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Amber Sky: A Dark Sky Novel Kindle Edition

by Amy Braun (Author), Eden Royce (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 11 ratings
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Press-ganged into servitude by a ruthless band of marauders who survived the devastating Storm, Nash has grown tired of his career– the young, undefeated champion of the Stray Dog fighting pits. All he longs for is a place to live where his family is not his enemy.

When his captain gives him an assignment to embed him deeper into the crew, Nash attempts to refuse, until the life of his friend is threatened. Determined to save her, Nash embarks on the mission to subjugate and control a supplier. But the supplier has other clients, one of which could be the son of the most feared pirate captain in all of Westraven.

And if Nash plays his cards right, the key to his deeply desired freedom, if he can live with the consequences of his choice…

Set two years before the events of CRIMSON SKY, this prequel novella tells the story of how Nash and Sawyer crossed paths– and fists. While best enjoyed before reading CRIMSON SKY, this bonus story can be read at any time or enjoyed as a standalone.
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  1. Print length
    121 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    October 4, 2016
  4. Reading age
    15 - 18 years
  5. Grade level
    9 - 12
  6. File size
    4.2 MB
  7. Page Flip
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  8. Word Wise
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"Ms. Braun colors her writing canvas with tension, brute force, pain and the longing for a taste of freedom with characters with the heart to grasp at for it with both fists." Tome Tender

"A most excellent beginning to a series that I've not heard of before (but will be looking for now!) by a most excellently talented author whom I've just read for the first time. " Netanella

"Braun's character-building--and world-building skills are remarkable." Teresa K. Cypher

"It's a quick read that throws you right into the action and never stops. You get to know the characters and what motivates them to do what they have to, to survive and you feel their horror when they are faced with the blood sucking creatures from the skies. " Sarai Henderson

"Amber Sky is about hope, strength, compassion, and surviving." Cassie

"Despite being only 125 pages long, Amber Skyhas included in it most things I think a book should have ― superb world building, fantastic character developments, solid relationships between characters (which does not involve romance may I add) and heart-gripping, detailed action scenes." Zoe (fallxnrobin)

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01KPCI45A
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amy Braun (October 4, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 4, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.2 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 121 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 11 ratings

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Amy Braun

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Amy is a Canadian urban fantasy and horror author. Her work revolves around monsters, magic, mythology, and mayhem. She started writing in her early teens, and never stopped. She loves building unique worlds filled with fun characters and intense action.

When she isn’t writing, she’s reading, watching movies, taking photos, gaming, struggling with chocoholism and ice cream addiction, and diving headfirst into danger in Dungeons & Dragons campaigns. Amy can be found online on Facebook (www.facebook.com/amybraunauthor/) Twitter (@amybraunauthor) and Instagram (@amybraunauthor)

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  • Net
    5.0 out of 5 stars Most Excellent!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2019
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    A most excellent beginning to a series that I've not heard of before (but will be looking for now!) by a most excellently talented author whom I've just read for the first time. It's hard to craft a unique world when the post-apocalyptic genre has been hashed and rehashed so many times. The world that Braun creates, where humans have been decimated by a seemingly invincible alien species that preys on them like giant insects on animals, where the remnants of humanity, hidden underground, live in impoverished clans and war over the most basic of needs. Nash is born a Runt, from the lowest clan, and forced to serve the Dogs as a fighter in the Pit. By chance encounter with a piratical marauder, Nash is given an opportunity for freedom in a world that is unknown to him.

    I was enthralled by Nash's story and can't wait to read more of his world. Kudos to the author!
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  • Tee Kay
    5.0 out of 5 stars Braun can write action!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2017
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    What a ride! Amy Braun can write action--and she can pull a reader into the story! From the first page, I hit the ground running along with the main character, Nash.

    I've read the first two novels in the Dark Sky series, and I was curious about how Nash and Sawyer came together. This book answers that question--in a very action packed way. But, the book is not without enough great characters, too. Braun's character-building--and world-building skills are remarkable.

    I read this novella in one sitting, in the middle of the night. I started reading because I couldn't get back to sleep. This book in no way solved that insomnia problem. After I finished it, I was ready to look for the next book in the series instead of going back to bed.

    I highly recommend this series to lovers of dystopia and scifi. Lovers of the Firefly series should especially enjoy it.
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  • Whitney McGruder
    4.0 out of 5 stars Now I need to read the rest of the series
    Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2016
    Nash has one job: survive. In his small dystopian society, The Stray Dogs, he's the main attraction as the Crater champion—he fights for entertainment as well as punishing anyone who needs to learn a lesson. Being the best fighter still makes him an outcast in society, which is just one of the reasons why Nash would rather survive in the unrelenting outside world than fight again for the Ryland, their hovel's lead boss.

    After Nash's one friend, Sonya, is physically threatened, he agrees to go on the surface to intimidate the local farmer for food and supplies. It's there that Nash meets a marauder that gives Nash his ultimate plan for escape.

    The dystopian realm is definitely Braun's dojo. She gives lots of detail of the local scenery, as well as the local dystopian threat—the Hellions. The ultimate enemies are humanoid blood-suckers that were the reason for much of the population decimation and part of Nash's reason for living underground for so long. Her world is the right combination of dystopia and steampunk from the social structure system, to the tools of survival.

    Braun also does a good job of giving a realistic account of the damage Nash earns and dishes out. She really gets into the mind of a trained fighter when describing each fight scene and he responds in a realistic manner to the types of injuries he sustains.

    I think my favorite part of this novella was the entertaining relationship between Nash and Sawyer (the marauder). It's fun watching these two macho loners try to work together. They take turns saving the day and being pretty cocky about it. I'll let you guys enjoy that.

    I will warn younger readers that there are off-screen references to heavy violence and rape. They were tastefully done in the novel, given the rugged, no-mercy society that Nash lives in.

    Braun's choice to make this a novella made for great pacing and a great teaser to the rest of her Dark Sky series. The only real drawback was a slight overemphasis of Nash's reactions to each blow he receives; a bit too many reminders of just how much air is being punched out of him.
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  • Thebookishcrypt
    4.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2016
    *ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review*
    I've been waiting for novellas of this series for so long that it feels surreal that I just finished one of them. I loved so many things about this novella and it gave me the strongest urge to reread the series from the beginning so I can go in knowing what I do now.
    I love how Amy has an effortless ability to make me forget my own reality to the chaos and devastation that is this world she created. The brutality in this world is so prominent and realistic that I always have a sick feeling in my stomach whenever I read about it. My mind is clouded with utter fear for these characters that I love so much that doesn't let up.
    This novella follows Nash, an undefeated fighter in the fighter pits, 2 years before Crimson Sky. I loved him ever since we were first introduced to him in Crimson Sky and this novella made me love him even more.
    I loved how we were brought in right into the middle of all the action. It captured my attention from the very first word and it didn't change for one second. I loved witnessing Nash's first encounter with Sawyer and how their relationship was initially formed. In a world where everyone is trying to survive another day, it hurt to see Sawyer trying to do it alone. This novella made me respect both of these guys even more than I already did and I can't wait to continue reading more of this series!
    4.5/5 stars!
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  • Boundless Book Reviews
    5.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2016
    I was offered this book in exchange for an honest review. I reviewed the Crimson Sky and Midnight Sky and enjoyed it, so I appreciate the offer.

    Amber Sky is a prequel focusing mainly on the character, Nash, as he desires something more in life. We also learn how he and another character, Sawyer meet. As usual, Braun does not disappoint. I love her writing style and have enjoyed all her books so far. The only negative I can say about her books is that they are filled with so much excitement, it’s hard to review them without giving away spoilers; but then again, that’s not really a negative, is it?

    Overall, Amber Sky is a strong 4.5 Boundless Stars book. I loved it!...Beth
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