Amy Kathleen Ryan Books

The explosive conclusion to the brilliant dystopian series - which began with Glow - as romance and drama combine deep in space.

The story centers on two sisters, Zen and Xander, navigating their final summer together after their mother's death. As they cope with their grief—Zen through fights and Xander by attending risky parties—they stumble upon a mystery surrounding their mother's past. Unraveling these secrets becomes crucial for their bond, highlighting themes of sisterhood, loss, and the search for identity amidst turmoil.

If a violent battle destroyed the only world you've ever known, would you be brave enough to save who was left? Would love be strong enough to survive the fight? Either way, there's no turning back... The Empyrean is the only home 15-year-old Waverly has ever known. As members of the first generation to be successfully conceived in deep space, she and her boyfriend Kieran will be pioneers of New Earth. Waverly knows she must marry young in order to have children who can carry on the mission, and Kieran, the handsome captain-to-be, has everything Waverly could want in a husband. But there's a part of Waverly that wants more from life than marriage... and she is secretly intrigued by the shy, darkly brilliant Seth. Suddenly, Waverly's dreams are interrupted by the inconceivable – a violent betrayal by the Empyrean's sister ship, the New Horizon. In one pivotal moment, Waverly and Kieran are separated, and find themselves at the helm of dangerous missions, where every move has potentially devastating consequences, and decisions of the heart may lead to disaster. Pulse-pounding and addictive, Glow is the first novel in Amy Kathleen Ryan's riveting Sky Chasers series.

Waverly, Kieran and Seth are in a race against time – and with the future of humanity hanging in the balance, there's no room for mistakes... After a desperate escape from the enemy ship, Waverly has finally made it back to the Empyrean. The memory of home has been keeping her alive for the past months... but home is nothing like she left it. Forced to leave their captive parents behind on the New Horizon, she's returned only to find that Kieran has become a strict leader and turned the crew against Seth. What happened to the Kieran she thought she knew? Now Waverly's not sure whom she can trust. And the one person she wants to believe in is darkly brilliant Seth, the ship's supposed enemy. Waverly knows that the situation will only get worse until they can rescue their parents – but how? Before they have time to make a plan, an explosion rocks the Empyrean, and Seth and Waverly are targeted as the prime suspects. Can they find the true culprit before Kieran locks them away... or worse? Will Waverly follow her heart, even if it puts lives at risk? Now more than ever, every step could bring them closer to a new beginning – or a sudden end. Spark is book two in Amy Kathleen Ryan's thrilling young adult science fiction series Sky Chasers.

Kristi Carmichael navigates her high school life with a sharp wit and the ability to hear others' thoughts, which often fuels her insecurities about her appearance. Despite her tough exterior and disdain for her surroundings, she grapples with vulnerability, especially regarding her feelings for popular Gusty Peterson and unresolved issues with her father, who unexpectedly returns with shocking news. As a school project forces her to interact with Gusty, Kristi's world shifts, challenging her perceptions of herself and those around her.

In the second volume of this gripping series, the protagonists embark on a perilous journey to uncover hidden truths about their world. As they navigate through treacherous landscapes and confront powerful adversaries, themes of resilience and hope emerge. The characters are further developed, revealing their inner struggles and growth amidst the chaos. This installment deepens the exploration of their mission and the stakes involved, capturing readers with its blend of adventure and emotional depth.