Let the Storm Break (Sky Fall)

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by Shannon Messenger

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Vane and Audra struggle against their inner demons in this second book in the Sky Fall paranormal romance trilogy from Shannon Messenger, the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series. Vane Weston is haunted. By the searing pull of his bond to Audra. By the lies he’s told to cover for her disappearance. By the treacherous winds that slip into his mind, trying to trap him in his worst nightmares. And as his enemies grow stronger, Vane doesn’t know how much longer he can last on his own. But Audra’s still running. From her past. From the Gales. Even from Vane, who she doesn’t believe she deserves. And the farther she flees, the more danger she finds. She possesses the secret power her enemy craves, and protecting it might be more than she can handle—especially when she discovers Raiden’s newest weapon. With the Gale Force weakened by recent attacks and the power of four collapsing, Vane and Audra are forced to make a choice: keep trusting the failing winds or turn to people who’ve betrayed them before. But even if they survive the storms sent to destroy them, will they have anything left to hold on to? Vane and Audra and an intriguing cast of secondary characters return in Messenger’s solid second book in the Sky Fall series. While wrestling with the realization that he is not human—and will someday be a king—Vane also attempts to juggle his ongoing attraction to Audra, as well as figure out how to defeat a host of enemies determined either to use him for their own nefarious ends or simply eliminate him. Audra also struggles with her attraction to Vane, albeit from a distance, as she flees her own past and tries to come to grips with her current reality and potential future. Strikingly evil Raiden and multinuanced Solana stir the plot aplenty with their own motives and actions, all of which tangle together in a satisfying story. New directions, plot twists, and dangers seemingly at every turn keep the pace lively. A cliff-hanger ending may frustrate some readers, but it ensures eager anticipation for the next book. Grades 7-12. --Julie Trevelyan Shannon Messenger graduated from the USC School of Cinematic Arts, where she learned—among other things—that she liked watching movies much better than making them. She studied art, screenwriting, and television production but realized her real passion was writing for kids and teens. She’s the internationally, New York Times , and USA TODAY bestselling author of the award-winning middle grade series Keeper of the Lost Cities, as well as the Sky Fall young adult series. Her books have been featured on multiple state reading lists, published in numerous countries, and translated into many languages. She lives in Southern California with her family and an embarrassing number of cats. Find her online at ShannonMessenger.com and @SW_Messenger on Instagram, X, and Facebook. Let the Storm Break CHAPTER 1 VANE It sucks to be king. Maybe it wouldn’t be so bad if I got a castle and servants and my face on a bunch of money. But no, I get to be the king of a scattered race of mythical creatures that no one’s ever heard of. And they expect me to swoop in and defeat the evil warlord who’s been tormenting them for the last few decades. Oh, and hey, while I’m at it, I can marry their former princess and restore the royal line! Yeah, thanks, I’ll pass. I already told the Gale Force—my “army” or whatever—what they can do with their “betrothal.” And I’ve been tempted to tell them exactly where they can shove the rest of their little plans for my life. But . . . it’s hard to stay angry when they keep giving me this desperate you’re our only hope look. And they’re all so full of stories about the things Raiden’s done to their friends and families, and the horrifying battles they’ve fought. Risking their lives to protect me. The last Westerly. The only one capable of harnessing the power of all four winds, twisting them into the ultimate weapon. Well, they think I’m the only one. Which is the other reason I’m playing along with the whole Your Highness thing. I have someone to protect too. And I can do that much better as Vane Weston, king of the Windwalkers. So I’ll follow their rules and train for their battles. But as soon as Audra comes back . . . She left twenty-three days, seven hours, and twenty-one minutes ago—and yes, I’ve totally been counting. I’ve felt every second, every mile she’s put between us, like our bond has claws and teeth, tearing me apart inside. And it’s been loads of fun trying to explain to the Gales why my guardian left me unprotected. Every day that passes makes the excuses I’ve given seem weaker. I thought she’d be home by now. I thought . . . But it doesn’t matter. Audra promised she’d come home—and I want to give her the time she needs. So I’ll wait for her as long as it takes. It’s the only choice I have.

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