In a ruined, distant future of our world, filled with rain, gloom, and danger, Squirt and her sister Dara fight to survive as part of the underground clan, hunting meat to survive and clinging to the edges of existence. When Squirt encounters a mysterious figure above ground, her life is upended. Taken to a gleaming paradise above the clouds, she finds herself trapped in an idyllic prison, where everything seems perfect—but is danger hiding in plain sight? Does Charlotte, her enigmatic and gentle companion, hide secrets behind her perfect smile? Does Mrs Wallis, the tower's cold matriarch, watch Squirt with a predator’s patience?
Below, Dara hunts alone, trying to find meaning in her life and haunted by her sister’s disappearance while whispers of betrayal within the clan force her to choose between being a victim or fighting for her survival.
As the sisters’ paths converge, truths are exposed: immortality comes at a terrible price, and the ones they’ve trusted most may be their greatest enemies. Above the Clouds is a haunting tale of the fight for survival and identity, asking the question: What does it truly mean to be human?
Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A Gripping Dystopian Tale
Tim Vee’s Above the Clouds is a haunting, atmospheric journey through a rain-drenched, ruined future. Sisters Squirt and Dara struggle to survive underground until Squirt is taken to a gleaming paradise above the clouds. But beneath its perfection lurks a chilling truth. As Squirt uncovers the dark secrets of her new world, Dara battles betrayal below.
Mr. Vee masterfully contrasts the sterile utopia with the brutal underground existence, weaving themes of survival, sacrifice, and identity. The sisters' paths collide in a heart-pounding climax that questions the cost of immortality and what it truly means to be human.
Verdict: A must-read for dystopian fans—dark, immersive, and unforgettable.
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