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?
Sherry on Fundinmental Reviews wrote: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.
Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Tim Vee writes some interesting stories, and Above The Clouds had me intrigued. This unique apocalyptic/dystopian novel takes place deep underground, in long unused subway tunnels and sewers. No one knows what came before .
Everyone has their duties to perform, whether it’s raising the young, hunt or work to provide necessities. When their usefulness comes to and end, whether through injury or old age, they are sent to the surface to fend for themselves.
Dara and her sister, Squirt, are the main characters in Above The Clouds. Squirt is still young enough that she helps where she can and not much is expected of her. Dara is a hunter. She is expected to bring back from the hunt a dozen rats or three cats or a dog.
The world Tim Vee has created is bleak and dangerous. It is a world I haven’t visited before and I have read many apocalyptic and dystopian fiction novels. We go from the depths of the earth to the clouds in the sky, where Squirt will find a life she could never have envisioned. I like the twist from dark to light, from despair to hope. I was suitably creeped out and that is always a good thing. LOL
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