Amy Beashel lives in Shropshire with her husband, two kids and a couple of kittens called Bird and Cat Dooku. She is passionate about inspiring young girls to find their own voice. Incidentally, she is also the fastest woman in the world on a space hopper.
No one has ever asked Izzy what she wants. She’s about to change all that…
In a house adept at sweeping problems under the carpet, Izzy’s life is falling apart. Her best friend Grace has abandoned her. Jacob has photos of her, photos he should never have got hold of, and he’s threatening to leak them. Then there’s her stepdad. Her controlling, acidic stepdad, who makes her mum shrink and her stomach churn whenever he enters the room.
It’s hard to know your worth when people shout you down.
But Izzy isn’t going to be silenced anymore. She has a voice, and once she finds it, there’s no stopping her. And if the sky is the limit, then the sky is hers.
For fans of Sara Barnard, Louise O’Neill and E. Lockhart, The Sky is Mine is a powerful exploration of domestic abuse, rape culture and consent, and a call to young women to discover the power of their own voice.
‘A powerful page-turner with giant heart. A book that everyone needs to read. Izzy is my hero, and her voice deserves to be heard around the world. Stunning.’
– Jennifer Niven, New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places and Holding Up the Universe
‘The Sky is Mine is an exceptionally powerful and emotional read, exploring the themes of abuse and control in a realistic and thought-provoking way. I couldn’t put it down.’
– Eve Ainsworth, author of Because of You and Tender
‘Unflinchingly honest, devastatingly raw, and utterly compelling, this stunning YA debut is resplendent with heart, humour, and so much hope. That this book is essential reading for every teenager is without doubt, but more than that, the themes and messages will resonate with people of all ages, along with the novel’s clarion call never to be silenced, to believe in yourself, to find your voice, and to use it.’
– Simon James Green, author of Noah Can’t Even
‘Izzy’s story is raw, painful, and ultimately one of survival and strength. Amy Beashel holds nothing back when confronting rape culture and toxicity; this beautiful book will floor you and deserves to be on every shelf, everywhere.’
– Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times best-selling author of Girl in Pieces and How to Make Friends With the Dark
‘The Sky is Mine is a beautifully written, totally absorbing, utterly enraging, and ultimately inspiring novel. I loved it.’
– Keris Stainton, author of My Heart Goes Bang
| Pages: | 304 |
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| Subject: | Fiction |
| Imprint: | Rock the Boat YA SH3LF RATING : 5/5 |