In the first of a new fantasy duology, readers are swept into an exciting world that embraces science and magic, an ancient prophecy, a goddess, and a prince who literally falls from the clouds. Nimh is considered a living goddess in a harsh world ruled by magic and dust storms that can kill or turn people insane. She was chosen at birth, after the last goddess broke her sacred vows. Every goddess has a special gift, but Nimh’s has not yet manifested.

North is a prince in the Cloudlands, which are ruled by science and innovation, and exist solely in the sky. His people abandoned the earth many centuries before and assume it is unliveable. When North is showing off his glider, something goes wrong and he plunges to earth. He is rescued by Nimh, who believes he is a god because of an ancient prophecy she discovered that says a star will fall from the sky.

North struggles to understand the importance of magic, but sees it manifest against enemies of the goddess. A romantic attraction grows between the two, even though, as a goddess, Nimh cannot be touched.

There are many rich secondary characters, including the independent bindle cat, who protects the goddess, and Nimh’s guard, a female warrior whom Nimh has known since childhood. The story is action-packed, with palace intrigues and violent cultists, an unexpected enemy, and utterly surprising plot twists.

This is a thrilling and imaginative story of star-crossed destiny with a breathtaking, contemporary twist. Unforgettable and brilliantly plotted, it will be devoured by readers aged 12+.

Angela Crocombe is the manager of Readings Kids.