After being homeless for years, Danny won’t survive another winter. Will he accept a fresh start with a new name? Will he take a chance on love?
Danny is a typical teenager, his life taken up with friends and school. Then he’s caught kissing a boy and thrown out by his parents. He learns fast how to live on the streets, doing what he has to survive, trusting no one.
When he reluctantly rescues a kid being targeted by bullies, he never expects Harry to keep returning. Harry is a force of nature and Danny is swept along. But Danny’s luck never lasts and he’s homeless and alone once more, determined never to give anyone his faith and heart again.
Living on the streets takes its toll and Danny is faced with a stark choice by his doctors. Will he take that second opportunity of life, a new home, and a new love? Can he take the chance on vibrant Jack, who offers him friendship and more? Is it Danny’s turn to look up to the stars?
Content advisory: The Sky is Dead contains harsh topics. Please download a sample and read the author note at the beginning if you are unsure.
Danny is a typical teenager, his life taken up with friends and school. Then he’s caught kissing a boy and thrown out by his parents. He learns fast how to live on the streets, doing what he has to survive, trusting no one.
When he reluctantly rescues a kid being targeted by bullies, he never expects Harry to keep returning. Harry is a force of nature and Danny is swept along. But Danny’s luck never lasts and he’s homeless and alone once more, determined never to give anyone his faith and heart again.
Living on the streets takes its toll and Danny is faced with a stark choice by his doctors. Will he take that second opportunity of life, a new home, and a new love? Can he take the chance on vibrant Jack, who offers him friendship and more? Is it Danny’s turn to look up to the stars?
Content advisory: The Sky is Dead contains harsh topics. Please download a sample and read the author note at the beginning if you are unsure.
My Rating - 4.5 Stars!
Oh, what a heartbreaking tale. The Sky is Dead is a wonderful book by Sue Brown.
When Danny was caught kissing his boyfriend, he was thrown out onto the streets at the age of sixteen. This is the re-telling of his story, as he admits all that happened to him to his current boyfriend.
It's heartbreaking and tough to read. Danny has to do what he needs to survive. Sex for food. Sleeping under a bush. He's lost trust in everyone.
Then he meets Jack, who also knows loss all too well.
As for the twist, well, I don't really love that part. It works, sure, but I don't love it. But, damn, these men are truly meant to be together.
The Sky is Dead is a quick and powerful read. Sue Brown adds lots of emotion into this story. And in the end it's a journey towards learning to trust again. It's a journey of learning to accept help and love.
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