The Pearl Wars( Sky Ship Academy) by Nick James takes place in 2095 where the cities are relying on "Pearls" that powers the cities. These pearls falls from the skies occasionally. Without them the cities would die so the search for Pearls is on. The story switches from the two protagonist, Cass...
Or at least I make the motion. Whatever sound comes out doesn’t reach my ears before the wind pulls it away. Gusts of air tear me in every direction as I tumble in messy circles. It’s all a blur, an endless abyss of navy blue. Second freefall in as many days. Only there’s ...
It’s like moving through syrup, muscles howling in pain as I watch the Pearl plummet closer and closer to the Surface. Avery and the guards notice it too. They pull back, dropping their weapons. The alleyway glows a brilliant green as the Pearl’s light reflects along the w...
It’s not worth it, his body told him. You’ll never win. But he had to try. Slick tendrils of ooze came up at him from the churning river of Ridium underfoot. They grabbed onto his arms, legs—anything they could find—and attempted to pull him back do...