And the Sky Bled

“And the Sky Bled is a book that grabs you by the shoulders, stares into your eyes, and does not let go until the end. It’s set in a fascinating, deeply built world that explores extractive colonialism and the resultant environmental devastation, but does so through the very human experiences of its characters. It’s an intricate tangle of histories and relationships—loss, guilt, regret, hope, survival, and the shifting balance of power. It’s a book that asks “What now?” and then answers: “Now we find a way to move on.” —Moniquill Blackgoose, author of national bestseller To Shape a Dragon’s Breath, a Washington Post and NPR Best Book of the Year  “And the Sky Bled is a dazzlingly original, epic, and totally blood-soaked fantasy not for the faint of heart. The dying, dystopian city of Tejomaya and the three intersecting stories of its desperate antiheroes took my breath away. A fresh addition to the fantasy genre! Hati is certainly a writer to watch. —Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Principle of Moments  “The desperation of the characters leaps off the page. A new addition to the genre, this book explores themes of survival and revolution in refreshingly new and interesting ways.” —Marvellous Michael Anson, author of Firstborn of the Sun  “A remarkable debut! And the Sky Bled does what an excellent fantasy novel should: it forces readers to confront the powers, politics, and pitfalls of their own world by plunging them into a magical one.” —Hannah Gordon (@hngisreading), BookTok influencer  “This dark tale of power, loyalty, and a world on the brink of destruction pulls you in, holds on tight, and refuses to let go.” —Jaysen Headley (@ezeekat), global top 5 BookTok influencer  “And the Sky Bled is exactly what fantasy is meant to be: powerful and emblematic of the catastrophes we face globally. The characters’ brutal and raw determination to survive pours off the page, and Hati’s talent for world-building is undeniable. This was excellent!” —Azanta Thakur (@azantareads), book influencer  “And the Sky Bled is a powerful fantasy debut that sucks you in immediately to a devastating world filled to the brim with corruption and desperation. Hati weaves a captivating story of survival and power, and it leaves you raw yet still hopeful. Consider me obsessed!” —Basma (@bookishbasma), book influencer  “An intimate study of power and revolution in a magical, ferocious world. Hati’s riveting prose and reimagining of South Asian culture form a thrilling climate fantasy that left me on the edge of my seat.” —Ayushi (@bookwormbullet), book influencer  “An evocative and timely tale of climate and colonialism filled with high stakes and compelling characters. This searing debut immediately found a place on my favorites shelf.” —Taz Hossain (@tazisbooked), book influencer