Book description
Lauren Yero's debut audiobook, "Under This Forgetful Sky," presents a compelling addition to the young adult speculative fiction canon, effectively bridging contemporary social concerns with dystopian narrative traditions. The author's background in environmental literature and Cuban heritage informs a nuanced exploration of systemic inequality and resistance movements.
The narrative follows Rumi Sabzwari, a sixteen-year-old inhabitant of the protected Union of Upper Cities, whose privileged existence is disrupted when rebel forces infect his father with a fatal virus. This catalyst propels Rumi beyond the fortified boundaries of St. Iago into the environmentally devastated wasteland, where he encounters Paz, a fifteen-year-old guide from the ruined city of Paraíso.
Yero's world-building demonstrates sophisticated attention to ecological collapse and social stratification, drawing parallels to both Bacigalupi's biopunk aesthetics and Taylor's lyrical storytelling approach. The author's experience studying throughout the Spanish-speaking world, particularly Chile, contributes authentic cultural depth to the narrative framework.
The audiobook format proves particularly effective for this material, as the intimate nature of audio narration enhances the emotional resonance of the protagonists' journey. The star-crossed romance between Rumi and Paz unfolds against a backdrop of political intrigue, with Paz's undisclosed knowledge of Rumi's father's illness creating compelling dramatic tension.
The novel's exploration of trust, betrayal, and the possibility of imagining alternative social structures demonstrates Yero's commitment to questioning existing power dynamics. Her experience teaching at a farm-and-arts school in Western North Carolina, combined with her Cuban American identity, provides unique perspective on community, sustainability, and cultural connection.
"Under This Forgetful Sky" succeeds as both an engaging coming-of-age story and a thoughtful examination of environmental justice, making it a noteworthy contribution to contemporary young adult speculative fiction.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
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Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience