Beth Connor’s Nexus of Skye swept me into a future torn between sky and soil, myth and memory. The story begins with two brave young women rescuing a child whose fate is born in the wind, destined to shape not just her village’s survival, but perhaps the skies themselves. I was hooked from page one.

The prophecy at the heart of the novel is lyrical and haunting, woven by her mother Mira and her companion Lena, from threads of truth and whispers on the wind, and resting heavily on the child’s shoulders. As Skye matures into her role, the narrative takes an unexpected turn. Skye is split, fractured, becoming 2 different versions of herself, and it really challenges the reader to trust the author’s vision. I’ll admit I was confused, not sure where this storyline was going. But I trusted the author, I leaned in and let the story unfold on its own terms. I’m so glad I did.

The final 15% of the book is where it soars. Emotional, fierce, and rooted in something deep and unspoken, it felt spiritual without preaching – just powerful, purposeful writing that stays in your heart.

Nexus of Skye is a character-driven fantasy about survival, family, and what people do to and for those they love, where memory and hope intertwine, and only the wind knows the truth of it — if you know how to listen.

A huge thanks to Book Sirens for the ARC. I’ve discovered a new favourite in Beth Connor — a female sci-fi writer with a distinct voice, bold imagination, and a storyteller’s heart.