In the year 2090, humanity lives in floating cities above the clouds, having abandoned Earth generations ago to escape its so-called toxic atmosphere. Seventeen-year-old Kiera Hale never questioned the story—until she received a mysterious, coded message from the surface:
"Earth isn't dead. The air is clean. They lied to you."
Determined to uncover the truth, Kiera defies the law and descends to Earth, expecting devastation and poison. Instead, she finds a world teeming with life—and people who never left.
As Kiera navigates hidden Grounder settlements, she uncovers decades-old secrets: surveillance systems, orchestrated propaganda, and a covert operation known only as "The Silence," designed to erase anyone who discovers the truth.
Now, hunted by the same systems that raised her, she must make a choice: return to the safety of the skies... or ignite a revolution that could bring humanity home.
Under the Clouds is a captivating young adult science fiction novel about truth, memory, and reclaiming a world we've been asked to forget. Perfect for fans of Machete, The Fifth Wave, and The Hunger Games.
