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Skyborne Hearts is the first book of The Chronicles of Luminaera series by Joel Poe. Elara is a wunderkind of a mechanic who grew up as an orphan, dreaming about the legendary lost city of Luminaera that no one has ever seen since the Great Cataclysm millennia and a half ago. After stumbling upon a message from Uncle Hiram from the past, Elara and her friend Gideon join young Captain Orion aboard the fantastically equipped airship Ascension in their quest to find the mythical Luminaera. But they aren't the only ones searching for Luminaera, and soon, the motley crew finds themselves hunted by Lady Obsidian of the Clockwork Syndicate and nefarious pirates. Meanwhile, Elara and Orion develop feelings for each other. But treachery is afoot, and the stakes have never been higher as the two young lovers face extraordinary trials.
Author Joel Poe delivers an action-packed steampunk adventure novella to introduce readers to a sprawling world of mystery and wonder. Skyborne Hearts is a stellar first installment to what promises to be an absorbing young adult action-adventure saga. Poe's narrative is filled with action, romance, and intrigue, and he doesn't waste time in putting the reader right into the scheme of things. The characters are very well-developed, with distinct personality traits and qualities that set them apart. Elara and Orion have palpable chemistry, and their blooming romance was one of my favorite parts of the story. I also enjoyed Elara's friendship with Gideon. Recommended to young adult steampunk fiction aficionados.
