Untethered Sky

The epic fantasy fable “Untethered Sky” by Fonda Lee tells the story of Ester, a young girl whose family was shattered when a manticore killed her mother and infant brother. She becomes a member of the ancient order of ruhkers, who form bonds with rocs, the giant birds that are the only natural predators of manticores.

By giving her all to a calling that requires total sacrifice and a creature who will never reciprocate her love, Ester finds recognition and meaning in her work. Ester embarks on a voyage of endurance and acceptance as well as the most perilous manticore hunt in the empire thanks to this terrible collaboration.