Fire from the Sky

MICHAEL L. PRINTZ HONOR WINNER KIRKUS BEST OF THE YEARFrom 23-year-old S?mi debut novelist and reindeer owner Moa Backe ?stot, Fire From the Sky comes a queer coming-of-age story about heritage, family ties and age-old commitments to the past. ?nte's life has been steeped in S?mi tradition. It is indisputable to him that he, an only child, will keep working with the reindeer. But there is something else too, something tugging at him: his feelings for his best friend Erik have changed, grown into something bigger. ?nte is so aware of Erik and his body in relation to his own; everything he does matters so much. What would people say if they knew? And how does Erik feel? And Erik's voice just the push of a button away. ?nte couldn't answer, could he? But how could he ignore it? Fire From the Sky will warm your heart as ?nte experiences the magical, soul-combusting feeling of first love. P R A I S E ★ "Fire From the Sky is a superb account of one boy's struggle to be himself. ?stot does