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For fans of YA dystopian classics like Divergent, you will love Storm Breaker!
Nisha J Tuli does an excellent job of creating a unique dystopian world, set in futuristic Manhattan, featuring main characters divided into factions that ... READ MORE
For fans of YA dystopian classics like Divergent, you will love Storm Breaker!
Nisha J Tuli does an excellent job of creating a unique dystopian world, set in futuristic Manhattan, featuring main characters divided into factions that ... READ MORE
Synopsis
Your next dystopian obsession begins. . .
Divergent meets The Hunger Games at Amery Academy: a glittering, exclusive private school governed by elite societies in a post-apocalyptic Manhattan. Surrounded by wastelands and plagued with violent storms, survival won’t be easy.
For nineteen-year-old Poet Graves, New Manhattan has always promised safety―if she obeys. Raised within the ruling Houses and betrothed to a powerful heir, she enters Amery Academy knowing her future has already been decided.
But Amery is nothing like she imagined. Its trials are brutal, its loyalties conditional, and its rules designed to expose weakness. As Poet struggles to survive, she must hide the truth that could get her executed: the storms don’t fear her―they answer back.
When a dangerous outsider from beyond the city walls enters the academy, Poet is drawn to him despite everything she’s been taught to believe. He threatens the life she’s been promised. And choosing him could cost her not just her future, but her freedom.
A gripping dystopian romance filled with forbidden power, ruthless challenges, and a heroine who refuses to burn quietly.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- ISBN: 9781911753087
- Number of pages: 448
- Dimensions: 242 x 165 x 40 mm
- Weight: 678g
- Languages: English
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I absolutely loved this book all if my favourite tropes I love reading theses kind of books I cant recommended thus book enough
Stormbreaker - an edge of your seat - thrilling read - Don't sleep on this one!
Nineteen-year-old Poet is hiding a dangerous secret—one that, if discovered, could cost her life. When she enrols at the prestigious Amery Academy, she has... READ MORE
Great world, great characters, true dystopia
This was such a good book! I loved Poet and Rook, and how their story played out. Poet's choices showed her strength and I felt so much for her at various ... READ MORE
Loved every single thing about this dystopian romantasy!
As soon as I started Storm Breaker I knew it was going to be a favourite. I'm such a fan of the way Nisha writes and this YA dystopian romantasy was just p... READ MORE
Give me book 2 immediately!
Wow. I knew I was going to enjoy this, because I loved the Artefacts of Ouranos series, but I didn't realise how much! This was such a fun read. I was chee... READ MORE
Great Dystopian YA Romance!
Dystopian, romance, a mysterious guy showing up (we love those very much!!), deadly storms, a government doing questionable things. Storm Breaker combines ... READ MORE
Those last 100 pages!
Fourth Wing meets Divergence, political families & fragile alliances, expectations on the next gen who dont want to repeat history, academy settings, trial... READ MORE
For Fans of dystopian worlds and political drama!
As soon as I saw this book was for fans of Divergent and The Hunger Games I was intrigued! Having loved Nisha's other series I've read I was excited to see... READ MORE
Great!
I have read from this Author before and didn't enjoy her books. However this book was fantastic! I'm so glad I gave it a try.
Poet & Rook are great toge... READ MORE
One of my favourites
If you're looking for a proper old school dystopian fantasy with a swoon worthy romance, look no further! Storm Breaker is a brilliantly written story in a... READ MORE
Amazing new dystopian series
One of the best YA books I’ve read. Amazing world building, and felt like it could be an accurate representation for the future after the ‘warming age’. Gr... READ MORE
an important message for the next generation
Simply brilliant! I enjoy dystopian and I liked the focus on the environment and how the imagining of long-term damage being created by us at this very mom... READ MORE
Engaging
Storm Breaker is another fantastic read from Nisha J. Tuli, and as someone who loved artefacts of Ouranos, this did not disappoint. She has a way of pullin... READ MORE
Storm Breaker - fascinating characters with great world building
Thoroughly enjoyed this book set in a dystopian post-apocalyptic world. Fascinating characters, amazing world building. Poets journey through Amery Academy... READ MORE
Storm Breaker
The start of another fantastic series by Nisha Tuli, with action, secrets, mystery, intrigue, and a slow burn romance from start to end. It's entertaining... READ MORE
I’ll definitely be continuing this series, and I really enjoyed this one!
Storm Breaker by Nisha J. Tuli ⭐⭐⭐✨ (3.75)Being a massive Nisha fan, I was so excited when Michael Joseph sent me an early proof copy.I absolutely loved th... READ MORE
“Hide the Spark. Fight the Storm”
• YA Dystopian
• Academy Setting
• Lethal Trials
• Forbidden Magic
• Enemies to Lovers
• Elite Societies
“Protect. Preserve. Prosper.”
Oh t... READ MORE
Definitely gives divergent energy!
As someone who loved dystopian YA as a teen, I’m always a bit ewary going into these books as an adult, but I was pleasantly surprised with this! Once I wr... READ MORE
Divergent meets Silver Elite
Divergent meets Silver Elite. This honestly feels like a resurgence of my tween years. A dystopian set in a glittering, storm-wrecked Manhattan where the e... READ MORE
Gorgeous High Stakes Refreshingly Unique Dystopian Romance
Ohhhhhh my, where do I even begin? I am OBSESSED! This book was one of my most anticipated reads of the year, and I can officially say it was for good reas... READ MORE
Poet has promised herself a very different future
Poet could so easily accept the gilded cage that her father has built for her. Become the dutiful but browbeaten wife of the boy she's been betrothed to s... READ MORE
dystopian
Amazing!!! This book was so nostalgic, it gave me such divergent vibes. I really enjoyed the female rage and the separation between the city and the wastes... READ MORE
sensational
Nisha does it again. I am absolutely obsessed with this dystopian romance! It absolutely slapped. It literally threw me back to the nostalgia of Hunger Gam... READ MORE
Loved every moment of this - need book two now
I really enjoyed Nisha J. Tuli’s writing in Storm Breaker, from the dystopian world-building of New Manhattan and the surrounding locations to the compelli... READ MORE
A brilliant YA fantasy
Thank you so much to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC!I really enjoyed this book. It has all the ingredients for a great YA fantasy - political te... READ MORE
loved this book!
I really enjoyed this book and could not put it down. It was giving Divergent Vibes in all the best ways. I loved Poets ambition and the battle she undergo... READ MORE
really good dystopia story!
This was a pretty darn decent Dystopian future school story. It didn't go too deep into the backstory of why they are living as they are now, just that hum... READ MORE
YOU NEED TO READ THIS ASAP!!
MY RATING:
STARS - 5/5
SPICE - 2/5
CHEMISTRY - 5/5
Now onto the review.
Holy moly. I was not expecting to get lost in this book as much as I did. I ... READ MORE
I couldn’t stop reading
I adored the Artefacts of Ouranos series by Nisha J. Tuli so obviously I jumped at the change to ARC read Storm Breaker. An author whose work I already enj... READ MORE
A gripping dystopian with an intriguing plot
Really enjoyable book, with a intriguing plot!
The world building was fantastic, the characters were great and the plot was really interesting. I can't ... READ MORE
Loved every single moment of this book!
As soon as I started Storm Breaker I knew it was going to be a favourite. I'm such a fan of the way Nisha writes and this YA dystopian romantasy was just p... READ MORE
Excellent world-building, family drama and slow-burn romance
A very enjoyable dystopian story with distinct echoes of Divergent. There's some excellent world-building, family drama and slow-burn romance which luckil... READ MORE
Great Read!
Thank you to Negalley for giving me an e-copy of Storm Breaker, by Nisha J. Tuli, in exchange for an honest review!
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and ... READ MORE
MUST READ!
I picked up Storm Breaker by Nisha J. Tuli and it turned out to be such an addictive YA dystopian read with a touch of romance. I flew through it and I’m a... READ MORE
absolutely amazing …. loved the dystopian aspect can’t wait for book 2
I was lucky enough to receive this as an ARC from netgalley and what an arc it was. 4.25 ⭐ for me Our story follows poet… the world is set in a world with ... READ MORE
A great read for fans of books with dystopian and academic settings
I really enjoyed this book.My favourite part was the dystopian and academic setting. I enjoyed the various references to the real world and how future gene... READ MORE
5⭐️
I absolutely devoured this book once I started reading it I could not and did not want to put it down!If you like divergent or hunger games and this could ... READ MORE
Another brilliant book by Nisha!
I swear Nisha's books just get better and better.Nisha is an autoread / autobuy author for me. As soon as I heard she'd written a dystopian book I knew I n... READ MORE
intriguing concept and a great read
Thank you to Nisha J. Tuli and Michael Joseph, Penguin Random House for an eARC of this book on NetGalley. All opinions are my own. This was such an intrig... READ MORE
Fantastic YA dystopian
4.5⭐️This BOOK wow oh WOW!!! I’d seen people theorising if this book was gonna be the next Big Thing, and after reading it, I totally agree with them. Our ... READ MORE
Addictive Dystopian read!
I love everything that I've read by this author previously (I'm talking about you Artefacts of Ouranos series and also Not Safe for Work!), so when this wa... READ MORE
LOVED THIS BOOK. Like… actually OBSESSED
The dystopian world??? INSANE. What I loved the most is that it feels SO real because it’s based on science and what could actually happen to our planet af... READ MORE
So glad that dystopia is back!
Netgalley review.
I have a real problem now that I’ve finished Nisha J. Tuli’s Storm Breaker, how am I supposed to be able to wait for book 2 after that... READ MORE
Incredible Dystopian Romantasy!
Woah! This book is perfection! I raced through it, and absolutely adored it. A YA dystopian romantasy? Yes please! I ate this up.
The story follows Poet... READ MORE
THIS IS A MUST READ!!!
WELCOME TO AMERY ACADEMY:Pledge your house.Play your part. Fulfil your destiny. Endure the storm and earn your place. Are you ready?Poet Graves has always ... READ MORE
A fantastic start to a new dystopian romantasy
I flew through this in a few days. I did find it slightly slow to start initially but as someone who hasn't read much dystopian fiction (I have never read/... READ MORE
Dystopian YA/new adult PERFECTION
Thank you to Michael Joseph, Penguin Random House, Mayhem Books and NetGalley for sending me the ARC of Storm Breaker in exchange for an honest review.Poet... READ MORE
Your Next Dystopian Romantasy Obsession!
This was such a fun fast paced read! The perfect blend of Dystopian world building and a unique stormy magic system! I really enjoyed the writing style of ... READ MORE
Brilliant!
Starts off quite info heavy and slower whilst the scene is set but the minute we get to Amery Academy it swoops off to be an absolutely fantastic read. It'... READ MORE
dystopian is back baby!
Oh wow. This BOOK! I have a feeling this series is going to become huge + I’m so excited to sit back and watch the hype. This book felt incredibly nostalgi... READ MORE
Contender for favourite book of the year
Set in the storm-ravaged dystopian city of New Manhattan, when our girl Poet enrols at Amery Academy, Poet has secrets that could destroy everything in her... READ MORE
What a nostalgic read!
Overall, I had a really good time with this one. It pulled me in pretty quickly, and the storm magic felt fresh and different, which I always appreciate. I... READ MORE
the next big academia book!
I loooved this book from the first chapter. I always love a good Academia book and this one worked so well for me - it reminded me of the 2010 dystopian bo... READ MORE
Hidden powers, tension and high stakes!
This was as just as good as I’d hoped it would be!Poet is about to start Amery Academy, but she has a secret she’s hiding that could prove deadly!With vibe... READ MORE
A gripping new dystopian series for 2026!
Rating
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5
Overall thoughts
This book was everything I hoped it would be! Nisha’s trademark hysterical opening sentence, witty banter, strong... READ MORE
amazing read!
This is the dystopian book you've been looking for. Nisha j tuli the amazing author of trial of the sun queen has released this amazing dystopian/romantasy... READ MORE
Excellent start to a new series
Loved it. At the start I thought this was too close to Divergent series but it's like it's a bit of a more grown up version.
The world building didn't t... READ MORE
DYSTOPIAN IS BACKKKKK!!
Be still my heart, my dystopian loving soul is THRIVING right now!! I’m afraid I was made weak by all the ‘good girl’ & don’t touch her moments & then to t... READ MORE
You have to read this If you love dystopian! So good!!
This was such a fun, fast-paced return to YA dystopian vibes, and I flew through it in no time. The story follows Poet Graves navigating a brutal academy i... READ MORE
Fantastic Dystopian Read
I loved this book! Once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down. Nisha J. Tuli has a very easy to read style of writing that flows well for the most p... READ MORE
Phenomenal
Thank you to the publisher, Michael Joseph, Penguin Random House and NetGalley for sending me this absolutely incredible ARC!
This is my first Nisha J. ... READ MORE
Such a nostalgia hit!
Thank you to Netgalley, Michael J Books and Penguin Random House for the incredible opportunity to read the e-arc for Storm Breaker!
Bring back Dystopian romance!!
I haven’t read anything from this author yet, but what a series to come into! I’m loving the comeback of dystopian fiction right now, hitting me right in t... READ MORE
Great World Building
A gripping YA dystopian romantasy tale set within the world of academia, the story follows Poet Graves as she arrives at Amery Academy with the understandi... READ MORE
Enjoyable read
3.5*
Thank you to Michael Joseph, Penguin Random House and NetGalley for the ARC.
Poet is hiding something—and in a world where absorbing storms is a... READ MORE
Top new Dystopian for 2026!
I absolutely adored our FMC Poet. She's strong, resilient & I really loved following her character development. After everything she's gone through in life... READ MORE
Fantastic
Storm Breaker is a YA dystopian romance set in a storm ravaged, post apocalyptic world where global warming has wreaked havoc and the survivors now live in... READ MORE
loved it
I had soooo much fun with this one. Its powerful and immersive, theres a lot of action, emotion, and the character driven storytelling means its a highly e... READ MORE
Fantastic
Storm Breaker is the thunderous return to the dystopian genre we’ve been waiting for, but with a romantasy twist that makes it feel entirely fresh.
Nis... READ MORE
Storms and secrets
Does Poet Graves have my full support? Yes! Boy does her life stink! Betrothed to a cheater, abused by her father if she goes against his plan to keep his ... READ MORE
feminine rage, social commentary, catastrophic weather
I picked this book up for "a few chapters" and emerged hours later, emotionally compromised and ready to overthrow a corrupt government
Poet is a fanta... READ MORE
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