The Weight of Our Sky by Hanna Alkaf7/3/2023 ![]() ![]() In The Weight of Our Sky, we follow the story of Melati, a 16-year-old student battling OCD. Her first novel, The Weight of Our Sky, was an instant hit during its release in 2019 for not only being internationally published (by Simon & Schuster), but also discussing a topic that tends to be controversial amongst Malaysians – the May 13 riots. While Hanna has also written short stories for anthologies, it is her full-length novels that have garnered more critical acclaim. As Hanna mentions on her official website, she writes “unapologetically Malaysian books for kids and teens.” The Kuala Lumpur-based author has made headlines in the local literary scene, paving the way for a new wave of YA fiction as she reaches out to a global audience, whilst still retaining a familiar Malaysian flavour. With Hanna Alkaf’s stories, the focus is not centered around stereotypes, but relatable characters with which readers can empathise. Mention the subject of young adult fiction (or YA fiction), and one might instantly think of the typical literary tropes found in this genre: star-crossed lovers, teenage angst and a dystopian future where rebels are inspired to lead their people to victory. ![]()
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