The Plight of Team 27 by Lucas Nava

A YA adventure loaded with magical mischief, odd-couple companions, and the sympathetic pressure of meeting impossible standards, The Plight of Team 27 by Lucas Nava is an absorbing tale of unexpected friendship and daunting duty. Belu Syrus, a new recruit to the noble Bovesi Rangers, is determined to step out from his mother’s shadow and prove his mettle in the contested skies of Avantius. When his first expedition spirals into a political debacle that could fuel another war, his three-person crew must unravel a conspiracy before their careers disappear into the depths of the Cloud Sea. With carefully designed world-building and allegorical themes of individuality, conquest, propaganda, anxiety, and the intimidating pursuit of personal growth, this multifaceted novel brims with meaningful themes and messages for readers of every age.