The Banished Craft (Shkode #1) by E.D.E. Bell

What happens when a world is split into two separate pieces by an unknown entity? Can it survive or would it be compelled to reintegrate and in doing so destroy itself? And what of the creatures on these halves, unaware of the reality of their situation; could they somehow be warned of the coming danger? Dragons and humans no longer remember a time where they were one world, both groups only know of the other from legends and stories. Each world is now faced by class distinctions and limitations that are fast approaching a boiling point as their worlds are being destroyed by a force that is wiping away their very existence with no trace or explanation. For those who will come to the fore front of the battle to survive they must choose to face the uncertainties of being the only ones who are being led to the truth and are brave enough to seek what they hold closest to their hearts. But in the midst of revolution and chaos there is one who seeks to give aid but will it be in time.

This is an interesting twist on the themes of equality, time and space, and what constitutes sentient existence. Although this takes place in a fantastical place, the questions and emotions raised are very relevant to us today. This is the first book in this series and promises to evolve into a worthy story line but be prepared to be left hanging at the end of this first one. There is the edge of the worlds to discover here and the answers are all to come in later books. The only thing you'll know for sure is that you'll have to keep reading to find out who will survive.

What would you do if your world was dying? What wouldn't you do?