The Buttoned Sky

"The Buttoned Sky" by Geoff St. Reynard is a science fiction novel set in a grim future where powerful, god-like entities called "globes" rule over humanity. The protagonist, Revel, is part of an oppressed lower class known as the ruck. His life takes a dramatic turn when, in a moment of defiance, he unexpectedly kills a globe. This act triggers a series of events that threaten to upend the world's power structure. Starting with Revel waking up with a hangover and concern for his sick mother, the story quickly introduces the overwhelming control the globes have over everyday life. As Revel toils in the mines, the oppressive atmosphere and the accidental killing of a globe spark a personal transformation and the seeds of a rebellion—highlighting central themes of rebellion, power, and the fight for human worth.