"The Weight of Our Sky" is a young adult novel by Hanna Alkaf that follows the story of Melati, a teenage girl living in Kuala Lumpur during the tumultuous events of the 1969 race riots. Melati struggles with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder, which complicates her journey to find her mother amidst the chaos. The narrative intertwines themes of mental health, family, and resilience. As Melati navigates the dangers of her city, she learns about the importance of community and understanding, ultimately highlighting the impact of societal conflict on personal lives.