Skyward
By Brandon Sanderson
- Release Date: 2018-11-06
- Genre: Science Fiction for Young Adults
Description
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!
From Brandon Sanderson, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Reckoners series, Words of Radiance, and the internationally bestselling Mistborn series, comes the first book in an epic new series about a girl who dreams of becoming a pilot in a dangerous world at war for humanity's future.
Spensa's world has been under attack for decades. Now pilots are the heroes of what's left of the human race, and becoming one has always been Spensa's dream. Since she was a little girl, she has imagined soaring skyward and proving her bravery. But her fate is intertwined with her father's--a pilot himself who was killed years ago when he abruptly deserted his team, leaving Spensa's chances of attending flight school at slim to none.
No one will let Spensa forget what her father did, yet fate works in mysterious ways. Flight school might be a long shot, but she is determined to fly. And an accidental discovery in a long-forgotten cavern might just provide her with a way to claim the stars.
Praise for Skyward:
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
"Startling revelations and stakes-raising implications...Sanderson plainly had a ball with this nonstop, highflying opener, and readers will too."--Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
"With this action-packed trilogy opener, Sanderson offers up a resourceful, fearless heroine and a memorable cast...[and] as the pulse-pounding story intensifies and reveals its secrets, a cliffhanger ending sets things up for the next installment."--Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
"It is impossible to turn the pages fast enough."--Booklist
"Sanderson delivers a cinematic adventure that explores the defining aspects of the individual versus the society...[and] fans of [his] will not be disappointed."--SLJ
Praise for Brandon Sanderson's Reckoners series:
#1 New York Times Bestselling Series
"Another win for Sanderson . . . he's simply a brilliant writer. Period."--Patrick Rothfuss, author of the New York Times and USA Today bestseller The Name of the Wind
"Action-packed."--EW
"Compelling. . . . Sanderson uses plot twists that he teases enough for readers to pick up on to distract from the more dramatic reveals he has in store."--AV Club
Reviews
This book is a lot of fun
5By wocrucVery exciting and engaging at several emotional levelsExciting and Fun!
5By ALovell5This isn’t the type of book I usually read, but once I started I couldn’t put it down! Exciting, fast paced and even some humor. A great read.Good story
5By Kyle pengwynneWell written and engaging. My main fault with it is the protagonist is not very likable.This is a great book!
5By BookConsumer204If you’re looking for a fantastically written, action filled book with a unique heroine, this is perfect for you. I’ve read it multiple times, and never cease to enjoy it. I highly recommend it. Brandon Sanderson creates fantastic characters and settings, with great plots in each book. I love this series and recommend it to all my book reading friends.Great read
4By destinydawn666Although this had some parts that were slow, the story kept me engaged. There was a lot of character growth. Really enjoyed this adventure.It’s a good book
5By pizzaria casadiaI was sleeping on the first part, it was slow and maybe I was a little impatient, but as soon as the action started It hooked me. The twists and turns kept me reading even between classes.Skyward book 1
5By Ella ShumanI just started reading it on Apple Books. My friend at school recommended it to me and I love it!!❤️❤️Another great book
5By jdc098I put off reading this for the longest time, even though I love science fiction and honestly I can say that was a mistake. I enjoyed going on this journey with Spensa and look forward to the next one.Loved it!!
5By #hufflepuff14Brandon Sanderson is like the best writer!! He likes to pull the rug from underneath your feet. Like “this is what you will think will happen the BOOM something else instead) Recommend 100/10Truly an enjoyable suspense
5By JC.91I don’t often find books that keep me at the edge of every page, but this one had me locked in. Very good book with an awesome ending.
