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
Awesome
5By Mattl0925I love the way this book keeps you on your toes, wondering who might be lost next. I’ve always enjoyed Brandon Sanderson’s writing as I went through The Reckoners series. I’m a slow reader which is usually something I’m not very fond of admitting, but this book captivated me and i’d spend hours at a time reading it. Being a slow reader worked in my favor this time around as I found it easy to engage my imagination throughout the whole book. I enjoyed the imagery and the anticipation of the book and only wish there was even more to read. I guess I’ll just have to settle on buying the next book.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.Great Start to a Series
4By F4T4L1TYx208Excellent start this series! Couldn’t put it down and would highly recommend it to everyone!Check these out
5By coryjeTo anyone who likes this book, I’d recommend Chris Walley’s books: the Lamb Among The Stars series, and his alias penned books as John Haworth...they are great reads!Good YA Intro to Hard Sci-fi
5By filly07A little slow to build and kind of simplistic scientifically, but a strong and continuous book of intrigue and good plot and character development.One of my Favorites
5By Derek da dudeAs a huge fan of Brandon Sanderson, I was expecting a lot from this book, and I got 100 times better than what I was expecting. Pleeeaaassseee read this because you’ll be so entertained. I promise!Intensity
5By Nicco, DCThis book has an intensity that only a very seasoned writer can pull off. It’s not very plot heavy, but the story is full of anxiety and emotion. Loved it.This book is amazing.
5By Joshua OrtonThis book is amazing. It may be Brandon Sanderson’s best work yet. Buy it. Thank you for attending my Ted Talk.The “Sanderson Avalanche” is in full effect.
5By ShootForTheEditBrandon Sanderson is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. It’s no secret that I love the Stormlight Archive series, and I often wonder why it took me so long to dive into his epic library (I know why: his books are massive). But Skyward has left me with one desire, other than a sequel: for Sanderson to venture more into science fiction. Seriously, can you imagine if Brandon Sanderson were to write an epic space opera? OF COURSE YOU CAN’T! The potential greatness is too much for the human brain to comprehend. Sorry, I’m getting off topic. Skyward. The setup and progression of the story are perfect. You’re constantly being introduced to something new and interesting. Whether it be a new character, a new part of the world, or a new event, it’s done at such a great pace that you’re not being overwhelmed with information, and it’s easy to keep track of all the who’s, what’s and where’s. And when you are introduced to these new things, he’s not just pulling them out of thin air and saying, “oh hey, by the way, this is a thing.” They’re either alluded to early on and are finally coming into play, or it’s a natural progression of the world and it’s characters. On top of that, it’s progression that you actually see. I know I’m not the only one who doesn’t like Mary Sue characters, and Spin is far from this. From training at the academy, to trying to repair her own ship, and how she relates to her other flight members, you see her character develop as she struggles to achieve her dream. And by the end, she’s almost a completely different person. I will note that by the end of Skyward, there are a few unanswered questions, but at the same time, this is a series. And given Sanderson’s talent and reputation, I have no doubt these questions will be answered in time.Has DRM
1By Reddragon1388I just bought this book really looking forward to “reading" it because I am a huge Sanderson fan. However I don't actually read my books. I convert them into my own version of an audio book so that I can listen to them while at work or doing other activities. This e-book has DRM which prevents this. I have absolutely no doubt that this book will be as fantastic as others he has written. So five stars for that ***** I'm just sad because now this e-book is basically a waste of $10 for me.
