Hardcover, 513 pages

English language

Published Sept. 28, 2018 by Delacorte Press.

ISBN:
978-0-399-55577-0
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4 stars (17 reviews)

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 the daughter of a coward, her chances of attending Flight School 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.

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Review of 'Skyward' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

Brandon Sanderson is one of my favorite authors and his latest young adult offering, Skyward, doesn’t disappoint. Sanderson is best known for his fantasy novels, but this novel length foray into science fiction is a lot of fun, with many of the twists and turns you’ve come to expect from a Sanderson novel. In typical Sanderson fashion, he keeps the pages turning and this is especially true of the climax. If you’re looking for a pulse-pounding sci-fi read, check out Skyward.

I loved the world building in Skyward. From the caverns below Alta Base to the starfighters our characters spend so much time in, there is a great deal of care that has been taken and it shows. Sanderson is known for his world building, so this should come as no surprise, but it’s still a lot of fun to read. There are also hints that there …

Review of 'Skyward' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

Fantastic book. Sanderson is one of the few authors that I can still read young adult fiction and not get frustrated at the childishness of the characters. His characters are spot on for their age/experience/culture. There is so much in this for a decent series, I hope it is like the Reckoners and can be completed fairly quickly. Good stuff.

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