Skyward (The Skyward Series)
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Reckoners series, Words of Radiance, and the Mistborn trilogy 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. And don't miss the #1 New York Times bestselling sequel, Starsight! "[A] nonstop, highflying opener." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "With this action-packed trilogy opener, Sanderson offers up a resourceful, fearless heroine and a memorable cast." --Publishers Weekly, starred review "Sanderson delivers a cinematic adventure that explores the defining aspects of the individual versus the society. . . . Fans of Sanderson will not be disappointed." --SLJ "It is impossible to turn the pages fast enough." --Booklist
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I was very surprised at how intense this book got!! For my first Sanderson book, I can’t wait to read more of his series!
This felt so much like Fourth Wing without spice or dragons. Still such a fun read and plenty of funny moments!!
Re-read: loved it just as much the second time around. M-Bot for life. M-Bot has my heart.
First Read: First time reading a sci-fi/space opera type of book and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Excited to dive into the rest of the series, that epilogue hooked me!
First Read: First time reading a sci-fi/space opera type of book and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Excited to dive into the rest of the series, that epilogue hooked me!
I’m sick and I still stayed up until 1am to finish the last 250 pages of this book because it was too good not too. Sanderson is an amazing author and has roped me in with some of his other works. I just love Spensa, and I love the intrigue and mystery behind their home world. I love how it ended- open ended so that a sequel can be made but also providing a satisfying amount of answers. For me, there wasn’t really any lulls in the story. Sometimes the training segments can feel like a drag but I loved them for the way they developed personal relationships between Spin and the other cadets.
I can’t wait to pick up book 2!
I can’t wait to pick up book 2!
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