Skyward
Books | Young Adult Fiction / Science Fiction / General
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Brandon Sanderson
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."--SLJPraise 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
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Author
Brandon Sanderson
Pages
528
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Published Date
2018-11-06
ISBN
0399555773 9780399555770
Ratings
Google: 5
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"4.5 ⭐️ This was an exciting and fun read. The story gave a Star Wars rebel training program for teens vibe. The FMC, Spensa, is not only trying to survive the program with the odds stacked against her, but also dealing with the mystery of her father’s disappearance and the repercussions of it. I am definitely intrigued enough to continue the series."
"One of Sanderson's best, I could not put this book down. Engaging characters, intriguing plot, entertaining AI, and an epic ending - what more could a reader ask for?<br/><br/>Yes, there are a few world-building holes here and there, but I loved every minute of it, and it reminded me of the epic novels that captured my heart and imagination as a youth.<br/><br/>This book made me happy.<br/><br/>PG for aircraft warfare and themes of death and loss."
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