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Defeated, crushed, and driven almost to extinction, the remnants of the human race are trapped on a planet that is constantly attacked by mysterious alien starfighters. Spensa, a teenage girl living among them, longs to be a pilot. When she discovers the wreckage of an ancient ship, she realizes this dream might be possible—assuming she can repair the ship, navigate flight
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Hardcover, 513 pages
Published
November 6th 2018
by Gollancz
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Skyward felt like a prelude.
The raw energy of the closing pages rattles; I started every sentence without knowing where it was going, half-terrified of where it might end. My heart was still pounding from the airy danger of it, even after the turning of the last page. When I looked up, the bedlam of motion inside the coffeeshop where I sat was an underwater warble, and I felt the sort of disorientation you only get when you are pulled out of one world and back into another. That's what any good ...more
The raw energy of the closing pages rattles; I started every sentence without knowing where it was going, half-terrified of where it might end. My heart was still pounding from the airy danger of it, even after the turning of the last page. When I looked up, the bedlam of motion inside the coffeeshop where I sat was an underwater warble, and I felt the sort of disorientation you only get when you are pulled out of one world and back into another. That's what any good ...more

"Just for that, I shall hunt your firstborn and laugh with glee as I tell them of your death in terrible detail, with many unpleasant adjectives!”
You know how sometimes you realize you’ve read 500 pages and it was all fluff, nothing really stands out and you can't even remember most of it?
Well this book was the opposite.
So much happens, the characters are flawed but their growth is fascinating to watch. The story is complex and becomes more interesting as it progresses. Every time I thought I k ...more
You know how sometimes you realize you’ve read 500 pages and it was all fluff, nothing really stands out and you can't even remember most of it?
Well this book was the opposite.
So much happens, the characters are flawed but their growth is fascinating to watch. The story is complex and becomes more interesting as it progresses. Every time I thought I k ...more

I am a simple girl.
I see Brandon Sanderson...
I buy.
I see Brandon Sanderson...
I buy.

THIS WAS AMAZING. I loved the characters, the world, the humor, the action. I'm excited to continue the series.
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UPDATE: $1.99 Kindle US 12/20/20
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Even though I already had the book, I'm impressed a Brandon Sanderson book was in my November Fairyloot!! Click the link under the picture to see the goods. I think I left out a picture of one of the cards! sigh....

THE GOODS
I had so many things I wanted to say for this review but I have nothing right now! I have cried sad and happy tears. I have loved many. Go read the damn book people!

It's Brandon Sanderson! What more needs to be said?
Happy Reading!
Mel 🖤🐶🐺🐾 ...more
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Even though I already had the book, I'm impressed a Brandon Sanderson book was in my November Fairyloot!! Click the link under the picture to see the goods. I think I left out a picture of one of the cards! sigh....

THE GOODS
I had so many things I wanted to say for this review but I have nothing right now! I have cried sad and happy tears. I have loved many. Go read the damn book people!

It's Brandon Sanderson! What more needs to be said?
Happy Reading!
Mel 🖤🐶🐺🐾 ...more

for those that wanna hear me gush:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvFoM... ...more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvFoM... ...more

“You get to choose who you are. Legacy, memories of the past, can serve us well. But we cannot let them define us. When heritage becomes a box instead of an inspiration, it has gone too far.”
Skyward is the start of a brand-new YA Sci-Fi series by Brandon Sanderson. You all know that I love Brandon Sanderson’s work, especially The Stormlight Archive and Mistborn, and I knew I couldn’t let this new release pass me by without immediately reading. And, friends, this was nothing short of ...more

Skyward comes out in mass market paperback today!
ARC provided by the publisher, Gollancz, in exchange for an honest review..
4.5 stars.
Skyward is a fine example of a Young Adult novel. Once again, I'm in awe of Sanderson who shows he is still at the top of his game.
This novel is another hallmark of Sanderson's ability to spin the most incredible stories. He described the book as How to Train Your Dragon meets Top Gun and Enders Game. These references, however, would count for nothing if the e ...more
ARC provided by the publisher, Gollancz, in exchange for an honest review..
4.5 stars.
Skyward is a fine example of a Young Adult novel. Once again, I'm in awe of Sanderson who shows he is still at the top of his game.
This novel is another hallmark of Sanderson's ability to spin the most incredible stories. He described the book as How to Train Your Dragon meets Top Gun and Enders Game. These references, however, would count for nothing if the e ...more

2000 hrs., Alta Base, Flight Command Headquarters
Scholar: Flight Command, this is Booknerd Twelve, name Katerina. Callsign: Scholar.
Flight Command: What are you doing in the outer space, Scholar? Your mission is accomplished, you finished Skyward. Return to the base immediately.
Scholar: I’m not ready to leave, Command.
Flight Command: Why do you defy direct orders soldier?
Scholar: Because there was something about Skyward; the cinematic quality, the non-stop adventure, the humor and sarcasm, t ...more
Scholar: Flight Command, this is Booknerd Twelve, name Katerina. Callsign: Scholar.
Flight Command: What are you doing in the outer space, Scholar? Your mission is accomplished, you finished Skyward. Return to the base immediately.
Scholar: I’m not ready to leave, Command.
Flight Command: Why do you defy direct orders soldier?
Scholar: Because there was something about Skyward; the cinematic quality, the non-stop adventure, the humor and sarcasm, t ...more

4.5 stars

Skyward(Skyward,#1) by Brandon Sanderson

Skyward was brilliantly written. And it had a compelling, captivating, and engaging storyline. Loved those unique characters. It was a fine read and it wasn’t a bad one by any means, but compared to the other books I’ve read from Brandon Sanderson, it’s by far my least favorite.
Not bad. ...more

Skyward was brilliantly written. And it had a compelling, captivating, and engaging storyline. Loved those unique characters. It was a fine read and it wasn’t a bad one by any means, but compared to the other books I’ve read from Brandon Sanderson, it’s by far my least favorite.
And the warrior’s way was not to run from failure, but to own up to it and do better.
Not bad. ...more

Okay, it's official, folks. Brandon Sanderson is a god.
He's not just a go-to guy for all things fantasy. I've read a few of his Cosmere SF stores but this is the first outright SF novel I've read from him and OMG he slams it out of the park. Or sky. :)
Let's put it this way. You remember how Armada should have been the glorious Last Starfighter? Let's just ignore that for a moment.
THIS is the quintessential Top Gun meets the Last Starfighter, complete with a girl pilot with a huge chip on her sho ...more
He's not just a go-to guy for all things fantasy. I've read a few of his Cosmere SF stores but this is the first outright SF novel I've read from him and OMG he slams it out of the park. Or sky. :)
Let's put it this way. You remember how Armada should have been the glorious Last Starfighter? Let's just ignore that for a moment.
THIS is the quintessential Top Gun meets the Last Starfighter, complete with a girl pilot with a huge chip on her sho ...more

Dec 24, 2019
NReads
marked it as to-read
I want to read a Brandon Sanderson book but they all seem overwhelming

What a ride! It took me a little while to get into this, but once I did I couldn't put it down.
Full review to come! ...more
Full review to come! ...more

Good news to the die-hard Mistborn fans like me and also The Stormlight Archive lovers (Seriously, I should stop procrastinating and start reading ASAP! It waits too long at my TBR purgatory!), we got the brand new, unique, exciting sci-fi series we’d dreamt of for so long. I honestly waited for second book’s release to start this journey and it finally came out.
The book started a little slow and it gave me idea that was long prologue before taking our first steps into journey and warms us befo ...more
The book started a little slow and it gave me idea that was long prologue before taking our first steps into journey and warms us befo ...more

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Skyward is the freshest and most exciting science-fiction novel I have read in a very long time.
There is a great deal to talk about here because there is a great deal Brandon Sanderson does right. Well, he does everything right really. I do not have a single criticism. The plot is fantastic. The world building is totally excellent. And, as ever, Sanderson gives little away at the start. He slowly builds the layers through the plot and reveals how extensive this world is towards the end. The ...more
There is a great deal to talk about here because there is a great deal Brandon Sanderson does right. Well, he does everything right really. I do not have a single criticism. The plot is fantastic. The world building is totally excellent. And, as ever, Sanderson gives little away at the start. He slowly builds the layers through the plot and reveals how extensive this world is towards the end. The ...more

unpopular opinion, but this story sadly didnt feel like sanderson to me. and that could be for a variety of reasons:
- ive only read two other books by him, so i might not know him as an author yet.and i think its the last point that is really bothering me. even with my limited experience with sande ...more
- this is my first time reading a YA/sci-fi book of his, so maybe im just not used to it.
- this story feels like plenty of other books i have read before, some of which do this type of story better.

YOOOOO WTF THIS WAS SO GOOD??????????? It's EXACTLY the type of sci-fi i love with such badass-ery!!!!!!
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I mean, this is an author that can do no wrong in my eyes. When every book you read of his is a 5 star read, you reach for perfection and perfection is what you get with him.
I'm so damn happy we're getting a book release from him this year. 😍 ...more
I'm so damn happy we're getting a book release from him this year. 😍 ...more

Kindle Daily Deal: 20SDec20 for 1.99 here Totally worth that for M-bot and Doomslug
This review was originally posted on Books of My Heart
Bless My Stars this was fantastic! You know how you are going along in your life thinking that most of the stuff you are reading is goo ...more
This review was originally posted on Books of My Heart
“That music the water makes,” she said. “Isn’t it the most wonderful sound ever?”
“The most wonderful sound ever is the lamentations of my enemies, screaming my name toward the heavens with ragged, dying voices.”
Bless My Stars this was fantastic! You know how you are going along in your life thinking that most of the stuff you are reading is goo ...more

THE REVIEW IS POSTED
3,7 STARS
My Opinion Time!
The first time I saw this book, I was captivated by the cover. It was so amazing and it looked eerie and mysterious. After that I also was curious about the book itself because the plot sounded good and something that I would probably love and it's science fiction! one of my favorite genres and I also heard many g ...more
3,7 STARS
I was a warrior, as Gran-Gran had taught me. And the warrior's way was not to run from failure, but to own up to it and do better.
My Opinion Time!
The first time I saw this book, I was captivated by the cover. It was so amazing and it looked eerie and mysterious. After that I also was curious about the book itself because the plot sounded good and something that I would probably love and it's science fiction! one of my favorite genres and I also heard many g ...more

Rating: 4.5 stars
WOW! This was such an incredibly good book. I am super behind on the Brandon Sanderson train. So behind that this is the first book of his that I've ever read, it definitely will not be the last though. I fell in love with the plot, characters, and world building from the very first page and that almost never happens.
Skyward follows a young girl named Spensa (callsign: Spin), who desperately wants to follow in her father's footsteps and become a pilot. In Spensa's world, which ...more
WOW! This was such an incredibly good book. I am super behind on the Brandon Sanderson train. So behind that this is the first book of his that I've ever read, it definitely will not be the last though. I fell in love with the plot, characters, and world building from the very first page and that almost never happens.
Skyward follows a young girl named Spensa (callsign: Spin), who desperately wants to follow in her father's footsteps and become a pilot. In Spensa's world, which ...more


“You get to choose who you are. Legacy, memories of the past, can serve us well. But we cannot let them define us. When heritage becomes a box instead of an inspiration, it has gone too far.”
Story 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
When Spensa was a little girl she always dreamed about flying, seeing the stars, the sky.
Being free, even just for a moment.
Even though there were stones upon her path that nearly let her tumble and get lost, she still found a way to be upon the sky.
To see the stars, the sky and to discover wha ...more

I really enjoyed this!
There were a few things that bothered me, such as the protagonist being a little annoying sometimes or the battles being repetitive at some points.
But overall I had a great time reading this and I'm looking forward to the sequel :) ...more
There were a few things that bothered me, such as the protagonist being a little annoying sometimes or the battles being repetitive at some points.
But overall I had a great time reading this and I'm looking forward to the sequel :) ...more

I was lucky enough to be provided an ARC from the publisher, Gollancz, via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity.

Rating: 4.5 stars
Brandon Sanderson shoots for the stars in Skyward, the first entry of his sci-fi adventure, and absolutely aces the takeoff.
Is there anything better than a new book release from your favourite author?
Ok, I have to admit though. I am not a huge fan of sci-fi books, and as such avoid them where possible. I will ...more

Rating: 4.5 stars
Brandon Sanderson shoots for the stars in Skyward, the first entry of his sci-fi adventure, and absolutely aces the takeoff.
Is there anything better than a new book release from your favourite author?
Ok, I have to admit though. I am not a huge fan of sci-fi books, and as such avoid them where possible. I will ...more

EDIT: The book dropped a few days ago, everyone needs to go read it ASAP, you won't regret it!!
*AS MANY STARS AS THERE ARE DEBRIS IN THE RUBBLE BELT*
Okay, let me start off with this:
I live for Spensa.
I adore Spensa.
I look up to Spensa.
Since this book hasn't been officially released yet and I don't want to spoil anything, I'll be keeping this short. What I will say is that I would have given this 5 stars for Spensa alone. But throw a precious, sassy and funny sidekick, a band of awesome and l ...more
*AS MANY STARS AS THERE ARE DEBRIS IN THE RUBBLE BELT*
Okay, let me start off with this:
I live for Spensa.
I adore Spensa.
I look up to Spensa.
Since this book hasn't been officially released yet and I don't want to spoil anything, I'll be keeping this short. What I will say is that I would have given this 5 stars for Spensa alone. But throw a precious, sassy and funny sidekick, a band of awesome and l ...more

I'm definitely pleased that Sanderson is back to writing books I adore and surprising me. I certainly wasn't sure if the fantasy author I've read previously would be able to turn his hand so effectively to Sci fi but I am pleased to confirm he did it again.
This is the story of a human race who are clinging onto existence whilst under fire from an alien race called the Krell. Humans have fled Earth in ships many years ago, and they are conducting a kind of last stand battle with the Krell to be a ...more
This is the story of a human race who are clinging onto existence whilst under fire from an alien race called the Krell. Humans have fled Earth in ships many years ago, and they are conducting a kind of last stand battle with the Krell to be a ...more

Ok I don’t know where to begin: this was SO. GOOD. At times the description of space travel and flight movements was a bit confusing, but once you got it the story got GOOOOD. I love Spensa and I love the backstory that we learn at the very end because it seems like it could lead into a verrrrry interesting sequel. EXCITED!
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Brandon’s major books for the second half of 2016 are The Dark Talent, the final volume in Alcatraz Smedry’s autobiographical account of his battle against the Evil Librarians who secretly rule our world, and Arcanum Unbounded, the collection of short fiction in the Cosmere universe that includes the Mistborn series and the Stormlight
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