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Steelheart (Reckoners, #1)

Brandon Sanderson

Start date: December 22, 2013

Finish date: December 31, 2013

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May 14, 2018 Lesa Divine rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2018, library, read-it

3.5 🌟 I enjoy a sci-fi story that isn't too complex. David want revenge on the most powerful epic of them all Steelheart whom can't be killed. So trying to determine how to kill a epic that has bullets bounce off him and rockets don't even harm him is harder than you think.
Joining a rebelling group called The Reckoners that's out to kill the epics. David become part of the crew as they put their plan into action.

Interesting story lots of planning was going on I enjoyed. I'll continue the series. ...more

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Sep 06, 2016 Kim Benouski rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy-and-sci-fi, dystopian-satire-apocalyptic

While lots of this seems to be an XMen rip off, it is full of action and video gamers ages 11-15 will likely love it, with others enjoying it as well for a quick read. 3.5 stars

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Mar 30, 2015 Trisha rated it it was ok · review of another edition

"Where there are villains, there will be hereos. Just wait. They will come."

For such a strong beginning, I thought the middle drug and the ending was disappointing. So many things to be frustrated about. It was hard to get behind some of the themes, theories and unexplained, but I was willing to put that all aside....but the ending was a bit disappointing.

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May 28, 2013 Jen rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: audio-books, 2015

Easily my least favorite Brandon Sanderson book to date. It's not my cup of tea, but it isn't bad. I'd recommend this book for youth, not so much for someone looking for something memorable and epic. ...more

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Jul 06, 2019 Veronika Valerievna rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Fast action, nothing missing, nothing to add. Great language, good dialogues. Very fast read, enjoyed it from the beginning til the very end. Unexpected turns and final. Liked this story very much)

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