In the eagerly anticipated third book in the Skyward series, Brandon Sanderson delivers another action-packed adventure. After defeating Gaul and saving her world from certain destruction, Spensa is now a member of the elite Krell flying corps. But aerial combat is still not for sissiesāespecially when youāre up against Altaus, one of the deadliest creatures in existence. If that werenāt bad enough, she can hardly get along with her new team members⦠or her fellow pilots. As if making friends among your enemies wasnāt hard enough! And then there are The Restorationistsāa group of people who believe technology has ruined society and must be restored to a āsimpler time.ā They look down on Spensa and even worse, they seem to know something about her pastā¦. What could they want from her? And why do they hate Pilots so much?
For who is this book for ?
This book is for teen and young adult readers who are fans of action-packed adventure stories. In the third installment of the Skyward series, Brandon Sanderson delivers another exciting story about a group of people trying to save their world from destruction.
Pros :
- The characters are well-developed and interesting.
- The plot is exciting and fast-paced.
- The worldbuilding is impressively detailed.
Cons :
- The author could have done a better job developing the characters and their relationships
- The story is too predictable
- It feels like it’s been written for younger audiences
Learn more about the author
Brandon Sanderson is the author of such acclaimed fantasy series as The Stormlight Archive, The Mistborn Trilogy, and The Way of Kings. He also co-wrote the final three books in Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time saga. He teaches creative writing at Brigham Young University.
Reader Reviews
“I love this series! Brandon Sanderson has quickly become one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to see what Spensa and her friends will do next!”
“I love this series! Brandon Sanderson does not disappoint with the aerial combat, characters, and plot twists. It’s a must read for anyone who loves fantasy or adventure.”
“This book is amazing! I love the characters and can’t wait to see what happens in the next one!”
“another action-packed adventure”