In this sequel to the action-packed “The Reckoners” series, David and his team of superpowered teens are in hiding after barely surviving an all out confrontation with Steelheart—the most powerful Epic alive. Steelheart killed thousands of people when he took over the world. He invincible…or so everyone thought. But when David learned how to shoot energy beams from his hands, he found a way to kill Steelheart. And now David and his friends are on the run from other Epics who want revenge for what they’ve done to their leader.
For who is this book for ?
This book is for children who are interested in stories with lots of action and adventure. It is a sequel to “The Reckoners” series, so readers should be familiar with the first book before reading this one.
Pros :
- The action is non-stop and will keep you on the edge of your seat
- The characters are well developed and interesting
- It’s a good continuation to “The Reckoners” series
Cons :
- The sequel to The Reckoners may leave some readers feeling unsatisfied.
- The book can be quite dark at times, with scenes of violence and death.
- Some parts of the story might seem slow or unnecessary to impatient young readers.
Learn more about the author
Brandon Sanderson is the #1 “New York Times” bestselling author of many novels, including the Mistborn saga, Warbreaker, The Alloy of Law, Steelheart and Firefight. He also writes for children under the name Brandson Sanderson.
Reader Reviews
“The second book in Brandon Sanderson’s Reckoners series is as good, if not better than the first. With nonstop action and heart-pounding suspense, Firefight will leave listeners breathless. A must-read for all fans of YA dystopian fiction.”
“This book was fantastic! I really loved it. It had a great story, and kept me engaged the whole way through.”
“Best series I’ve ever read”
“Brandon Sanderson doesn’t disappoint with this high-action sequel to The Reckoners. Fans of the original will not be disappointed as David and his team face off against new, more powerful Epics.”
