In Starsight, the sequel to Brandon Sanderson’s New York Times bestselling Skyward, Spensa and her fellow young fliers continue their quest to reclaim Earth from the Krell. On a journey south to find allies among new civilizations, they discover that enemies aren’t always who they seem to be. And old foes may become unexpected friends. With stunning revelations and heart-pounding action, Sanderson breathes new life into the epic story of humanity’s salvation.
For who is this book for ?
Starsight is a Young Adult Sci-Fi novel, and so should be appropriate for older teens. It contains violence, death, and some mature themes.
Pros :
- The story is fast-paced and full of adventure
- The characters are well developed and likable
- The plot is unpredictable
Cons :
- The book is too predictable
- The characters are flat and one dimensional
- It’s just a copy of the first book
Learn more about the author
Brandon Sanderson is the New York Times bestselling author of Elantris,Mistborn, Warbreaker, The Alloy of Law, Shadows for Silence in the Forests Of Hell, The Bands of Mourning, and Coppermind. He won the 2013 Hugo Award for Best Novella for The Emperor’s Souland was nominated three times for the World Fantasy Award. Brandon served as an editor for Verge magazine and teaches creative writing at Brigham Young University.He lives in Utah with his wife and children.
Reader Reviews
“Swoony, action-packed space opera.”
“5 out of 5 stars! I absolutely loved Starsight! It was a fantastic continuation to the story started in Skyward. I flew through it and couldn’t put it down!”
“This book is amazing. Sanderson does a great job at continuing the story and developing the characters.”
“Definitely a page-turner! Full of suspense, action and intrigue. Couldn’t put it down.”
