Title: Skyward (Skyward #1)
Author: Brandon Sanderson
Rating: ★★★★★
Stars, this was scudding fantastic. This was my first Brandon Sanderson novel, but you can bet it definitely will not be my last. I’ve heard such great things about his works, and now I can finally understand all the praise. Skyward was thrilling Sci-Fi full of non-stop action and terrific characters.
I could not stop reading this book. The way in which Sanderson describes the action sequences was so vivid and easy to follow along with. I could understand everything and could clearly picture what was happening in my mind. It seriously made me not only enjoy the book so much better, but also had me flying through the action-packed pages. There were also a few illustrations within the book that were not only interesting to study, but also helped with envisioning the maneuvers and flying described in the scenes.
“Tremble and fear, all enemies!” he shouted. “For we shall shake the air with thunder and blood! Your doom is eminent!”
Spensa was an amazing protagonist and I really enjoyed reading the book through her perspective. She not only gained my empathy because of her situation, but also my respect because of the way she conducted herself, and her passion and dedication towards her goals. I also really loved how dorky she could be and her sense of humor! Not only was there a great main character, but a whole cast of lovable side characters as well, including a quirky AI spaceship named M-Bot. The friendships (and possible enemies-to-lovers?!) formed between Spensa and them were so wonderfully written and realistic, and I look forward to more in the next book.
I always talk about how fantasy is my favorite genre and everything, but books like Skyward remind me just how much I love Sci-Fi/Space books and why it’s one of my favorite subjects to read about. If I could pick any genre to transport myself into, it would be something like this. Skyward was such a delightful and fun surprise to read, and the sequel is already on my list of most anticipated releases for next year!
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Wonderful review! Ooh, quirky spaceships, lovely friendships, and a lovely sci fi world? Sounds like a recipe for brilliance! 😊
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Thank you, Kelly! There were so many wonderful aspects in this book that created such an amazing story. It was so much fun to read! ✨
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YAY YAY YAY this makes me beyond happy 🙂 I completely agree with your review and I’m so glad you loved your first book by him. The Rithmatist is one of my other favorite YA books by him and he has two adult stand alones that are also amazing!
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As my first Sanderson book, I wasn’t sure what to expect but I was blown away by how good this was! I cannot wait to read more of his books! 💕
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That’s happy 🙂 he has a couple other YA series that are very fun and well done as well if you want to try more of them!
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Great review and I am really excited to read this sometime! It’s been sitting on my TBR.
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Thank you! I hope you get to this soon, it’s really great! Happy Reading! 💕
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really exciting to hear how good this was- very much looking forward to it. Great review!
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Thank you so much! I hope you get the chance to read it! Happy reading! ✨
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Great review! I adored this book!
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I’m so glad you loved it too! I’m still amazed by how great it was 💕
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It’s one of those you don’t forget 🙂
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Great review! I also loved Spensa and her outward bravado. Would mean a lot if you checked out my review as well.
https://letstalkcinema.movie.blog/2019/04/27/skyward-book-review/
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Thank you! Spense was one amazing protagonist and I look forward to more of her! 😊
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