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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
Really great action/adventure novel with a sci-fi/fantasy twist. Not really sure what category this book actually belongs to. I look forward to Firefight and all of Brandon Sanderson's other books.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
the first half is a 3 and a half and the second half is closer to a 5
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
5/5stars | "Favorite Series"
WOW. Like, Holy SHIT WOW. I'm putting this in my favorite series without even needing to read a second one because oh my god, that was insane. That MIGHT have been better than Mistborn...
This story follows David - a young man who is the only person alive that has seen the dictating Epic, Steelheart, bleed. He joins with the Reckoners - a group of people who have devoted themselves to killing Epics - humanoid creatures who have superpowers.
This book was everything I could have asked for in a novel. I've surprisingly never read a superhero, or anti-hero, novel and this absolutely blew me away with how much I loved it.
The world is so unique, as usual with Sanderson's writing. "Newcago" is Chicago covered in Steel from when Steelheart took over. I loved all the underground tunnels and just the whole idea of this place.
I also REALLY enjoyed the fact that this fixed several things I had wrong with the Mistborn series - because yes, I was comparing the two in my head because Mistborn has been the only other Sanderson work I have read. And one of my biggest problems with the Mistborn trilogy was the unbalance between talking and planning VS action and doing. This book did it perfectly: a couple dozen pages of dialogue and planning and then a couple dozen pages of action and deploying the plans. Also the length was perfect, Mistborn dragged a bit, and this was nice and compact and just a fun little book.
I also REALLY enjoyed the characters, especially Megan. (SPOILERS FROM HERE) I guessed several plot twists but Megan being Firefight was not one I was expecting. Nor did I see what Steelheart's weakness was going to be - I assumed it would be something that they hadn't actually thought of, and I was surprisingly pleased with the turn out of it.
I cannot WAIT for the next book in this series! Beautiful, absolutely beautiful. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes superheroes, since this is basically "Chicago is ruled by Evil Superman."
WOW. Like, Holy SHIT WOW. I'm putting this in my favorite series without even needing to read a second one because oh my god, that was insane. That MIGHT have been better than Mistborn...
This story follows David - a young man who is the only person alive that has seen the dictating Epic, Steelheart, bleed. He joins with the Reckoners - a group of people who have devoted themselves to killing Epics - humanoid creatures who have superpowers.
This book was everything I could have asked for in a novel. I've surprisingly never read a superhero, or anti-hero, novel and this absolutely blew me away with how much I loved it.
The world is so unique, as usual with Sanderson's writing. "Newcago" is Chicago covered in Steel from when Steelheart took over. I loved all the underground tunnels and just the whole idea of this place.
I also REALLY enjoyed the fact that this fixed several things I had wrong with the Mistborn series - because yes, I was comparing the two in my head because Mistborn has been the only other Sanderson work I have read. And one of my biggest problems with the Mistborn trilogy was the unbalance between talking and planning VS action and doing. This book did it perfectly: a couple dozen pages of dialogue and planning and then a couple dozen pages of action and deploying the plans. Also the length was perfect, Mistborn dragged a bit, and this was nice and compact and just a fun little book.
I also REALLY enjoyed the characters, especially Megan. (SPOILERS FROM HERE) I guessed several plot twists but Megan being Firefight was not one I was expecting. Nor did I see what Steelheart's weakness was going to be - I assumed it would be something that they hadn't actually thought of, and I was surprisingly pleased with the turn out of it.
I cannot WAIT for the next book in this series! Beautiful, absolutely beautiful. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes superheroes, since this is basically "Chicago is ruled by Evil Superman."
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This was such an emotional ride! David had so much to deal with as a kid and the Steelheart came along, i never did figure out how Davids father had hurt Steelheart i figured it was something to do with orotection instincts and boy was I wrong. I also never realised about Prof. That seemed particularly out of pocket for me. I never liked Megan, I guess I know why now but I really liked the other Reckoners, Tia was very motherly and Abraham was like a big brother and Cody was the humourous little brother... I have no clue how old the guys are but it's clearl prof and Tia are older.
I did think whilst reading, how would I explain this story to someone if they adked and it dawned on me that it reminds me of the premise of the tv show The Boys... But like from the peoples side, kinda like The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness, like what happens if you're not the chosen one 👀.
I definitely enjoyed it but I did find it dragged a bit, but i think a lot of that was Davids monologuing and his mooning over Megan. I liked how he essentially stalked and forced the meeting with the Reckoners, it was fun. And with his research it was really well thought out despite his naïvety over what would happen afterwards.I really liked that Prof was a good Epic, doing exactly what Davids father said, I wonder if Megan will do the same now that she's been reborn.
I'm not sure how I feel about continuing with the series, I guess I'll think about it later.
I did think whilst reading, how would I explain this story to someone if they adked and it dawned on me that it reminds me of the premise of the tv show The Boys... But like from the peoples side, kinda like The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness, like what happens if you're not the chosen one 👀.
I definitely enjoyed it but I did find it dragged a bit, but i think a lot of that was Davids monologuing and his mooning over Megan. I liked how he essentially stalked and forced the meeting with the Reckoners, it was fun. And with his research it was really well thought out despite his naïvety over what would happen afterwards.
I'm not sure how I feel about continuing with the series, I guess I'll think about it later.
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Generally speaking, I am not a fan of superheroes. I have no interest in Superman, or Batman, or any other hero like them. But I do like twists, and turning tropes on their heads. And Steelheart certainly does that.
None of the Epics, no matter what their powers, are heroes. And the only heroes are facing up against them with guns and fists and determination. Talk about the odds being stacked against them.
I listened to this audiobook during a couple of long car rides to and from New York with my boyfriend, and I am so glad we did it this way. Macleod Andrews delivered a spectacular performance, really embodying the character of David and the other Reckoners. His delivery of the humor was spot-on, and the more emotionally wrenching parts really hit home with his narration. My boyfriend was so invested in listening to this book that he almost missed our exit on the drive home, if that is going to convince anyone that this is worth reading.
Absolutely would recommend this to...just about anyone. I think Steelheart has the power to hold the attention of a lot of people, whether superhero/supervillain stuff is their cup of tea or not, whether post-apocalyptic fiction is their thing or not. The world is seemlessly built, believable, and most of all, enthralling. I want to know more about the Fractured States, about the Epics. I want to know if they can be saved, too.
None of the Epics, no matter what their powers, are heroes. And the only heroes are facing up against them with guns and fists and determination. Talk about the odds being stacked against them.
I listened to this audiobook during a couple of long car rides to and from New York with my boyfriend, and I am so glad we did it this way. Macleod Andrews delivered a spectacular performance, really embodying the character of David and the other Reckoners. His delivery of the humor was spot-on, and the more emotionally wrenching parts really hit home with his narration. My boyfriend was so invested in listening to this book that he almost missed our exit on the drive home, if that is going to convince anyone that this is worth reading.
Absolutely would recommend this to...just about anyone. I think Steelheart has the power to hold the attention of a lot of people, whether superhero/supervillain stuff is their cup of tea or not, whether post-apocalyptic fiction is their thing or not. The world is seemlessly built, believable, and most of all, enthralling. I want to know more about the Fractured States, about the Epics. I want to know if they can be saved, too.