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A review by minzzi
Skyward by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
tense
medium-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
4.0
When I started this book I was sure I would dislike it, since I don't have a really good track record with sci-fi about space wars. However, as the story progressed, I became more and more invest.
Spensa is an amazing main character. I now some people find her anoying, but I loved her and her development throw out the narrative. I actually liked all the main cast, but they do need some more fleashing out that I hope will come in the sequel. And I have to give it to Brandon Sanderson for making me actually care for and enjoy the relationship between Spensa and Jorgen, since romance is usually my main issue with YA novels.
The worldbuilding was interesting, and I get that this is a plot heavy book, but I was left wanting some more indepth explanations about how things worked.
The story itself was great. When it got to the last part, it became impossible to put the book down. The twits are all very well done and unpredictable. Although, the big reveal in the end could have received a more bombastic reaction from the characters. They all just accepted it and moved on.
Over all, great book. I will definitely continue the series and probably read some other works by Sanderson.
Spensa is an amazing main character. I now some people find her anoying, but I loved her and her development throw out the narrative. I actually liked all the main cast, but they do need some more fleashing out that I hope will come in the sequel. And I have to give it to Brandon Sanderson for making me actually care for and enjoy the relationship between Spensa and Jorgen, since romance is usually my main issue with YA novels.
The worldbuilding was interesting, and I get that this is a plot heavy book, but I was left wanting some more indepth explanations about how things worked.
The story itself was great. When it got to the last part, it became impossible to put the book down. The twits are all very well done and unpredictable. Although, the big reveal in the end could have received a more bombastic reaction from the characters. They all just accepted it and moved on.
Over all, great book. I will definitely continue the series and probably read some other works by Sanderson.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Death, Death of parent, and Violence