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A review by marginmuse
Skyward by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
challenging
emotional
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
I have never read a book by Brandon Sanderson and I’m quite sad I didn’t start earlier. His world building is amazing. Every scene I read played out in my head like a movie. I was so immersed in his story that I devoured Skyward in a day. This story is moderately fast paced with an intense climax that had me sitting on the edge of my seat. I’m honestly glad that I picked up book two and three.
Spensa is branded a coward’s daughter after her father deserted his team while they were under attack. Despite what people believed of her father, Spensa still looked up to him and hoped to restore his legacy. Even after making it into flight school, she’s denied the ability to use the school facilities with her peers. Spensa endures the rough treatments as she uncovers the truth about her father alongside her trusty AI, M-bot.
The one aspect of the book I appreciated was how Sanderson was unafraid to show the consequences of war. From death, to the emotional/mental trauma to losing dreams. He was able to portray the sacrifice and loss and the effects they had on the characters.
I’m glad I randomly picked this book up since I wanted to branch out of reading only fantasy stories. I can’t wait to begin Starsight and continue Spensa’s adventure! I still have so many questions left unanswered.
Spensa is branded a coward’s daughter after her father deserted his team while they were under attack. Despite what people believed of her father, Spensa still looked up to him and hoped to restore his legacy. Even after making it into flight school, she’s denied the ability to use the school facilities with her peers. Spensa endures the rough treatments as she uncovers the truth about her father alongside her trusty AI, M-bot.
The one aspect of the book I appreciated was how Sanderson was unafraid to show the consequences of war. From death, to the emotional/mental trauma to losing dreams. He was able to portray the sacrifice and loss and the effects they had on the characters.
I’m glad I randomly picked this book up since I wanted to branch out of reading only fantasy stories. I can’t wait to begin Starsight and continue Spensa’s adventure! I still have so many questions left unanswered.