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Steelheart
by Brandon Sanderson
SUCH A FUN BOOK!
I have heard people praise Sanderson for months and months and months. Since I generally find myself disappointed by hyped books and authors, you can understand my skepticism. I went into this expecting something good and I got something amazing. So amazing that I immediately read [b:Mitosis|18966322|Mitosis (Reckoners, #1.5)|Brandon Sanderson|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1385570447s/18966322.jpg|26984416] and moved right into [b:Firefight|15704459|Firefight (Reckoners, #2)|Brandon Sanderson|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1413220816s/15704459.jpg|21979689]!
The thing I loved most about this book was the surprise factor. Sanderson definitely has a knack for the unexpected twist. All of the Epics have at least one weakness that negates their powers, and a good chunk of this book is spent researching what Steelheart's might be. I was certain I knew what it was going to be, and I was so wrong. I had also spoiled something for myself when reading the blurbs for the other books in the series (Why do I insist on doing that?! Don't do it, seriously.), but I was still NOT expecting the reveal. Very well crafted, I must admit. And now that I know what happens, I'm seeing all the pieces come together. I might put this on my to read again some day list, just to watch all the threads weave together.
I was amazed by the world Sanderson created. He turned the superhero idea into something new and interesting, I'm looking forward to learning more about what Calamity is and how the Epics really did come into their powers. I also think we'll be delving more into the morality of these powers and how what rights and responsibilities come with them as we get into future books, which should be interesting.
The cast of characters is engaging, well-crafted and many layered. There was never a dull moment, no matter what characters were involved in a scene.
While the book is targeted at a young adult audience, the young adult aspects of it are very tame. There is a little bit of teenage angst in the form of David not being sure how he fits into his new world, and also a bit of his overactive hormones. But it was plausible and fit well with his character, it wasn't exaggerated and it didn't overwhelm the story.
I'm going to stop gushing over this book now and go read me some more Firefight!
I have heard people praise Sanderson for months and months and months. Since I generally find myself disappointed by hyped books and authors, you can understand my skepticism. I went into this expecting something good and I got something amazing. So amazing that I immediately read [b:Mitosis|18966322|Mitosis (Reckoners, #1.5)|Brandon Sanderson|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1385570447s/18966322.jpg|26984416] and moved right into [b:Firefight|15704459|Firefight (Reckoners, #2)|Brandon Sanderson|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1413220816s/15704459.jpg|21979689]!
The thing I loved most about this book was the surprise factor. Sanderson definitely has a knack for the unexpected twist. All of the Epics have at least one weakness that negates their powers, and a good chunk of this book is spent researching what Steelheart's might be. I was certain I knew what it was going to be, and I was so wrong. I had also spoiled something for myself when reading the blurbs for the other books in the series (Why do I insist on doing that?! Don't do it, seriously.), but I was still NOT expecting the reveal. Very well crafted, I must admit. And now that I know what happens, I'm seeing all the pieces come together. I might put this on my to read again some day list, just to watch all the threads weave together.
I was amazed by the world Sanderson created. He turned the superhero idea into something new and interesting, I'm looking forward to learning more about what Calamity is and how the Epics really did come into their powers. I also think we'll be delving more into the morality of these powers and how what rights and responsibilities come with them as we get into future books, which should be interesting.
The cast of characters is engaging, well-crafted and many layered. There was never a dull moment, no matter what characters were involved in a scene.
While the book is targeted at a young adult audience, the young adult aspects of it are very tame. There is a little bit of teenage angst in the form of David not being sure how he fits into his new world, and also a bit of his overactive hormones. But it was plausible and fit well with his character, it wasn't exaggerated and it didn't overwhelm the story.
I'm going to stop gushing over this book now and go read me some more Firefight!