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Skyward

The Skyward Series (Book 1)

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THE INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON BEHIND THE COSMERE



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'We must not cower in the dark because we're afraid of the spark within us. The answer is not to put out the spark, but to learn to control it'

Spensa's world has been under attack for hundreds of years. An alien race called the Krell leads onslaught after onslaught from the sky in a never-ending campaign to destroy humankind. Humanity's only defense is to take to their ships and fight the enemy in the skies. Pilots have become the heroes of what's left of the human race.

Spensa has always dreamed of being one of them; of soaring above Earth and proving her bravery. But her fate is intertwined with her father's - a pilot who was killed years ago when he abruptly deserted his team, placing Spensa's chances of attending flight school somewhere between slim and none.

No one will let Spensa forget what her father did, but she is still determined to fly. And the Krell just made that a possibility. They've doubled their fleet, making Spensa's world twice as dangerous . . . but their desperation to survive might just take her skyward . . .

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SANDERSON IS AN EXCELLENT STORYTELLER:

'Thrills and snappy dialouge'
DAILY MAIL

'Episodic and fast-paced with surprises around every turn'
SCI FI NOW

'I loved this book. What else is there to say?'
PATRICK ROTHFUSS

'Epic in every sense'
GUARDIAN

Critics Review

another brisk YA fantasy from Sanderson - inventive, action-stuffed and surprising until the end
SFX
Secrets intensify this ripping yarn, which is crammed with peril, thrills and snappy dialogue
Daily Mail
Skyward is an adventure and a half that you won't want to miss. Even hardcore Cosmere fans will enjoy the special mix of fantasy and sci-fi that unfolds as you watch Spensa learn what it means to be truly brave.
TOR.COM
Steelheart is the literature equivalent of a blockbuster; episodic and fast-paced with surprises around every turn.
SCI FI NOW
Full of action
THE SUN
All the main characteristics of a Sanderson novel from a writer at the top of his game.
FANTASY BOOK REVIEW
With this action-packed trilogy opener, Sanderson offers up a resourceful, fearless heroine and a memorable cast-including a strangely humorous, mushroom-obsessed robot-set against the backdrop of a desperate conflict. As the pulse-pounding story intensifies and reveals its secrets, a cliffhanger ending sets things up for the next instalment.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
as always, Brandon Sanderson creates a unique and interesting universe we get to explore alongside the protagonist...a fun, action packed ride for those of us who remain a child at heart.
Best Fantasy Books
The world of The Reckoners is suddenly presented in all its glory. It's an incredibly vibrant setting that showcases the entire breadth of Sanderson's talent. Expect to finish this one in single sitting.
Upcoming 4 Me
This deeply entertaining first episode in a series is for fans of aerial warfare stories in which the characters are as well-devised as the machines.
MORNING STAR
Startling revelations and stakes-raising implications ... Sanderson plainly had a ball with this nonstop, highflying opener, and readers will too
Kirkus (starred review)
The stories are complex, fascinating, and filled to the brim with three-dimensional characters
Fantasy Book Review
Firefight is a visual, almost cinematic novel
Buzzy Mag
Firefight is a rollercoaster ride of action, entertainment, and humour
Smash Dragons
Firefight is filled with a spine-tingling adventure and heart-racing action that promises to satisfy fans both new and old
Fantasy Book Critic
A terrifically tall tale, packaging the superhero action into compelling, punchy chapters that keep you reading. It's a fast, feisty read with characters that are skillfully drawn, assassinations, gunfights, physics bending motorcycle chases and a world you can't wait to hear more about.
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Author Brandon Sanderson
Narrator Sophie Aldred
Series The Skyward Series
Duration 15 hours and 14 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781409167389
Format Audiobook
Publisher Orion
Genre Fantasy
Availability AU, GB, IE

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