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cookiecat73's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Gun violence, Xenophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Violence, Child death, Death of parent, Grief, Cursing, Classism, War, and Death
Moderate: Blood, Medical content, Body horror, and Vomit
Minor: Ableism and Fire/Fire injury
meg_'s review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was overall a fun and fast paced read. I don't have a ton to say in terms of why I'm rating it at a 3 star because I think a large part of that is just that I didn't really love these characters a ton and didn't feel super connected to them. However, I think that is also largely due to the fact that this book is geared toward a younger audience and I am not that audience. I do think Brandon Sanderson does a great job with world building and character building and this was definitely a book that could be flown through because the pacing was super good. I would definitely recommend this, but only to the YA audience it's written for.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, War, Death, and Death of parent
sustainably_lucia's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was a little slow to start and then picked up pace rapidly toward the end. There is definitely a lot of action but I still found it easy enough to follow and visualize what was going on. It was definitely a departure from the more light and cozy books I have been reading recently but I enjoyed the ride.
I appreciated the character development and world that Brandon has created and I am looking forward to reading the other books in this series to see where he takes it.
I appreciated the character development and world that Brandon has created and I am looking forward to reading the other books in this series to see where he takes it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, and War
Moderate: Grief, Classism, and Gaslighting
readwithria's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
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
5.0
Skyward was everything I didn’t know I wanted! So good, so fun!
These characters are all so well developed! They all feel individual, they all have compelling arcs and relationships, and they all grow so much! I adore them, and can’t wait to read about them in Skyward Flight.
Spensa is such a strong character, and she has such great development throughout the book. The themes of fear and bravery were so well explored through her character, especially with how she responds to the people around her. Also, the little bit of romantic hinting was super cute and I’m curious to see if/how it progresses.
The plot was great, the characters might be my favorite Sanderson ensemble, and I’m so excited to see where it goes. 5 well deserved stars.
These characters are all so well developed! They all feel individual, they all have compelling arcs and relationships, and they all grow so much! I adore them, and can’t wait to read about them in Skyward Flight.
Spensa is such a strong character, and she has such great development throughout the book. The themes of fear and bravery were so well explored through her character, especially with how she responds to the people around her. Also, the little bit of romantic hinting was super cute and I’m curious to see if/how it progresses.
The plot was great, the characters might be my favorite Sanderson ensemble, and I’m so excited to see where it goes. 5 well deserved stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Death, and Child death
Moderate: Grief, Death of parent, and War
Minor: Gaslighting
traceyanderson's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Bullying, Child death, Emotional abuse, War, Violence, Classism, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting
dragon_lord's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Death, Gun violence, Grief, and Death of parent
giulianalb99's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
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Fan fan fan fan fan 100% incondicional de este libro y cada vez más fan de Sanderson. Cuando pienso que no puede gustarme más, leo otro de sus libros y me deja sin palabras.
Spensa es un personaje TAN bueno y un claro ejemplo de nunca rendirse y M-Bot es lo mejor del libro🖤.
Quiero ver cómo va evolucionando la relación de Jorgen y Spensa y ver a Gali convertirse en el mejor ingeniero.
Me ha dado mucha pena lo de Arcada pero, a la vez, me ha encantado cómo al final trabajan todos en equipo🥰.
Este libro es más bien introductorio y me ha encantado, pero sé que los demás van a ser igual de buenos o incluso mejores. No puedo esperar más a leerme el siguiente💜
✨Reclama las estrellas💫
Fan fan fan fan fan 100% incondicional de este libro y cada vez más fan de Sanderson. Cuando pienso que no puede gustarme más, leo otro de sus libros y me deja sin palabras.
Spensa es un personaje TAN bueno y un claro ejemplo de nunca rendirse y M-Bot es lo mejor del libro🖤.
Quiero ver cómo va evolucionando la relación de Jorgen y Spensa y ver a Gali convertirse en el mejor ingeniero.
Me ha dado mucha pena lo de Arcada pero, a la vez, me ha encantado cómo al final trabajan todos en equipo🥰.
Este libro es más bien introductorio y me ha encantado, pero sé que los demás van a ser igual de buenos o incluso mejores. No puedo esperar más a leerme el siguiente💜
✨Reclama las estrellas💫
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Grief and Bullying
minzzi's review
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
lakinglaze's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
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
5.0
Absolutely wonderful book and fantastic reader on audible version.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Colonisation, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Abandonment, Blood, Classism, Death, Death of parent, Gun violence, and War
kimmecrow's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
4.5
I didn’t like the main character or writing style at first, but both grew on me greatly towards the end. I can’t wait to read the next
Content Warnings
Graphic: War and Death
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, and Grief