Brandon Sanderson grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska. He lives in Utah with his wife and children and teaches creative writing at Brigham Young University. He is the author of such bestsellers as the Mistborn ® saga; the Stormlight Archive novels; and other novels, including
The Rithmatist,
Steelheart, and
Skyward. He won a Hugo Award for
The Emperor's Soul, a novella set in the world of his acclaimed first novel,
Elantris. Additionally, he was chosen to complete Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time ® sequence.
All her life, Spensa has dreamed of becoming a pilot. Of proving she's a hero like her father. She made it to the sky, but the truths she learned about her father were crushing. The rumours of his cowardice are true - he deserted his flight during battle against the Krell. Worse, though, he turned against his team and attacked them.
Spensa is sure there's more to the story. And she's sure that whatever happened to her father in his starship could happen to her. When she made it outside the protective shell of her planet, she heard the stars - and it was terrifying. What she learned turned her world upside down. Everything Spensa's been taught is a lie.
But Spensa also learned a few things about herself - and she'll travel to the end of the galaxy to save humankind if she needs to.
Praise for Brandon Sanderson's #1 New York Times Bestselling Reckoners series:
'Another win for Sanderson . . . he's simply a brilliant writer' Patrick Rothfuss
'Action-packed' Entertainment Weekly
'Compelling . . . Sanderson uses plot twists that he teases enough for readers to pick up on to distract from the more dramatic reveals he has in store' AV Club
The sequel to the New York Times bestseller Skyward!
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Reckoners series, Words of Radiance, the Mistborn trilogy, and The Stormlight Archive comes the second book in an epic series about a girl with a secret in a dangerous world at war for humanity's future.
Brandon Sanderson is the most immersive fantasy writer I've ever encounteredGreat funBrandon Sanderson is a masterful storyteller across genres and age groupsSanderson at his bestAn easy, enjoyable read with some important themesanother brisk YA fantasy from Sanderson - inventive, action-stuffed and surprising until the endSecrets intensify this ripping yarn, which is crammed with peril, thrills and snappy dialogue
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.Steelheart is the literature equivalent of a blockbuster; episodic and fast-paced with surprises around every turn.Full of actionAll the main characteristics of a Sanderson novel from a writer at the top of his game.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.
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.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.The stories are complex, fascinating, and filled to the brim with three-dimensional charactersFirefight is a visual, almost cinematic novelFirefight is a rollercoaster ride of action, entertainment, and humourFirefight is filled with a spine-tingling adventure and heart-racing action that promises to satisfy fans both new and oldSteelheart is the literature equivalent of a blockbuster; episodic and fast-paced with surprises around every turn.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.Full of action
