Skyward
By Brandon Sanderson
Skyward series Book #1
Skyward is a young adult science fiction novel by Brandon Sanderson.
Skyward is about a young girl named Spensa who dreams of being a starfighter pilot to protect her underground city. She has a lot to prove because her family reputation was ruined when her father, who was the brave starfighter she dreamed of becoming, died as a coward. She discovers that everything about her family, her city and the alien enemy they fight is shrouded in lies and lost history.
I absolutely love Spensa. She is brave and determined. The story is suspenseful and full of mystery. There are some sad moments as friends are lost. The 3rd book in this series “Cytonic” just came out, so there is more to look forward to if the first book gets you hooked.
I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys science fiction and mystery, who wants to journey across space and visit alien civilizations, and uncover conspiracies.