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This book was honestly the pinnacle of sci-fi, up there with Illuminae on my favourite books. Though it isn‘t hardcore sci-fi like Illuminae, it would be something like a “lost” sci-fi. The book takes place on a cavern filled planet where our characters were stranded years ago after an attack from an alien species. They must constantly fend off attacks from the “Krell” and untangle the past - before they crashed. 9.5/10 would recommend too anyone.

Once I got into the story, this book was tough to put down, and I read all 500 pages this weekend. The characters were well developed with unique personalities. Along with the humans, M-Bot and the Doomslug were fantastic characters. The character dynamic involved plenty of humor, which was a perfect complement to a serious plot, and there was almost nonstop action through most of the story.

#sciencefiction #YA #TRS2019

The hubs and I spent the afternoon at an awesome bookstore! They had tones of great condition used books and lots of awesome antique books as well! We may have gone a little nuts. 😆📚📚📚 #BookHaul

I loved this audio book so much! I‘m not generally a fan of Sanderson, but this book was SO well written! It avoided a lot of the tropes and plots holes of teen fiction, had great character development, an interesting and flushed out story, and it did NOT end on a cliffhanger! The reader was great, the MC , call sign Spin, was a great character who was a strong independent woman who learned key life lessons with humor if not grace. 5/5 stars

My evening plans consist of a new #YA read, chocolate pecan bars, and a hot cup of tea since it actually feels like fall. I‘ve never read any of Brandon Sanderson‘s books before, but just a few pages in I‘m thoroughly interested.

#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain

📖 Currently working on the Tagged book and an Arc titled Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts.
📖 Royal Assassin
📖 I have not sat down and thought about October yet. The end of September snuck up on me so I best get on ita

Spensa's father was the best pilot of his time, but everyone knew that he ended his career in an act of cowardice. Spensa is determined to be an even better pilot and clear the family name, but no one wants to give her a chance. As she doggedly pursues her goal, she starts to find out that not everyone is her enemy, and that stories that everyone knows may not be true. A coming-of-age tale with lots of humor. I wanted to know more about Doomslug!

New read! It's been a while since I read a new Brandon Sanderson book.

Went on an impromptu hike today! Now home to Master Chef and later working on this book!

I don‘t generally read a ton of sci-fi, but I loved this! My husband is obsessed with Brandon Sanderson, but was skeptical of him veering from the fantasy titles he usually writes, so I‘m hoping I‘ll be able to convince him to try this one. Can‘t wait for the sequel!
Also, did anyone else finish this and think humans were probably in exactly the position they deserved to be in?!

MY RATING⇢ ☆5+☆STARS - GRADE= A++

FEATURING⇢

Fighter Pilot Training
Distant Planets & Mystery Aliens
Artificial Intelligence
Fantastic World Building
Overcoming Adversity
With Audio Performed by Suzy Jackson

Currently listening... So far, it's pretty good.

Back at it this morning with another #audiobook while I get breakfast around and the kids play. Lane keeps asking “what‘s that girl talking about?!” I had to pick a book I knew wouldn‘t have a lot of questionable language he‘d pick up on... #readathon #reversereadathon

Finally finished my first Brandon Sanderson novel and I absolutely loved it!! It was a little slow to start for me, but I fell in love with the characters and the story! Can‘t wait for book 2 🌟

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Sooo good. Doomslug is my new favorite pet/ sidekick. Wasn‘t expecting to love this as much as I did. I was intrigued throughout, and the plot twist actually surprised me!

Even in black and white this cover is gorgeous.🤩
Finally got a turn to read this Brandon Sanderson novel! So excited yet cautiously reserved so that my hopes aren‘t dashed 😅. Low expectations so that they can be exceeded easily 😁.

Stars Above
Holy crap!!! I just flew in a space adventure!! This was incredible and I CANNOT WAIT until the next book comes out. Wow this was beautiful.

I have thebest students! Two of my students gifted me with this book from the book fair at school. What made this gift even better was that they wrapped it (using the paper above) and the joy on their faces when they gave it to me was priceless! @TracyReadsBooks 💖💖

Today‘s Audible daily deal was too good to pass up! #AudibleDailyDeal

Starting this today!!! This is my first book by this author.

I'm typically not a Sci Fi fan but this one was fantastic. The story itself was engaging, the writing was good, and I loved the characters, development, and relationships. MBot cracked me up. Spensa/Spin is also a fantastic protagonist.

5 ⭐

Now this is how you write a YA book!!! A strong, interesting main character, good side characters, one snarky AI, plenty of Sci Fi and action in space for a lifetime!! Oh and Doomslug. Read and you‘ll see.

Ah! Okay so this wasn't as like high sci-fi/space opera I was nervous it would be. I LOVED Spensa. Like omg. She's so motivated and independent and agh! Just yes to her whole thing. GIRL SPENDS THE WHOLE BOOK ON A QUEST AND THERES LIKE ONLY ONE MAYBE KINDA POTENTIAL ROMANCE HINTING! THATS IT! I'm very curious about the like...void that makes her hear the aliens. Just want more of the world and politics unveiled. HERE FOR THE SEQUEL!

Time to tackle my FIRST Brandon Sanderson book

Finally found the time to sit down and get this finished. It was so much better than I expected, this being my first non-cosmere, YA Brandon Sanderson. I was highly impressed and can‘t wait for the sequel. Team Doomslug

After a false start with a different book, I decided to pick Skyward up instead and it‘s really good so far. Unfortunately, I‘ve spent the entire weekend doing everything but read, including moving all my books and bookshelves downstairs, but I‘ve managed to get about 150 pages in.

It may have taken months, but I finally got my hands on the gorgeous “Skyward” UK Fairyloot Edition 💛

I couldn't control myself! 😟 The librarian gave me those judgemental eyes...🤨

Amazing, can't wait for the sequel!

This is my first Brandon Sanderson book, and it won‘t be my last. I felt like it was slow the first 100ish pages or so, and then it totally picked up and I found myself swept up in this story.

I love fantasy books, and this was definitely more sci-fi with aliens and space elements.

I‘ll definitely be reading the next book in this series!

I loved this book! The world was unique and the characters were great. M-Bot made me laugh so much! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

75° and sunny here in Florida ? enjoying some outside reading ?

Brandon Sanderson knows what he is doing even in YA Sci-fi! This is YA with NO Romance!! Genius!! Because Brandon Sanderson doesn't need romance to be a master storyteller. Complex world, unique characters, building plot, well described action sequences, satisfying ending, and no paltry cliffhanger to make you read the sequel. No need to bait me. I will read the sequel.

Starting Skyward today 😄 The background picture is the water of my bath while using a bath bomb 😍

Kids training to be pilots in a seemingly unending war against an alien species they don‘t understand & can‘t beat—I totally get why my son loves this book. Spensa has always wanted to be a pilot but she lives under the cloud of father‘s well-known cowardice in battle, making her journey to acceptance & certification as a pilot harder than most. Good YA science fiction, a fast read with a likable & very feisty lead who you root for from page 1.

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I had planned on starting this last night but my son borrowed it back for his bedtime reading. He‘s off at a birthday party for the next couple of hours so it‘s my turn now! Reading Brandon Sanderson‘s Skyward Take Two!

I‘m ready for this weekend!!! #24in48 @24in48

Same title—which I just now noticed—for my next read. This time it‘s YA science fiction instead of a graphic novel. I bought this one for myself but then gave it to my son to read since he enjoyed another one of Sanderson‘s YA books. He read it not once but twice all the way through before telling me he was done & I could read it...Which, I just tried to do but he just took it back so he could read some fav sections. Has to be good, right?!?

Question: If "evil superheroes" was the hook for the Reckoners series, what is the hook for Skyward?

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Does that mean M-Bot is basically Toothless?! If so sign me up!!! Only about 20% into this right now but am really enjoying this so far.

Just starting this today & wow the prologue is super gripping! I‘m having high hopes on this one. It‘s my first Brandon Sanderson book.

UPDATE: Terrific YA Sci-Fi! Amazing character growth & the plot was great with perfect twists. I read this in 24hrs. My fav of year so far!!

My Christmas #bookhaul
Yay!