Cytonic
Ratings200
Average rating4
Another amazing addition to the Skyward series. When you combine Sanderson and Bowater's art, you can't go wrong, I mean seriously! As always, wonderful fantasy world-building, thrilling, riveting, and I can go on, my friends!
This was a very good book. I was reading it nonstop. There were many moments, especially near the end, that shocked me with the new revelations that were revealed about the series. I am so excited to read Defiant in November. - July 28, 2023
Great continuation of the story. Everything has gotten so out of hand from the pilot program book I read earlier. But I loved it all the same.
Again really liked the different characters and cultures.
En mi opinión la mejor novela de la saga, es la que mas he conectado a nivel emocional.
Con muchas ganas para la ultima parte de este viaje.
Yes, this book is a lot of filler, but it really didn't bother me. I enjoyed the continued world-building and character development for Spensa and M-bot.
I wish that the supporting characters didn't change each book, but I enjoyed this third book nonetheless. Still love Doomslug!
This is a fascinating series, each entry has a different feel, style and focus. This volume adopts an adventure style that reminds me of “Planetary Romances” by authors such as [a:Leigh Brackett 22648 Leigh Brackett https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1265899327p2/22648.jpg] or the explorer novels such as by [a:H. Rider Haggard 4633123 H. Rider Haggard https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1298296700p2/4633123.jpg]. The focus however switched very much to introspection and character development - the combination of grand adventure and deep questions was pretty thrilling and was sweetened by some pretty hilarious comic moments The samurai in the cup holder and the "we are all monsters", "No I'm pretty sure it's just me." moments were brilliant.. Good stuff!
El Sanderson que escribe Citoverso para entretenerse no defrauda. Entretenida a tope. Aunque la parte final me ha empalagado un poco.
Easily the best in the series so far. It will be a tough challenge for Brandon to top this in the series finale, Defiant. This book is what makes the series a true science fiction series as it explores what it means to be human and how we can rise above our desires and emotions to do what is right.
Executive Summary: Another decent entry in the series but far different than I expected.
Audiobook: Suzy Jackson does another good job here. She does a variety of voices to add a little extra something to the audio version.
Full Review
After Brandon's Reckoner's series, I thought I was done with his non-Cosmere books, but I picked up the first book in this series when looking for a light read and it fit the bill. So once again this year looking for a similar book before the holidays, I opted for the latest in the series.
This series has sort of gone off in a direction I didn't expect it to, but that hasn't been a bad thing per say. I do find myself missing many of the supporting characters from the first book, and then the second, but found myself enjoying the new supporting characters of this third book.
There was some interesting world building in here. I was a little skeptical for awhile, but it was well explained later on in the book.
That said, I'm hoping we get back the characters of the first book in the next one.
Beginning was OK, middle part was kinda streched like a filler, ending was satisfying.
Mbots character development is amazing!
Another very good entry!
I especially loved the world building and the reveals we got in terms of the delvers and the Nowhere. That was honestly not what I expected thought some of my suspicions were confirmed.
There were some things that were missing, even if I can't necessarily put my finger on them - I know I didn't enjoy the book as much as book one, though I don't think there were anything specifically not okay with it.
I am pleased with Spensa's growth though, I think Sanderson has really done a good job with her arc.
I am so excited to read the last book in the series now!
6.5/10
The middle was way too slow and feels like it doesn't contribute much to the story. The main character is still loaveble and her small crew of companions are a fun bunch.
Brandon saves the book in the last 4-5 chapters by doing what he does best, having the characters learn something new about their enemy and their magic system.
Another great space adventure for Spensa. She continues to be an awesome lead character and Sanderson once again introduces great new characters. The real standout here is the lore dump though. This book gets more in the weeds of the secrets of the universe than either of the previous two and it is really interesting. The universe being built here is super cool and this is a great setup for the final book.
A nice third book in the story with Spensa yet again at the forefront. I know there have been complaints about the other characters largely being missing in lieu of her, but I don't mind this as I enjoy how well her character has been developed. I also greatly enjoyed M. Bot's development and the further questions presented on AI ethics. There are also some great new characters introduced in this book, so suffice to say I really enjoy the characters overall.
The Sci-Fi elements, well, while I thought the delver storyline was well written, it did feel a bit on the simplistic side to me. I've always preferred harder Sci-Fi though so your mileage may vary.
Well, leaving behind the entire cast and introducing a new one for the second time did not do the book any favours.
I've seen mixed thoughts on this one but I absolutely loved it. The introduction to The Nowhere and other characters was a lot of fun for me.
This was an entirely different journey for Spensa as she tries to find a way to save, not just her people, but everyone. The history she learns of helps put a lot of what is happening in the previous books into perspective. The ending though! I honestly did not see that coming and I LOVE it. Cannot wait for the next book.
You can tell that, by the time the third installment of the series rolled around, Sanderson's focus had really shifted to his other projects. I think he had a really great plot going, but then he decided to change the fundamental rules to the world (or reveal that the rules had always been different than they appeared). Disappointing, bur definitely still entertaining.
I love Sanderson's world building and uniqueness, but this one felt a little bit derivative. Maybe because he was less comfortable and felt constrained by the science fiction genre?
Age range: 11-16
There's something for a pretty big range of readers in this one. Definitely aimed more toward younger audiences than Sanderson's other books, but still may be too complex for younger readers.