{"product_id":"skyward-9781473217874","title":"Skyward","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ch2\u003e THE INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON BEHIND THE COSMERE \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ****\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e''We must not cower in the dark because we''re afraid of the spark within us. The answer is not to put out the spark, but to learn to control it''\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Spensa''s world has been under attack for hundreds of years. An alien race called the Krell leads onslaught after onslaught from the sky in a never-ending campaign to destroy humankind. Humanity''s only defense is to take to their ships and fight the enemy in the skies. Pilots have become the heroes of what''s left of the human race.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpensa has always dreamed of being one of them; of soaring above Earth and proving her bravery. But her fate is intertwined with her father''s - a pilot who was killed years ago when he abruptly deserted his team, placing Spensa''s chances of attending flight school somewhere between slim and none.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo one will let Spensa forget what her father did, but she is still determined to fly. And the Kre\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eanother brisk YA fantasy from Sanderson - inventive, action-stuffed and surprising until the end * SFX *\u003cbr\u003eSecrets intensify this ripping yarn, which is crammed with peril, thrills and snappy dialogue * Daily Mail *\u003cbr\u003eSteelheart is the literature equivalent of a blockbuster; episodic and fast-paced with surprises around every turn. * SCI FI NOW *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSkyward\u003c\/i\u003e 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. * TOR.COM *\u003cbr\u003eAll the main characteristics of a Sanderson novel from a writer at the top of his game. * FANTASY BOOK REVIEW *\u003cbr\u003eFull of action * THE SUN *\u003cbr\u003eWith 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. * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eas 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.\u003c\/i\u003e * Best Fantasy Books *\u003cbr\u003eThe 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. * Upcoming 4 Me *\u003cbr\u003eThis deeply entertaining first episode in a series is for fans of aerial warfare stories in which the characters are as well-devised as the machines. * MORNING STAR *\u003cbr\u003eStartling revelations and stakes-raising implications ... Sanderson plainly had a ball with this nonstop, highflying opener, and readers will too * Kirkus (starred review) *\u003cbr\u003eThe stories are complex, fascinating, and filled to the brim with three-dimensional characters * Fantasy Book Review *\u003cbr\u003eFirefight is a visual, almost cinematic novel * Buzzy Mag *\u003cbr\u003eFirefight is a rollercoaster ride of action, entertainment, and humour * Smash Dragons *\u003cbr\u003eFirefight is filled with a spine-tingling adventure and heart-racing action that promises to satisfy fans both new and old * Fantasy Book Critic *\u003cbr\u003eSteelheart is the literature equivalent of a blockbuster; episodic and fast-paced with surprises around every turn. * SCI FI NOW *\u003cbr\u003eA 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. * SFX *\u003cbr\u003eFull of action * THE SUN *\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orion Publishing Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48739483746647,"sku":"9781473217874","price":10.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781473217874.jpg?v=1720052375","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/skyward-9781473217874","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}