SkywardSkyward
Score Modern
What it's about
On a planet under constant alien attack, pilots are the heroes of what's left of the human race, and Spensa has always dreamed of becoming one. But her father, also a pilot, was killed after he deserted his team, leaving her branded the daughter of a coward, with little chance of getting into flight school.
Why it's worth reading
It's one of Brandon Sanderson's most popular books for younger readers, a fast, funny space adventure with dogfights and a heart.
You'll love it if you liked
Ender's Game
Red Rising
The Hunger GamesGood to know
It's the first in a series written for teens. A crashed starship with a talking AI is a highlight.
By the numbers
- Readers96 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller37 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #37 of the 219 young adult books we rank
- #59 of the 313 science fiction books we rank
- #325 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #647 of the 2,816 books we rank
Reads as
Thought-provoking, Adventurous, Dark
More by Brandon Sanderson
The Way of Kings
Mistborn
Tress of the Emerald Sea
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Quick answers
Is Skyward worth reading?
Yes. It's one of Brandon Sanderson's most popular books for younger readers, a fast, funny space adventure with dogfights and a heart. It ranks #647 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 76.6 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Skyward about?
On a planet under constant alien attack, pilots are the heroes of what's left of the human race, and Spensa has always dreamed of becoming one. But her father, also a pilot, was killed after he deserted his team, leaving her branded the daughter of a coward, with little chance of getting into flight school.
How long does it take to read Skyward?
About 13 hours (528 pages), or about 4 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Skyward?
If you liked it, try Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card, Red Rising by Pierce Brown or The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.