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Skyward

Written by: Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by: Suzy Jackson
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"Narrator Suzy Jackson's assured, brassy tones and forceful delivery are an exceptional match for Sanderson's high-stakes, battle-driven space opera.... Jackson's gift for characterizations shines - she brings out the humor and heroism in Spensa's young classmates and friends (and the neurotic spaceship MBOT), along with the pain and perseverance of the generations that came before them. This is a high-octane futuristic narrative of hope, sacrifice, and courage, and a fast pace speaks to the rising urgency as war rages above the planet. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award." (AudioFile magazine)

From Brandon Sanderson, the number one New York Times best-selling author of the Reckoners series, Words of Radiance, and the internationally best-selling Mistborn series, comes the first book in an epic new series about a girl who dreams of becoming a pilot in a dangerous world at war for humanity's future.

Spensa's world has been under attack for decades. Now pilots are the heroes of what's left of the human race, and becoming one has always been Spensa's dream. Since she was a little girl, she has imagined soaring skyward and proving her bravery. But her fate is intertwined with her father's - a pilot himself who was killed years ago when he abruptly deserted his team, leaving Spensa's chances of attending flight school at slim to none.

No one will let Spensa forget what her father did, yet fate works in mysterious ways. Flight school might be a long shot, but she is determined to fly. And an accidental discovery in a long-forgotten cavern might just provide her with a way to claim the stars.

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Action & Adventure Dystopian Fiction Literature & Fiction Science Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Survival Fantasy Dream Witty War Adventure Aviation Destiny Air Force Teen Fantasy
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High Flight
Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth,
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
Of sun-split clouds, --and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of --Wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there
I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air...
Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue
I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace
Where never lark or even eagle flew --
And, while with silent lifting mind I've trod
The high untrespassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.

John Gillespie Magee, Jr

I started my Brandon Sanderson journey with The Way of Kings, Words of Radiance and Oathbringer thus far, and as the daughter of a lifelong career pilot--I already love this book. Love. it. 4 hours straight in so far, not going to sleep tonight unless I listen to something else.

This may be a book for young adults, but senior women can dig it too. Who doesn't want to be a pilot? Doesn't matter your age or state of mind/body.

For an Audible user, Brandon Sanderson does such an awesome job of painting vivid scenery and characters. Works really well for audio books. Listen to any of his books if you aren't already a fan, he's brilliant. His world building is first rate. He's just head and shoulders above other most writers in this category, there's just no other comparison. Plus, his narrator's always freaking ROCK. I've listened to and enjoyed We are Legion, we are Bob, and am 1/2 way through the Expeditionary Force series, narrated by the excellent R.C Bray, and Ray Porter. Where the books fail for me personally, is in lacking character development, (other than Skippy the Magnificent, and some of the Bobs...) Brandon Sanderson and many of Stephen King's books always have good scene "painting" and characters, these 2 stand out in the field for me personally. (and because I love his narrators, too!)

I'm not going to spoil this book in any way, just do mostly the narrator as I'm not familiar with her work. She's really great. Usually I prefer male narrators, often falling asleep listening to my books. Suzy is really good--she can lower her voice to do male voice range, change timbre and pacing, and some accents. Though I don't expect a narrator to do different accents, though many do-- when they are able to, it brings every book to life. I'll certainly listen to anything else she does, as she's got lots of energy, more so than the brilliant John Lee who puts me to sleep even though he's awesome.

UPDATE- Finished it, loved it, and can't wait for the next installment. Thankfully Sanderson is a prolific writer, so we can hope there will be a new installment soon. Now I just have to go find something else while I wait.
Good job Suzy, I enjoyed your narration and pace.

Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth...

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I absolutely loved this book. I stayed up multiple nights in a row captivated by this story. Though a little edgy, this book is clean, exciting, and had great development. Definitely would recommend.

So Good!

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loved this story. it has a young adult vibe but still great for adults. loved the character's and am intreaged by the story direction

loved this book.

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Not your typical Sanderson novel, so I was skeptical when I picked this one up from the YA section. But I must say, I finished it off within a week (which is quick for me since I have very little time to actually sit down and get into a book). It is fairly straight forward and the story is pretty linear, but it is written so well and the story is so enthralling, the characters complement each other very well. It is difficult to find too many faults with this story. If you enjoy Sanderson writing and you’re looking for a change of pace, this book will not disappoint. Can’t wait for the next one!

Great read!

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This book is amazing. The writing is phenomenal and the voice acting is better. I would highly recommend this book to everyone.

Brilliant!

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