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Skyward follows Spensa, whose family legacy as pilots is marred by her father's heroic but tragic desertion. The planet is beset by relentless extraterrestrial forces, making pilots crucial defenders. Determined to prove her worth, Spensa seeks admission to the elite Flight School, facing doubts and prejudice rooted in her father's past. An unforeseen discovery deep within an ancient cavern offers a glimmer of hope, potentially unlocking the path to the stars and reshaping her future.
The novel explores themes of perseverance, honor, and the weight of legacy against a backdrop of interstellar conflict.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Science Fiction
Authors: Brandon Sanderson
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