Cytonic
Ratings293
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!
Usually do not prefer sci-fi books. But Cytonic surprised me. It was very interesting and is a great read.
Cytonic is the third book in the Skyward Series, and so far I have absolutely LOVED the series. I admit though, that this one fell a bit short overall. Don't get me wrong, there is still a lot to enjoy about it and there was nothing that made me want to stop reading or feel disappointed in the series, it just wasn't the strongest installment. I felt it started strong and I enjoyed the humour, the creative bizarreness of the Nowhere, the ode to classic adventure stories, and the odd bits of lore that revealed more about Spensa's universe and storyline. However, it also felt a bit hollow. Aside from Chet, there were too many new characters that we don't have a chance to get to know and love like we did in Starsight, I didn't feel connected to any of them, and they felt very one-dimensional. I missed the characters from the first book, especially since I'd just finished reading the short stories Sunreach and ReDawn which I loved, and now to have Spensa spend yet another entire book away from them and an entirely new set of characters felt removed from the main story. Overall there wasn't a lot of meat to it, more like a side quest which would have felt more appropriate as a short story than a full book of the series. But it was still enjoyable for the most part and I still have special fondness for Spensa, Doomslug, and M-Bot, so while it wasn't quite as good overall, it was still fun.
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!
Well, leaving behind the entire cast and introducing a new one for the second time did not do the book any favours.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Beginning was OK, middle part was kinda streched like a filler, ending was satisfying.
Mbots character development is amazing!
I wish that the supporting characters didn't change each book, but I enjoyed this third book nonetheless. Still love Doomslug!
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.
El Sanderson que escribe Citoverso para entretenerse no defrauda. Entretenida a tope. Aunque la parte final me ha empalagado un poco.
El más bajo de los 3, pero el que dará paso a quizás el más épico . Más bajo porque estructuralmente fue igual que escuadrón , lo que no es malo, pero se sabía lo que pasaría en casi todo el libro. A sanderson se le exige más jajja por eso suena a qué es menos nota, pero la verdad es que es Bastante entretenid .
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.
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.