Skyward

This is my first Brandon Sanderson book, and I must say it did not disappoint. I am pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this read, even though I am not much of a science fiction fan. It has likable characters and an engaging plot which kept me interesting all the way through.

The characters are the best part of this book. Spensa, aka Spin, is young woman fighting against a lot of obstacles, both internal and external. I enjoyed following her journey of discovery. The secondary characters are a diverse bunch with many interesting traits and personalities. The AI character of M-Bot brings some needed humor to the story in times of conflict and crisis. It's just a great cast of characters.

The plot has enough twists and turns to be engaging throughout the book. The flight scenes are exciting and tense, while the everyday scenes with Spin, Rig, and M-Bot bring some humor and light-hearted banter to the story. My only complaint is the revelations about the enemy in the end. I find them quite far-fetched and a bit a let down after all the build up. Other than that, I enjoyed the plot.

Overall, I am glad I decided to try this popular author, and I am glad I chose this book as my starting point. It was an easy, engaging read with an exciting plot.