Starsight was an okay read, but it was lacking with the teamwork laced throughout Skyward. That being said, not every sequel can be as good as the first. *WARNING* – THIS REVEIW CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS FOR STARSIGHTīefore I say anything, I would like to state that Brandon Sanderson is an AMAZING writer and Skyward was probably the best book I’ve read in a while. Review #2 Starsight (Skyward #2) audiobook streamming online

Its methodically written, imaginatively inspiring, and lacking in gut. 3 seems too much a slight with the world and intrigue Sanderson has created, but 4 seems generous considering that lack of characterization and conflict. I don’t feel invested in the characters even as I want to know more about the world and the conflicts. There will be another book although I wish it had ended here. I feel satisfied getting so many answers in this book that it distracts from the fact that it is not his best. I have a hard time placing how I feel about this book (and series as a whole) because Sanderson keeps dangling information and questions. Also, she picks up her “powers” pretty easily with no training and is sort of Mary Sue to win the day. M-bot is still a shining star and really the only character who continues to develop, but he is the reason why Spensa doesnt struggle much. She ends up taking on a HUGE task, which has a bare minimum plan and super-fast execution, without out any real conflict or hitches. Also, everything works out for her pretty easily. Sure, people are upset that she was disobedient once again, but she never feels the consequences of her actions. She is a character who is arrogant, rash, non-compliant and is always going against orders by following her gut or know-how. Everything is too smooth, too easy for Spensa. Sanderson delivers on building not only stellar visuals, but also intrigue. In Starsight we are introduced to an impressive new location, a smattering of new species, and a deadly threat. Brandon Sanderson is a master at creating unique and dense worlds, and the ever-expanding universe of Skyward is no different.

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