Thus far, the Epics appear to be wholly corrupt, with villains rising up to subjugate humans and take over the world. More than a decade ago, a mysterious event known as Calamity created Epics-powerful beings straight out of the comics, complete with both incredible abilities (invulnerability, illusion, transmutation) and silly weaknesses (smoke, UV light, being attacked by someone exactly 37 years old). It’s fantastic.On the heels of his YA debut, The Rithmatist, Sanderson opens another series for teens with an ultraviolent yet playful entry into the superhero genre. If you like sci-fi books, or reading at all, you should get your hands on this series. The action leading into the third book is bittersweet, but it also paves the way for a major upheaval in both emotional and physical safety for our main characters. That doesn’t necessarily mean a cliffhanger, but the last fourth of his books are always this insane avalanche of action and major reveals. Sanderson is also the king of the OH SNAP EVERYTHING JUST WENT TO HELL ending. I can’t wait to see how their relationship develops in the third book. She is pretty resistant, but obviously cares about him as well, and seeing them work together was awesome. It’s full of action, has lots of super interesting sci-fi elements (getting to see so many epics and their powers if fascinating) and of course, a nice dose of romance. The only problem is, David is in love with Firefight (Megan), and is convinced that she can be saved from the dark madness that plagues Epics. Prof says they’re there to take out Regalia, and Firefight, who is rumored to be in Babilar. The buildings glow as well, but not from the bright billboards NYC is known for spray paint has taken on a luminescence that no one can explain. Inside the buildings, plants grow, covering everything and yielding mysteriously glowing fruit. Bridges pass from building to building, connecting the roofs in a new kind of highway. Babilar has been submerged under water, at least, most of it. They travel to Babylon Restored or Babilar (the new name for Manhattan) to try to stop the her. After killing Steelheart, David and Prof and Tia leave Newcago behind when they discover that an Epic (known as Regalia) in what was once Manhattan is sending other Epics to attack them. The majority of YA books have female main characters, so its refreshing to have a book with a guy as the lead. It’s hard to explain, but everything is fast paced, active, and there’s never a dull moment in his writing.ĭavid Charleston is an interesting main character. He doesn’t just describe the surroundings, he describes the surroundings as the character interacts with them. They’re descriptive, but in a very active way. It’s really like you’re watching a movie when you read his books. I’ve said this in a review somewhere before, but Sanderson writes very cinematically. This one is just as good as Steelheart, and somehow leaves us with more questions than we had going in. Steelheart (Reckoners #1) Review *Spoilers for Book One*īrandon Sanderson continues to blow everyone away in his second Reckoners book. And he's willing to go on a quest darker, and more dangerous even, than the fight against Steelheart to find her, and to get his answers. Somehow, he filled that hole with another Epic-Firefight. A hole where his thirst for vengeance once lived. Because killing Steelheart left a hole in David's heart. And while entering another city oppressed by a High Epic despot is a gamble, David's willing to risk it. Ruled by the mysterious High Epic, Regalia, David is sure Babylon Restored will lead him to what he needs to find. And there's no one in Newcago who can give him the answers he needs.īabylon Restored, the old borough of Manhattan, has possibilities, though. Instead, it only made David realize he has questions. And he died by David's hand.Įliminating Steelheart was supposed to make life more simple. Yet, Steelheart-invincible, immortal, unconquerable-is dead. They told David it was impossible-that even the Reckoners had never killed a High Epic. Genres: Post Apocalyptic, Romance, Science Fiction, Young Adult Published by Delacorte Books for Young Readers on January 6, 2015
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