Defiant (#4)
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson comes the final book in an epic series about a girl who will travel beyond the stars to save the world she loves from destruction.
Spensa made it out of the Nowhere, but what she saw in the space between the stars has changed her forever. She came face to face with the Delvers, and finally got answers to the questions she’s had about her own strange Cytonic gifts.
The Superiority didn’t stop in it’s fight for galactic dominance while she was gone, though. Spensa’s team, Skyward Flight, was able to hold Winzik off, and even collect allies to help with the cause, but it’s only a matter of time until humanity–and the rest of the galaxy–falls.
Defeating them will require all the knowledge Spensa gathered while in the Nowhere. But being Cytonic is more complicated than she ever could have imagined. Now, Spensa must ask herself: how far is she willing to go for victory, if it means losing herself–and her friends–in the process.
The final book in the Skyward series will free humanity, or see it fall forever.
Reviews
"A grand finale, presented with a touch light enough to buoy all the self-actualization. Also: giant space worms!"
"In sum, I loved Defiant, which delivered an engaging and impactful conclusion to the Skyward series. For fans, this novel will be the grand finale we’ve yearned for and is a testament to Brandon Sanderson’s talents. It’s a fitting end that wraps up this chapter for Skyward Flight while leaving readers yearning for more adventure in the next stage in the journey."
"This was a fitting ending to the series... Sanderson commands the narrative and has us completed invested for this journey. I can’t wait to read more of this series with Janci Patterson."
"I was engrossed from page one, from reconnecting with old friends to being thrown into the pulse-pounding action. This was well worth the wait, and I’d absolutely recommend it to anyone who has loved the series so far. And if you’re looking for a fun, accessible, yet immersive YA sci-fi series, I’d recommend checking this series out!"
"[A]n excellent book and a must read for anyone who have read the first three books in the Skyward series"
"This was well worth the wait, and I’d absolutely recommend it to anyone who has loved the series so far. And if you’re looking for a fun, accessible, yet immersive YA sci-fi series, I’d recommend checking this series out!"
"[A] must read for anyone who have read the first three books in the Skyward series"
"Everything comes together in Defiant, and I loved every minute of it. Sanderson pulled in beloved characters to do some awesome things, we saw growth in Spensa, and the denouement was very satisfying."
Awards & Accolades
#1 Amazon Kindle bestseller in Teen & Young Adult Space Opera eBooks