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Cytonic (Skyward, #3)

Brandon Sanderson
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Cytonic (Skyward, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2021

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Brandon Sanderson

Cytonic (Skyward, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

415

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Space • Distant Future

Theme
Publication Year

2021

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

HL660L

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Super Short Summary

Cytonic by Brandon Sanderson is the third book in the Skyward series. The story follows Spensa, a daring pilot with mysterious abilities, as she ventures into unknown realms to uncover truths about herself and her world. The journey challenges her understanding of friendship, loyalty, and her own potential.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

66,529 ratings

78%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Brandon Sanderson's Cytonic continues to dazzle with its imaginative world-building and fast-paced storyline. Enthusiasts praise Sanderson's deft character development and complex plotting. However, some critics note a dip in the narrative's freshness compared to earlier installments. Overall, a worthy addition to the Skyward series, even if it doesn't wholly surpass its predecessors.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Cytonic (Skyward, #3)?

Readers who enjoy Cytonic by Brandon Sanderson are typically fans of young adult science fiction with strong world-building and dynamic protagonists. If you love the space adventures and coming-of-age themes in Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card or the resilient character arcs found in The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins, this book will captivate you.

4.3

66,529 ratings

78%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

415

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Space • Distant Future

Theme
Publication Year

2021

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

HL660L

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