Synopsis
Book 1 of the Skyward series. Spensa's world has been under attack for decades. Now pilots are the heroes of what's left of the human race, and becoming one has always been Spensa's dream. Since she was a little girl, she has imagined soaring skyward and proving her bravery. But her fate is intertwined with that of her father's—a pilot himself who was killed years ago when he abruptly deserted his team, leaving Spensa the daughter of a coward, her chances of attending Flight School slim to none. No one will let Spensa forget what her father did, yet fate works in mysterious ways. Flight school might be a long shot, but she is determined to fly. And an accidental discovery in a long-forgotten cavern might just provide her with a way to claim the stars.- ★★★☆☆
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Mindful Muslim Review
The protagonist of this story is hard working, resilient, and intelligent. However, she is also aggressive, disrespectful of authority, and lacks emotional discipline. In the midst of a fast-paced story about an existential threat to a human colony, she slowly grows in self-discipline and eventually learns to tame her nafs (ego) and respect those who have authority over her.
Mindful Muslim Reader recommends this book as a standalone though it is part of a series.
