Reading Order Guide
Skyward Reading Order
Complete Order
All 5 Books, In Order
The recommended reading order for the Skyward series. Start with book one and enjoy the ride.
Skyward
A action-packed, inspiring Young Adult science fiction built around pilot, alien war, coming of age. 513 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Starsight
A adventurous, tense Young Adult science fiction built around spy mission, alien culture, identity. 461 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Skyward Flight
A adventurous, fun Young Adult ya science fiction built around alien culture, pilot, multiple povs. 608 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Cytonic
A mysterious, adventurous Young Adult science fiction built around alternate dimension, quest, self-discovery. 380 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Defiant
A epic, satisfying Young Adult science fiction built around final battle, sacrifice, friendship. 416 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
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Skyward Series Questions
Read the Skyward series in publication order: 1. Skyward, 2. Starsight, 3. Skyward Flight, 4. Cytonic, 5. Defiant. This is the intended reading order by Brandon Sanderson.
The Skyward series has 5 books totaling 2,378 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Skyward series is low-heat, averaging 0.0/5. If you want clean reads, this series delivers.
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