Sky's End by Marc J. GregsonMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
For this hella hyped new series opener, I'm going to give it a 3.5 rounded up to a 4. Other reviewers have pointed out how much this book is a throwback to the YA dystopian boom of the 2010s, combining a lot of well known stylistic hallmarks - a protagonist joining one of a large number of postapocalyptic factions, a certain fascination with the number twelve in the structure, first person present tense narrative, and a high dose of action punctuated by minced oaths from a Utah writer...yeah, it's safe to say that while The Maze Runner has lost its luster in part because of its author's awful behavior behind the scenes, here at last is a strong spiritual successor to rival Brandon Sanderson's Steelheart and Skyward YA sci-fi series. Already they've announced the remaining titles in the trilogy, and I'd say the confidence is well earned.
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