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Skyward · Brandon Sanderson
Skyward books in order
There are 4 books in Skyward. The latest, Defiant, came out in 2023, and Brandon Sanderson hasn't announced another one yet.
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Release information last checked 24 October 2026.
Skyward books in order
2018Book 1Skyward
2019Book 2Starsight
2018Book 3Cytonic
2023Book 4Defiant
Companion stories
2021CompanionSunreach
2021CompanionReDawn
2005CompanionEvershore
2023CompanionHyperthief
What Skyward is about
From the description of Skyward, the first book.
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.
Skyward at a glance
- Author
- Brandon Sanderson
- Books published
- 4
- Companion stories
- 4
- Still to come
- None announced yet
- First book published
- 2018
Questions readers ask
Is there going to be another Skyward book?
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How many books are in Skyward?
4 books have been published in Skyward so far, plus 4 companion stories.
What order should I read Skyward in?
Read the main books in order: 1. Skyward, 2. Starsight, 3. Cytonic, 4. Defiant. The 4 companions can be read alongside them.
Is Skyward finished?
Brandon Sanderson hasn't announced another Skyward book, so it may be finished. Series do come back, though, and AuthorPing will let you know if a new one is announced.
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