SKYHUNTER (Skyhunter #1)
by Marie Lu
Release Date: September 29, 2020; Roaring Brook Press
From Goodreads:
A broken world.
An overwhelming evil.
A team of warriors ready to strike back.
Talin is a Striker, a member of an elite fighting force that stands as the last defense for the only free nation in the world: Mara.
A refugee, Talin knows firsthand the horrors of the Federation, a world-dominating war machine responsible for destroying nation after nation with its terrifying army of mutant beasts known only as Ghosts.
But when a mysterious prisoner is brought from the front to Mara's capital, Talin senses there’s more to him than meets the eye. Is he a spy from the Federation? What secrets is he hiding?
Only one thing is clear: Talin is ready to fight to the death alongside her fellow Strikers for the only homeland she has left . . . with or without the boy who might just be the weapon to save—or destroy—them all.
Loyalty is life.
#1 New York Times-bestselling author Marie Lu is back with an adrenaline-laced novel about the lengths one warrior will go to fight for freedom and those she loves.
Rating: 4 of 5 stars
“May there be future dawns.”
Marie Lu's brilliance knows no bounds. She proves it time and again. I shouldn't even be all that surprised that Skyhunter has now become my top favorite read of 2020.
Whatever you expect from Skyhunter, expect it and MORE. Marie Lu weaves a strong, bold, action-packed, and thrilling story with its own brand of magic. Because not only does the book boast an incredibly, gorgeous cover but also a brilliant, unique and addictive story you will not soon forget.
I don't want to get into too many details to avoid spoiling anything. But the moment the cover and the title made sense, I knew- I KNEW- it would be impossible not to fall in love with the book. I feel so much love for this book I don't know what to do with.
Talin is such an admirable MC. She's fierce and loyal to a fault with a heart that cares deeply. I honestly regret not knowing Corian more. He was such a huge part of Talin's life and he sounded so incredibly lovely. Rooke, Jeran, and Aramin were all equally lovable. They're exactly the kind of people I would want to watch my back. I most probably won't survive the training, but I would love to try to be a Striker just to be near their awesomeness. Also? Give me more Jeran and Aramin. And Red? Slow. Burn. The most achingly beautiful slow burn there ever was to exist. That's all I'm going to say on that subject.
Skyhunter proved once again that there's nothing Marie Lu can't write. That ending left me wanting more.
How soon can I get my hands on book two?!
I received an e-arc from the publisher via Netgalley to read and review.
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