Skyward Books in Order

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series of novels and a short story by Brandon Sanderson

Skyward series is published by Delacorte Press.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Skyward

    Skyward

    2018 · Brandon Sanderson

    Spensa's world has been under attack for decades, and pilots are the last hope for humanity. Spensa has always dreamed of becoming a pilot, but her…

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  2. Cover of Starsight

    Starsight

    2019 · Brandon Sanderson

    This 2019 novel by Brandon Sanderson is the second book in the Skyward series, following Skyward. Spensa has dreamed all her life of becoming a pilot…

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  3. Cover of Cytonic

    Cytonic

    2021 · Brandon Sanderson

    The third book in an epic series follows Spensa, a skilled pilot in the Defiant Defense Force. She has saved her people from the Krell and…

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  4. Cover of Defiant

    Defiant

    2023 · Brandon Sanderson

    From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson comes the final book in the Skyward series--an epic story about a girl who will…

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Companion & related books

Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.

Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Skyward series books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Skyward”. Start with “Skyward.”

How many books are in the Skyward series series?

We list 7 books by Brandon Sanderson , published between 2008–2023.

Where can I buy the Skyward series books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.