Skyward by Brandon Sanderson
Welcome to the wonderful world of creative frustration. How to describe the process of making this piece of art? There were a lot of personal blocks that slowed me down and prodded at that petty dragon, Imposter Syndrome, who hybernates in the deepest part of my brain. The main problem I had was that I loved the book so much. SKYWARD Skyward, a sci-fi fantasy with space battles, a prison planet, mysterious evil beings, and a deadly mental defect that causes cowardice. Not to mention a strong (strong as in, well-written) female protagonist,who is flawed enough to be relatable, yet spirited enough to be inspiring. Team that fact with side characters who are given the time to flourish and be essential in the plotline and you have the makings of a fundamentally great cast. Did I mention there's artificial intelligence that you get emotionally attached to? AND the whisper of super-powers that liken to a distant cousin of The Force? I don't want to get into too much detai...
