BookBingeSkyward Books in Order
A YA science-fiction saga following Spensa Nightshade, a young pilot fighting to prove herself in a war against alien forces threatening the last remnants of humanity.
Here is the complete Skyward reading order — all 4 books by Brandon Sanderson, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- Skyward(2018)
- Starsight(2019)
- Cytonic(2021)
- Defiant(2023)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the Skyward series?
There are 4 books in the Skyward series by Brandon Sanderson, beginning with Skyward (2018) and most recently Defiant (2023).
What is the first Skyward book?
The first book is Skyward, published in 2018. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read Skyward in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.