The Skyward series by Brandon Sanderson is 5 books of ya science fiction that runs on adventurous and fun. Spice ranges from 0/5 to 0/5 across the series, clocking in at 2,378 total pages. Here's exactly how to read them in order.
Publication order — the way Brandon Sanderson intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A action-packed, inspiring Young Adult science fiction built around pilot, alien war, coming of age. 513 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A adventurous, tense Young Adult science fiction built around spy mission, alien culture, identity. 461 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A adventurous, fun Young Adult ya science fiction built around alien culture, pilot, multiple povs. 608 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A mysterious, adventurous Young Adult science fiction built around alternate dimension, quest, self-discovery. 380 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A epic, satisfying Young Adult science fiction built around final battle, sacrifice, friendship. 416 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →The heat stays consistent across the series.
Skyward is book 1 and the intended starting point. It introduces everything you need — characters, world, and the adventurous energy that define the entire series. No prequels or companion novels required.
Read the full guide for Skyward →Read the Skyward series in publication order: 1. Skyward, 2. Starsight, 3. Skyward Flight, 4. Cytonic, and 1 more. This is the intended reading order by Brandon Sanderson.
The Skyward series has 5 books totaling 2,378 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Skyward series is low-heat, averaging 0/5. If you want clean or mild reads, this series delivers.
The Skyward series is a ya science fiction series by Brandon Sanderson with adventurous, fun, diverse vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with Skyward — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for Skyward breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.