![]() As usual I spent most of the book trying to figure out exactly what was happening. It was like a volcano with the lid on (a Davidesque metaphor). The plot just built and built until there was no way of containing it any further. The book started out with an incredible opening scene and from there it never seemed to slow down. Each character was distinct and interesting and I grew very attached to them throughout the book.īut for me the best part of the book was it's amazing plot full of action, mystery, and surprise twists. There was snarky and badass Megan, intelligent and mysterious Prof, hilarious and optimistic Cody, thoughful and supportive Abraham, and Tia who is cautious and resourceful. All of The Reckoners were fantastic and likable. But more than just David, the book was full of amazing secondary characters all of whom I loved. Probably my favorite thing about him is how truly bad he is at metaphors, it was quite the comic relief! The entire book I wanted to see him succeed and get exactly what he wanted because it was also what I wanted. And whilethat is what drives him he is so much more than that, he is also intelligent and funny. Right away we are able to connect with him and his struggle for vengence. ![]() First there's David who is an amazing protagonist and MC. It is these characters that really made me love this book. As the old saying goes "power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely." But what would they say about super powers? I love books that explore this concept and Steelheart is the kind of book the beauty handles this idea and creates a host of characters that are not only deliciously evil but complex and dubious. There is such a deep-seated theme throughout the book about power and control. This is a book about people who allowed their powers to go to their head. This is not Batman and Superman flying around helping keep the streets free from crime. It is also clear right from the beginning that these Epics are not heroes. And while these Epics do their best to control the people and "provide" for them, it's pretty clear that things are not going very well. The book on the whole has a definite post-apocalyptic feel with the world being changed completely by an odd event that gives people supernatural powers. The rules are clear and unlike anything else I have read about previously. It's not at all overwhelming and we are definitely shown and not told about this world. It may seem complicated but Sanderson makes it all seem so natural and easy to understand. And there is a hierarchy, those who have the best or most powers are the people in charge. Whether you are an illusionist who can make people see things, can create total darkness, generate power, fly, give your powers to others, you name it there is probably a person with that power. Each Epic has it's own very specific power that is unlike anyone elses. Everything is so lusciously described in incredible deatail and the world of these heroes or Epics is incredibly unique and well-developed. If you're familiar with Brandon Sanderson then you know that what he does incredibly well is create an interesting and complex. Despite it's conotation within the story, that's what Steelheart is. Seriously, how do you describe a book with an incredible world, amazing characters, and a brilliant plot full of mind-blowing twists? The only word that comes to mind is epic. I no longer need to write this book because Brandon Sanderson has written it so well and I will never reach hat level. Superheroes that are douchey, power-hungry jerks who do more harm than good. So I have a bunch of different ideas for books I would like to write/read. For years, like the Reckoners, David's been studying, and planning - and he has something they need. He wants Steelheart - the Epic who is said to be invincible. A shadowy group of ordinary humans, they spend their lives studying Epics, finding their weaknesses, and then assassinating them.Īnd David wants in. Nobody fights the Epics.nobody but the Reckoners. ![]() And to rule man you must crush his wills. With incredible gifts came the desire to rule. The awed public started calling them Epics. It was a burst in the sky that gave ordinary men and women extraordinary powers. Published: September 2013 by Delacorte Press (Random House)
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