In “Starsight” by Brandon Sanderson, the sequel to “Skyward,” Spensa has proven herself as a pilot against all odds. However, the secrets of her heritage reveal a larger conflict involving the fate of the galaxy. When she discovers a mysterious new world and its inhabitants, Spensa must navigate political intrigue, establish alliances, and uncover the truths about the alien race threatening humanity. As she grapples with her identity and the burdens of leadership, the stakes escalate, pushing her to confront not only external foes but also her own fears and ambitions in a bid for survival and freedom. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called The Skyward .

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2020 by Audible Studios on Brilliance .

Brandon Sanderson was born in Nebraska in 1975. Since then he has written the Mistborn series, amongst others, become a NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author and been hailed as the natural successor to Robert Jordan. He lives in Utah.