Paperback | 544 pages

From the #1New York Timesbestselling author of the Reckoners series,Words of Radiance,and the Mistborn trilogy comes the first book in an epic new series about a girl who dreams of becoming a pilot in a dangerous world at war for humanitys future.

Spensas world has been under attack for decades. Now pilots are the heroes of whats left of the human race, and becoming one has always been Spensas dream. Since she was a little girl, she has imagined soaring skyward and proving her bravery. But her fate is intertwined with her fathersa pilot himself who was killed years ago when he abruptly deserted his team, leaving Spensas chances of attending flight school at slim to none.

No one will let Spensa forget what her father did, yet fate works in mysterious ways. Flight school might be a long shot, but she is determined to fly. And an accidental discovery in a long-forgotten cavern might just provide her with a way to claim the stars.

And dont miss the #1New York Timesbestselling sequel,Starsight!

[A] nonstop, highflying opener.Kirkus Reviews,starred review

With thisaction-packed trilogy opener, Sanderson offers upa resourceful, fearless heroine and a memorable cast.Publishers Weekly,starred review

Sanderson deliversa cinematic adventurethat explores the defining aspects of the individual versus the society. Fans of Sandersonwill not be disappointed.SLJ

It is impossible to turn the pages fast enough.Booklist