De la Peña can uncork delicate but vivid scenes.” - The New York Times “De la Peña has created a rare thing: a plot-driven YA with characters worthy of a John Green novel.”- Entertainment Weekly, A. As the training tests their limits, Naomi and Leo’s relationship deepens with each life-altering experience they encounter.īut it’s only when the finalists become fewer and their destinies grow nearer that the two can fathom the full weight of everything at stake: the world, the stars, and their lives. In this cutthroat atmosphere, surrounded by strangers from around the world, Naomi finds an unexpected friend in Leo. She fears something equally sinister awaiting the Final Six beneath Europa’s surface. But Naomi, an Iranian-American science genius, is suspicious of the ISTC and the fact that a similar mission failed under mysterious circumstances, killing the astronauts onboard. With Earth irreparably damaged, the future of the human race rests on their shoulders.įor Leo, an Italian championship swimmer, this kind of purpose is a reason to go on after losing his family. Overnight, they become global celebrities in contention for one of the six slots to travel to Europa-Jupiter’s moon-and establish a new colony, leaving their planet forever. When Leo and Naomi are drafted, along with twenty-two of the world’s brightest teenagers, into the International Space Training Camp, their lives are forever changed. This is the next must-read for fans of Illuminae and The Martian. Set in the near future, this action-packed YA novel-already optioned by Sony Pictures-will take readers out of this world and on a quest to become one of six teens sent on a mission to Jupiter’s moon. "A straight-up Marvel Comics-style action drama."- Kirkus Reviews “ An absolute page-turner."”- Publishers Weekly Sanderson uses plot twists that he teases enough for readers to pick up on to distract from the more dramatic reveals he has in store.” -The A.V. leaves panting for the sequel.” - Booklist, Starred
★ “ Snappy dialogue, bizarre plot twists, high-intensity action, and a touch of mystery and romance . he’s simply a brilliant writer. Period.” -Patrick Rothfuss, author of the New York Times and USA Today bestseller The Name of the Wind And it turns out that the Reckoners might just need David, too. But to exact revenge in this new world, David will need the Reckoners-a shadowy group of rebels bent on maintaining justice. How far would you go for revenge if someone killed your father? If someone destroyed your city? If everything you ever loved was taken from you? David Charleston will go to any lengths to stop the Epics. The #1 New York Times Bestselling Series Perfect gift for fans of the Maze Runner series, this includes all three books in Brandon Sanderson's Reckoners series- Steelheart, Firefight, and Calamity.
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