Firefight (Reckoners 2)

Escrito por Brandon Sanderson

Narrado por Íñigo Montero

Firefight es el segundo volumen de la elogiada «Trilogía de los Reckoners» de Brandon Sanderson, el autor de fantasía épica que más lectores está ganado en todo el mundo y que ya se ha convertido en el futuro heredero del trono de todo un género.

La presente edición de Firefight incluye el relato «Mitosis», cuya lectura se sitúa entre los libros uno y dos de la trilogía.

La ciudad de Chicago Nova es libre.

Le dijeron a David que era imposible, que ni siquiera los Reckoners habían sido capaces de matar a un Gran Épico. Sin embargo, Steelheart -invencible, inmortal, inamovible- ha muerto. Y David fue el responsable de su fin. Acabar con Steelheart debería haber completado la vida de David. Pero en realidad, solo le sirvió para ser consciente de todas las preguntas para las que no tiene respuesta. Y en Chicago Nova nadie puede contestarlas.

Pese a todo, en Babilonia Restaurada, el lugar antes conocido como Manhattan, quizá pueda encontrar las respuestas. Es unan urbe inundada y triste, gobernada por la Gran Épica Regalia, pero David está seguro de que por allí pasa el camino que le llevará a lo que busca. Es arriesgado entrar en una ciudad bajo el yugo de una despótica Gran Épica, pero para David la apuesta vale la pena. Porque la muerte de Steelheart solo logró dejarle un enorme vacío donde antes residía su sed de venganza: en el corazón. Había logrado llenar ese vacío con Firefight, una Épica desaparecida. Y ahora se embarcará en una empresa más peligrosa y siniestra que la rebelión contra Steelheart.

Partirá en busca de Firefight y de las respuestas que necesita.

Reseña:
«Brandon Sanderson es una leyenda.»
Alexelcapo, @EvilAFM

«Otra victoria de Sanderson... Simplemente, un escritor brillante.»
Patrick Rothfuss

• Idioma: Español
• Editorial: Penguin Random House Audio
• Traductor: Pedro Jorge Romero
• Fecha de lanzamiento: 8 jul 2021
• ISBN: 9788418037153

Brandon Sanderson

BRANDON SANDERSON (Nebraska, 1975) es el gran autor de fantasía del siglo XXI. Tras debutar en 2006 con su novela Elantris, ha deslumbrado a más de cincuenta millones de lectores en casi cuarenta lenguas con el Cosmere, el fascinante universo de magia que comparten la mayoría de sus obras. Sus best sellers son considerados clásicos instantáneos, comola saga Mistborn, la decalogía El Archivo de las Tormentas y otras novelas, como Trenza del mar Esmeralda, Steelheart o Escuadrón. Con un plan de publicación de más de veinte futuras obras (que contempla la interconexión de todas ellas), el Cosmere se convertirá en el universo más extenso e impresionante jamás escrito en el ámbito de la fantasía épica. Sanderson vive en Utah con su esposa e hijos y enseña escritura creativa en la Universidad Brigham Young. Curso de escritura creativa es el libro que recoge sus valiosos consejos.

Comentarios para Firefight (Reckoners 2)

[jazzbird61 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

Whoo! That was a wild ride. I highly recommend the audio book version of this book--the narrator does a fantastic job of picking up the humor and emotion in the book.

Great story!

[wanderlustlover_1 · Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas]

Spring 2020 (Feb);

A good followup to book one, I found myself able to predict a far broader section of this book, but I, also, found myself more and more at odds with the choices of our main character. Several times he hid things which I didn't think made sense. Two or three times he forgot drastically important things that made scene more dramatic than they needed to be, if he'd only remembered them.

Again, I love the new found-family pocket in our new city. I was very, very happy to see another new pocket of Reckoners. I am endlessly more curious about Dawn's Light than anyone else in here. Except maybe Calamity, but that's supposed to be the point of that reveal and the denial of the offering, too. I think my only big surprise in this one was where Prof ended up (except we've already set up how that falls out with Megan, too).

I am very much looking forward to the next (and last) book in this series, but I'll be pausing to read some fitting books for Black History Month before I get there.

[jennybeast · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

I think I like this one even better than Steelheart, much to my surprise. I'm not entirely sure why -- perhaps because of the really fascinating and beautiful image of New York flooded and flowering with glowing fruit and radiant graffiti. Perhaps because of the cautious optimism that David seems to have despite increasing manipulations fomr the local Epics. Perhaps in the slow unfolding of a really satisfying story. In every way a worthy sequel.

[ray_-1 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

Actual rating: like 3.5 I suppose?

I don't know how to feel about this entire book series to be completely honest.
Objectively speaking? It's fine. Not great, not incredible, just fine.
But the fact that it's a Brandon Sanderson series is making me judge it far too harshly.
Did I maybe go in with very high expectations? Hell yeah I did, mainly because all of Sanderson's other works I've read so far were incredible.

I still think the idea of this book is really good, it's written beautifully, has an interesting cast (mostly) but it's still lacking something!
Something that bothered me in this book was the romance. I just didn't connect with it at all, I didn't really care about it and hell I thought David was an idiot for just trusting her like that even after everything.
I didn't really enjoy the way things were revealed in this book, or even how the characters reached certain conclusions or information. There was a lot of telling instead of showing and a lot of the information was just handed to the characters.

I must however give credit where credit is due, the ending of this book was quite interesting, I liked how it played out despite everything else.

All in all this was a fine read, I probably would've enjoyed it more if I had lower expectations when I started it.

[belana-990668 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

This is just a brief review, but don't let this stop you from listening to this great trilogy. No fantasy story, as Brandon Sanderson fans might expect, but a dystopy.



This is the second volume in the Reckoners trilogy, and it was another great listen. MacLeod Andrews does a fantastic job at bringing the characters to life, and the story has a lot of surprises, too. You really don't know who to trust, and what to believe. David himself doubts that killing the epics is the right thing to do. He'd rather try to save them, but this idea isn't fancied by anyone else in his team. The situation seems hopeless, a small team of people are fighting against men with superpowers -- yet there's humour to be found, especially when our hero uses his badly chosen similes, which he himself calls metaphors. The language is very good, demonstrating once again that you can write a book without resorting to cussing and cursing and yet portray the most difficult and hopeless situations in a convincing manner.

In the end, the line between friends and foes starts to blur, and the result is surprising. I can't wait to listen to the third and last book in this fantastic series.

[ftbooklover · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

Firefight is the second book in the Reckoners series and the sequel to Steelheart. David has acquired the nickname "Steelslayer" after the death of Steelheart. David and the Reckoners continue to hunt down and kill Epics in Newcago until Prof tells him that they are off to the city that had once been New York now called Babilar in order to kill the Epic controlling the city named Regalia who is able to control water. While in Babilar, David again makes contact with Megan and struggles to defend her to the other Reckoners, but David is convinced that she is not the evil Epic that they think she is. Also, Tia and David continue to look for weaknesses of the Epics and what connection they may have.

This second book in the series is as good as the first. Not only is it well written, but it asks very good thematic questions about bravery vs. fear and what really makes a hero. A very good story that concludes in Calamity.

[paven-14534 · Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas]

A good enough read. Like the world more than the action.

[andy_dimartino · Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas]

Like this series, very reminiscent of the Mistborn series

[pdcread · Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas]

He was told it was impossible to kill a high Epic, one of these dark, powerful, almost invincible, super human entities that amassed powers after calamity, but David did, and he is now known as Steelslayer.

But now he is seeking answers, and the trail leads him to Babylon Restored, the old borough of Manhattan, now semi submerged and ruled by Regalia, an all seeing and mysterious High Epic. It is huge risk as he is seen as a huge threat by them, but with the help of the other Reckoners he thinks that he can finds the answers and person he seeks. But the danger and stakes are much higher when they realise that Obliteration, an epic who lives and breathes his name and reputation, is in the city and fully intends to destroy everything. Other strange things are happening too, glowing plants and graffiti imply that there is another Epic at work too.

Once again Sanderson has created a new and highly original post apocalyptic world, Moving from the original city in Steelheart, this new one is strange and dark and dangerous, and comes across as a New York that has succumbed to the waves. Coupled with a fast paced and twisty plot this made for an interesting dystopian novel. David’s character has some depth, and some good flaws, but the others feel shallow and two dimensional. There is a hint of a romantic liaison with another character, but could also be called infatuation, that I guess will go further in the final book in the series. I do like Sanderson’s imagination though, all of his books demonstrate that he is prepared to think utterly differently to other authors, and this is no different.

[skybalon · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

Another solid Sanderson effort. The world-building was mostly accomplished in the first book but is continued nicely here. If you liked the first book, you'll like this one and want to finish the trilogy.

[brannonsg · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

How to describe "Firefight?" Maybe like this: I hated setting this book down, but life is not free of responsibilities. When it ended I immediately wanted to buy book 3.

Firefight is book two of the trilogy about a group of rebels known as The Reckoners. The Reckoners were formed to fight back against the Epics, a group of people suddenly granted superpowers by a force known as Calamity. The problem with these super-charged people is that whenever they use their powers, their souls grow dark. Not a good thing for those around them, who suddenly become an annoyance, and therefore disposable.

Book Two follows the team of Reckoners after one major battle concludes (in book 1). This time, they are drawn to what used to be New York, now called Babilar, which is run by an Epic who has flooded the city, a city mysteriously lit by glowing neon paint.

The action is fast paced from start to finish. There is no foul language and nothing sexually explicit. If I had to give a criticism of the book it would be that it ended very suddenly, but the author does want us to read book 3, so it's hard to complain too much.

416 pages.

[ssimon2000-1 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

Firefight was stupendous.

With Steelheart dead, NewCago is under the Reckoners control but lately there have been a few Epics who have come with one thing in mind: kill the person who took down Steelheart. Why are so many coming and for what reason??

They soon learn the reason and travel to Babylon Restored in search of the High Epic, Regalia. Things aren't as they seem, of course, as there are a lot of Epics in the city and Regalia has invited Obliteration there to, well, obliterate Babylon Restored. Enough about the plot; anything more would be spoilers.

This book is amazing, epic, phenomenal and anything else that comes to mind along those lines.

David is one of the best heroes I've read in a long time. He is brave and selfless, but also reckless and impulsive. David has grown immensely from the boy who wanted nothing but revenge to a young man who wants to help people, no matter who they are! He has had many close calls with Epics since joining the Reckoners, but Regalia and her posse take him to the brink.

Sanderson also introduces a few more characters, including Val, Excel, and Missy. Missy is another awesome character with her upbeat attitude. Then we have the High Epics of Babylon Restored: Regalia, the self appointed Queen of Bablyon Restored; Obliteration, who has already destroyed Houston, San Diego and Albuquerque; and Dawnslight, the mysterious Epic that the local people seem to pray to.

Sanderson continues to throw twists and turns at every opportunity. We learn a little more about Calamity, and we also learn more about Prof and Firefight. Sanderson's propensity for weaving a tale that you can immediately dive into is phenomenal!

Firefight was an action-packed, intense and emotional read. One of the things that captured me were the moral arguments being presented. The Reckoners were hunting Epics simply because they were Epics, without a thought of the person being hunted. This presents a conundrum for David and Prof, who debate and argue throughout the book.

I listened to the audio and again MacLeod Andrews did an amazing job. He portrays each character perfectly, pulling the listener into the story.

Looking forward to the next book in the series, Calamity!

[tjsjohanna_1 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

There is a lot of great action in this second installment. David is still trying to figure out what makes one an Epic and how to take them down. His feelings have changed as he has gotten to know the Prof and Megan, but he still fights valiantly and continues his improvising - and his terrible metaphors! Where the last novel showed a changed Chicago, this one pictures a changed New York City. I liked the imagery Mr. Sanderson created.

[mommatracey · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

Another great book! Loving the series. So much to enjoy

[tysonadams · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

Ever wonder what Waterworld would have been like with supervillains in it? Yeah, me neither.

In the second instalment of The Reckoners, David Charleston has become Steelslayer: killer of Epics. Which means that Newcago, whilst freed from tyranny, has regular visits from Epics intent on killing Steelslayer. The Reckoners discover that the ruler of Babilar (Manhattan) has been sending these assassins, so they go to confront Regalia, an Epic from Prof's past. Because that will end well.

Firefight is an interesting sequel to Steelheart in that the first book was about revenge, whilst this novel was about trying to understand your enemy. In fact, it even flirts with the idea that evil can't be addressed with killing but instead requires compassion. Pretty heady stuff for a YA novel. Don't worry, there are fights, guns, and even some swords in the story too.*

This was an enjoyable read. If anything it had more humorous similes (or is that metaphors?) that were such a welcome feature of the protagonist's narration. I'm looking forward to finishing the series with book three: Calamity.

*Can't sneak the moral indoctrination in without a bit of violence to hide it.

[kaip.g1 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

This book by Brandon Sanderson was by far one of my favorite books. It has surprising plot twists, good characters turned bad, and vice versa. It has good character development to make you feel like you stuck with David (the main character) for a long time and make you get emotionally attached to the series. Now let's get on with the review. After the first book, Steelheart, David is confused what to do with his life, and how to think about the Epics (humans with superpowers). Epics are basically supervillains and only supervillains. There are no superheroes. Whenever Epics use their powers, they feel EVIL. They turn narcissistic, and they cannot fight it. It's like and addiction, but only 100 times stronger. They start to kill other human beings just because they "inconvenienced" them. So they think: HOW DARE YOU STAND IN MY WAY WHILE I'M GOING TO GET MY LUNCH! WAIT WHAT WAS THAT?! DID I HEAR A WHIMPER? I HATE WHIMPERS! DIE DIE DIE DIE! EVERONE ELSE DIE TO SO THEY KNOW NOT TO WHIMPER IN MY WAY! This is an over-exaggeration, but you get what I mean.Ok, back on track with the review. One great thing about this book was that the characters are actually smart. In a lot of books, the bad guys make super dumb mistakes that even a kindergartener would not make. The supervillains here are clever, making subtle moves that you won't see or get the meaning of why they did it until the end of the book, and you connect the dots of the entire purpose of the villain's actions. This book takes place roughly about 15 years after the present day when the governments of the world fell to the power of the ruthless Epics. In this book, after David and the team of the other Epic-slayers (also called the Reckoners) go from Chicago (now it's called Newcago after the Epics rose to power) to Babilar (Babylon Restored), the present-day Manhattan. They manage to kill the Epic that they were trying to kill, Regalia. During the process, Prof, who is the leader of the Reckoners, is forced to use his secret Epic powers. Epics don't go bad if they don't use their power. Prof is now corrupt and kills two of the Reckoners. The book ends here.

[forevermasterless · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

This is a shining example of why you shouldn't judge a Sanderson book until you hit the final pages. While I did like this book from the get-go, I had one huge quibble. I didn't like how far Sanderson leaned into the disappointing idea that an Epic's powers themselves drive them to cruelty. That they were simply under the power of a corrupting influence, unable to control themselves or to really be held accountable for their actions. It was something that was hinted at at the end of Steelheart, and I hated it then, although I'd hoped it would be swept aside as a red herring. I saw it as a cop-out. A way for Sanderson, optimist and Mormon, to avoid tackling the darker nature of humanity. A way to put the blame on something other than our inherent evils.

This quibble lasted through most of the book, as David struggled with his new, complicated, view of Epics and their behavior. He felt guilt for killing them, knowing how the powers corrupt their thoughts. He struggled to decide which Epics to trust (Megan, Prof, etc.). I won't go into details, but by the end you will know how an Epic's weakness is derived, and you will get an updated theory as to why they become corrupt. It's far more nuanced than I believed it would be, and it does place the blame squarely on the individual, if in a more roundabout way than I initially wanted. In many ways it is a more intelligent approach than saying all people are evil, because who really believes that? There is good, and evil, in everyone. It's a matter of circumstance, base personality, upbringing, insecurity, need, and greed that determine the rest. I thought I had outsmarted Sanderson. That my imaginary version of this series, where Epics are really just people acting evil like people do, would be a better story. I was so wrong that I just want to slap myself. Touche, Sanderson. Touche.

In addition to that, you will get a huge revelation about what Calamity, the celestial event that created the Epics, actually is. It makes the title of the next book seem so appropriate, and gives me chills. The end of this series is going to be a wild ride.

[narilka · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

It used to be called New York City. Now they call it Babylon Restored or Babilar for short. Regalia, an Epic with powers tied to water, has flooded the city and made herself its ruler. She has been sending minor Epics to Newcago as a way to lure The Reckoners to her domain. But why? What is Regalia's goal? It's obviously a trap and what better way to find out what's going on than to deliberately spring it.

Firefight is the second book in The Reckoners trilogy by Brandon Sanderson. The story begins a few months afterSteelheart. We are dropped straight into the action as the team is in the middle of a mission to take out an Epic named Sourcefield. It turns out that Sourcefield was sent by another Epic as a sort of gauntlet thrown down in challenge. Naturally the Reckoners accept the challenge to find out what's going on. And, of course, to kill some Epics while they're at it.

With the change in location comes a slight change in story. With David's quest for revenge over, he has to decide what's next for him. How do you find a new purpose in life to fill in the hole that's left behind? The story becomes a lot more introspective as David ponders these questions along with what is the true nature of Epics. Where do their powers come from? How are their weaknesses determined? Maybe things are not so random after all. Through it all David remains highly likeable and he still can't get the hang of how to create a good metaphor. Here's one of my favorite examples:

I needed to say something. Something romantic! Something to sweep her off her feet.

"You're like a potato!" I shouted after her. "In a minefield."

She froze in place. Then she spun on me, her face lit by a half-grown fruit. "A potato," she said flatly. "That’s the best you can do? Seriously?"

"It makes sense," I said. "Listen. You’re strolling through a minefield, worried about getting blown up. And then you step on something, and you think, 'I'm dead.' But it’s just a potato. And you’re so relieved to find something so wonderful when you expected something so awful. That's what you are. To me."

"A potato."

"Sure. French fries? Mashed potatoes? Who doesn't like potatoes?"

"Plenty of people. Why can't I be something sweet, like a cake?"

"Because cake wouldn’t grow in a minefield. Obviously."

Yep, that is David trying to be romantic. Speaking of, yes there is a romantic plot in this one. No, it's not like your typical YA romance, see quote above, and I found it endearing.

We're also introduced to some new characters. Only 3 members of the original team travel to the next city and we're introduced to a second Reckoners cell. It's interesting at just how small and specialized these teams are. The team in Babilar seemed to be primarily about recon before David and crew show up for the action.

The story is fast paced and action packed. In true Sanderson style there are a couple more plot twists, a great reveal or two and an even deeper mystery to solve. I can't wait to see how it all wraps up in the final book.

[becky_mckenna-1 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

The was another Buddy Read with The Hubsters of the ebook & audio version. Just as it was with Steelheart, the twists in this story have left us speechless! We are a little burnt out over the repeated use of "sparks" or "calamity" for a curse word, but we'll survive. It's better than the alternative F-bomb any day, but all things in moderation. I think I heard Hubsters say "Calamity, Dog..." after The Dog asked to do her business at 3:15AM, but that's what happens when you binge a series...and have a Dog almost as old as gas powered vehicles in doggie years.

Anyway, as long as Hubsters doesn't fall into the habit of using David's gawd-awful similes, I'm good. Back to the book...

This series is like an Epic with thermonuclear fingernails! Seriously, this is a very good series. It's unique and David has a youthful naiveté about him that is very endearing. Prof is also a cool character and we hope the next book will shed some light on his past. Surely we haven't lost him to the dark side. Right? Right!? *sniffles* We also learned more about the Epics, their vulnerabilities, and what being an Epic will do to their humanity. Is it possible to overcome the negative effects of being an Epic? The Big Question for David: Can Meghan overcome the damage that's been done to her humanity?

The author definitely has a way of leaving us wanting more! So, hear we are, debating the evils of purchasing the next audiobook or waiting thirteen miserable days for the next Audible credits. I figure the standoff will last until Hubster gets home from work.

Excuse me while I check our book spending allowance. Looks like we will be moving on to Calamity this evening.

[brendaklaassen · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

This is the second book in a trilogy about taking over a futuristic world. I am glad there are human characters along with the High Epic characters in these stories. I enjoyed the twisty, turns plot with never ending action. I did enjoy some of the romance. I found myself rooting for the underdog all the time. The author did such a good job in writing that I gave up trying to figure out what was going to happen next and just followed along while really enjoying the ride. I will be finishing this trilogy.

[tapestry100 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

 The followup to Brandon Sanderson's Steelheart finds the Reckoners now in charge of the city of Nercago, but David feels they need broaden their influence, so they set their sets for Babylon Restored, what was once Manhattan. There they take on the High Epic Regalia and her hang of thugs, both Epic and human. David searches for answers to questions that the fall of Steelheart left him, while at the same time trying to figure out what Reglia's larger plan is for the city.

As much as I enjoyed Steelheart, I enjoyed Firefight even more. The twists and turns of the story were great, and as more answers to what the Epics actually are are answered, the more I want to know about the final outcome of the story. Will definitely be reading Calamity when it is released.

[anyaejo · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

I was really excited about the change in location at the beginning but hit a major slump in the middle. Once I got to the last 1/3 though I was hooked and telling the boy just one more page before dinner ;). Sanderson can still completely surprise me after so many books and I can't wait to find out how everything ends!

[adamwolf_1 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

I liked this quite a bit more than the first one!

[fyrefly98 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

Summary: After killing Steelheart, David and the Reckoners try to rebuild the city of Newcago, but David's whole life has been fueled by a quest for vengeance… and now that he's achieved it, he's not sure what to do with himself. Soon Prof decides it's time to leave, and they head off to Babylon Restored - a flooded city formerly known as the island of Manhattan - to help the Reckoner cell there. Babilar is controlled by Regalia, a High Epic that can control water. The Reckoners don't know her weakness, however, so they're not sure how to kill her… and to make matters worse, she has other Epics running around in the city - Obliteration, who can absorb and then release stored energy, repeatedly turning himself into a human bomb, and Firefight - or Megan, as David still thinks of her, when he's planning how to save her from her powers and from the other Reckoners. They're going to need all their skills to bring down Regalia, but every time they draw on Prof's powers, he edges closer and closer to the dark side.

Review: I really enjoyed this one (which is as I expected, but always nice to be right). It's got all of the things that Sanderson does well: a quick-moving plot, awesome fight scenes, and creative worldbuilding where everything works together seamlessly. I found it maybe a little slow to start with - part of that was getting my head back into the world of the Epics, for sure - but then I got caught in the Sanderson avalanche and could barely put it down. The fight scenes were great, easy to visualize and exciting, particularly those in which David's using the spyril water-jetpack. I thought the setting was very cool - I'm a Chicago girl at heart, so of course I loved the first one, but I could picture Babilar much better than I could Newcago, but Sanderson paints the scene so well that I could absolutely see the flooded city with the phosphorescent glowing graffiti. And as good as the worldbuilding was, the magic system was even better (or the superhero powers system, whatever.) I don't want to give too much away, but in this book, David starts to understand more about how the powers and weaknesses fit together, and starts to piece together some of the explanations - although there's certainly a lot of explanations left for the third book… I can't wait! 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Recommendation: This will make basically no sense if you haven't read the first book, but if you like superhero stories or Sanderson's other books, the series is pretty great.

[gsb68 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

Great book! Brandon Sanderson is my favorite author right now and you can always expect incredible action set-pieces and empathetic characters.

[mountie9_1 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

Excellent 2nd book in an intriguing series. Not as good as first, but still awesome. Nice character development in this one and exceptional world building. Fab use of humour. Want next book NOW! OMG. The ending (Ok I had a feeling that I knew what was going to happen) is edge of your seat and holy crap kinda stuff.

[spencerwithanr · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

This story and writing has evolved and improved from Steelheart. It is clear that Sanderson has realized what he can do in a world controlled by people with super powers. He pushes the imagination much more than in the first book. David's voice matures and become what the reader expects, for the better. It is apparent that Sanderson is trying to fix some of the annoying bits of David's voice: the metaphors. After finishing the book I was super frustrated because I have to wait a year before the next book. It is a fun entertaining book that is hard to put down.

[wyvernfriend · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

Now that David is known as Steelslayer he is a target of other epics. He has an opportunity to go to New Babylon or Babilar where Manhattan used to be. There the epic Regalia rules, with an iron fist, she seems to be gathering Epics, one of which is Obliteration, who wiped out a whole city once. Megan is there too. David has to work out what he believes about Epics, because it looks like they're not all as evil as he originally thought and with absolute power there isn't always absolute corruption.

Interesting but I wasn't as engaged as I'd like.

[renbedell · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

The second book in the Reckoners series takes the story further and delves more deeply into the main characters and the Epics. This books has an improvement on how the characters interact that doesn't seem childish. The story is more creative and original compared to the first book. It holds your attention the entire time with a good amount of suspense, love interest, and character development. The ending is great and sets the tone for the next book. All in all a great book!

[krau0098 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

This is the 2nd book in the Reckoners series. The third book in the series will be titled Calamity and is scheduled for a 2016 release. Although I haven’t enjoyed these books as much as Sanderson’s fantasy series, it is still a great series that I have enjoyed reading. I liked this book even better than the first book in the series.

Our main hero David, aka Steelslayer, journeys outside of Newcago with Prof to check out the city of Babylon Restored which is ruled by the mysterious Regalia. When they arrive they are faced with many other Epics and another High Epic (the awful Obliteration). David is also hoping to get news of Firefight (Megan). Additionally our (strangely metaphor obsessed and totally geeked out about Epics) hero is trying to solve the mystery behind the Epics’ weaknesses.

The book is mainly about solving a couple mysteries; what is Regalia up to with luring Epics to her city of Babylon Restored and can David finally figure out why the Epics have the weaknesses they have?

I loved all the action and the quirky characters in this story. The dialogue is snappy and fun to read and I love David’s obsession with bad metaphors. The world building is fantastic. The Epics’ powers and weaknesses follow a complex system of “magic” which is something Sanderson is well known for and something I really enjoy.

The plot is well done and I continue to love David and Megan as characters. We meet many new interesting characters as well. I love meeting new Epics and learning about their powers and weaknesses. We even get a first glance at the epic Calamity. I love that in this series superheroes aren’t necessarily the saviors of society but instead pay a deep price for their powers.

Another one of my favorite parts of this book is how David is working to discover why Epics have the weaknesses they have. This was incredibly well done and interesting and I love where this whole concept is going.

Overall this was a fantastic action-packed science fiction novel that is an interesting blend of superheroes, science fiction, dystopian, and post-apocalyptic themes. I really enjoy the characters, the complex world, and the
interesting idea of Epics and their powers. I would recommend to those who enjoy fast-paced reads with a superhero type of theme to them.