FICTION

Firefight

by Brandon SANDERSON
432p. (The Reckoners: Bk. 2). Delacorte. 2015. lib. ed. $21.99. ISBN 9780375991226; Tr $18.99. ISBN 9780385743587; ebk. $10.99. ISBN 9780449818404. LC 2014028081.
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Gr 7 Up—A nonstop, explosive sequel to Sanderson's epic series opener, Steelheart (2013). With Steelheart dead, David returns to the city to fight three seemingly indestructable Epics. With smart-aleck dialogue and humorous descriptions balancing the violent battle scenes, Sanderson manages to explore deeper themes and character development along with the blockbuster plotline.
In a devastated near-future America, David and his fellow resistance fighters stand against another Epic (once-human supervillain): Regalia, who rules a submerged NYC. Further exploring the Epics' origins, limits, and potential for redemption, this sequel to Steelheart complicates the dichotomy of good humans versus evil Epics and shifts David's motivation from revenge to reconciliation, deepening his character amid multiple inventive action sequences.
Reviewed by Staff , Apr 01, 2015

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