Steelheart by Bryan Sanderson
Posted by Yuma County Library
Reviewed by: Lauren Regenhardt
What I Read: Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson
What It's About:
Not every villain has a nemesis.
Ten years ago, Calamity struck, a blast in the sky that gave ordinary
humans extraordinary abilities. As the
Epics rise to power, the cities decline and people are suffering. David Charleston witnessed High Epic
Steelheart kill his father. He also saw
him bleed. As David vows to avenge his
father’s murder he finds himself caught him in a tangled web of plots to
overthrow Newcago’s Epic leadership alongside the revolutionary group The
Reckoners. In this comic-book in novel
form, the action never stops as David sets out to kill the invincible
Steelheart.
What I Thought: As the teen manager, it’s important to
stay up to date with their interests and obsessions. After realizing that many of my reluctant
readers-the ones that refuse to open a book unless it’s got DC or Marvel on the
front-couldn’t stop talking about this book, I knew I had to see what it was
all about. What was so awesome about
this book that got these teens to sit down and not just read it but share it
with their friends? I mean it when I say
it’s a comic book in novel form. It’s
full of action and as the villains take over you find yourself fearing them
alongside the protagonists. You find
yourself falling in love with David or with his love interest. It’s an easy read that keeps you hooked. Fans
of Marvel or DC or anyone who enjoys superheroes but not the comic book format
will love this book.
Readalikes: V Is
For Villain by Peter Moore, another novelized comic book themed around
villains.
Or look this book up
on NoveList!
