As a child, Talin and her mother escaped to the city of Mara after their home was destroyed by the Federation. Now as Striker, one of Mara’s fiercest warriors, Talin faces constant ridicule for being a Basean outsider. Strikers are the main line of defense in protecting the city from Federation experiments such as Ghosts. These humans, turned monsters, are contorted and deformed creatures that seek to kill everything in their path. If a human is bitten by one, they will become one themselves. After her Shield - a Striker’s partner - is mauled by a ghost, Talin is forced to do the unthinkable. Just as she is about to give up hope on Mara defeating the Federation, a prisoner of war is brought into the Striker compound. Something about this man seems different to Talin. Could he be the answer to Mara’s prayers?
I’m embarrassed to say Skyhunter is my introduction to the wonderful writing of Marie Lu. However, I can guarantee this will not be the last book I read from this creative author. Most of my four and five star reads grab my attention after a few chapters. This one had me after a few pages. This Sci-Fi Fantasy story is filled with action, monsters, war, heroics, and a tid bit of romance.
I was teetering between giving this 4 or 5 stars. I ended up giving it four based on the amount of inner dialogue the reader experiences with Talin.Talin is a mute, so the reader experiences her interactions with other characters through her thoughts and when she explains what she is signing. It's a very interesting reading perspective that became a bit much for me in the more action packed parts of the story.
I’m embarrassed to say Skyhunter is my introduction to the wonderful writing of Marie Lu. However, I can guarantee this will not be the last book I read from this creative author. Most of my four and five star reads grab my attention after a few chapters. This one had me after a few pages. This Sci-Fi Fantasy story is filled with action, monsters, war, heroics, and a tid bit of romance.
I was teetering between giving this 4 or 5 stars. I ended up giving it four based on the amount of inner dialogue the reader experiences with Talin.Talin is a mute, so the reader experiences her interactions with other characters through her thoughts and when she explains what she is signing. It's a very interesting reading perspective that became a bit much for me in the more action packed parts of the story.