SteelheartSteelheart
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What it's about
Ten years ago, Calamity came: a burst in the sky that gave ordinary people extraordinary powers. The public called them Epics, but Epics are no friends of humanity; with their gifts came the desire to rule. A young man joins a band of rebels determined to bring down the most powerful of them, Steelheart.
Why it's worth reading
It's a fast, fun superhero adventure from Brandon Sanderson, and one of his most popular books for teens.
You'll love it if you liked
Skyward
Red Rising
The Hunger GamesGood to know
It's the first of the Reckoners trilogy. It's written for young adults.
By the numbers
- Readers70 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller35 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #86 of the 219 young adult books we rank
- #125 of the 313 science fiction books we rank
- #711 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1337 of the 2,816 books we rank
Reads as
Thought-provoking, Adventurous, Dark
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Quick answers
Is Steelheart worth reading?
Yes. It's a fast, fun superhero adventure from Brandon Sanderson, and one of his most popular books for teens. It ranks #1,337 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 69.6 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Steelheart about?
Ten years ago, Calamity came: a burst in the sky that gave ordinary people extraordinary powers. The public called them Epics, but Epics are no friends of humanity; with their gifts came the desire to rule. A young man joins a band of rebels determined to bring down the most powerful of them, Steelheart.
How long does it take to read Steelheart?
About 10 hours (386 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Steelheart?
If you liked it, try Skyward by Brandon Sanderson, Red Rising by Pierce Brown or The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.