This was an extended excerpt.

I only read a few chapters, but I really enjoyed it. The writing style really flowed well, and I enjoyed it. The characters were likable from the start and were so dimensional.

I was expecting the full book but I only get like the first and second chapter, so I can´t really talk about this book. It´s Marie, so I believe it´ll a good new book.

I received the extended excerpt (an ARC) and WOW, 5/5 stars!

Plot: 5/5
Characters: 5/5
Originality: 5/5
My personal thoughts: 5/5 I loved the plot and characters, each character felt like a real person and not something just placed into a story. I enjoyed reading this ARC and will be buying th full book

I always love Marie Lu. This is a fast-paced dystopian read that, though written for teens, doesn't shy away from grief, pain, death, and the harsh realities and traumas of life. The worldbuilding and storytelling were great; the relationship side let me down a little bit.

Since this is only a preview I can't really give a full review, but I really liked what I read and I'll definitely pick up the book after reading this!

The NetGalley download for this book was just a few chapters. Thank goodness I started it a few days before publication because I didn't want to put it down.

Talin is a refugee who has been given the chance to fight as a Striker, the elite warriors of her adopted country. When her partner dies in an ambush, she is given a new one. This partner is an escaped soldier from Karensa, the encroaching kingdom her country is fighting. She is determining whether or not to trust him when they are thrust into a fight and he reveals that he is more than meets the eye. And then they inexplicably bond telepathically.

The characters and their friendships is the strongest attraction of the book. It is easy to see that they care enough for each other that they will take on unwinnable odds against them. The world building is great but the distances and areas seem much smaller until they are actually in them. Once she is running towards something she sees and then is on a horse and it still takes her awhile to get there.

Kids will love this action-packed fantasy, especially fans of Marie Lu's earlier books.

I really loved the taste I got of this excerpt enough to check the full audiobook out from the library.

I absolutely loved the little excerpt that was provided and I can't wait to pick up the finished book!

Thank you to NetGalley, Roaring Brook Press, and the author for this ARC chapter sampler. All opinions in this review are my own.
Marie Lu has been on my radar for a while, but this is the first book of hers I've read. And I really enjoyed what I read. The writing is beautiful (without being too overdone), and the characters are wonderful. Even though this is classified as sci-fi, it reads like a fantasy to me, so it should appeal to fans of both genres.
I have to say that reading about the heroine Talin broke my heart. She is unable to speak, giving her a distinct advantage as a Striker (the nation's fighting force that cannot speak while on patrol, as the sound will alert the Ghosts hunting them). But she's also a refugee from another nation that is looked down upon in Mara. So Talin is treated like dirt by the rich elite in the capital (and even her fellow Strikers) and called a rat. She's also treated with distrust in the poor neighborhood of the refugees (because she works with the elite). She fights to keep ALL of them safe & they treat her like crap! I just wanted to give her a hug.
A really satisfying read, and will not be my last from this author.

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to review this chapter sampler for Skyhunter by Marie Lu.

Marie Lu is great at sucking you in from the first page. What’s not to love about a rebel who’s part of a team that is all that’s standing between freedom, or takeover? The sampler really gave a great feeling for Lu’s writing, which is always solid and flows nicely. Her main characters are always humanistic and likable, and Talin definitely fits in nicely to this category.

Can’t wait to buy the book and read the rest of it!

I love anything that Marie Lu writes. I discovered her when I found Wildcard and from there I learned that she had a whole series. Unfortunately, I only got a sneak peek into her new book. But from that small snipet I know it is going to be an amazing book. I did get the finished copy, so once I have finished the book I will come back to give a full review on goodreads and my blog.

Thanks to Netgalley I have the opportunity to read a small extract of this novel, first of all I have to say none of Marie Lu’s books have disappointed me. She takes elements that most of the YA stories have, but she manages to use them in an incredible way.
Here we have a devastated world, Mara is the last free nation and it has to be defended at all cost. Inside Mara there are also complications as social status, discrimination, lack of food etc. Talin is the main character, she is part of a group who is trying to defend what’s left.
In the little I could read, I saw the construction of the world, the jeraquies and as I say, there are common topics I really enjoy how it was done.
At the moment I give three, because I haven’t read it completely. I can’t wait to have it in my hands and finish it.
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Gracias a Netgally tuve la oportunidad de leer un pequeño extracto de esta novela, primero que nada he de decir que los libros de Marie Lu no me han decepcionado, toman elementos ya muy comunes en la literatura juvenil, pero se las arregla para hacer algo increíble con esos detalles tan usados.
Aqui tenemos un mundo devastado y la única nación libre llamada Mara tiene que defenderse a toda costa, pero dentro de Mara también hay complicaciones, posiciones sociales, discriminación, poca comida etc. Talin, la protagonista, forma parte de este grupo que está peleando para defender lo único que les queda.
En lo poco que pude leer vi la construcción del mundo y las jerarquías y que como ya dije, son comunes, aún así resultan interesantes.
Por el momento le daré tres estrellas, ya que no lo he terminado, pero no puedo esperar a conseguirlo, porque se quedó en algo muy bueno.

I really enjoyed getting to read this excerpt of Skyhunter. Marie Lu is one of my favorite authors and I cannot wait to read the finished story.

I’ve always had love for Marie Lu’s books, her form of storytelling always seems to pull me in and keep me entertained. Ive only received the extended excerpt but I’m already intrigued about the journey of the characters and the direction of the plot. I can’t wait to see what comes next.

Omg this book is proof why I will always read whatever Marie Lu writes (even though I didn't love Kingdom of Back 😬). This story left me shook and utterly disappointed that I have to wait so long for book two. It had me on the edge of my seat the entire time and that ending was epic. You definitely need read this book!

The premise of Skyhunter by Marie Lu is what first got me. That, and I've been wanting to become more familiar with Lu's writing. This world was what I expected, classic dystopian with a sci-fi twist, Marie Lu style. I love this about her and how her world building doesn't involve an information dump at the beginning.

This ARC consisted of the first three chapters of the book. There were very few things that I didn't particularly care for. Though minor, they made the reading experience slightly less enjoyable. But they also made me add the full book to my wish list. First of all, due to the events of the first few chapters and the point of the story overall, we don't get to see much about Corian and Talin's friendship. I was so excited that there was a female-male friendship featured that didn't seem to be anything more. But then that relationship is cut off, and I deeply miss Corian. I'm hoping that the full book will include snippets of Talin remembering him and their friendship.

I also didn't like the way the initial conflicts were introduced. The obvious internal conflict was what Talin was going to do to survive without the help of her previous partner. The obvious external conflict was helping the community survive. I didn't like how they were introduced one right after another and were also so obviously connected. I'm hoping that the full book introduces another conflict that enhances one of the originals. I think it's slightly annoying how I have to wait until my finished version comes becomes THIS WAS SO COOL.

Overall, I loved the opening scene and how the world was slowly shown to the reader. I found it interesting how Talin had managed to survive, even with Corian's help, within a community that so clearly does not accept her. I am officially hyped for the full book and can't wait to talk about it constantly!!!

Great excerpt, can't wait to read the whole book! Marie Lu knows how to captivate her audience and this excerpt did just that. Skyhunter is another one of her books I look forward to.

Wow. I've only read a couple chapters of this book and I'm already hooked! I can already tell that I'm going to devour this book. This is the writing style and story that made me fall in love with Marie Lu's books. I can't wait to finish this book and look forward to see how this series plays out.

Thank you for allowing me to read this chapter excerpt!

3/5 stars
This was an okay excerpt. The plot did not immediately catch my attention. The characters were pretty well formed, but this excerpt did not live up to my expectations. I do not know if I will be reading the full novel. I was a little disappointed, especially considering how much I loved Warcross and Wildcard.
*Exerpt given by Netgally in echange for a review*

Great world building and complex characters. Fast paced, fun read. The excerpt has me very excited to read more and finish the story. This is my first read by the author and enjoyed it immensely