Sunreach

Sunreach is a novella that takes place concurrently with the events of Cytonic, the third main novel in the Skyward series. While it provides a different perspective on the overarching story, reading Cytonic first will enhance understanding of the broader narrative and character motivations.

This novella follows the character FM, offering her perspective and experiences during the events of Cytonic. It expands on the universe and introduces new elements that are relevant to the broader conflict within the Skyward saga.

Sunreach was cowritten by Brandon Sanderson and Janci Patterson. Patterson wrote the first drafts with Sanderson's plotting guidance and close collaboration.

Sunreach takes place during the events of Starsight and can be read after Starsight, though it is not required to understand Cytonic or Defiant.

FM (Freyja Marten) is a member of Poco Squadron introduced in Skyward. She is notable in the flight group for her skepticism about the war and her questions about whether fighting the Superiority is truly necessary.