Calamity
Readers rate it 4.0 (693 on Hardcover)
400 pages · Released Jan 21, 2016 · Gollancz
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LGBTQ+ themes
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A note for parents
Calamity is the final book in Sanderson's Reckoners trilogy, aimed at teen and young adult readers. It contains action-driven violence and some darker thematic content including grief and moral complexity, but the language is relatively restrained and sexual content is minimal. The story emphasizes character growth, resilience, and moving beyond revenge toward purpose, making it ultimately inspirational despite its dystopian setting.
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They told David it was impossible - that even the Reckoners had never killed a High Epic. Yet, Steelheart - invincible, immortal, unconquerable - is dead. And he died by David's hand. Eliminating Steelheart was supposed to make life more simple. Instead, it only made David realize he has questions. Big ones. And there'... They told David it was impossible - that even the Reckoners had never killed a High Epic. Yet, Steelheart - invincible, immortal, unconquerable - is dead. And he died by David's hand. Eliminating Steelheart was supposed to make life more simple. Instead, it only made David realize he has questions. Big ones. And there's no one in Newcago who can give him the answers he needs. He found some of those answers in FIREFIGHT. Now, he has to decide what to do with them . . . Calamity is about what you do to fill your heart once you have vengeance.
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- Loveable Characters
- Strong Character Development
- A mix driven
- Diverse Characters
- Not Diverse Characters
- Weak Character Development
- Plot driven
- Unloveable Characters
- Literature & Fiction
- Action & Adventure
- Adventurous
- tense
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ISBN 9780575104839 · Gollancz