Young adult · Science fiction · Fantasy
Steelheart
Ordinary people called Epics have gained powers and used them to rule. David has spent years studying how to kill Steelheart, the unbeatable tyrant of Newcago, who murdered his father. He seeks out the Reckoners, a group of Epic-hunters.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2013
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 386
- Format
- Book 1 of 4 in The Reckoners
Read this if you like fast-paced young-adult adventures with a revenge motive, a clever magic system and a quirky team.
Skip this if you dislike mixed metaphors and corny humour, which the narrator uses often.
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Quick answers about Steelheart
- What is Steelheart about?
- Ordinary people called Epics have gained powers and used them to rule. David has spent years studying how to kill Steelheart, the unbeatable tyrant of Newcago, who murdered his father. He seeks out the Reckoners, a group of Epic-hunters.
- Who should read Steelheart?
- Read it if you like fast-paced young-adult adventures with a revenge motive, a clever magic system and a quirky team. Skip it if you dislike mixed metaphors and corny humour, which the narrator uses often.
- How long and how fast is Steelheart?
- It is a fast-paced, medium read of about 386 pages, first published in 2013.
- Does Steelheart have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence, Death.
- Can I borrow Steelheart for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Steelheart; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Steelheart?
- Readers who liked it often move on to Vicious, Mistborn: The Final Empire, Red Rising.
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