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jaaay_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved this book. I did not like it as much as the first one because I felt like the climax in the first book was better but this was still an amazing book. I loved seeing all the characters interact. There were a few times when some things didn't make sense or there were so many details to know but I need to know more about this world!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Domestic abuse
agentdrake's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Animal cruelty, Domestic abuse, Violence, and War
maelikesbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Blood, Death of parent, Death, Mental illness, Violence, and War
Moderate: Abandonment, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Confinement, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, and Slavery
Minor: Schizophrenia/Psychosis
malhale's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Murder, War, and Slavery
Minor: Animal death
luckykosmos's review
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I thought the first book was slow but good, but this one knocked it out of the park. I would (and shall) die for Shallan Davar.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and War
podanotherjessi's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Definitely better than the first book! If you finished Way of Kings and were for some reason unsure about reading on, I'd say go for it. Having established the characters and the conflict aready, this book just really takes off.
This has what you expect and want from Sanderson - a creative world with an amazing magic system. The characters definitely gain the depth they were lacking in this book, as well. My main concern that keeps me from really loving this series completely is that Sanderson seems to be handling a very messy racism metaphor, and I'm not sure how well he's pulling it off. But if I don't think too much while reading, there's not much wrong with the book.
Characters: 9
Plot: 9
Setting: 8
General appeal: 9
Writing style: 8
Originality: 9
Ending: 10
Spoiler-filled reading diary: https://youtu.be/eczbhuiBN8M
This has what you expect and want from Sanderson - a creative world with an amazing magic system. The characters definitely gain the depth they were lacking in this book, as well. My main concern that keeps me from really loving this series completely is that Sanderson seems to be handling a very messy racism metaphor, and I'm not sure how well he's pulling it off. But if I don't think too much while reading, there's not much wrong with the book.
Characters: 9
Plot: 9
Setting: 8
General appeal: 9
Writing style: 8
Originality: 9
Ending: 10
Spoiler-filled reading diary: https://youtu.be/eczbhuiBN8M
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Forced institutionalization, Murder, Slavery, and Suicidal thoughts
tinyelfarcanist's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is hard for me to review as the last 30% was exciting, but for the most part, it dragged. Overall, I enjoyed The Way of Kings more than this book, even when I love Shallan and it features her backstory.
An important character’s death happens suddenly and unceremoniously.Which hints that it may not be definitive.
Some thoughts about characters (with spoilers):
I found <b>Tyn</b> dispensable and her arc rushed. She was just a tool for Shallan to get more skills and facilitate her entry to the Ghostbloods.
<b>Eshonai</b>’s chapters were boring and having more than one in her stormform was unnecessary.
<b>Navani</b> goes into the background after getting her man.
F*ckboy <b>Adolin</b> may redeem himself with Shallan. They were really cute, but Adolin still needs to grow.
Right now, I stand for the <b>Kaladin + Shallan</b> ship. They understand and challenge each other.
I’m intrigued to know how the love triangle develops.
<b>Dalinar</b> was my favorite character in the first book and I wanted to see more about him here. At least he still got an extraordinary ending.
An important character’s death happens suddenly and unceremoniously.
Some thoughts about characters (with spoilers):
<b>Eshonai</b>’s chapters were boring and having more than one in her stormform was unnecessary.
<b>Navani</b> goes into the background after getting her man.
F*ckboy <b>Adolin</b> may redeem himself with Shallan. They were really cute, but Adolin still needs to grow.
Right now, I stand for the <b>Kaladin + Shallan</b> ship. They understand and challenge each other.
I’m intrigued to know how the love triangle develops.
<b>Dalinar</b> was my favorite character in the first book and I wanted to see more about him here. At least he still got an extraordinary ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Death of parent
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Grief
Minor: Blood and Slavery
supersandra's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This could easily be like 5 books. lol. Prepare for a wild ride.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Confinement, Death, Gore, Grief, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, and Medical content
bookswithjk's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A great follow up to the Way of Kings. The pacing is much tighter now that our main characters (Shallan, Kaladin, and Dalinar) are closer together, and we don’t have to jump from place to place. While the previous book focused on Kaladin and his backstory, WoR focuses exclusively on Shallan’s backstory and her shocking secret about her parents.
There were also moments where you just want to scream at Kaladin and tell him to just trust Dalinar, but that’s the great thing about these characters. Yes, the lack of communication is frustrating, but they eventually learn from it, in truly spectacular fashion.
Overall, this book has a rich complex story with characters that you can’t help but cheer for
There were also moments where you just want to scream at Kaladin and tell him to just trust Dalinar, but that’s the great thing about these characters. Yes, the lack of communication is frustrating, but they eventually learn from it, in truly spectacular fashion.
Overall, this book has a rich complex story with characters that you can’t help but cheer for
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Racial slurs, and Slavery
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