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4.37 AVERAGE
4.37 AVERAGE
My favorite Sanderson novel so far! It has an incredible yet simple magic system, and deep but believable character development in less than 200 pages.
It is a subtle and delicate look at what it means to be.
No passages felt frivolous or unnecessary. Everything worked together beautifully.
It is a subtle and delicate look at what it means to be.
No passages felt frivolous or unnecessary. Everything worked together beautifully.
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A character-driven novella about a magical forger with the heart of an artist and a court official who will do anything to save the life of the Emperor, and how they each must make tiny bargains against their own morals in order to ultimately do what is best for the Empire.
mysterious
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
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Just what I needed between books. Something short yet satisfying. A good quick read!
Can't say that I've read anything with a magic system that allows the rewriting of an objects past. An intriguing system for sure.
A solid 4.5 for me. Leaves me wanting to know where Shai's adventures have taken her.
Can't say that I've read anything with a magic system that allows the rewriting of an objects past. An intriguing system for sure.
A solid 4.5 for me. Leaves me wanting to know where Shai's adventures have taken her.
One of the better Brandon Sanderson books by my reckoning. Liked the thematic elements of art, forgery, and the stuff of souls. The mirroring of the councilor defaming Shai for burning a painting at the painter's request, then burning her notes after noting it as a masterpiece was the chef's kiss.
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
lighthearted
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
- I wish Brandon would’ve made this a full novel. Just a beautiful story with great characters, and a unique magic system.
challenging
informative
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
An excellent novella. I love older characters. Sanderson writes them well.