A review by tinyelfarcanist
Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson

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.
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