A review by thekuster
Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous fast-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? No

4.0

 Brandon Sanderson's writing feels quite familiar now - his diverse magic systems, his style of characters, even the setting itself - Warbreaker felt very reminiscent of Elantris and Mistborn. I also feel his female characters are all a bit same-y across the books I've read so far - all headstrong and somehow treading along a very similar path of self discovery. It brings a sense of comfort and reliability, but besides the interest of a new magic system, I don't feel like I'm experiencing anything fresh. Perhaps I should be trying the next ages within the Mistborn saga and there, I'll find something new and exciting.

Warbreaker was by no means bad - it was very captivating and fast-paced! I did have to roll my eyes at some descriptions of Blushweaver however - especially a quote that referenced her "respecting her body" by showing less of it? Rather gross and uninspired there.

Overall, Sanderson remains a reliable fantasy author for me, but just not the most exciting one. I really need to try some of his newer works.