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The Original by Brandon Sanderson, Mary Robinette Kowal
4.0

Original rating: Story: 2.5* | Audio narration: 4* | Average rating: 3*
Reread rating:   Story: 4* | Audio narration: 4* | Average rating: 4* 

Originally, I felt that the story had potential but fell flat but I enjoyed it more this time. I also originally disliked the background music but on reread, I found it really added something to the story/intrigue. I'm glad it was a short story, because as a full length novel, the ending would have felt like a let down but it was satisfying for this book length.

On a separate note, the vibe of this story is so unlike any Sanderson book I've read. I like it!