A review by spootilious
Dawnshard by Brandon Sanderson

funny 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? It's complicated

4.0

 

Read: November 21, 2024

Title: Dawnshard

Series: The Stormlight Archive # 3.5

Author: Bandon Sanderson

Genre:  High Fantasy

Rating: 4/5

Review: 
It's great to get to read a new story right before book 5 comes out. I’ve been rereading Stormlight in preparation but had originally skipped over the novellas. Reading them now provides a really nice break up between this marathon I have thrust upon myself. 

That being said, I really enjoyed this one. It certainly isn’t my favorite but Sanderson can’t seem to miss. However, when a nice painting is hung next to masterpieces, it will always fall a bit flat as this one did for me. 

Still I cannot find any real faults with the novel. Sanderson’s characters and worldbuilding is always astounding and the nuances and dimensions to each is just A++, and I always love a sprinkle of representation! 

The pacing was a bit off compared to the rest of the series but wasn’t too noticeable and it didn’t feel like it was quite his ‘signature’ ending but in 200 pages what do you expect?

Love, Love, Love! (To no one’s surprise I’m sure.)

QUOTES: NA