A review by rozarka
The Alloy of Law by Brandon Sanderson

4.0

I don't know how to rate this book. When I started reading it, I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed myself immensely. It was quick, it was funny, and I liked the characters. But as the story progressed, some things started to get on my nerves. Mainly, hero worship. Lady Marasi seemed to be an interesting character, a combination of wits and femininity (and I mean it in the best way; her proclamation that she loved studying law and catching criminals, but she wouldn't like to go to the Roughs because she loves pretty clothes and perfumes... it was refreshing to see, not every strong female character has to be a tomboy!), but her puppy eyes and long monologues about how Wax is "the most powerful, the most capable" of men... Bleah. If they ever become a pair in the series, I won't continue reading.

Steris, on the other hand, I fell in love with. I hope she plays a more prominent role in future books.

Yes, I want to continue reading. Yes, I will probably start right away. The overarching plot excites me enough.