A review by cpcabaniss
Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson

4.0

"I've seen Steelheart bleed."

It's been almost eight years since my first read of this and I'm happy to have revisited this world and characters. I don't enjoy it quite as much now as I did the first time through. While it's a lot of fun, the characters lack nuance and I couldn't really connect with any of them. It seemed to be trying too hard in certain respects.

Sanderson has developed even more as a writer and storyteller since this story and I think that shows in his more recent work, particularly his more recent YA, which is more comparable to this than some of his fantasy is.

A fun story with a fascinating concept.

Original Review
Brandon Sanderson is a genius in my book. This novel was gripping, thrilling, and an outright exciting read. Sanderson's ability to create characters that excite real emotions is a talent I've seen in very few others. The characterization was beautiful and I found myself getting caught up in all of the action and living along side the Reckoners. I am eagerly awaiting the next installment, which I'm almost sure will be just as, if not more, exciting than this first.