A review by ambersedai
The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5



The Way of Kings is truly an epic. A book that is an entire prologue (not complaining.) The prelude and prologue are some of the best I’ve ever read and it definitely pulled me in. Brandon does an excellent job of creating a world unlike our own, leaving the magic a mystery, instead it’s very much part of the world of Roshar, you get glimpses here and there. We follow four POVS, three men and one woman. We learn their backgrounds  slowly, which I really enjoyed. If you’re expecting a fast paced novel going into this, don’t. It’s a slow burn for a reason …So we can literally be immersed in the world of Roshar, see how it works, fall in love with the characters then see where each of their stories takes them. This damn book made me cry and laugh a lot. The banter is incredible. It also has really dark, heartbreaking moments.

I absolutely fell IN LOVE with Kaladin & Syl (if I see another person spell her name as Sil I will explode 🤯.) Shallan is also a favorite (I don’t understand why she’s apparently the most hated character? Maybe I’ll find out as I continue the series?). As for other characters ‘Wit (IFYKYK)’ Rock, Lopen & Teft are excellent. Loved the dynamic between Bridge 4 characters. 

As far as the whole of the Cosmere goes I’ve worked out quite a few things by reading this book and I also have many theories. Can’t wait to gain more knowledge of it as I read on. The interludes were fun to read and I also can’t wait to see how each character plays a role in the big scheme of things. I rated it a 4.5 stars /5 because many times I predicted a LOT of what was going to happen and was right so it kind of diminished the excitement a bit for me. But there were also things I didn’t predict that literally rocked my world. I also don’t like saying too much about what the story is about because I don’t want to spoil anything for anyone. I’m the kind of person where I like to know little to nothing going into a book. 😌 so I always assume others are the same. 
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