☆☆☆☆ Fantasy – High, Epic
So, what do an atheist god, a pacifist warrior with a sentient sword, an all-powerful being with no real power, a charismatic mercenary, and two princess sisters have to do with each other? Not much, at first. A long time ago, one nation broke into two. Now, war seems inevitable. Can it be stopped?
When the book opens, the seemingly unconnected characters are introduced and set up like chess pieces. You don’t really relate to any of them and don’t know who to root for. Gradually, the big picture becomes clear. This is typical of Sanderson.
Here, the magic system, culture, and theology are based around color. The world building is deep and thorough. Watch the characters closely — no one is whom they appear to be. It’s a creative, humorous, and epic tale, brilliantly crafted, about what it really takes to be a hero.
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