Name: Elantris
Rating: 4.243732590529248 (359 reviews)
ISBN: 9789022545225

Brandon Sanderson

Lia Belt

Als de levende goden van Elantris vervloekt zijn, wordt ook kroonprins Raoden door die vloek getroffen; tegelijk met zijn verloofde Sarene strijdt hij voor vrijheid tegen religieuze fanatici.

Elantris

Annabelle Gauthier

He would never have such emotions; he was not capable of irrational ven- eration. He understood. Even if he envied men who could gush praises to a god without comprehending his teachings, Hrathen could not separate fact and religion. 

Hannah Nugent

“You can be strong in the face of kings and priests, my lady," Ashe replied, “but to live is to have worries and uncertainties. Keep them inside, and they will destroy you for certain-leaving behind a person so callused that emotion can find no root in your heart"

“There is beauty in every disaster, friend, if you are clever enough to find it.”

Elantris was built on magic and it thrived. But then the magic began to fade and Elantris began to rot. And now its shattered citizens face domination by a powerful Imperium motivated by dogged religious views. Can a young Princess unite the people of Elantris, rediscover the lost magic and lead a rebellion against the imperial zealots? Brandon Sanderson's debut fantasy showed his skill as a storyteller and an imaginer of baroque magical systems to be fully developed from the start.

Para mi, una de las mejores obras de brandon sanderson, lo disfruté muchísimo, no se hace nada pesado y la historia te llena por completo, aunque le final me parece demasiado rápido.

alvaro fernandez domingo

Hacía mucho que no leía fantasía, lo echaba de menos. 

Elantris me ha cogido por sorpresa, había oido que la primera obra de Sanderson no estaba al nivel, igual por eso me ha gustado tanto. Le pongo un notable porque leyendo el resto de obras de este hombre sería un insulto ponerle más a esta, más que nada porque habría algunas que tendrían que subir a un 11. 

La historia es sencilla y hacia el final (último cuarto más o menos) ya sabes todo lo que va a pasar aproximadamente. Una ciudad antaño habitada por dioses que sin explicación aparente acaba maldita con todos sus dioses converitods en "demonios".

Donde antes eran capaces de servirse de una magia que por cierto es bastante interesante, ahora solo pueden dibujar sus símbolos desapareciendo en el aire. Tampoco son ya superhombres con sus capacidades aumentadas, ahora son poco más que cadáveres andantes sin capacidad de sanar sus cuerpos ni morir en paz.

Hablando de la magia, tengo ganas de ver mucho más de ella porque se explica de manera vaga y solo se consigue utilizar hacia el final de la novela. Creo que esto es un punto bastante importante en el Cosmere y por eso quiero poner aquí este recordatorio para mi futuro yo:

Hoid aparece aquí en forma de mendigo, buscando una forma de utilizar este sistema como creo que hace con muchos otros. Pero este  es algo singular, parece estar hilado a tu sangre o a la tierra o tal vez a ambos. Aunque se nos deja ver que igual hay más formas de las que se piensa de acceder al Dor. Tengo que leer la otra historia que ocurre en este mundo y esperar a que salga una secuela (si sale al final).

Me queda también la intriga de qué es ese charco extraño que te disuelve para acabar con tu dolor, porque Hoid lo utiliza para dejar el planeta (o eso creo).

Para finalizar, la novela realmente me ha gustado bastante, no es el descubrimiento de la pólvora ni me va a acompañar el resto de mi vida, pero creo que hace cosas muy interesantes. Es una novela que te hace sentir el mundo imbuido de magia aunque esta no se muestre hasta el último 15% del libro, que te hace sentir la acción si que a penas se intercambien dos golpes y que te hace sentir la intriga sin ser el monstruo que puede ser Canción de Hielo y Fuego. Es una primera novela publicada de la polla, punto. 

Lucas

Hacía mucho que no leía fantasía, lo echaba de menos. 

Elantris me ha cogido por sorpresa, había oido que la primera obra de Sanderson no estaba al nivel, igual por eso me ha gustado tanto. Le pongo un notable porque leyendo el resto de obras de este hombre sería un insulto ponerle más a esta, más que nada porque habría algunas que tendrían que subir a un 11. 

La historia es sencilla y hacia el final (último cuarto más o menos) ya sabes todo lo que va a pasar aproximadamente. Una ciudad antaño habitada por dioses que sin explicación aparente acaba maldita con todos sus dioses converitods en "demonios".

Donde antes eran capaces de servirse de una magia que por cierto es bastante interesante, ahora solo pueden dibujar sus símbolos desapareciendo en el aire. Tampoco son ya superhombres con sus capacidades aumentadas, ahora son poco más que cadáveres andantes sin capacidad de sanar sus cuerpos ni morir en paz.

Hablando de la magia, tengo ganas de ver mucho más de ella porque se explica de manera vaga y solo se consigue utilizar hacia el final de la novela. Creo que esto es un punto bastante importante en el Cosmere y por eso quiero poner aquí este recordatorio para mi futuro yo:

Hoid aparece aquí en forma de mendigo, buscando una forma de utilizar este sistema como creo que hace con muchos otros. Pero este  es algo singular, parece estar hilado a tu sangre o a la tierra o tal vez a ambos. Aunque se nos deja ver que igual hay más formas de las que se piensa de acceder al Dor. Tengo que leer la otra historia que ocurre en este mundo y esperar a que salga una secuela (si sale al final).

Me queda también la intriga de qué es ese charco extraño que te disuelve para acabar con tu dolor, porque Hoid lo utiliza para dejar el planeta (o eso creo).

Para finalizar, la novela realmente me ha gustado bastante, no es el descubrimiento de la pólvora ni me va a acompañar el resto de mi vida, pero creo que hace cosas muy interesantes. Es una novela que te hace sentir el mundo imbuido de magia aunque esta no se muestre hasta el último 15% del libro, que te hace sentir la acción si que a penas se intercambien dos golpes y que te hace sentir la intriga sin ser el monstruo que puede ser Canción de Hielo y Fuego. Es una primera novela publicada de la polla, punto. 

Elantris was the capital of Arelon: gigantic, beautiful, literally radiant, filled with benevolent beings who used their powerful magical abilities for the benefit of all. Yet each of these demigods was once an ordinary person until touched by the mysterious transforming power of the Shaod. Ten years ago, without warning, the magic failed. Elantrians became wizened, leper-like, powerless creatures, and Elantris itself dark, filthy, and crumbling.

Arelon's new capital, Kae, crouches in the shadow of Elantris. Princess Sarene of Teod arrives for a marriage of state with Crown Prince Raoden, hoping—based on their correspondence—to also find love. She finds instead that Raoden has died and she is considered his widow. Both Teod and Arelon are under threat as the last remaining holdouts against the imperial ambitions of the ruthless religious fanatics of Fjordell. So Sarene decides to use her new status to counter the machinations of Hrathen, a Fjordell high priest who has come to Kae to convert Arelon and claim it for his emperor and his god.

But neither Sarene nor Hrathen suspect the truth about Prince Raoden. Stricken by the same curse that ruined Elantris, Raoden was secretly exiled by his father to the dark city. His struggle to help the wretches trapped there begins a series of events that will bring hope to Arelon, and perhaps reveal the secret of Elantris itself.

A rare epic fantasy that doesn't recycle the classics and that is a complete and satisfying story in one volume, Elantris is fleet and fun, full of surprises and characters to care about. It's also the wonderful debut of a welcome new star in the constellation of fantasy. 

Steph

What a solid debut by Brandon Sanderson. This man just know how to plot out and write a fantasy story that's not too over the top, but still enough to lure you into the world and be enchanted. 

Gawain

My rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars It has long been disputed within the Sanderson community which book is best to start with in the Cosmere universe. My first (and I believe correct) inclination was to read in publication order. Elantris, published in 2005, is a solid, imaginative work that pictures the discarded and pain-stricken alongside the wealthy and privileged, the lowly alongside the royal, and the faithful alongside the “pharisees”—each grappling with their own burdens of pride, loyalty, and faith. This blend of political intrigue, personal struggle, and gentle philosophical undertones makes it a memorable entry point into Sanderson’s works. Premise Elantris was once a radiant city revered by many. People blessed (or cursed) by a mysterious transformation became near-divine beings, their silver-and-black city heralded as a beacon of hope. Yet something changed, leaving Elantris in ruin and its inhabitants condemned to unending pain. Against this backdrop of shattered glory, we follow the stories of a resourceful princess, a devout (yet often conflicted) priest, and a noble heir caught in the throes of political and religious upheaval. Themes of compassion, perseverance, and the nature of faith loom large, as characters navigate the line between sincere devotion and pharisaical fanaticism. Quotes to Ponder "To live is to have worries and uncertainties. Keep them inside, and they will destroy you for certain--leaving behind a person so callused that emotion can find no root in his heart." "Pain loses its power when other things become more important." "—you optimists just can't understand that a depressed person doesn't want you to try and cheer them up. It makes us sick." "Do not dash if you only have the strength to walk, and do not waste your time pushing on the walls that will not give. More importantly, don't shove where a pat would be sufficient." "One cannot separate truth from actions...Physically inevitable or not, truth stands above all things. It is independent of who has the best army, who can deliver the longest sermons, or even who has the most priests. It can be pushed down, but it will always surface. Truth is the one thing you can never intimidate." Overall Thoughts I’m giving Elantris 3.5 out of 5 stars. It’s an enjoyable fantasy that wrestles with questions of compassion, duty, and integrity. I found the pacing a bit slow in parts, but Sanderson’s carefully constructed world and believable characters made the journey worthwhile. Sanderson’s debut novel stands out for its rich depiction of a broken city and the discarded souls within—while still capturing the tense interplay of wealth, royalty, devotion, and pharisaical self-righteousness. Elantris offers a unique story world filled with mystery, hope, and redemption. Although (I hear) it may not be as polished as some of Sanderson’s later works, it’s a strong start that leaves you reflecting on how genuine faith, grace, and humility can transform both individuals and entire communities. I recommend it to fantasy lovers who appreciate deeper questions about belief, leadership, and personal sacrifice.

Yash Mahajan

It was a very different but amazing experience for me.. The storyline was amazing.. And the curiosity the last 3 pages created is something else only (The hoid chapter) I wish we will get the sequel with more arcs are stories..... At last they both got married ... The magical journey without so much of magic yet magical..

Elantris is Brandon Sanderson's first ever book which is also the entry book in the world of Cosmere. While the typical traits of a Sanderson book such as, beautiful world building, strong character development and massive ending with some unforeseen twists are there in the book; it's quite clear that this is Sanderson in his early days of being an awesome author.

After reading couple of books from the Stormlight Archive along with Warbreaker, I know what Sanderson is capable of. This book feels like he was still honing his skills at the time of publishing.

The best thing about this book is the mysterious city of Elantris. At the end I kind of felt like I would have rather spent more time in Elantris than any other city mentioned in the book. Raoden, Sarene the two protagonists of the story are very well written. Hrathen is the kind of character which leaves a very strong impact on you by the end of the book.

I just wished that the magic system (which generally is a strong point of Sanderson) was fleshed out a bit more. I also felt like, initially, the world wasn't easy to dive into and some of the names were either too hard or complicated to remember.

Adwait Kulkarni

Elantris is Brandon Sanderson's first ever book which is also the entry book in the world of Cosmere. While the typical traits of a Sanderson book such as, beautiful world building, strong character development and massive ending with some unforeseen twists are there in the book; it's quite clear that this is Sanderson in his early days of being an awesome author.

After reading couple of books from the Stormlight Archive along with Warbreaker, I know what Sanderson is capable of. This book feels like he was still honing his skills at the time of publishing.

The best thing about this book is the mysterious city of Elantris. At the end I kind of felt like I would have rather spent more time in Elantris than any other city mentioned in the book. Raoden, Sarene the two protagonists of the story are very well written. Hrathen is the kind of character which leaves a very strong impact on you by the end of the book.

I just wished that the magic system (which generally is a strong point of Sanderson) was fleshed out a bit more. I also felt like, initially, the world wasn't easy to dive into and some of the names were either too hard or complicated to remember.

you can tell it’s his first book for sure - certain plot points are juvenile - but still a good story 

Daphne Li-Chen

You can tell this was his first book. The first half of the book wasn’t as easy to read as his newer books are. But it was well worth it as the book got more and more exciting towards the end.

Eneko Uruñuela

Took a bit to get rolling and get me truly hooked and even a while to finish, but a very worthwhile read. Got a lot of tears out of me not gonna lie!

Sierra Scanlan

Matheus Villa

★★★★½

Eu gostei muito do livro, apesar de ser um pouco arrastado ali no meio, mas depois pega um ritmo gostoso e que atiça a curiosidade. Enfim, a Sarena foi de longe minha personagem favorita, o Brandon é bom demais criando personagens femininas... Ficaram algumas perguntas no ar, mas esse foi o começo da cosmere né, então é sobre isso.

Christine

logical brain says i shouldn't like this as much as i do and yet i do

Vicky  Nuñez 

Brandon Sanderson's debut novel that begin to shows what a great writer he is.
The book definitely has its flaws, but it is entertaining enough as a stand alone.
Definitely recommend it to any fantasy fan.

In 2005, Brandon Sanderson debuted with Elantris, an epic fantasy unlike any other then on the market. To celebrate its tenth anniversary, Tor is reissuing Elantris in a special edition, a fresh chance to introduce it to the myriad readers who have since become Sanderson fans. This new edition begins with a preface by author Dan Wells, the first person to read the completed novel, and a new afterword by Sanderson explaining how he came to write the book and its place in the Cosmere, the unified universe of all his Tor novels. Also included is an expanded version of the "Ars Arcanum" appendix, with more of the technical details of the book's magic that fans can never get enough of. Elantris was truly a milestone both for Sanderson and for the genre of epic fantasy. It deserves this special treatment, something Tor has done only once before, with Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game. Sanderson fans old and new will be excited to discover it.

Tenth Anniversary Author's Definitive Edition

Hannah DCamp

This was absolutely captivating.

The plotting and world building in this was expert and engaging. There's a note at the end from Sanderson about what he really loves about Elantris: that it's a story about a good man thrown into a bad situation. And Raoden is definitely that - no "morally gray" nonsense here, he's just a good dude who continues to do good in the horrible place he ends up. His chapters were easily my favorite. I was completely taken in by the mystery of what happened to Elantris, his study of the Aons was intriguing (scratched the linguistics part of my brain in a fun way), and the stakes were really high. I was initially quite horrified by Elantris and the whole (view spoiler)[not healing thing (the bit where the random guy gets his neck ripped open? A MOST unfortunate start my guy) (hide spoiler)], but ultimately it was a really obstacle for the characters. I think it added to the virtue of Raoden too, that he was overcoming this constant, intense pain, and that he found a way to "heal" it in others as well.

Raoden and Sarene's little romance was sweet if not a bit awkward. I was so rooting for them though, and to have them (view spoiler)[interacting with each other without knowing it (hide spoiler)] was pretty exquisite. I appreciated that Sarene was a strong FMC without being one of those obnoxious, "strong" FMC's I see so often in fiction. She was quick and clever, and she had a history of being quick and clever that was backed up by her actions on the page. I appreciated everything about her, pretty much.

Hrathen was probably my least favorite of the characters, but there was a great deal that I appreciated about him from a technical standpoint. He wasn't a clear-cut villain either, which I think added to his success as a character; he could very easily have been written as a gross religious stereotype, but instead Sanderson gave him depth. He grappled with his faith even while trying to do the work he believed he'd been called to, and as his storyline went on I really came to appreciate that. There did end up being a crazy zealot in the story, but even he was given a bit of humanity - he had his reasons for descending into madness.

I felt the ending was a little rushed. We'd been plodding along at a pretty even pace, gradually increasing if anything, when all of a sudden everything started happening in quick succession. (view spoiler)[Roial's death was the biggest blow to me, I'd really come to like the guy. (hide spoiler)] It's been a while since I read it now (dagnabbit, depression, getting in the way of my review writing), but I remember (view spoiler)[once they ended up in Teo, (hide spoiler)] it all kind of felt as though I was being hit over the head with one shocking revelation after another. (view spoiler)[Hrathen's crush on Salene was my least favorite of all - it had been set up a bit, kind of, but I don't think it was set up enough. It just felt weird, which is too bad, because I could've seen it being a really interesting thing. I like me a good forbidden romance though, so take that opinion with a grain of salt. (hide spoiler)]

If this review feels weird, it's because it was written two weeks after I finished the book and my brain is rotting 🙃 Overall I really enjoyed it, I can't say enough in praise of Sanderson's worldbuilding, and I can't wait to dive into more of his writing this year.

Cody Degen

impressed and speechless. loved every part of it

Terra Ganey

mmmmmm I liked it but the pacing was off and it felt too calculated honestly, but maybe I’m just built for longer series

I’m so confused but that could just be exhaustion 

I feel like the pacing could have been better. It starts strong but then it drags a little during the middle. To me the book could have been shorter, more than once I felt like the story was taking too long for the characters progress, especially Raoden's parts.

I liked all the main characters, especially Roaden and Sarene. Although I complained about pacing, their parts were my favorites. And I was interest on how they would resolve things.

I didn't care much for Hrathen and didn't like how his story ended. 

I feel like the pacing could have been better. It starts strong but then it drags a little during the middle. To me the book could have been shorter, more than once I felt like the story was taking too long for the characters progress, especially Raoden's parts.

I liked all the main characters, especially Roaden and Sarene. Although I complained about pacing, their parts were my favorites. And I was interest on how they would resolve things.

I didn't care much for Hrathen and didn't like how his story ended. 

I can agree on the general opinion that this is not his best work in terms of writing and pacing that is.

The concepts and the story behind were really awesome and I liked them more than Warbreaker.

The characters are what makes me give this book a good average rating honestly. Sarene is one of the best female character I have met in a fantasy. She was so smart, badass, interesting and layered. She shined in this story and I wished there were more characters like her. It also helped that she was impersonated greatly by the narrator of the audiobook I listened ngl.

Overall, ((unpopular opinion) I enjoyed this one more than Warbreaker despite its flaws.

Amira BEN

3.5 ⭐️

I can agree on the general opinion that this is not his best work in terms of writing and pacing that is.
The concepts and the story behind were really awesome and I liked them more than Warbreaker.
The characters are what makes me give this book a good average rating honestly. Sarene is one of the best female character I have met in a fantasy. She was so smart, badass, interesting and layered. She shined in this story and I wished there were more characters like her. It also helped that she was impersonated greatly by the narrator of the audiobook I listened ngl.
Overall, ((unpopular opinion) I enjoyed this one more than Warbreaker despite its flaws.

Let it first be said that Sanderson is one of, and in this humble readers opinion, the best fantasy writer of our generation. The ability to spin out webs of literary saga, to build worlds in a matter of pages, and to emotionally entangle a reader in the woes of a fictional character (of whom we just met) is second to none.

These are the stories I seek. I’ll trudge through what’s recommended, the modern contemporaries, the autobiographical monotonies, the perspectives that just may change your life, the poor subject who lived through it and imparted the wisdom upon you so that you might glean just an ounce of understanding of what they experienced. And LEARN from it. Those exist simply as placeholders for the next accidental stumble into the few and far between, the truly great, the masterfully crafted fantasy novel.

We’re talking about the books that have you looking forward to your morning commute, that have you staying up later than you know you should, that cause you to question your bodies own ability to push your eyes any faster so that you can continue to drive the film real of narrative in your mind. It’s in these day to day pleasures, so hard to find but so treasured when obtained, that we place Sandersons writing.

What about Elantris you ask? This has nothing to do with Elantris. This is about the man.

The book was fine. The worst of Sanderson that i’ve come across if we’re being critical. As I’ve seen suggested before me, might i add. But even at his worst, I found myself experiencing the journey outlined above. A world appeared in a matter of pages. Characters became old friends in a few short chapters. The fate of the world hung on the shoulders of our unlikely, and unwanting heroes. The story doesn’t matter. The ending doesn’t matter. The journey matters. The feeling you’re sat with as you shut that book for the last time. It matters. And i’m convinced that there are few books, stories, authors that can recreate that. Every time one closes, there’s one less to discover.

My only solace comes in knowing that he’s still out there somewhere. Typing away. Crafting the next saga.

Read the book. Don’t read the book. It doesn’t matter. You understand or you don’t. If you don’t, I have sympathy for you

connor arnette

Let it first be said that Sanderson is one of, and in this humble readers opinion, the best fantasy writer of our generation. The ability to spin out webs of literary saga, to build worlds in a matter of pages, and to emotionally entangle a reader in the woes of a fictional character (of whom we just met) is second to none.

These are the stories I seek. I’ll trudge through what’s recommended, the modern contemporaries, the autobiographical monotonies, the perspectives that just may change your life, the poor subject who lived through it and imparted the wisdom upon you so that you might glean just an ounce of understanding of what they experienced. And LEARN from it. Those exist simply as placeholders for the next accidental stumble into the few and far between, the truly great, the masterfully crafted fantasy novel.

We’re talking about the books that have you looking forward to your morning commute, that have you staying up later than you know you should, that cause you to question your bodies own ability to push your eyes any faster so that you can continue to drive the film real of narrative in your mind. It’s in these day to day pleasures, so hard to find but so treasured when obtained, that we place Sandersons writing.

What about Elantris you ask? This has nothing to do with Elantris. This is about the man.

The book was fine. The worst of Sanderson that i’ve come across if we’re being critical. As I’ve seen suggested before me, might i add. But even at his worst, I found myself experiencing the journey outlined above. A world appeared in a matter of pages. Characters became old friends in a few short chapters. The fate of the world hung on the shoulders of our unlikely, and unwanting heroes. The story doesn’t matter. The ending doesn’t matter. The journey matters. The feeling you’re sat with as you shut that book for the last time. It matters. And i’m convinced that there are few books, stories, authors that can recreate that. Every time one closes, there’s one less to discover.

My only solace comes in knowing that he’s still out there somewhere. Typing away. Crafting the next saga.

Read the book. Don’t read the book. It doesn’t matter. You understand or you don’t. If you don’t, I have sympathy for you

The storytelling while being a little slow at the start, in true Sanderson fashion developed into something amazing! 

Danyon Burk

In 2005, Brandon Sanderson debuted with Elantris, an epic fantasy unlike any other then on the market. To celebrate its tenth anniversary, Tor is reissuing Elantris in a special edition, a fresh chance to introduce it to the myriad readers who have since become Sanderson fans. This new edition begins with a preface by author Dan Wells, the first person to read the completed novel, and a new afterword by Sanderson explaining how he came to write the book and its place in the Cosmere, the unified universe of all his Tor novels. Also included is an expanded version of the "Ars Arcanum" appendix, with more of the technical details of the book's magic that fans can never get enough of. Elantris was truly a milestone both for Sanderson and for the genre of epic fantasy. It deserves this special treatment, something Tor has done only once before, with Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game. Sanderson fans old and new will be excited to discover it. Other Tor books by Brandon Sanderson The Cosmere The Stormlight Archive The Way of Kings Words of Radiance Edgedancer (Novella) Oathbringer The Mistborn trilogy Mistborn: The Final Empire The Well of Ascension The Hero of Ages Mistborn: The Wax and Wayne series Alloy of Law Shadows of Self Bands of Mourning Collection Arcanum Unbounded Other Cosmere novels Elantris Warbreaker The Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians series Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians The Scrivener's Bones The Knights of Crystallia The Shattered Lens The Dark Talent The Rithmatist series The Rithmatist Other books by Brandon Sanderson The Reckoners Steelheart Firefight Calamity At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Maga P

First of all I didn't expect to like Hrathen as much as I did. 

Have mixed feelings about the exposition but loved the lore. The pacing on the last part felt too rushed, but the ending was a satisfactory one— and once in a while it's nice to read something that you know is going to end well, despite it all. 

Sarene was an interesting character, despite her falling into the I'm Not Like Other Women cliché at times. Would've loved to see her interacting with other women, though. 

Also if I were Galladon and the (very white)  prince of Arelon made up a stereotypical brownface persona of my people, I would simply kick his ass.

Alli

My favorite Brandon Sanderson book. I feel that in most of his novels it is such a slow build to the end where all of the action is but in Elantris there is a lot of scheming and character development with small plot points along the way.

Sofia Nunes

This tells a beautiful story about a hero's hope, a princess' plotting skills, a villain's redemption and a fallen city. Elantris is a solid read, with intricate political schemes and religion wars, told by three different perspectives in a way Brandon Sanderson did brilliantly. I've loved the world setting and all the theories surrounding Elantris, which is why I gave 4.5 stars: I just need more of the Elantrians and the magic system ONE BOOK IS NOT ENOUGH FOR THIS.
That being said, it is a genius debut. The multiple points of view makes it fun (even though I was completed caught by Raoden's chapters and not actually caring about the others until the last half of the book hehe) and THE PLOT TWISTS, MAN. SANDERSON DOES THIS INCREDIBLY. OMG. I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW WHAT WAS A HAPPENING HALF THE TIME, IT ALL JUST UNROLLED BY ITSELF.
Definitely an awesome read, I'm excited to read more about The Cosmere.

Elantris

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