Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell

This was something different. I feel like I didn't have enough time to enjoy the world but what is presented is very intriguing. Definitely a darker tone to what I'm used from Sanderson. Can't wait to read more from this planet!

this book be lawful evil

Short read. Only took me one night to read it over Thanksgiving. I made the mistake of starting it late at night and couldn't set it down. So of course I didn't fall asleep until late, late, late. This short novella stands alone, so, if you've never read anything Sanderson, you can read this and understand it. This is "spookier" than any of his other books, though. I think that I would describe it as fantorror (a mix of fantasy and horror - a word never before seen), yet it isn't your typical horror of today's day and age. It's not gratuitous gore.

4.5 . This was really unique and interesting with respect to Cosmere. Has a Witcher-like feel to it, and keeps you on the edge throughout the story. Brandon should definitely write more of such stories in the future. I'm in love with Silence, and I need more from her now:)

This short story by Sanderson describes a night in the life of an unexpected bounty hunter. As you would expect given the author, the unusual parts of the world are given the attention you would expect in a full novel. Ghosts that attack at the sight of blood could have been a cliche topic, but in this case it was flushed out enough with the economy, protection and past events to keep things interesting.