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The Emperor's Soul
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Each person was a puzzle.
My first official read of 2018, read this first cause I know I'll love it and I wanted to start the year with something I'll love.
This book is perfect, am still marveled by the fact that its even a novella, the way the plot unravels, and that ending, I did not see that coming, then again its Brandon Sanderson, I shouldn't be surprise, he is a genius.
World building and Writing
Once again Brandon Sanderson wowed me, the world is so well depicted even though its a novella of just a few pages. I love the magic system in this book so much, its a but similar to soulcasting. But with this, runes or symbols are carved on stones then stamped on the object to be changed, or on someone to change personality, past, get abilities and the like. The writing is explicit and easy to understand, the book is written in third person multiple POV, but 80% is in Shai’s POV.
Characters
Shai is just the perfect female protagonist, she is smart, intelligent, confident, manipulative and also a forger.
what we have before us is a master trickster, liar, and thief. Your best guards would eventually become clay in her hands.”
“Thank you,” Shai said.
“It was not a compliment.
Despite her career of choice, she is also kind and a great artist that makes people wonder why she forgers instead of making her own art.
Gaotona was a mystery for 80% of the book, I had no idea what side he is but am glad for what I found out.
I also like Ashravan the emperor, Frava and Uru got exactly what they deserve.
My first official read of 2018, read this first cause I know I'll love it and I wanted to start the year with something I'll love.
This book is perfect, am still marveled by the fact that its even a novella, the way the plot unravels, and that ending, I did not see that coming, then again its Brandon Sanderson, I shouldn't be surprise, he is a genius.
World building and Writing
Once again Brandon Sanderson wowed me, the world is so well depicted even though its a novella of just a few pages. I love the magic system in this book so much, its a but similar to soulcasting. But with this, runes or symbols are carved on stones then stamped on the object to be changed, or on someone to change personality, past, get abilities and the like. The writing is explicit and easy to understand, the book is written in third person multiple POV, but 80% is in Shai’s POV.
Characters
Shai is just the perfect female protagonist, she is smart, intelligent, confident, manipulative and also a forger.
what we have before us is a master trickster, liar, and thief. Your best guards would eventually become clay in her hands.”
“Thank you,” Shai said.
“It was not a compliment.
Despite her career of choice, she is also kind and a great artist that makes people wonder why she forgers instead of making her own art.
Gaotona was a mystery for 80% of the book, I had no idea what side he is but am glad for what I found out.
I also like Ashravan the emperor, Frava and Uru got exactly what they deserve.
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Reading Progress
August 3, 2017
– Shelved as:
to-read
August 3, 2017
– Shelved
December 31, 2017
– Shelved as:
adult
December 31, 2017
– Shelved as:
fantasy
January 1, 2018
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Started Reading
January 1, 2018
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13.0%
"I love Shai, her confidence is admirable.
“Get me those records,” she said. “I’ll need a place to work, plenty of supplies, and my things back.” She held up a finger before they could complain. “Not my Essence Marks, but everything else. I’m not going to work for three months in the same clothing I’ve been wearing while in prison. And, as I consider it, have someone draw me a bath immediately.”"
“Get me those records,” she said. “I’ll need a place to work, plenty of supplies, and my things back.” She held up a finger before they could complain. “Not my Essence Marks, but everything else. I’m not going to work for three months in the same clothing I’ve been wearing while in prison. And, as I consider it, have someone draw me a bath immediately.”"
January 1, 2018
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17.0%
"What we have before us is a master trickster, liar, and thief. Your best guards would eventually become clay in her hands.”
“Thank you,” Shai said.
“It was not a compliment. What your type touches, it corrupts. I worried about leaving you alone even for one day under the supervision of mortal eyes. From what I know of you, you could nearly charm the gods themselves.”"
“Thank you,” Shai said.
“It was not a compliment. What your type touches, it corrupts. I worried about leaving you alone even for one day under the supervision of mortal eyes. From what I know of you, you could nearly charm the gods themselves.”"
January 1, 2018
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49.0%
"There is no debating this, I loathe Frava, but still unsure what Gaotona's game is.🤔"
January 1, 2018
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favorite-books
January 1, 2018
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Finished Reading
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May 07, 2018 04:29AM
Great review!
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Tessy wrote: "Great review!"Thanks!
