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A review by mattiedancer
The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Writing: 5⭐️/5
I think Sanderson’s writing is outstanding. Rich descriptions, beautiful dialogue, and stunningly crafted characters all twine together in this novel to create some truly decadent writing. Even the fight scenes were wonderfully written, as Sanderson has a way of describing the action without the details becoming tangled in the movement.
Characters: 5⭐️/5
Sanderson could write a spin-off about probably any character in this series, and I would care enough to read it. Every character feels real in this book.
Plot: 5⭐️/5
The plot and the world in this novel are stunning. I loved learning about the world, and I loved the stories that were explored throughout. It’s a long novel, and yet the pacing is perfect, taking the time to explain each moment that needs explaining. Ugh, I just want to dive into it again.
Who Should Read This Book?
- Someone looking for a remarkable high-fantasy series
- Someone who likes Brandon Sanderson
- Readers looking for a fantasy series with stunning writing
Content Warnings?
- War, violence, blood, slavery, mental illness, suicide, suicidal thoughts, classism, grief, murder, injury, injury detail, vomit
Post-Reading Rating: 5⭐️/5
Love, love, love. Where has Sanderson been all this time?
Final Rating: 5⭐️/5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism