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The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson

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adventurous dark tense slow-paced

5.0

I write this words in steel, for anything not set in metal cannot be trusted.

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Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson

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adventurous medium-paced

5.0

Would you like to destroy some evil today?

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Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson

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adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

5.0

I accept that there will be those I cannot protect. 

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Dawnshard by Brandon Sanderson

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adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

4.0

I've got to protect people, you know? Even from myself. 

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Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson

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adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

5.0

I will protect even those I hate, so long as it is right.

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Edgedancer by Brandon Sanderson

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adventurous dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

I will remember those who have been forgotten.

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Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson

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adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

5.0

I will protect those who cannot protect themselves.

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The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson

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adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Life before deaf, strength before weakness, journey before destination.

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The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson

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adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

There's always another secret.

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Remnant Population by Elizabeth Moon

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adventurous lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I couldn’t help but love this read. It’s a great stand-alone cozy sci-fi that I would highly recommend. If you’re a fan of Becky Chambers or Ann Leckie, this will be right up your alley.

I didn’t really know what this was when I started it. I think that’s due to the bargain shelf cover. It should have been a mellow farm scene with a little old lady picking tomatoes, or perhaps she’s in her homey kitchen, kneading dough and baking bread. I kept getting a Ghibli vibe while picturing this story. I looked up the original cover. It is a little on the strange side, but at least it does a better job of conveying some of the story.