Steven A. Guglich

Imagine what it'd be like if Maya Angelou wrote an epic fantasy story! You'd get The Fifth Season! Jemisin immerses us in a world of epic fantasy with a twinge of sci-fi, and a dash of the poetic, lyrical prose that Maya Angelou is known for.
The story, written from three different character POVs, switches from 2nd person and 3rd person limited (with a leaning toward near omniscient.) I know, it sounds strange... but for some reason, through Jemison's magical way with words, this writing style works!
The writing style, the characters, and the world building are masterfully done in this heartbreaking tale of life in a post-apocalyptic fantasy world.
I would not recommend this book for young readers. There are many adult-oriented scenes that include extreme violence, profanity, and sexual situations.

A book that every man and every woman should read! An amazing introspective on the heart of a man and what it means to be a Godly man. The companion book, “Captivating” is equally excellent, giving an introspective on the heart of a woman.

Sanderson's grasp of magic is mind boggling. The man has done it again... gone and created yet another complex and realistic magic system. Picture this, on the planet Sel, the same planet as Elantris their exists another empire on the other side of the world, far from the city of Elantris. There are people in this land called forgers... not just forgers of money, documents, or artwork. They use magic to forge... well, if I told you I would spoil the story.
Suffice it to say, this was a compelling story. It's not my favorite one of Sanderson's, but it is certainly interesting and well worth reading just to learn about the magic system featured on the other side of the Sel.
One question remains for me? How is/was/does the magic system featured in The Emperor's Soul affected by the ten years Elantris was in ruin?

Sanderson, the Great World Builder and storyteller brings us another epic story in his Cosmere Universe. Set in a world wear color is magic, powered by a force the people call breath, Warbreaker tells the tale of two sisters who are caught in a war of cultures and religions.
If Sanderson were a god of Hallendren he'd be known as World Builder the Mind Blower for only he could weave a unique magic system with complex characters, several realistic cultures and religions into an epic tale of palace intrigue and redemption.

One of the nice things about this book is that it can be read as a standalone story. You do not have to read any other Sanderson novels to enjoy this book. Fans of epic fantasy will find this book satisfying and entertaining, while fans of Sanderson's Cosmere will be amazed and intrigued. This is a must read for anyone who loves fantasy fiction.

Note: The content is for mature readers. Though there is no profanity, gratuitous violence, or gratuitous sex scenes in this novel, there are mature scenes of a sexual nature that I would not recommend for young readers under 18.

Note: Sanderson's other book, “The Way of Kings” has set the bar so high for me now, I find it hard to rate any book a 5, though this one does come close.

Hall & Beaulieu deliver an unusual, yet entertaining and engrossing story about a young woman bored with her job... a job that suddenly takes an unexpected turn of events.