The Way of Kings

Update on 3rd re-read: I first read this in 2014 and now ten years later it remains one of my all-time favourite series. I seem to find something different each time that speaks to me, and re-visit those things that touched me so deeply on that first read. Nothing beats that Sanderslide at the end, as I cried, cheered, and felt a great upheaval in the story leading into the next book. 10 years later I still love these characters, the world, this book, and this series.

Wow! What can you say about Brandon Sanderson's epic that hasn't been said already. From the world-building, to the magic system to the characters I was hooked right from the beginning all the way through and it never felt tired to tedious to read despite its length. Although it is the trend to be gritty and have the anti-hero for a main character, it was super refreshing to have an overall hopeful outlook and characters that are still flawed and human. I really, really LOVED this book. It has been a while since I've felt inspired by characters in an epic fantasy and feel their struggles and fears and emotions as my own. This series may top my all time favourites - well done Mr. Sanderson and thank you for writing such an amazing, and unique book.