Warbreaker
2009 • 688 pages

Ratings755

Average rating4.2

15

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.

January 23, 2018