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Release date: 2015-05-05 Genre:Sci-Fi & Fantasy > Fantasy $14.99

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1. First Book After Awhile - I had so much fun reading this book, as it’s been the first i’ve read in a few years. I have never read a fantasy before and this has me hooked! what a great story about love, friendship, hardships, the trade-offs of life, and more! can’t wait to continue with the other books.
2023-03-19

2. Good for what it is - Story is easy to get into, strong female lead rather than the brooding damsel in distress most YA novels have. However, sjm writes like she doesn’t have a thesaurus. Repeats the same descriptors for everything, “ripped to ribbons” “mirth” “bowels turned watery” “metallic tang”. Some of the plot also seemed lazily written, but honestly, if you want an easy read and have a thing for faeries, give it a try. Hopefully the rest of the series has more depth.
2023-03-11

3. Fun Story - I didn’t know what to expect when I read this, only that I had seen young women in the bookstore buy it and check it out. I didn’t even know it was romance — just that it was some fantasy story about fairies. I really enjoyed this book and the story. I enjoyed the series as well, though I thought it started stronger than it ended.
2023-01-24

4. Hooked! - The imagination of the different courts and they way they were brought to life beautiful. I loved the character development. The characters were all so deep and unique. I appreciated that there was spice, but like the right amount of spice Not too much detail just enough to know what’s goin on lol and not a lot of it either. Thanks I could end with this book and be happy… though I doubt I’ll be able to stay away from reading the rest.
2023-01-23

5. Obsessed - I hesitated starting this series as I’m not really a fantasy person, the only books I have read in that genre are Harry Potter! It had so much hype that I had to try it- Omg I finished it in days. I did not want to do anything but read this book, my sleep schedule was so jacked up cause I refused to sleep. I love the way this author writes, she world builds so beautifully and the characters are just chefs kiss. Just start it now, I’m mad I didn’t start sooner.
2023-01-14

6. Fantastic world, and a whiny girl - Feyre is an intense-willed and skilled young human world. She was doing her very best to keep her family alive and together. A promise made years before at her mother's deathbed. The world creation of Prythian and the Realms of the High Lords of Faerie offers excellent potential. In this first novel, Sarah Maas lays out the magic system and geography basics. At the time of the first novel, most fae considers the mortals (humans) to be little more minor animals available for their entertainment and use. The author provides some history of the conflict between the fae and humans, just enough to know that the dispute is not resolved and will take little to provoke a war. The story is a fairytale based on the Capulet and Montague feud mixed with the Snow White and the Mistress of All Evil dynamic of two women in a less physical battle than an emotional and mental one. I enjoyed the idea of the story, the magic system, and the different fae. I feel there is so much potential here. However, Feyre is a whiny young female in the book's first third. Are teenage girls this whiny? I don't recall them being that way when I was a teenager. Then a radical shift to the undying love for another and the rise of mighty women. Most of my disappointment with this story was the protagonist came across as so two-dimensional, and her growth as a person was rapid and difficult to believe. I have heard the second story is better. I like the basics enough that I will give it one more book to engage my attention fully.
2022-12-29

7. Pretty good - This was a little fan fiction-y, it definitely has a Twilight feel to it. I think the level of writing is lacking a little, but the characters and the story line are certainly intriguing. I wasn't going to get the next book, until I read of the end of this one, and now I need to know that Rhys actually gets her.
2022-12-08

8. Best Book & Series You Will Ever Read - This book consumed me. It is written in such detail that you truly live the story along with Feyre - you feel the joy, the stress, the romance, the grief, the love, the fear, the adventure, the guilt, and every emotion in between. I could not put it down! The entire series is the same way, the characters and complexity will capture your heart. You HAVE to read it!
2022-12-05

9. pacing? - this book is all over the place. the pacing is insane, and I had the hardest time with some of the "logic" and none of the characters grew or changed very much of their own, everything is granted. felt like a bad twist on beauty and the beast. that being said the two steamy scenes are nice.
2022-12-04

10. Omgggg! Cauldron save me - Wow…. I’m so glad I found this series. It is probably my favorite series by far!!! I read the whole series in a week. I couldn’t for the life of me put the books down. It has everything… spicy romance, suspense, action, and plot twists to knock you around & around again. / recommend
2022-11-23

11. An ending worthwhile… - To be honest I’m not someone who normally reads this genre but I got this book because everyone on tik tok was raving about it and it took me a very long time to get through the first half but once I got to the second half I couldn’t put it down I got sucked into the story falling in love with the book and having to reread it all over again definitely worth the read.
2022-09-20

12. Good, cheesy, and frustrating. - I did enjoy reading this first book, and I think others will too. It’s just a little predictable and cheesy in some places. It feels like other fantasy novels, with it’s “split” world, headstrong protagonist, and, of course, magic. It could be deeper and juicier, but it’s definitely not bland. Overall, it’s a pretty good read for young people into fairy romance.
2022-09-09

Release date: 2016-05-03 Genre:Sci-Fi & Fantasy > Fantasy $14.99

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1. Amazing - Oh… I love this book SO much. There’s something that speaks so deep about this book. One version of yourself being dead and the things you once loved and needed were no longer those same things… finding and loving who you truly are and choosing that for yourself and not for someone else… Finding your home and family… and FIGHTING for them… SO looking forward to the next book. More Spicy than the first book btw but I didn’t mind it. I you Rhysand
2023-01-23

2. Everything else is now compared to this book - As a reader, for me there is before A Court of Mist and Fury, and after it. The toughest part is that I’ll be chasing the thrill I had reading this book for the first time, possibly forever and may never find it again. I’ve read the whole series and I’ve read this book multiple times now. It’s comforting, powerful, raw, sexy, riveting and hopeful all at once. The feeling I have reading this book, is exactly why I love reading—being completely transported to another world and feeling fully immersed there. Put simply, I love it and cannot recommend it enough.
2023-01-08

3. IT JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER - Y’all, this is a star series. The second installment is shattering and soul crushing in all the right ways, nice and lengthy and full of intrigue, romance, action, and wit. It’s impossible to put down, impossible not to try and stretch toward the ending with desperate fever to find out how it all ends. Mass is a MASTER. Do yourself a favor and READ THIS SERIES!!
2022-09-12

4. intoxicating book for dreamers - this series couldn’t have come into my life at a better time. something lost in the world, trying to find my way with only me and my dreams. this book was intoxicating and although not of this world helped me grasp my world. helped me once again fight for my dreams. along with making new ones.
2022-08-23

5. I’m obsessed - The first book took me a little bit of time to get into but I overall really enjoyed it. This book, however, blew the first one out of the water! It was so well written and she truly expanded the world we were exposed to in the first book into something new entirely. Amazing, from start to finish. I think this will go down as one of my favorite books ever. /, cannot recommend enough!
2022-08-12

6. What the in world… - It’s been years since a series has gripped my attention this hard. I cannot begin to express how amazing it is to read about a character that loves, that grows, that teaches the reader that change is hard but sometimes better than you could ever imagine. My imagination hasn’t been tapped into like this in a long time. If you’re debating on reading this, I’m telling you to go for it.
2022-07-29

Release date: 2017-05-02 Genre:Sci-Fi & Fantasy > Fantasy $14.99

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1. I have fallen in love with this family - The inner circle is a true family. Maas conveyed their bonds and dedication to each other beautifully. This book had me angry, sobbing, and laughing. What a beautiful world Maas has created, and I’m so happy I read this series. This book was different from the last one in that it was less about romance and more about growth and fighting until you can’t. This book is full of strong characters and I am so happy I’ve gotten to know them all through these books.
2022-04-01

2. Phenomenal - Everything in this book makes me sit on the edge of my seat. The wondrous plot and character development made me shed actual tears. The more I read the more I’m attached to these characters and their fictional lives. I spend every free moment reading. I never expected for there to be such a grip on me in this way, but am beyond glad my friend gifted me the first book. I finished this minutes ago and have already purchased the th book. All I can say is, don’t skip this series.
2022-02-25

3. Breathtaking - Sarah J Maas created a beautiful, terrible, ethereal world that makes your heart race as you read. She weaves deep feelings and visions into easily flowing paragraphs, and catches every loose thread with care and intention. I was especially fond of the light-handed queer relationships woven into the storyline, the most gentle mirror of our own experiences I’ve found in fantasy writing. My favorite book yet.
2022-01-30

Release date: 2018-05-01 Genre:Sci-Fi & Fantasy > Fantasy $12.99

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1. Love the series… hate kernel - These books are amazing. I’ve finished in the last days. But seriously, for the love of god, please tell me she stops using the word ‘kernel’ in her other books. I feel like I can’t make it a single page without seeing this word. “A kernel of power,” sure. But “a kernel of information,” “a kernel of shattered glass”…??? There are other words. Please use them.
2022-12-25

2. Good insight - I bought this after reading the reviews. I’m glad I did and I enjoyed reading it. I’m not sure why so many are complaining that this was a waste? There is a disclaimer that states this isn’t a necessary book to read in the series. It’s just a closer, more intimate look into the characters. I started reading the next book first, then I went back and bought this one to read first. I’m glad I did actually because though it’s not necessary, it does help to get a better grasp on what continues to happen in the next book. Plus what’s not to love about learning more from the characters you’ve grown to love or loath?
2022-12-22

3. lovely - i ALMOST didn’t read this book , ALMOST from the terrible reviews it seemed not worth reading so i haven’t in the months since I bought it but i sat down a said to myself it can’t be that bad you love these characters & the author an i DO NOT REGRET reading it it’s a sweet glimpse into their everyday lives with different points of view from all characters an what each is feeling after a brutal war an years of torment for some an a few years for others it showed a different side to each character an it took me into their everyday lives it was short an sweet an i loved it . i didn’t go into it thinking it was gonna be a bunch of drama or huge plot so if your looking to just glimpse into the lives after the war after all the pain an sorrow of Feyre , Rhysand , Cassian , Azriel , Morrigan , Amren , Elain & Nesta this will Be wonderful read . it made the characters seem human an relatable it also made them more real then any of the other books have ! it was a lovely read an i dont regret a moment of time or money i put into this book !
2022-07-19

4. It’s important to understand what this is before you start reading it. - This book gets a lot of hate, but I enjoyed it. I think it’s important to go into it with the understanding that it’s not like the previous books. It doesn’t further the plot line in any way, but it’s just a nice quick glimpse of what their love is like during a time when their lives aren’t on the line. I can understand being disappointed in it if you didn’t know what to expect beforehand, and can see how it would seem ‘pointless’ since nothing exciting is really happening. But if you’re a person who just wants a little more of the love story without the action & danger, it’s a nice expanded happy ending to the previous book.
2022-04-05

5. If you read this, read these books. - This series is one unlike I’ve ever read, and probably will read. The DYNAMICS. The CHARACTERS. The DIALOGUE. The DESCRIPTION. Don’t hesitate to read these books!! I never thought someone could take a character and change them and a reader’s feelings for them so thoroughly, and make the reader feel so deeply. What Maas does is magic, pure magic. I haven’t just read these books, I’ve been immersed in a story unlike any other that I haven’t been able to put down. I read a LOT and I don’t think I’ll ever get over the impact these books have left on me. I want to scream to the world about how amazing these books are, but these reviews will have to do.
2021-11-19

6. What happened? - First three books were phenomenal! I read the reviews but still bought this one because I figured it would add to the conclusion. I was greatly disappointed in this book. Not much happens in this book, not worth the $. I still gave three stars because I love the first books. I don’t recommend buying this one. I hope she goes back and rewrites and sums it up more.
2021-10-08

7. wholesome but i felt like i had to read it - because it was the book before acosf i felt like i would miss out some things if i didnt read it but its really just a happy ending to feyre and rhysand WHICH WAS SO GOOD!!!! if you domt want to read this book i say just look up a summary on cliffnotes and skip to acosf. BUT I REALLY ENJOYED ALL THE WHOLESOME PARTS ASWELL.
2021-07-13

8. Hm...k? I guess - I read other reviews and knew what I was getting into with this one...not much. As one reviewer wrote, a Christmas special. I could have done without and had it center around Feyre’s BDay instead. XMas isn’t a happy-go-lucky time for everyone. But I read so I didn’t miss anything in the series. Ms. MAAS, thank you for the effort, but let’s not put your readers through something like this again.
2021-03-03

9. Unfinished and TBH too fluffy - This book really didn’t stand on its own very well. I have enjoyed the other books in the series, but they were about good vs evil and strong female characters an this one was about...real estate? It just seemed a little too domesticated for these characters. The author agrees in the Q&A in the back that the book is a little more than a novella, but it’s not really described as such. Good for a quickie, but be warned it’s just a Christmas special with no real story or teeth.
2020-05-28

10. Loved if - It’s a sweet way to say goodbye to some of the storylines, while at the same time opening up some other ones. I love the characters so much, I’ve re-read the series more times than I can count. This novella was so cute, well-written (as usual), and just lovely. I can’t wait for the next installment. My favorite series to date!!!!
2020-04-21

11. Hear me out. - I know a lot of people are kind of disappointed with this, but I loved it. It was just the right thing for me to end the series (for now) as I got a little glimpse of their lives after the war. I will take any small part of story SJM will give because I love the characters and story so much. But SJM also explains a little on why it’s a novella and her reasons are perfectly sound. Nesta’s story is supposedly next after this, so I am excited!
2020-02-25

Release date: 2022-02-15 Genre:Sci-Fi & Fantasy > Fantasy $18.99

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1. Full circle - I’m so glad I stuck with this series. The plot and pace was so much better in this one than the st. The romance was better and I loved all the POVs for every character. Ugh agent day and night ahhh also the ending was wild. To have these characters mixed in with the others I need the next book now
2023-02-19

2. Third book??? Pleaseee!!!! - Where’s the next book in this two book series?…. I love Rhys and an author that brings loved characters into another story line is the all time tops.. but the only thing in the past year says nothing about a third book… how can you just tease us like that, ? Augh please let us know ASAP when there will be a third on this series
2023-02-08

3. An engrossing world in which to immerse oneself - The author’s creation of a world so foreign, yet familiar and modern. It was laced with references to our current culture and societies intertwined with a wonderful fantasy world of amazing creatures and beings. Her specific descriptors and characters are fascinating and difficult to tear oneself away from. Loved it and can’t wait to continue the saga.
2023-01-14

4. Good but forced down - The action is fine the sex is dumb and unneeded but I like the story. The world or worlds in this book are really cool and I like the idea of cities with all types of people in them. My largest gripe is that the book has twists and turns that are just dumb. Random twists that are really just plot holes are littered throughout the book. I don’t understand the need to have every character have some random secret agenda- wait what, it’s time for more sex that’s unneeded obviously sarah j Maas writes things she lacks.
2022-08-03

5. Amazing - I read this along with the first book in a span of a week. There was so many plot twists and interesting changes that nothing was predictable and the amazing group of characters made reading the book so easy and enjoyable. While some parts can be very dense when they are explaining the asteri and the history of midgard but after a while it all starts to make more sense. The final chapter was incredible shocking but made my heart ache with happiness i loved the way she wrote it. It’s going to be so hard to wait a year for the next book.
2022-07-24

6. Loved but… - I really did love this book but the ending left me feeling underwhelmed a little. Obviously leaving room for more to the series but I didn’t know what to do with myself after finishing it, I felt like a needed more closure. BUT still a great read I love the characters and can’t wait to see what’s in store for them
2022-07-20

7. An amazing experience with a ending that had me shocked yet excited - Trust me and everyone in the review section: this book was amazing to read. Mrs. Maas, you never fail to disappoint, and always leave me at the end of your books wanting more. Thank you for all the hard work, time, and dedication you spend writing these books. You truly are an amazing author. I can’t wait to read the next one!
2022-07-12

8. Cried. Sobbed. Threw up. Would do again - I don’t think I have ever read a book that put me through all the emotions on the spectrum at once. Literally one of the best books I have EVER read. Literally had a full on panic attack when I finished it was so good. Prepare to have your mind blown. There was nothing negative I had to say about this book. Nothing.
2022-05-15

9. Fantastic - I’ve been waiting for years for this book and it did not disappoint! I was truly impressed, as usual, with the direction Maas took. I will say that Bryce is not my favorite Maas heroine but I still love her. I also love that she decided to pull ACOTAR into this world and can’t wait to see where it goes!!! Thank you for continuing to build these worlds for us. In my opinion it will never get old!
2022-03-12

10. Wow, just wow. - I would say that this series started off a little rough for me in the first book. I missed the lands and characters of Sarah’s previous series but I dove into the second book willing to give it a chance. I cannot say how thankful I am that I stuck it out! The second novel is wonderful. I felt the character connections and lost myself in Midgard in a way that only Sarah has been able to do for me. And OMG, the end. Let’s just say I got exactly what I wanted and cannot wait to see what comes next! I highly recommend making sure to have read her other series first to fully appreciate this one.
2022-03-11

11. Idkkkkk - This doesn’t really hit my like the other series do. It lacks depth and good character development. Bryce always seems to be the perfect warrior defender hot woman at all times. She’s just always the same and childlike. It was really easy to see early on how the story was going to go. It pales in comparison to the depth of the ACOTAR series. Predicable, easy to digest and easily forgotten. An average read. I wish I hadn’t paid so much for it.
2022-03-01

12. GREAT SERIES, SO FAR… - SMALL SPOILER: WONDERFUL READ!!! My only issue was the ending… I felt it was slightly rushed, yet still not nearly completed! This action-packed, thrilling page turner just ends, right in the middle of all the chaos, no warning!! I’d almost call it a cliffhanger, but it didn’t quite feel that way, either. Very strange — especially in comparison to book . All together, it’s still an excellent read but, unfortunately, my rating is only stars this go round. I can’t wait for the next book in the series… looking forward to the discovery of even more dangerous worlds from her creative mind! Thank you!
2022-02-23

Release date: 2018-11-20 $7.99

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1. Wishful thinking but… - I was hoping we’d get an official ending to GOT, and not the HBO version before any of the origin stories. .) Simply because reading origin stories just makes you want to go back and re-read, then watch the original again with the new information. IF the series is GOOD. Which needless to say, GOT is. That being said… I loved learning about the Dragon family and their original conquer. It’s odd how it doesn’t bother me when THEY marry brother to sister but when the Lannisters did it, it was weird. Here’s hoping Martin decides to write an origin story for the Starks, their north and the original story for The Wall. Someone told me once it was done by Ice Dragon, but I guess we’ll never know how true that is. The Wolves are just as magical, and interesting as The Dragons IMO. Wrapping it up, this is a MUST for any GOT fans!
2022-11-28

2. Only for hardcore fans - This is a history book about the first Targaryen’s up until the end of the civil war that was their doom, the show “house of the dragon” is based on this book. If you want to know the truth of the show then read it, otherwise a waste of time. It’s written from the perspective of a maester writing a history book about the Targaryens. Which means it’s quite boring. They throw in enough sex and debauchery to keep people engaged but their is a serious lack or mystery or personality. It’s a history book remember. Dialogue is lacking and the endless names of lords and ladies is very boring. For hardcore fans like myself who prefer to read before watching shows it’s a great read. The civil war and tv show makes much more sense to me now. The redeeming quality: learning about the dragons of old and Aegon the conqueror. PS. After the civil war is over the book becomes useless but continues on for Pages
2022-11-28

3. I could not put it down! - I loved this book from start to end! You do have to really pay attention and sometimes even mark some names or note them to keep everyone in order but you start to get the order of things after a couple of chapters. I love the interconnected layers of story and characters that the author builds and creates and I love the unpredictability of his books! It’s a great read and hope we get a Vol II as George RR Martín has said he would likely do. Hopefully!! Bc i loved this book and would love a part !
2022-11-28

4. Decent at best, unnecessarily detailed and boring at worst - The first half of this history is enjoyable and tells enjoyable storylines. Aegon the conquerors tale through the old king Jaeharys is quite enthralling. The remaining half gets lost in an endless cycle of succession wars and conflict, which is only made worse by the unfathomable amount of lesser lords and ladies that come and go throughout this era.
2022-08-29

5. pages of nonsense - I love Game of Thrones. This book took me nearly a year to finish. The first - pages are decent, about Aegon the Conquerer, and gives decent back story regarding things in the series. The rest is written like a giant run-on sentence with characters who don’t matter and have names so similar, that even if they did matter, you can’t keep them straight. I gave this two stars and I’m not mad that I read it, but this could have been much better.
2020-04-25

6. Just and endless list of names with gruwsome deaths - Nothing in this list sparks interest. Grrm is well known for finding intricate ways of getting rid of one’s competitors. In this book he forgot to build affection between the reader and the character to be killed before the stroke lands. Seems like an endless list of meaningless deaths.
2019-08-17

7. A fantasy that’s welcome ,hbo are you paying attention? - What’s there to say that hasn’t been said already. I just hope hbo does this “prequel” justice unlike the massacre that was the final season of g.o.t. , the Targaryen bloodline is fascinating and the clever politics that are displayed in martins writings hold a parallel to any modern societal family in power,wether that be politics,entertainment,economically powerful groups. I like millions of others ,I will cherish the fantasy world that Martin has created...a little of us can relate and even see characteristics of ourselves in every character. This is an excellent tale that breaks the monotony of our robotic society. I just wish I had a fantasy time machine to see it all unfold. Thank you George for giving me over a decade of enjoyment.
2019-07-17

8. True Telling - As a fan of the GoT series I absolutely love this book, I realize a lot of people don’t like this because it’s written more as a history book instead of going in detail with each character. But while it doesn’t go j to as much detail with each character it still tells the beginning of Targaryen rule wonderfully. It has lore, story, twists and turns everywhere. It gets you to feel love and hatred and sympathy for characters in such a small amount of time. If you want to learn more of the history of the history behind our favorite series this is definitely a must. If you’re not into history books so much maybe just sample it and buy it if you you like it, otherwise just wait for the next book/season to come out.
2019-02-05

9. Lazy and useless - So if you’ve read the actual series then this book will make sense, character, landscape, and general tone wise. That is where the good ends. This book is lazy and unnecessary. It reads like a Wikipedia, simple, non commitment to character development, plot intrigue, nor particular social analysis. The plot is emotionally void and forgettable. Most the elements seem to be stolen straight from Russian and English royalty history and simply re worded and renamed. The challenge with a product like this is it is a clear cash grab and makes one wonder if the author ever really wrote the actual series or did he stumble across novels of someone else’s work and simply stole that too. As a popular line says: shame. Shame. Shame.
2018-12-16

10. Fire and Blood-but no MEAT - I LOVE the original series of books, but this seems a non-fleshed out history book. It just retells what happened. While you may get why people do what they do, it’s in a basic sense- not the fully realized and emoted way the original series paints landscapes of lives. It’s just kind of FLAT. You know who is flying which dragon where, and a very basic why - but not the feelings involved. Feels like he gave this to the fans because he had to give them SOMETHING.
2018-12-13

11. Horrible time waster - GRRM can’t finish the real saga he started, unlike true hall of fame fantasy writers like E Howard and Tolkien. He should step aside and let a professional like Sanderson finish it, GRRM just doesn’t want to admit he is a hack who can’t finish. His inability to write is threatening to destroy his legacy.
2018-12-12

12. Oof...this hurts. - If you’re already into the books AND you are ASoIaF completist, you’ll most likely find some joy in reading this book. If you’re just a book reader who is into the main series and not all the tertiary short stories and novellas, I suggest checking it out in a library or B&N before buying. It is dry. Very dry. “The World of Ice and Fire” is more interesting. Wish this was Winds, and I understand the mob of readers with pitchforks in their hands about yet another book that isn’t advancing the core story. The hate George gets about not publishing Winds on time is counterproductive; does he owe us the story? How would you like to see fans of your work turn on you? If you didn’t need to write another sentence again and could retire comfortably, you might consider giving the people who think you’re their puppet the finger. Best to keep the moaning to a low grumble.
2018-12-01

13. HUGE ASIOAF FAN, BUT THIS BOOK WAS A COMPLETE WASTE OF TIME! - At no point did I feel drawn in to this book... For a fake-history book, It goes into excruciating detail on ridiculous things like; a character’s facial expression, design of boat/castle, and character’s personality. This book felt like fan fiction cloaked in history. In fact, it was painfully obvious that this book was written over years compiled of material patched together by GRRM. The narrator would digress mid paragraph and begin his -page explanation of something not related to the current story, leaving the reader thinking they may have accidentally flipped ahead. There were times I thought I was reading fan fiction from Elio and Linda. I would have been happier reading the U.S. Tax Code, than wasting time with GRRM’s desperate attempt to still be considered an author. Go pick up a Bible and leave this book where it be.
2018-11-29

14. Mostly another rip-off - Don’t buy this book. Find a way to get it some other way. Half of the content is already published in other novellas. The rest is uninspired. If you don’t read it you’re not missing much. GEORGE HOW MUCH MONEY DO YOU HAVE TO MAKE? You have no kids. You’re a bajillionaire allready. Finish the d@@@ series. Or let someone else write it for you. OR JUST BE HONEST with the folks who made you a bajillionaire allready, and admit what you’ve known for years now: you have no intention of finishing. Because it would shut off the TV money. I’m not buying another GRRM product.
2018-11-27

Release date: 2010-04-01 $9.99

Comments

1. A Must Read, Thrill Ride - Every reader needs to experience this series at least once. The thrills are fantastic. Just buy it and start, couldn't recommend enough. It's in my top book series of all time. That includes Harry Potter and Percy Jackson. Don't read anything about it in advance, just dive in.
2022-04-11

2. A masterpiece - I’ve tried to read a few different fantasy series lately and neither of them captured my intrigue as quickly and deeply as this. From start to finish, these characters are flawed, unique, and unbelievably lovable. The world set up in this first book has the perfect amount of mystery and detail that keeps you glued to the page. My coworkers recommended this series to me a bit too enthusiastically so I was skeptical. But this was worth every single second. Do yourself favor, clear your schedule, put your devices on do not disturb, and buckle in for this incredible ride. Also, avoid googling ANYTHING, just be patient and this amazing story.
2021-09-17

3. Slow to start but hard to put down - Had a hard time getting through the first few pages but by the early middle and especially the end, I was consistently looking for times I could pull up my book app. Insanely unique world building and magic system that had me asking questions but never got the wrong reasons. Bought the second book right after I finished this one!!
2020-08-23

4. Perfecto! - I was really hesitant about this book at first. Re-reading it makes you realize things you wouldn’t have noticed the first time. Kel seems more like a father after re-reading it. I would definitely recommend this book for anyone. After all, that would be one less secret, although, and I quote, “There’s always another secret.” Two words for anyone who’s read the WHOLE trilogy. Book three. I do NOT regret reading this book.
2019-06-21

5. Freaking Awesome! - I can't believe I just now discovered this book. Seriously one of the best fantasy novels. Entertaining, funny, great characters, a fully realized and detailed world. I had so much fun reading this book! And it packs a surprisingly emotional punch. Read this, don't hesitate. This sat in my queue for a long time and I can't believe I deprived myself of such an enjoyable book.
2016-12-18

6. Highly recommend Mistborn! - Brandon Sanderson has "rioted" my love for the fantastic, magical characters of Mistborn. This was my first epic fantasy novel and I suspect it will be a hard act for any other franchise to follow. Just good story telling. My emotions were "pushed", and "pulled" along with the characters' struggles and triumphs. For me, Vin, Kel, Saze, Dox, Marsh, Ham, and Breeze became living, breathing people who I cared about. If you come to epic fantasy for the world building then this too will not disappoint as The Final Empire is given the full treatment from its ash stained cityscapes, depressing "skaa" slums, immaculate Noblemen's keeps, to the things that creep in the misty night. It's easy to see how Brandon Sanderson has earned such a strong reputation as a story teller.
2015-05-26

7. Pure MAGIC! - This book isn’t only amazing, it even playes with your friggin’ emotions. One of the rare books that I find myself truly immersed and engaged with. it’s full of twists and turns, intrigue, and action. I wish I had a time machine so I can experience this book again. If you’re an epic fantasy fan, then you must READ THIS!
2014-09-07

8. Pretty good, not his best... - I've read a few of sandersons books- namely, the way of kings and the last few books of the wheel of time. After reading those novels, then moving to Mistborn, I was unimpressed. While the plot showed some creativity and depth, I felt the character development was lacking. I didn't feel moved by the characters, and at times felt the lack of detail left me without a clear picture of individual scenes. That said, if I'd have read this book before the way of kings or wheel of time, my expectations wouldn't have been so high. In summary, it was a quick read that was enjoyable. Sanderson is an amazing writer.
2014-03-05

9. Mistborn - Well written and entertaining. The story moves at a good pace and had a interesting and new take on the hero mythos. The author doesn't bog you down in pages of tedious descriptions that require you to skim through the pages. He stays on point and moves the story along giving you what you need to envision his world and understand it. The two main characters have depth and understandable motivations that make their actions plausible. The "Crew" I especially enjoyed. A very good ensemble of lovable rouges in the spirit of (oddly enough) "The Sting" and the "A-Team". Well done! Looking forward to the next book of the Trilogy.
2013-03-02

10. Mesmerizing and Powerful. - Mistborn is definitely a Page-Turner. While reading the book, I frequently lost track of time. It is exhilarating and well paced. It details the scenes accurately so you won't have a hard time visualizing what's happening and knowing what the author's been talking about. It is an interesting story that will surely get you hooked. The author, Brandon Sanderson, gives life to the characters. As you read, you'll start to get to know them. To care for them. To love them. He gives the characters memorable personalities so that the reader could really connect to them. You might find in some parts of the book that what they did is perfectly justifiable because that'll be exactly what you'll do if you're the character and in the given situation. Most of you will say that he can really understand what the character is going through. Their arguments, valid. Their philosophies, relatable. Mistborn is Unpredictable. One moment you're absolutely sure to yourself that this is what's going to happen and the next, it'll surprise you. You won't resist thinking what's gonna happen but I encourage you to ride along and let it surprise you, for it will. The experience of reading Mistborn is really fun. It tickles your curiosity and play with your emotions all while sucking you to it's mysterious world. Kudos Brandon Sanderson!
2012-08-13

11. Brandon Sanderson Epic Fantasy Genius - This is the first book that I ever read from Brandon Sanderson's ever growing amount of books. I've read everything he has ever written now, because of this incredible story that had me on my couch for nearly hours. All in two days. Buy this book and you will not regret it. Heck, buy ANY book released by Sanderson and you will be ever pleased.
2012-08-11

12. Breathtakingly imaginative storytelling - What an honor to read something so creative and imaginative. I could not stop feeling a sense of gratitude and satisfaction at the end of this first novel in the Mistborn trilogy. The discoveries you make, the journey of the characters' developments, purely enjoyable. Sanderson has emerged as the top dog in the fantasy game thus far. His first novel in the stormlight archive is the single best book I've ever read. To come along and read another book of his and be this satisfied by the originality, is simply foreign to most fantasy writers. He is known most by his completion of the wheel of time series. However these books, elantris, way of kings and future stormlight books, in my opinion, will completely eclipse the spotlight Jordan has achieved from his storytelling. Some people say Sanderson is almost to Jordan's level. No No No. Jordan pales in comparison. JRR tolkein is a household hand for fantasy. A few years from now, Sanderson will have achieved the same.
2012-07-19

Release date: 2008-10-01 Genre:Sci-Fi & Fantasy > Fantasy $3.99

Comments

1. Enjoyable but could use some polishing. - This book is definitely an enjoyable read. However, it could use some polishing. It was as if Brent Week's editor grew tired of editing his work, and skimmed through the rest of it without bothering to correct some issues. I hope this review doesn't scare anyone from reading this book though! The plot and the characters were very interesting!
2014-11-17

2. A Dark Marvel - The Way of the Shadow is a superbly written novel, delving into the dredges of what it means to be human, to walk away from life or to accept and fight for what is right and what should not be allowed. The characters introduced are not inherently good, nor are their reasons morally right, but there is enough in their character that shows that in life there is a line, and when it cannot be crossed, the decision made will define who the character can be and whether redemption is possible. There are many crucibles in life for these characters and the following books will surely drive them to the breaking point. Some will come out alive and some will be broken beyond recognition. Brent Weeks is a master at character and world building. The history and characters are fully realized and beautifully described, making it easy to be drawn in and lost in The Way of the Shadows. Originally posted on goodreads
2014-04-05

3. Super A - Browsing bookstore and had not read a fantasy in years. Read the back cover and was hooked. Just finished reading this and one of the most gripping and action packed page turners I've had in a long time. Characters you can dislike, love and enemies you wish you were Kylar to put them away! Loved it and have bought the other in the series on iBooks. Could not put this one down! You won't be disappointed at all. Renewed my interest in fantasy, majic and sword play and this is more than I expected!
2013-07-18

4. Very great series - I thoroughly enjoyed the entire trilogy. Hard to put down, really. This is one of those rare "look up and it's am" stories. Not true high fantasy like Tolkien or Martin, more fast paced, good down and dirty fantasy. Reading this trilogy made me want to dig out and re-read the Belgariad or maybe the Black Company series. Worth the money, for sure!
2012-08-20

Release date: 2010-08-31 $7.99

Comments

1. The storm approaches… - Was recommended this series by a friend and lord almighty I owe that friend my life now! I’m not much of a book reader; more videogame JRPG reader if anything, but man this book is really good! To you, person who’s reading this review, treat yourself a little bit and buy “The Way of Kings” and remember to be kind everyone you meet! You never know when the next bridgerun will be! :P
2023-03-23

2. Fantasy at its best. - Game of Thrones is one of my favorite series yet I somehow was ignorant of this amazing series. If you liked Game of Thrones, this series is for you; everything from war, battles, political plotting, and ultimately, an extremely interesting world and lord. Sanderson has created something sensational and I can’t wait to read the rest of the books.
2023-03-12

3. Amazing! - Just like just about any other book written by Brandon Sanderson, “The Way of Kings” absolutely amazes me. Rich world building, characters with one-in-a-million personalities (not to mention their extensive and interesting arcs), lengthy plot and subplots, as well as very exotic scenery come together in this novel. They form a work of art: epic fantasy. Of course, if you can’t handle about , pages of content or the epic fantasy story, this may not be the book for you. However, if fantasy, complex magic systems, and discovering a vibrant world that Sanderson creates and describes so wonderfully is right up your alley, I % recommend this book.
2022-06-16

4. Enthralling epic you don’t want to put down - This book was recommended to me by a friend. Rather dubious, I purchased it. I was hooked almost instantly. The author expertly weaves multiple stories together with awesome ease. I couldn’t stop reading. It is books like these that inspire me and provide the best entertainment. Well worth the price.
2022-05-07

5. Brilliant - Wasn’t too big of a book reader but after constantly being told to read this series by a close friend, I finally caved. That turned out to be the best decision I’ve ever made. This book is by far the best I’ve ever read and I’m constantly reading every minute I can. Love this and can’t wait to read the others!
2022-04-02

6. This is the Way. - A modern fantasy epic with a fully realized world inhabited by realistic and relatable characters. The story’s essence is the struggle against our worst tendencies and base desires. To become better versions of ourselves for the greater good. Unfortunately to achieve the greater good we must first overcome a greater evil, and evil has its own agenda. The stakes couldn’t be higher. Give this book a try and you’ll be at the end before you realize it. And you most likely won’t be disappointed.
2021-09-07

7. Life-changing Epic - I can't even begin to describe how amazing this book is, the depth of the main characters could hold the book together on its own, but Sanderson's main strength is the world building. Be prepared to dive head first into Roshar and it's storm-battered uniqueness, love this book and I will most definitely be binging this series!
2021-05-05

8. Absolutely epic - Brandon has a way with words that is truly unlike any other. This is by far the most EPIC story I have ever read, through and through. The beginning is slow, but it is so beyond worth it and pertinent to the story. You grow with the characters and the passion in Brandon’s writing is so evident. I truly felt like I was there with the characters. You feel their bravery, passion, courage, hatred, sadness, as if you were them and the bond that forms between the characters and the reader is unlike any other. This is an incredible series and is beyond worth reading. Thank you, Brandon. Life before death.
2021-01-18

9. The Final Crisis is Worth the Long Slog - This review was first published on Kurt's Frontier. Synopsis: Roshar is a world in flux. The king has been assassinated. The kingdom of Alethkar is now at war but does not fight for victory. The high lords divide the kingdom, and paranoia drives the new king. High Prince Dalinar Kholin sees visions of the ancient past, warning him to unite the kingdom. Yet his thirst for war has waned. Kaladin trained a surgeon, became a soldier, and is now a slave running bridges after being betrayed by someone he trusted. Shallan is a scholar, sent to gain someone’s trust to steal a powerful artifact. Szeth, the assassin who started it all, is a killer who feels each murder he commits. Yet something powerful and dangerous looms on the horizon. The great desolation is coming. Review: Brandon Sanderson is a master world builder. The details of his land are rich and creative. I found the characters interesting as he wove interconnecting plots. However, the story itself is quite dense. I use the term dense to say that it is very difficult to move through. I’ve read long books before. This one was like wading through deep snow. Hard to move through and exhausting. Not a page turn that I can’t put down, nor was I anxious to get back to it. The book pages long. The author could have broken it into two or three books that would have been much easier to get through. The book’s action scenes are quite good, however. His vivid descriptions don’t disappoint, and the final crisis is worth the long slog.
2020-12-29

10. Amazing world - The characters and world Brian creates are, in a word, astounding. You get to know each like a long lost old friend. You feel their pains and joys along with them. You quickly come to care for their world as you would your own, which is is thanks to Brian for creating it and sharing it with us. I have spent so many hours feeling the storms roll over me, the thrill of flight, and the hope of a better tomorrow that this world offers us, and greatly look forward to the time in the future I will spend in his world and among his characters. Thank you for this world to be added to the others I live in among my mind Brian.
2020-10-28

11. A Book You Will Not Soon Forget - I loved this book, one of the best epic fantasies I’ve read in a long time. This was the first time I read a Brandon Sanderson story, and I’m hooked on him. The Way of Kings, Book One of the Stormlight Archive, is an immense, epic adventure that takes place in a world that is both believable and like no other. Sanderson has crafted a fantasy with characters, places, creatures, religion, culture, and geography, all explained in elaborate detail, but never in a way that interferes with the action and the progress of the story. He gives you just enough information a little at a time to allow you to understand events taking place without overburdening you with detailed descriptions all at once. (Okay, maybe at the very beginning you won’t understand everything, but you will as the story continues.) The way he develops characters as the story progresses is excellent. The male and female characters are powerful, complex, and realistic, each with their unique traits. Mostly, you will want to read more. I was never bored or lost interest during the LONG reading time to complete this book. This is a must-read. If all his books in the series are this good, it will rank among the top fantasies of all time.
2020-08-09

12. Took several false starts; but worth it - After reading Brandon’s Mistborn series through two eras I decided to dig into this series. Coming from Mistborn I was not prepared from the much slower pacing and the seemingly incessant stream of bad luck that befalls Kaladin after a very action hero treatment of the protagonists of Mistborn. Shifting to Dalinar/Adolin after becoming so invested in Kaladin and Shallan was a shock, as well. However, as only Branson can, he brought all the seemingly disparate storylines together in a most satisfying way, giving us payoff after payoff as we approach the end. I don’t fault if people don’t enjoy it the first time. It definitely took me multiple tries, but after you conquer the structure of the first book, the next two books roll by in too short a time.
2020-07-27

Release date: 2022-11-15 $14.99

Comments

1. This got real messy, real fast - I get that Scadrial is part of the Cosmere and the inhabitants of shard planets were meant to meet eventually, but I honestly thought Brandon would do it with a bit more finesse than this. It feels abrupt, and not well planned. There are some obvious plot holes, or glossing over of things that should have been… bigger… It’s so unlike what I normally expect from this author, and makes me wonder, did he even write this? I feel like the editor should have caught some of these little things that are just off. I love the Cosmere stories, and will always be a big fan, but this one has been a bit of a letdown.
2023-01-06

2. It’s been awhile - I had forgotten how much I love the world of Scadrial in the cosmere. While the incorporation of all Sanderson’s worlds can become confusing (for those who want all the answers you will end up doing a search) the story was tremendous and the characters were fantastic. This conclusion was fun, interesting, filled with Easter eggs to make you want to dive deeper into his other books, while still keeping to story focused.
2023-01-03

Release date: 2017-11-14 $9.99

Comments

1. Good, but slow - I am love this series and have absolutely devoured every one of the books…until this one. I’m not sure if the setting was the problem, the focus on the ever-indecisive King as the main character, or just fatigue from reading nearly pages of content. Either way, this one didn’t hold up as well for me.
2022-05-01

2. Didn't Come Together - Read three of the books, and this last one was a mistake. There were too many disjointed sequences which made for confusion. Usually, going back in time can be interesting, but in this book it mainly served to sidetrack the reader away from a story that needed a more consistent path.
2021-02-19

3. Simply Stunning - Today marks a dismal day, for today, I finished Oathbringer and now am subject to nearly a whole year of waiting for Stormlight . Part of me worries ‘will Sanderson be able to top Oathbringer?’ Yet part of me believes, or rather knows, that like Bridge believes in Kaladin’s resolve, I believe in Sanderson Stormblessed. So for the next year, I can rest easy knowing the next book will be another masterpiece, as is Oathbringer. Oathbringer is everything Stormlight fans would want in the next-in-series. The story is extremely well-crafted, and quite simply, a required read for anyone claiming to be a fan of epic fantasy, or anyone who just likes an incredible story.
2019-12-12

4. It’s fine, I guess. - I feel like this might not be a popular opinion but I’m looking for something that fills the void left by ASOIAF until TWOW comes out. This just wasn’t it. The characters lack the depth of Martin’s characters. The story is fairly predictable. The novels are long and I just can’t bring myself to finish this because I just don’t care about the characters.
2019-06-16

5. WOW! Simply WOW! - Oathbringer is the largest book I’ve ever read, over pages, and somehow it wasn’t enough. I absolutely love The Way of Kings, and immediately jumped into Words of Radiance. But after finishing the first books, I was still on the fence about committing myself to what I know is going to be a book series (especially when each book is pages). Well, that all changed with Oathbringer. With character defining moments that make you fall in love with everybody, world building on a scale I never thought possible, and battle set pieces far beyond any Hollywood movie, Oathbringer has solidified my commitment to the Stormlight series. “Epic” does NOT do this book justice.
2018-10-29

6. A triumph - Sanderson and once again shows that the wait was worth it by producing not only a story that has characters and story as rich as the first book, but manages to move the plot along at a steady pace, resolving plot lines and giving you the overall experience every book reader wants from their reading. All the while leaving you hungry for more.
2018-08-09

7. I, for one, actually read it - Not enough quality to justify the quantity for me. I have read both books before this and feel that this is still the best one by far. Pros: Incredibly detailed world Can be fun to read Cos: Chapters that drone on and on and on Unrealistic and uninteresting characters and situations that somehow strain your very high suspension of belief There’s TOO MUCH girth to this book for how much it actually delivers Would give it . stars or so but this will do just fine. Some genuinely interesting and engaging moments, sprinkled into a a whole bunch of “blah.”
2018-06-13

8. Oathbringer - I loved the first two and waited patiently for the third. I’m greatly disappointed. It a bit of a mess: disjointed, uninspiring, and barely readable. “Journey before destination” ... with the first two, I enjoyed the journey. With Oathbringer, I skimmed large sections just to get to the destination. A pity ... I’m done.
2018-05-30

9. A Masterful Mess - First, I think Brandon Sanderson is the greatest fantasy author going. He has great characters, entertaining stories and a mind-blowing ability to create worlds. And the Cosmere is awesome. But truth be told, this book is a boring slog. Editing! We could have shaved off a good - pages and this would have been a masterpiece. The best book ever! But it’s not. Sadly.
2018-04-08

10. Epic tale of loss and redemption - Engrossing from start to finish fleshing our mankind’s place in the Cosmere that Brandon Sanderson has created. I normally don’t have to reread books but the previous novels are littered with subtle details that provide a detailed foundation for this book. No spoilers here other to say I found this a great read and look forward to the future.
2018-03-08

11. My Favorite Stormlight Book - This sweeping saga is a wonderful series that I wholeheartedly recommend reading. Don't be daunted by the length of the books (this one especially). The longer they are, the longer it'll take to read them, which is a very good thing. It gives you all the more time to savor the detail of this elaborately planned high epic fantasy. This book was so satisfying to read and I guarantee it will bend and expand your mind in a way you’d hardly expect. I can hardly wait for the next seven books!
2018-02-04

12. My first born son is named Kaladin! - That’s how much I liked this series. The only complaint I have(which really isn’t a complaint)... now I have to ready Warbreaker to try and figure out the story behind Vasher and Sword-Nimi. In fact I need to read all the cosmere books because I can see them all bleeding into this series.
2018-01-16

13. Waaaay too long but loved it. - Besides being a very big book (, pages), this isn’t the end of the ‘trilogy’. I enjoy Brandon’s books very much as I also did this one. I was ready for the series to end because it takes up a great deal of my time plus I now have to wait another years or so before finding how the story ends, if it does with the next book. Overall I loved it and would do it again.
2018-01-10

14. Amazing and Epic - What do you look for in a book? Weak characters, simple plot lines, obvious endings; if this is what you seek, move along. Mr Sanderson crushes the typical fantasy genre story line and replaces it with engaging characters, identifiable weakness, gripping heroism, and a superbly satisfying story. Leave your expectations with lesser world builders because Brandon will create in you a desire to leave your mundane and normal human life and become something much more!
2017-12-16

15. Sanderson's excellence continues. - While I have a fair share of issues with the pacing and some forced out-of-character plot devices, overall another incredible novel that moves the series forward in the right direction. May be my least favorite of the three SLAs so far, but still an excellent book deserving stars.
2017-11-30

Release date: 2023-01-10 $9.99

Comments

1. This is the Princess Bride if the Princess became a pirate - This book was delightful. If you are familiar with the Cosmere or Brandon Sanderson’s other works you may have met a living easter egg named Hoid. The wisecracking character is the voice of the book and tells a heartwarming tale of a girl who sets off on an adventure to find her captive lover. I did not expect this to be a book about a girl turning into a pirate. It was fun. It was attention grabbing. The magic of spores was new and exciting. It made me want to read more about this universe. If you are familiar with the Cosmere you’ll enjoy this read. If you’re new to the Cosmere this is an okay start but you may get taken aback by the end of the book. The last half is filled with references to earlier Cosmere works and can be a bit much.
2023-03-15

2. Truly stunning! - My goodness, Sanderson has done it again! Tress of the Emerald Sea provides everything I expected going in and more. Great world building, light humor, lovable characters, cool magic, and—of course—an amazing story. Then there was the art. My gosh, the art was GORGEOUS! This book is awesome, simple put. Truly awesome in its most literal definition. Just…WOW.
2023-01-22

Release date: 2022-09-27 $13.99

Comments

1. Where is Chloe? - I loved everything about this book and devoured it in just a few days. Naomi Novik has vast imagination and does an amazing job of almost over-explaining everything. My only question is what happened to Chloe? She was such a big part of the previous book and then only appeared in one chapter of this book, even when El’s friends were coming to help her.
2022-10-17

2. Amazing - Naomi Novik is my favorite author. I have loved all of her books and this absolutely lives up to her legacy. It was a beautiful ending to the trilogy. I love the characters and the magical world she created. I felt satisfied while still wishing there were more books in the world to come! And I will immediately listen to the audiobook version as well because they are also wonderful!
2022-09-29

3. Excellent conclusion to a great series! - I’ve enjoyed everything of Novik’s I’ve read so far, and this is no exception. Tightly plotted, no pacing issues, and an immensely satisfying conclusion with quite relevant allegories about the world we live in today. I look forward to whatever she’s brewing up next (hopefully another Eastern European inspired fairy tale!)
2022-09-28

4. Just finished this - I got to read the ARC. This has been an enjoyable if not fun! series to read. If you’re the sort to wait for a series to finish before you start it this one is well written but you should be warned it’s quite grim and the magic mostly involves screaming nightmares. Not a lighthearted series!
2022-09-27

Release date: 2000-09-15 $7.99

Comments

1. A slog fest of unoriginality - People talk so highly of this series and then you find out you need to give it books until it picks up. The series might be great but this book was incredibly boring and felt like a mirror clone of the lord of the rings. Predictable yet confusing. I’ll watch the series for this one and spend my time on books/series that as a whole are worth it
2022-10-29

2. Good, not perfect - The story was good, but the characters lacked something and Egwene and Nynaeve weren’t stunningly written. In my opinion Nynaeve was super annoying and overly childish. I enjoyed the story but at times it seemed to drone on. Like with Mat and Rand against the dark alone in the villages on their way to Caemlyn, it just went on and on. I am a little excited though for what the rest of this world might bring, I hope it isn’t lackluster.
2022-06-22

3. Incredible book, more greatness to come - I have read dozens of other authors, listened to hundreds of hours of fantasy books, read thousands upon thousands of pages. None have gripped me like this book has. Nothing I have ever encountered compares to the scope and scale of this world. The history and lore is rich from the very beginning, the characters have very real motivations and flaws, and there is a fair bit of mystery and intrigue among the heroes of this tale. There isn’t a single character I don’t like, even the least-explored person feels like a solid addition to the story. Unfortunately, the book did start off a little slow, with difficult, often folksy, patterns of speech that tripped me up for the first ten or so chapters. That didn’t stop me from reading and enjoying them, but it did take some getting used to. Once you get familiar with the strange words, names and phrases there is nothing to stop you except your own desire to progress. I cannot wait to read the following books. stars, would definitely recommend.
2022-03-20

4. Awesome read - I read this book when it first came out in . Picked it up again since Prime Video is making a series. I wanted to be able to judge if they did it justice. Now I remember why I couldn’t wait every year for the next book to be published. I enjoyed this read even more than the first time. Guess I will be reading the other books now as well.
2021-12-12

5. lives up the hype - was recommended this by a good friend of mine after finishing Brandon Sanderson’s Stormlight Archive and Mistborn series. The immense level of detail was astounding but at the same time was a bit overwhelming and made some sections seem unnecessary but i am glad i powered through bc it was totally worth it. starting book now!
2021-08-05

6. First time read, recommended - First time reading the book, without any prior knowledge of the series. It was engaging, had adventure, fun, world building, and character development enough to keep me interested until the end. As with many stories involving clear cut good versus evil universes, the ultimate ending seems preordained, but I will happily continue reading the series and see if how I am surprised. Many questions left unanswered and as seeing this series went from being a planned trilogy to ending as a whole bookshelf, I understand that will be normal. Definitely recommend if you like LOTR.
2021-07-21

7. Must Read for High Fantasy fans but some complaints - Just finished the book for the first time, and the world the Jordan has created is massive with tons of lore and unique, interesting characters. Although it’s not a critique on the book, there’s so much knowledge that I had a hard time wrapping my head around everything. However, I like the world so much that I’m not opposed to rereading it after I get further into the series. Most of the book is told from one characters perspective so some of the supporting casts character development was left out. The pacing can be a jarring to the point where it gets confusing as to how much time passes, and I feel like I’m missing some of the gradual character growth that could be there considering the length of the book.
2021-05-26

8. Starts slow - And I mean slowwww I have tried getting into this daunting series for maybe years—it never seemed to hold my attention— if only I would have made to chapter or Before now. Don’t do what I did, stick with it till at least chapter and see if you can go a day without checking in.
2020-11-26

9. The Eye of the World - Kind of expensive for the story you get. This is the first time Ive ever read Robert Jordan, () and it is definitely dated. The plot starts out very slowly and only has glimpses of good story telling, in addition the writing can be very confusing and unclear Overall I wish I had purchased another book. But on the other hand I read the entire thing, and also read the next book in the series. Can definitely say the next book has a similar story line, so can’t recommend that either
2019-07-23

10. Do not read. - It's a horrible book, and a horrible series. The author is obviously trying to make a "Lord of the rings" rip off, and he's milking for all it's worth. There are books in this series, and I had to force myself to finish the first chapter. The characters are bland, the dialogue is poorly written, and the story is just a carbon clone of every fantasy book ever written. Do not read. If I could give less than star, I would.
2017-03-02

11. One of the greats - This series is one of the great classics of fantasy. Many people talk about Tolkien, and George R. R. Martin, but to me Robert Jordan is the best fantasist. While there are some similarities to Lord of the Rings, this is to me a perfected version of the LOTR good vs evil trope. Particularly for those who like magic/power systems, this is a true classic. I recommend this series to everyone. It forever occupies a special position on my bookshelves.
2016-08-14

12. It gets better - I ended up putting this book down for about a year after being bored by the first several chapters. I picked it up again and forced myself to read a bit further since so many people like it. Once the characters got started on their quest in earnest, I really started to enjoy it. I'm glad I gave it a second chance!
2015-10-24

13. Great world building, okay characters, simplistic plot - I landed on this series after reading two of Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archives books (which I enjoyed a lot). Sanderson completed the Wheel of Time series (of which this is the original volume, though there is a prequel) after Jordan passed away. The story is a fairly straightforward "fantasy quest" à la "Lord of the Rings". The overall writing is more than competent and the world descriptions are excellent. The character development is okay: We only "get into the head" of one character (the protagonist) and while he is not quite a caricature, I think his development lacks depth. The other characters are unfortunately quite shallowly developed (in my opinion). The plot felt far too simple to me. The villains' efforts are never quite justified and feel incompetent. The plot line is a straight line (with a tiny exception). There are no real surprises, and while there is a hint of darkness about the protagonist, it's never made credible. So far, there is no real sense of "rules of magic", which makes the introduction of fantasy elements feel a bit "ad hoc". Still, it's entertaining enough that I'll give the next volume a chance.
2015-04-18

14. hard to complain - the book was wonderful, now for my point. a slow start and dragged out detail had me a bit worried but Jordan soon had my interest and only left room for one critique, could your mountain range naming scheme be any more generic. the mountains of Dhoom and the mountains of mist… kinda broke the suspense at just the wrong moment. that is all.
2015-01-06

15. Wow - Just a warning- you will lose several months to this series:) there are many long books and you won't want to set them down.... My only complaint is that the author who is finishing the story isn't as incredible as the legendary Robert Jordan (very hard to surpass:) ) I can't WAIT to finish the series this March... ENGROSSING!!!!
2013-01-26

16. My favorite series ever - I've been reading scifi and fantasy novels for over twenty years, and out of the hundreds of books I've read, this is still the best. Book one starts slow, but once it gains momentum it will have you running the gambit of emotions. One moment you will be angry and sad, and the next, you will find yourself standing up to cheer the characters forward. The depth and originality of Robert Jordan's world is on par with Tolkien, Asimov, and Frank Herbert. He creates a completely new style of magic, and challenges the protagonists with never before seen monsters that could have come right out of nightmares. The antagonists are deeply fleshed out, with their own personalities and goals that don't always coincide with each other. I look forward to reading it again for the first time, when the age that gave it birth returns again.
2013-01-09

Release date: 2023-02-07 $14.99

Comments

1. The Cradle of Ice - Rollins Sigma series is an action packed combination of science fiction, fantasy, mystery and special forces. However his Moonfall series elevates his story-telling to a new level. These books are epic in scope with multiple interweaving plot lines, a great and broad cast of characters, fantastical creatures, empires, struggles for power and ultimately a quest to save the world. To top it off the reader enjoys Rollins signature page turning non-stop action with twists and turns aplenty. It’s a great read- his best work yet.
2023-02-13

Release date: 2008-12-14 $7.99

Comments

1. Is Complimented by the Show Beautifully - This book is the original and the Netflix show is an adaptation. However, the show does a great job of complimenting this book beautifully! The book is a tour de force of Geralt’s adventures that you can totally imagine in high def thanks to the show. Some of the adventures in the book should have been more faithfully adapted in the show like the scene with the Djinn. But live-action is constrained by budgets and technical/effects/CGI challenges—I get that. That’s why I am very pleased to go deeper into the world of The Witcher with these books while I watch the show… Time for ‘Sword of Destiny’!
2022-05-20

2. Excellent Book. - I was originally introduced to the Witcher series when I played the rd game in mid and had a blast doing so. I then learned that it was based on a book series by a Polish author. I was instantly intrigued as I happen to be quite Polish. And as I have now learned, not only is the Witcher video game my favourite, this series is now my favourite series of literature I have read and played. It is a about a Witcher, or monster slayer if you prefer, Geralt. In his seemingly endless quest to defend people from monsters. On his way he meets many interesting people and takes part in numerous fascinating events. The book is excellently written with action/fight scenes expertly written as to give the reader a clear, vivid picture in their mind of what a Witcher in action might look like. There were a few spelling errors and mistranslations but it did not ruin the book. Non fight sections are given just as much love in terms of writing and one could almost paint the scene on a canvas without even having to try and create details, as all of them have already been laid out. In summary, if you played the rd game and want more of Geralt‘s adventure, then buy this book. If you are fan of fantasy, buy this book. Or if you are just looking for an interesting read, buy this book.
2022-03-23

3. Must read! - Geralt of Rivia is a character I absolutely adore. He’s witty, sarcastic, but also does whatever he thinks is right. I first discovered the Witcher when I played the Witcher game on PS. Then the Netflix adaptation came out. And now I’m reading the books. I can’t recommend this series enough. If you love fantasy and the like, especially crazy and imaginative beasts and creatures, these books are for you.
2021-04-01

4. Excellent reading - Take a large cup of J.R.R. Tolkien, add a bit of the Brothers Grimm, a dash of Chaucer, a pinch of Dante, some Shakespeare and a bit of Alexander Dumas then combine with a brilliant imagination and you’ve got a terrific experience waiting for you. I completely loved this book and am already on the second one. Brilliant storytelling! I am officially a fan now.
2020-08-24

5. Kind of slow - The book has way to many segments of just uninteresting chatter that goes on for to many pages. Most of it is not important and just goes on. The characters the Geralt interacts with don’t show up again so what is the point of having this detail. Sure they show Geralt a personal ideals but it could have been done at a better pace. The parts were Geralt fights monsters and interacts with them is super exciting. It’s a good book just to not much talking.
2020-05-24

6. I don't say this very often - With such a broad story that Geralt has it seems that it's been pin pointed down to this one storyline. Missing a lot of detail that makes the book pretty bland. I hate to say this and I don't think I ever have but even the Netflix show is better than this book. Just go watch the show. You'll be more satisfied.
2020-03-27

7. Loved it - Coming from Witcher and hearing the great reviews, this book did not disappoint. I’ve also heard reviews saying the writing/translations are not good, but unless you’re a hardcore critic, then they are honestly fine. I didn’t notice any jarring writing and thoroughly enjoyed the book!
2020-02-25

8. Excellent fantasy series - I decided to read the books before watching the series because, let’s be honest, the books are always better. I’m glad I did, this book is very well done and a true joy to read. The storyline is really well laid out and it’s centered on sarcastic characters. Having been in many life and death situations and knowing first hand the changes this makes to people it’s a pleasure to read something where the characters are tarnished with their lots in life.
2020-01-20

9. Excellent - andrzej sapkowski has crafted an amazing collection of tales. this is a collection of short stories interwoven with a single story that connects them all. each story references a different fairy tale. the st about the princess Renfri is a thinly veiled reference to snow white and the dwarves, following this if you look carefully you will find references to sleeping beauty, beauty and the beast, the bible in the book of revelation, Rumpelstiltskin, and others. and yet, the author takes these stories in completely new and unexpected directions. despite the obvious inspiration from fairy tales, it’s clear this is the beginning of an original tale that will be epic in scope.
2020-01-13

10. Critically Acclaimed Books, Game of , Netflix Original Series - The title speaks for itself. The world of the Witcher is as rich, vibrant, and seamless as any other in the fantasy genre. That being said, do not read these books thinking that they are an extension of the show or video game. The books stand alone and bring something completely different to the table. Rather than being the fulcrum upon which the world’s fate turns, Geralt of Rivia is a largely passive but powerful bystander through which the story is told. Rather than being the one to enact change, Geralt more often than not comes into contact with agents of change and engages in moral and philosophical discussions about the repercussions of their actions. These pseudo-symposiums are punctuated with detailed monster biology, political intrigue, and brutal sword fights. Be prepared to see classic fantasy tropes told through the lens of a truly neutral character.
2020-01-06

11. Great title - Prob a player of the games, and someone who never reads this was amazing. I played all Witcher games before reading this, I have watched all of Game of Thrones but never read the books, decided to give it a go for the Witcher Series and I’m glad I did, might try the Song Of Ice And Fire next but man this book was great can’t wait to read Sword of Destiny
2018-09-10

12. Couldn’t Put it Down - As a big fan of both the video games and (sadly) short-lived TV series, I’m wishing I’d had the patience to read the books first! Anyone criticising this book’s “lack of continuity” is forgetting that it’s a collection of short stories. It does a fantastic job with character development and setting the tone for future events to take place. Exciting, compelling, unique… Don’t bother me, I’m about to read them all!
2016-04-11

13. Flawless - A perfect mixture of darkness, humor, mystery, and violence. Throughout all the stories you can always pick out one detail; An ongoing feeling of dark loneliness.. Feeling like deep inside Geralt feels true sorrow for turning out how he is. The witcher is a must read, if you haven't got it, get it.
2016-03-04

Release date: 2020-09-28 Genre:Sci-Fi & Fantasy > Fantasy $5.99

Comments

1. Love to hate - ^^what the main characters feels for each other and also kinda how I feel about this book. It felt like a hot dumpster fire while reading because the characters can’t have a coherent conversation to save their lives. Like one minutes Knox is wanting kill her, and he tells her how he is going to, but in the next breath he says that everything he’s doing is to save her life. And the author needs more consistency when it comes to character placement because one second aria is in a jail cell, then is getting dragged down a hall way, but then somehow she’s once again back in cell in the next sentence even tho that’s where she just came from and was not heading back to it???? But still, even with the garbage I kinda feel like this whole series is, I somehow love it. outta second time reading through
2023-02-05

2. Great book. But that dedication tho - Love this series so far. But I want to say that I also never read dedications and I was going past this one and it caught my eye. When I say I smiled at the goals of pettiness. I don’t know her past or what she went through but the honesty vs a normal “to the reader” dedication hooked me even more. I showed everyone which led to them asking for the series so they could read it. On top of it being a great book too
2022-09-09

3. Must definitely read - This sequel is great. It brings us to a magical world full of pain and unfairness that reverberate within us readers. Amelia Hutchins is a queen at portraying darkness and brokenness that build up character instead of pushing them down. I like this series so much that I have actually bought these books for friends, because I want to share with them this armazenes that I have found.
2021-02-28

4. Twisted, beautiful and EPIC!!! - “None of the best love stories were easy.” Twisted, beautiful and EPIC!!! So much happening so many questions!!! I can’t take the suspense. Aria is tough, one of the strongest heroines I have ever read but how much more pain can she take? How much darker can Knox get? The fire that they contain can’t be denied. “Knox wasn’t a spark; he was the entire flame. He drew me to him, and the moment I got too close, he rendered me to nothing more than ashes.”
2021-02-27

5. The Story of ALL Stories!!! - This series is one of my most favorite of all time!!! Amelia Hutchins has done it again, and if you haven’t already started reading every single series that she has written—and she has many—then I would suggest starting with this one. It is just that good!!! Now, just know that this book is for adults only. She warns her readers at the beginning of each book that she writes that she creates characters who actually live & make war. Not just with others, but with each other. So, if you don’t want to have your world rocked, then this is not the book for you. These characters are legendary, and they don’t do anything half-way. I laughed, loved, cried, & screamed at the characters through my device. Yet, I loved every second of it because they are created fully. She held back nothing. Amelia Hutchins isn’t afraid to make the tough & risky decisions in her storyline if it means the finished product is the best story she can deliver to her readers. She is dedicated, and I s as m a life-long fan. Once again...AMAZING SERIES!!!! Buy it. NOW!!! Lol... Happy Reading!!!
2020-11-21

6. Ashes of chaos - The story felt like it went nowhere. I liked the first book in series better. This story just seems like nothing was accomplished in it. It was basically just setting you up for the next in series(which isn’t out yet). Parts of it would build you up thinking something big was going to happen just to let you down.
2020-10-20

7. Five whiskey cupcakes - This is the second book in the nine realms, and it takes place inside the nine realms. Aria is in unfamiliar terrain, being hunted by Knox and cleaning up the dark witches. Her commitment to herself and the goodness of witches is unshakable. The pieces are being put into place, and the advancement of the war is happening. Knox is challenged with the choice between honoring dead loved ones and healing. We find out more about Aria and his relationship (that doesn’t exist according to him), and it ups the ante. There are more questions than answers in this installment, and the cliff hanger leaves you wanting more. Overall, its a great book that continues the story and I can't wait for the third book!
2020-10-03

Release date: 1996-08-01 $8.99

Comments

1. Brilliant fantasy! - since the days of J.R.R. Tolkien, there has never been a greater writer of the fantasy genre than the king himself, George RR Martin. The first book I read of his was fire and blood. I was dumbfounded by the way it’s drew me in and kept me reading and only wanting more. This book is no different. From the very first chapter, it was a chore to put this book down. The characters are magnetic. The descriptions he gives of the land he is made in his mind breathtaking. A simply spellbinding read that everyone should experience.
2022-11-02

2. Epic! - This is a fantastic series!! I’m on a mission to read books in a year. I’ve hit the halfway mark and decided to reread this series since Dance wasn’t out yet when I read it previously. I’m a huge fan of the show - but like most, the books are better by far. A Game of Thrones kept me captured the entire way through. Dany is my favorite character and I found myself reading and then counting the chapters until I would hear from her again. Martins style of story telling is beautiful.. I love how much detail is poured into these books but yet they move through time quickly without sacrifice. It’s easy to while the day away reading this book. If you’re debating whether to read them, you must! The size of the book is a little intimidating, but once you’ve sunk your teeth in you’ll be so glad because the story is soooo amazing! I feel this book and the first season of the show are most alike. Once you move on to A Clash of Kings you’ll notice more of the story is left out of the show. I’m looking forward to the final two books... I have full confidence that George will hook us up with a fabulous ending that gives us all the detail we crave. Also, for the huge fans like me.. read A World of Ice and Fire. It isn’t written as a story like this series, but I loved the reading the history of Westeros. Just an absolute phenomenal world created here!! Through and through.
2020-07-25

3. The PW review here is for the wrong book - Readers should be aware that the review from Publishers Weekly included under Details here is for a totally different book (apparently Hannibal by Thomas Harris). Apple should be paying more attention to the listing for one of the bestselling series in America.
2017-09-03

4. Amazing book - I watched the series on HBO and was wondering if I should read the book, I thought to my self what's the point to already know what's going to happen but that doesn't matter you learn so much more from the books the show can't cover everything a lot of things are missing if you watched the show read the books !
2017-08-01

5. Just the Beginning. - If you just read A Game of Thrones for the first time and want to see what all the hype is about, get ready for the ride of your life. Everything else is just child's play.Prepare to be hooked instantly. If you don't already have HBO you will be a subscriber by the time you finish the first book. Get ready because WINTER IS HERE. THE GREAT WAR HAS BEGUN.
2017-07-17

6. Not my choice for entertaining reading - It took me many years to learn that I don't have to finish every book I begin. This is one I will not finish. There are far too many books I still want to read. I am unwilling to commit time to slog through nearly pages of tedium. Game of Thrones may be winning awards as a TV series but as a novel I find it to be disconnected and without a narrative flow. The structure created by the resulting vignettes work for movies/TV but they don't make a compelling story. As entertaining reading (the reason I purchased this book) it is grindingly dull. The best I can say is it's easy to pick up and put down. Neither does the Gaelic cultural overlay work for this reader. It seems forced and stilted at the same time. I have never liked books placed in this setting - it is a difficult task to pull off convincingly. The result here is a thin veneer of the medieval without a sense of historical reality. Middle Earth and Hogwarts both feel more authentic. Save yourself the money and the time. There are plenty of other books to choose from. If you just have to join in with the Game of Thrones phenomena then go to HBO and watch it on TV.
2016-09-24

7. An Epic Novel - I am an enormous Game of Thrones fan, having watched the TV series, and so I wanted to take a crack at the books. Based on the first one, I will say that it has truly one of the best novels I have ever read and provides an experience that the TV show cannot. An additive page turner and I'm already planning on purchasing the next four novels.
2016-08-11

8. Excellent Historical Fantasy - Normally, I always read a book before watching the tv show or movie made from it. I didn't with this one, and I think that made my experience better. There are so many characters. I think I would have felt and little overwhelmed and lost reading it first. I'm current on the tv show, and I read the prequel book so I have a much better understanding of who people are and what's going on. It's been so long since I saw the first season of GoT that this book was also a great reminder of who the characters were in the beginning. I noticed things that didn't make it into the show and things that didn't register before. I highly enjoyed reading this and can't wait to continue the series.
2016-05-23

9. Excellent - There's nothing I can write about how great this book is that others haven't raved about already. Great writing and great storytelling. What I loved most about this book (and the others in the series is that it was the book that finally got me interested in the fantasy genre. I had tried to read several books in the genre for years and none won me over like Game of Thrones. It has a bit of a historic fiction feel to it and perhaps that is why. I definitely recommend this book to those who have been interested in fantasy as well to people who are looking for a great and addictive book.
2015-09-19

10. A sad experience - I owned the original book on iBooks and made the mistake of not owning the real book. Apparently my original book was updated to this new version which is a very poor adaptation of the story, barely above a fanfic rewrite by a year old boy. I want my original book back. I will never purchase another book from Apple ever again.
2015-06-11

Release date: 2000-12-05 $4.99

Comments

1. Complete fun - Looking for a fun read, a complete story, satisfying pacing and characters you will come to love? Eddings is the author for you. Looking for something that hasn't been written before or long drawn out descriptions of things that don't matter, or killing of the characters to detract from the fact there really is no story, you should probably move along. Eddings was a Master fantasy story teller. The tale and the characters were what was important, not any kind of ego strutting mind numbing word craft. Edgier then once upon a time, but only just...
2016-03-10

2. (insert fan boyish comment here) - As somebody whose always enjoyed the enigmatic sneak-thieves with fingers too sticky for their own good... All I have to say, it's about time one was made more than a well-developed side-character. Another classic Eddings' book... if you like the Belgaraid or the Ellenium, well... here you go. (just for the record, I seem to recall there being some friction between Dwea and Althalas, regarding his general disregard for morals. In the story itself, she never struck me as so much a thief as somebody who didn't allowed him his proclivities.)
2011-09-02

3. Pure Eddings - This stand-alone fantasy novel by the Eddings' brings back all the familiar elements that make David and Leigh Eddings some of the most successful authors of the fantasy genre. The only disappointment about The Redemption of Althalus is when you finish the last page and realize the book is finished. I strongly recommend this novel for any fans who enjoyed the Belgariad/Mallorean sagas or the Elenium/Tamuli trilogies.
2011-07-25