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Lies of the Beholder by Brandon Sanderson
5.0
adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

What's the exact opposite of breaking the fourth wall? I don't mean suspending disbelief - this series has been about a good-guy millionaire (is that an oxymoron?) who interacts with his delusions and hallucinations in the most extrodinarily supernatural way and he made a living out of it. Stephen Leeds really is nothing without his aspects. And as such, let me bid them adieu directly.

Meeting in the White Room now please. Yes thank you:

LUA! What is the Samoan word for hero? You are steadfast, a much needed "spirit" guide on a deserted island. What a welcome surprise. BIG LOVE to you dude.

Audrey Audrey Audrey, you gave Stephen that weird sensation that he was interacting with an aspect that was highly self-aware. A reflection of his break in sanity but not a nightmare. It was, strangely reassuring.

Kaylani Mr Stephen clearly relies on you to gather up the troops and gather the troops you did even if you "gathered" up your own husband while you were at it.

Arnaud- merci monseuir, the camera worked and took us 4 hours back to see that lying sneaky no-good Sandra who...okay I digress. The camera worked.

Torquiose - hey my dude, your artistic skills are mad rad. Catch a wave sometime and enjoy the vibes.

Chin, well what can we say - you came through with a solid assist. Pat on the back to you.

Ngozidarling, sometimes you just need to take your shoes and socks off, stick your feet in the mud and then dive in. It'll do you some good.

JC- ever the protector. I do a sweep of my surroundings whenever I go out now and never sit with my back facing the exit. You'd be proud.

Ivy - Might I suggest a curse word every once in a while? It really is liberating. For all the little nudges and nods of approval through Stephens social interactions, you've remained a class act.

TOBIAS - would you be surprised to hear that even I can hear your voice melodically recounting some interesting tidbit of information. A salve for the mind. I will miss your calming presence.


And the rest of the gang, all 50 of you. Be good, take frequent walks, get some fresh air, look at some art. Be nice to Barbara the new chaueffer. And above all else, keep Stephen Leeds secret and safe. Oh and all of you were right which means Stephen was right - Sandra is trouble. What kind of mind pulls from the shadows to create aspects but then sits at the pier with dead bodies at her feet? Trouble that's what it is...unbridled trouble.