After somewhat struggling with the pacing of The Way of Kings I was glad this was much faster paced and much easier to read.

One thing I love about Sanderson’s work is how unpredictable the story is. It’s not a case, for me at least, of having an idea because I’m still learning and putting the pieces together.
I’ve come to enjoy the fact that when it comes to the magic system we learn with the characters. They are as in the dark about their abilities as we are.

When it comes to the characters I have a new favourite. Pattern. Not a human but I just love him. His interactions with Shallan. The way the narrator does the voice definitely makes a difference for me.

Adolin is creeping his way up the list. The more I read of his parts the more I’m liking what I see.

Kaladin is still very intriguing. Especially when it comes to Syl. Some things were hinted that I need to know more about. Hopefully in part two. But there is so much of his abilities left unknown as well.

I enjoyed seeing a little bit of Shallan’s backstory. I have a feeling all is not what it seems when it comes to her mothers death and her father in general.

Sadhus is the every book needs someone for the reader to hate guy. But I have questions about Amaram. There’s something there that might just make him the most hated character. I hope part two will divulge more about him.

The interludes didn’t really do much for me this time around. I kind of forgot who was in them. Unlike The Way of Kings where I was left wanting more Szeth.

There are so many stories happening at once. But I’m not finding myself lost. I find it easy to jump from character story to another character. Even if I couldn’t explain the story if someone asked. I can understand more than before.