courtcharger's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
let_the_wookie_read's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-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
4.75
aoife_k's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I read the first half of this book on a plane trip to Japan, and then of course was too busy being in Japan and then getting back home and being distracted by other books that I didn't pick it up again until today, when I finished it.
Despite the big gap, I did thoroughly enjoy it. It was a little difficult at first to get into but that didn't last long, as Sanderson's fascinating world building really drew me in - the way his fantasy worlds are just *so* different and alien while also having familiar touches (for example, Hion dramas).
The characters were also interesting, though Painter was very difficult at first due to his serious flaws - but that's very much a part of the story and his character growth is significant.
There was also a little bit of second-hand embarrassment due to the nature of the story premis (body-swapping), something that I tend to suffer from badly, but there wasn't too much beyond the initial bit really, so I survived rather unscathed.
This was another fun new story diverging from Sanderson's typical style, and I really appreciate his efforts to include more actual romance. Romance in his previous books has usually been skipped over (except for Tress of course, and I would argue Mistborn Era 1 to an extent), but this (and Tress) shows that he is in fact capable of writing romance and I hope he includes a little more in his usual works going forward.
Overall I recommend this book, just keep in mind if you haven't read any Sanderson before that it's a lot different from his usual stuff, with only Tress being similar due to both novels presented as being told by the same in universe character.
Despite the big gap, I did thoroughly enjoy it. It was a little difficult at first to get into but that didn't last long, as Sanderson's fascinating world building really drew me in - the way his fantasy worlds are just *so* different and alien while also having familiar touches (for example, Hion dramas).
The characters were also interesting, though Painter was very difficult at first due to his serious flaws - but that's very much a part of the story and his character growth is significant.
There was also a little bit of second-hand embarrassment due to the nature of the story premis (body-swapping), something that I tend to suffer from badly, but there wasn't too much beyond the initial bit really, so I survived rather unscathed.
This was another fun new story diverging from Sanderson's typical style, and I really appreciate his efforts to include more actual romance. Romance in his previous books has usually been skipped over (except for Tress of course, and I would argue Mistborn Era 1 to an extent), but this (and Tress) shows that he is in fact capable of writing romance and I hope he includes a little more in his usual works going forward.
Overall I recommend this book, just keep in mind if you haven't read any Sanderson before that it's a lot different from his usual stuff, with only Tress being similar due to both novels presented as being told by the same in universe character.
imchelsi's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
dani1012's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-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
5.0
angelikareadsavariciously's review against another edition
4.0
4.5. The artwork in the secret project version is stunning. I think once I read Mistborn and refresh my memory with Way of Kings, the rating may go up.
findingthefantasticstory's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a very slow starter, I struggled to get throught he first 50 pages. But then it got going and I was hooked.
I thought the concept was so interesting. I loved the world's that were created.
Yumi was so adorable. Usually I find naive characters annoying but she wasnt. Painter was also a great character but Yumi was my favourite.
I thought the concept was so interesting. I loved the world's that were created.
Yumi was so adorable. Usually I find naive characters annoying but she wasnt. Painter was also a great character but Yumi was my favourite.
toriisom's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
officialmcnugget's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5