Genre: Fantasy
Date Published: October 2012
Publisher: Tachyon Productions
# Of Pages/Listening Time: 175 pages/3 hours 55 minutes
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Synopsis: Also available in Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection.
A heretic thief is the empire’s only hope in this fascinating tale that inhabits the same world as the popular novel, Elantris.
Shai is a Forger, a foreigner who can flawlessly copy and re-create any item by rewriting its history with skillful magic. Condemned to death after trying to steal the emperor’s scepter, she is given one opportunity to save herself. Though her skill as a Forger is considered an abomination by her captors, Shai will attempt to create a new soul for the emperor, who is almost dead.
Probing deeply into his life, she discovers Emperor Ashravan’s truest nature—and the opportunity to exploit it. Her only possible ally is one who is truly loyal to the emperor, but councilor Gaotona must overcome his prejudices to understand that Shai’s forgery is as much artistry as it is deception.
Brimming with magic and political intrigue, this deftly woven fantasy delves into the essence of a living spirit.
My Rating:
★★★★★
.....For being an excellent novella!
My Thoughts:
This novella was perfectly done. It would have suffered as a full-length novel, but it felt like you were reading a thick, in-depth story because of all the detail that went into it. It felt like you understood the characters and their motives, despite how briefly you spent time with them. The pace of the plot was perfect, with enough excitement mixed in with the quiet periods to make this short novel a very quick story.
This story is supposed to be in same world as Elantris, but as it takes place in a different country, with a different form of magic, you don't need to have read Elantris first. In fact, this story is fantastic as a standalone novel. Enjoy!
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