😇the most redeeming quality of this fantasy is how it reveals sanderson as a decent, kindhearted individual who, nevertheless, ...  Read More

😇the most redeeming quality of this fantasy is how it reveals sanderson as a decent, kindhearted individual who, nevertheless, became a writer *chortle, chortle*.  Read Less

Brandon never fails to deliver quality and interesting stories.

Brandon never fails to deliver quality and interesting stories.  Read Less

At times it felt so silly and like utter nonsense written just for laughs, but then suddenly all came together in a way that ma...  Read More

At times it felt so silly and like utter nonsense written just for laughs, but then suddenly all came together in a way that made me go “oh.  Read Less

The writing, i would say, is at a very advanced level requiring imagination and the reader's complete attention.

The writing, i would say, is at a very advanced level requiring imagination and the reader's complete attention.  Read Less

They look great, feel great, and cost half as much as the hardcover.

They look great, feel great, and cost half as much as the hardcover.  Read Less

And although this book is meant for children, it is jam-packed with references that adults will find hilarious.

And although this book is meant for children, it is jam-packed with references that adults will find hilarious.  Read Less

“so, there i was, tied to an altar made from outdated encyclopedias, about to get sacrificed to the dark powers by a cult of ev...  Read More

“so, there i was, tied to an altar made from outdated encyclopedias, about to get sacrificed to the dark powers by a cult of evil librarians.  Read Less

As you may notice from the photo, the colors are more muted than the pictures looked online-- but i'm glad about that, actually.

As you may notice from the photo, the colors are more muted than the pictures looked online-- but i'm glad about that, actually.  Read Less

This sets the table for humor, as al learns why swords are better than guns, torches are better than electric lights, and our u...  Read More

This sets the table for humor, as al learns why swords are better than guns, torches are better than electric lights, and our unawareness of several additional continents on earth.  Read Less

This book is an adorable little romp that very much is a cross between lemony snicket, super heroes, and alternative history.

This book is an adorable little romp that very much is a cross between lemony snicket, super heroes, and alternative history.  Read Less

It’s the best of sanderson in a much smaller package.

It’s the best of sanderson in a much smaller package.  Read Less

More like sanderson channeling lemony snicket (snicket is better).

More like sanderson channeling lemony snicket (snicket is better).  Read Less