Jacob

This book has major plot and pacing issues. The MC has no depth other than his small backstory, his impossible magic skills, and the ability of any female around him to instantly want him within one or two encounters.

His summoning abilities and combinations are interesting. I wish the author would have taken the time to build out the foundations for the big events and side characters by planning a story arc for 3 or 4 books. The book ends with a lot of questions and a plea to rate this book well in order to get a second one.

Like the world that the author created and his characters, but this book really didn't do much for me. It felt like a long build-up with no resolution other than ‘check out Book 2'.

I probably shouldn't have read this at the same time as another YA book, because I tend to get burned out on young lead character quickly.

More 3.5 than 4. Very predictable story but entertaining. Pacing was hit or miss. I'll probably check out book 2 to see if the author has progressed.

Austin grasps the reader who is fearing the doubts in their faith and carries them through his struggles to highlight the insights in his journey. His discourse allows the untraditional conversations to happen while guiding the doubter back to Jesus's love.

I can not say that I've had the same doubts or have the same theology as the author, but I believe that his work is an important, welcoming pool of hope for struggling Christians to come out of the shadows and wade in.

More like 2.5 stars. The story lacked to surprise as I really bored in reading it. There was a lot of dialogue that served only to fill up pages.I would suggest anyone interested in reading a book of this genre, go check out [b:Steelheart 17182126 Steelheart (The Reckoners, #1) Brandon Sanderson https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1357576738s/17182126.jpg 21366540] by [a:Brandon Sanderson 38550 Brandon Sanderson https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1394044556p2/38550.jpg].

Best of the series so far. I can't wait for [b:Age of Legends 22819354 Age of Legends (The Legends of the First Empire #4) Michael J. Sullivan https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1434746431s/22819354.jpg 42370596].Beautiful characters who have to struggle through impossible situations. Death is all but inevitable in the [b:Age of War 18052169 Age of War (The Legends of the First Empire #3) Michael J. Sullivan https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1516720471s/18052169.jpg 25336191].

Great defense against atheism and agnosticism by [a:C.S. Lewis 1069006 C.S. Lewis https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1367519078p2/1069006.jpg]C.S. Lewis. His way of going around a point a few different ways can help someone relate to the topic, but can drone on when you already grasp his logic. I would recommend taking the time to read through this no matter your religious affiliation.

I enjoyed his prose and the inner conflict of Thomas Covenant. His struggle with himself, his purpose, and reality was all very intriguing.

The drop from 4 to 3 stars was the central immoral event that Thomas commits. It stayed with me throughout the rest of the book, sickening me of his character.

I struggled with this book as it sat unread for months. Being a fantasy fan, the description and author had be very interested. Maybe I should resolve myself to being a modern fantasy fan, because I didn't like the way the book was written.

Brilliant latest chapter in The Stormlight Archive. This series continues to be my favorite fantasy series.[b:Oathbringer 34002132 Oathbringer (The Stormlight Archive, #3) Brandon Sanderson https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1507307833s/34002132.jpg 23840254] builds on this massive world to make it even bigger. These characters are so deep and alive on the page. Their struggles have great purpose and consequence that follows them throughout the series.I can't wait for [b:Stormlight Book 4 17250966 Untitled (The Stormlight Archive, #4) Brandon Sanderson https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/book/50x75-a91bf249278a81aabab721ef782c4a74.png 23840265].

Artemis is a good second novel by [a:Andy Weir 6540057 Andy Weir https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1382592903p2/6540057.jpg]. I love the characters he comes up with. Some parts felt too planned out unlike [b:The Martian 26779335 The Martian Andy Weir https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1445791565s/26779335.jpg 21825181] where each chapter feels like a reaction to the last. Exciting action, funny character interactions, and a lot of well thought out sci-fi world building.

Brilliant

An emotional elevator ride where a child's past and present converge into the biggest decision of his life. Brilliant writing and word imagery create a work that will stay with me for a long time.

I feel like this is more of a discussion on how the author idealizes future society than a character-driven story. I'd have listened to the TED talk, but I can't recommend picking up this book.

Inspirational. Really makes you examine life, the precious time you have, and the precious people you are blessed to share it with.

The best book I've read this year. It builds so nicely on what [b:The Way of Kings 7235533 The Way of Kings (The Stormlight Archive, #1) Brandon Sanderson https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1388184640s/7235533.jpg 8134945] started. The Stormlight Archive has surpassed [b:A Game of Thrones 13496 A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1) George R.R. Martin https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1436732693s/13496.jpg 1466917] now as my favorite fantasy series. Thank you [a:Brandon Sanderson 38550 Brandon Sanderson https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1394044556p2/38550.jpg] for this gem.

I had a hard time connecting with the main character, which made her training very hard to get through. Interesting idea for a series just not for me.

This reads like an encyclopedia in a bad way. There isn't much interesting content in it. I won't be reading the other two shorts from Pottermore.

I really don't know why I struggled through this book. I tended to want to read other things instead of finish this one. I liked the story. Some parts were great, some parts were slow. I probably won't continue on with The Broken Earth series.

The details the author wanted to explain got in the way of the story. I didn't hate the book, just didn't enjoy it.

I don't know if I'm just losing interest in the Young Adult genre, but I could not wait for this book to end. I'm starting to equate Mare with Katness where I spend the whole book hoping she gets killed off. I will not be picking up any more in this series.

Brandon Sanderson has solidified his place as my favorite author. Every book I've read from him has not disappointed and this is the best one yet. I'm ready to spend the next 20 years reading Cosmere novels.

Not sure if something's lost in translation, but I definitely did not enjoy the writing in this book. The story was okay, but very predictable. Very simplistic plot and overall a book I just wanted to finish and forget. I don't think I'll be trying another Wuxia novel for a long time.

I could not get into his book. Although the setting was refreshing and fun, I did not care about the characters nor their goal.

This book lacked imagination and writing skill. It's as if the writer had an idea, but didn't know how to logically fit the pieces together. The characters all have a general lack of development which make them uninteresting. I will not read anything else from this author.

This book was good, but too hard to get through due to lack of punctuation and structure. Paragraphs are long run-on sentences with commas to break up talking between characters and narration.