Words of Radiance

I can't remember the last time I have lived and breathed an epic fantasy book like I did this one. The kind of book that makes you marvel at the imaginative world between the pages and fall irrevocably in love with its characters. You laugh with them, cry with them and think about them long after you closed the covers of the book. It's been a long time since I was so engrossed in a series that I put everything on hold, including sleep to keep reading, keep delving further in with nerves on edge and emotions running high. Thank you Brandon Sanderson for writing such an epic book, unique book.
I really loved the overall feeling that although bad things happen and although the world may be crashing down around the characters, there are still those who want to stand up for what is good, and what is right. It is done so rarely these days in fantasy. Everything is doom and gloom and grey. Where are the heroes - flawed though they are - the ones who want to stand up against wrongs and strive to be better themselves. I had forgotten how good it feels to to be inspired by characters whose flaws may be prominent, but their ultimate decision to fight for good is truly awe-inspiring.
If you've felt that reading fantasy has gotten rather dull, then I encourage you to give this one a try - it reminded me so much of why I loved fantasy in the first place and really gives the fantasy genre the boost it needs to become more than just a medieval romp through magicsville and become something else entirely. I will be waiting impatiently for the next volume and in the meantime I intend to wade my way through all of Sanderson's works.