But, things are about to change when Kelsier, a broken skaa with the powers of the Mistborn, along with his band of misfits, comes together for the ultimate heist. The Lord Ruler was considered the ultimate power of being and reigned with absolute terror and invisibility. Skaa lived their lives in misery, fear, and poverty. Genre: High Fantasy, Science fiction Fantasyīooks in it: #1 The Final Empire, #2 The Well of Ascension, #3 Hero of Agesįor thousands of years, ash fell from the sky. To buy/gift Elantris, click on the below link : It’s supposed to be a series but is currently standalone. In short, this book is perfect for someone just starting their journey of High Fantasy. I recommend reading this book before reading his other famous work. However, since it is Sanderson’s first published work, it is not as good as his other works.

Once you start reading it, you won’t be able to stop. So don’t let the number of pages intimidate you. In this case, can a young Princess unite the people of Elantris, rediscover lost magic, and prevent the rebellion from happening? Why do we recommend this book? But, unfortunately, the prince she was supposed to marry is now an Elantrian. The Princess of Teod was to arrive at Arelon in the hopes of marriage. Elantrians became powerless, and the magical city of Elantris turned into a filthy, crumbling mess. Until one day, the magic failed, and what was considered a gateway to heaven now became the gateway to hell.

Elantris city was beautiful, elegant, and radiant. The magical fantasies here make it one of the best books by Brandon Sanderson. The person touched by the mysterious power of the Shaod was turned into a demigod having powerful magic, which they used for the benefit of all. Genre: Epic Fantasy, Science Fiction FantasyĮlantris, the capital of Arelon, was once said to be a gateway to heaven.

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