4.49 avg rating — 944,013 ratings

"Best original magic system in years. Sanderson's stories flow better than most writers of the current age."

3.96 avg rating — 1,924,980 ratings

"Nothing original here, but is a pretty good juvenile fiction read."

4.05 avg rating — 60,555 ratings

"The Amber novels are a strong classic in the fantasy genre. Some of the most interesting magic systems ever thought up started here. Heroic and epic and still a great read."

3.95 avg rating — 90,050 ratings

"The magic in these books was often the source of blessing and curses. The entire story is centered around the morality of magic, which I think is very intriguing. Characterization is awesome here and the story flows, taking you with it."

4.04 avg rating — 129,121 ratings

"If you like magic, werewolves and vampires, and detective/bounty hunter stories with a strong female lead, this is for you. "

3.93 avg rating — 14,035 ratings

"One of the most interesting systems for magic I've seen. Great story."

3.88 avg rating — 37,201 ratings

"It's hard to go wrong with a Card book and this is no exception. While the use of magic in the form of talents is nothing new, Card finds ways to spin them that fascinate, as always."