My first novel that I read from Brandon Sanderson, and I loved the fact that the author was generous enough to let readers have it for free. For me not having touched many fantasy novels, the introduction was very easy to catch on to and have me visualize a clear picture of what was happening from the start. The characters in the book are likable from the start and unraveling them slowly through the beginning and middle kept my attention on top of the plot. After I read through the first part of the book I caught myself getting a little bored at certain parts and breezily skimmed chapters to keep my interest. Taking 'breath' from people in order for the gods to survive was dark and put a twist on how people take a view of the role of a god, especially coming from a Christian background. This trait that these characters carried with them reminded me of the soul suckers from harry potter in how these demons don't kill their hosts but leaves people in a state that is considered worse than death. Overall I would recommend this book to friends who have an interest in this genre because of his colorful imagination.
