Nomination Post #23

[torigates]

Woah, it's the end of April already? how the heck did that happen? Nominations will be open until Thursday.

The theme for May will be books on your to-read list. Interpret this how you want, whether it's something lurking on your ereader or actual bookshelves that you haven't gotten around to yet, or just something that you've been looking for an

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[katayla]

1. Name of book. The Emperor's Soul by Brandon Sanderson

2. Small blurb about the book. A heretic thief is the empire’s only hope in this fascinating tale that inhabits the same world as the popular novel, Elantris.

Shai is a Forger, a foreigner who can flawlessly copy and re-create any item by rewriting its history with skillful magic. Condemned to death after trying to steal the emperor’s scepter, she is given one opportunity to save herself. Though her skill as a Forger is considered an abomination by her captors, Shai will attempt to create a new soul for the emperor, who is almost dead.

Probing deeply into his life, she discovers Emperor Ashravan’s truest nature-and the opportunity to exploit it. Her only possible ally is one who is truly loyal to the emperor, but councilor Gaotona must overcome his prejudices to understand that Shai’s forgery is as much artistry as it is deception.

Brimming with magic and political intrigue, this deftly woven fantasy delves into the essence of a living spirit.

3. Why this book is awesome. Because Brandon Sanderson is awesome! I love how his brain works. This is a novella and I've heard particularly good things about it. And I know it mentions Elantris in the description, but my understanding is it doesn't have any real connection to the book outside the world it's set in. And it's on Amazon's $3.99 and under list, even if it seems to be $4.99 at the moment. $2.99 now!