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We do not know this.

It might be simpler to ask questions as you go.

I view it more as a presumption of innocence. You can't verify a negative yet for someone whose powers and temperament are both logically inclined to try the temptation will always be there. They need to check that kind of behavior.

I know what you must be thinking. Liking something better then SA? What kind of Sanderfan are you? I kind of agree. I know every order, every surge, every Herald and when we know I will know every Voidbringer. Perhaps it is just familiarity that is breeding contempt or perhaps it is the fact that this one was never finished so Brandon had no chance to tell us everything. Either way I do think this is an excellent work. SA as we understand it works well be combining the fantastic with the realistic. We know the mechanics of how the powers work. They are understood and accounted for. The next steps are to some degree logical and predictable as is the world. It was written almost more like science fiction then conventional fantasy. WoKs prime is more mythic. The consequences of any given action are less understood and the reasons for any action tend to be stronger if less realistic. The reader does not really understand what is happening anymore then the characters do. The politics are also done much better then what we normally get although to be fair we don't normally have ourselves with political players as main characters. Jasnah remains awesome and giving her a leading role is something I am glad we did not want to wait 10 years for. Taln himself remains a total beast and I hope he wakes up soon. I hate Amaram now as much as ever. For our GoT fans he is basically Littlefinger with military experience and the combination is scary. Elhokar's arc was still tragic but even as a villain he was remarkably interesting. He is also more competent which I find interesting. Renarin's arc was interesting and I hope he will be OK. Also Lhan deserves a mention. He is an amazing character. The only effective mental health professional on Roshar. He is also good at is his job and hilarious.

We don't know all of them. Other then Truthwatchers(which seem to be called Onyxsears) they all are the same so far. 68. Taln remains awesome and Jasnah is kind of into him. I approve of both. Also Shallan is an Elsecaller and really good at throwing things. 69. 76 Nooo. Jasnah! What are you doing? 79 Dam this version of Taravangian is terrible 81 This ending for Elhokar is actually kind of interesting. More tragic and less heroic. I am glad that he forgives Dalinar even if it is sad that Dalinar can't forgive him. 82 Dang. I never would have expected that. 84 Jasnah and Amaram are just so wrong. 85. Intara is like Sebarial only better. This is amazing and I need him to stick around 86. Not Taln!

Jasnah and Taln are making progress. 60 Dalinar vs Elhokar. Elhokar is going to get pwnd

So far it has not been explained. Certain people can "soulcast" and doing so changes them(they also live longer). There is some kind of augury also not explained and Kaladin can summon, control and see wind, sometimes when touching a glyphward. According to Taln.

It really is. It is even better that everyone thinks he is pretending to read because obviously soldiers can't read.

Yes. Giving her an arc is one of the things that this book does and SA does not. I really want more Jasnah! You would have to read their interactions but they are kind of amazing.

In this case I think there is a pretty good reason for my cultural taboo although of course I am not objective. 36. Adolin is a really good friend even if he is totally about to die. 37. Taravangian is way more evil. Poor Shallan. 38. Please make Taln do a Thermopylae.

31 The magic system is weird. Amaram being smart is wrong on so many levels! 32 Elhokar is actually evil. I hate it.

Why? They are the two greatest kickers of arse on Roshar.

I think that was his acceptance of the call to adventure. It may have been an unconventional one but he still accepted.

They could soulcast food so yes but I am not certain you could make an accurate Lightweaving of food. It is within the realm of possibility though.

Chapter 17(I missed a few) Vasher is a beast! I kind of wish Kaladin trained with him more. Chapter 18. Yes more Taln! Lhan is actually a really good guy. Who would have thought? Chapter 19 Szeth is killing more people haza! 21 Poor Jasnah. The characterization done on her is excellent though. I really do hope we get more of her. 22 Adolin is great! Getting Kaladin on a date good for you. 25 Yep he is definitely Littlefinger.

Hm. Chapter 13 Lhan! I hope you are better treated this time around. This chapter is perfect! Chapter 14 Taln reading in a library shocking everyone is hilarious. Jasnah freaking out about the fact that he can read and does so publicly is a scene I needed. Chapter 15 Taln I love you. You are just so perfect. It really is a missed opportunity to not have had him around during WoR. OMG. Taln is into Jasnah? That makes so much sense and would kind of be perfect. The Atheist marrying the deity. They are also perfectly perfect for each other. I now ship Tasnah! Someone write a fanfic!

She has the plate not the blade. She might be his champion. We don't know the rules the horneaters have.

She is called Shrini, is excitable, uncertain about her place in life and also happens to be Vaden and Jasnah's ward.

Amaram actually reminds me a lot of Littlefinger but his personality is off. He is way too stupid. Chapter 8 Szeth makes his appearance! Chapter 9 Ick! The girl Dalinar is supposed to marry is fourteen. She seems like an interesting character but couldn't you age her at least a tad? As is this is just sooo wrong even if the marriage was not his idea and will remain unconsumated. Shallan's thing is singing not drawing. A bit odd. I do think the politics is done considerably better although we have not had a lot of Jasnah PoVs in SA. Dalinar, Adolin and Kaladin don't care about politics and Shallan is too new. OK I kind wish Taln's entrance had happened in WoKs or WoR. It is both ridiculous and amazing. Chapter 10 So Shallan's family is actually important and Taravangian does not have control over Szeth. Instead a new character Ahven is in charge of him. Chapter 11 Ah good. Shallan's fiance has been fridged. We never met him and now he is dead. Chapter 12 Zahel! He is just as grumpy as ever.

His arc might be more personal. That would be interesting.

We also know that both Dalinar and Kaladin will be at the tower during at least one point during the novel.

That is a much simpler way of putting it. It was sort of an art studio. For an all powerful being.

Chapter 4 Taln!!!! Chapter 5 Bonding a shardblade used to take 100 days. I wonder why? The Oathgates are already active but Urithiru does not seem to be a place. It was called Ral Eram and they just conquered it. Renarin either already has magic or has somehow become a CSI Chapter 6 Shallan is engaged already. I wonder who the guy is? Wait what? Dalinar is betrothed! To a young woman he hates! When did that happen? Jasnah's PoV is actually done quite well. Amaram is clearly behind the current plot to get Jasnah married off although I can't reconcile his planing with his personality.

I don't think so. The radiants were always very careful around that kind of thing. I seriously doubt they would have allowed their stronghold to be built on an era that had voidlight all over it. Cultivation light is different.

Here is a decent summary