The Well of Ascension

"Intrigue, politics, and conspiracies mesh complexly in a world Sanderson realizes in satisfying depth and peoples with impressive characters." - Booklist on "Mistborn"

"Enjoyable, adventurous read that. . .should satisfy even easily-bored teens." -Locus on Mistborn

"Elantris" is the finest novel of fantasy to be written in many years. Brandon Sanderson has created a truly original world of magic and intrigue, and with the rigor of the best science fiction writers he has made it real at every level." - Orson Scott Card

"Elantris" . . . is marked by vivid and strongly drawn characters (including a memorable female character) and ingenious plot twists that will keep the reader turning pages. Don't miss it!" - Katherine Kurtz, "New York Times"-bestselling author of the Deryni series

"Sanderson's outstanding fantasy debut . . offers something for everyone: mystery, magic, romance, political wrangling, religious conflict, fights for equality, sharp writing and wonderful, robust characters. . . . The intrigue and excitement grow steadily in this smoothly written, perfectly balanced narrative; by the end readers won't want to put it down. . . . Sanderson is a writer to watch." -"Publishers Weekly," Starred Review

"In this stunning debut novel is a completely unique world that enfolds the reader in mystery and wonder right through till the last page." - Romantic Times BOOKReviews

" Intrigue, politics, and conspiracies mesh complexly in a world Sanderson realizes in satisfying depth and peoples with impressive characters." - Booklist on Mistborn