Warbreaker: Volume 1
Brandon Sanderson
Dec 2015 · Recorded Books · Narrated by Alyssa Bresnahan
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In the world of Warbreaker, each person is born endowed with the power of one Breath—which can be sold and collected by others, then used to Awaken objects and even corpses to do their bidding. A few individuals who die in glory return as gods, with the power of thousands of Breath, but no memory of their mortal lives—and are enthroned in the Court of Gods in Hallandren's capital. To Vivenna and Siri, princesses of Iris, the abuse of Breath and the claim of the Returned to be gods are repugnant blasphemy. But with one princess wed to the God King of their nation's enemies in a bid for peace, the other finds she must rely on Breath-using mercenaries to try to rescue her sister from her monstrous husband.
Lightsong the Bold, a lesser god who doubts his own religion, starts investigating mysterious murders in the Court of Gods and uncovers haunting clues to his own forgotten past. He is one of four gods who controls the army of Awakened Lifeless soldiers, and one faction is inciting an invasion of Iris despite the marriage treaty.
Vasher—wielder of the sapient sword Nightblood—works behind the scenes against the declaration of war, but Lightsong's visions of bloodshed prophesy its inevitability. Can the new queen, unaware of her sister's imminent rescue attempt, persuade Lightsong and also somehow get through to the aloof God King—who she has been forbidden to speak to or even look in the eyes—before her homeland is destroyed?
Lightsong the Bold, a lesser god who doubts his own religion, starts investigating mysterious murders in the Court of Gods and uncovers haunting clues to his own forgotten past. He is one of four gods who controls the army of Awakened Lifeless soldiers, and one faction is inciting an invasion of Iris despite the marriage treaty.
Vasher—wielder of the sapient sword Nightblood—works behind the scenes against the declaration of war, but Lightsong's visions of bloodshed prophesy its inevitability. Can the new queen, unaware of her sister's imminent rescue attempt, persuade Lightsong and also somehow get through to the aloof God King—who she has been forbidden to speak to or even look in the eyes—before her homeland is destroyed?
In the world of Warbreaker, each person is born endowed with the power of one Breath—which can be sold and collected by others, then used to Awaken objects and even corpses to do their bidding. A few individuals who die in glory return as gods, with the power of thousands of Breath, but no memory...
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Dianne Blust
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July 9, 2019
A real snore. Interesting world but the narrative wanders. I’m over 1/2 way thru and still don’t understand what is going on. The author may have a clear idea but didn't communicate it. I am giving up on it. First time I’ve given up on a book. That should tell you something.
Crystol Woods
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February 18, 2026
I absolutely fell in love with the characters! It's fairly easy to understand the world and magic concepts. This was one i couldn't put down.... no way!!! I just found out there is no sequel! That's like not being able to read the end of a book. Not cool Mr.Sanderson, not cool. This was written in 2015... it's 2026 now so I doubt your still working on it. I'm so disappointed! Was giving this a5 star rating but I'll have to change it now since there's no ending! wahhhh
LaMarco Smith
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November 2, 2020
Very character driven story, the plot takes a back seat. Interesting magic system. Average read, definitely not one of Sanderson's strong works.
About the author
Brandon Sanderson was born on December 19, 1975 in Lincoln, Nebraska. He received a bachelor's degree in English and a master's degree in creative writing from Brigham Young University. His first book, Elantris, was published in 2005. His other works include the Mistborn series, the Stormlight Archive series, Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians series, and the Reckoners series. In 2007, he was chosen by Harriet Rigney to complete A Memory of Light, book twelve in Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series. He has continued the series with Towers of Midnight and A Memory of Light. In 2018 his title, White Sand Volume 2, made the Best Seller List.
Brandon Sanderson was born on December 19, 1975 in Lincoln, Nebraska. He received a bachelor's degree in English and a master's degree in creative writing from Brigham Young University. His first book, Elantris, was published in 2005. His other works include the Mistborn series, the Stormlight Ar...
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