Warbreaker (Warbreaker, #1)
by Brandon Sanderson
Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson holds a highly rated rating of 4.22 out of 5, based on 55.9K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 688 pages.
About Warbreaker
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, Warbreaker is the story of two sisters, who happen to be princesses, the God King one of them has to marry, the lesser god who doesn't like his job, and the immortal who's still trying to undo the mistakes he made hundreds of years ago.Their world is one in which those who die in glory return as gods to live confined to a pantheon in Hallandren's capital city and where a power known as BioChromatic magic is based on an essence known as breath that can only be collected one unit at a time from individual people.By using breath and drawing upon the color in everyday objects, all manner of miracles and mischief can be accomplished. It will take considerable quantities of each to resolve all the challenges facing Vivenna and Siri, princesses of Idris; Susebron the God King; Lightsong, reluctant god of bravery, and mysterious Vasher, the Warbreaker.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Brandon Sanderson |
| Published | 2009 |
| Pages | 688 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Fiction, Romance |
| Average Rating | 4.22 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 55,948 |
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What genre is Warbreaker?
Warbreaker is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Warbreaker worth reading?
Based on 55.9K reader ratings, Warbreaker has an average score of 4.22 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Warbreaker?
Warbreaker has 688 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Warbreaker?
Warbreaker was written by Brandon Sanderson. It was first published in 2009.
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