Didn't expect that ending at all. Not great literature, but a serious plot twist ending like that blew me away. 5 stars. Way to knock it out of the park Sanderson. ( )

Wow! I love Sanderson's books. ( )

Winter 2020 (January);
Sanderson Syspean Challenge

Rating: 3.5 rounded

(I'm playing catchup on around 20-30 books since January started, so this morning's books will likely be a bit of an overview looking back on series from two months ago.)

The Alcatraz series was an adorable romp to get into in December and finish through the beginning of January (which sets me up as ready to read the 6th book in the series being published this year!!). I do find Alcatraz himself a little much at times, but I love the surrounding cast, and figuring out the Shemdry talents before they are explained. I love Bastille with the power of a million suns. I absolutely felt heart-shot at the spoiler of book five. As well, I always look forward to the 1-2 tongue-in-cheek, wholly correct references to/commentary on Harry Potter hidden in each of these books. ( )

I loved the ending. However, the book was slower compared to previous books so that was difficult. But I can't wait to read next book despite this slower book in the series. ( )

Alcatraz has really done it now - he's broken everyone's talents! Alcatraz is trying to save the people he loves who have been put in a coma by the evil librarians. He is also trying to stop his misguided father.. There are betrayals and deaths and choices to be made about who to trust. It is hilarious chaos but there are also things to make the reader think - it isn't all black and white. ( )