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The Emperor's Soul

By: Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by: Angela Lin
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When Shai is caught replacing the Moon Scepter with her nearly flawless forgery, she must bargain for her life. An assassin has left the Emperor Ashravan without consciousness, a circumstance concealed only by the death of his wife. If the emperor does not emerge after his hundred-day mourning period, the rule of the Heritage Faction will be forfeit and the empire will fall into chaos.

Shai is given an impossible task: to create—to Forge—a new soul for the emperor in less than one hundred days. But her soul-Forgery is considered an abomination by her captors. She is confined to a tiny, dirty chamber, guarded by a man who hates her, spied upon by politicians, and trapped behind a door sealed in her own blood. Shai's only possible ally is the emperor's most loyal counselor, Gaotona, who struggles to understand her true talent.

Time is running out for Shai. Forging, while deducing the motivations of her captors, she needs a perfect plan to escape...

©2012 Dragonsteel Entertainment, LLC (P)2012 Recorded Books

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a surprising masterpiece

it was an unexpectedly wonderfully deep story. i highly recommend to fans of warbreaker and elantris :)

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Yet another great one

Though shorter than the usual Sanderson fare, no less developed and engaging. Another great addition to the cosmere!

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I listened to this over and over. During each, have discovered more!
Loved the narrator.

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Loved it! From story through narration-top marks

I would read more by this narrator because she's fantastic. And I will certainly look for more by this author if it's this cool a story. The length was excellent, though I would have enjoyed a few more hours, fo be sure.

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a master at work

Sanderson nailed this. magic system is amazing, memerable characters, and plot that delivered. will be listening again!

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Nice Character Development and World Building

I enjoyed this novella very much. Compared with multi-volume arcs, it was refreshing to experience a well-crafted story in shorter form. Characters were empathetic and believable. Plot was easy to grasp and became richer as the story progressed. Narrator "disappeared" and let the characters shine through.

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Deeply fascinating concept and world

In a very short (for him) story with relatively little development this book manages to weave together a fascinating tale rapidly with little development without ever feeling incomplete. Highly recommended, my only regret is that it's not part of a much larger series. I hope it becomes one.

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..simply a work of art.

This book was the clincher for me. I've already been reading and listening to a few books by Sanderson, and he's a great author. ..but this is a work of art.

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Outstanding

I’ve never read such a short book that packed so much punch. A unique premise, richly developed characters, and a gripping story. Highly recommended.

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This Could Have Been An Epic

I can't imagine how he could take such a brilliant and compelling story and compress it into such a tiny book.
I have enjoyed everything Brandon Sanderson has written. He is just bubbling with fresh ideas and this one I hope may find life again in a larger series.

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