Shai is special, she is really talented in telling the history and the soul behind things and people alike. ‘The Emperor’s Soul’ tells the story of Shai, a Forger who has been caught stealing an important artefact from the palace of the Emperor. I’ve heard from a lot of people that Brandon Sanderson is an extremely talented writer and based on this novella I have to join them in saying that he is very, very good. There’s just so much to read! But finally I managed to read something by him and I have to say that all my expectations were met. Before this novella I’d never even read anything by Brandon Sanderson, though his Mistborn books have been standing on my shelf for over a year, begging me to be read. I’ve noticed time and again that I’ve still so many good authors to read. Her only possible ally is one who is truly loyal to the emperor, but councilor Gaotona must overcome his prejudices to understand that Shai’s forgery is as much artistry as it is deception.īrimming with magic and political intrigue, this deftly woven fantasy delves into the essence of a living spirit.

Probing deeply into his life, she discovers Emperor Ashravan’s truest nature-and the opportunity to exploit it. Though her skill as a Forger is considered an abomination by her captors, Shai will attempt to create a new soul for the emperor, who is almost dead. Condemned to death after trying to steal the emperor’s scepter, she is given one opportunity to save herself. Shai is a Forger, a foreigner who can flawlessly copy and re-create any item by rewriting its history with skillful magic. A heretic thief is the empire’s only hope in this fascinating tale that inhabits the same world as the popular novel, Elantris.

The Emperor's Soul by Brandon Sanderson