Brett, new york times bestselling author of the desert spear on the night angel trilogy the blinding knife is a wonderful work of high fantasy with engaging characters facing the perfect antagonists, set in a creativelywrought and increasingly chaotic world brimful of. And it is how author brent weeks assures an interconnected bond between mind, psyche, body, and will that makes his magic system unmatched and magnificent. The burning white click here for the autographed copy in the stunning conclusion to the epic, new york times bestselling lightbringer series by brent weeks, kingdoms clash as kip must finally escape his familys shadow in order to protect the land and people he loves. For durzo blint, assassination is an artand he is the citys most accomplished artist.
He is high priest and emperor, a man whose power, wit, and charm are all that preserves a tenuous peace. Mar 21, 2020 and it is how author brent weeks assures an interconnected bond between mind, psyche, body, and will that makes his magic system unmatched and magnificent. Kip is a slightly tubby, ordinary fifteen year old boy until his village is razed to the ground. The way of shadows by brent weeks the critiquing chemist says.
Today the fifth and final book in the lightbringer series by brent weeks, the burning white was released. Mar 12, 2020 brent weeks was born and raised in montana. From nyt bestselling author brent weeks comes the first novel in his breakout fantasy trilogy in which a young boy trains under the citys most legendary and feared assassin, durzo blint. It has unique characters, and one of the best plots that weeks has ever come up with. Brett saying, brent weeks is so good, its starting to tick me off. Book recommendations for people who like the blood mirror lightbringer by brent weeks. Webb, linnea tanner, k webster, jenn lyons, sylvia mercedes, and robert jordan. He attended whitefish high school, and graduated from.
The black prism is the first book in the lightbringer series by brent weeks and it was an absolute marvel. Edgar allan poe introduced him to speculative fiction and the power of literature to transcend time and death and loneliness. The way of shadows is another popular novel written by brent weeks and was released in 2008 under the night angel series. If you want to write a religious allegory or a book on theology, do it. This week, brent weeks delivered the burning white, the final book in his. Oct 20, 2015 brent weeks is one of my favorite authors as well. Brent weeks talks the burning white, representation in fantasy.
Author brent weekss complete list of books and series in order, with the latest. Actually i have an idea but i cannot decide between 3. Books to read if you like brent weeks newinbooksnewinbooks. After finishing book three of the lightbringer series, i was in major withdrawal from weeks elaborate world building and story crafting as. Books by brent weeks author of the way of shadows goodreads. He wrote on bar napkins and lesson plans before landing his dream job years and thousands of pages later. Brent weeks filled this one with tons of twists and turns so that it made it easy for many readers to read this one pretty quickly. However, i thought it had way too many cliches and stereotypical characters with a couple of exceptions. Brent weeks is a new york times bestselling author of the popular lightbringer and night angel fantasy series. Like our page for news and events featuring brent weeks and gain access to exclusive giveaways. Fantasy book fanatic is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to. Brent weeks has written several books under two series and these are the night angel series and the lightbringer series.
He got his degree in english from hillsdale college in michigan. The way of shadows the night angel trilogy brent weeks. I have discovered a world with a truly remarkable magic system. After getting his paper keys from hillsdale college, brent had brief stints walking the earth like caine from kung fu, tending bar, and corrupting the youth. If you liked the blood mirror lightbringer by brent weeks. Its a very dark story, overall, that doesnt hold back on the child abuse, rape, poverty and other horrible things that happen in a city that is basically controlled by thieves and a weak king. The book geeks say, brent weeks blew my mind and made every page that followed eminently more engaging, leaving me desperate for book two of this trilogy. Perfect shadow will be published in hardcover on november 7. He is the author of the internationally bestselling night angel trilogy, which has sold millions of copies worldwide. Oct 22, 2019 the first book in the lightbringer series, the blockbuster fantasy epic from international bestseller brent weeks guile is the prism, the most powerful man in the world. After getting his paper keys from hillsdalecollege, brent had brief stints walking the earth like caine from kung fu, tending bar, and corrupting the youth. Brent weeks born march 7, 1977 is an american fantasy writer.
Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. I am looking for something like j butcher or b weeks. Jun 30, 2016 the black prism is the first book in the lightbringer series by brent weeks and it was an absolute marvel. Jul 18, 2017 this is the best saga for fansty readers out there well maybe it is a tie for first place with brent weeks other trilogy the night angel trilogy brent weeks is incredible this is a must read for any fansty buff out there. The blinding knife 2012 and other, read online free in epub,txt at. So thought i would leave some recommendations here in order of similarity, most similar come first the broken empire by mark lawrence a bit darker than weeks but good quick read to tide you over. Aug 28, 2014 many of you have probably read brent weekss books before, but if you havent, youre in for a treat. Any book recommendations to hold me over while i wait for more lightbringer. Before becoming an author, he worked as a teacher and a bartender.
He made the new york times best seller list with the blinding knife in its first month, september 2012. The first book in the lightbringer series, the blockbuster fantasy epic from international bestseller brent weeks guile is the prism, the most powerful man in the world. The story follows the life of azoth later kylar stern as he struggles as a guild rat to become the ultimate wetboy an assassin with magical talent, such as the ability to muffle sound or to block an attack, but then tries to leave it all behind and finally becomes the avatar of retribution. I liked the first book, and then i liked some of the characters as well as the plot in general. Read the third book in brent weeks s blockbuster epic fantasy series that had peter v. The indifferent stars above was probably the best book ive ever read about the donner party incident.
F or the first time in print as a special hardcover edition, brent weekss blockbuster novella perfect shadow tells the origin story of the night angel trilogys most enigmatic. If you liked harry potter, lord of the rings, hunger games or any other book with magic this is the saga for you. Brent weeks returns to the world of the night angel trilogy. Why you definitely should be reading brent weeks lightbringer. Its been a couple of days since i finished reading the black prism and honestly i have no idea how to rate it. Brent weeks discusses the new omnibus edition of his night angel trilogy, complete with glossary, character list, and two deleted scenes.
Brent weeks has 33 books on goodreads with 1088595 ratings. The black prism lightbringer by brent weeks paperback. Brent weeks books list of books by author brent weeks. In a smalltown montana school at age 12, brent weeks met the two great loves of his life. Night angel the way of shadows shadows edge beyond.
I hardly ever read the website description, the cover flap, or the back of the book, because i want to preserve as much of the surprise as possible. Now, when i read a book, i often prefer to go in pretty much blind. Edgar allan poe introduced him to the power of literature to transcend time and death and loneliness. If youve slept on this series so far, the good news is that now you. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Oct 24, 2019 the burning white is the epic conclusion to the lightbringer series by new york times bestseller brent weeks one of the most popular fantasy series of recent years. Both my agent and editor thought it was really good and ready to. Book suggestion something similar to brent weeks and jim butcher just finished the new light bringer book and need some help to fill the void till the next one. Book suggestion something similar to brent weeks and jim. Kip is a slightly tubby, ordinary fifteen year old boy until his village is razed to the. He started writing on bar napkins, then on lesson plans, then full time.
He briefly worked as a teacher at salem academy in oregon and as a. This is brent weeks debut and a wonderful one at that. As the white king springs his great trap, and the chromeria itself is threatened by treason and siege, kip guile and his. It is has a perindustrial era setting and grpahically describes the gunpowder weapons and well as simple war. Brent lives in oregon with his wife, kristi, and their daughters. Sep 06, 2017 check out the full cover below the official synopsis, and read more about the book on brents blog. This book is able to keep the pressure up, and is still developing the magic system in many different ways. Brent weeks willingness to delve in to the moral ambiguities that define his characters ambitions and behaviour elevates it above the pack. Brent weeks is so good its starting to tick me off. The fifth and final book in the lightbringer series, the burning white is a wholly satisfying read, full of even more plot twists, sacrifice, equally bad choices, epic battles, and much more. This is quite simply a great epic fantasy series that few will be able to match.
Check out the full cover below the official synopsis, and read more about the book on brents blog. This is absolutely one of those books you wont want to stop reading, and it keeps you on the edge of your seat until the last page. The blood mirror is an intimate character examination establishing each of the heroes plight amidst the brewing warfare within the seven satrapies. We exist to love, support and cherish brent weeks and his creative genius. Book recommendations brent weeks monday, january 10, 2011 with the heavy topics weve covered in the last few days, i thought id post up on something a bit different. If you love his writing and are eager to explore more fantasy worlds you wont want to miss these new books by j. The broken eye by brent weeks the critiquing chemist says. His lightbringer series is completely refreshing and individual, the magic system is based on converting, or drafting, light to make tangible things. Many of you have probably read brent weekss books before, but if you havent, youre in for a treat.
Just finished the way of shadows and honestly its one of the best books i ever read. If charles dickens was born in 1977 and grew up playing dungeons and dragons and then world of warcraft and reading sword and sorcery mags and playing online games and who liked wearing a cowled hoody all the time he may have come up with a book much like brent weeks the way of shadows. Last week, i finished his latest book the black prism. As the white king springs his great trap, and the chromeria itself is threatened by treason and siege, kip guile and his companions will scramble to return for one impossible final stand. The blinding knife lightbringer by brent weeks paperback. Another friend recently recommended brent weeks books to me, starting with the night. Authors similar to brent weeks meet your next favorite book. The burning white is the epic conclusion to the lightbringer series by new york times bestseller brent weeks one of the most popular fantasy series of recent years.
The blood mirror is an intimate character examination establishing each of the heroes plight. You are my favorite author by a mile and i would love another. Brent weeks will close the book on lightbringer, the latest sprawling epic. The black prism by brent weeks the critiquing chemist. The broken eye by brent weeks booksamillion online book store. Book recommendations for people who like the way of shadows the night angel trilogy by brent weeks. Im currently reading book 2 of the lightbringer series by brent weeks, definitely enjoying it. Brent weeks returns to the world of the night angel. Brent weeks is an american author of fantasy novels. He attended whitefish high school, and graduated from hillsdale college in 2000 with a degree in english. Lightbringer the black prism the blinding knife the broken eye the blood mirror the burning white. The broken eye by brent weeks overview as the old gods awaken and satrapies splinter, the chromeria races to find the only man who can still end a civil war before it engulfs the known world in the third novel of the nyt bestselling lightbringer series by brent week. Next week i planed to start reading second book of night angel trilogy, can t.
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