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Elsecaller / King Lopen the First
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Our view
“Elsecaller / King Lopen the First” pairs two short stories set on Roshar, a small extra for readers who already know Brandon Sanderson’s world. In “Elsecaller”, written with Dan Wells, Jasnah Kholin faces dangers beyond the physical realm; the companion piece turns to one of Roshar’s least expected rulers. Some readers rate the Lopen story far higher, finding Jasnah’s journey too brief and her growth hurried.
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About the book
"Angerspren are!" Ivory pulled Jasnah forward. "Called by your light and drawn by your fury. Calm it now or their food will be us!" In Elsecaller, Jasnah Kholin faces threats beyond the physical realm as she navigates the dangerous intersection of Radiant powers and raw emotion. Written by Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells for the 2024 Story Deck®. Being assassinated wasn't as bad as Elhokar Kholin, king of Alethkar, had expected it to be. The thing that had kept him looking over his shoulder all these years had finally happened, and he'd lived through it. In King Lopen: The First of Alethkar, survival is just the beginning when the impossible happens to one of Roshar's most unexpected rulers. Written by Brandon Sanderson and Isaac Stewart for the 2024 Story Deck®.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.4 across 31 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 17% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Rankings average of 7.8. That is how 7.9 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 7.4 | 31 | 100% |
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