Epic fantasy
Elantris
A once-magnificent city of gods has fallen into ruin, and those struck by its curse are thrown inside to rot. A prince, a princess and a zealous priest each struggle to decide its fate.
- First published
- 2005
- Pace
- medium
- Length
- long
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you like fantasy with clever political plotting, and a magic system that you can work out.
Skip this if you want elaborate, polished prose; it is the author's first novel and reads like a puzzle first.
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