The Black Prism by Brent Weeks (4.1 Stars)
Guile is the Prism, the most powerful man in the world. He is high priest and emperor, a man whose power, wit, and charm are all that preserves a tenuous peace. Yet Prisms never last, and Guile knows exactly how long he has left to live. When Guile discovers he has a son, born in a far kingdom after the war that put him in power, he must decide how much he's willing to pay to protect a secret that could tear his world apart. Premise: How compelling or unique is the overview of the story? ----- 8: The premise is broad, with a lot of action happening over a large area with several characters. It's actually pretty hard to nail down succinctly. There's nothing wrong with this, but it does make it challenging to summarize quickly and it takes some time to get into the story. Plot: How well does the action of the story fulfill or even expand the potential of the premise? ----- 9: That said, the plot takes this broad premise and runs with it. There are enough twists and ...