Elantris

This is such an incredible novel. Seeing the beautiful (and expensive) leatherbound version, I knew I had to own it. After it arrived, it sang its siren song until I gave in and started reading it, putting away all other books I had on the go. Raoden shows strength of character and inteligence, Hrathen is a great antagonist with so many plans on the go, he occasionally forgets about them, and Sarene struggles with being who she wants to be and still trying to find a place for herself in society. Well written and enjoyable.