My tenth book by Brandon, I believe, and I completely adored it. The writing is, as always, undoubtedly beautiful and fast paced yet not fast paced enough for me to think that he was rushing the story. The plot was entrancing and beautiful! The magic system, Rithmatics, was so cool and fascinating! I'll be sure to look around for chalklings after reading this novel! 
 As always, Brandon has created amazing characters that you grow to love and adore, and I can't help but think of the new glorious characters he could make in the rest of his series to come! I still have Elantris to read, Alcatraz and also some of his novellas so I can't wait to dive into them and figure out some more mysteries and build conspiracies! 
 The book is basically about Rithmatics, drawing with chalk to create a powerful defensive or offensive system to attack against your opponent. Our main character Joel is not a Rithmatist, but is fascinated by the idea of it, but when a mysterious assumed killer named the Scribbler ends up kidnapping/killing children on grounds, things turn upside down and Joel must join forces with Fitch, a professor who he will work with through Rithmatics, and a fellow bright and bubbly Rithmatist named Melody! 
 Melody was amazing! Tragically amazing! Huh? Get it? Her character was... unique, weird and I loved that about her. She isn't as strong in drawing the Lines, the main force of the Rithmatic drawings, but she can draw awesome chalklings! And that was so cool to learn about her! 
 Joel was quite the character. He is determined to become a Rithmatist, even if he hadn't gotten his chance. He is determined to find out who the Scribbler is, and when I found out I SCREAMED LIKE WHAT WAS NOT EXPECTING THAT, and to bring himself to show himself to the world of the grand skills he has. 
 Overall, another great story by Brandon Sanderson! Amazing, loved it!