A review by tricapra
Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds by Brandon Sanderson

4.0

I knew this book seemed incredibly familiar, and it was, because this sample is simply the first Legion novella that was released a few years back. That said, I wanted to reread so I could give an honest review since Net Galley and Tor were nice enough to do samples.

Looking back at my GoodReads, I adored this novella when it first released. This time around I wasn't quiet as enthusiastic, but I'll still be picking up the collection when it gets a proper release.

Stephen Leeds can remember everything he's ever read, and to deal with this ability his psyche summons up aspects in the form of other people that only he can see and hear, that provide him with the information or skills he needs. He uses these unique talents to solve mysteries. It's a fun concept, and I'm glad to see that Sanderson is fleshing it out more fully. The originally novella very much feels like a proof of concept for a larger novel or series, and I'm glad to see that it is, because Sanderson's world building doesn't have a chance to shine here like it normally does. I'm excited for the full novel and I would definitely recommend it for fans of Sanderson. #LegionpreviewExcerpt #NetGalley

3.5 stars