zinlynn's review against another edition. 5.0. I read the whole thing in a day. While that could be enough to warrant the 5 stars, The StoryGraph Book Review: The Rithmatist by Brandon Sanderson
: Students begin disappearing from the academy under mysterious circumstances. Joel is assigned to assist Professor Fitch in the investigation, alongside a struggling Rithmatist student named Melody. Core Themes & Style
: Joel is the son of a lowly chalkmaker. He lacks the "vital spark" required to be a Rithmatist, but he is obsessed with the theory and geometry behind the craft.
: A central theme is the value of logic and learning. Joel succeeds not through innate power, but through rigorous study and the application of theory.