Difference between revisions of "The Hope of Elantris"

The book is set in the world of [[Elantris]] occurring at the same time as certain events in the book but centers on different characters. Brandon Sanderson commented, "If you haven't read the novel Elantris, this contains major spoilers. Might I suggest reading the book first? This story won't work at all for you if you haven't."{{bws ref|elantris-the-hope-of-elantris|The Hope of Elantris|date=2006-01}}

Brandon got the idea to write this story in January 2006, as he was dating his wife Emily. Emily mentions one of her eighth grade students has done a book report on [[Elantris]]. Matisse, the student, had done an outstanding job on her book report. There were detailed bios of the characters and even some materials you would find in the book. Brandon was moved by her report and wrote this companion story, with Matisse’s name as the lead character in honor to her. When Brandon and Emily were married, Matisse gave the book report to Brandon as a wedding gift.{{bws ref|annotation-Theelantris-Hopethe-hope-of-Elantriselantris|Annotation Elantris - The Hope ofOf Elantris|date=2006-01}}