Ranking the Stormlight Archive w/ Smitty | 2 To Ramble

[@Smitty1423]

Squaddddd such a fun interview

[@felder1122]

three of my favorite booktubers collabing? 🤯 i guess i’ll make stormlight a priority now

[@shirkhirk3194]

Was coming to comment the same thing

[@reallifeshisui6644]

Never thought I’d see this collab, smitty is a dope example of new bootok/book youtuber that deserves way more views.

[@PunishedJorts]

This is literally the booktube dream team assembled - please do this again with other series/reviews in future!!!

[@diogutierrz]

NO WAY. I never knew I needed this collaboration.

[@u_got_sarged1006]

My favorite book people collaborating? Guess I know what I’m doing for the next 2 hours

[@OriginalMrocco]

Ohh!! Love that guy! Also love those other 2 guys! And don't get me started on the stormlight Archive!

[@isaacberger2561]

Them.. “Under a week would be crazy” Me… realizing when I read words of radiance in 3 days makes me certified insane. 😭😂

[@Smitty1423]

😭😭😭

[@FirstOfTheMagi]

Yea Book 1 and 2 were both about 3-4 days each for me, which is a testament to Sanderson because I normally don't read that quickly/extensively lol

[@elijahmwh]

smitty on the channel hell yeah

[@Krisandmads]

This is the mashup we NEEDED!! You guys!!! The Way of Kings is my fave in hindsight, but while reading it was definitely Words of Radiance! But Rhythm of War had me SOBBING, so choosing a favorite is TOO DAMN HARD OKAYYYYYY -M

[@Krisandmads]

Also Shallan 👀 we don’t talk a about her really. She was there. It wasn’t a fave. Okay fine it was kind of infuriating always…but we move on. 😅

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

Squad goals

[@kellycorbit7260]

A steady stream of Stormlight discussions is exactly what I need while waiting for Book 5!! Love this!

[@thatguyprime672]

Fudgeeee!!! I really wanted to watch this video but I didn’t finish any of the books so now I have to finish the books then come back to this video☠️

[@2ToRamble]

We’ll see you soon 😈 (ish)

[@emmamatland7487]

I dnf'd way of kings three times at like hour 10. Now it's easily one of my favorite stormlight books.

[@rosssims7224]

Are we not going to talk about Kaladin lashing someone’s head off?! Epic!

[@crossbonez1028]

THE COLLAB

[@camerongomez210]

What a way to start my Friday morning

[@adoniscreed4031]

Oh this second thumbnail is IT!!!!!!!

[@Floytie]

Smitty is literally my favorite Booktok reviewer!

[@kayomartins6743]

i didn't know i need this collab until today

[@Kizido]

This is an awesome collab! I've watched all of you guys for a while now :)

[@2ToRamble]

Thankyou!

[@juerfe]

I haven't read these yet but this is probably the first time I watch a cosmere ranking and it's not 1- Words of radiance 2- way of Kings and then the rest 😂

[@emilianogarcia3759]

I could have listened for another 2 hours! Definitely need Smitty back on 🔥🔥

[@2ToRamble]

🙏

[@KeldorGaming]

I am so excited to watch this video, love you guys keep it up!

[@2ToRamble]

Thankyou!!

[@qbanboi069]

Love the video guys. I’ve been watching smitty for a while and he’s great. You three had great energy!

[@2ToRamble]

❤️

[@samreilly6602]

First saw smitty on tiktok then started following his yt, glad he’s getting more popular now

[@DavidDecero]

"Shallan was there" lol. Yeah, that sums up my feelings for her storyline up until the end of twok.

[@chelseafrazier1175]

Firstly, Great intro to Smitty and a new subscribe for them for sure! Second my list is way off this with RoW as my #1 and anytime you want me to argue it, I'm game. But I completely agree with what arguments you guys came to and agree, you can understand everyone's ranking and they're all 5's competing for higher 5 status XD

[@Africanmoe]

was not exepcting the 2toramble x Smitty collab. What a start to my weekend

[@cleanstitches]

yesss pumped for this collab

[@HollowDomain110]

Great vid boys. Thanks for the Smitty intro.

[@shirkhirk3194]

This is the best crossover in KZbin history

[@scoundrel1692]

Dude can’t wait for this, some of my favorite KZbinrs I’ve discovered recently collaborating. I’ll have to put this on the back burner until I read stormlight archive though 😂

[@2ToRamble]

Get to it 😮‍💨

[@brandoncotton5714]

The booktube crossover I needed!

[@jpisme8469]

Let's gooooo! My favorite book people together!

[@mariana_reads]

NOOOOO WAY 😱🥳🤩 THIS IS THE COLLAB OF THE YEAR ❤❤❤❤❤ MY FAVS GATHERED 💅🏼💅🏼💅🏼♥️♥️🫡🫡🫡 amazing videoooo! Can’t wait for December 6th

[@2ToRamble]

😁😁

[@focusrelax8838]

46:47 Oathbringer is so good! We get so much answered from our questions! First part with all the politics and how the world is after the voidbringers became etc. second part slow but the meeting with ODIUM awesome, I’m 800 pages in, it’s a slog some parts but it reveals a lot of information!

[@bigflee3556]

I need to hurry up and read these books. Hopefully Santa is nice to me this year😂 I sure can’t wait to come back and watch this video

[@2ToRamble]

🙏

[@JboJackson]

I let my fiancé listen to Dog and the dragon and with no context she teared up. She's never read anything Sanderson up until that point. That chapter is a master piece

[@2ToRamble]

Absolutely

[@gabrielgoen382]

I loved the conversation! It really got me hyped for book 5. Gonna finish my stormlight reread in November with RoW. I personally love lift! I think she is supposed to be that light character, kinda like Lopen, and provides a good contrast to the more serious characters and stories that are happening.

[@2ToRamble]

Definitely!

[@madison60542]

OH THIS IS GONNA BE A GOOD ONE

[@RudySF2433]

Half way through way of kings and I have to stop watching! But I will say it is reassuring that I am following along with the book the same way you all have - makes me feel good that I am not missing anything! Can’t wait to keep it going!

[@2ToRamble]

🔥

[@snakebird]

INSANE COLLAB

[@mmorgan1980]

It's so great to find people who detest Lirin as much as I do.

[@Kelsier_Mistborn]

started Oathbringer yesterday speed running to catch up for Wind and truth release. Hoping for your review as soon as the book comes out

[@scottbruckner4653]

Words of Radiance. Edgedancer Oathbringer Way of Kings Rhythm of War --------------- Haven't read Dawnshard and Sunlit man.

[@fluffypenguins]

I'm catching up on the cosmere now. In the middle of way of kings. Idk if this has spoilers but I don't want to find out but I'll come back after RoW

[@fairy_tale_philipp]

Cute matching outfit guys!

[@ivel2934]

The Kaladin POV in rhythm of war was enjoyable for me, def under-rated. Scurrying around the tower was so tense.

[@MockTurtle14]

It could have been a true love triangle with a KaladinxAdolinxShallan threesome. Wasted oppertunity 😂 The Radiants desperately need more love in their lives and Adolin has so much to give

[@2ToRamble]

😭😭

[@seanforum]

Best KZbin channel intro song.....period 🤣

[@2ToRamble]

Thank you 😂

[@chughin]

You guys should try “Wool” Hugh Howey, Silo the TV show is based on it but the first 150 pages I’ve read have been amazing (what S1 covers) Some really good writing & plot twists (red rising is my favourite book so far if that helps this recommendation go further)

[@jacobbainum6679]

Another reason rhythm of war is my favorite is kaladins battle with depression is so real and as someone with depression it was scary how real Sanderson made it and the fact kaladin still isn’t healed from it is incredible

[@myself2noone]

Oathbringer is my favorite. The Way of Kings is the best.

[@joereeve2569]

In my mind the in universe 'Way of Kings' is just 'Meditations' by Marcus Aurelius

[@2ToRamble]

Oh hell yea

[@heidi6281]

Smitty has the Rizz!

[@hanzofps1119]

Some of my favorite BookTubers. Some feedback and completely from a place of love, I love watching your videos but it always seems I have to cut them so short (In this case, 3:39) due to the spoiler sections being the focus. Which I get! I totally do. As someone who has been freshly reborn into their love of reading and fantasy, I love watching the connection between y'all but in most videos, I'm limited to 15 minutes tops depending on the book. Just a thought, much love!! I'll be back to this bookmark when I get Way of Kings under my belt later this month (Just finished Mistborn)

[@2ToRamble]

We try our best to mix in book reviews and spoiler talk with topics/guest centered videos. Hard to strike the perfect balance but hope it’s not too unbearable - we include the 15ish mins of spoiler free to offset for that

[@judahwagner2488]

Adding to “watch later” still haven’t got to ROW yet. Just know that it pains me greatly to have to postpone this.

[@2ToRamble]

We will see you after you finish 🫡. Journey before destination

[@olemartinstangenlillevik422]

This was a really good collab guys! Just to rile you guys up, I rank the books as 1. Words of Radiance 2. Way of Kings 3. Rhythm of War 4. Oathbring As for the covers, my favorite is Rhythm of War

[@2ToRamble]

This did NOT teeter my totter

[@olemartinstangenlillevik422]

@@2ToRamble I think my opinions would rarely teeter your totter lmao, gonna join the patreon

[@MrBigmorg3000]

Got into a discussion on TikTok with someone who said Sanderson writes for teenagers, and his magic is just practical science that’s simple. I should have stopped talking when he said that 😂

[@2ToRamble]

😤

[@Marc9.]

Way of Kings > Words of Radiance >> Oathbringer >>>>>>>>> Rhythm of War

[@dannyp1021]

Just got into this channel you guys are great - Do more WoT reviews please! Love everything Sanderson you guys do too

[@2ToRamble]

Thanks so much 😁. We halted on the WOT stuff bc I (austin) am just not a fan of

[@sawtoothhorse]

I recently relistened to all the stormlight books and i have a better view of Lirin now. My take on him now is that he has entirely been pushed down by the world and doesnt see himself as having any agency besides being a surgeon. He won't try to be violent to save people because he thinks that the person in power will get what they want no matter what. If he steps in, that person still dies but now even more people get hurt or die.

[@Bunny._.Harvestman]

I couldn't believe Merlin started a pod cast.

[@Bigryguy95-epic]

I can’t believe Kaladin fixing his oaths and swearing his next ideal at the end of WoR isn’t in their top 3 scenes. Such good character story and development

[@2ToRamble]

Another great moment

[@brightwatcher3757]

This is going to work as my Stormlight recap for book 5.😂 Listening to you guys got me all hyped up! Great conversation!!

[@N.A.Summur]

I'm with Smitty's ranking. WoR on top! My issue with Rhythm of War was that Kaladin's story was a slog for me. The other Radiants were in a coma for way too long. Teft's death actually annoyed me, and I hate that it did. We spent the whole book waiting for him to wake up and once he did, his death felt like it came too soon. He did a little bit, but if he had woken up sooner and did a little more, or even if the coma didn't last quite as long, I would've maybe not as been annoyed. It still impacted me, but it would've impacted me so much more if I wasn't also annoyed. Still ended up loving the book and Kaladin's arc in general, but that's why it's my least favorite of the 4.

[@2ToRamble]

I (austin) agree with ya, another reason why it’s lowest on the list. Still really good

[@N.A.Summur]

@@2ToRamble still really good for sure! Excited for 5!

[@jmojoseph577]

I actually think Shallan is atleast top 2 favorite characters for me. I love seeing her deal with her trauma and over coming it.

[@alk_halfcambo34]

I'm so upset about the prediction that Adolin dies... makes total sense...BUT HOW DARE YOU?!

[@Lycan3303]

I.... have never read a ..... Brandon Sanderson book ....Do with me as you wish .... (want to try reading him hopefully in the near future after im done with first law and age of madness)

[@IsaacH97]

I have the same prediction for book 5 as smitty *fist bump

[@dishamistrymazepa7632]

Favorite book tubers and fave booktoker all in one? Consider a crummy day made better ☺️

[@Shirohitsuji]

The fact that the Tien - Kaladin scene wasn't even mentioned is blasphemous.

[@JboJackson]

"Every universe has a diehard"

[@storky1456]

I feel so vindicated when he said " I wish Sanderson actually went deeper with the love triangle with Kaladin" literally been sitting alone in the corner with this take and I'm glad I have a buddy with me now

[@swoot4653]

What is this, a crossover episode?

[@2185wisai]

sando says hes been planning the book 5 ending since 20+ years ago

[@Onehitslay]

I have a question for Richard! What is the program/app you use for audio books? Audible is taking away my copy of Warbreaker and LOTR…. So I want to use the app you use so I can actually KEEP my books that I BOUGHT. If anyone could answer or upvote me that would be appreciated thank you!

[@2ToRamble]

There is a website that removes the drm from audible. Then it becomes an m4b file that you can use on any player

[@2ToRamble]

I will prep a google doc with info

[@Onehitslay]

Oh wow a fast reply, thank you so much!

[@2ToRamble]

Here is a google doc link with instructions: docs.google.com/document/d/1By8sVZKdCO0d0yrjdCn4Tj69NbE_0njxRm7XQLHBDm8/edit?usp=sharing. Email us if you have further questions, just put audiobook in the subject line.

[@Onehitslay]

@@2ToRamble You guys are really the best thank you so much

[@knoxpoulson9103]

rythm of war so overhated that’s my #2 😭

[@2ToRamble]

👀

[@LawKoster7]

Please do a Bloodsworn Podcast after Fury of The Gods.

[@2ToRamble]

👀

[@Murphboyzz]

READ THE SPEAR CUTS THROUGH WATER

[@2ToRamble]

Heard great things!

[@TysonPJ]

The bet that Kaladin lives or dies in book 5 is answered in The Sunlight Man is it not?

[@Dede-en4sk]

The Sunlit Man leaves it ambiguous.

[@Pedro79br]

If Syl dies i drop Stormlight

[@ClaireKinmil]

I find Oathbringer is the weakest book in the series :D (I still absolutely love all of them!)

[@2ToRamble]

How dare you disagree! Shame! (They’re all great)

[@jacobbainum6679]

Rhythm of war is the 2nd best stormlight book and kaladin vs the pursuer is on par with the duel and if you think otherwise youre wrong! (You’re not but it sounds better that way)

[@2ToRamble]

Lol

[@MalignantCactus]

I just caught up on Stormlight last night I'm definitely in the minority on the series. I've been pretty disappointed in the series after TWOK. My biggest issue with them is that the word count feels so unbelievably forced. They don't need to be anywhere close to this long. RoW especially feels like an editorial sin to be 1250 pages and not like 600. Am I too sunk cost fallacy'd in to not read Wind & Truth? Yeah. I hope it pulls a Hero of Ages. My ranking and ratings are: 1. Dawnshard 7/10 2. The Way of Kings 7/10 3. Oathbringer 6/10 4. Words of Radiance 5/10 5. Edgedancer 4/10 6. Rhythm of War 3/10

[@ZachJones198]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who feels like these are big books only because it’s fantasy. I liked the first 2 but couldn’t get through Oathbringer again just felt like I was reading pages and pages of what should have been cut material

[@2ToRamble]

Curious what you’d think about Emperor’s soul

[@MalignantCactus]

@@2ToRamble It's not my favorite Sanderson, but I like it quite a bit. 8/10 for me

[@johncouch2115]

Rhythm of War is great. I hate that they hyper fixate on the supposed flaws

[@NeolwA]

Based from the thumbnail I'm assuming rhythm of war is the lowest on the list

[@2ToRamble]

Yea 😅

[@OriNebula]

Punishment for the bet - loser wears a “I love Lirin” tshirt or button

[@2ToRamble]

Oh my…

[@Smileysmiley012]

3 goats no diddy

[@2ToRamble]

😂

[@kingdonsobek]

I’m hoping shallan dies, not Adolin. It would be much more surprising, and Shallan sucks

[@fidato_]

1. WORDS OF RADIANCE 2. RHYTHM OF WAR 3. THE WAY OF KINGS 5. OATHBRINGER (it was boring, too slow, too political, didn't care for dalinar's back story, didn't feel bad for genocide maniac)

[@2ToRamble]

🥲

[@golovkinko1145]

Wasted show … stormlight talk getting boring

[@2ToRamble]

We had fun 🥲

[@golovkinko1145]

@@2ToRamble lol you Guys great ..respect 🤝

[@kingdonsobek]

Shallan sucks

[@happycroissant2]

I really connected with Venli and her flaws, loved her arc in book 4. 🥲 * steps on Venli soapbox * She started off like Elhokar for me, grating and insufferable. Between books 3 & 4, I loved seeing how her perspective changed and watching as she slowly tried to be a better person, while recognizing that she irreversibly f*ed things up and her people were the cost. To me, the place she found herself in is basically Kal’s biggest fear (losing everyone she loves), but she was still able to persevere. Loved the video as always guys! Lirin is the WORST! 😂

[@2ToRamble]

You know - you helped your argument big time with that last sentence 😂