Why You Should Read | The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson

[@mikesbookreviews]

Hey bookworms and Knights Radiant! I'm excited to finally talk with you about my favorite world set within the Cosmere. Hope you enjoy. Let me know your favorite things about The Stormlight Archive below.

[@g2024_]

Thanks again mike for a great video, I’m already a cosmere & the storm light archive fan. But still great to watch your videos

[@marcelbeaudoin3886]

Let’s go!! Stoked for the series.

[@noelnovels6511]

Did you take the quiz to see what order of the Knights Radiant you are? :D

[@mikesbookreviews]

@@noelnovels6511 I did! Came up as The Order of Edgedancers.

[@andrewy3976]

Just watched intro - SO GLAD YOU MADE THIS VIDEO, I love your "Why you should read" videos, those are my favorites of yours. I'm about to start reading Stormlight in the near future, so yes, I wanted this video :") Thank you, man :D

[@sjkrum320]

So you were saying that he doesn't ever take you out of the story with modern day parallel political or social rants. So true! But, he does an amazing job of covering of exploring some nodern issues in a very organic way. Especially addiction, depression, personality disorders and the cost of playing political games creates for the common folk. Love everything about series so far.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Yes, and I love those things. I’ve suffered from chronic depression so I can relate to Kaladin. My youngest son has a disability so I relate to Dalinar and his way of fathering Renarin. These things are wonderful.

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

I agree with you that The Stormlight Archive has a shot at being this generation’s LOTR or WoT. At the least, it will be Sanderson’s masterpiece. To me, Sanderson’s greatest strength is his world building, and I especially like how he makes the magical system an important part of the plot, but The Stormlight Archive also features his best character work to date.

[@miketomasini]

Last week I started a reread of Stormlight to prepare for RoW and I’m already on book 2... going a little faster than I planned

[@hassassinator8858]

They'll be over before you know it so savour em

[@babbaracos]

I started yesterday with the first again! Just love it!

[@carlsmith4568]

I binged the entire series in about two weeks lol. Woke up at 1am on RoW's release date and read for like 20 hours straight to finish it.... I have no regrets

[@miketomasini]

@@anderste4649 definitely has humor, even if it's not the focal point. It has had me grinning and chuckling at different scenes consistently

[@rachmusic9873]

@@carlsmith4568 I finished the series but it took me way more than 20 hours to read Rythm of War. You’re insane 😂😂

[@bluesgirl410cg]

Just started reading Way of Kings (first time read), I think I’m going to enjoy this series very much.

[@luisgonzo]

Journey before destiny! I know is hard but don't rush them! Enjoy them as much as you can!

[@bluesgirl410cg]

Luis Gonzo Copy that! 📚😎👍

[@kelseycarter161]

I wish I could re-read that series for the first time.

[@babbaracos]

Don't let the first one bring you down because it's a little slower than the rest, but it's a super great introduction story

[@ricardomadleno564]

Just read the first 300 pages of the way of kings, it does seem interesting

[@sentient.ball.of.stardust]

"Szeth-son-son-Vallano, Truthless of Shinovar, wore white on the day he was to kill a king." Most epic opening line ever.

[@mikesbookreviews]

That prologue was nuts.

[@henrywayne5724]

Mike's Book Reviews Couldn’t agree more! I love how Sanderson just draws you in with his first chapters. They’re so insane and info dumps aside, fast paced! I started Words Of Radiance, and that beginning with Jasnah! Ughhhh, that first line. I cannot stop gushing about this book enough.

[@Jrdn357]

I like WoT's more. "The palace still shook occasionally, as the earth rumbled in memory, groaned as if to deny what had happened." Really leaves you asking questions and wanting more.

[@mooremiket]

I’m a “The Man In Black fled across the desert, and the Gunslinger followed.” fan personally, but I’m not gonna tell you that you’re wrong either

[@colin1818]

Nah. Still like Neuromancer's, "The sky above the port was the color of television, tuned to a dead channel."

[@cap-tavating5862]

I said “I will protect those who cannot protect themselves” with you and it gave me goosebumps lol. Burnt through WoK and WoR (probably my favourite series, interchangeable with First Law and still reading WoT) and starting OB in a week or two.

[@luisgonzo]

I hope you are ready to discover the most important step a men can make 😁 journey before destiny my fellow radiant

[@steelpenpirate]

I just finished First Law for the first time, and I must say. Abercrombie may be the best character author going.

[@wheelchazeal8089]

I’m on page 918 of The Way of Kings. You know what they say the best way to get over an old books series that you didn’t want to end... jump in another one. 🤘😁

[@mikesbookreviews]

Absolutely. I started Faithful and the Fallen the day after finishing Wheel of Time.

[@odiums_taint]

Mike's Book Reviews same here, but that’s entirely your fault mike. you havent steered me wrong yet.

[@mk9beatz]

@@odiums_taintnah bro your name is DIABOLICAL 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jessiecutie1709]

I also really like the US covers, they have old school fantasy vibes!

[@anasol772]

Michael Whelan is a fantastic artist. He did the cover for A Memory of Light (Wheel of Time #14) and it is by far my favorite of the series.

[@DanClapp]

Yes! I hear a lot of people say that they ugly, but i think they fit right in with the WoT first editions.

[@AngRene7]

I swear...every single intro you do on these videos are just flawless and make me want to read these books even more! But my favorite has to be the Malazan one you did!!!

[@thomasgibson7019]

Thank you for the video Mike, your timeframe for Brandon’s completion of the series really put things in perspective. I was one of the people who was going to wait but upon closer thought I think you may be right, I think I should move up my dive into this series.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Yeah I’d say just count on enjoying a 5 book series for now. For sanity sake.

[@odiums_taint]

looking forward to your Stormlight September! Way of King re-lit my desire to read fantasy.

[@JZETH_]

I started My Sanderson journey with Skyward and figured okay, solid. Really enjoyed it for what it was. A cool, hip, fun SFF. Really enjoyed the flow. Then I dove into Mistborn for a little more darkness but not too dark and I haven’t stopped since. Way of Kings was fantastic. WOR has started off with a bang too.

[@hassassinator8858]

And it ends with one of the biggest bangs you'll ever see.

[@lyndseymurray8065]

I started with Skyward too! (Then read Mistborn series). I’m not quite halfway through The Way of Kings, but I am enjoying it so far.

[@smaug1234]

Read the prologue, you will know why you need to read this series :) Great characters, Very alien cultures with just the right amount in common with our own to be interesting. The format will seem strange at first with the epilogues breaking up the main storylines, but the further in you get, the more you appreciate the world building, and the impact they have on the overall story, and if you are a fan of Sanderson the Cosmere. If you are a fan of the Marvel world of storytelling, you will love this series.

[@jamesbrownii9508]

Congrats on leveling up, Mike. Good to see you amongst our ranks, again.

[@luketufts6827]

Nice shirt, Mike! I love this series ❤️

[@christopherwalls2763]

Thanks for suggesting this series to me in one of your live-streams. Gonna be a ride

[@mikesbookreviews]

Enjoy!

[@PetrikLeo]

Such a superb video. Well done, Mike. I hope to be able to create a video series review on this quality!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thanks! You'll get there. I have zero doubts.

[@jasonboyd9182]

Hands down... my favorite series ever. On my second read through, and 80% done with WoK. Should finish up Oathbringer just in time for my signed copy of RoW to show up. There’s just something about this series that is masterful and addictive!

[@jackyc6919]

i am loving the intros. so good.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thanks! Glad you enjoy them.

[@masterix0]

Just finished The Way of Kings and I think one of my favorite bits is when the characters we've been following since the beginning of the book start interacting with each other. Any way, keep up the great work!

[@Allods132]

god dammit the intro reading has some of the best quotes around. Got damn goosebumps for every bit of an oath in there

[@nimos7593]

I'm about half way through The Way of Kings and loving it so far. And btw Mike: These intros and your videos are a perfect match. Never believe anything else!

[@luketufts6827]

If you like the first half, you’re going to love the second 🙂

[@weeze9825]

You're little intro gave me goosebumps 😆 bravo!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thanks!

[@jlwhalen877]

His character work and world building are so well done and intertwined with each other that I have no doubt that this series will be this generations epic of choice.

[@mikesbookreviews]

I’m with you there.

[@iveybullard8988]

This series is easily some of the best books ive ever read. Great job on the video mike!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Gracias

[@Andy2kk]

Finally, Im so frickin hyped for RoW

[@Buchertn]

I'm excited to get into the Storm light Archive I'm diving into Misborn soon after I wrap up Faithful and The Fallen. I have never read any of Sandersons works but everything I hear just gets me more excited!

[@luketufts6827]

Be careful to manage your expectations, but yeah.. we like them 🙃

[@TreeFolkDruid]

ive listened to all 4 books (I inclunde 2.5) at least 3 times through. YOU CAN'T HAVE MY PAIN!

[@cipriansirbu3699]

I'm glad that you stil made this video,I'm new to the Cosmere Univers so I decided to begin with Elantris,now I'm in the last 50 Pages from Warbreaker,after that I will read Mistborn first Era,followed by second Era and finally,after all of these I will read Stormlight Archive.I liked Elantris and Warbreaker verry much,and I'm sure that Stormlight is even better.

[@henriksorensen82]

I've just started my Cosmere journey. I went from owning 0 Brandon Sanderson books (if we count the last three books in WoT) to owning 11 books by him and I'm waiting for his TWoK from Kickstarter (so 13 to be exact) who started it all for me. Have also booked a copy of Rhythm of War at my local bookstore. And I plan to buy all the page books as well. P.S. Good video as always

[@jtlivin]

I'm up to book 10 of Wheel of Time and you definitely just sold me on my 2021 plan.

[@Abunchaponys]

That’s where I am too. I’ve been taking abit of a break after the last few books. I didn’t enjoy the fighting at the end of book 9. I felt that the fight scene was rushed and didn’t have a lot of actual fighting.

[@jtlivin]

@@Abunchaponys yes, the slog is real, although I felt that the 8th book had the most rushed ending of them all. I still love the series, though.

[@mikesbookreviews]

You’re going to feel right at home.

[@Abunchaponys]

Joshua Thompson oh I do too. It’s just strange sometimes when I think like a big battle scene is coming and it’s like ohhh and Rand just did this. Meanwhile other scenes u think will just blow over keep going lol

[@jamesbrownii9508]

The parallels are to real-life people. Certain things Dalinar does are ascribed to Ghengis Khan. However, that could just be the ‘all stories have been told’ folding of stories. There are other instances of this happening within the series. However, Dalinar being compared to the most successful warlord ever.... well, it’s accurate. I do want to add that my all-time favorite line from any author is Dalinar’s. “YOU... CANNOT... HAVE... MY... PAIN!” He accepts that he was a horrible person. But, he’s changing, becoming a better man. To some of us, it’s comforting to be shown (even a fictional character) a person who hates who he was and is strong enough to be more. It’s often a lonely path. Those who knew you no longer do. Sometimes you’re not sure you know yourself. Those who will know you haven’t met the new you, yet. But, you cling to the pain. It’s a reality. It’s a purpose, a drive. You cannot have my pain, because without it, I’m still the same man who hurt others for my own gain. And that pain taught me that in the end... I only gained scars in my soul to match the physical scars I gave.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Absolutely. Dalinar’s arc is so earned.

[@possiblyfatal]

Finished way of kings last week and 30% through words of radiance, absolutely fantastic series and I can’t believe how enthralled I am

[@mikesbookreviews]

WoR is one of the best books I’ve ever read.

[@possiblyfatal]

I just finsihed the book last night and I 100% agree, no other book has ever had me jumping up and down in excitement like in the "Honor is dead" scene (I dont wanna outright say the scene for spoilaz), was so so so awesome!!!

[@shaunthemighty]

Came back from a camping trip to find Mike finally talking about stormlight. Yeeehaaa. Here we go.

[@lynettepierce1526]

Never worry about repeating other Booktubers. You are the only one that I follow, so it's all fresh to me. :)

[@mikesbookreviews]

Great to hear!

[@mata218]

Love this series so much. I'm currently scrambling to get my reread done and get some of the other cosmere books that are being kinda brought in for Rythm of War.

[@xXBurgman86Xx]

I’ve done all the Mistborn all 6 books, I’ve done the Reckoners and it’s a great series, and a few stand alone books and have finally come back to stormlight and enjoying it so far

[@lathspell87]

I'm on Oathbringer on my 3rd reread of the series. Just such a great series.

[@lathspell87]

@OnThisSideoftheSky I rank them 1. Words of Radiance, 2. Oathbringer, 3. Way of Kings. Way of Kings is just very slow to get started, which I completely understand. The ending is amazing, but it is depressing for a while of Kalidan's story and Shallan's parts of kind of slow. Dalinar is still growing as a character and is just getting kicked around without fighting back, which is frustrating. Words of Radiance is so great. I don't think any of the book drags and it has an absolutely amazing ending. The 3rd Ideal scene is still my favorite in all the books... well.. there is one in Oathbringer that rivals, but I won't ruin that. Shallan's character also comes into her own in this book and I really enjoy her story, though she can be a little annoying when trying to be too witty, which is an intentional character flaw. Between the end and the arena scene, the book is just so amazing. Oathbringer is also very good, though there are a few slow parts. I love the fact that the radiants are out in open and appreciate the little things, like the meetings of leaders where they refer to the "Windrunners" as a real group when talking strategy. Just so cool to see after spending 2 books with that stuff in the shadows. There are also some gut-wrenching scenes in this book. I will say, I read the "Sanderlanch" too quickly on my first read through, and missed a lot. If you read that part carefully, Sanderson throws some small reveals in there that are easy to miss. Though Oathbringer's ending is great, with great reveals and action, the key reason Oathbringer is my 2nd favorite and nearly overtakes Words of Radiance is the Dalinar back story and character arc. He goes from being a very good character to the best character in the series. Dalinar's entire story and the mechanics going on in the background is SO FREAKING GOOD. I will not say a single thing about it because to ruin something like that for a new reader should earn one a ticket straight to hell. I think the book has more weaknesses that WoR, but the Dalinar arc covers for all of that. I remember the flashbacks in the others stories sometimes being distracting and making me just want to read quicker to get back to the story. Dalinar's flashbacks are related to the story and serve a purpose. Also, they are fantastic and just give Dalinar so much depth. EDIT: Oh, and Edgedancer is a must read. Great story and you meet a creature/race that you have only been hinted at, up to this point. Again, once you realize what they are, you start seeing them throughout the entire series.

[@lathspell87]

@OnThisSideoftheSky Enjoy! I do very much recommend reading Edgedancer before Oathbringer, strictly for continuity.

[@TheDmenor12]

Man, that's good news for me. I'm midway through Twok and this is the best book that I ever read in my entire life, hands down. If you're saying the rest of the series is better, oh my!

[@PerfectCell9]

Words of Radiance is one of the best books I’ve ever read.. action, world building, character development.. it’s damn near perfect

[@mikesbookreviews]

One of my few 5 star reviews.

[@leeoien3645]

Very good reasons on why to read the series. I was hoping for more of a summary or re-cap. It's been a few years since I read Vol 1.

[@mikesbookreviews]

I've done those for each book as well!

[@exodus77100]

The wheel of time and storm light are the first books to bring me back into fantasy. Then the first law is the icing on the cake for me cant wait for more to come

[@andrewmoore213]

Seriously some of the best books I've ever read. I'm especially interested in the world hoppers.

[@mikesbookreviews]

The crossovers are really cool.

[@TheRiskybizniz]

I think his solo book Elantris is one of the best books he's ever done

[@SleeplessNinja]

It has such a good concept but fell a little short for me personally. To me his best stand alone book is Warbreaker. That book was insane!

[@thomaswootress-reidt101]

Just an amazing series.

[@elcee8]

My favorite series! This is a heavily character driven story, which I love and prefer. I am just starting my reread so this is perfect timing.

[@jonathancooper4914]

I love character-driven!

[@thousanduniverses]

A few days ago I finished The Way of Kings for the first time and I loved it so much! I'm going to start Words of Radiance tomorrow.

[@TheLegend-gj6bw]

You sold me. I'll give it a shot. I'm going to go buy the way of kings.

[@JamesI88]

I'm that guy who has read WoT but not read this. I refuse to start anything incomplete because I already have tons of completed works I want to read. However, being this is split into two 5 book story arcs, and the fact that this man has clearly shown he can continually put out content, I'll probably read the first five books once they're done, and I'm really looking forward to it.

[@mastelsa]

One of the big things that Stormlight has going for it is that if you ignore the fact that you could probably brain someone with one of the hardcovers, it actually reads much lighter than a lot of other high fantasy. Once you get past the eighteen prologues of the first book, it becomes really easy to read. I chalk this up to the fact that Sanderson's characters are all engaging and also people I want to root for (something I struggled with while reading GOT, since I get the urge to skim or skip POV chapters of characters I dislike, meaning that some sizable percentage of the book becomes a chore), and the fact that his prose is very utilitarian. It gets the job done without much flash, and he doesn't info-dump or detail-dump in his descriptions. It is unlikely you will ever need to reread one of his sentences because it was so complex you lost the subject halfway through. His style works to make the books far more readable than they might look based on length. Reading a lot of direct, clear prose is an order of magnitude easier than reading the same amount of very complex, flowery, and/or over-detailed prose.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Stormlight books are multi purpose. You can read them, but they can also second as free weights if you want to do some lifting and your gym hasn’t opened back up yet.

[@fictionfanatic3469]

I agree with you on so many points Mike, I'm half way through Oathbringer & definitely feel like it's a hard series to binge since each book is so long but the world & its characters are amazing. I could personally go for a bit more Grim Dark approach... like you I too am a massive Stephen King & Grim Dark fan but the series doesn't suffer from being more PG. Looking forward to finishing the book and having a short break before the next book is out!

[@mikesbookreviews]

They’re heavy ass books.

[@Jacques.Smith_]

Excellent series and a fantastic escape if your imagination can keep up with the vast landscapes emanating from the pen of Sanderson. Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦!

[@littlevahn]

You did it, i just bought The Way of Kings. Looking forward to it. Thanks Mike

[@mikesbookreviews]

Enjoy!

[@gaiden81]

I am one of those avid WoT fans that is still holding out on SLA. As soon as I am done with my third re-read of Randland, I will hop over to Brandland.

[@dusk1947]

My personal favorite series by any author, in any genera. Sanderson's underlying lessons are profound in there presentation, and the sheer detail and immensity of imagination is a crowing achievement. It is the only series which I have bothered to reread multiple times, and it's only 4 books in. I hope the later entries continue at the same quality and scale. Right now, I have no reason to doubt it. But time will tell...

[@danijelb.3384]

Killer intro, Mike. Great video.

[@mosselyn5081]

These are peculiar books for me. I did not especially enjoy Mistborn; it was just OK. Also, I don't usually like books where the POV switches between characters. However, I kept hearing good things about this, so I finally picked up the first book. And, well, my friends were right, for exactly the reasons talked about here. Really interesting world and characters. Sanderson makes you eager to learn more about both the world and the characters. I'm eagerly awaiting the next installment.

[@samarendra109]

In Mistborn I don't remember POV switches.

[@theangryjeff]

Great video! I found the cosmere/Brando Sando a few months ago and I can’t stop. Powered through stormlight, into Warbreaker now I’m on book 2 of mistborn. I agree he is similar to Stephen King in how they both pump out quality books that you know are at a certain bar. (The lift book was a little bit of a drag for this 31 year old man but it was funny)

[@katieamarsh]

I got into Way of Kings immediately and it rocked me in the best way as a long term WoT addict. Now I’ve read the first three books 3 times and am prepared for book 4!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Definitely the same demographic are going to enjoy this.

[@Composer_DanielPerez]

Blew past The Way of Kings and was on the edge of my seat as I read many of the action parts. The battle towards the end blew me away! Now I'm right in the middle of Words of Radiance. Great series and I do agree with you, this series will be the classic of our time.

[@carnissa]

80% of The Way of Kings here! Already thinking of a reread =D

[@flippingpages4288]

Great video. I love this series! Edgedancer definitely isn't in the same level as the core book but it was alright over all. Here's hoping Dawnshard elevates but I sure can't wait for RoW!!

[@mikesbookreviews]

RoW seems almost like an unofficial read along.

[@untamedrose30]

Love the music in the intro.

[@jkdbuck7670]

I downloaded the Way of Kings audiobook based on one of those KZbin videos where the computer voice reads Reddit....the subject was "What Book Would You Recommend?" and there were so many people saying "stop what you're doing and get The Way of Kings". I've never regretted it. By far the best series I've ever read.

[@JLchevz]

I haven't even finished Mistborn (and it's weird because I didn't enjoy TFE as much as I hoped to, but now I'm enjoying The Well os Ascension A LOT) and I'm already pretty excited to read The Stormlight Archive, man I never hoped I'd say this but I trust Brandon Sanderson a lot now

[@Limonada_RC]

I started reading the way of kings 5 days ago current page 400+ really engaging ❤️ I discovered his books a book club recommended. Greetings from Panama, I love this video

[@elsetexter7904]

If you haven't read Warbreaker, do yourself a favor, my dude. Vivenna, Vasher, Nightblood...so freaking good, and promises to be so much more

[@mikesbookreviews]

I read and reviewed it. Love Vivenna.

[@lyndseymurray8065]

I loved Warbreaker! I’m sad there isn’t a sequel!

[@henrywayne5724]

I just finished my first read of Way Of Kings today. And ahhhhhhh! It was such a GREAT read! I couldn’t stop. I kept on turning and turning and turning. And the way the book ends. Ugh! I could just gush about this book all day. Like no book has he right to solicit so much emotion in me! I felt anger, joy, fear, sad, touched... so many emotions. His character work is on point! I’m starting Words Of Radiance tomorrow and I cannot wait. I’m just gonna come out and say it: Ugh! I LOVE BRIDGE FOUR SO MOTHERFUCKING MUCH!!!!!!!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Words of Radiance is even better.

[@Noskavian]

Storm light Archive, was my introduction to Sanderson. I was immediately hooked, it's still my favorite and I've since caught up on the whole cosmere series in chronological order and re-read stormlight Archives.

[@josephhirning2642]

Right now, I'm rereading Words of Radiance, and I cannot wait.

[@koolpopjones6499]

Just ordered the box set...so I'm looking forward to reading it

[@rynoboyz]

For your October horror reading marathon I think you should consider reading Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman! It’s a great combo of fantasy and horror that I think you’d really enjoy! It takes place in our world during the plague!

[@Darkkfated]

Re: Wheel of Time No, 100% agreed. I eventually bounced off of the Wheel of Time when it devolved into "here's this earth-shattering event; I'm going to ignore the implications of said earth-shattering event to tell you about 3 characters on a boat from 6 books ago whose names and purpose you have no chance of remembering. What, you're still here and asking about the earth-shattering event? Well, I might answer one or two of your three dozen questions about it roughly 4 books from now. If you're lucky." And don't get me started on the Dramatic TV Show Cliffhanger Karma syndrome, where you knew with ABSOLUTE certainty that whenever ANYTHING good happened to a Main Character, within 3 chapters their lives would be utterly ruined by some surprise enemy attack or attempted assassination or Rand Doing The Magic Wrong Again(tm). I wanted to love it but it got SO FRUSTRATING to read. I think I made it to, like, Book 7 before I finally said "Enough is enough," cut my losses, and stopped buying them.

[@5Y5T3N]

The middle books were the hardest for me too. Really bogs down in drama and I think I stopped reading it around the same book. I came back to it when it was announced that Sanderson was taking on the last few books. Having read most of it already it went alot faster second read and it end beautifully!

[@whimsy5623]

Really excited about how Hoid might be characterized in this series.

[@hassassinator8858]

Such a storming good series

[@akellerhouse83]

I remember reading Way of Kings back when it was still new. I had no idea what was going on for awhile, but I was so glad I stuck with it when it was over. I just started my re-read on audible. I didn't reread them when Oathbringer came out and I had some trouble remembering the previous 2. I won't make that mistake again.

[@sdube001]

If there is anyone who hasn't read it, you need to read Edgedancer. It takes place between books 2 and 3, features Lift, and takes care of a continuity issue Sanderson found he had between books 2 and 3. It's available as a stand alone or part of Arcanum Unbounded.

[@idlecurator5365]

I didn’t read Edgedancer because I hate Lift but I’m 80% through Oathbringer and don’t feel like I’ve missed anything important. Even if there was something important in it, I just can’t bear to read more of Lift.

[@sdube001]

@@idlecurator5365 The continuity is about Nyn. He went from denying what was coming to accepting with no explanation. Edited to add: Plus we learn of another species of sentient beings.

[@idlecurator5365]

@@sdube001 Who's Nyn? I don't remember the name and the best I can find on google is someone from Wheel of Time.

[@sdube001]

I may have the name wrong, but Lift called him Darkness. He was the one who tried to kill her because she had the potential to become a Knight Radiant. Edit: I did have it wrong in terms of spelling anyway. Nalan, also known as Nin, is one of the heralds.

[@thesmuli83]

One of the best fantasy series of all time. Sanderson is an absolutely awesome writer, one of the GREAT. I started in late 2007 with Sanderson's books, as it turned out that he is writing WOT to finish.

[@saeedajaib]

It's definitely a fun time to be a Sanderson fan!

[@captain4318]

Started with Way of Kings after several years (~6/7) of not reading a single book for entertainment purpose. In hindsight that has to be the dumbest place to start reading again... and I struggled through it for months, but at the end I'm glad I started there. One the story hooked me I was sold on the series, raced through the last couple hundred pages and immediately ordered the next 2 available books in the series.

[@mikesbookreviews]

It’s a slow burn but Sanderson rewards his fans that stick with it.

[@carriehasson3655]

I seem to be the last WOT fan that hasn't read this yet. I did read Mistborn series (the original ones) when Harriet first chose Brandon to finish WOT, but they were just ok for me. I liked them, but I didn't love them. Then I read Warbreaker and I really loved it. I wasn't going to start another long series that wasn't finished though so I've held off. But I just finished a re-read of WOT and I'm having a hard time again where nothing feels good enough. I'm trying to decide if I start this or switch genres. Your review has helped, thank you.

[@madisongoodyear5040]

THAT 👏🏼 INTRO 👏🏼 THOUGH 👏🏼

[@carolinek1818]

Three weeks ago I started to read The Way of Kings. I'm half way through Oathbringer right now. I fell in love with this series in the second half of the Way of Kings. I just can't stop reading. At least I'll have weekly Rhythm of War chapters when I'm finished with Oathbringer.

[@carterkelly1255]

stromlight archive is a great series awsome to see some one talk about it

[@bparsons1987]

Got chills with that intro

[@plungeybabie]

Goddamn it Mike, now I have to get around to reading Words of Radiance.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Lucky you!

[@Wickedy]

Why should I read the Stormlight Archives... for the 5th time? Because it's rich and fantastic! Also, I forget things easily so it'll be a great to catch up(again) before the next release.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Ha ha enjoy!

[@obsidian....]

I normally refuse to start a series before it's done (George RR..) but Sanderson is my favorite so I'm all in. I read all of Wheel of time just to read Sanderson's two books at the end of that series. Edit I'm further into your video and you're saying the same exact things lol

[@Abunchaponys]

That’s how I felt. Specially buying the way of Kong’s leather bound. But seeing how he’s one book away from finishing the first act I figured it’s close enough to risk it. George kinda just pisses me off that he feels like he doesn’t need to finish it. It’s his right it just feels really shitty as someone who bought into his stories.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Yeah I trust him.

[@obsidian....]

@@mikesbookreviews Same here... My start of Ice and Fire was when book 3 dropped. Thought it was a trilogy. Then got halfway through the third and realized my mistake lol

[@fernandogarcia3957]

I simply can not disagree Mike. All true!

[@JackofDaShadows]

I've had the first book sitting on my night stand for two months. I think it's time to start.

[@josephgilbody7182]

For August I've been rereading my syfy anthologies: 1) omnibus of science fiction and 2) a treasury of great science fiction vol 1 and vol 2. My 70 year old eyes don't read the small print as well as they did 50 years ago. I rest more frequently.

[@akhansar]

If you are decent with technology, I’d recommend a kindle or an e-reader in general. They let you change the font size and some let you change the backlighting.

[@thejohnsanger]

This might be a Sanderson hot take but I’ve always preferred the magic in Stormlight vs that of Mistborn. I think both are really good but there’s something just really good to me about the relationship with spren that makes it more personal almost? That’s why I love it so much

[@Abunchaponys]

It has a very cool strange twist to it.

[@axlespelledwrong]

I think one of the things that makes the magic system so incredible is that what has been shown so far has been logical in concept and incredibly satisfying in execution. The magic we have seen has been so damn cool whether it is through a badass application of it in an action scene or a heart wrenching, emotional application of it that relates to character growth or change. The final thing that makes it so incredible is that we have only just started to delve into the magic system's totality after four huge books. There are still so many mysteries to be revealed. Given the amazing state it's in at the current point of Stormlight's plot, I cannot wait to see how incredible it as when the series is finally complete, so long as it stays consistent throughout.

[@DanClapp]

Think I'm about to read this since I just finished wheel of time. I read mistborn and I remember I didn't care for it at all, so hopefully sanderson stepped his game up with stormlight

[@jerodtereshka3908]

If you're on the fence definitely read it!

[@truthless8261]

when i reread sanderson books, i cant bring myself to rush threw it. its reading you have to savor.

[@truthless8261]

btw, sanderson ruined all other books to me. i cant get into anything other than a cosmere book for years now. i reread way of kings 3 times before book 2 arrived.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Absolutely.

[@epimetrius7348]

I haven't started reading it however, I'm a big fan of swords and sorcery (as in Michael Moorcock, Robert E. Howard, or Fritz Leiber) and one of the major Staples of the genre is Michael Moorcock's Eternal Champion series. The idea of the Cosmere immediately jumped out at me as similar to the 15 Planes. And the crossing over of characters made me think of Sailor on the Sea of Fate and The Vanishing Tower. Or Robert E. Howard's Kings of the Night, which is a Bran Mak Morn/Kull of Atlantis crossover. So I'm really looking forward to it. Also Michael Whelan as the cover artist! I recognize his work most from the DAW Elric paperbacks.

[@michaelwagner30]

Another series mike has sold me on. I think I’m gonna do mistborn first though.

[@mikesbookreviews]

I’d recommend doing it that way.

[@lucasbertsche3710]

Yes, please do a character ranking!

[@jaredabrahamson6347]

I just read the first Mistborn book very good. I’m sure I’ll get to this, I think I’ll go through the rest of the Cosmere first. Maybe wait until the fifth one has a release date.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Not a bad plan.

[@rosewood1897]

Finally Stormlight Archive 💙💙🙏🏼🙏🏼