Brandon Sanderson

The natural heir to Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive series hit No.1 in the US and No.2 in the UK with the hardback release of the massive second volume, WORDS OF RADIANCE. Split into two volumes for paperback this is Part One of that second volume. WORDS OF RADIANCE takes the reader even deeper into the lives of its characters as they fight for power, freedom and their lives on the extraordinary, hurricane swept world of Rosharr. Famed for his plotting, his wonderful characters and his intricate magic systems Brandon Sanderson is poised to take up the crown of Robert Jordan as the creator of the keynote epic fantasy series of its time with the Stormlight Archive.

Words of Radiance

Dalinar leads the human armies into an escalating war with the Parshendi, while Shallan and Jasnah search for a mythical city to secure humanity's survival, and Kaladin struggles to master his Windrunner powers.

Jas 🐸

Jasnah had once defined a fool as a person who ignored information because it disagreed with desired results. 

“…you are rarely cut by a weapon if you are the one holding its hilt."

He didn't trust it; there was something too smart about horses. 

…being a child had little to do with age.

anya

‘What has happened to us?' Dalinar asked. 'Where is our honor?

‘Honor is dead,' a voice whispered from beside him. Dalinar turned and looked at Captain Kaladin. He hadn't noticed the bridgeman walking down the steps behind him. 

Kaladin took a deep breath, then looked at Dalinar. ‘But I'l see what I can do.’ 

"I’ve explaincd this to Dalinar already.' Amaram said. I don’t know the history of my Shards. Both were in the possession of an assassin that lured tried to kill me. A younger man. Veden, with red hair. We don’t know his name, and his face was ruined in my counterattack. I had to stab him through his faceplate, you see.”

She knew this Blade. It belonged to her brother Helaran.

“Just trying to determine if you'e secretly Wit wearing a wig. This is something he would do to me.”

“So now you’re trying to assassinate King Elhokar.”

adolin got rizz even without talking damn

She felt the rain on her skin. The Rider of Storms was a traitor, yes - but you could not have a traitor who had not originally been a friend. 

bro she been on about these boots for 300 pages 💀💀

“When arriving, I will say, ‘Kholin is stealer of boots and taker of women’s virtue!’”

Helaran was a Shardbearer. Stormfathert How? When? 

kaladin csn you please just become bros with adolin i have seen too many spoilers to wait out this intense interestingly charged hatred of each other 

How is this like the 4th of 5th time I have read this book and I still bawl at this line/moment. Come on.

Apiecalypse Jen

Honor is dead, but I’ll see what I can do.

Harshita Bisht

“Honor is dead,” a voice whispered from beside him. Dalinar turned and looked at Captain Kaladin. He hadn’t noticed the bridgeman walking down the steps behind him. Kaladin took a deep breath, then looked at Dalinar. “But I’ll see what I can do.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, Words of Radiance, Book Two of the Stormlight Archive, continues the immersive fantasy epic that The Way of Kings began. Expected by his enemies to die the miserable death of a military slave, Kaladin survived to be given command of the royal bodyguards, a controversial first for a low-status "darkeyes." Now he must protect the king and Dalinar from every common peril as well as the distinctly uncommon threat of the Assassin, all while secretly struggling to master remarkable new powers that are somehow linked to his honorspren, Syl. The Assassin, Szeth, is active again, murdering rulers all over the world of Roshar, using his baffling powers to thwart every bodyguard and elude all pursuers. Among his prime targets is Highprince Dalinar, widely considered the power behind the Alethi throne. His leading role in the war would seem reason enough, but the Assassin's master has much deeper motives. Brilliant but troubled Shallan strives along a parallel path. Despite being broken in ways she refuses to acknowledge, she bears a terrible burden: to somehow prevent the return of the legendary Voidbringers and the civilization-ending Desolation that will follow. The secrets she needs can be found at the Shattered Plains, but just arriving there proves more difficult than she could have imagined. Meanwhile, at the heart of the Shattered Plains, the Parshendi are making an epochal decision. Hard pressed by years of Alethi attacks, their numbers ever shrinking, they are convinced by their war leader, Eshonai, to risk everything on a desperate gamble with the very supernatural forces they once fled. The possible consequences for Parshendi and humans alike, indeed, for Roshar itself, are as dangerous as they are incalculable. Other Tor books by Brandon Sanderson The Cosmere The Stormlight Archive The Way of Kings Words of Radiance Edgedancer (Novella) Oathbringer The Mistborn trilogy Mistborn: The Final Empire The Well of Ascension The Hero of Ages Mistborn: The Wax and Wayne series Alloy of Law Shadows of Self Bands of Mourning Collection Arcanum Unbounded Other Cosmere novels Elantris Warbreaker The Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians series Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians The Scrivener's Bones The Knights of Crystallia The Shattered Lens The Dark Talent The Rithmatist series The Rithmatist Other books by Brandon Sanderson The Reckoners Steelheart Firefight Calamity

Book Two of the Stormlight Archive

Noah Cross

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, Words of Radiance, Book Two of the Stormlight Archive, continues the immersive fantasy epic that The Way of Kings began. Expected by his enemies to die the miserable death of a military slave, Kaladin survived to be given command of the royal bodyguards, a controversial first for a low-status "darkeyes." Now he must protect the king and Dalinar from every common peril as well as the distinctly uncommon threat of the Assassin, all while secretly struggling to master remarkable new powers that are somehow linked to his honorspren, Syl. The Assassin, Szeth, is active again, murdering rulers all over the world of Roshar, using his baffling powers to thwart every bodyguard and elude all pursuers. Among his prime targets is Highprince Dalinar, widely considered the power behind the Alethi throne. His leading role in the war would seem reason enough, but the Assassin's master has much deeper motives. Brilliant but troubled Shallan strives along a parallel path. Despite being broken in ways she refuses to acknowledge, she bears a terrible burden: to somehow prevent the return of the legendary Voidbringers and the civilization-ending Desolation that will follow. The secrets she needs can be found at the Shattered Plains, but just arriving there proves more difficult than she could have imagined. Meanwhile, at the heart of the Shattered Plains, the Parshendi are making an epochal decision. Hard pressed by years of Alethi attacks, their numbers ever shrinking, they are convinced by their war leader, Eshonai, to risk everything on a desperate gamble with the very supernatural forces they once fled. The possible consequences for Parshendi and humans alike, indeed, for Roshar itself, are as dangerous as they are incalculable. Other Tor books by Brandon Sanderson The Cosmere The Stormlight Archive The Way of Kings Words of Radiance Edgedancer (Novella) Oathbringer (forthcoming) The Mistborn saga Mistborn: The Final Empire The Well of Ascension The Hero of Ages Alloy of Law Shadows of Self Bands of Mourning Collection Arcanum Unbounded Other Cosmere Titles Elantris Warbreaker The Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians series Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians The Scrivener's Bones The Knights of Crystallia The Shattered Lens The Dark Talent Rithmatist The Rithmatist Other books by Brandon Sanderson The Reckoners Steelheart Firefight Calamity

Amanda Oakley

From the bestselling author who completed Robert Jordan's epic Wheel of Time series comes a new, original creation that matches anything else in modern fantasy for epic scope, thrilling imagination, superb characters and sheer addictiveness. Return to a planet swept by apocalyptic storms, a world tipping into war as aristocratic families move to control the shard blades and shard plates, ancient artifacts from a past civilisation that can win wars. As the world tips into a war for control of the mythical artifacts of power made from Shard, characters are swept up into new dangers which will threaten their integrity and their lives. Huge, ideas-filled, world-spanning fantasy from a master of the genre.

Most books are lucky to have one scene that makes your spine fizz. WoR just casually drops like eight of them, at least.

Bala

Thanks for this.

Most books are lucky to have one scene that makes your spine fizz. WoR just casually drops like eight of them, at least.

Honestly can’t think of another 1300 page book where every reading session was truly engaging…this one had me putting down 200 pages at 11pm on a work night literally muffling my screams of excitement…I love the juxtaposition of life-changing events that have been built up over time and ones that happen with no warning and leave me (and the characters) speechless. already cracking open oathbringer.

While the first book was a great introduction to this magical world set in Cosemere, it took its time in introducing us to its main characters and fledging out their own narratives and then eventually setting them on a path to collide with eachother.

This book hits the ground running from the first chapter itself. The experience of getting back to this world is even more rewarding because you already know the characters, their goals and their intentions. 

The first book belonged to Kaladin and while this book certainly gives multiple moments for him to shine, it is Shallan to whom this book belongs. 

The characters are so well written that even after focusing primarily on Kaladin and Shallan in the first two books, Dalinar remains my most favourite.

Brandon Sanderson's writing is easy to get into but hard to forget. He's one of the finest story teller there is!

The first book made me feel comfortable of reading another book consisting of 1000 pages. This book has made me feel of not only reading the next in the series but also all the other books that are written by Sanderson..

Adwait Kulkarni

While the first book was a great introduction to this magical world set in Cosemere, it took its time in introducing us to its main characters and fledging out their own narratives and then eventually setting them on a path to collide with eachother.

This book hits the ground running from the first chapter itself. The experience of getting back to this world is even more rewarding because you already know the characters, their goals and their intentions. 

The first book belonged to Kaladin and while this book certainly gives multiple moments for him to shine, it is Shallan to whom this book belongs. 

The characters are so well written that even after focusing primarily on Kaladin and Shallan in the first two books, Dalinar remains my most favourite.

Brandon Sanderson's writing is easy to get into but hard to forget. He's one of the finest story teller there is!

The first book made me feel comfortable of reading another book consisting of 1000 pages. This book has made me feel of not only reading the next in the series but also all the other books that are written by Sanderson..

try not to sanderson avalanche challenge go. oathgate scene went crazy. 

this. THIS was so much better than twok tbh, i might be too generous rating twok 😬😬😬 the funniest sanderson’s book i’ve ever read so far. with a balanced amount of magical element, epic fights and battles, great character development and pacing. it does not have a lot of shocking twist like the first book, but definitely so much better and soooo much fun!!!!!

hana

it’s 3 am but i finished! so wild loved the lore and character arc 

Daphne Li-Chen

this was actually so cool like i dont have anything bad to say about it its just really entertaining

Somehow even better than the first book… Would rate it 6 stars if i could

Noch besser als der erste Teil. Tolles Leseerlebnis für Fantasy-Fans.

Detailliertes character building und developing und epische Kampfsezenen.

Kleinere Längen hier und dort vorhanden 

Jeremy Mano

Noch besser als der erste Teil. Tolles Leseerlebnis für Fantasy-Fans.

Detailliertes character building und developing und epische Kampfsezenen.

Kleinere Längen hier und dort vorhanden 

Luke Harkness

So fully invested in this world I've actually started thinking of "Storms!" as an acceptable curse-word in my every day life. I much prefer reading these books in halves as it allows me to not feel so guilty for stopping a book halfway through as they come to a resounding and semi-conclusive resolution in my head.

The problem is, however, that I buy both books at the same time so with the endings being so encapsulating, it makes me desperately want to start the second half. But I don't want to burn out so I'm taking a little break.

'Sanderson is an evil genius' RT Book Reviews From the bestselling author who completed Robert Jordan's epic WHEEL OF TIME series comes a new, original creation that matches anything else in modern fantasy for epic scope, thrilling imagination, superb characters and sheer addictiveness. Return to a planet swept by apocalyptic storms, a world tipping into war as aristocratic families move to control the shard blades and shard plates, ancient artifacts from a past civilisation that can win wars. As the world tips into a war for control of the mythical artifacts of power made from Shard, characters are swept up into new dangers which will threaten their integrity and their lives. Huge, ideas-filled, world-spanning fantasy from a master of the genre.

The Stormlight Archive Book Two

Brimming with confidence, imagination and intrigue

I am absolutely loving this series and I think the books being split into two separate books particularly helps as I then allow myself a month or so in between each so I don't get burned out.

This series just keeps getting more imaginative, more intriguing and oozes confidence at every angle. What I mean by this is that Sanderson knows exactly where he's going with each story and sub-story and as a result, it is told to perfection. An absolute joy to read! Oh and Shallan is incredible.

Christine

Vicky  Nuñez 

An epic sequel to The Way of Kings that does not disappoint. It is astounding to see this characters literally grow as I read, I don't know how Sanderson does it.
This series has it all: engaging characters, interesting magic system, great lore. Love it!

Elisabeth Thoresen

Liked this better than the first, I think. The magic gets a lot more attention and explanation now that the world has been established, and the ending was really well done. That said, there were several plotlines that were just too arduous and slow (specifically in the middle). Was definitely a slog, but worth it in the end.

Terra Ganey

Gracie Marsden

Loved the sequel— after familiarizing myself with the world in the first book, the plot was easier to follow in this book. I also felt a lot more concern for the characters in the sequel as well.

Tatiana

Words of Radiance: 4/5
BRUH I FINISHED IT!!! What a MONSTER of a book. This should count has two books on Goodreads.

I cant believe how good this series is when the books are so hefty. Definitely not something I felt like I would enjoy but I am absolutely enthralled & it is surprisingly easy to read. Don't be intimidated by the size, its an amazing story that'll have you BREEZING through! 

Can't wait for Oathbringer :)

last two hundred pages….. couldn’t put it DOWN!!!

Delaney Vorwick

Annabelle Gauthier

Jasper Hickox

Well damn, idk how he’s gonna top that ending in the next one. 

Shallan gets such amazing development in this one. Such good character writing for all of them. 
There wasn’t a single POV character that would get me to groan when it switch to them.

José Sousa

Matt Stein

My review: https://mattstein.com/books/words-of-radiance

Amanda Faith

it's a really good book, don't get me wrong, but man was it long and slow. a bit too long and too slow to satiate my easily-distracted tastes.

Words of Radiance

Reviews

Highlights