From the Publisher
Praise for Brandon Sanderson and the Stormlight Archive
Over 10 million Stormlight Archive books sold!
“One of the genre’s most beloved authors.”—TIME
“Sanderson raises the genre stakes… A fan favorite.”—The New York Times
“[Sanderson] is not a brilliant writer of epic fantasy, he’s simply a brilliant writer. Period.”—Patrick Rothfuss, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“The genre’s most popular writer… easily one of the most successful and prolific fantasy writers of the century so far.”—Esquire
“Epic in every sense.”—The Guardian on The Way of Kings
“Sanderson is a master of many aspects of the fantasy genre: epic world-building, coherent systems of magic and unforgettable character development. All those are in peak form in his masterwork, The Way of Kings.”—Paste Magazine, “The 50 Best Fantasy Books of the 21st Century (So Far)”
“Absolutely revels in its fantasy world, one of actual gods, bizarre magic, knights with superpowers, spirits and sorcery, monsters, demons, and magic sword[s] called Shardblades. It embraces the fantastic, and does so with an astonishing amount of creativity . . . Words of Radiance is a must-read.”—io9 on Words of Radiance
“Excellent . . . cranks up the level of intrigue to dizzying extremes…Sanderson’s experiment is working, and he gets better with every book. The journey will be worth it. Yes, you should buy this book. Yes, this is a series worth following to the end.”—Reactor on Words of Radiance
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Praise for the Stormlight Archive
"Oathbringer is everything I expected it to be. Not only does it make good on the promises of the first two volumes, it elevates the Stormlight Archive to new heights of epic magic, exceptional worldbuilding, and satisfying action. With each new novel, Sanderson proves himself to be the true heir to Robert Jordan's throne. He's writing big, meaty, contemplative epic fantasy, and showing no signs of slowing down."B&N Sci-Fi and Fantasy Blog on Oathbringer
"Classic Sanderson, with multiple story lines and unexpected twists and turns…Successfully balances introducing new elements and satisfactorily resolving some threads, leaving fans to eagerly await the next in the series."Publishers Weekly on Oathbringer
"Excellent…cranks up the level of intrigue to dizzying extremes…Sanderson's experiment is working, and he gets better with every book. The journey will be worth it. Yes, you should buy this book. Yes, this is a series worth following to the end."Tor.com on Words of Radiance
"Absolutely revels in its fantasy world, one of actual gods, bizarre magic, knights with superpowers, spirits and sorcery, monsters, demons, and magic sword called Shardblades. It embraces the fantastic, and does so with an astonishing amount of creativity…Words of Radiance is a must-read."io9 on Words of Radiance
"Words of Radiance may be the most accomplished followup to a popular first novel in the last 15 years."Buzzfeed on Words of Radiance
"Sanderson is a master…Fans and lovers of epic fantasy will find the ending satisfying, yet will eagerly await the next volume."Library Journal on The Way of Kings
"Epic in every sense."The Guardian on The Way of Kings
"Sanderson is a master of many aspects of the fantasy genre: epic world-building, coherent systems of magic and unforgettable character development. All those are in peak form in his masterwork, The Way of Kings."Paste Magazine, "The 50 Best Fantasy Books of the 21st Century (So Far)"
"Brandon Sanderson's reputation is finally as big as his novels."The New York Times on Words of Radiance
Library Journal
06/01/2020
In this fourth in the "Stormlight Archive" series and sequel to the No. 1 New York Times best-selling Oathbringer, Dalinar Kholin and his Knights Radiant have been fighting against enemy invasion for a year. New technoloyg seem to be helping the enemy, and an arms race is on. With a 500,000-copy first printing and epic indeed; check out the page count.
FEBRUARY 2021 - AudioFile
Powerhouse narrating duo Michael Kramer and Kate Reading bring their outstanding skills to this stunning continuation of the Stormlight Archive series. Filled with loads of action, fascinating discoveries, profound revelations, and deep moments with the characters, it all culminates in an ending that will leave listeners craving more. The narrators enhance the story with the perfect balance of emotion, dialogue emphasis, and a wide range of accents and character profiles. They always make it easy to remain immersed in the story. This is one of the most introspective books of the series, and the nuances the narrators provide are essential for conveying the complex emotions of the characters. This audiobook is truly a masterpiece of story and performance. N.H. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award, 2022 Audies Winner © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine