I think this is also a little unfair from Brandon because hes probably a little more comfortable financially at the moment
I'd read Warbreaker next, then either the next Mistborn books or Stormlight Archive.I finished the first Mistborn Trilogy a few months ago and I'm ready to keep going. What should I read next? What's the best reading order for the Cosmere books?
I'd read The Way of Kings (Stormlight Archive 1) → Warbreaker → Words of Radiance (SA2) → Edgedancer (part of Arcanum Unbounded) → Oathbringer (SA3).
Warbreaker has something that's later referenced in the other books, so I'd squeeze it in. But that's not mandatory of course.I'd read Warbreaker first...if only so there's no interruption when reading the Stormlight books.
I'm reading Final Empire and this is my first introduction to Brandon's. Is there gonna be some explanation or exposition? Cuz I'm lost right now. What is skaa? What is Luck? Etc. I could understand, but I'm not 100% sure that my assumptions were correct.
It gets explained yeah. Stick with it, it's great!
About 1/3rd the way through the first Stormlight BookReally enjoying it so far.Dalinar "flashback" fighting the black smoke monster things
Throw in the Warbreaker if you're not that impatient to start with Stormlight, it acts as a soft prequel which should be read first. It isn't required, but it's worth it for the holy shit moment at the end of Words of Radiance and especially Oathbringer.
Before way of kings or after? and which version, there's a lot in his website https://brandonsanderson.com/books/warbreaker/warbreaker/warbreaker-rights-and-downloads/. Eric's, Fritz's, Kevin's, David's.
I picked up Way of Kings again because I for some reason didn't finish it before and am halfway through now. Been really enjoying it and love the world building. I just have one question. Does Shallan ever quit being an annoyingly written character? Everyone goes on about her wit and clever tongue in the book, but it drives me up a wall.
Sanderson has done other witty characters that I don't recall bothering me as much. Lightsong was similar, but no one took him seriously. She mostly just takes something someone says literally and other characters find her clever.
Done with Final Empire. Loved, but I felt underwhelmed when it wasKell vs Inquisitor.Vin vs Lord Ruler
Three more books until Stormlight Archive or should I just jump to warbreaker?
Agreed with this. Mistborn then Warbreaker then StormlightIf you liked the first book, chances are you'll like the rest. I'd read the first Mistborn trilogy first and then jump to Warbreaker and then Stormlight. Or you could also read the second set of Mistborn books.
Good choice, Mistborn is the weakest of the series IMO.Decided to bought the kindle version on Amazon. I had the epub version and converted it to azw3. But $9 for 3 books are too good to pass.
Edit: I read 1st chapter of Well of Ascension, and then read Warbreaker. I think I'm gonna keep reading Warbreaker then SA and back to Mistborn series
So I'm finally reading Oathbringer.
I just finished Chapter 31, "Broken People". Can anyone explain, who was the mad man Dalinar refers to in the vision? I think it might have been too long since I read Words of Radiance...
Talenelat? He was the Herald who died when the others abandoned there oath and was instead being tortured in damnation. He returns at the end of Way of Kings saying that True Desolation has arrived
Thanks! Do you happen to remember which WoK chapter this was in?
I'm kind of bothered I don't remember... it's been a while since I read WoR, but I reread WoK only a few months ago. :/
Not Cosmere, but Skyward is pretty good. I started reading sample chapters to see how good his work outside of Cosmere is and I ended up getting the book and finishing it within a day.
Welcome, friend! :D It ain't the fastest moving thread but we're always happy to see new faces and discussion. Well done on making it through quite a bit of material over the past 2 years, hehe. It's a lot volume-wise but we all know how quickly those pages can fly. :PHey guys, I always think about posting here and then forget, heh. Last year I read the Reckoners, Alcatraz and Mistborn series, and this yearI made it my mission to read all the Cosmere works. Just last month I finished Oathbringer, the last one on my list :D
Yep! I'm at 80%, will probably finish it today. I love how...
By writing the book in Spin's POV, the book kinda blindsides some of the twists, and makes us see the characters by her eyes. I didn't really care much for Ironsides, thinking she was kinda of a petty one dimensional villain... until the twist, and everything made sense.
In hindsight, I should've expected that - it's Brandon - but still.
Oh, and Jorgen is still kind of an asshole for outing Spensa.
And oh man, 80%... Look forward to the Sanderson Avalanche (tm)! Even if we expect it every time, he still somehow always thrills and surprises.
I think it's actually very predictable with it's character arcs, twists and reveals, but it was still enjoyable. It also has one of the best Sanderson moments.
Welcome, friend! :D It ain't the fastest moving thread but we're always happy to see new faces and discussion. Well done on making it through quite a bit of material over the past 2 years, hehe. It's a lot volume-wise but we all know how quickly those pages can fly. :P
And oh man, 80%... Look forward to the Sanderson Avalanche (tm)! Even if we expect it every time, he still somehow always thrills and surprises.
Pretty much my experience. Hyper predictable, but that didn't stop the journey from being fun.I think it's actually very predictable with it's character arcs, twists and reveals, but it was still enjoyable. It also has one of the best Sanderson moments.
(near ending spoilers)
"Cythonic hyperdrive: online" So good.
For me it'd have to be a tie between Well of Ascension and Words of Radiance. Well is probably my least liked Cosmere book, but even then that final act is fucking crazy. I think Words might take it though, I remember literally jumping up and down while reading it like a 12 year old, it was so hype I was in disbelief of what I was reading.Has there ever been a poll on the best avalanche?
Stormlight has had some awesome ones. Every book has had a super satisfying climax.
The one that sticks out the most to me is in Shadows of Self. I was rather bored throughout the book and then BAMMMMMMMMM fucking floored me lol. In fact I think it is the only thing from that book that I remember.
I also remember the Hero of Ages one getting me. That had a great build up over 3 books.
MY BOY SAZEDDDDDDDDDDD, and the earring being a spike was a cool twist right in front of you for 3 books.
Mine is Elantris, just because I found the book just ok until the end. Where as all the other books I thought were at least good before the Avalanche.Yep, my favorite avalanche is also Words of Radiance. I was waiting for that fight since the end of the first book, and it not only surpassed my expectations, but also everything happening around it made it only crazier. I couldn't believe in what was happening.
Mine is Elantris, just because I found the book just ok until the end. Where as all the other books I thought were at least good before the Avalanche.
I'm reading chapter 1 now, and I got confused with the stormlight magic system. English isn't my first language and I'm having problen visualizing this one.
I know there would be explanation like final empire and warbreaker, but allomancy and biochroma were easy to visualize.
I'm trying my best, but I know I'm probably 75% wrong visualizing this magic system :(