There are two types of people watching this: the ones that have already read the books but are starved for content, and their friends that got sent this video.
Wanting to read the Stormlight Archive. But, at my age, 84, I'll probably not be around for the series end. But, I do intend to read whatever I can and hope for the best.
I’m currently rereading the series. I’m like four chapters into book 1 and already I’m blown away by the sheer amount of foreshadowing, easter eggs, and straight up spoilers that you completely miss the first time you read it.
@@the-kendrick-llama You've got quite the ride in front of you. Every book reshapes your entire perspective on the world of Roshar, the greater Cosmere, and how each characters role in that conflict keeps expanding and changing. I just finished book 4 and that ending rocked everything once more. 4 was kind of a slow burn, but my god those last 100 pages....
same but i still gotta read elantris (current)(and the other books in the same world), whitesand, all 4 secret projects, and all the novellas except secret history.
I'll never forget the night I sat down and cracked open The Way of Kings for the first time...I had no idea how amazing of a journey I was about to set off on!
"Honor is dead, but I'll see what i can do" is one of the hardest lines i have ever read. The pay off at the ends of these books are amazing and the only thing thats made me feel that way was watching Gandalf lead the Rhohirim down the slopes at the battle of Helm's deep for the first time. After only reading the stormlight archive, I've been to dragonsteele 2023, and now want to read the rest of his books. Well done Brandy Sandy
For me, "I'm the monster who will save this wolrd" is better. It's less glorious, but perfectly shows Taravangian mindset. Similar to Dalinars "For the bridgemen" while he gave his shardblade to Sadeas.
OK... I'm sold! (if I wasn't already). A very well made video. Short, crisp, and to the point. The artwork and editing add to it substantially. Well done!
I started Mistborn this month and I’m loving it. Really really engaging story. I’m finishing that series and finishing off the 4 Dune books I have left before tackling Stormlight in 2024!
THANK YOU!! I say this because I bought Mistborn and The Way of Kings and was trying to decide which one to read first! Mistborn it is. I was looking at the Dune series but was drawn over to the Sanderson books. I'm also going to start Priory of the Orange Tree this month.
I love Stormlight Archive more than any other Sanderson series besides Alcatraz(reading that with my kids and it’s completely different but so worth it!)
I'm starting the Stormlight Archive tonight! Looking forward to it. Thanks for the recommendation 👍 To start the year I read the first 3 books in the Red Rising saga. To end my year I'm reading the remaining books in that series. In between I'm reading the Stormlight Archive. This video was really helpful, thanks!
The Stormlight archive is the first epic fantasy book series I read and I finished WOK last year. I was absolutely astonished at the amazing plot and story Brandon Sanderson had created! Its been a long while but I will be getting back into my love of reading with Words of Radiance today after I watch your In-depth summary of WOK to catch up.
Awesome!! Words of Radiance is even better than book 1 in my opinion, so i hope you enjoy it! I definitely need to make an in-depth summary for WOR soon
I never enjoyed reading. I hardly read books by the time I was 22, then I discovered this series, and for the first time ever I was hooked. I didn't know I enjoyed fantasy. These books opened a whole new world for me.
I’m about done with TWoK, and I can’t get enough of it. I’m binging at least three chapters a day and each time I’m super excited for what happens next. Favorite characters are Kaladan and Shallan.
I bought the Way of kings (parts 1 and 2 as they're two separate books where I got them) two weeks ago for my vacation and am currently about 250 pages in. Yesterday, I rewatched your recommendation video on the series for some reason... And then today I see this? Damnation, stormfather himself couldn't think of a crazier coincidence
I’ve read the first 3 books twice each (I reread them when the fourth came out) and the fourth book once. Even when reading them the second time, they were just as engaging. Absolutely love them and cannot wait for book 5!
I started reading The Way of Kings and neglected much my work until I finished the book. I will be waiting for holidays for the rest of the books. I am so happy to have found a good fantasy series again.
Brandon Sanderson has become one of my favorite authors from what I’ve read of his cosmere so far. And that’s a tough thing to do is get in my “recommend” list, I’m very picky on what authors I add to that list. Currently there are only three. Brandon Sanderson, Tolkien, and David weber. Each have books set in worlds that feel fully fleshed out and believable
I'm halfway through Words of Radiance. I bought the books (including the 2 novellas) based on your recommendation and I've been thrilled to read this series. I've never read a series that has a magic system quite like Stormlight Archive. My girlfriend and I also played the board game based on Stormlight Archive; I highly recommend it!
Ok, this is the 1st new author I have started in decades, I became aware of him after seeing the mega book making video from Nerdforge, this looks interesting so I subscribed to your channel on the spot, cheers.
That's awesome! I'm glad you found the series through Nerdforge, I watched that video yesterday! The Stormlight Archive is freaking incredible so I hope you enjoy! I've been making some big in-depth summary videos for each book on The Stormlight Archive (I'm working on one for the 4th book right now) and in those videos I cover a lot of hidden details and easter eggs that are easy to miss while reading, so those videos might be helpful for you as well
Ok what the actual hell. This series sounds like lord of the mysteries if it was made in America. If anyone here wants more stuff like the stormlight archives I 1000% recommend lord of the mysteries. The premise is almost the same as this I think, and whatever this guy said can also be translated over to lord of the mysteries. But I will definitely be reading this after I finish lord of the mysteries. It sounds cool af.
I got introduced to Brandon Sanderson through mistborn and am now onto the wax and wayne series. After this 5 books I definitely going to check out the stormlight archives
After reading The Way of Kings I decided to go through the Cosmere in your recommended reading order and mannnnnn I could not be happier that I did. Thanks.
I plan to read it, and I'm looking forward to it. Never read a fantasy book before until this year. (I mostly read thrillers, mystery, and suspense) Started with Warbreaker and I liked it. Currently reading The Final Empire at the moment.
You're in for a treat! I will warn that the beginning of the first book in this series is slow to build up if you're not used to world building. Just hang on and don't get too stuck on any terms you don't understand yet, he'll being back anything that's important 😊
@@marenkendall7413 You're saying Way of Kings is slow? Damn, and it's 1000 pages is intimidating to me. Oh boy, that is why is stick with mystery and thrillers. If it's not a page-turner it's going to be hard for me to get through it.
I'm a horror and thriller reader myself and I personally didn't like it at all. Usually the only fantasy that can keep my attention like horror and thriller does is stuff that falls into the grimdark category. I like some classic sword and sorcery like Conan, Elric, Kane and Fafhrd as well.
I always have a hard time describing The Stormlight Archive because there is just so damn much going on :D I started reading it in June and I'm already on the Rhythm of War and I'm having a great time :D
I loved yoir short summary, it really helped decide if it's for me or not. But i hesitate to start a book series that isn't published entirely - like the name of the wind, to just say one example leaves an aching heart with it's unfinished 3rd book.
I’m in the first quarter of Oathbringer and I already want to go back and reread books 1 + 2. They completely blew me away. Mist born is next after storm light.
I've started reading the books at the start of December (it's Xmas) and I'm already close to finishing Oathbringer. The series has become my main entertainment this month 😅 and I've been very annoyed with plans I had to make with family members, friends ... even my DnD party I'll admit. The books are amazing!
Here's one reason why I love stormlight archive so much: not only is the flora and fauna alien and strange, the humans themselves are alien and strange. I remember when I figured out everyone had eyes with elliptical folds I went "Oh! They're Asian? I didn't know that.... Wait, that makes no sense" and had the revelation that these humans have no correlation with any human race on earth. I kind of get tired of fantasy stories being so mundane in their setting as in "oh, it's middle-age england" or "it's China and Japan" or when we are really adventurous it's persia or Nigeria. I love those stories but this IS fantasy, we can be more experimental here folks. Brandon really went out of his way to make the world as various and strange as he possibly could. I applaud him on that.
started reading the way of the kings. i read mistborn many winters back, and thought the mind is freed enough for another sanderson saga to binge into.
I just finished Defiant, book 7 of the Skyward Series. Brandon Sanderson's world building and character progression are in the Mount Rushmore of Fantasy writers. I'll put him right next to Pitticus Lore in my honest opinion.
I'm not much of a reader. But I've listened to the series twice while working. Both times were great. I might listen to the first 4 again in time for 5 to come out.
I loved the first 2, the 2nd was at the panicle of fantasy. However the 3rd left me cold and I’m afraid to say I quit halfway through book 4. Great review though and the first 2 were so good I don’t regret reading any of them.
I missed the video. You said you would recommend the books in 3 minutes, so I went to grab a snack. (I bought the first 4 books, but had to finish Mistborn series II and Mistborn: Secret History)
I started with Mistborn trilogy. And thought ok that's just a perfect story. And it kind of is. Then I read Stormlight. It's not about which is better, both are Hatori Hanzo swords. But Stormlight is by far the most epic book series ever. Lord of the Rings doesn't come close. It's a completely different category. The only character that has some more depth and could be thought into a Sanderson world would be Gollum.
Check out the Seafort Saga by David Feintuch. First book is Midshipmans Hope. Loosely based as an age of sail Royal Navy kind of vibe but in space and 500 years in the future. Its a fantastic sci fi series and audiobooke with a religious world gov't that consolidated world power after some troubles on Earth then colonized multiple planets through fusion drives. They encounter aliens and its truly one of the most unique takes on an alien, truly alien species I've seen in sci-fi. Not at all like you'd expect. A devout, honorable, and tormented main character rises through the ranks of the Navy central to the historic events happening. It has some great dialogue and characters. Some amazing world building. I don't feel like it gets it's credit.
Almost done with Oathbringer! I was so glad to find a series that gave me the same feelings as the King Killer Chronicles. Gotta say tho Brandon Sanderson is way higher on my respected chart than Patrick Rothfuss 😶
I'm considering reading Sanderson's works. While I can handle complex themes, English isn't my native language, so I prefer something with straightforward language. Sanderson seems like a good choice. Should I begin with Mistborn or the Stormlight Archive?
You can read Sanderson in your native language. But if you want to read in english I'd say you can read any of his books. The way he writes is simple enough to be understood by any. So wich book of his you pick is a matter of taste and how much information you can carry. The Mistborn saga is still complex, but in comparison to Stormlight Archive is a child's game
Will you ever be doing a summary for the rest of Stormlight? Your first summary was excellent and I think we'll need them between the books, as I have a hard time remembering details between books.
I would like to read the series but many reading orders out there recommend to do so after Mistborn trilogy and Warbreaker, correct? I am curious to dive into Warbreaker, but I don't think I will be continuing with Mistborn after book 1
These other two are not quite the same level of commitment so they are often good starting points. I love Mistborn but if it isn't your flavor than Warbreaker is very different and would probably be the best next step.
@@ernestorodriguez5117 wasn't fond about the love story between Vin-Elend, and I heard that their relationship turns into a love-triangle with a third party. I could say that it was the flavour of YA that lingered around the story, which I don't usually like
@@alexbigday1587 I understand. But is not all true. In the second book is where the third one appears and is not a love triangle in the way common love triangles are (you have to read it to get what I mean). And I have to agree that the YA element in his books are not for everyone (because he don't know how to write it imo). But in the Mistborn series it decays with every book. Edit: and also, the romance between Vin and Elend is not so childish in the other two books as in the first one You have the books already or only the first one?
@@ernestorodriguez5117 thank you for the upgrade, I wasn't aware that the YA aura kind of decays as the trilogy progresses, that notion totally appeals to me. And No, I still don't own all the books, I wanted to tiptoe into the Cosmere and, if it turned out to be my cup of tea, I would by more of them. It is also a psychological thing: if I see a stack of 3 big boys standing in my shelf, I might feel overwhelmed and risk to burn out.
Currenttly re-listening too them again so I can hear Wind and Truth as soon as it comes out. (also if Syl dies in this book I will not be reading/listening too the final 5)
That’s good to hear! I’ve heard that the first 4 are great and then it turns pretty rough with pandering and poor writing. Can’t wait to see myself lol!❤
I am taking a long time to read Way of Kings. Everytime I hit Shallan, I want to scream. I just finished one of her chapter and ugh! Still I'm half way through and am on a Kaladin chapter. So, there's that. (Seriously, if Shallan wasn't in it, I'd be fine with all the books by now).
I hear a lot of hype around Stormrlight and Lightbringer by Brent Weeks but I just end up hating them every time I try to read them. I don't get the hype or praise for either series at all.
I disregarded a lot of the lists and went straight into Way Of Kings. What should I read next? I’m eager to breeze straight through the serious, but am afraid I will miss something. Recommendations?
It's supposed to be 10 volumes long?! I am only approaching halfway through the first book, which I am quickly realizing has a page count that eclipses my copy of LoTR.
@@Kat-gp6gjits more of a preference but I read mistborn first and read the whole series minus the final era 2 book and then read elantris and I felt that elantris was more for me
From what I hear his cosmere universe all seem to be interconnected so is there a series or more than one series that leads into this series and that you feel needs to be read before starting this series for context or for greater understanding? Thank You 😊
The way of Kings is still pretty standalone but the more you get into the series the bigger the crossovers witch other series become. If you want to start the cosmere I would either recommend Warbreaker, a standalone novel, or the Mistborn-Trilogy. Also this channel has upload a cosmere readingorder not to long ago I believe
am I the only one who looked at Roshar the first time and said: why is it a moebius strip? So that when he 'revealed' that the cities and everything else were symmetrical, it was a bit of a yawn.
There are two types of people watching this: the ones that have already read the books but are starved for content, and their friends that got sent this video.
Or looking to see how it can be done in 3 mins😂😂😂😂
And then there's me, who just wanted to know more about this after seeing the nerdforge video
Wanting to read the Stormlight Archive. But, at my age, 84, I'll probably not be around for the series end. But, I do intend to read whatever I can and hope for the best.
Keep your head up, it’s never too late! God loves u ❤
You never know.
. At the rate he writes you will probably be around... I pray that you are ... 😊
Journey before destination. 🙋
brando sando is a fast writer. don't worry!
Dude the final book is out. Get reading!
I’m currently rereading the series. I’m like four chapters into book 1 and already I’m blown away by the sheer amount of foreshadowing, easter eggs, and straight up spoilers that you completely miss the first time you read it.
I just finished chapter 4 for the first time - no idea what foreshadowing and spoilers I've missed but curious to find out!
@@the-kendrick-llama You've got quite the ride in front of you. Every book reshapes your entire perspective on the world of Roshar, the greater Cosmere, and how each characters role in that conflict keeps expanding and changing. I just finished book 4 and that ending rocked everything once more. 4 was kind of a slow burn, but my god those last 100 pages....
I started the entire Cosmere in May 2022, and now I'm at 3/4 of Rythm of War, the last book I have left. It's just a masterpiece.
You finished the mistborn era 2 before ROW? I started at the same time and finished the cosmere in time to start tress when it came out
Yes, I finished Era 2 earlier, spoilers don't bother me and I like to read the full series... in series :)
@@majkel1748they only get better when you go again
Same but finished 2 months ago
same but i still gotta read elantris (current)(and the other books in the same world), whitesand, all 4 secret projects, and all the novellas except secret history.
I'll never forget the night I sat down and cracked open The Way of Kings for the first time...I had no idea how amazing of a journey I was about to set off on!
man I just got my copy 20minutes ago, will start into it after this. I am so hyped for this!
@@johannes9468how is it? I’m thinking of buying it
"Honor is dead, but I'll see what i can do" is one of the hardest lines i have ever read. The pay off at the ends of these books are amazing and the only thing thats made me feel that way was watching Gandalf lead the Rhohirim down the slopes at the battle of Helm's deep for the first time. After only reading the stormlight archive, I've been to dragonsteele 2023, and now want to read the rest of his books. Well done Brandy Sandy
For me, "I'm the monster who will save this wolrd" is better. It's less glorious, but perfectly shows Taravangian mindset. Similar to Dalinars "For the bridgemen" while he gave his shardblade to Sadeas.
@@OP-dm4ce"For the Bridgemen" always reminded me of "You bow to no one" from LOTR. Tear up every time.
I think more short-form content with your usual video quality like this can go a long way
I'm enjoying making these quicker videos, so I'll definitely keep making some in this same style! :)
OK... I'm sold! (if I wasn't already). A very well made video. Short, crisp, and to the point. The artwork and editing add to it substantially. Well done!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!!
I started Mistborn this month and I’m loving it. Really really engaging story. I’m finishing that series and finishing off the 4 Dune books I have left before tackling Stormlight in 2024!
THANK YOU!! I say this because I bought Mistborn and The Way of Kings and was trying to decide which one to read first! Mistborn it is. I was looking at the Dune series but was drawn over to the Sanderson books. I'm also going to start Priory of the Orange Tree this month.
I love Stormlight Archive more than any other Sanderson series besides Alcatraz(reading that with my kids and it’s completely different but so worth it!)
I recently got Tress, but my son (10 yo) won't let me get to it unless I do all 5 Alcatraz books first!
I love Mistborn too!
I'm starting the Stormlight Archive tonight! Looking forward to it. Thanks for the recommendation 👍 To start the year I read the first 3 books in the Red Rising saga. To end my year I'm reading the remaining books in that series. In between I'm reading the Stormlight Archive. This video was really helpful, thanks!
How was Red rising?
@@clickonmyprofile380 very good. I'll be re-reading then soon.
Awesome video Jay! I love the Stormlight Archives! More content like this recommending other series would be awesome!!
Thanks for watching! I'll definitely make some recommendation videos in the same style :)
I just bought the boxed set of the first 4 books, and I am super excited to start reading!
I just finished Oathbringer, and I’m making my way through Dawnshard. Absolutely blown away by this incredible series!
The Stormlight archive is the first epic fantasy book series I read and I finished WOK last year. I was absolutely astonished at the amazing plot and story Brandon Sanderson had created! Its been a long while but I will be getting back into my love of reading with Words of Radiance today after I watch your In-depth summary of WOK to catch up.
Awesome!! Words of Radiance is even better than book 1 in my opinion, so i hope you enjoy it! I definitely need to make an in-depth summary for WOR soon
Read it weeks ago and still can’t stop thinking about. Absolutely my favourite all-time fantasy series. Great video!
It's so good! Glad you enjoyed it!
I cried my eyes out during The Way of Kings, Sanderson is an amazing author!
@@michaelxz1305guys can cry lol.
I cried at the end of hero of ages
I didn’t cry until RoW, and then I cried 5 separate times hahaha
@@michaelxz1305 "I'm a guy"...LOL....r u sure???
I never enjoyed reading. I hardly read books by the time I was 22, then I discovered this series, and for the first time ever I was hooked. I didn't know I enjoyed fantasy. These books opened a whole new world for me.
It’s ironic you posted this video today, I am half way through Way of Kings right now and I am sucked in now.
Great video. Felt like I needed this push.
Trying to catch up all I have missed over the years and just got to Way of Kings. Can't stop thinking about it and can't wait to get to the next book.
I’m about done with TWoK, and I can’t get enough of it. I’m binging at least three chapters a day and each time I’m super excited for what happens next. Favorite characters are Kaladan and Shallan.
Definitely felt the “unlike other authors” when talking about communication with fans and completing the series
*cough* GRRM *cough*
I bought the Way of kings (parts 1 and 2 as they're two separate books where I got them) two weeks ago for my vacation and am currently about 250 pages in. Yesterday, I rewatched your recommendation video on the series for some reason...
And then today I see this? Damnation, stormfather himself couldn't think of a crazier coincidence
2:17 I'm sold!
I’ve read the first 3 books twice each (I reread them when the fourth came out) and the fourth book once. Even when reading them the second time, they were just as engaging. Absolutely love them and cannot wait for book 5!
I started reading The Way of Kings and neglected much my work until I finished the book. I will be waiting for holidays for the rest of the books. I am so happy to have found a good fantasy series again.
Brandon Sanderson has become one of my favorite authors from what I’ve read of his cosmere so far. And that’s a tough thing to do is get in my “recommend” list, I’m very picky on what authors I add to that list. Currently there are only three. Brandon Sanderson, Tolkien, and David weber. Each have books set in worlds that feel fully fleshed out and believable
I'm halfway through Words of Radiance. I bought the books (including the 2 novellas) based on your recommendation and I've been thrilled to read this series. I've never read a series that has a magic system quite like Stormlight Archive. My girlfriend and I also played the board game based on Stormlight Archive; I highly recommend it!
Ok, this is the 1st new author I have started in decades, I became aware of him after seeing the mega book making video from Nerdforge, this looks interesting so I subscribed to your channel on the spot, cheers.
That's awesome! I'm glad you found the series through Nerdforge, I watched that video yesterday! The Stormlight Archive is freaking incredible so I hope you enjoy! I've been making some big in-depth summary videos for each book on The Stormlight Archive (I'm working on one for the 4th book right now) and in those videos I cover a lot of hidden details and easter eggs that are easy to miss while reading, so those videos might be helpful for you as well
I love the storm light archive and will like to read something similar while waiting for the next book
Ok what the actual hell. This series sounds like lord of the mysteries if it was made in America. If anyone here wants more stuff like the stormlight archives I 1000% recommend lord of the mysteries. The premise is almost the same as this I think, and whatever this guy said can also be translated over to lord of the mysteries. But I will definitely be reading this after I finish lord of the mysteries. It sounds cool af.
i highly doubt they are THAT similar
this is obviously a short spoiler free review not covering the story
@@Thornsawawa it’s nothing alike, but I’m just saying that if you want more stories like this then you should read lotm
Having read the books, will send this to people that are interested. Very well done video.
I've never been so excited to go and read a new series!
I got introduced to Brandon Sanderson through mistborn and am now onto the wax and wayne series. After this 5 books I definitely going to check out the stormlight archives
After reading The Way of Kings I decided to go through the Cosmere in your recommended reading order and mannnnnn I could not be happier that I did. Thanks.
I plan to read it, and I'm looking forward to it. Never read a fantasy book before until this year. (I mostly read thrillers, mystery, and suspense) Started with Warbreaker and I liked it. Currently reading The Final Empire at the moment.
You're in for a treat! I will warn that the beginning of the first book in this series is slow to build up if you're not used to world building. Just hang on and don't get too stuck on any terms you don't understand yet, he'll being back anything that's important 😊
@@marenkendall7413 You're saying Way of Kings is slow? Damn, and it's 1000 pages is intimidating to me. Oh boy, that is why is stick with mystery and thrillers. If it's not a page-turner it's going to be hard for me to get through it.
I'm a horror and thriller reader myself and I personally didn't like it at all. Usually the only fantasy that can keep my attention like horror and thriller does is stuff that falls into the grimdark category. I like some classic sword and sorcery like Conan, Elric, Kane and Fafhrd as well.
@@nightmarishcompositions4536 Have you read "The Blade Itself" by Joe Abercrombie? I hear that is Grimdark. That is also on my to-read list.
Reading the first book now! Love it!❤
Glad you're enjoying it!!
I always have a hard time describing The Stormlight Archive because there is just so damn much going on :D I started reading it in June and I'm already on the Rhythm of War and I'm having a great time :D
Finished RoW today and it is SO good, read Book 5’s prologue, also super worried about Hoid due to the final epilogue
I just picked up the 5 set hardcover on Amazon while they’re on sale for $95. Thanks for the review. I needed a new set
Awesome! Hope you enjoy!
@@CapturedInWords thank you. And I goofed. 4 book set 👍🏼
I loved yoir short summary, it really helped decide if it's for me or not. But i hesitate to start a book series that isn't published entirely - like the name of the wind, to just say one example leaves an aching heart with it's unfinished 3rd book.
I just finished the way of kings. What a ride. Onward you the next!
I’m in the first quarter of Oathbringer and I already want to go back and reread books 1 + 2. They completely blew me away. Mist born is next after storm light.
No need to be persuaded anymore. I am nearing the end of Words of Radiance and OMG I can barely handle how great this is.
Read it (and listened)... multiple times. Except for the latest which is only once. I'll definitely be doing a reread of that before book 5 comes out.
I've started reading the books at the start of December (it's Xmas) and I'm already close to finishing Oathbringer. The series has become my main entertainment this month 😅 and I've been very annoyed with plans I had to make with family members, friends ... even my DnD party I'll admit. The books are amazing!
Here's one reason why I love stormlight archive so much: not only is the flora and fauna alien and strange, the humans themselves are alien and strange. I remember when I figured out everyone had eyes with elliptical folds I went "Oh! They're Asian? I didn't know that.... Wait, that makes no sense" and had the revelation that these humans have no correlation with any human race on earth.
I kind of get tired of fantasy stories being so mundane in their setting as in "oh, it's middle-age england" or "it's China and Japan" or when we are really adventurous it's persia or Nigeria. I love those stories but this IS fantasy, we can be more experimental here folks.
Brandon really went out of his way to make the world as various and strange as he possibly could. I applaud him on that.
I read it once and listened to it two more times. I can’t wait for book 5!
Okey okey, i will read way of kings again if thats what the universe wants.
Still waitng for that book 2 summary my friend.
started reading the way of the kings. i read mistborn many winters back, and thought the mind is freed enough for another sanderson saga to binge into.
I just finished Defiant, book 7 of the Skyward Series. Brandon Sanderson's world building and character progression are in the Mount Rushmore of Fantasy writers. I'll put him right next to Pitticus Lore in my honest opinion.
I'm not much of a reader. But I've listened to the series twice while working. Both times were great. I might listen to the first 4 again in time for 5 to come out.
Just finding this.. looking for a series to have me LONG term hooked that’s not surface deep and I can be lost in. This seems like it!
Im in the hero of ages already (first time into the comere) but i cant wait to get into the massive stormlight😭
Another fantastic video!!! Thank you!
Happy you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching :)
I loved the first 2, the 2nd was at the panicle of fantasy. However the 3rd left me cold and I’m afraid to say I quit halfway through book 4. Great review though and the first 2 were so good I don’t regret reading any of them.
I missed the video. You said you would recommend the books in 3 minutes, so I went to grab a snack. (I bought the first 4 books, but had to finish Mistborn series II and Mistborn: Secret History)
I'm sooooooo pumped for the knights of wind and truth
Same here!
I started with Mistborn trilogy. And thought ok that's just a perfect story. And it kind of is. Then I read Stormlight. It's not about which is better, both are Hatori Hanzo swords. But Stormlight is by far the most epic book series ever. Lord of the Rings doesn't come close. It's a completely different category. The only character that has some more depth and could be thought into a Sanderson world would be Gollum.
Check out the Seafort Saga by David Feintuch. First book is Midshipmans Hope. Loosely based as an age of sail Royal Navy kind of vibe but in space and 500 years in the future. Its a fantastic sci fi series and audiobooke with a religious world gov't that consolidated world power after some troubles on Earth then colonized multiple planets through fusion drives. They encounter aliens and its truly one of the most unique takes on an alien, truly alien species I've seen in sci-fi. Not at all like you'd expect. A devout, honorable, and tormented main character rises through the ranks of the Navy central to the historic events happening. It has some great dialogue and characters. Some amazing world building. I don't feel like it gets it's credit.
Just started reading The Way of Kings. It will be the longest book I have read. Not going to lie, I’m a bit intimidated.
Almost done with Oathbringer! I was so glad to find a series that gave me the same feelings as the King Killer Chronicles. Gotta say tho Brandon Sanderson is way higher on my respected chart than Patrick Rothfuss 😶
Quote from someone else in your comments: I’m a simple man, I see SA, I click
These new short videos are fun!
I'm enjoying making these quicker videos! Definitely going to make many more in a similar style :)
I'm considering reading Sanderson's works. While I can handle complex themes, English isn't my native language, so I prefer something with straightforward language. Sanderson seems like a good choice. Should I begin with Mistborn or the Stormlight Archive?
Probably Mistborn. Less of a commitment and in many ways it's just as good
You can read Sanderson in your native language. But if you want to read in english I'd say you can read any of his books. The way he writes is simple enough to be understood by any. So wich book of his you pick is a matter of taste and how much information you can carry. The Mistborn saga is still complex, but in comparison to Stormlight Archive is a child's game
Will you ever be doing a summary for the rest of Stormlight?
Your first summary was excellent and I think we'll need them between the books, as I have a hard time remembering details between books.
I would like to read the series but many reading orders out there recommend to do so after Mistborn trilogy and Warbreaker, correct?
I am curious to dive into Warbreaker, but I don't think I will be continuing with Mistborn after book 1
These other two are not quite the same level of commitment so they are often good starting points. I love Mistborn but if it isn't your flavor than Warbreaker is very different and would probably be the best next step.
Why not continuing with Mistborn?
@@ernestorodriguez5117 wasn't fond about the love story between Vin-Elend, and I heard that their relationship turns into a love-triangle with a third party.
I could say that it was the flavour of YA that lingered around the story, which I don't usually like
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I understand. But is not all true. In the second book is where the third one appears and is not a love triangle in the way common love triangles are (you have to read it to get what I mean). And I have to agree that the YA element in his books are not for everyone (because he don't know how to write it imo). But in the Mistborn series it decays with every book. Edit: and also, the romance between Vin and Elend is not so childish in the other two books as in the first one
You have the books already or only the first one?
@@ernestorodriguez5117 thank you for the upgrade, I wasn't aware that the YA aura kind of decays as the trilogy progresses, that notion totally appeals to me.
And No, I still don't own all the books, I wanted to tiptoe into the Cosmere and, if it turned out to be my cup of tea, I would by more of them. It is also a psychological thing: if I see a stack of 3 big boys standing in my shelf, I might feel overwhelmed and risk to burn out.
In before Sando finishes A Song of Ice & Fire. Just brought Mistborn, off of your recommendation, looking forward to it 😀
I have read The Way of Kings only and is a very good book,I believe The Stormlight Archive is the best work by Brandon Sanderson
Such a good book! And Words of Radiance is even better in my opinion!
@CapturedInWords It's on the list of books I want to read.
Currenttly re-listening too them again so I can hear Wind and Truth as soon as it comes out. (also if Syl dies in this book I will not be reading/listening too the final 5)
Consider me sold!
My city library just brought Stormlight Archives so i am here❤
wish there was more books about Kaladin now !
I just finished Mistborn Trilogy. I think I'm going to dive into some of his YA and then tackle this series in 2024
Sounds great! I hope you enjoyed Mistborn!
Isn't Mistborn YA?
No it isn't
Is that the music from the Blue Room in the Persona games?
That’s good to hear! I’ve heard that the first 4 are great and then it turns pretty rough with pandering and poor writing. Can’t wait to see myself lol!❤
"Szeth son son Vallano, Truthless of Shinovar, wore white on the day he was to kill a king" such a hard open
Truly an iconic opening!
The prologue to The Way of Kings gave me a braingasm
does this series resonate more to a fan of asoiaf than the mistborn trilogy? can't decide which one to start with
I am taking a long time to read Way of Kings. Everytime I hit Shallan, I want to scream. I just finished one of her chapter and ugh!
Still I'm half way through and am on a Kaladin chapter. So, there's that. (Seriously, if Shallan wasn't in it, I'd be fine with all the books by now).
Fwiw, I too disliked Shallan at first, but she grew on me. Her character grows too.
@@DraganAlves I hope so!
I hear a lot of hype around Stormrlight and Lightbringer by Brent Weeks but I just end up hating them every time I try to read them. I don't get the hype or praise for either series at all.
I disregarded a lot of the lists and went straight into Way Of Kings. What should I read next? I’m eager to breeze straight through the serious, but am afraid I will miss something. Recommendations?
Probably my favorite author 10/10 would kiss
It's supposed to be 10 volumes long?! I am only approaching halfway through the first book, which I am quickly realizing has a page count that eclipses my copy of LoTR.
I tried Elantris and I don’t know if Sanderson is just not my taste, but so far I’m really not engaging with the Cosmere yet. I’d love be proven wrong
Try Mistborn. It's much better.
@@Kat-gp6gjits more of a preference but I read mistborn first and read the whole series minus the final era 2 book and then read elantris and I felt that elantris was more for me
loved the vid. just curious, do you do youtube full time?
Yes I do :)
From what I hear his cosmere universe all seem to be interconnected so is there a series or more than one series that leads into this series and that you feel needs to be read before starting this series for context or for greater understanding? Thank You 😊
The way of Kings is still pretty standalone but the more you get into the series the bigger the crossovers witch other series become. If you want to start the cosmere I would either recommend Warbreaker, a standalone novel, or the Mistborn-Trilogy. Also this channel has upload a cosmere readingorder not to long ago I believe
am I the only one who looked at Roshar the first time and said: why is it a moebius strip? So that when he 'revealed' that the cities and everything else were symmetrical, it was a bit of a yawn.
Absolutely perfect
If you don't mind, you could recommend Mistborn next.
Patrick, espabila , que la vida te va a comer!
Do I have to read the other books to start this one or can I just jump in?
Started the Way of Kings in May and just finished Rhythm of War. I don't know what to do with myself I don't want to read anything else!!
You need to read Doors of Stone
I enjoyed all of the cosmere, but the Stormlight Archive books, in my opinion, stand head and shoulders above the rest.
I 100% agree! Stormlight is his best series
Very well done!
Thank you! Cheers!
Does Sanderson make magic cards too?
haha nice video man... NOT. LAUGH OUT LOUD.
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I'm on book 2, it's great.