Brandon Sanderson’sWind and Truthhas the opportunity to break the fantasy author’s most insane record. The fifth volume ofThe Stormlight Archiveis set to be released in December 2024 and will conclude the first major arc of the saga. The epic fantasy series is prominent amongBrandon Sanderson’s best books, as each volume is rich with beautiful character development and enormously impressive world-building, establishing a devout, widespread audience for the saga.
The Stormlight Archiveis also part ofBrandon Sanderson’s Cosmere book universe, which ties it with the narratives of popular series likeMistborn, and beloved standalone novels likeTress of the Emerald SeaandWarbreaker. Given thatWind and Truthwill conclude one of the longest-running arcs of the Cosmere, fans of Sanderson’s books should expect a treat. The 2024 novel should provide the culmination of character and narrative arcs on Roshar, as well as massive developments for the broader Cosmere universe, creating an ultimately fulfilling fantasy experience.
Words Of Radiance Is The Highest Rated Book Ever On Goodreads
Words Of Radiance Holds The Book Reviewing Site’s Record with 4.76/5 Stars
Words of Radianceis not only commonly believed to be thebest book inThe Stormlight Archive, but it’s also the highest-rated bookeveron Goodreads. A compiledlist of novelswith over 10,000 ratings puts Sanderson’s second volume at the top, ranking above beloved classics likeThe Lord of the Rings,Harry Potter, and the many great works of literature that have defined modern culture. While book ratings on Goodreads need to be treated with a grain of salt for a variety of reasons,it’s still an undoubtedly impressive accomplishment to achieve a 4.76 rating with nearly 400,000 reviews.
Pulling off a successful ending is necessary forThe Stormlight Archive’slasting legacy, and earning the level of praiseWords of Radianceachieved seems like the perfect measure for that success.
The near-unanimous success ofWords of Radiancespeaks to the overwhelming acclaim Sanderson has generated over the past two decades, writing fantasy stories that push the bounds of the genre and draw new readers into loving the magic of fiction. But this leavesWind and Truthwith a steep hill to climb, asvolume 2 sets a high bar for the best novel in the series. Pulling off a successful ending is necessary forThe Stormlight Archive’slasting legacy, and earning the level of praiseWords of Radianceachieved seems like the perfect measure for that success.
I’m Sure The Next Stormlight Book Will Confirm One Major Theory After New Wind & Truth Reveal
After seeing the cover for Brandon Sanderson’s The Stormlight Archive book 5, I’m more certain about one of my favorite Wind and Truth theories.
Why Oathbringer & Rhythm Of War Weren’t As Successful
Volumes 3 & 4 Don’t Balance Their Characters As Strongly As Words Of Radiance
The main reasonWind and Truthneeds to achieve such high esteem is thatOathbringerandRhythm of Warwere seen as a downward trend for the series. First, it’s important to note that a downward trend for Brandon Sanderson is still exceptional fantasy, and thatfollowing upWords of Radianceis immensely difficult. These books are in the middle of the pack forThe Stormlight Archive, making them equally responsible for setting up the ending as they are for telling powerful individual stories, and thus, some of the stories suffer throughout.
Many Sanderson readers loveOathbringerpurely for its incredible characterization and development of Dalinar Kholin, but it’s fair to say other members of the ensemble suffer around him. Meanwhile,Rhythm of Wartells a deeply emotional story, but the flashbacks are widely considered to be the least engaging of the saga.Words of Radiancehad the perfect tee-up:The Way of Kingshad already done the heavy lifting of introducing the world and making the reader fall in love with the characters, leaving the sequel to bring them all together, resulting in the most fulfilling novel in the series.
The New Stormlight Archive Book Cover Fixes A 14-Year-Old Mistake Even Brandon Sanderson Got Wrong
Cover art for The Stormlight Archive book 5, Wind and Truth, has been released, and it’s a fun reminder for a long-time misconception about the series
How Wind And Truth Can Become Brandon Sanderson’s Best Book
Wind And Truth Just Needs To Stick The Landing With Its Ending
Like withWords of Radiance,Wind and Truthis placed in an opportune position to be an enormous success.OathbringerandRhythm of Warhave provided two novels of characterization and plot build-up, allowing the final installment to execute on all accounts.Each character is at the precipice of catharsis for their emotional journey, and the war between Dalinar and Odium has already presented the stage for its climax. The final volume of an epic fantasy series is left with the greatest risk but the greatest potential for reward.
InWind and Truth, Brandon Sanderson will be expected to aptly conclude the narrative arcs of his beloved characters, providing endings that fulfill either satisfaction or earned shock. If he succeeds in doing so, the final volume could easily be regarded as the strongest volume in the series and as his best book.The Stormlight Archive’sending is what’s going to linger with audiences after the journey is over, giving it an inherent opportunity to be a profound emotional experience.
