What can I say? It’s Sanderson in top form for this chapter in the stormlight archive. Rarely do you have the pleasure of reading a series that remains as fresh and enthralling as this is. My only regret is that I now must wait for the next book to publish. I will be counting the minutes.

Once again, Sanderson has created a stunning addition to the Stormlight series. Like the books (full sized novels, not the novellas) before it, we dove into the backstory of a character: Venli. We also were transported into Shadesmar, visiting the Honorspren capital, which was really cool. And the climax… oh… it was amazing. I’m not entirely sure whether I liked this book’s climax better, or Oathbringer’s better. I think I’m not sure because they’re great in different ways. I’ll be honest, I actually cried. Not because I was sad, though that almost happened too, but because there is such a touching scene. And then Kaladin gets some major character development! Yay! *dances around throwing confetti* Yes, he’s my favorite character. But oh ho ho. You thought I was done. NOPE! The climax was crazy, but just WAIT until the epilogue… And then the book ends. And I now have to wait. Oh well. I’m sure the next book will be stunning too, so I can be patient. Sanderson may be an INCREDIBLY fast writer, but he has other books to work on (such as Secret Projects #3 and #4) and these books are LONG. Super great though! I LOVED it!

Poor Mr cephalopod, but you should read the book.

The spoilers-free reviews of this book were the reason for me to pick up this series in the first place, and after reading the first 3 books and 2 novellas I was ready to have my mind blown. That probably was the reason the first 3/5 of this book felt slow to me, but because I knew Sanderson wouldn’t disappoint I kept reading, not skipping anything, and got all the feelings I was hoping to get in this book, the same ones that i’m getting used to having while reading about this beautifully created universe, Thank you Brandon.

Best book series I’ve ever read. Can’t recommend enough. Brandon Sanderson delivers yet again with his fourth entry of the stormlight archives!

I like a long book. I’ve read a dozen of Sanderson’s books. This one was longer than any other and had less payoff. It’s still good and moved the story forward, but the ending wasn’t a big enough payoff for all the work it took getting there.

The first books in this series are amazing. This one is far to slow. Worst book in the series by far.

Can’t wait for book 5. Life before Death.

He is best author ever.

Started over and reread books 1,2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, then book 4. Started June 6th, just finished today July 22nd. I caught so much more rereading before going to book 4. About 5000 pages in all and I need more:) All of Sanderson’s books are fantastic, this series though is my favorite series I’ve ever read. He does not rush to build his characters, the world building is fantastic! I have never been so invested in such a large number of characters! I have decided not to discuss details of this book or series as I just don’t want to for those that have not read it yet. I will say this, I read 92 books last year, all in sci-fi, fantasy, epic genre. This series is number 1 on my list for all time! Just a work of art Mr. Sanderson, thank you! Happy reading!