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Average rating4.4
From Brandon Sanderson—author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Stormlight Archive and its fourth massive installment, Rhythm of War—comes a new hefty novella, Dawnshard. Taking place between Oathbringer and Rhythm of War, this tale (like Edgedancer before it) gives often-overshadowed characters their own chance to shine. When a ghost ship is discovered, its crew presumed dead after trying to reach the storm-shrouded island Akinah, Navani Kholin must send an expedition to make sure the island hasn't fallen into enemy hands. Knights Radiant who fly too near find their Stormlight suddenly drained, so the voyage must be by sea. Shipowner Rysn Ftori lost the use of her legs but gained the companionship of Chiri-Chiri, a Stormlight-ingesting winged larkin, a species once thought extinct. Now Rysn's pet is ill, and any hope for Chiri-Chiri’s recovery can be found only at the ancestral home of the larkin: Akinah. With the help of Lopen, the formerly one-armed Windrunner, Rysn must accept Navani's quest and sail into the perilous storm from which no one has returned alive. If the crew cannot uncover the secrets of the hidden island city before the wrath of its ancient guardians falls upon them, the fate of Roshar and the entire Cosmere hangs in the balance.
Series
4 primary books9 released booksThe Stormlight Archive is a 8-book series with 4 primary works first released in 2010 with contributions by Brandon Sanderson and Mélanie Fazi. The next book is scheduled for release on 12/14/2024.
Series
1 primary book31 released booksThe Cosmere is a 31-book series with 1 primary work first released in 2005 with contributions by Brandon Sanderson, Michael Kramer, and Rik Hoskin. The next book is scheduled for release on 12/14/2024.
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Sanderson's ability to weave a tale that pulls you in and leaves you wanting even more is unmatched. Having the opportunity to explore these characters who mainly stay out of the spotlight was a joy.
I'd consider this book a must-read for anyone working through the Stormlight Archive — even more-so than squeezing in Edgedancer while working through the traditional order.
I already liked Rysn and Lopen, but now I like them even more. Sanderson never ceases to amaze me with his characters' development. This story was engaging and left me wanting for more. I'm now ready than ever for Rhythm of War!