The Narrow Road Between Desires
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#1 New York Times-bestselling phenomenon Patrick Rothfuss returns to the wildly popular Kingkiller Chronicle universe with a stunning reimagining of "The Lightning Tree." Expanded to twice its previous length and lavishly illustrated by Nate Taylor, this touching stand-alone story is sure to please new readers and veteran Rothfuss fans alike. Bast knows how to bargain. The give-and-take of a negotiation is as familiar to him as the in-and-out of breathing; to watch him trade is to watch an artist at work. But even a master's brush can slip. When he accepts a gift, taking something for nothing, Bast's whole world is knocked askew, for he knows how to bargain—but not how to owe. From dawn to midnight over the course of a single day, follow the Kingkiller Chronicle's most charming fae as he schemes and sneaks, dancing into trouble and back out again with uncanny grace. The Narrow Road Between Desires is Bast's story. In it he traces the old ways of making and breaking, following his heart even when doing so goes against his better judgement. After all, what good is caution if it keeps him from danger and delight?
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The author's introduction itself will caution you: If you haven't read the main books in the series, maybe don't read this one.
However, if you have read the In the Name of the Wind and Wise Man's Fear (which you have, haven't you? You should have.) then this is an absolutely great side story that gives you a glimpse into one of those characters you just can't wait to learn more about.
Even if you've read the short story (Lightning Tree) that this was based on, this is worth a read. Partly for the expansion, and partly for the art.
It won't take you long, and you'll enjoy the entire thing. Get going!
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2 primary books4 released booksThe Kingkiller Chronicle is a 5-book series with 2 primary works first released in 1 with contributions by Patrick Rothfuss, Jana Rečková, and Ανδρέας Μιαούλης. The next book is scheduled for release on 1/1/2026.
