Words of Radiance
By Brandon Sanderson
- Release Date: 2014-03-04
- Genre: Epic Fantasy
Description
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, Words of Radiance, Book Two of the Stormlight Archive, continues the immersive fantasy epic that The Way of Kings began.
Expected by his enemies to die the miserable death of a military slave, Kaladin survived to be given command of the royal bodyguards, a controversial first for a low-status "darkeyes." Now he must protect the king and Dalinar from every common peril as well as the distinctly uncommon threat of the Assassin, all while secretly struggling to master remarkable new powers that are somehow linked to his honorspren, Syl.
The Assassin, Szeth, is active again, murdering rulers all over the world of Roshar, using his baffling powers to thwart every bodyguard and elude all pursuers. Among his prime targets is Highprince Dalinar, widely considered the power behind the Alethi throne. His leading role in the war would seem reason enough, but the Assassin's master has much deeper motives.
Brilliant but troubled Shallan strives along a parallel path. Despite being broken in ways she refuses to acknowledge, she bears a terrible burden: to somehow prevent the return of the legendary Voidbringers and the civilization-ending Desolation that will follow. The secrets she needs can be found at the Shattered Plains, but just arriving there proves more difficult than she could have imagined.
Meanwhile, at the heart of the Shattered Plains, the Parshendi are making an epochal decision. Hard pressed by years of Alethi attacks, their numbers ever shrinking, they are convinced by their war leader, Eshonai, to risk everything on a desperate gamble with the very supernatural forces they once fled. The possible consequences for Parshendi and humans alike, indeed, for Roshar itself, are as dangerous as they are incalculable.
Other Tor books by Brandon Sanderson
The Cosmere
The Stormlight Archive
● The Way of Kings
● Words of Radiance
● Edgedancer (novella)
● Oathbringer
● Dawnshard (novella)
● Rhythm of War
The Mistborn Saga
The Original Trilogy
● Mistborn
● The Well of Ascension
● The Hero of Ages
Wax and Wayne
● The Alloy of Law
● Shadows of Self
● The Bands of Mourning
● The Lost Metal
Other Cosmere novels
● Elantris
● Warbreaker
● Tress of the Emerald Sea
● Yumi and the Nightmare Painter
● The Sunlit Man
Collection
● Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection
The Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians series
● Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians
● The Scrivener's Bones
● The Knights of Crystallia
● The Shattered Lens
● The Dark Talent
● Bastille vs. the Evil Librarians (with Janci Patterson)
Other novels
● The Rithmatist
● Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds
● The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England
Other books by Brandon Sanderson
The Reckoners
● Steelheart
● Firefight
● Calamity
Skyward
● Skyward
● Starsight
● Cytonic
● Skyward Flight (with Janci Patterson)
● Defiant
At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Reviews
Perfect
5By Happy time play timeThis book is perfect the internal character conflicts perfectly align with the main conflicts of the books. The main backstory POV of this book is heartbreakingly chilling. Part 4 and 5 are the standouts here but every part does a great job building on top of each other for a perfect and satisfying climax. Part 2 is one of the best building blocks of the entire book especially with the ending of that part. overall this book is a 6/5 for meEven better than the first
5By YazhivuLoved Way of Kings. This was even better.Payoff
5By Drew KrukLots of great moments to look back on that were truly surprising. Excited for the future of stormlight.Boring
1By KakushanLike the first book, this one is also filled wall to wall with endless introspection. It is boring, slow, and nothing happens for most of the book. The big moments are few and far between, but they are great when they do happen but it is a long time getting there. If you like reading about what someone’s favorite color is for hundreds of pages, this book is for you. If not, look elsewhere.Good story. A little off topic sometimes
4By jacob.312Good book, but unnecessarily long. Too much interluding.10000 stars
5By Lauren BensonIf I could rate this higher I would. No words. You’ve done it again, Sanderson.Great book, Was stolen within five minutes of me leaving the room.
5By SupremeToasterAmazing book, as expected when reading Brandon Sanderson, grandparents bought me the hardcover collection and I read it over the Christmas break, was rereading it a few weeks later and left it in the high school band room for five minutes and it was stolen, in the same place my wallet sat for a solid week- guess the 50 bucks I kept in my wallet weren’t as valuable as a slightly worn copy of the book- waited for the rest of the school year looking in the lost and found and searching the room before searching for the book- three stores later I’d bought the entire Mistborn Series and Words of Radiance- 10/5 stars, and also screw MoashLet him cook
5By cremeyourpieIt’s like slowing cooking roast beef it takes forever to cook but the fatty tender juicy meat is worth it to the very endTruly excellent
5By ColeslawwedFantastic world building by Sanderson!Amazing
5By SuvadoggFabulous! Never use to read fantasy adventure but he got me hooked!The Thrilling Sequel
5By Old Man JojoA real page turner. Don’t know how many times I’ve been late back to work from lunch because I’d “read a paragraph or two” that turned into 10+ pages. Life Before Death. Strength Before Weakness. Journey Before Destination.Honestly iconic
5By lordlestibournesIn this large, epic series that is the Stormlight archive, the journey of each character is so real and heartbreaking and beautiful. This book has so many incredible scenes and the world is so immersive and unique. I honestly can’t say much else without spoilers, but if you decide to pick up this book you will not be disappointed.Irresistible characters
5By K59jOnce again I found myself late at night wondering when Shallan and Kaladin would discover themselves, would Dalinar succeed, … I may have to take a break before the next one in the series so i can get some sleep.Another fantastic book
5By KarpathiosTruly one of the most engaging fantasy novels I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading.Engrossing tale
5By BizlawVery well written, even if occasionally there are references that are not explained well. Interesting story in a different world, one which is depicted clearly by the author.Amazing
5By 0245875788;!,74!,6:927;8This is literally the best book I’ve ever readStunning sequel!
5By Expert_Square_Dancer:)In THE WAY OF KINGS, we got to see some of Kaladin’s backstory, and we get to see Shallan’s in this book! We also get to meet Lift, who is my second-favorite character! (Kaladin is still my #1.) We get explore the world’s magic a bit more, which is always fun. “I am a stick.” We get to see the night Gavilar was killed from a different point of view. We get an awesome fight scene! “Honor is dead, but I’ll see what I can do.” Great second book; I devoured it! Not to be missed! (Oh yeah, and there’s a cool sword at the end. I mean the very end. Like, end of the last chapter. A VERY cool sword. Don’t miss it!)Stop
5By Salamand3r1590Stop reading reviews, you obviously read the first book if you are here, get it alreadyPerfection
5By CopperDVIt’s the highest rated book on goodreads for a reason. Stop looking at these reviews and buy it already. Idiot.
