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The Stormlight Archive Reading Order

The Stormlight Archive is Brandon Sanderson's masterwork — a 10-book epic fantasy series set on the storm-wracked world of Roshar. Here's the complete Stormlight Archive reading order, including companion novellas.

Where to start

Start with The Way of Kings (Book 1). The Stormlight Archive rewards readers who pay attention — it's a rich, complex series best experienced from the beginning.

Complete The Stormlight Archive Book List

  1. 1

    The Way of Kings

    Brandon Sanderson·2010·Book 1 — start here
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  2. 2

    Words of Radiance

    Brandon Sanderson·2014·Book 2
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  3. Edgedancer

    Optional
    Brandon Sanderson·2016·Novella — read after Book 2
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  4. 3

    Oathbringer

    Brandon Sanderson·2017·Book 3
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  5. Dawnshard

    Optional
    Brandon Sanderson·2020·Novella — read before Book 4
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  6. 4

    Rhythm of War

    Brandon Sanderson·2020·Book 4
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  7. 5

    Wind and Truth

    Brandon Sanderson·2024·Book 5 — concludes Arc 1
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  8. Stormlight Archive Book 6

    Upcoming
    Brandon Sanderson·TBA·Book 6 — begins Arc 2, new protagonist focus
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The Stormlight Archive — Frequently Asked Questions

How long are the Stormlight Archive books?

The Way of Kings is approximately 1,000 pages. All main Stormlight books are similarly long — they're among the longest individual fantasy novels ever published. Plan on 30–50 hours per book.

Do the Stormlight novellas (Edgedancer, Dawnshard) matter?

Edgedancer and Dawnshard are companion novellas that expand the world and develop side characters. They're not strictly required but enhance the experience significantly — both are short reads.

Is The Stormlight Archive connected to Mistborn?

Yes — both are part of Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere universe. Stormlight and Mistborn share a larger mythology and some recurring characters. The connection becomes more significant in later books.

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