r/brandonsanderson

For me this has been the summer of Sanderson. I was looking for a new author, and originally bought the first Stormlight box set on Amazon. When it arrived and I saw the size of the books, I thought ‘Hold on, what am I getting into’? I did some research, fell into the rabbit hole, and found out about this massive Cosmere universe. If this was as good as everyone said, I wanted to do it right. So I followed the recommended reading order.

I have been absolutely devouring these books. I’m talking reading for six hours straight into the ungodly hours of the night, without so much as a bathroom break. I found myself wondering, what is it about Sanderson that is making me read with such a ravenous appetite?

I just finished Warbreaker. I was thoroughly enjoying it and reading it at a nice pace, but was growing frustrated that (unlike Mistborn) not much was happening for the first 500 pages. Then the Sanderlanche hit and now I have an answer, actually two answers, for my previous question about what kept driving me forward:

1. The reward. I’ve now read enough Sanderson to appreciate the meticulous plotting. Everything is there for a reason. Everything has a purpose and is building to something.
2. Character investment. Somehow, Sanderson breathes life into his characters like no author I’ve read before. We as readers become deeply connected to and invested in the journey. Sanderson has a gift for developing flawed but noble and fundamentally good heroes who are so much more than an archetype.

For example, here’s the exact moment that I realized I had tears during Warbreaker:
>!“His eyes were closed, and he seemed to sleep, as if at peace. A man sat next to him - Lightsong’s high priest, holding the god’s head in his lap.”!<
It is not typical for me to become so emotionally invested in a character, especially in a way that just creeps up on me.

Now I’m finally ready to circle back and read the first Sanderson books I purchased back in June. On to Stormlight. Deep breath…here we go.

I’ve heard conflicting opinions on when to read Secret History, whether that be after Era 1 or between 3 and 4 of Era2.

For those who have read it, when did you read it? And were you content that you read it when you did in your Cosmere journey.

If u may offer a way to frame your replies.

“I read it __________ and was (happy I read it then/wish I had read it at different time).”

I want a palate cleanser, so I’m not quite ready for another series/trilogy just yet, but I want to still read a Brandon Sanderson book. Not quite ready to leave the cosmere just yet. Want a one shot story. I’ve already read Tress of the Emerald sea(and I loved it). I’m currently debating between Yumi and the nightmare painter or Warbreaker.
Help me choose!!!

**Edited to add: Thanks guys!! Gonna start Warbreaker tonight!

This is a recording of the full State of Games in the Cosmere Panel from Gen Con 2026! Joined by John D. Clair and Dan Wells, the Brotherwise team revealed updates about the Cosmere RPG, including the impending release of the Mistborn setting, the upcoming Kickstarter for War for Roshar, the Well of Ascension expansion to the Mistborn Deckbuilding Game, and more!

Have just started my journey with Mistborn (finished last night) and loved it. 5 chapters into WofA- I wanted to know , which is the better series for those who have read both?

Shall I stick with Mistborn books after the original trilogy?

I know Brandon has mentioned this topic but the genre is new to me. Can someone help me identify which version he has praised on his streams?

Just got the email that mine has shipped. Excited to have it in my hands after all these delays :)

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Hi everyone, I just finished reading lotr and every recommendation I’ve seen online for my next read is something from Sanderson. I’m here to ask which book/series to start off with. Btw Sidenote: Is way of kings really THAT good like everyone says?

Hi everyone I’m currently reading the second book of the mistborn series and just got to the part where >!Straff does his test attack!< in chapter 25.

I really enjoyed the first book where things felt like they were constantly happening and actions were being taken.

But for this book it definitely feels much slower paced and feels like it’s going in circles of.

- vin getting upset about childhood or not being good enough
- vin and oreseur get into a debate debacle
- Elend struggling and feels he isn’t good enough

Don’t get me wrong there have been some very intriguing parts with the watcher and sazed that I’ve liked but I feel like the story is both progressing yet nothing is really happening at the same time.

Idk if it’s me because this is the series I’m reading after red rising and I’m sure as some of u know that is just a fast paced onslaught of action and peak moments. So maybe I’m being bias from that but I’d love to hear ur thoughts.

No matter though I will continue and finish this story with Vin.

Siri asks Hoid where he learned to tell stories, and he says “I learned it many, many years ago from a man who didn’t know who he was, your majesty. It was a distant place where two lands meet and gods have died. But that is unimportant.”

1. Is this important

and if so

2. Should I get this reference if I’ve only read the first Mistborn series, Elantris, and some Arcanum, or is this a RAFO situation?

There is currently a best book vote between Harry Potter 1 and The Hobbit. Guess what? The Hobbit is currently losing!! Help me vote for it so that it can surpass Harry Potter.