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The Way of Kings: Book One of the Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson
229 reviews
halfloaf's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and War
readwithria's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I don’t know if there is a way to describe The Way of Kings, but if I were to try it would definitely include the words epic, astounding, and intense.
This book is all of those things and more. It is both a great story in its own right and also an amazing opening chapter to a giant series. It introduces us to a fantastic world full of complex characters, and I can’t wait to see where the series is going.
I don’t know how to describe this book, but I can say with confidence that I loved it. 4.5 stars
This book is all of those things and more. It is both a great story in its own right and also an amazing opening chapter to a giant series. It introduces us to a fantastic world full of complex characters, and I can’t wait to see where the series is going.
I don’t know how to describe this book, but I can say with confidence that I loved it. 4.5 stars
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Murder, and War
Moderate: Blood and Classism
Minor: Child death
electrumempousa's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I feel… conflicted about how I feel about this book. Very epic fantasy, a rich and interesting world but there’s something missing for me that I can’t quite put my finger on. I genuinely think I could put this book down and just move on with my life. It’s not going to stay with me in the way I was expecting it to. Kaladin however… that’s my son, my boy
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and War
beautiful_articulate's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I'm honestly not even sure where to start. This was a solid 5/5 read for me and my first ever Brandon Sanderson novel (woohoo!)
I found it really easy to get used to Sanderson's prose, it felt perfectly descriptive enough while not sounding too technical. Even though it is always daunting to get into a new fantasy series, especially one with a universe as complex as the Cosmere.
The characters had me hooked really easily, and the entire time i was reading I found myself genuinely caring about their well-being and their goals.
The highlight of this book for me was closer to the ending, with theBattle of the tower. Brandon Sanderson really excels with writing tense and emotional battle scenes. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time and forced myself to finish it within one setting.
I found it really easy to get used to Sanderson's prose, it felt perfectly descriptive enough while not sounding too technical. Even though it is always daunting to get into a new fantasy series, especially one with a universe as complex as the Cosmere.
The characters had me hooked really easily, and the entire time i was reading I found myself genuinely caring about their well-being and their goals.
The highlight of this book for me was closer to the ending, with the
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
rosieholmes99's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
aw2988's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
GOATED
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, War, and Injury/Injury detail
allie_hilleson's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I really enjoyed this story. The themes of protecting the weaker, sacrifice, and living for others rather than yourself were very well done. I also just really liked the characters. The worldbuilding was interesting to me and Sanderson's style of humor appeals to my own.
What readers might like to know:
Several parts of the in world religion reminded me of Mormonism, which makes sense since Sanderson is Mormon.
The story is set in war and includes death and assassinations.
There is one kiss.
One of the characters struggles with depression.
What readers might like to know:
Several parts of the in world religion reminded me of Mormonism, which makes sense since Sanderson is Mormon.
The story is set in war and includes death and assassinations.
There is one kiss.
One of the characters struggles with depression.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder, and War
vlpfeiffer's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
What a ride. I loved all of the build up between the cast of characters. Some people might label it as slow or drawn out but to me it was worth it for the epic payoff in the final 100 pages. I’m so impressed with how much I grew to love and care for these complex characters and get lost in this world. This is my first Sanderson book and I guess the cliche is true, I’m about to do nothing but read his books for a long time coming.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and War
Moderate: Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, and Injury/Injury detail
grace_b_3's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I love Brandon Sanderson, and I love the Stormlight Archive. This book has amazing characters and a compelling plot. It’s long and does drag at points, but what a ride.
Not where I would reccomend starting with Sanderson’s work, but still a book I deeply appreciate.
Not where I would reccomend starting with Sanderson’s work, but still a book I deeply appreciate.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder, and War
Moderate: Child death
sinaprst's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
this was the best (fantasy) book i've ever read!!!!!
i literally could not put this down. i spend EVERY SECOND of my freetime reading this book. i forgot to eat, drink, sleep, live, because all that mattered was what happened next!!! i thought all of the people praising Brandon Sanderson must be exaggerating, but somehow he made me read over 1000 pages in just a few days and then immediately jump into another 1000 pages. i fear this might be my next hyperfixation...
6/5 stars honestly
recommended reading ambience: https://youtu.be/l-hQi0XISXU?si=2-hy8f0szQ4eRFRq
i literally could not put this down. i spend EVERY SECOND of my freetime reading this book. i forgot to eat, drink, sleep, live, because all that mattered was what happened next!!! i thought all of the people praising Brandon Sanderson must be exaggerating, but somehow he made me read over 1000 pages in just a few days and then immediately jump into another 1000 pages. i fear this might be my next hyperfixation...
6/5 stars honestly
recommended reading ambience: https://youtu.be/l-hQi0XISXU?si=2-hy8f0szQ4eRFRq
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Racism and Suicide attempt
Minor: Child death and Misogyny