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The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson

𝓑π“ͺ𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓰 4/5⭐️

The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson is the first book in The Starlight Archive series. This book is an epic fantasy that sets up the world, scene, plot, and characters for this series. Centuries after the fall of the Knights Radiant the world of Rosier is a world of storms and stone. 

There are several different viewpoints. We have main character chapters and then interlude chapters which have different viewpoints as well. I really loved a few of the characters and connected most with their stories. Shallan and Kaladin were my favorites. 

When I say epic fantasy I mean epic fantasy. There is so much to this book. So much back story, world building, and character development that it did take me a while to really grasp the book. I think around page 600 I was like oh yeah okay I get it now.

After that the next 400 pages were so much easier to follow! I am excited to continue with this series and see where it goes!