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Includes Spoilers for The Stormlight Archive through Wind and Truth.

Brandon Sanderson's most controversial Wind and Truth twist could end up paying off better than anyone imagines in The Stormlight Archive's second arc. Sanderson's Cosmere universe, most notably The Stormlight Archive, is considered among the premiere titles in contemporary epic fantasy, celebrated for its expansive nature and a vast assortment of characters for practically any reader to enjoy. This made Wind and Truth, the conclusive book for the first arc of The Stormlight Archive, one of the year's most exciting events for fans of the genre.

The Stormlight Archive books are planned to be a ten-volume journey, meaning Wind and Truth's ending marks the halfway point. It's not the ending, but it is an ending, and that suggests a certain degree of drama that raised expectations for the book. As of now, a month after the book's release,...

Includes Massive Spoilers for The Stormlight Archive through Wind and Truth.

One character's fate in The Stormlight Archive was left unresolved by Wind and Truth, setting up the possibility for Brandon Sanderson's most challenging redemption arc yet. In contemporary fantasy, few things are more exciting than seeing a character's morality shift throughout the narrative, and Sanderson is an expert at crafting those tangible arcs of redemption or moral descent. While some of the best arcs in The Stormlight Archive have shown characters improving over time, learning to be better people, other characters fell further into evil. However, no one is truly lost in Sanderson's world.

Wind and Truth's ending sees Dalinar Kholin giving the heroes of Roshar another chance, with the Oathpact reforming and Retribution being forced to flee Roshar with the other Shards of the Cosmere putting a target on his back. Many of the story arcs that...

Earlier this month, author Brandon Sanderson released Wind and Truth, the highly-anticipated fifth volume in his magnum opus fantasy series The Stormlight Archive. Sanderson has a reputation for churning out excellent books, but even by his own lofty standards, Wind and Truth is special. The Stormlight Archive is a massive series, Sanderson's own attempt at writing a wildly ambitious, door-stopping fantasy series in the vein of Malazan Book of the Fallen or The Wheel of Time — the latter of which he wrote the final three volumes for after original author Robert Jordan's untimely death in 2007. Sanderson has been open with fans for years now that The Stormlight Archive will be split into two distinct "arcs," with a time jump in the middle to act as a sort of soft reset for the series.

Wind and Truth is the conclusion of the first of those arcs, and is brings lots...

Wind and Truth may have concluded one sequence of The Stormlight Archive, but there are still five books to go and one of its major arcs has already been established. Wind and Truth's climactic ending sees the coalition defending its turf on multiple fronts, from Dalinar's contest of champions with Odium to Adolin's defense of Azimir to Jasnah Kholin's debate with Taravangian. Jasnah is only a supporting character for the most part of the first five volumes, and her loss of Thaylenah is arguably her defining moment so far.

Redemption is a common theme throughout The Stormlight Archive's character arcs. Dalinar Kholin's arc from being the Blackthorn to the leader of the reformed Knights Radiant orders is the most prominent redemption story Brandon Sanderson has told, but these ideas are common in several characters' narratives, be it Szeth, Venli, or even Shallan. Sanderson's books pose a hopeful message that any...

Includes Massive Spoilers for The Stormlight Archive through Wind and TruthThe Stormlight Archive book 5, Wind and Truth, features a Cosmere cameo who serves as a perfect reminder to check out one of Brandon Sanderson's 2023 fantasy book releases. As one of the central narratives in the Cosmere fantasy universe, The Stormlight Archive has become more integrated with Sanderson's other series and standalone novels with each installment. Wind and Truth is packed with Cosmere character mentions and cameos, including the character Ulaam, who was first introduced in Mistborn.

Wind and Truth's ending sees Hoid (Wit) get vaporized by Retribution, the newly formed combination of Odium and Honor's Shards. Though his body is destroyed, he awakes shortly after on Scadrial, having been regenerated through some technology. Hoid awakens to see Ulaam, who reveals that they're in his laboratory and that they had planned together for an instance where Hoid might need to...

Includes Spoilers for The Stormlight Archive through Rhythm of War.

The ten Heralds of Roshar are some of the most important figures in The Stormlight Archive, and understanding what's known about them so far is important for reading Wind and Truth. The first arc of The Stormlight Archive sees the Heralds become more prominent with each volume after being considered practically mythical figures in The Way of Kings. By Rhythm of War's ending, multiple Heralds have participated in the True Desolation to some degree, though there are still some who are unaccounted for in the Stormlight Archive books.

The Heralds were primarily born on the planet Ashyn and were granted their powers by Tanavast, the being who held the Shard Honor. Each Herald is the patron of one of the Radiant Orders. The Heralds' purpose was to lead Honor's battles on Roshar, fighting against the Voidbringers in the Desolations. When each of the Desolations ended,...

Last week, Brandon Sanderson released the fifth book in his epic fantasy series The Stormlight Archive, and now nothing will ever be the same for his fictional universe, the Cosmere. Wind and Truth marks the end of The Stormlight Archive's first arc, with the forces of good clashing against the evil god Odium as he stakes his claim on the storm-wracked world of Roshar. But in the Cosmere, everything is connected, with many of Sanderson's stories taking place on different different planets in this universe. Wind and Truth was a major turning point for The Stormlight Archive, but now that we're this deep into the overarching Cosmere story, it also has mind-blowing implications for the universe at large.

Now that Wind and Truth has been out for a minute, let's look back at some of the ways it's changed the status quo for the Cosmere. There will be Massive Spoilers...

Includes Spoilers for The Stormlight Archive through Wind and Truth, Mistborn eras 1 & 2, and other standalone Cosmere novels.

Brandon Sanderson's timeline for The Stormlight Archive can be a lot to wrap one's head around, especially when factoring in other books in the Cosmere. The Cosmere fantasy universe consists of multiple series and standalone novels, beginning with Sanderson's first published book, Elantris. Navigating the author's complex, inter-weaving narrative can be an immense challenge, especially since the broader universe's chronology is left rather vague.

The Stormlight Archive books offer information about when events are taking place, but it helps to see everything laid out in a timeline format. Especially after Wind and Truth's ending, time on Roshar is more important than ever. The conflict between Dalinar and Odium results in Roshar being placed in a time bubble, where events sync up with the Mistborn world in an interesting way. Shallan and Hoid's...

Includes Massive Spoilers for The Stormlight Archive through Wind and Truth and The Sunlit Man.The Stormlight Archive book 5, Wind and Truth, is packed with massive reveals pertaining to the series and the larger Cosmere. Brandon Sanderson has been working on his Cosmere fantasy universe for decades, and though he claims the latest volume is not his Avengers: Endgame (via Esquire), it sure feels that way in terms of the scope a fantasy novel can offer. The story caps off character arcs established in 2010's The Way of Kings while also laying the foundation for so much more.

Wind and Truth's ending sees Dalinar and Odium face off in their long-awaited contest of champions atop Urithiru, resulting in the perfect one-on-one climax readers had hoped for. Before that, however, audiences are taken on a long journey through the Spiritual Realm, finally receiving insights into the doings of the gods on Roshar.

Includes Massive Spoilers for The Stormlight Archive series through Wind and Truth.Wind and Truth is the final installment of the first arc of The Stormlight Archive, and its ending is perhaps the most complex of any of Brandon Sanderson's works so far. The Cosmere universe has become one of the most popular worlds in contemporary epic fantasy, with Sanderson weaving an extensive tale through several series and standalone titles. Notably, Wind and Truth provides an ending to several character arcs and narratives established in 2010's The Way of Kings, but it also moves drastic events forward that pertain to all of those titles; to the entirety of the Cosmere.

The previous Stormlight Archive books have built up to a brutal ten-day countdown. On day 10, Dalinar Kholin faced off with the god Odium atop Urithiru to determine the planet's fate, with a last-minute plot twist shaking the Cosmere. Kaladin...

Wind and Truth, the fifth novel in Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy series The Stormlight Archive, is finally here. Sanderson has a reputation for publishing quality books with mach speed and is loved by fans for it, but even by his own standards, Wind and Truth feels momentous. The Stormlight Archive is one of the few door-stopping epic fantasy series running right now that's on the level of genre greats like Malazan Book of the Fallen, A Song of Ice and Fire, and The Wheel of Time (for which Sanderson wrote the final three books following the death of author Robert Jordan). Any new Stormlight book is a big event, but Wind and Truth also marks the middle point for the series, and the end of its first arc. After this, Sanderson will take a six-year hiatus from working on the series to focus on other books. The sixth Stormlight...

Includes Massive Spoilers for The Stormlight Archive books 1-4.The Stormlight Archive book 5 is out in December, and there are several critical narrative threads to keep in mind before diving into it. Brandon Sanderson has become one of the world's most renowned fantasy authors, and it's no secret that his epic saga contains some massive volumes, each with over 1,000 pages. The Stormlight Archive is a dense series with complicated world-building and a plethora of characters to keep track of, so it's crucial to recap at least the main characters' storylines before the new installment, Wind and Truth.

Not to mention, many of Sanderson's books are connected through an expansive fictional universe called the Cosmere. Series like Mistborn and The Stormlight Archive are linked with standalone novels like Warbreaker, and those connections become more prevalent with every volume. For example, 2020's Rhythm of War all but revealed that the leader of...

Includes Spoilers for The Stormlight Archive Books 1-4.Brandon Sanderson's books can be a maze to understand, and there are several that are important to cover before The Stormlight Archive book 5, Wind and Truth. The fifth installment of Sanderson's epic fantasy saga is set to conclude the first leg of the planned ten-book series, promising conclusions to character arcs and narratives established in The Way of Kings while also laying the foundation for more to come. The previous four Stormlight Archive novels are, of course, vital to understanding Wind and Truth, but with Sanderson, there's always more to it than that.

Breaking into Brandon Sanderson's novels is a challenge, as he has multiple series and standalone titles that are connected in a joint universe called the Cosmere. It works similarly to the MCU, Star Wars, or any other fictional universe that utilizes multiple titles to tell an overarching narrative.

Brandon Sanderson has to pull off a game-changing time jump soon with The Stormlight Archive, and he's already proven the best way to do it with Mistborn. December 2024 will be a big month for Sanderson fans, as The Stormlight Archive book 5, Wind and Truth, will be released. The series, which began with The Way of Kings in 2010, is commonly considered to be the author's magnum opus despite not being his most widely-read work. That claim to fame goes to the Mistborn series, which has already progressed through two full sagas across seven books.

Wind and Truth is the fifth volume of The Stormlight Archive, a series that is set to be explored in two five-book sagas. 2020's Rhythm of War laid the groundwork for the final volume, with a climactic contest of champions set to ensue between Dalinar and Odium, representing the opposing forces of good and evil. Following the fifth book's climactic ending,...

The cover for The Stormlight Archive book 5, Wind and Truth, has been revealed, and a small detail might indicate how Dalinar can beat Odium. The end of Rhythm of War saw Dalinar and Odium agree to a Contest of Champions, which offers a fairly straightforward ending to the conflict Brandon Sanderson has spent multiple novels crafting. Nothing is ever as simple as it seems in Sanderson's world, and fans have spent the years since the last novel examining how this confrontation could play out. Wind and Truth's release is imminent, but there's still room for more discussion.

Wind and Truth will be the final book of the first arc of The Stormlight Archive. Then, events on Roshar will pick up again in another five-book arc, following a 10-year in-universe time jump. The Stormlight Archive is part of Brandon Sanderson's larger fictional universe, the Cosmere, where it shares the stage with...

The cover for The Stormlight Archive book 5, Wind and Truth, has been revealed, and it's a reminder of a long-standing misconception regarding the series. Wind and Truth's release is set in stone, with the US cover edition finally on display. The highly anticipated fantasy novel cover shows Dalinar Kholin atop Urithiru, facing a malevolent storm, building excitement for Brandon Sanderson's epic. Beginning with The Way of Kings in 2010, Wind and Truth will conclude the first major arc of The Stormlight Archive.

The Stormlight Archive is not only a phenomenal fantasy series in and of itself, but it's also one of the pillars of Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere universe. Readers can expect to see many of the series' character arcs reach an ending point, along with some significant reveals for larger events in the Cosmere. After the novel, Sanderson has another five-book arc for The Stormlight Archive planned, which should pick...

Spoilers for The Stormlight Archive through Rhythm of War and some Mistborn spoilers from The Lost Metal

Wind and Truth may conclude the first arc in The Stormlight Archive, answering long-standing mysteries. Taravangian's plan with Odium poses a significant threat, potentially circumventing the Contest of Champions. Cultivation's role, Deadeyes restoration, Ghostbloods' schemes, and Honor's reforging are key questions for book 5.

Mistborn author Brandon Sanderson's next book is Wind and Truth, the fifth volume in The Stormlight Archive series, and there are some burning questions it will be expected to answer. The release of Wind and Truth in December 2024 is particularly exciting, as it will conclude the first of two arcs in The Stormlight Archive, which began in 2010 with The Way of Kings. After that, there will be five more volumes, though they'll pick up after a time jump, similarly to the multiple eras of Mistborn.

With that in mind,...

Wind and Truth, the next book in The Stormlight Archive, set for late 2024, will see the clash between Dalinar and Odium. Kaladin and Shallan began to confront their traumas in Rhythm of War, setting up their storylines for Wind and Truth. Wind and Truth marks the end of the first half of The Stormlight Archive series, with ten total planned books and a gap between eras.

Mistborn author Brandon Sanderson's upcoming book is one of 2024's grandest and most exciting fantasy novels, with some important details already known. Though The Stormlight Archive generally isn't Sanderson's most commonly read work, it's arguably his best material and the most consistently excellent story in his fictional universe, the Cosmere. The four volumes already out are The Way of Kings, Words of Radiance, Oathbringer, and Rhythm of War, with the novellas Edgedancer and Dawnshard providing supplementary material between books.

If you're just now catching up on the Cosmere,...