Wind and Truth: Book Five of the Stormlight Archive (The Stormlight Archive, 5)

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Last update: 12-22-2024


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The long-awaited explosive climax to the first arc of the #1 New York Times bestselling Stormlight Archive—the iconic epic fantasy masterpiece that has sold more than 10 million copies, from acclaimed bestselling author Brandon Sanderson.

Dalinar Kholin challenged the evil god Odium to a contest of champions with the future of Roshar on the line. The Knights Radiant have only ten days to prepare—and the sudden ascension of the crafty and ruthless Taravangian to take Odium’s place has thrown everything into disarray.

Desperate fighting continues simultaneously worldwide—Adolin in Azir, Sigzil and Venli at the Shattered Plains, and Jasnah in Thaylenah. The former assassin, Szeth, must cleanse his homeland of Shinovar from the dark influence of the Unmade. He is accompanied by Kaladin, who faces a new battle helping Szeth fight his own demons . . . and who must do the same for the insane Herald of the Almighty, Ishar.

At the same time, Shallan, Renarin, and Rlain work to unravel the mystery behind the Unmade Ba-Ado-Mishram and her involvement in the enslavement of the singer race and in the ancient Knights Radiant killing their spren. And Dalinar and Navani seek an edge against Odium’s champion that can be found only in the Spiritual Realm, where memory and possibility combine in chaos. The fate of the entire Cosmere hangs in the balance.

Other Tor books by Brandon Sanderson

The Cosmere
The Stormlight Archive
● The Way of Kings
● Words of Radiance
● Edgedancer (novella)
● Oathbringer
● Dawnshard (novella)
● Rhythm of War

The Mistborn Saga
The Original Trilogy
● Mistborn
● The Well of Ascension
● The Hero of Ages

Wax & Wayne
● The Alloy of Law
● Shadows of Self
● The Bands of Mourning
● The Lost Metal

Other Cosmere novels
● Elantris
● Warbreaker
● Tress of the Emerald Sea
● Yumi and the Nightmare Painter
● The Sunlit Man

Collection
● Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection

Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians
● Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians
● The Scrivener's Bones
● The Knights of Crystallia
● The Shattered Lens
● The Dark Talent
● Bastille vs. the Evil Librarians (with Janci Patterson)

Other novels
● The Rithmatist
● Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds
● The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England

Other books by Brandon Sanderson

The Reckoners
● Steelheart
● Firefight
● Calamity
● Lux (with Steven Michael Bohls)

Skyward
● Skyward
● Starsight
● Cytonic
● Skyward Flight (with Janci Patterson)
● Defiant

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Wind and Truth Brandon Sanderson
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Top reviews from the United States

Eques Incognito 25
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2024
I don’t have any words. My jaw was dropped the entire time reading this book. An absolute work of art and an absolutely beautiful and astounding ending to the first half of the Stormlight Archive. We’ll have roughly 9 more years before book 6…. which is terrifying to think of. 10/10
Ethan O
5.0 out of 5 stars Greatest addition to the Cosmere
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2024
The book starts off a little slow, but becomes a constant roller coaster jumping from POV to POV developing multiple story lines simultaneously on a bigger level than any other of Brandon's books in the series. The results of every major conflict are heavy and will greatly impact the future of all of his books. This was an incredible ending to the first five books of the Stormlight Archives. I can't believe there's not going to be another books for years, I really can't wait.
Shane to the B
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the best Sanderson YET!
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2024
I'm a huge reader, Probably 2-3 books a week. Sanderson, admittedly, is one of my favorite authors due to his unique writing style and worlds.

This book blows anything away that he's written in my opinion! There are 3 main point of views you follow through this book and they change up pretty darn often which keeps the pace moving pretty quick. I remember seeing that I was only 20% of the way through the book and I couldn't believe how hooked I was and how much was happening already. Brandon has a way of being a little sloggish in the Stormlight Series... NOT in this book. The pacing is perfect.

There is a lot of introspect in this book. A lot of self discovery, but it's not boring - it's tied together with constant happenings. None of it feels forced and some of it is a bit surprising. You have to actually think about the whole book to even realize it's surprising because of how well it's done. You will see some people completely different at the end of this book. One in particular, in my opinion.

I laughed out loud plenty of times. I sat on the edge of my seat plenty of times. I thought I had it all figured out plenty of times (I was right about a couple of things throughout the book). In typical BS fashion Brandon tosses ya a few things that are almost impossible to feel out even though he does foreshadow here and there. You have to realize he loves a fake foreshadowing as well though.

Overall, this is my favorite book I've read of his. It brought so much together, elightened quite a bit, and really has me wondering what's happening next. VERY hard to try to figure out. But I CANNOT wait to see.

One note: As usual, you don't need to read the rest of the cosmere books for this, but oh boy if you do it's a lot more fun (at least I think it would be since I have). No matter what, get this book!
Tyler Schnabel
5.0 out of 5 stars The Grand Finale
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2024
This book was a non-stop ride to the end of a beautifully woven story. Some may disagree, but I feel that there were no unnecessary pages. In fact, I could have spent more time here. Everyone had their time to shine and some that may surprise you.
Pick this up only if you have read its four predecessors, do not deny yourself the journey.
Sanderson once again has proven that he is one of today’s top storytellers.
Casey T.
5.0 out of 5 stars Sanderson Walks All the Lines
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2024
Minor Spoilers

I read an article that Sanderson was worried that he'd finally lose us with this one. At the time I thought maybe the lore was too much to follow, which has been a risk as the Cosmere of it all has blossomed.

The problem wasn't that. It wasn't anything. Sanderson did just the right amount of all the things: freshly-explained lore vs easter egg scenes vs true mysteries; triumphs vs failures; endings vs transformations, impacting major vs minor characters. It was a worthy continuation of what he started in book 1, and stretching back to the start of the Cosmere.

Some readers will wish things were different. More or less of certain characters or events, perhaps less of the foreshadowing that made certain reveals feel predictable, or even inevitable. I finished the book overwhelmed with relief that the author found this balance, and gratitude for the story he chose to share with us.
JamesTeaKirk
5.0 out of 5 stars The artwork is amazing as usual
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2024
For that reason I always read a stormlight book the first time around in hardcover format. The way the images are in ebook form is less satisfying. That being said over 1,300 pages in hardcover can be a pain on the wrists, so for rereading I usually do audio or ebook. As to the story itself, it's release day and I've yet to finish but I imagine it's as worthwhile to read as any other part of the stormlight archive or greater cosmere.
Elianna
4.0 out of 5 stars Gift
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2024
It was a gift for a friend, it had a little rip on the actual cover (not the sleeve), near the spine. My friend didn't mind tho!
aPanda
5.0 out of 5 stars Sanderlaunch!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2024
Brandon Sanderson delivers a relentless epic packed with unforgettable Sanderlaunches. The stakes are immense, the character growth is profound, and the twists keep coming in true Sanderson style. Every chapter propels the story forward, building to an explosive and satisfying finale. This is Sanderson at his absolute bes!
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aPanda
5.0 out of 5 stars Sanderlaunch!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2024
Brandon Sanderson delivers a relentless epic packed with unforgettable Sanderlaunches. The stakes are immense, the character growth is profound, and the twists keep coming in true Sanderson style. Every chapter propels the story forward, building to an explosive and satisfying finale. This is Sanderson at his absolute bes!
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