
Rhythm of War, the fourth installment in The Stormlight Archive series by Brandon Sanderson, continues the epic tale of the characters as they face new challenges and revelations. The book delves into multiple points of view, exploring the intricate plot points and character developments. Readers are taken on a journey filled with emotional, mental, and physical growth, as the story slowly unfolds to an explosive ending, keeping them on the edge throughout.
Sanderson's masterful storytelling weaves together a complex narrative, introducing new information about the world of Roshar and the Cosmere. The book is filled with surprising twists, fascinating character arcs, and moments of both tenderness and intensity. As the characters navigate through their struggles and triumphs, readers are drawn into a world where secrets, alliances, and conflicts shape the fate of the realm.
Genres:
Tropes/Plot Devices:
Topics:
Notes:
Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings include mental health struggles, depression, and trauma related to war, which may be triggering for some readers.
Has Romance?
While there is romance present in the book, it is not the primary focus, but rather an important element of character development.
From The Publisher:
An instant #1 New York Times Bestseller and a USA Today and Indie Bestseller!
The Stormlight Archive saga continues in Rhythm of War, the eagerly awaited sequel to Brandon Sanderson's #1 New York Times bestselling Oathbringer, from an epic fantasy writer at the top of his game.
After forming a coalition of human resistance against the enemy invasion, Dalinar Kholin and his Knights Radiant have spent a year fighting a protracted, brutal war. Neither side has gained an advantage, and the threat of a betrayal by Dalinar's crafty ally Taravangian looms over every strategic move.
Now, as new technological discoveries by Navani Kholin's scholars begin to change the face of the war, the enemy prepares a bold and dangerous operation. The arms race that follows will challenge the very core of the Radiant ideals, and potentially reveal the secrets of the ancient tower that was once the heart of their strength.
At the same time that Kaladin Stormblessed must come to grips with his changing role within the Knights Radiant, his Windrunners face their own problem: As more and more deadly enemy Fused awaken to wage war, no more honorspren are willing to bond with humans to increase the number of Radiants. Adolin and Shallan must lead the coalition's envoy to the honorspren stronghold of Lasting Integrity and either convince the spren to join the cause against the evil god Odium, or personally face the storm of failure.
Ratings (138)
Incredible (58) | |
Loved It (54) | |
Liked It (15) | |
It Was OK (8) | |
Did Not Like (2) | |
Hated It (1) |
Reader Stats (189):
Read It (140) | |
Currently Reading (7) | |
Want To Read (33) | |
Did Not Finish (1) | |
Not Interested (8) |
5 comment(s)
4.5*
For me, three stars means "I enjoyed it but I probably won't remember the plot after 30 days." And that's fine for a 200 page book. But for a 1200 page book, it needs to be better than three stars, and I honestly don't know if I'm going to keep going with this series. We all inch closer to death every day, and I don't know that I need to spend so much of my time on three stars.
If you really like these books, you'll like this one too.
3.5 rounded up, Venli's POVs were a tad tedious.
2nd Read Review 2024: Like every book in this series, I enjoyed it even more the second time around. Lots of world-building in this one. Can’t wait for the 5th book. Only 6 more months to wait
Brandon Sanderson continues to surprise his readers with deeper lore and gripping plot. Great addition to stormlight archive journey.
About the Author:
Brandon Sanderson grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska. He lives in Utah with his wife and children and teaches creative writing at Brigham Young University. He is the author of such bestsellers as the Mistborn® trilogy and its sequels, The Alloy of Law, Shadows of Self, and The Bands of Mourning; the Stormlight Archive novels The Way of Kings, Words of Radiance, and Oathbringer; and other novels, including The Rithmatist and Steelheart. In 2013, he won a Hugo Award for Best Novella for The Emperor's Soul, set in the world of his acclaimed first novel, Elantris. Additionally, he was chosen to complete Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time® sequence.
When you click the Amazon link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commision, at no cost to you.