Shallan Davar and Kaladin Stormblessed struggle to survive the physical hazards of the Shattered Plains while navigating the complex politics of Dalinar Kholin’s war camp. As the Everstorm approaches, Szeth-son-Neturo continues his assassination campaign against world leaders using Surgebinding abilities. This installment focuses on the Parshendi’s desperate attempt to reclaim their ancient power by summoning the Stormform, a transformation that threatens to trigger a second Desolation. The narrative culminates in the discovery of the lost city of Urithiru and the reactivation of the Oathgates.
Readers of epic fantasy consume this volume to observe the mechanical execution of the Cosmere’s magic systems and the expansion of Roshar’s history. It appeals to those who enjoy detailed world-building centered on the interplay between divine shards and human agency. The reader finishes the book with a technical understanding of the Knights Radiant’s various orders and the strategic geopolitical landscape following the re-establishment of the global portal network.
Escapist; a moderate read.
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- Published
- 2015
- Language
- EN
