Hiya!

[Oracle she/her]

Hi everyone! Total fantasy geek here. I'm very new to Brandon Sanderson's work but I picked up 'The Way of Kings' this week and have been absolutely tearing through it. It's been a really long time since I've read or written anything (former fanfiction writer here) but it's a world I've been eagerly jumping back into. I really missed being engaged in fandom communities and I'm excited to be here! Hoping to join you all on the other side in spoiler-land soon!

[Cinnamon]

Welcome! Do you plan on reading the entire Cosmere or just tSA? Who is your favourite POV character in WOK?

(gee, that was a lot of abbreviations)

[Telrao she/her]

Welcome to the Shard! We're happy to have another human join the league of Sharders  

(Also, I see you have a cat for your profile picture. Do you like kitties?)

[Oracle she/her]

9 minutes ago, Cinnamon said:

Welcome! Do you plan on reading the entire Cosmere or just tSA? Who is your favourite POV character in WOK?

(gee, that was a lot of abbreviations)

I had planned on reading Mistborn first - but seeing how highly praised Stormlight was on Booktube made me pick it up! Plus, I had just spent a lot of time playing Elden Ring which made me positively ache to get back into the high fantasy genre.

But the short answer is 'yes' - I definitely plan on reading other Cosmere series, likely starting with Mistborn.

So far Kaladin is probably my favorite of the main characters, but he's also the one I feel has gotten the most narrative depth in the first 150ish pages. Szeth seems fascinating. On Shallan, I must admit I'm more than a bit bored with female fantasy characters whose primary personality traits are 'bookish and sensitive' but her conflict has certainly grabbed me and I'm very interested in where her relationship with Jasnah goes.

Honestly, I hope Jasnah gets fleshed out - the religious systems of this world seem pretty rich and I'm curious how an atheist fits into all of this, especially considering how overtly fantastical this setting is.

[Oracle she/her]

5 minutes ago, Telrao said:

(Also, I see you have a cat for your profile picture. Do you like kitties?)

Absolutely! Who doesn't?

[Telrao she/her]

Just now, Oracle said:

Absolutely! Who doesn't?

Indeed! CATS FOREVER!!!

Oh, and in case you didn't know, you see that little '+' next to quote? It lets you quote multiple posts in one post (the mods don't like double posting )

[Oracle she/her]

1 minute ago, Telrao said:

Indeed! CATS FOREVER!!!

Oh, and in case you didn't know, you see that little '+' next to quote? It lets you quote multiple posts in one post (the mods don't like double posting )

I had written and sent my whole reply when I saw your post and couldn't figure out how to edit a quote into a post I already made 

It's been forever since I've been on a forum

[Telrao she/her]

1 minute ago, Oracle said:

I had written and sent my whole reply when I saw your post and couldn't figure out how to edit a quote into a post I already made 

It's been forever since I've been on a forum

Ayy, that's all good! For some reason, you can't add new quotes into a new post *confusion* dunno why tho  

[Robin Sedai she/her]

Hey there Oracle! Happy to see you here, welcome!

[Mini Eddie]

CATS CATS CATS!!!!

[Cinnamon]

2 hours ago, ILOVEKALADIN said:

CATS CATS CATS!!!!

I love how one of only two posts you’ve made are to express your love of cats. Welcome to the shard! 
I think you might get along with @IheartKaladin4eva 

[IheartKaladin4eva she/her]

eeyyyy!!! another fellow Kaladin lover!!!! I like you. Lets be friends