Kaponkie Posted April 22, 2021 Posted April 22, 2021 I've recently finished the main Stormlight Archive series (haven't read the novellas) and I was wondering what to read next. I've also read the first two books of Mistborn era 1 so I'm probably gonna read Hero of Ages next, but what should I read after that?
BenduLuke he/him Posted April 22, 2021 Posted April 22, 2021 12 minutes ago, Kaponkie said: I've recently finished the main Stormlight Archive series (haven't read the novellas) and I was wondering what to read next. I've also read the first two books of Mistborn era 1 so I'm probably gonna read Hero of Ages next, but what should I read after that? Perhaps Arcanum unbound since it is an overview collection on the entire cosmere. If you liked sword nimi try warbreaker. In a way you maybe should have read read everything else before Stormlight Archive since most stories predate it chronologically except perhaps the alloy period of Mistborn. Alloy of Law would also make a good next book. 1
Quantus he/him Posted April 22, 2021 Posted April 22, 2021 Personally I would read the SA shorts and Warbreaker to round of the most obvious Story connections. Mistborn and Elantris are good in their own right so I wouldnt skip them by any means. I would NOT read Arcanum Unbound or Secret History until you finish Mistborn Era 1, there be Spoilers in those waters... 1
Kaponkie Posted April 23, 2021 Author Posted April 23, 2021 13 hours ago, BenduLuke said: Perhaps Arcanum unbound since it is an overview collection on the entire cosmere. If you liked sword nimi try warbreaker. In a way you maybe should have read read everything else before Stormlight Archive since most stories predate it chronologically except perhaps the alloy period of Mistborn. Alloy of Law would also make a good next book. Thanks, I'm pretty interested in Warbreaker and Mistborn era 2
Kaponkie Posted April 23, 2021 Author Posted April 23, 2021 13 hours ago, BenduLuke said: 13 hours ago, Frustration said: Read Era 2 before Arcanum Thanks I'll do that
BenduLuke he/him Posted April 23, 2021 Posted April 23, 2021 23 hours ago, Quantus said: Personally I would read the SA shorts and Warbreaker to round of the most obvious Story connections. Mistborn and Elantris are good in their own right so I wouldnt skip them by any means. I would NOT read Arcanum Unbound or Secret History until you finish Mistborn Era 1, there be Spoilers in those waters... I think she was asking about after Mistborn era one HOA. I didn't find any major spoilers in secret history and 11th metal filled in some gaps. I actually discovered and started mistborn in Era 2 and so when I went back and read Final empire and beyond I was expecting Vin to discover and use other powers for the whole trilogy. My favorite Cosmere powerset potential comes from Era 2 Scadrial. 9 hours ago, Kaponkie said: Thanks I'll do that Once you are done with the other Cosmere books re-read Stormlight to see just how much of the other books went into it especially in Rythm of War. I know that Era 2 is suppose to be the latest in Cosmere Chronology but it seems like Rythm of War has the most cameo's from around the Cosmere relating back to everything else that has been written. Don't forget the Short stories as they fill in adventures for favorite characters. Arcanum unbound is where most of those short stories reside. Stories of many of the planets can only be discovered there. It also seems like everyone goes to Roshar where they barely leave a trace anywhere else. I also agree that Arcanum unbound shouldn't be read until you have finished Mistborn era 1 and perhaps Elantris though the Elantris short in it can stand on its own. 1
Kaponkie Posted April 23, 2021 Author Posted April 23, 2021 1 hour ago, BenduLuke said: I think she was asking about after Mistborn era one HOA. I didn't find any major spoilers in secret history and 11th metal filled in some gaps. I actually discovered and started mistborn in Era 2 and so when I went back and read Final empire and beyond I was expecting Vin to discover and use other powers for the whole trilogy. My favorite Cosmere powerset potential comes from Era 2 Scadrial. Once you are done with the other Cosmere books re-read Stormlight to see just how much of the other books went into it especially in Rythm of War. I know that Era 2 is suppose to be the latest in Cosmere Chronology but it seems like Rythm of War has the most cameo's from around the Cosmere relating back to everything else that has been written. Don't forget the Short stories as they fill in adventures for favorite characters. Arcanum unbound is where most of those short stories reside. Stories of many of the planets can only be discovered there. It also seems like everyone goes to Roshar where they barely leave a trace anywhere else. I also agree that Arcanum unbound shouldn't be read until you have finished Mistborn era 1 and perhaps Elantris though the Elantris short in it can stand on its own. Awesome, I'm actually really excited to read Mistborn era 2, it seems like a lot of fun, all the magic cowboys and gunslinging, same for Elantris and Warbreaker. I've actually been thinking of going through all of Stormlight once I'm done in audiobook form, for the true Vorin male experience, which segues into a small disclaimer; I'm male and go by he/him pronouns. Honest mistake, no way to tell what pronouns to use with vague usernames unless it's specifically stated. Thanks for the advice, I'm really looking forward to immersing myself deeper into this universe, finishing Mistborn era 1 and 2 seems like a good place to start, then I'll likely move on to Warbreaker and then Elantris, then revisit Stormlight and polish off the rest at my leisure.
BenduLuke he/him Posted April 23, 2021 Posted April 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, Kaponkie said: Awesome, I'm actually really excited to read Mistborn era 2, it seems like a lot of fun, all the magic cowboys and gunslinging, same for Elantris and Warbreaker. I've actually been thinking of going through all of Stormlight once I'm done in audiobook form, for the true Vorin male experience, which segues into a small disclaimer; I'm male and go by he/him pronouns. Honest mistake, no way to tell what pronouns to use with vague usernames unless it's specifically stated. Thanks for the advice, I'm really looking forward to immersing myself deeper into this universe, finishing Mistborn era 1 and 2 seems like a good place to start, then I'll likely move on to Warbreaker and then Elantris, then revisit Stormlight and polish off the rest at my leisure. My apologies in spansh (my second language) the ie suffix is more often associated with female. It is not quite cowboys more like turn of the century between cowboy and WWI. I do almost all these books in audio format since I rarely have time to just sit and read, but I do have time to listen while doing other things like driving, working, and going to bed.
Thaidakar the Ghostblood he/him Posted April 23, 2021 Posted April 23, 2021 12 hours ago, Kaponkie said: Thanks I'll do that I would read Mistborn Era 1 before Era 2, then Elantris is always good if you want something more. 1
Orlion Blight he/him Posted April 24, 2021 Posted April 24, 2021 Elantris will eventually become important again, but honestly focus on Mistborn first (Era 1 then Era 2) 1
Kaponkie Posted April 24, 2021 Author Posted April 24, 2021 23 hours ago, BenduLuke said: My apologies in spansh (my second language) the ie suffix is more often associated with female. It is not quite cowboys more like turn of the century between cowboy and WWI. I do almost all these books in audio format since I rarely have time to just sit and read, but I do have time to listen while doing other things like driving, working, and going to bed. No problem that makes perfect sense. Honestly turn of the century just makes it even better for me
Kaponkie Posted April 24, 2021 Author Posted April 24, 2021 22 hours ago, Thaidakar the Ghostblood said: I would read Mistborn Era 1 before Era 2, then Elantris is always good if you want something more. I've already read the first two era 1 books so I'll finish that first, thanks for the tip
BenduLuke he/him Posted April 24, 2021 Posted April 24, 2021 20 hours ago, Orlionra said: Elantris will eventually become important again, but honestly focus on Mistborn first (Era 1 then Era 2) I actually liked Emperors Soul better than Elantris and it is also on Sel. 51 minutes ago, Kaponkie said: No problem that makes perfect sense. Honestly turn of the century just makes it even better for me Once you finishe the Cosmere the Reconners are enjoyable if you like a twist on superheroes. It starts with Steelheart. Legion from my perspective shadows Shallon. As for the Alcatraz series I haven't laughed so much since I read Xanth. I plan to start Skyward series soon, perhaps I will read white sand first there isn't an audio version yet though. 1
Orlion Blight he/him Posted April 24, 2021 Posted April 24, 2021 45 minutes ago, BenduLuke said: I actually liked Emperors Soul better than Elantris and it is also on Sel. How could I have forgotten about Emperor's Soul?! Yeah, Emperor's Soul is arguably the best thing Sanderson has written, and you don't have to read anything else beforehand! It's the very rare Sanderson Standalone! (Almost all the other "standalones" are clearly part 1 of a multipart story) 2
BenduLuke he/him Posted April 27, 2021 Posted April 27, 2021 On 4/24/2021 at 3:27 PM, Orlionra said: How could I have forgotten about Emperor's Soul?! Yeah, Emperor's Soul is arguably the best thing Sanderson has written, and you don't have to read anything else beforehand! It's the very rare Sanderson Standalone! (Almost all the other "standalones" are clearly part 1 of a multipart story) Its one of the reasons I recomended Arcanum unbound that and edgedancer.
+Child of Hodor Posted April 29, 2021 Posted April 29, 2021 (edited) Emperor's Soul is short and great. Warbreaker would be the most relevant novel to read after Stormlight. It has more direct connections to Stormlight than any other and is a stand alone novel. Edited April 29, 2021 by Child of Hodor
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