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That's close to what I was gonna say! So I'll do a slightly different spin. Avengers: Infinity War Skyward

I ship it! Kaladin and Jasnah work well together IMO because they don't need to be romantic. They have so much to learn from each other! Kaladin's most theorized arc is about his fourth ideal, and many readers believe it has to do with learning to acknowledge that he can't save everyone, and sometimes sacrifices need be made. Jasnah is the PERFECT teacher for that. With his caring heart, Kaladin would be able to temper whatever lesson Jasnah teaches him with empathy, creating a balance that would let him speak that fourth ideal. On the other hand, Jasnah needs to learn leadership. Jasnah is not good with people. She admits as much to Shallan when explaining why she really doesn't take on wards or apprentices. Oh, I have no doubts that our Alethi queen is amazing at politics and ruling, but she will need more than that in the coming times, and our bridgeboy, being the complete opposite, is the man to teach her. To date, we've seen Kaladin: raise slaves to the point where they were even respected/envied by soldiers, who later became an honor guard; guard and guide a group of what amounts to demons in-world to safety; and join and become high ranking member of the Wall Guard and convince them to help lead an assault to save Elhokar's son. Heck, Bridge Four might be the most progressive group in the world to date! They've got royalty from the horneater peaks as their chef, the son of the most powerful man in the world as a member, a Listener, and females training to be Radiants! Not to mention that Bridge Four has the most Radiants on the "good side" to date. Besides, Kaladin would be a good person to help show Jasnah's caring side. When it comes to respect, I'm pretty sure Jasnah would be near the top of the list for Kaladin (assuming they get to talk more). She's one of the most brilliant minds in the world, niece to his new boss/leader, and a Radiant. And Jasnah could feel the same for Kaladin. He's smart, educated, dedicated to his job and his people, snarky enough to hold his own, and a good leader. And given how Kaladin and his men have saved most of her living family at some point or another, she can't really dismiss him as lucky or irrelevant either. Heck, Elhokar's death might actually be a good starting point for them to bond. The main things that could get in the way are: religion, age, and sexuality. For religion, it seems like Kaladin is pretty agnostic in the books (his mom is superstitious, and he practiced Vorinism, but he doesn't seem to be a hardcore believer). So I don't think that would be a problem. Age could be a problem, but that would be more on their side than ours. Do they care? If not, go for it. Sexuality is the biggest roadblock since we don't know what Jasnah thinks of anything related to this topic. But that's why I like Kaladin and Jasnah forming a relationship - IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE ROMANTIC. I honestly think them forming a relationship - be it as peers, friends, or lovers - would be so beneficial for them that actual romance isn't necessary. Lastly, if Kaladin and Jasnah do get together and end up married, I'd find that kinda hilarious. On Jasnah's end, she married a darkeyed man who was enslaved by her most persistent - and annoying - suitor. For Kaladin, he spent his childhood informally engaged to a lighteyed noble, only to end up married to a different light eyed noble (who happens to be a queen). And then the Way of Kings as a title would be so obvious in retrospect! It might not be irony, but it'd sure be more than coincidence.

I unfortunately don't know that many actors either - or at least younger actors - but I assume they'd do a lot of scouting from 13 Reasons Why, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and Stranger Things. I mean, I could kinda see Natalia Dyer (Nancy aka Main Kid's Older Sister) as Spensa.

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS! I'll keep it simple and limit it to the Cosmere First and foremost, I am a Kaladin x Jasnah shipper. Even outside of a romantic relationship, I feel like they have so much to learn from another and to respect in each other that they could form a very intimate (but not necessarily romantic) bond. I will also accept Kaladin and "Azure" but I'm not sure about that one fully. Other than that...I think Renarin and Lift (POST TIME SKIP) would be cute. Like Lift would have a crush on Renarin and express it in a weird way (like offering him food). Renarin would be flustered and have no idea how to react. Pure fluff, but it's fun to imagine. Szeth and Venli could bond over their past actions, but Venli might work better as a (NON ROMANTIC) companion for Dalinar and Navani. Szeth could also work well with Azure, given they're on a collision path in the first place, and I can see Szeth exiling himself from Roshar and becoming a world-hopper at the end. Crack-ships include: Kaladin x Spensa (they'd be that weird-yet-functional couple) Hoid x Shai (Catch Me If You Can) Sazed x Jasnah (the god and the atheist)

Lol thanks! Only 3 (potentially 4) more years to find out!

Falchion or Bort (joke from friends). But I like Reverie the best. Daydreamin' for life!

I said this in a previous post, but I believe that Doomslug is a "watcher" from the aliens, checking to see if humanity is ready to join other species among the stars. I think humanity joining the stars again because of Spensa's actions (her determination in fixing M-Bot, friendship and leadership with Rig and Skyward Flight, compassion and sacrifice when dealing with the Lifebuster at the end) would be a very Sanderson ending, and fits slightly with some of his other series endings.

Going off that, maybe the Glyphs on Kaladin's head chapters are a glyph-pair of "Storm" and "Blessed" to make his "new last name." This might look unlikely, especially since the glyph for "storm," - zeras - looks nothing like the glyph on the flag. But the glyphs for khokh and linil look very little like the glyph for Kholin.

He writes steampunk, a genre I tried to get into and failed to do so before Mistborn Era 2. And whenever he explains the trade system in the cognitive realm, I'll start to love economics.

Not sure if I put it here or on Reddit, but I'm of the theory that Doomslug is actually a being sent by part of that alien coalition to watch and see if humanity is ready to rejoin society. Or more insidiously for more human tech, given HOW advanced humans were in D.E. and how advanced M-Bot is. I'm a fan of the first theory because I think it fits the pattern from some of Sanderson's previous works. For hints (and potential spoilers):

So I remembered with the timeframe not working out part. I momentarily forgot that Eras 2&3 take place between SA arcs. Which is why it's back to the drawing board!

I mean, does it negate my theory that much? The Set has Kandra working for them that Harmony seemingly doesn't know about. Couldn't it be possible that the worldhopping society has one as well? Or maybe as a revised theory, this could lead to proof that Kelsier made it off Scadrial with some Southern Scadrians between...wait...timeframe doesn't work out...sigh. Back to the drawing board!

I have a low-key, crack theory that Iyatil is the shapeshifting Kandra...

Nice! That's really close to my theories! I think Larkins ARE a form of dragons, at least Rosharan ones. And I do believe we'll see at least one radiant riding a giant Larkin before the end of the series.

Feruchemy and either 1. Fifth heightening 2. Two surges (regrowth and either Tension or Abrasion) 3. A DAWNSHARD. Yeah, it wasn't on the list, but it's fun to include.

ROUND 2 (and a week or so later): ANIME BOOGALOO Young, Flashback Dalinar And now that's out of the way, I thought I'd give books/series theme songs too. And prepare for a LOT of anime songs (because I always picture books I read with anime openings and endings). Wheel of Time (opening) Kaladin (and WoK opening) Also Kaladin (post-bridge 4 until The Chasm) Words of Radiance "opening" (and Shallan's theme) Shallan in Oathbringer Dalinar (and Oathbringer opening) Spensa Skyward as a whole I'm sure I'll do a part 3 eventually...whenever I reread the Reckoners trilogy...

How do y'all think the story is going to progress? SPOILERS FOR POPULAR POST APOCALYPTIC YA SERIES! READ AT YOUR OWN RISK. If it was a "normal YA" story, they'd: Find out that other societies humans exist and there's a rebellion going on by the end of book 2. Have the main character be crushed by the end of book 3. The rebellion regroups and wins the larger way by the end of book 4, exposing any unsavory truths along the way But...we all know these stories. My personal two theories are: 1. They'll find a new society of humans who will actually be antagonists 2. Doomslug is actually a monitor that will prove that humanity is ready to join the ranks of higher species. So how do YOU think the future books will go?

An added thought: This book definitely felt like Sanderson still had some "Stormlight writing" in him with the additions of the interludes and the drawings. If this is a constant thing going forward, I am ALL ABORD. The interludes aren't anything special, but they definitely helped flesh out Ironsides, and while the drawings are simple, they add so much in terms of cinematic value! It makes me feel like I'm getting the most bang for my buck.

How about a different fix? MMMMMMM....GOOD LIES. ...and now I can't stop thinking about M-Bot as a crack-ship (crack ship? HA!) for Pattern...and it would be glorious...

Don't worry, that's just a sign you want more! It's longer than any of his other non-Cosmere books: Steelheart was roughly 318 pages in the hardcover, Calamity was 410. Skyward is a tiny bit over 500. I think it's just the mix of 1) we had the pre-released chapters, so it's less of the actual book we read. And 2) the last book we had by Sanderson was over 1200 pages long. Skyward is a little over of 1/3 of that, and not nearly as dense. Honestly, since we're getting 4 of these books instead of the usual trilogy* I'd say we have plenty of time for more story. *I mark this down because recently it seems like his trilogies have been running away from him...

Just finished! I like Quirk the best, but I feel for Morningtide. I honestly think Spensa's growth is one of the most realistic growth patterns we've seen of Sanderson's characters. I'm excited to see where she goes from here and how the story continues.

I could see it happening, but not for a while at least though (and I'm one of those crazy Kaladin x Jasnah shippers first and foremost! ) Shallan needs two things in my opinion: 1. Respect/validation 2. Stability/someone who knows her As long as Shallan and Jasnah have their mentor/student relationship, Shallan will never have the respect/validation she craves from Jasnah. And while Shallan is trying to break that pattern and be seen as a peer, Jasnah doesn't seem to see the problem with it. In terms of stability/someone who knows her, Jasnah should be the best person for that, but she's too focused on saving the world. So it could happen, and it would be interesting to see, but I'm not sure Jasnah can provide what Shallan needs.

Just a weird thought re-reading the chapter, but maybe the Krell attack patterns are similar to what Spin pulls to win the simulation race/game. I can't think of a more complex theory than that at the moment, but I could totally see Sanderson using that as some sort of Chekhov's skill or maneuver.

Thanks! I'm a fan of Shardcast and I haven't been scared away yet! Thanks! 1. Pretty much everything but Infinity Blade and some short stories. 2. Mistborn: The Final Empire, but I do think SA is his best work. 3. Both tabletops and RPGs! So yeah Fire Emblem is inspiration for the name lol! Thank you! Thank you!

Hello all! Medium-time lurker, long time procrastinator, first time joiner! Glad to be a part of the community! I won't contribute much in the way of high-concept theories, but I'll do my best to have a good time!