I'll put it like this. Kaladin and Syl are coworkers. Syl is like that coworker who tries to set you up with a date. Kaladin is that guy who doesn't want to be in a relationship.
"The transponder has been switched around. Your ship is now the Grey Wake. I'll run back and launch my... the extra ship."
Ryn turned around and walked to the cargo bay.
He tapped his comlink.
"Aerith. How copy?"
I'd start with Mistborn. It's where most people start, and I quite liked it.
If you like big books, then go for the Stormlight Archive.
Skyward do be good too.