Will I love Words of Radiance?

Rarely do I find a sequel as good as the first book. 

When clever ideas from the first book peter out, sequels lose their freshness and sense of wonder, turning them into stale, unremarkable remakes. Then, my fandom for the author diminishes as well. Despite my enthusiastic admiration of Sanborn’s creative prowess, I couldn’t finish the Mistborn sequel for that very reason.

Words of Radiance worldbuilding is a notable exception. It keeps digging deeper and grows more and more complex. Similarly, the characters continue to evolve.

For me, character growth and worldbuilding drive a story more than any other factors.… show more.

I think Words of Radiance is my favorite book out of the Stormlight series. Just reading about Kaladin's story arc from where he began to what he achieved in WoR was epic enough. But the best part about the book and subsequent series, is the relationshi[ps between the character and their growth together while dealing with basically the end of their world at every turn. You just fall in love with them and the different magic systems are unique and pretty awesome. Also, I just love the whole connected universe Sanderson created. I get lost in it all the time… show more.

Every entry of Brandon Sanderson’s Stormlight Archive is epic, hands down.

Filled with fantasy lore, action, weird magic, and displeased gods, yes, there is something good to say about every book in the series so far. But book 2, Words of Radiance, is filled with moment after moment where I found myself standing up and pumping my fist in the air after the story’s main protagonist does something terrifically badass, especially in the latter half of the novel.

It’s got all the other good stuff, too. Like its predecessor, The Way of Kings, it has plenty of light humor, moments… show more.