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Words of Radiance

The Stormlight Archive, Book 2

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Words of Radiance

Written by: Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by: Michael Kramer, Kate Reading
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From number one New York Times best-selling author Brandon Sanderson, Words of Radiance, audiobook two of the Stormlight Archive, continues the immersive fantasy epic that The Way of Kings began.

Expected by his enemies to die the miserable death of a military slave, Kaladin survived to be given command of the royal bodyguards, a controversial first for a low-status "darkeyes". Now he must protect the king and Dalinar from every common peril as well as the distinctly uncommon threat of the Assassin, all while secretly struggling to master remarkable new powers that are somehow linked to his honorspren, Syl.

The Assassin, Szeth, is active again, murdering rulers all over the world of Roshar, using his baffling powers to thwart every bodyguard and elude all pursuers. Among his prime targets is Highprince Dalinar, widely considered the power behind the Alethi throne. His leading role in the war would seem reason enough, but the Assassin’s master has much deeper motives.

Brilliant but troubled Shallan strives along a parallel path. Despite being broken in ways she refuses to acknowledge, she bears a terrible burden: to somehow prevent the return of the legendary Voidbringers and the civilization-ending Desolation that will follow. The secrets she needs can be found at the Shattered Plains, but just arriving there proves more difficult than she could have imagined.

Meanwhile, at the heart of the Shattered Plains, the Parshendi are making an epochal decision. Hard pressed by years of Alethi attacks, their numbers ever shrinking, they are convinced by their war leader, Eshonai, to risk everything on a desperate gamble with the very supernatural forces they once fled. The possible consequences for Parshendi and humans alike, indeed, for Roshar itself, are as dangerous as they are incalculable.

©2014 Dragonsteel Entertainment, LLC (P)2014 Macmillan Audio
Action & Adventure Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Military Fiction Royalty King Assassin War Bodyguard Young Adult
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Starts slow but man is the ending worth it. 10/10

Amazing how all of the narrative threads weave together by the end, the epilogue is mind blowing.

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Truly amazing

I don't know what to say, it really was better then the first book(if even possible)
Yes, some questions will be answered. But many more will be brought up for future books. I recommend a background rain/environment soundtrack as you read some parts of the book for an even better experience! Now go get this one.

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Very Slow Build Up

It took a really long time before anything really happens, the character progression felt intentionally stalled and there was a noticeable gloom on every chapter Kaladin was apart of, which would be alright if he wasn't also gloomy when good things happened. By the end of the book I started liking his character again; but the first 40+ hours I found myself dreading Kaladin chapters.

The world building is top-notch and the characters are mostly likeable (except the minor issues I mentioned earlier) I would have preferred more exciting moments rather than a lot of political and philosophical discussions.

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Good stuff

Bit rough in the middle but several twists and turns keeps it interesting and the end makes it all worth it

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brilliant book <3

one of my favorite fantasy novels. on my third relisten now. highly recommend this and the way of kings.

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amazing

such a good book!! great and wonderful fantasy series

the narrators are really good, although I hate the accent they chose for Thelians (personally though)

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Steady Build Up with Immense Payoff

It’s long but you won’t stop listening. Easily understood why it’s rated as high as it is.

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Awesome author, awesome series.

This is a great series so far, I'm really enjoying it. I'm always fascinated by how inventive Brandon Sanderson's universes are. Completely unique, and he keeps making more.

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amazing book

This audiobook is an awesome continuation and a must listen! thanks #Audible1 for the amazing production.

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Lost way too much sleep during this epic story

Addicting, the writing is amazing, lots of detail without dragging on. Twists and turns keeps you on the edge of your seat. Started the next book right away

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