Books like Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson
The sequel to "The Way of Kings" expands the intricate saga on the world of Roshar. The Assassin in White, a silent threat to the realm, targets the angry high‑princes of Alethkar and the War of Reckoning. Kaladin, a low‑status dark‑eyed former penal‑slave, rises to command the royal guards and battles the assassin while learning new, alarming powers. Meanwhile, Shallan, burdened by her fractured memories, seeks the secrets of the Shattered Plains to prevent the return of the Voidbringers and the Desolation that could end civilization. In the midst of this, the Parshendi, guided by war‑leader Eshonai, choose to confront the supernatural forces that once drove them, risking everything for a chance at survival. Every character’s path intertwines with war, prophecy, and the shifting loyalties of a world that has never been peaceful again.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Brandon Sanderson
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