The Way of Kings
by Brandon Sanderson, Brandon Sanderson, Brandon Sanderson, Brandon Sanderson
A young surgeon-turned-soldier, a highborn son of scandal, and an assassin must unite as the ancient order of Knights Radiant returns — and a dark force stirs from the east.
Reviews(10)
Sam Rivera reviewed The Way of Kings
Nov 17, 2025
Really, really good. I stayed up way too late three nights in a row and I don't regret a single minute of lost sleep. The characters feel like people I actually know.
The Way of Kings
Brandon Sanderson
A young surgeon-turned-soldier, a highborn son of scandal, and an assassin must unite as the ancient order of Knights Radiant returns — and a dark force stirs from the east.
Remy Dubois reviewed The Way of Kings
Mar 3, 2026
Everything I want from this kind of book. Big ideas, compelling characters, a plot that justifies its length, and an ending that earns its emotional weight. Highly recommended.
The Way of Kings
Brandon Sanderson
A young surgeon-turned-soldier, a highborn son of scandal, and an assassin must unite as the ancient order of Knights Radiant returns — and a dark force stirs from the east.
Nora Johansson reviewed The Way of Kings
Feb 21, 2026
Beautiful, moving, and occasionally genuinely funny. The writing is a step above the genre average in ways that are hard to articulate but impossible to miss.
The Way of Kings
Brandon Sanderson
A young surgeon-turned-soldier, a highborn son of scandal, and an assassin must unite as the ancient order of Knights Radiant returns — and a dark force stirs from the east.
Rafael Guzman reviewed The Way of Kings
Oct 15, 2025
Good but not great. The first half is stronger than the second, and I was more gripped by the ideas than the execution. Worth reading once.
The Way of Kings
Brandon Sanderson
A young surgeon-turned-soldier, a highborn son of scandal, and an assassin must unite as the ancient order of Knights Radiant returns — and a dark force stirs from the east.
Clara Schmidt reviewed The Way of Kings
Sep 8, 2025
Changed how I think about what fiction can do. I'll be recommending this to everyone I meet for the foreseeable future. An absolute masterpiece.
The Way of Kings
Brandon Sanderson
A young surgeon-turned-soldier, a highborn son of scandal, and an assassin must unite as the ancient order of Knights Radiant returns — and a dark force stirs from the east.
Omar Shaikh reviewed The Way of Kings
Oct 9, 2025
This is exactly the kind of book I'd recommend to someone who wasn't sure if they'd like the genre. Safe, well-made, and engaging without being demanding.
The Way of Kings
Brandon Sanderson
A young surgeon-turned-soldier, a highborn son of scandal, and an assassin must unite as the ancient order of Knights Radiant returns — and a dark force stirs from the east.
Rohan Gupta reviewed The Way of Kings
Jan 30, 2026
Rare reading experience: I felt moved, challenged, entertained, and expanded. The world it builds is extraordinary; the people in that world are even better.
The Way of Kings
Brandon Sanderson
A young surgeon-turned-soldier, a highborn son of scandal, and an assassin must unite as the ancient order of Knights Radiant returns — and a dark force stirs from the east.
Soraya Ahmadi reviewed The Way of Kings
Dec 17, 2025
This book broke me and then put me back together better. I don't say that lightly. It's the kind of thing you read once and carry with you forever.
The Way of Kings
Brandon Sanderson
A young surgeon-turned-soldier, a highborn son of scandal, and an assassin must unite as the ancient order of Knights Radiant returns — and a dark force stirs from the east.
Simone Laurent reviewed The Way of Kings
Feb 18, 2026
Knocked me sideways. I wasn't expecting to be this affected by a fantasy novel. The emotional intelligence here is remarkable.
The Way of Kings
Brandon Sanderson
A young surgeon-turned-soldier, a highborn son of scandal, and an assassin must unite as the ancient order of Knights Radiant returns — and a dark force stirs from the east.
Chiara Esposito reviewed The Way of Kings
Mar 6, 2026
Reads like the author had a genuinely great idea and then wasn't quite sure how to end it. The journey is worth it even if the destination disappoints slightly.
The Way of Kings
Brandon Sanderson
A young surgeon-turned-soldier, a highborn son of scandal, and an assassin must unite as the ancient order of Knights Radiant returns — and a dark force stirs from the east.