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Rhythm of War

Book Four of the Stormlight Archive
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Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson is a tale set in a world where magic, war, and politics interweave. As tensions escalate and a powerful new force threatens humanity, the protagonists must navigate a landscape of shifting alliances and emerging threats. With deep-rooted secrets unfolding, the story explores themes of sacrifice, leadership, and the enduring struggle for survival in a richly detailed fantasy universe.
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This book may appeal to you if you love epic battles, deep character development, and richly intricate world-building. It offers a unique blend of magic and politics, with intense emotional arcs and thrilling action. Fans of expansive fantasy series will appreciate the complexity and thought-provoking themes.

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Rhythm of War

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Rhythm of War, the highly anticipated fourth book in Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy series, The Stormlight Archive, delves deeper into the intricate world of Roshar, where ancient powers awaken, and the struggle for survival becomes ever more perilous. A year has passed since Dalinar Kholin and his Knights Radiant formed a coalition to resist the relentless enemy invasion. Yet, despite their efforts, they find themselves ensnared in a fierce stalemate with the forces of Odium. The looming spectre of betrayal by the cunning Taravangian only adds a layer of tension to their strategic endeavours.

As the tides of war ebb and flow, Navani Kholin and her team of scholars uncover technological advancements that stand to alter the very nature of the conflict. These breakthroughs, however, spark an arms race that tests the fundamental beliefs and unity of the Radiants. Meanwhile, the enemy is poised to execute a daring operation that could tip the scales dramatically, hinging on the secrets of an ancient tower that once served as the Radiant's stronghold.

Within this turbulent backdrop, Kaladin Stormblessed grapples with his changing role amid the Knights Radiant, as the Windrunners face an unprecedented crisis. The awakening of ever more deadly enemy Fused creates a dire need for new Radiants. Yet, as the honourspren refuse to bond with humans, the situation becomes desperate. Adolin and Shallan embark on a perilous mission to the honourspren stronghold of Lasting Integrity, tasked with persuading the reclusive spren to aid their cause against the malevolent god Odium. Failure could spell disaster, thrusting them into the heart of a brewing storm.

Brandon Sanderson continues to weave a masterful tapestry of intrigue, magic, and heroism. His characters are as nuanced and engaging as the richly developed world they inhabit, making Rhythm of War a captivating continuation of The Stormlight Archive.

Other Tor books by Brandon Sanderson

The Cosmere
The Stormlight Archive
The Way of Kings
Words of Radiance
Edgedancer (novella)
Oathbringer
Dawnshard (novella)
Rhythm of War

The Mistborn Saga
The Original Trilogy
Mistborn
The Well of Ascension
The Hero of Ages

Wax and Wayne
The Alloy of Law
Shadows of Self
The Bands of Mourning
The Lost Metal

Other Cosmere novels
Elantris
Warbreaker
Tress of the Emerald Sea
Yumi and the Nightmare Painter
The Sunlit Man

Collection
Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection

The Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians series
Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians
The Scrivener's Bones
The Knights of Crystallia
The Shattered Lens
The Dark Talent
Bastille vs. the Evil Librarians (with Janci Patterson)

Other novels
The Rithmatist
Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds
The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England

Other books by Brandon Sanderson

The Reckoners
Steelheart
Firefight
Calamity

Skyward
Skyward
Starsight
Cytonic
Skyward Flight (with Janci Patterson)
Defiant

Series: Stormlight Archive

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Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson is widely reviewed as a masterful continuation of the Stormlight Archive series. Reviewers praise Sanderson's exceptional talent in epic world-building, intricate magic systems, and character development, noting that he consistently raises the stakes in the fantasy genre. Known for his creativity and ability to engage readers, Sanderson is hailed as one of the most successful fantasy writers of the century.

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ISBN: 9780765365309

Publisher: Tor Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 June 2022

Imprint: Tor Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 53.0mm

Width: 104.0mm

Height: 170.0mm

Weight: 590g

Pages: 1296

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About the Author

Brandon Sanderson grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska. He lives in Utah with his wife and children and teaches creative writing at Brigham Young University. His bestsellers have sold 32 million copies worldwide and include the Mistborn saga; the Stormlight Archive novels; and other novels, including The Rithmatist, Steelheart, and Skyward. He won a Hugo Award for The Emperor's Soul, a novella set in the world of his acclaimed first novel, Elantris. Additionally, he completed Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time(R). Visit his website for behind-the-scenes information on all his books.

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