

Sanderson explores new parts of Roshar, introducing new characters while progressing the stories of those fans already know and care about. "Oathbringer" met and exceeded all of my expectations. To them I simply say: It was worth the wait. Those who have read Stormlight Archive books one and two, "The Way of Kings" and "Words of Radiance," have likely already preordered "Oathbringer," counting the down the three years, eight months and 10 days for book three's release. The Desolation, a foretold destruction of the world, has begun. Ancient enemies, the Voidbringers, have returned to wage war not just against the kingdoms, but humanity as well. The new Everstorm (also called the "True Desolation") has arrived, leaving destruction in its wake. In "Oathbringer," though, Roshar is changing.

Set in the fictional world of Roshar, Sanderson has created a lived-in world whose inhabitants are unique, yet relatable and familiar. "Oathbringer" is the third installment in Sanderson's Stormlight Archive series, an ambitious project with 10 planned books. Clocking in at 391,840 words across 1,264 pages, epic is the only word for fantasy writer Brandon Sanderson's latest tome, "Oathbringer." There is fantasy and then there is epic fantasy.

" OATHBRINGER : Book Three of the Stormlight Archive," by Brandon Sanderson, Tor Books, 1248 pages (f) (ages 14 and up)
