Following the devastating Everstorm that sweeps across Roshar, the Parshendi—now the Fused—awaken to their true heritage, transforming the once-peaceful parshmen into a hostile force bent on reclaiming their world. Humanity faces an existential threat, and the fleeting victory at Thaylen City comes at an immense cost. Kaladin Stormblessed grapples with the morality of fighting the newly aware parshmen, whose millennium-long enslavement by humans now fuels their rage. Meanwhile, in the ancient, towering city of Urithiru, Shallan Davar delves into the mysteries of the Knights Radiant's former stronghold, unearthing dark secrets that could either save or doom Roshar. Central to this unfolding crisis is Dalinar Kholin, who must confront his own blood-soaked past as the Blackthorn and embrace a new, daunting vision: uniting all the disparate nations of Roshar against the common enemy. His personal journey of redemption and leadership is critical, for only through unity and a restored understanding of the Knights Radiant's true purpose can civilization hope to survive.
Critical Reception
"A monumental achievement in epic fantasy, "Oathbringer" solidified Brandon Sanderson's reputation for intricate world-building, compelling character arcs, and a relentlessly escalating narrative."