It's difficult to review and share feedback on an excerpt but I think Sanderson has created such a rich and vibrant world that even readinging only a few hundred pages is enough to get a sense of what's yet to come.

The characters are multifaceted and fleshed out in such a way to even if the intricacies of the previous books plotpoints are forgotten, we have a strong impression of how they would/should react and what they stand for.

I love what these few hundred pages are setting up and can't wait for the full release.

Thank you to Tor books and Netgalley for the sneak peak!

“We are broken, Shallan,” Kelek finally said. “We are not the heroes you wish us to be. Not anymore.”
Boy, are we in for a ride with this one! Branderson is back with yet another epic that’s the longest in the series yet! And I don’t know if I’m ready for the emotional damage that’s sure to come. I swear, if Kaladin doesn’t get a happy ending I will riot.
As with the previous books in the series, we start with a Gavilar prologue that I honestly struggled through. Not because of bad writing or boring plot but simply because I just hate Gavilar that much. But then we jump into Kaladin’s POV so everything was good from there. The story starts with Kaladin on a…I won’t say high note, but definitely not a low note. Kaladin is forced to sit out of the coming war, instead being sent on a road trip with the last person you’d expect—Szeth son-son-Vallano, Truthless of Shinovar. Expect some weird, hilarious, and awkward interactions as the two get to know each other! I’m kind of hoping for them to become besties because that would be funny and make Adolin jealous. Also, Syl. Syl is still best girl and I love her.
Meanwhile, Shallan is in a better place mentally, and Adolin is, well, Adolin. The two start out in Shadesmar, doing their best to recruit honorspren for the cause and build their Radiant army in case of disaster. (Which, knowing Branderson, is more than likely to happen.) To be honest, their part of the story kind of went over my head since it’s been so long since I’ve read the previous books, so I don’t really remember a lot of the characters, but I’m just going to Wiki Fandom it and call it a day.
I don’t want to say too much to keep the spoilers at bay, but Branderson has not disappointed so far, so I’m sure that when we finally get our hands on a copy of Wind and Truth, we’re going to have to buckle up and grab the tissues, because who knows who might die this time around.
NOTE: I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley for review purposes only. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Brandon Sanderson is truly a Wordsmith. He creates such beautiful, human characters with so much depth and complexity. I have never really been one to annotate my books, but his words make me want to highlight and comment and doodle all over the place. I love the growth that the characters are showing in this book, and cannot wait to get my hands on the whole book in December.

Truly wonderful! I am a huge fan of the series and this excerpt has really excited me for what is to come in the finale. It was really interesting to see more and more aspects of the Cosmere seeming to become important for the conclusion as well! I can't give a too detailed review as this is not the entirety of the book. But I certainly excited and can say that this stands up to the standard I expect from this author at this point.

Absolutely wonderful! I was on the edge of seat the entire time. I cannot wait for the full release!

Mild Spoilers, Based on an advanced excerpt of the first 324 pages.

In 10 days, the contest of champions begins. A new Shard has risen. The Assassin in White and Stormblessed seek one of the most dangerous of the lost heralds. The Ghostbloods make their move. The armies of Roshar clash. The fate of the Cosmere hangs in the balance. It's the beginning of the end for The Stormlight Archive era 1 and the tension can be felt in every page. Brandon Sanderson is known for his ability to draw all of his plots together for bombastic finales and Wind and Truth is shaping up to be a bombastic climax from beginning to end.

The first a couple of chapters are a masterpiece! I cannot wait for the whole book to come out! Thank you so much for the opportunity! ☺️

How to write a review for an excerpt of the final book of one of my favorite fantasy series of all time (The Stormlight Archives), by one of my favorite fantasy authors of all time?? All I can say is that Brandon Sanderson has f***ing done it again and given us a masterpiece. I cannot WAIT to eat up the rest of this book and witness the most epic Sanderlanche of all time that blows all my theories out of the water (AKA a mind-blowing to an amazing series of incredible scope). Release day cannot come soon enough!

Thank you to NetGalley, Brandon Sanderson, and Tor for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own!

Even after reading only the beginning, I see this is a masterpiece. I cannot wait to read the whole book in one day when it is out. Thanks for the opportunity!

How do you start a review for this amazing excerpt, except for with a squeal of excitement for the rest to come.

Wind and Truth continues the journeys and growth of some of my most favorite literary characters. This is book 5 in a very substantial series, so please do not try to read these out of order. You really do need to understand where we have come from in the other books to know what is fully going on in this one.

Dalinar is preparing for a battle against Odium but quickly learns things may be stacked against him as the contract seems to have loopholes in favor of Odium.

Kaladin finds a new purpose in the empire after Dalinar relieves him of duty as the head of the Windrunners and asks him to help others who are finding it difficult to work through their own emotions and minds. Instead of being a doctor of surgery, his role as a therapist grows as he starts to work with Szeth on facing his internal demons and possibly an insane Herald along the way.

Shallan, Jasnah, Adolin, and so many others are also working on their own objectives and they are all incredibly important in their own ways. I don't want to reveal too much about what happens in the first 400 pages, but I will say the action seems to be rolling along at a great pace and I cannot wait to get my hands on the rest of the book to finish what I expect will be another magnificent installment.

I just finished the ARC and Wow, This was incredible! I cant wait to finish the book in December. review to come :) Another big win for Brandon Sanderson

Finally seeing the prologue from Gavilar's POV, everything makes sense. It actually made me grab the first one and reread the scene. 10/10 there. After that, it was a pretty slow start. There are a lot of strings and plots that need to come together so it's understandable that we have to take our time with them. I'm still counting down the days until the book is fully out!

Sanderson has done it again! I can't wait for the rest of the book; this short excerpt was terrific, and now I'm hooked. December can't come fast enough, and I'm beyond excited to see what else happens in his fifth installment.

I received this extended excerpt from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Brandon Sanderson.. what a guy, and what a phenomenal book so far.

I am so excited to see where these characters go as we get to the contest of champions. As always, it's wonderfully well written, the characters are phenomenal, and the plot is plotting. I love it, and I can't wait to read the full book in the next month!

I AM SO EXCITED AND ALSO DISTRAUGHT BECAUSE I KNOW PEOPLE WILL DIE AND I DON’T KNOW WHO!!!!
The writing is beautiful and the characters still feel like themselves (duh of course , i expected nothing less)
The world building continues!!!!!!!! I AM SAT! I CANT WAIT!!!!

Once again Mr Sanderson has smashed it this is a fantastic start to what is the end to an amazing series

Brandon Sanderson knocks it out of the park every single time. An incredible start to the final book of this series.

Wow, I am hooked! This excerpt really hooked me and I wanted to keep reading more. Super excited to get my hands on this book when it comes out!

Brandon Sanderson is a crazy good author who is know for his intricate world-building, imaginative magic systems, and prolific output, especially in Mistborn and The Stormlight Archive. Mistborn offers a heist-style adventure with an original, metal-based magic system and deep character arcs. The Stormlight Archive takes epic fantasy to new heights, with a vast cast and nuanced themes of morality and redemption. Sanderson’s writing is accessible, his pacing tight, and he blends action with introspection. I can't wait for the entire book!! My friends and I have been reading the books and we can't put them down!!!

This is just mean! How on earth am I suppose to wait till December to read the next 1,000 pages! If the rest of the book is as good as this sample, we are not ready for what lies ahead. Brandon Sanderson rarely misses and this absolutely will not miss. We start off hot and the momentum does not slow down. PLEASE GIMME THE REST!