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Dawnshard (The Stormlight Archive, #3.5)

Brandon Sanderson
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Dawnshard (The Stormlight Archive, #3.5)

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2020

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Brandon Sanderson

Dawnshard (The Stormlight Archive, #3.5)

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

171

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Action & Adventure
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

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Super Short Summary

In Brandon Sanderson's novella Dawnshard from The Stormlight Archive series, a crew led by a person named Rysn ventures to the mythical island of Akinah. They aim to uncover secrets tied to the powerful Dawnshards. This adventure explores themes of discovery, personal growth, and the significance of choice within the wider epic narrative.

Reviews & Readership

4.6

110,396 ratings

92%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

1%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Brandon Sanderson's Dawnshard expands the world of The Stormlight Archive with engaging new perspectives and deep character development. Fans praise its tight pacing and rich lore, but some note it feels like a novella rather than a full novel and may lack standalone appeal. Overall, it effectively enhances the epic saga while intriguing loyal readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Dawnshard (The Stormlight Archive, #3.5)?

A reader who enjoys Dawnshard by Brandon Sanderson would likely appreciate epic fantasy with rich world-building and intricate magic systems. Fans of Patrick Rothfuss's The Name of the Wind and Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series may find this novella compelling due to its depth, adventure, and character development.

4.6

110,396 ratings

92%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

1%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

171

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Action & Adventure
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

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