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Synopsis
"Powerhouse narrating duo Michael Kramer and Kate Reading bring their outstanding skills to this stunning continuation of the Stormlight Archive series... This audiobook is truly a masterpiece of story and performance." (AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award winner) An instant number-one New York Times best seller and a USA Today and Indie best seller! The Stormlight Archive saga continues in Rhythm of War , the eagerly awaited sequel to Brandon Sanderson's number-one New York Times best-selling Oathbringer , from an epic fantasy writer at the top of his game. After forming a coalition of human resistance against the enemy invasion, Dalinar Kholin and his Knights Radiant have spent a year fighting a protracted, brutal war. Neither side has gained an advantage, and the threat of a betrayal by Dalinar’s crafty ally Taravangian looms over every strategic move. Now, as new technological discoveries by Navani Kholin’s scholars begin to change the face of the war, the enemy prepares a bold and dangerous operation. The arms race that follows will challenge the very core of the Radiant ideals, and potentially reveal the secrets of the ancient tower that was once the heart of their strength. At the same time that Kaladin Stormblessed must come to grips with his changing role within the Knights Radiant, his Windrunners face their own problem: As more and more deadly enemy Fused awaken to wage war, no more honorspren are willing to bond with humans to increase the number of Radiants. Adolin and Shallan must lead the coalition’s envoy to the honorspren stronghold of Lasting Integrity and either convince the spren to join the cause against the evil god Odium, or personally face the storm of failure. A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
Is Rhythm of War appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This epic fantasy features extended battle sequences with on-page violence and injury, complex political intrigue, and mature themes including PTSD and depression. Characters struggle with mental health challenges and the moral complexities of war.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, war, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be captivated by the intricate magic system, massive world-building, and multiple compelling characters fighting to save their world from a god-like enemy.