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Book 1 in The Stormlight Archive

The Way of Kings

by Brandon Sanderson

1,280 pages

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About The Way of Kings

Who wrote The Way of Kings?
The Way of Kings was written by Brandon Sanderson.
Is The Way of Kings part of a series?
Yes. The Way of Kings is book 1 in the The Stormlight Archive series, and it is the best place to start reading the series.
How many pages is The Way of Kings?
The Way of Kings is 1,280 pages long.
What books are similar to The Way of Kings?
If you enjoyed The Way of Kings, readers also recommend The Grace of Kings, The Black Prism, The Will of the Many and Of Blood and Fire.

About Brandon Sanderson

New York Times bestselling author of 45+ million books worldwide. Creator of the Cosmere universe, master of intricate magic systems, and architect of epic fantasy sagas including Mistborn and The Stormlight Archive. Hugo Award winner.

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