“The Way of Kings” is the first book in Brandon Sanderson’s epic fantasy series, The Stormlight Archive¹. Set on the planet Roshar, the story rotates between the points of view of several characters¹. The narrative begins 4500 years after the Last Desolation, a catastrophic war against the Voidbringers¹.

The book follows the lives of characters as they navigate through a world torn apart by war, politics, and magic². It explores themes of human resilience, the weight of history, and the search for truth³. The story is more than a tale of war and magic¹; it offers glimpses into the broader universe of the Cosmere and foreshadows deeper secrets³.