The Stormlight Archive concluded its first five-book arc with Wind and Truth, and Brandon Sanderson confirmed that it will be a while before the next half of the series begins. In the author Sanderson State blog post for 2024, he told fans to "savor"the newest addition to the fantasy series as he is"ready for a break" from it. Although Sanderson is writing a Rock-centric novel in the near future, his main focus in the coming years will be writing Born from the mists It was 3 and after him Elantris sequelae.
With that in mind, it could easily be a decade or more before he returns to the The Stormlight Archive. Even with Wind and TruthWith a satisfying ending, it will be a long and agonizing wait for those eager to return to this world. But despite Sanderson's latest news, Storm Archive update being a bit disappointing, could benefit the second arc in the long run. It wouldn't be the first time that a long wait has increased excitement for a series' return, and at least Sanderson is being transparent about it.
Breaking Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive Could Benefit Next Book in Series
This will give readers time to get lost in the series and its world
Original cover art for The Way of Kings, Oathbringer and Wind and Truth by Michael Whelan
Sanderson taking a break The Stormlight Archive could actually work in the series' favorincreasing anticipation of arc 2 over time. Readers aren't expecting new additions to the series anytime soon, so it's not like the wait is marked by frustration and disappointment. And the author is giving readers plenty of other stories to look forward to in the meantime - stories that are part of Sanderson's Cosmere and likely relate to THE Stormy Archivesecond half.
Time away can be good for readers as it will give them a chance to miss The Stormlight Archive before your return.
Time away can be good for readers as it will give them a chance to miss The Stormlight Archive before your return. Just as TV and film reunions are more exciting when they are years away from their original conclusion, The Stormlight Archivethe second arc will be even sweeter after some time away. The next Storm Archive the book will also feel like an event after such a long gap, and this could make arc 2 bigger than the first.
Stormlight Archive's second arc will likely be even bigger than the first
It will be an event (and you have to raise the stakes)
Original cover of Wind and Truth by Michael Whelan
Original cover of the Oathbringer and The Way of Kings UK editions, by Sam Green
As expectations rise for The Stormlight Archive arc 2, the next installment will receive more and more attention. As a result, the premiere of the second arc will likely be a huge event – even bigger than Wind and Truth2024 release. This means the next five installments will be even bigger than the first arcfrom the beginning Stormy Archive the books weren't as established or as anticipated.
Furthermore, Sanderson needs to find a way to overcome what he has already done. It will not be an easy task, but the scope of the author's work suggests he is up to the challenge. It helps that Sanderson clearly planned The Stormlight Archive as a 10-book series, so he probably already has a good idea of how the second arc will build on the first.