Recs if you like Warbreaker...

I've noticed most fantasy lists are saturated with YA and romantasy books, but some of us crave adult high-stakes adventures. If you enjoy epic stakes, deep characters, and majestic world-building (without the distraction of romance) this list is for you. For series, I've only added the first book. 📖

There are a lot of suggested Cosmere Reading orders, but I really wanted to read in the order that Sanderson himself suggested. He has a video he released on YouTube with a suggested reading order for his books, so I put together a list that reflects what he posted in that video. The short stories that aren't tied to any particular series are sprinkled in between some of the larger reads like the Stormlight Books. If you have suggestions on how to order said short stories, i'm open to move them around, but please be kind and understand that this entire thing is going to be subjective. Even Sanderson's video was loose in its suggestions, like he didn't want to dictate what his readers pick up. That said, here's the list!

A list of fantasy where colour plays an important role. There is a colour based magic system or colour in some way that has a strong significance or ties in with the plot intricately.
ETA : Please also look at the comments here for some amazing recs from the community here

"I feel like you're just here for the swords." 🙂‍↕️

A collection of books in which the sword/s have a very important role to play in the narrative.

30 of the best epic high fantasy books with the highest stakes, featuring richly detailed worlds, intricate magic systems, and immersive storytelling.

Two nobles arranged in marriage, magical worlds, fragile political alliances, kingdoms at stake... what could go wrong?

Some marriages will flourish, some are simply convenient, and some won't end happily ever after ❤️‍🔥

Cosmere Reading List by Publication Order

Short stories and novellas may overlap with Arcanum Unbounded.

If you’re planning to read White Sands go for the Omnibus version instead of the single volumes.

series + standalones that actually feel like a different world (and are more about fantasy-type things than romance-type things). lemme know if i’m missing one of your faves and i’ll give it a read!

based entirely on my personal taste (because it is infallible)

Brandon Sanderson universe ~ Cosmere 🌑

I keep reading books with talking swords recently?

A list created using the Reddit forum r/Fantasy 2024 fantasy (and sci-fi) standalones which was voted on by the community

a list of book recs where the relationship between the main character and their siblings (or sibling coded characters) has a main focus in the story. family dynamics and relationships are truly my favourite trope

Fantasy books with gods and goddesses. Fantastical pantheons, gods walking the earth, godkillers and more. (feel free to recommend me more! I am leaving out ancient greek myth here)

For people who are history buffs and fantasy nerds here is a list of fantasy books through the ages

Collection of Cosmere works. Note: Arcanum Unbounded collects many of the novellas and short stories into a single collection.

Fantasy books with strong female protagonists. Women leads who are absolutely incredible. They are not afraid to get dirty or fight and will not sit on the sidelines. Their destiny is in their own hands and no man will tell them otherwise. Sometimes that comes with a learning curve, but they are determined and resilient.

Open to recs in the comments!

Books that feel like magical girl vibes or that are about magical girls (only includes first in a series)

some of these are arranged marriages but if my girl has no agency, that’s a kidnapping for sure

Urban meaning the majority of the story takes place in some sort of industrialized community.