Dawnshard
A Stormlight Archive novella set between Oathbringer and Rhythm of War, following a sea voyage past the edges of the known map. It sets up threads the next novel picks straight up.
Where it fits in the Cosmere
An epic of broken heroes, living storms, and ancient oaths on the world of Roshar.
to other Cosmere books — mark it read on the map to reveal them, spoiler-free.
Read first: Oathbringer
What you've unlocked here
This section reveals spoiler-safe connections, cameos and lore as you read. Mark Dawnshard (and the books it links to) as read to light them up.
Common questions
Can I start the Cosmere with Dawnshard?
Not ideally — read Oathbringer first. Dawnshard is #17 of 24 in our recommended Cosmere order.
What should I read before Dawnshard?
Read Oathbringer before Dawnshard.
Where does Dawnshard fit in the Cosmere reading order?
Dawnshard is #17 of 24 in our recommended Cosmere reading order (#17 in publication order). The previous stop is Oathbringer. Up next is Rhythm of War.