The Emperor's Soul
A Hugo Award-winning novella set on the world of Sel, in which a master forger is given an impossible commission.
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Common questions
Can I start the Cosmere with The Emperor's Soul?
Yes — The Emperor's Soul is a standalone: no prior Cosmere reading is required, though connections to other books reveal themselves as you read more.
What should I read before The Emperor's Soul?
Nothing is required before The Emperor's Soul — it works as an entry point.
Where does The Emperor's Soul fit in the Cosmere reading order?
The Emperor's Soul is #8 of 19 in our recommended Cosmere reading order (#8 in publication order). The previous stop is Words of Radiance. Up next is The Alloy of Law.