The Eye of the World
The Wheel turns: a night of terror drives three young men from their village with an Aes Sedai and her Warder, and the world's oldest war begins to wake.
Where it fits in the The Wheel of Time
Village folk are swept out of the Two Rivers into a world of ancient enemies. Our grouping for the map — the series itself is one continuous story.
to other The Wheel of Time books — mark it read on the map to reveal them, spoiler-free.
What you've unlocked here
This section reveals spoiler-safe connections, cameos and lore as you read. Mark The Eye of the World (and the books it links to) as read to light them up.
Common questions
Can I start the The Wheel of Time with The Eye of the World?
Yes — The Eye of the World is the first book of The Early Quests (Books 1–3) and a well-trodden entry point into the The Wheel of Time.
What should I read before The Eye of the World?
Nothing is required before The Eye of the World — it works as an entry point.
Where does The Eye of the World fit in the The Wheel of Time reading order?
The Eye of the World is #1 of 15 in our recommended The Wheel of Time reading order (#1 in publication order). Up next is The Great Hunt.