Before you commit 6,000 pages to a series that might not be finished, you deserve an honest answer. These guides are for readers deciding whether the time investment is worth it — the case for, the case against, and a verdict that doesn’t hedge.
A series investment guide answers the question a reading order page can’t: should you start at all? Each guide covers the full commitment (page count, pace, publication gaps), what makes the series worth it, what the legitimate complaints are, and a straight verdict by reader type. If something is unfinished, we say so.
5 books, 10 planned, 6,000+ pages. Brandon Sanderson’s most ambitious series — and the most frequently asked-about on this site.
Verdict: Yes — unconditionally Read the guide ›5 books out of a planned 7, with Book 6 unwritten. The show is done. Should you still read the books?
Verdict: Yes — read Books 1–3 first Read the guide ›Two extraordinary books. Book 3 still unwritten after 14+ years. The most contentious question in fantasy.
Verdict: Yes — with eyes open Read the guide ›Already decided to start? Find the correct reading order.