WarbreakerWarbreaker
Score Modern
What it's about
Two sisters who are princesses, the God King one of them must marry, a lesser god who doesn't like his job, and an immortal still trying to undo mistakes he made centuries ago. In a world where those who die in glory return as gods, and magic comes from a power called Breath, they are caught in a looming war.
Why it's worth reading
It's one of Brandon Sanderson's most beloved standalone novels, with a clever magic system and great characters.
You'll love it if you liked
Mistborn
Elantris
The Emperor's SoulGood to know
It's a standalone and a good entry point to Sanderson. A character returns in The Stormlight Archive.
By the numbers
- Readers87 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller38 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #120 of the 459 fantasy books we rank
- #436 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #839 of the 2,816 books we rank
Reads as
Adventurous, Epic
More by Brandon Sanderson
The Way of KingsMistborn
Tress of the Emerald Sea
SkywardIf you like this, read next
The Song of Achilles
House of Earth and Blood
Six of Crows
A Court of Thorns and Roses
Outlander
The House in the Cerulean SeaExplore the best-of lists
All 36 best-of lists →
Quick answers
Is Warbreaker worth reading?
Yes. It's one of Brandon Sanderson's most beloved standalone novels, with a clever magic system and great characters. It ranks #839 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 74.6 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Warbreaker about?
Two sisters who are princesses, the God King one of them must marry, a lesser god who doesn't like his job, and an immortal still trying to undo mistakes he made centuries ago. In a world where those who die in glory return as gods, and magic comes from a power called Breath, they are caught in a looming war.
How long does it take to read Warbreaker?
About 15 hours (593 pages), or about 4 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Warbreaker?
If you liked it, try Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson, Elantris by Brandon Sanderson or The Emperor's Soul by Brandon Sanderson.