What to Read After Mistborn

Finished Mistborn? Here's where to go next, starting with the rest of Sanderson's Cosmere.

Back to the correct Mistborn reading order.

1. The Stormlight Archive

Brandon Sanderson • 5 books

Sanderson's flagship epic, and the best next step in the Cosmere.

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2. Cosmere

Brandon Sanderson • 20+ books

Our guide to every connected Sanderson book, and which order to read them in.

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3. The Gentleman Bastard Sequence

Scott Lynch • 4 books

If you loved The Final Empire's heist: con artists and elaborate schemes.

Start with The Lies of Locke Lamora Buy Now See the full The Gentleman Bastard Sequence reading order ›

4. Red Rising

Pierce Brown • 6 books

Rebellion against a ruling caste, big twists and a protagonist infiltrating the elite.

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5. Wheel of Time

Robert Jordan • 14 books

The epic Sanderson finished after Robert Jordan's death.

Start with The Eye of the World Buy Now See the full Wheel of Time reading order ›

6. The Kingkiller Chronicle

Patrick Rothfuss • 5 books

A magic system grounded in rules and study, told as a legend.

Start with The Name of the Wind Buy Now See the full The Kingkiller Chronicle reading order ›

7. First Law

Joe Abercrombie • 10 books

Darker and more cynical, but with the same propulsive plotting.

Start with The Blade Itself Buy Now See the full First Law reading order ›

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I read after Mistborn?

Our top pick is The Stormlight Archive: Sanderson's flagship epic, and the best next step in the Cosmere. Other good next reads include Cosmere, The Gentleman Bastard Sequence, Red Rising.

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