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Brandon Sanderson's Fantasy Firsts : (The Way Of Kings, Mistborn: The Final Empire, Rithmatist, Alcatraz Vs. The Evil Librarians)
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Brandon Sanderson's Fantasy Firsts : (The Way Of Kings, Mistborn: The Final Empire, Rithmatist, Alcatraz Vs. The Evil Librarians)

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Read "Brandon Sanderson's Fantasy Firsts : (The Way Of Kings, Mistborn: The Final Empire, Rithmatist, Alcatraz Vs. The Evil Librarians)" as the nullth book in the Mistborn sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Quick Verdict

✅ Safe to read now (Series Entry Point)

There are multiple ways to approach this series. Our recommended order is optimized for first-time readers.

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: A compelling work from the Brandon Sanderson's bibliography. Whether as a standalone or part of a loosely connected universe, it's a staple for fans.

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<p><b>This discounted ebundle Fantasy Firsts includes: <i>The Way of Kings, Mistborn: The Final Empire, Rithmatist, Alcatraz vs. The Evil Librarians</i><br> </b><br> <b>From #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of The Stormlight Archive and the Mistborn Saga, this bundle offers four entry points into the worlds of Brandon Sanderson.<br> </b><br> <i>Mistborn: The Final Empire</i> begins the Mistborn Saga, <i>The Way of Kings</i> the Stormlight Archive, <i>Rithmatist</i>, the first book in the duology, and <i>Alcatraz vs. The Evil Librarians</i> a series by the same name.<br><br> Prepare yourself to be whisked away to the fantastical worlds of Brandon Sanderson. <br><br> <b><i>The Way of Kings</i></b> — In a war that makes no sense, where ten armies fight separately against a single foe, Kaladin struggles to save his men and to fathom the leaders who consider them expendable. Brightlord Dalinar Kholin commands one of those other armies. Troubled by over-powering visions of ancient times and the Knights Radiant, he has begun to doubt his own sanity.<br><br> <b><i>Mistborn: The Final Empire</i></b> — Kelsier, a brilliant thief has turned his talents to the ultimate caper, with the Lord Ruler as the mark. Kel's plan is the ultimate long shot, until luck brings a ragged girl named Vin into the fold. But she will have to learn to trust if she is to master powers of which she never dreamed.<br><br> <b><i>The Rithmatist</i></b> — Assigned to help the professor who is investigating the kidnapping of student Rithmatists, Joel and his friend Melody find themselves on the trail of an unexpected discovery—one that will change Rithmatics—and their world—forever.<br><br> <b><i>Alcatraz vs. The Evil Librarians </i></b>— On his thirteenth birthday, foster child Alcatraz Smedry gets a bag of sand in the mail-his only inheritance from his father and mother. It is quickly stolen by the cult of Evil Librarians. Alcatraz must stop them, using the only weapon he has: an incredible talent for breaking things.<br><br> <b>Other Tor books by Brandon Sanderson</b><br><br> <b>The Cosmere</b><br> <b><br> The Stormlight Archive</b><br> <i>The Way of Kings</i><br> <i>Words of Radiance</i><br> <i>Edgedancer </i>(Novella)<br> <i>Oathbringer</i> <br><br> <b>The Mistborn trilogy</b><br> <i>Mistborn: The Final Empire<br> The Well of Ascension<br> The Hero of Ages<br><br> </i><b>Mistborn: The Wax and Wayne series</b><br> <i>Alloy of Law<br> Shadows of Self<br> Bands of Mourning</i><br><br> <b>Collection</b><br> <i>Arcanum Unbounded</i><br><br> <b>Other Cosmere novels</b><br> <i>Elantris</i><br> <i>Warbreaker</i><br><br> <b>The Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians series</b><br> <i>Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians</i><br> <i>The Scrivener's Bones</i><br> <i>The Knights of Crystallia</i><br> <i>The Shattered Lens</i><br> <i>The Dark Talent</i><br><br> <b>The Rithmatist series<br> </b><i>The Rithmatist</i><br><br> <b>Other books by Brandon Sanderson</b><br> <b><br> The Reckoners</b><br> <i>Steelheart</i><br> <i>Firefight</i><br> <i>Calamity</i><br><br>At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.</p>
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Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

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Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Mistborn conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading Brandon Sanderson's Fantasy Firsts : (The Way Of Kings, Mistborn: The Final Empire, Rithmatist, Alcatraz Vs. The Evil Librarians)?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read Brandon Sanderson's Fantasy Firsts : (The Way Of Kings, Mistborn: The Final Empire, Rithmatist, Alcatraz Vs. The Evil Librarians) before The Lost Metal?

No. We recommend reading The Lost Metal first. Brandon Sanderson's Fantasy Firsts : (The Way Of Kings, Mistborn: The Final Empire, Rithmatist, Alcatraz Vs. The Evil Librarians) is the nullth book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Brandon Sanderson's Fantasy Firsts : (The Way Of Kings, Mistborn: The Final Empire, Rithmatist, Alcatraz Vs. The Evil Librarians) required reading for the Mistborn?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after Brandon Sanderson's Fantasy Firsts : (The Way Of Kings, Mistborn: The Final Empire, Rithmatist, Alcatraz Vs. The Evil Librarians) in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Brandon Sanderson's Fantasy Firsts : (The Way Of Kings, Mistborn: The Final Empire, Rithmatist, Alcatraz Vs. The Evil Librarians) is Mistborn Adventure Game (Book #null).