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Infinity Blade--awakening
Brandon Sanderson

Infinity Blade--awakening

Quick Answer

Start with "Infinity Blade--awakening" to begin the Infinity Blade. It is the essential series starter and provides the necessary foundation for the rest of the books.

Quick Verdict

🟑 Optional side story β€” not required for main plot

❓ Can I skip this book?
βœ… Yes β€” Optional

This is a side story that can be safely bypassed without losing any context for the main series.

Verdict Insight: This is the essential series starter that introduces the Brandon Sanderson's core world and character arcs. It is required reading for all new fans.

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Trained from birth in swordplay and combat, a young knight named Siris has journeyed to the Dark Citadel with a single purpose: fight through the army of Titans to face the tyrannical God King in one-on-one combat. This was his father's sacred mission, and his father's before him, going back countless generations in an effort to free their people from enslavement. But when Siris somehow succeeds where all those from his bloodline previously have failed, he finds himself cast into a much larger world, filled with warriors and thieves, ancient feuds and shifting alliances, Deathless immortals and would-be kings. His quest for freedom will take him on an epic journey in search of the mythical figure known as the Worker of Secrets - the one being in the world who can unravel the secrets of the Infinity Blade.
Next Recommended Book

Infinity Blade--redemption

Book #2 of 2 in Series

Complete Series Reading Order

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.

Order Confidence

high Confidence

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 Infinity Blade 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 Infinity Blade--awakening?

This is a side story that can be safely bypassed without losing any context for the main series.

Can I read Infinity Blade--awakening before other books in the series?

Yes. Infinity Blade--awakening is an optional side story and can be read at any time without spoiling the main series plot.

Is Infinity Blade--awakening required reading for the Infinity Blade?

No, it is a companion work that enriches the lore but is not essential to the central storyline.

What comes after Infinity Blade--awakening in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Infinity Blade--awakening is Infinity Blade--redemption (Book #2).