An all-new Stormlight Archive novella, Edgedancer, is the crown jewel of Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection, the first audiobook of short fiction by number New York Times best-selling author Brandon Sanderson.

The collection will include nine works in all. The first eight are:

"The Hope of Elantris" (Elantris)

"The Eleventh Metal" (Mistborn)

"The Emperor's Soul" (Elantris)

"Allomancer Jak and the Pits of Eltania, Episodes 28 through 30" (Mistborn)

"White Sand" (excerpt; Taldain)

"Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell" (Threnody)

"Sixth of Dusk" (First of the Sun)

"Mistborn: Secret History" (Mistborn)

These wonderful works, originally published on Tor.com and elsewhere individually, convey the expanse of the Cosmere and tell exciting tales of adventure Sanderson fans have come to expect, including the Hugo Award-winning novella, The Emperor's Soul and an excerpt from the graphic novel White Sand.

Arcanum Unbounded also contains the Stormlight Archive novella Edgedancer, which appears in this audiobook for the first time anywhere. It is a story of Lift, taking place between Words of Radiance and the forthcoming Oathbringer.

Other Tor books by Brandon Sanderson

The Cosmere

The Stormlight Archive

The Way of Kings

Words of Radiance

Edgedancer (Novella)

Oathbringer

The Mistborn trilogy

Mistborn: The Final Empire

The Well of Ascension

The Hero of Ages

Mistborn: The Wax and Wayne Series
Alloy of Law
Shadows of Self
Bands of Mourning

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Arcanum Unbounded

Other Cosmere Novels
ElantrisWarbreaker

The Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians series
Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians
The Scrivener's Bones
The Knights of Crystallia
The Shattered Lens
The Dark Talent

The Rithmatist series
The Rithmatist

Other books by Brandon Sanderson

The Reckoners
Steelheart
Firefight
Calamity

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Listening Length	22 hours and 31 minutes
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Gary

Never buy kindle books with images that you care about.

Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2017

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Read Brandon Sanderson, but not this book on Kindle. There is a portion that contains images similar to pages of a graphic novel. Other digital versions of this book have high quality images, to show the quality of work put into it.

However, Amazon decided to save a little space on their servers and destroyed the quality of the images. Most of the text is not readable. And before some jerk from support says that I should buy new glasses, I zoomed in on the image as far as possible and still could not read the text. By the way don't try to zoom in on the web browser reader (read.amazon.com), because it just resizes the image back to some tiny thing. And if you change your resolution, they just show more tiny pages simultaneously.

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Beauty in RuinsTop Contributor: Fantasy Books

Rewards faithful readers with an even deeper understanding of Sanderson's creations

Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2016

Weighing in at 672 pages, Brandon Sanderson's first short fiction collection not only pulls together various short stories and novellas from across his Cosmere, but organizes them by Shardworlds, complete with essays and illustrations on each. Arcanum Unbounded is a collection that would no doubt be daunting to a new reader, but which rewards the faithful with an even deeper understanding of his creations.

The collection opens with a pair of stories set in the world of Elantris, with “The Emperor's Soul” serving as a standalone tale, and “The Hope of Elantris” taking place following the original novel. Soul was the one story in the collection I had read before, and it was just as fascinating the second time around. As for Hope, it will have to wait until I read the source material, since it contains major spoilers.

Not surprisingly for his longest series to date, Mistborn gets three entries here. “The Eleventh Metal” was a pleasant surprise, being a prequel to the series with my favorite character, Kelsier. As odd as it was to see him so early in his career, it was also interesting to get some more insights into his tortured past. “Allomancer Jak and the Pits of Eltania, Episodes 28 through 30” was, by far, the most entertaining story in the collection. Written as a pulp adventure tale, what really makes it work is all the footnotes from the fictional editor who is forced to publish such nonsense. “Mistborn: Secret History” brings us back to Kelsier, following the events of the first Mistborn novel. It was an interesting story, with some entertaining moments, but I've never been a fan of stripping a character of his powers and taking him out of his element.

“White Sand" was a fascinating treat, offering up a sample of the graphic novel on which it's based (which is awesome all on its own), and then pairing it with the short story from which it originated. "Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell” is another standalone story set in its own world, and probably the darkest piece in the collection. It's a story of haunted forests, human cruelty, painful secrets, and the undying thirst for revenge. As far as the new material here is concerned, this was probably my favorite. Ironically, the next entry - “Sixth of Dusk” - was the only story that didn't work for me. I can't put my finger on what was wrong with it, but the story just never grabbed me.

The self-professed crown jewel of the collection, "Edgedancer," is an all-new Stormlight Archive novella that I am pleased to say was everything I was looking for. It's a great story that gives us a peek at another part of the world, and which looks at the magic of the world from a younger, less experienced perspective. It's a story that blends sorrow, awe, and humor in equal measure, revisiting the character of Lift, who first appeared in Words of Radiance.

Even if you've read some of the material before, the packaging of Arcanum Unbounded makes it a must read. Each section of the book has an illustration of the solar system in which it takes place, with the character of Khriss (who has written the Ars Arcanum at the end of each novel) providing a short essay on the world. Each story gets an illustration to introduce it, along with a Postscript from Sanderson, explaining how it fits into the Cosmere, why it's important, and how it came about. While it's not a good place to start for new readers, it's definitely a treat for fans.

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S. Hedges

Might be worth skipping if you're not a "fan"

Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2019

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I've read and collected more than a thousand fantasy books since the early 70's but I don't write many reviews of the books I read. Usually by the time I've finished a new book there are hundreds (if not more) reviews here at Amazon, so what's the point? Occasionally though, I feel compelled to say something about a book or topic.

At the outset, lets put my review in context. Brandon Sanderson is a gifted writer and I own most, if not all, of his books. If he had done "nothing more" than finish the "Wheel of Time" novels I would appreciate him as an author. The "Mistborn" and "Way of Kings" series elevated him, however, into one of my favorite living authors.

Unfortunately, this book leaves a bad taste in my mouth. It's mostly filler-backstory stuff including authors notes and comments and that's fine for the fanboys who bathe-in and regurgitate book details and themes ad nauseum. I'm not like that though. I just like to read and be entertained by books. By far, the two best stories in Arcanum Unbound are re-prints of books I already own! Can I get my money back for those btw? I purchased Arcanum Unbound "sight unseen" based on the authors well deserved reputation. I'm sorry to say that I wont make that mistake again. I'm not sure who's at fault for this "book" but I gave it 2 stars for the new material. "The Emperors Soul" and "Edgedancer" are both 5 star tales so an overall rating of 3 stars. Disappointing.

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Mr. Jared C. Serra

Sanderson Delivers!

Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2016

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Sanderson is best known for writing HUGE fantasy novels. Brandon Sanderson is a born winner. It seems everything he tries his hand at is a home run! That is the case with this collection of shorts. I had already read every entry here with the exception of the new Stormlight Archive story Edgedancer. Stormlight is already my favorite series running right now. Will just say I have read the current books a couple of times. :)

Edgedancer is great. It runs 40 thousand words. It is about roughly about 10 percent the length of one of the main novels. The main character of it is Lift, who you will have met in one of the interludes of Words of Radiance. Her story here serves many purposes. First and foremost, it is just a heck of a lot of fun. Next it expands on the world that this series takes place on. Last it is a good primer for book 3. Helping curb my appetite for Oathbringer along was worth the price of admission. If you liked Lift's awesomeness in WoR then rest assured this will not disappoint.

That isn't the only reason to buy this book. The other stories contained are incredible. My personal favorite is The Emporer's Soul. It is one of my favorite pieces of fiction of all time!

Thanks for reading my review! If you have any questions on my review or the contents of the novel please post me a comment.

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Alaran

Across the Cosmere

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 5, 2018

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Primarily ‘Arcanum Unbounded’ is a collection of various short stories and novellas from Sanderson that take place in the Cosmere; the ‘universe’ within which he has set the many of his novels. Most were previously available in other formats.

It also serves as an explanation, to a certain small degree, as to how all the worlds and events in these stories might possibly be linked or even tie together in the greater expanse of the Cosmere. Reflecting this purpose, the book is structured in such a way that the stories are laid out corresponding to the various star systems they belong to.

Each system is introduced not by the actual author but by the character of Khriss. In this way these introductions are presented as accounts of the continuing researches and observations of Khriss into the Cosmere. Khriss herself has previously appeared in Sanderson’s works. She has a substantial role in the first volume of ‘White Sand’, Sanderson’s graphic novel series. She also makes an enigmatic appearance in the ‘Mistborn’ series during its second era. Furthermore, it is revealed that she, rather than the actual author, is meant to be the writer of the ‘Ars Arcanum’ section that frequently features among the appendices of Sanderson’s novels.

The collection is a combination of several seemingly virtually independent stories set in their own corner of the Cosmere and others that relate to or elaborate upon other existing series by Sanderson.

There are three instalments from the ‘Mistborn’ series, two of which were previously available with the Mistborn Adventure Game. The other, ‘A Secret History’, is of considerable interest as it is probably the story that most reveals deeper connections between the interrelated Cosmere. However, it should definitely not be read before the original Mistborn trilogy.

The collection opens with the novella ‘The Emperor’s Soul’ which is set in the world of ‘Elantris’ but seems quite unrelated to the events of that novel. There is also a short story featuring some of the characters from ‘Elantris’ that serves as a bit of a sequel to the novel.

There is an excerpt from the graphic novel series ‘White Sand’. Alongside it, and of more interest, is the inclusion of the same part of the story but in prose form as it was originally intended.

‘The Stormlight Archive’ is represented here by ‘Edgedancer’, which is probably the highlight of this collection by point of fact of it being the only absolute new material included here (it has subsequently been published individually as both an ebook and a limited edition small hardback). Set predominantly between ‘Words of Radiance’ and ‘Oathbringer’, it focusses upon the character of Lift who appeared briefly in ‘Words of Radiance’. As such, ‘Edgedancer’ shouldn’t be read before ‘The Way of Kings’ or ‘Words of Radiance’ as events in this novella are, in several ways, a result of the fallout from the final stages of ‘Words of Radiance’.

Overall, there is a lot to be enjoyed here, but the collection probably raises more questions than it answers. It is quite plausible that a welcome second volume could materialise at some point.

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WolvenBolt

It's a collection of short stories...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 10, 2021

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It's difficult to review something like this, it's not a full book of one consistent plotline, it's a collection of often completely seperate short stories.

For example, Mistborn: Secret History was brilliant and really filled in a lot of gaps and questions not just about Mistborn but the cosmere itself, whereas Allomancer Jak and the Pits of Eltania felt pointless and I did not enjoy the way it was written and the little plot was just not for me.

So I'd recommend getting this book for the cheapness of what it contains, Emperor's Soul is just breathtakingly written and adds info that you will need to understand aspects of both Secret History and the cosmere itself, and then there's secret History itself, I'd buy this book just for them two simply for it being cheaper than buy them seperately.

I think this book would be better appreciated by Sanderson fans really eager to know and understand everything of the cosmere and enjoy his little Easter eggs.

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Mark

Great Read. Don`t read without completing other Cosmere books first.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 15, 2018

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As expected, a great read. For some reason I have avoided reading this collection for a while now, but glad I finally got around to it. These stories really filled in some gaps for me in the Cosmere Universe. Not recommended for new comers to the Universe I think, as there are spoilers for other books. I waited until I had read the other Cosmere books before touching this, and I was not disappointed. I love the little intros that explained some of the history etc to the various systems. You really get a feel for the immensity of the world that Sanderson has created.

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catdad

Short Story heaven

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 2, 2017

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When you hit the new year, after a heavy swath of reading over the holiday period you sometimes want something a little lighter or smaller to dip into whilst you get ready to expound the sheer volume of what the previous year had in store, sort of a book diet if you will. Its at times like this that short stories become a firm favourite for many readers and when an author that many love brings together a collection, its like a special buffet that allows you to pick and choose.

What this title brings together is a whole set of tales from his Cosmere series and its a book that I soon found myself lost within the pages, only to emerge once I'd finished each story. They're well written, help to delightfully expand the Cosmere and all round give the reader that special treat to help ease them back into work with magical outings to help take them away during travel time or work breaks. A magical offering and one that I'm pleased I saved for the new year.

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april

Not for me...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 17, 2019

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Seduced by the price, i tried this...but it is not for me...i want simpler plots, simpler characters, less philosophy and less violence...this text jumps (abruptly) from pedestrian concerns into fantastical horrors...the changes are, for me, too rapid...sorry...i have understood that many people like s., but this little taste was enough for me...i will read more standard prose, as usual, in the future...

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