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Dawnshard
A novella set in an existing epic fantasy world, following a young trader and a cheerful warrior on a ship bound for a mysterious island. It reads best after the earlier books in the series.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2020
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 213
- Format
- Book 3.5 of 5 in The Stormlight Archive
Read this if you like a sea voyage with a warm, funny crew and you are already reading this series.
Skip this if you are new to the Stormlight books, because it relies on context from them.
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Quick answers about Dawnshard
- What is Dawnshard about?
- A novella set in an existing epic fantasy world, following a young trader and a cheerful warrior on a ship bound for a mysterious island. It reads best after the earlier books in the series.
- Who should read Dawnshard?
- Read it if you like a sea voyage with a warm, funny crew and you are already reading this series. Skip it if you are new to the Stormlight books, because it relies on context from them.
- How long and how fast is Dawnshard?
- It is a fast-paced, short read of about 213 pages, first published in 2020.
- Does Dawnshard have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence.
- Can I borrow Dawnshard for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Dawnshard; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Dawnshard?
- Readers who liked it often move on to Tress of the Emerald Sea, Treasure Island, The Way of Kings.
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If you loved Dawnshard
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Tress of the Emerald Sea The same author's whimsical sea adventure, which works as a standalone and has a similar bright tone.
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Treasure Island The classic voyage to a dangerous island, for the same appetite for ship life and hidden stakes.
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The Way of Kings The series opener, for a reader who wants to see the wider story this novella belongs to.
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