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Edgedancer

by Brandon Sanderson

4.0 out of 5, from 1,594 ratings from Hardcover readers

A short Stormlight Archive novella following Lift, a cheerful young thief who is also a powerful wind-riding Edgedancer. She is in a city where she is trying to keep her head down, until a threat pulls her into a task she can't ignore.

Facts last checked 2026-10-16

First published
2016
Pace
Fast
Length
Short
Pages
269
Format
Book 2.5 of 5 in The Stormlight Archive
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Read this if you want a quick, funny and big-hearted taste of the Stormlight world focused on one character.

Skip this if you haven't read at least the first two Stormlight books, as it depends on their world and events.

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Content warnings

  • Violence

Also reported by Hardcover readers:

  • Child death

Quick answers about Edgedancer

What is Edgedancer about?
A short Stormlight Archive novella following Lift, a cheerful young thief who is also a powerful wind-riding Edgedancer. She is in a city where she is trying to keep her head down, until a threat pulls her into a task she can't ignore.
Who should read Edgedancer?
Read it if you want a quick, funny and big-hearted taste of the Stormlight world focused on one character. Skip it if you haven't read at least the first two Stormlight books, as it depends on their world and events.
How long and how fast is Edgedancer?
It is a fast-paced, short read of about 269 pages, first published in 2016.
Does Edgedancer have content warnings?
Content we flag: Violence.
Can I borrow Edgedancer for free?
Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Edgedancer; the borrow button above searches it for you.
What should I read after Edgedancer?
Readers who liked it often move on to Tress of the Emerald Sea, Howl's Moving Castle, The Way of Kings.

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