According to Sanderson Dawnshard isn't required reading for Rhythm of War but that doesn't mean this book should be skipped. There is a good amount of character focus for Lopen and Rysn, plus some lofty Cosmere implications. The amount of information unloaded so quickly reminds me of Mistborn: Secret History.

The book doesn't feel as polished as a typical Sanderson story but that can be forgiven as it was written in haste as part of the Way of Kings 10th anniversary leather bound Kickstarter. A week after the final edits were made it was mailed out to backers, so kind of amazing that this could happen in as quick of a timeline as it did.

This is a fast paced book and had my scheduled allowed this would be perfect to read in a single day.

With Dawnshard off the queue I can now start on the main course: the early release chapters of Rhythm of War! This (selected) Cosmere re-read started in August and am now on to the main event.