Part of The Wheel of Time, book 8
First published 1998
The Seanchan invade, their flying reptiles and enslaved magic-workers sowing terror. Rand al'Thor, the prophesied Dragon Reborn, struggles to control his powers as he witnesses his own magic killing his friends. As armies clash and the fate of the world hangs in the balance, Rand must confront his growing fear that his destiny is to destroy all he holds dear.
Genres: military-fiction, adventure, fantasy, epic-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers
Setting: Cairhien, Illian, Mayene, Shadar Logoth, Shayol Ghul, Stone Of Tear, Tar Valon
608 pages · Paperback · Orbit
Content warnings: death, violence