Rhythm Of War — By Brandon Sanderson

: Navani Kholin takes a central role, exploring the physics of "Light" (Stormlight and Voidlight) through Sanderson's trademark magical engineering. Her research leads to the discovery of anti-Light , which has devastating implications for both spren and Fused.

: After betraying the coalition, he seizes a unique opportunity to use the sword Nightblood to kill the vessel of Odium (Rayse) and ascend to take up the Shard's power himself. Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson

The story begins after a one-year time jump following the events of Oathbringer . The coalition of human resistance, led by , has been locked in a brutal war against the enemy Fused and the singer armies. : Navani Kholin takes a central role, exploring

: Struggling with severe battle fatigue (PTSD), he is forced to step down from command. His arc focuses on re-evaluating his purpose as a protector and eventually swearing the Fourth Ideal . The story begins after a one-year time jump

: The central plot revolves around a daring invasion of the ancient tower city, Urithiru, by the Fused scholar Raboniel . Most Radiants are rendered unconscious by a suppression field, leaving Kaladin Stormblessed and Navani Kholin as the primary resistance within the occupied tower.