The Wheel of Time books vary in quality.
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The Wheel of Time is based on the novel series of the same name by Robert Jordan, and the 14 books and single prequel novel in the series can be ranked from worst to best based on a variety of factors. The Wheel of Time began in 1990 when Jordan published the first book in the series, The Eye of the World, and was completed by Brandon Sanderson after Jordan's death in 2007.
This book has some great moments, and Jordan's prose is as descriptive as ever, but the plot moves at a very slow pace. There are no major Rand moments in the book, and the narrative largely consists of Perrin and Elayne's arcs, which detracts from other great characters and storylines. Also, many events here happen at the same time as those in Winter's Heart.
Like The Path of Daggers, there is too much focus on minor storylines and not enough emphasis on more important events. Although Winter's Heart has one of the most incredible climaxes of any Wheel of Time book, it struggles because of the excessive exposition and rambling narrative. The plot is not bad by any means, but Jordan gets the balance of the book's various stories a little out of whack.
11 A Crown Of Swords Book 7 Of The Wheel Of Time A Crown of Swords is a thrilling installment in The Wheel of Time, easily earning a mid-tier ranking for Jordan's books in the series. The seventh book in the series, A Crown of Swords, boasts an epic battle with one of The Wheel of Time's Forsaken, intriguing Aes Sedai politics, and a fight with a Gholam.
However, because it's not part of the main series, it lacks the incredible moments that require a series worth of groundwork to create, preventing it from ranking among The Wheel of Time's best. For anyone looking at something small to dig into or something that might not require any knowledge of the world-building, this is a great read. However, it won't offer much in the way of the ongoing storylines or provide any real new information.
The Gathering Storm is the first novel in the series completed by Brandon Sanderson, and the twelfth book in The Wheel of Time as a whole. It's also the first part of the A Memory of Light storyline. Jordan died in 2007, and the book was incomplete. His widow looked for an author who could finish the story. It was immediately proven to fans that Sanderson was up to the task of completing the series.
6 The Eye Of The World Book 1 Of The Wheel Of Time Close The Eye of the World introduces the reader to the brilliant world of The Wheel of Time, capturing the imagination in an unyielding grip. It strikes a perfect balance between world-building and storytelling, setting up compelling and nuanced characters along the way. The story itself begins with Rand al'Thor and his friends escaping their homes after a Trolloc attack and realizing fate has plans in store for all of them.
4 A Memory Of Light Book 14 Of The Wheel Of Time A Memory of Light, the final book in The Wheel of Time series and the conclusion of Brandon Sanderson's trilogy of the same is one of the best epic fantasy books ever written. All the events of the 13 novels before it converge in this explosive finale, sending the series out in the perfect way. There are plenty of clever twists, ridiculous emotional stakes, thrilling action, and so much more.
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