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Which books in the Cosmere should you have read before reading Tress?

Hannah As others have said, your understanding of the book won't be hampered if you haven't read any of the other books in the Cosmere; at most, there are a …moreAs others have said, your understanding of the book won't be hampered if you haven't read any of the other books in the Cosmere; at most, there are a few technical terms thrown around referencing the magic systems of other worlds. In rough order of importance, I'd say you *could* read The Final Empire (no need to finish the trilogy yet-- the first one explains the magic system), Warbreaker, and Elantris. (I myself haven't actually read Elantris, so someone who has, feel free to correct me.)

Your enjoyment of the book, on the other hand, might be greater if you've encountered Hoid in a few other series, enough to know to look out for him and more or less (as far as we can tell) what his deal is. For that, you can read anything in the Cosmere, but I personally think he's at his best in The Stormlight Archive.

TL;DR: Fortunately, there's really not a way to go wrong here, no matter what you do. Enjoy! :)(less)

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Carlos Flores Of the references of the other world's magic systems, Elantris' is probably the most relevant. I encourage you to read Elantris now and to retroactive ...more
Jan 12, 2023 04:32PM · flag

Petr I think only the later books of The Stormlight Archive are the only one that prime you for what he does here.
Feb 22, 2023 04:20AM · flag

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