Isles Of The Emberdark

Isles of the Emberdark by Brandon Sanderson is a standalone Cosmere adventure that blends far-future science fiction with mythic fantasy—perfect if you like big ideas, sharp character work and inventive worldbuilding.

Sixth of the Dusk has spent his life trapping Aviar, the uncanny birds bonded to his people on the lethal island of Patji. When star-born “Ones Above” threaten to seize Patji’s secrets, Dusk pushes his community to modernise fast—then worries the cost will be their identity. A risky voyage through a strange portal offers a different path: sail into the emberdark and hunt for a way to protect what matters.

Out in that darkness, Starling—young dragon, unwilling human guise, indebted captain—chases an ancient map that could buy her crew’s freedom. Their uneasy alliance draws them into poisonous politics, dangerous bargains and echoes of a dead god.

Ideal for readers after epic adventure, space opera intrigue and Cosmere lore. Step aboard and discover what waits beyond the portal.