We dive into Shallan’s growing Lightweaver abilities, Pattern’s obsession with lies and truth, and the increasingly mysterious nature of the Knights Radiant. Meanwhile, Kaladin clashes with Adolin, Dalinar tries to hold together a kingdom full of political chaos, and Elhokar somehow becomes both more paranoid and more hilarious at the same time.

Also discussed: sleep deprivation as parents, sick babies, accidentally falling asleep while reading Stormlight, red spren during highstorms, whether the Voidbringers might secretly be the good guys, and the ongoing mystery of where in the world Szeth has disappeared to.

We break down the major reveals surrounding Eshonai and the Parshendi, debate the morality of the Ghostbloods, and react to one of the biggest shocks of the series so far aboard Shallan and Jasnah’s ship. Plus: theories about Shadesmar, Stormlight powers, mysterious interlude characters, and why “I am a stick” somehow became legendary in the fandom.

Also discussed: audiobook survival during road trips with kids, why Stormlight somehow doesn’t feel like a 45-hour book, and whether becoming a dad instantly makes you old.

Meanwhile, Kaladin and Dalinar settle into their new roles on the Shattered Plains, laying the groundwork for what’s to come. From Bridge Four’s next evolution to Dalinar’s bold political moves and a surprising announcement about the Knights Radiant, we break down early setups, character dynamics, and our first theories for where this next book is headed.

We break down Shallan’s biggest truth, the mystery of the Ghostbloods, and the shocking reveal involving Taravangian and Szeth. We also explore Dalinar’s visions, the truth of the Almighty and Odium, and Kaladin’s hard-earned rise plus our theories on the Knights Radiant and what’s coming in Words of Radiance.

We break down Kaladin’s heroic turning point, the meaning behind the Immortal Words, Dalinar’s stunning act of honor, and the shifting power dynamics of the warcamps. Plus, we share theories on Syl, the Knights Radiant, and where the story could possibly go after one of the biggest stretches of chapters yet.

Meanwhile, Kaladin’s storyline reaches another major turning point as Teft forces the truth into the open: Kaladin is doing something impossible with Stormlight. With Syl revealing more about their connection, Hoid delivering one of his signature stories, and Bridge Four continuing to rise, we dig into Windrunners, lashings, Radiants, and our biggest theories yet about where Kaladin’s journey is headed.

Meanwhile, Kaladin’s arc delivers one of the most devastating moments in the book as we finally see the betrayal that turned him into a slave. In the present, he continues shaping Bridge Four while experiencing strange visions during highstorms and uncovering hints of something deeper at work. We also explore the expanding world through the interludes, discuss the three realms, and share our latest theories as the story begins to accelerate toward its climax.

Kaladin’s arc delivers some of the biggest developments yet. Through haunting flashbacks, we finally see the path that led him to the battlefield revealing the heartbreaking choices involving Tien, Lirin, and Roshone. In the present, Kaladin survives the impossible and begins to uncover something extraordinary within himself, as Stormlight and possibly something more starts to awaken.

As Bridge Four faces harsher conditions than ever, Kaladin reaches a breaking point, forcing him to consider an unthinkable option: escape. But with new powers, deeper despair, and growing responsibility to his men, the question becomes can he really leave them behind?

Plus, we dive into bold theories on Surgebinding, the significance of different spheres, the mystery of the Knights Radiant, and what Syl might really be hiding.

Fathers, Fantasy, & Fiction is a book club podcast where we read through fantasy novels a few chapters at a time—recapping the story, sharing theories, and trying to figure out what’s actually going on.