Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson (Tor) is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.

Bestselling Sanderson (Rhythm of War) returns with the climax to the first arc of the “Stormlight Archive” in this fifth installment of the epic fantasy series. With a challenge issued to an evil god, desperate fighting continuing worldwide, and others working to unravel a mystery, the fate of the entire Cosmere hangs in the balance.—LJ Reviews

Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse (Saga; LJ starred review)

Appeared on the October 2020 LibraryReads list

“Fans of epic fantasy looking for something new will surely love the amazing world-building and strong characters in this pre-Columbian Americas story about prophecy, destiny, politics, and revenge, all with a healthy dose of magic."—Dan Brooks, Wake County Public Libraries, NC

Godkiller by Hannah Kaner (Harper Voyager)

Appeared on the September 2023 LibraryReads list

"Three mortals and a minor god go on a quest and encounter a water spirit. Gripping from the first page, this fantasy novel explores this complex world with just the right amount of world-building and description. Highly recommended for fans of classic fantasy."—Tommy Buttaccio, New York Public Library

The Will of the Many by James Islington (Saga; LJ starred review)

Ancient Roman politics, dark academia, and epic fantasy coalesce in this brilliant and gut-churning masterpiece from Islington (The Light of All That Falls). The 17-year-old orphan Vis Solum conceals his past from an Empire that is built upon the will of others. He desperately clings to his own will in a world where the weak always cede—a world of greed, backward deals, and oppressive pyramids of influence. When he unwittingly catches the eye of a Quintus with dubious motivations, he’s dragged right into the thick of it, where his enemies close in on every side. Vis has to unravel a mystery that is so multilayered that it’s impossible to anticipate what’s coming next, and he can trust no one. Suffocating tension pervades the entirety of Vis’s darkly exhilarating first-person narrative. The threat of exposure constantly hangs over his head, but he is a slippery and defiant hero who chokes on his rage and scrambles for control over his own life, which is repeatedly imperiled by the machinations of his enemies. VERDICT This is powerful storytelling at its finest, and the mind-blowing ending opens the series to so much more potential. Perfect for fans of Patrick Rothfuss and Anthony Ryan.—Andrea Dyba