The Gathering Storm, the twelfth book in the Wheel of Time series, debuted at the number one spot on the prestigious New York Times bestseller list. This is the fifth WoT novel to hold the spot, and the first time that author Brandon Sanderson has been there. Gathering Storm’s appearance on the list ended a six or seven week reign that Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol had been holding onto.

Congratulations to Brandon Sanderson and “Team Jordan” for this outstanding effort and accomplishment. And of course, congratulations as well to the late Robert Jordan, who’s book this truly is.

Media Reviews of The Gathering Storm

• Dragonmount’s original review
• Babel Clash: “It cruises by at a breakneck speed, with frightening hairpin turns and shocking jolts.”
• Nethspace’s Review: (Ken is one of our Storm Leaders): “The series is on the right track and Sanderson has proven to me that he deserves to be in the driver’s seat. 9 / 10″
• OF Blog of the Fallen: “… [The Gathering Storm] is one of the faster-paced, better-written volumes.”
• Only the Best Sci-Fi /Fantasy: “All in all, I could not have been more pleased with The Gathering Storm.”
• Fantasy Literature
• Grasping for the Wind: “The Gathering Storm will leave most readers feeling that WOT is in good hands”
• Pat’s Fantasy Hot List: “Though I doubted his ability to complete this gargantuan task, I now have faith in Brandon Sanderson.” 7.75 / 10
• Leigh Butler’s Tor.com reviews: Non-spoiler | Heavy-Spoiler, Read-at-your-own-risk
• Adventures in Reading
• SF Examiner
• King of the Nerds
• Wertzone
• Keeping the Door
• ScienceBlogs
• MJ Whitehead
• Geek Edge
• Red Herrings
• AMD on Software
• My Trivial Pursuits
• All things Shea

What the fans are saying
We put a call out on Twitter for Gathering Storm reviews. Here’s a sampling of what people had to say:

• @rickyteachey: Book 12 of WoT renews the promise of the first 4 to 5 books with a vengeance-expectations renewed! The blind man sees again.
• @Thesleepingwolf: #TGS was a non-stop thrill ride, it pulls you in and makes you part of the pattern and leaves you desperate for more!
• @Faelai: #TGS is one of the best WoT novels to date. Fast paced and exciting with excellent characterization and emotional depth.
• @Kdude10: just finished #TGS today, all I can say is: MADE OF AWESOME! The end was good, but my favorite parts were the Egwene POVs.
• @skatter: The #TGS audiobook is keeping me sane at work, and though only 1/2 way thru, is an astonishingly good book. RJ would be proud.
• @BetrayerOfHope7: I absolutely love #TGS I think that Brandon did an excellent job and the story is as deep and thrilling as ever
• @ShadedGlory: TGS was everything i expected and more, cant wait to read the other books, Brandon Sanderson is amazing
• @protonone: Is this the book we were thought we would get? No. But that does not change the fact that TGS is one of the best books in tWOT.
• @timee1989: A much faster read (despite the length), while still remaining true to the story. Can’t wait for ToM!
• @juveth: The Wheel spins faster, it’s threads unraveling, and major plot threads ending. One of the best books yet in the series!
• @linksan: The best book as of yet. The character development and the suspense had me skipping out on Halloween fun to sit and read.
• @Kiroshadow: Brandon Sanderson is Jordan Reborn. It was that good.
• @rucci14: In TGS Sanderson and Jordan NAILED IT. Love the fast past, humor, and heartbreaking moments. RJ would be proud.
• Read what people are saying about #TGS on Twitter

Featured Media Articles & Interviews

• USA Today/ Life front page feature
• Details Magazine
• Wired.com interview (Geek Dad)
• Charleston Post & Courier
• BookPage
• BlogCritics
• Least I Could Do: A must read
• Sacramento & SF Book Review “Audible Authors” podcast
• Bill Thompson “Eye on Books”
• VoiceAmerica

Storm Leader Reports

• MediaBistro / GalleyCat (Media coverage): First Article | Second
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