I'm going to reread this series as I prepare for the next book. It's too big and complex to continue after these long breaks. To that end, Dawnshard was an excellent primer for the reread. It brought me back into the world and reminded me of all the excellent things that are happening.

Its own story was quite good too. The characters were clearly defined with their own struggles. Sanderson's depiction of disablility and the way it influenced action and internal struggle was wonderful. I understand he had quite a team to consult with on those aspects and it really showed. The character journey was the strongest force in the novella, overshadowing the plot developments and ending revelations. This is particularly impressive since there were quite a few new developments in the cosmere worldbuilding here.

If you're reading the Stormlight Archive, don't skip these novellas. They're as worthy as the main books.