Yumi and the Nightmare Painter: A Cosmere Novel

Brandon Sanderson, the #1 New York Times bestselling author, is adding to his Cosmere universe with a new standalone novel that is perfect for fans of fantasy romances. Narrated by Kate Reading and Michael Kramer, this novel takes place in a world of endless night, filled with nightmares come to life and twisted shapes that haunt those who live there. On the other hand, there is a bright world, filled with stacked stones that call forth miracles and are built by callused hands.

In this story, two souls from these contrasting worlds connect, collide, and entwine, forever changing the path of both worlds. Yumi has spent her life in strict obedience, able to summon spirits to aid her society but longing for a normal life. Painter patrols the dark streets, dreaming of becoming a hero but facing heartache and isolation.

Suddenly forced together, Yumi and Painter must work to right the wrongs in their lives while maintaining the balance of their worlds. If they cannot unravel the mystery of their connection, they risk losing not only the bond between them, but also the very worlds they've struggled to protect.

In Brandon Sanderson's note, he explains that this story emerged unexpectedly for him, like magic. He built an outline in days, crafted worlds during daydreams, and developed characters with bursts of imagination. Yumi and the Nightmare Painter is the unanticipated story of two people finding each other.

With this new novel, Sanderson invites readers to dream as he does, and to enjoy the unexpected magic that can bring worlds and characters to life.

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