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The Cosmere

The Cosmere is a vast interconnected universe created by author Brandon Sanderson, encoming multiple fantasy series and standalone novels. Each series is set on a different planet within the Cosmere, featuring unique magic systems and cultures, yet all are subtly linked through overarching themes and characters. This intricate world-building allows for a rich, immersive reading experience, with stories that intertwine across series boundaries.

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Created by
Brandon Sanderson
Character(s)
Kaladin Stormblessed, Vin, Kelsier, Shallan Davar, Dalinar Kholin, Szeth-son-son-Vallano, Lift, Waxillium "Wax" Ladrian, Wayne, Jasnah Kholin

Stormlight Archives by Brandon Sanderson
Every Brandon Sanderson Book, Ranked By Our Excitement

Sanderson is the master of the most excruciating kind of slow burn fiction - making his readers wait years for these exciting new books.

Covers of Wind and Truth and The Way of Kings
Wind And Truth Delivered A Satisfying Stormlight Archive Moment I've Wanted Since The Way Of Kings

One surprising moment in Wind and Truth was absolutely priceless, but it made me think about one of The Stormlight Archive's missed opportunities.

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The covers of Mistborn and The Well of Ascension with a film reel background.
The Mistborn Movie's Most Obvious Replacement Is A Better Starting Point For A Cosmere Adaptation

The Mistborn movie is scrapped for now, providing Brandon Sanderson the opportunity to begin the Cosmere universe with a different story.

The box set of The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson with lightning as the background
A Stormlight Archive Adaptation Is Less Likely Now After Disappointing Brandon Sanderson Update

Brandon Sanderson’s disappointing update doesn’t bode well for a Stormlight Archive adaptation, though fans shouldn’t lose hope completely.

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Covers of The Stormlight Archive books
Wind And Truth’s Most Controversial Moment May Set Up Stormlight Archive's Most Complex Character Yet

One divisive choice in The Stormlight Archive's most recent volume could pay off, as Brandon Sanderson has five books to justify the decision.

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The Mistborn books with Vin (from Mistborn) over them
Why Vin Is SO Powerful In Mistborn (& Is She Really Overpowered?)

Vin's extremely unique circumstances throughout Mistborn make her character more powerful than others, but doesn't necessarily make her overpowered.

Wind and Truth cover
Wind And Truth Set Up A More Epic Main Character Than Kaladin For Stormlight Archive Arc 2

The Stormlight Archive has been holding back on one of its most exciting arc 2 protagonists, aside from one of Wind and Truth's most epic moments.

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Mistborn Era 3 Can Finally Deliver On A Story The Original Trilogy Glossed Over

As Sanderson gears up to start writing Mistborn Era 3, there's one underdeveloped storyline he should return to from the original trilogy.

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Covers of Wind and Truth and Words of Radiance
One Stormlight Archive Character's Fate In Wind & Truth Sets Up Brandon Sanderson's Biggest Challenge Yet

One important character ending in The Stormlight Archive book 5, Wind and Truth, sets up the potential for a crazy challenge in sequence 2.

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Wind and Truth cover featuring Dalinar holding a book in one hand and reaching up towards a lightning-filled sky with the other
Every Book Brandon Sanderson Has Planned

After Wind and Truth, Brandon Sanderson has several major book releases on the way. Here's what we know is coming in this decade and beyond.

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Cover of The Lost Metal and The Sunlit Man
Mistborn Era 3's Timeline Is Not What I Expected & That's A Good Thing

Brandon Sanderson has released some key details for his Mistborn: Ghostbloods trilogy, adding to my excitement for the new books.

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Covers of Wind and Truth and Tress of the Emerald Sea
Wind And Truth Has Finally Sold Me On 1 Popular Adaptation Strategy For The Stormlight Archive

After reading The Stormlight Archive book 5, Wind and Truth, I'm finally in agreement with fans who want the series adapted in a particular way.

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Covers of The Final Empire and The Hero of Ages
Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn Era 3 Plan Could Help Ghostbloods Top The Original Trilogy

Brandon Sanderson has an interesting strategy for writing Mistborn: Ghostbloods, which could help it rival his beloved original trilogy.

The box set of The Stormlight Archive arc 1 by Brandon Sanderson with a blue landscape background
Brandon Sanderson's Disappointing Stormlight Archive Update Could Work In The Next Book's Favor

It will be a while before the next Stormlight Archive book debuts, but the lengthy wait could actually benefit Brandon Sanderson’s series.

The Way of Kings, Oathbringer, and Wind and Truth Stormlight Archive covers
Brandon Sanderson's Next Stormlight Archive Project Will Ease The Agonizing Wait For Arc 2

The Stormlight Archive book 6 is years away from hitting shelves, but this one exciting Brandon Sanderson project will ease the long wait.

Cover of Words of Radiance and Wind and Truth
The Stormlight Archive Gives New Meaning To Kaladin’s Most Epic Moment After 10 Years

Wind and Truth, book 5 of The Stormlight Archive, sees the repetition of one of the series' most iconic lines, reframing its powerful meaning.

Mistborn and Well of Ascension covers
Mistborn Movie's Disappointing Update Is A Chance To Fix The Biggest Flaw In Its Original Adaptation Plan

The Mistborn movie is back to square one, according to Brandon Sanderson. It's disappointing, but it could be a blessing in disguise in the long-term.

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Every Planned Brandon Sanderson Book Adaptation Explained

The king of multiverses may have just had one film option fall apart, but Sanderson has several more irons in the fire ready to become hit new shows.

Vin from Mistborn with her cape blowing as she stands in front of Kredik Shaw
Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn Movie Returning To "Square One" Is Actually For The Best

The film’s unfortunate cancellation could be an opportunity in disguise, giving Sanderson a chance to reevaluate introducing audiences to the Cosmere.

The Stormlight Archive
A Stormlight Archive TV Show Would Have A Huge Opening Advantage That Even Game Of Thrones Didn't

HBO’s fumbled fantasy series never even came close to showing battles as massive and epic as those in Brandon Sanderson’s landmark saga.