Introduction: Why I am diving into the Cosmere
For years, I’ve heard the name Brandon Sanderson mentioned alongside terms like "epic fantasy," "world-building genius," and "unique magic systems." As a child, I even read his Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians series, but beyond that, I never got into his more famous books. That changes now. The Cosmere has always intrigued me, especially with the way fans talk about its interwoven worlds and overarching narrative. This blog will document my journey through Sanderson’s sprawling universe — book by book, world by world.
How this blog works
I’m tackling the Cosmere one book at a time, and this blog will grow as I go. After each book, I’ll share my initial impressions and overall thoughts. The posts will be spoiler-free at first, but as I go deeper into the series, I might make connections between the books — so be warned if you're not caught up!
Book 1: Mistborn: The Final Empire (October 14th 2024)
From the beginning, Mistborn: The Final Empire had me hooked. The heist plot, and the fascinating system of Allomancy completely drew me in. By the time I reached the end, I couldn’t put the book down. It’s been a while since I've felt this excited about a book series. The ending was so incredible — it left me eager to dive into the next book in the saga!
Book 2: Mistborn: The Well of Ascension (October 29th 2024)
Before starting this book, I'd heard it was considered the slowest in the series. Now, while I haven’t read the final Mistborn book yet, I can see why people feel that way. The pacing at the beginning was very slow, yet the storytelling pulled me in and kept me turning the pages. By the time I reached the finale, it was completely worth it. The payoff was great, and the climax came together perfectly. Is this one of those "Sanderlanches" everyone keeps talking about?
Book 3: Mistborn: The Hero of Ages
Currently reading
Book 4: Warbreaker
The next book I'll read
Book 5: Tress of the Emerald Sea
The one I'll read after that
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