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Yumi and the Nightmare Painter

Book 3 in the series:The Cosmere

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Yumi and the Nightmare Painter is a unique addition to Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere series, showcasing a different writing style and storyline while still maintaining his authentic voice. The book follows the journey of Yumi and the Nightmare Painter, exploring their connection and the world they inhabit through intricate character and relationship development. With elements of romance, heavy on character growth and world building, the story is a blend of fantasy, love, and malice, drawing readers in with its rich imagery and emotional depth.

Characters:

Characters are relatable and develop throughout the narrative, dealing with themes of isolation and connection.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is accessible and vivid, featuring emotional depth and influenced by visual aesthetics.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot blends romance with mystery, focusing on character connections amid magical challenges, culminating in a well-rounded resolution.

Setting:

The setting consists of two magical worlds with oriental influences, accompanied by rich worldbuilding.

Pacing:

The pacing is initially slow but becomes engaging as the story progresses, leading to a satisfying climax.

Notes:

The main characters, Yumi and the Painter, are both around 19 years old.
There are awkward bath scenes for magical reasons in the story.
The book has a mysterious plot about their magical predicament.
It blends elements of fantasy with a romance storyline.
It includes themes of loneliness, connection, and personal growth.
Readers find the chemistry between the characters to be engaging and humorous.
The artwork by Aliya Chen is highly praised and enhances the reading experience.
The story is set in a magical world with a unique magic system.
Sanderson's writing style is described as easy to read with rich emotional depth.
The book is seen as an entry point for newcomers to the Cosmere universe.
It has been compared to the feel of 'Your Name' and 'Final Fantasy X'.
Readers appreciate the character and relationship development.
The narrative includes elements familiar to those who enjoy high fantasy but also introduces new concepts.
The book's humor and cringe moments evoke personal connections among readers.

Has Romance?

The romance in Yumi and the Nightmare Painter is significant and characterized by high tension and chemistry, making it one of the book's central elements.

From The Publisher:

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson-creator of The Stormlight Archive, the Mistborn Saga, and countless bestselling works of science fiction and fantasy-comes this gripping story set in the Cosmere universe told by Hoid, where two people from incredibly different cultures must work together to save their worlds from certain disaster.

Yumi has spent her entire life in strict obedience, granting her the power to summon the spirits that bestow vital aid upon her society-but she longs for even a single day as a normal person. Painter patrols the dark streets dreaming of being a hero-a goal that has led to nothing but heartache and isolation, leaving him always on the outside looking in. In their own ways, both of them face the world alone.

Suddenly flung together, Yumi and Painter must strive to right the wrongs in both their lives, reconciling their past and present while maintaining the precarious balance of each of their worlds. If they cannot unravel the mystery of what brought them together before it's too late, they risk forever losing not only the bond growing between them, but the very worlds they've always struggled to protect.

Ratings (35)

Incredible (19)
Loved It (11)
Liked It (2)
It Was OK (1)
Did Not Like (1)
Hated It (1)

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Want To Read (31)
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3 comment(s)

Incredible
3 weeks

As with all the books in the series by Brandon Sanderson, this book is a love story to his biggest fans. But this one is actually a love story.

Surprisingly intriguing, the story blossoms as you sit with it. The characters start out so young and flawed, but together they learn to appreciate their own gifts as well as the gifts and talents of the people around them.

 
Incredible
5 months

Really enjoyed this one. The magic systems, concept, and storytelling were all great. The Cosmere is starting to feel more and more fleshed out, and books like Yumi and Tress go a long way towards making this universe feel like the shared Marvel or Star Wars universes where the possibilities and connections are endless. I love big epic sagas, but there’s something special about these smaller stories that are given space to stand on their own while existing in the same universe.

 
Loved It
8 months

It's cute, and honestly way better than I expected.

My favorite part: Yumi learning how to be a person and have fun.

My least favorite part: the asides and info dumps by Hoid.

 
 
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