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Brandon Sanderson

Brandon Sanderson (born December 19, 1975) is an American author known for his intricate and imaginative works in the genres of fantasy and science fiction. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, Sanderson developed a passion for writing at a young age. He attended Brigham Young University, where he studied English and later earned a master's degree in creative writing. Sanderson is best known for creating the Cosmere, a vast fictional universe that encompasses many of his fantasy novels, where they share subtle connections and a common mythology, including the *Mistborn* series and *The Stormlight Archive*. The *Mistborn* trilogy, starting with the novel [*Mistborn: The Final Empire*], is a thrilling fantasy heist story set in a dystopian world ruled by a tyrannical lord. *The Stormlight Archive*, starting with the novel [*The Way of Kings*], is an epic fantasy series that combines political intrigue, war, and extensive world-building. In addition to his work within the Cosmere, Sanderson completed [Robert Jordan's] epic fantasy series "The Wheel of Time" after Jordan's passing. He has also authored several young adult series, such as *The Reckoners* and the *Skyward* series. Sanderson's analytical approach to world-building includes his "Sanderson's Laws of Magic," which distinguish between "hard" and "soft" magic systems in fantasy literature. His ability to create immersive worlds and compelling characters has earned him a dedicated fan base and numerous accolades, including the Hugo Award in 2013 for his novella [*The Emperor's Soul*], the Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award for his novels [*Elantris*] in 2005, and [The Hero of Ages] in 2008, as well as David Gemmell Legend Awards in 2011 for [*The Way of Kings*] and in 2015 for [*Words of Radiance*]. In 2022, Sanderson's Kickstarter campaign for four secret novels became the most successful in history, raising over $41 million.Read the rest

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Oathbringer reviewed by @thebigsleepy
6 out of 10
I lost the thread around Christmas and never really got it back. Kept turning back to work out who was where. Fond of it, but this one beat me and it has gone on the shelf half done.
Oathbringer@thebigsleepy26 Aug 2026
The Way of Kings reviewed by @grimdarkgareth
4 out of 10
Four. FOUR. Nobody in it does a single unforgivable thing.
The Way of Kings@grimdarkgareth22 Aug 2026
Mistborn reviewed by @grimdarkgareth
5 out of 10
Five. Everyone loses their minds over this and I just find it tidy. The heist is decent! Then the magic gets explained at me for an hour and nobody I care about stays dead at any real cost.
Mistborn@grimdarkgareth20 Aug 2026

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Brandon Sanderson

The Books

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Mistborn

The Hero of Ages

Oathbringer

The Way of Kings

The Well of Ascension

Dawnshard

Defending Elysium

Defiant

Legion

Mistborn Trilogy Boxed Set

Rhythm of War

Shadows of Self

Skyward Flight

Tailored Realities

The Alloy of Law

The Bands of Mourning

The Stormlight Archive, Books 1-4

Wind and Truth

What Readers Said

On These Lists

The Sanderson Starter Pack

Close Readers

Incredible Fantasy Series

Plots That Actually Land

The Pile (2026)

Did Not Finish, No Regrets

Four Pages A Night

Oathbringer reviewed by @thebigsleepy

The Way of Kings reviewed by @grimdarkgareth

Mistborn reviewed by @grimdarkgareth

The Sanderson Starter Pack

Mistborn

The Hero of Ages

Oathbringer

The Way of Kings

The Well of Ascension

Dawnshard

Defending Elysium

Defiant

Legion

Mistborn Trilogy Boxed Set

Rhythm of War

Shadows of Self

Skyward Flight

Tailored Realities

The Alloy of Law

The Bands of Mourning

The Stormlight Archive, Books 1-4

Wind and Truth

Oathbringer reviewed by @thebigsleepy

The Way of Kings reviewed by @grimdarkgareth

Mistborn reviewed by @grimdarkgareth

The Sanderson Starter Pack

Incredible Fantasy Series

Plots That Actually Land

The Pile (2026)

Did Not Finish, No Regrets

Four Pages A Night