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Yumi and the Nightmare Painter

by Brandon Sanderson · Secret Projects series

A reclusive painter of nightmares and a woman who summons spirits through art find their worlds colliding in unexpected ways. Sanderson crafts a tender love story wrapped in cosmere magic, exploring creativity, connection, and the boundaries between dreams and reality. A lighter, more intimate entry in his sprawling universe.

Secret Projects in reading order

• 1. Tress of the Emerald Sea — Brandon Sanderson
• 2. The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England — Brandon Sanderson
• 3. Yumi and the Nightmare Painter — Brandon Sanderson

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