Yumi and the Nightmare Painter
A Cosmere Novel
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Narrated by:
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Kate Reading
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Michael Kramer
About this listen
From the #1 Kickstarter campaign of all time—#1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson adds to his Cosmere universe shared by Mistborn and The Stormlight Archive with a new standalone novel especially for fans of fantasy romances. Narrated by Kate Reading and Michael Kramer.
There is a world. One of endless night, surrounded by an even deeper darkness. Filled with nightmares come to life, twisted shapes that slink to windows and ease open doors, sliding across floors to look down on helpless faces.
There is another world. A bright world, so bright it burns. Filled with stacked stones that call forth miracles, raised by callused hands that tremble in their work, drained with each stone lifted, settled, lifted again.
Between these worlds two souls connect. Collide. Entwine.
A bridge. A path.
A road to both worlds changing forever.
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.
Note from Brandon:
Even for a compulsive planner like me, sometimes a story emerges like magic. Unexpected, unprompted. You build an outline in days, craft worlds during a compulsive daydream, and develop characters with a burst of imagination like the brief flash of a firework.
That was Yumi and the Nightmare Painter for me. The unanticipated story of two people who find one another.
May your dreams live as mine sometimes do.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-08-24
wealth of ideas
touched lightly on many relatable human traits and concepts wrapped up in an imaginative and captivating story- funny along with it !
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- Sandra Hansen
- 18-12-24
Great story with lots of twists
Engaging and surprising, and just the right pace! One of Sanderson’s best in my opinion. Makes more sense if you’ve read “The way of kings”, but it really isn’t necessary.
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- Chris Harman
- 03-08-24
The unique story
Brilliant story, very funny and a different twist to Brandon’s normal stories! Loved it from start to finish
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- Sebastien
- 14-09-24
Good book, would recommend
This year I comitted to reading romance books. This is by far my favorite one.
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- Panos
- 07-06-24
A Masterpiece Brought to Life
Brandon Sanderson delivers another stellar fantasy in "Yumi and the Nightmare Painter." This audiobook effortlessly combines his signature world-building and character depth into a captivating tale. Yumi, a disciplined artist, and Nikaro, a painter of nightmares, navigate a world where dreams and reality blur. Their contrasting lives create a gripping narrative that explores duty, freedom, and self-discovery.
The narrators excel in bringing Sanderson’s vision to life. Their performance captures the essence of each character, conveying a wide range of emotions with clarity and depth. The voice work is precise, capturing Yumi’s serene resolve and Nikaro’s haunted resilience. This emotional authenticity keeps listeners deeply engaged, making the characters' experiences profoundly impactful.
The narration, combined with atmospheric sound design, crafts a rich auditory experience. "Yumi and the Nightmare Painter" is a standout audiobook, showcasing Sanderson’s talent and the power of excellent narration—a must-listen for fantasy fans.
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- Kathryn
- 15-08-24
Beautiful.
My first ever Brandon Sanderson. Oh. My. Gosh. I could not recommend enough.
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You’re staring, she said.
He was a painter. Not a poet. But somehow he found the right words.
I only stare, he said, when I see something too beautiful for my eyes to take in all at once.
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I melted. It’s romantic and beautiful and funny. There is absolutely no spice, it’s not needed. The romance. The world building. The characters.
Devoured in less than a day. If you aren’t sure. Get it. Get. This. Book.
((And as for the illustrations descriptions, you can find them online for reference))
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- Amazon Customer
- 30-07-24
A beautiful love story
Brandon Sanderson knocks the ball out of the park with this work of art. The setting is fascinating with implications that have you constantly theorizing about "how would that work?". The main characters feel realistic and are easy to emphasize with. And the ending, without saying too much to avoid spoilers, is gut wrenching and marvelous.
If i had to complain about anything, the way Hoid is included in the story feels a little forced.
As per the Narration. Well, its Michael Kramer and Kate Reading. They always do a stellar job.
I thoroughly recommend looking up the books illustrations.
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- Andy
- 23-08-24
Amazing
I loved this book had some funny bits and some somber bits but overall all another amazing book by Brandon Sanderson
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- Anonymous User
- 23-12-24
Beautiful and heartwarming, mysterious and fantastic
Beautiful story, great links to the cosmere but not necessary to the story. Think of them as easter eggs
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- Shannon Walsh
- 20-12-24
Beautifully done!
This was quite a departure from Brandon Sanderson's usual style (romance not being his typical genre), but I think he did it beautifully! Yumi and Painter were characters I ended up really enjoying, especially their interactions with each other.
It took a few chapters for me to get fully immersed, but once I was hooked, there was no turning back!
The world-building, as always with Sanderson, was superb. While this novel was a bit lower stakes compared to other Cosmere works, the last quarter was particularly engaging and action-packed.
The ending left me torn - a part of me wished for a happily ever after, while another part felt a different conclusion would be more fitting. Either way, I think I would have felt conflicted, but that's not a negative aspect!
Familiarity with Sanderson's other works is beneficial as you may catch some fun references, but it's not essential to appreciate this standalone novel.
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