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White Sand 1

Brandon Sanderson and Rik Hoskin

160 pages

A sun-scorched tale of survival and arcane power where an underdog must navigate a treacherous world of shifting sands and hidden agendas.

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Reading this graphic novel feels like stepping into a harsh, sun-drenched wasteland where survival hinges on wit and willpower. The pacing is brisk and action-forward, driven by a deeply earnest tone and a protagonist desperate to prove his worth after a devastating betrayal. The atmosphere is expansive yet tense, colored by heavily textured, earth-toned artwork that makes the gritty desert setting feel like a character of its own. It explores the emotional weight of sudden leadership and the friction of cultural collision, all wrapped around a meticulously crafted magic system. This is a must-read for epic fantasy fans and universe-builders who delight in watching an underdog forge unlikely alliances to unravel a sprawling, deadly conspiracy.

Mood
  • sun-drenched
  • harsh
  • expansive
  • tense
Tone
  • earnest
  • adventurous
  • determined
  • urgent
Pace
brisk
Themes
proving one's worth · surviving betrayal · cultural collision · the burden of leadership
The writing
The narrative relies on swift, action-oriented dialogue that works in tandem with heavily textured, earth-toned artwork to convey a harsh world.
The arc
The journey moves from the crushing weight of inadequacy and sudden loss to a gritty, determined fight for survival and understanding.
Who it's for
Cosmere completionists and epic fantasy fans who love hard magic systems, desert settings, and underdog protagonists.
Content notes
  • stylized violence
  • mass death
  • betrayal

About the book

A brand new saga of magic and adventure by #1 New York Times best-selling author Brandon Sanderson.

On the planet of Taldain, the legendary Sand Masters harness arcane powers to manipulate sand in spectacular ways. But when they are slaughtered in a sinister conspiracy, the weakest of their number, Kenton, believes himself to be the only survivor. With enemies closing in on all sides, Kenton forges an unlikely partnership with Khriss -- a mysterious Darksider who hides secrets of her own.

White Sand brings to life a crucial, unpublished part of Brandon Sanderson’s sprawling Cosmere universe. The story has been adapted by Rik Hoskin (Mercy Thompson), with art by Julius Gopez and colors by Ross Campbell. Employing powerful imagery and Sanderson’s celebrated approach to magical systems, White Sand is a spectacular new saga for lovers of fantasy and adventure.

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