Read 1 of my Cosmere chronological extravaganza 
 White Sand is a series of graphic novels that are technically one story. It is set on the planet Taldain in the Cosmere, where sand mastery is this particular magic of Investiture--the ability to manipulate white sand at the cost of the manipulator's water supply. Without water, they are left to dehydrate and, therefore, their powers are wasted. 
 After a warring attack against the raging Kerztians, the sand masters on Dayside--the light side of the world--are left in disarray, their monarchy completely ruined. So the Lord Mastrell's (their 'ruler-like' figure) son, Kenton (one of these sand masters) ventures across Dayside to attend to the matters, as well as the mystery of the Kerztians. Why did they attack them? For what purpose? And who, among his kin, could be the traitor behind the attack? Who exposed the sand masters to their enemies? 
 Brandon Sanderson did an amazing job of weaving multiple storylines together. I came to the sudden realisation of Khriss's backstory, her beginnings with Gevin. I really liked the way this panned out, as well as how it adds to the completeness of the Cosmere. I loved the differences between the Darksiders and the Lightsiders, the two different locations of the world (and two different races). Their different ways of understanding culture, language, arts, weaponry and the stances on the battlefield was just so intriguing and it brings life to Sanderson's world. 
 "Spoilers. Spoilers everywhere." Down below! 
 (view spoiler)[I loved when Kenton truly embraced his sand mastery. Although he is his father's son, he is not the person he expected to become. He is a strong sand master capable of many things. As he progressed further, as he realised many mysteries and secrets unravelling, I saw them too and how they would play out in the outcome of the story. Also, I don't know why but I loved Kenton's friendship with Aarik and I love Aarik in general. His sarcasm and wit and generosity is just something that was needed in the story and it showed its charm. 
 Another main POV, although it was quite vague (and will hopefully be elaborated on in Volume 2), was Ais. She was an interesting character but, like I said, we didn't get to see much of her. I did feel a lot of sympathy toward her character when her husband and daughter saw her, and when she was speaking to her husband about how one of her comrades died and how she might not come back after a day of her work. It made me sad, but the emotions were so good in that scene. I loved it. 
 Oh, and I really don't like Drile. His complete obsession with himself really irritated me and I honestly hope he dies or at least suffers in the next volume. Feels the wrath of Kenton, dares to threaten him. The correlations with him, Drile and the council was just awesome. I loved seeing how these narcissistic characters saw the truth of what Kenton said. Eventually what he spoke of was brightening for them because they understood. 
 I was super sad when his best friend died in the battle with the Kerztians. It really dug into my feels, guys. Super sad stuff. 
 At the end, when Khriss was like "Oh, Harmony, he was a sand mage all along" I just thought Kenton was the sneakiest little person on the block. I don't know if he thought of doing that all along but I did love it when it happened. When the book ended just at that, I applauded Brandon Sanderson because what an ending! And with Aarik and the revelation of Drile and... ah! Fantastic storytelling! (hide spoiler)] 
 I believe next on the Cosmere chronology (in-world) is Elantris, so I'll be reading that for the first time! I did get some 200 pages in at first but I wasn't concentrating heavily on the text. Hopefully I'll pick up some interesting theories and speculations about its involvement to the Cosmere!