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Brandon Sanderson links "Fourth Wing" success to 20-year fantasy nostalgia cycle

Fantasy author Brandon Sanderson attributes the massive success of his novel "Fourth Wing" to a 20-year nostalgia cycle. He believes the book tapped into a longing for stories similar to "Eragon" and "How to Train Your Dragon." This phenomenon highlights how established fantasy tropes can be successfully revisited to capture a modern audience. AI

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Brandon Sanderson links "Fourth Wing" success to 20-year fantasy nostalgia cycle

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    🎮 Brandon Sanderson explains why Fourth Wing became such a huge hit ⭐ Brandon Sanderson believes Fourth Wing became a fantasy phenomenon thanks to a 20-year nos

    🎮 Brandon Sanderson explains why Fourth Wing became such a huge hit ⭐ Brandon Sanderson believes Fourth Wing became a fantasy phenomenon thanks to a 20-year nostalgia cycle fueled by Eragon and How to Train Your Dragon. 📰 Source: Polygon.com 🔗 Link: https://www.polygon.com/brando…