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jkemnitz's review against another edition
Switched to a non-“box set” version of the digital book.
nsorensen2's review
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
fazoid's review
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
sa_bourre_hein's review
4.25
Actually prefer this series to the original Mistborn series. The scale is definetely smaller and it has a western vibe that will not be for everyone. Loved seeing how the magic system evolves 300 years later with guns and twinborns. Wayne is such a great character and I love the bromance he has with Wax.
modernhobbitvibes's review against another edition
4.0
Re-reading this after having read Stormlight + re-reading the OG trilogy + reading Secret History is absolutely insane. Sanderson, your MIND.
nat_dranyam's review against another edition
4.0
It's great to read a new saga set in the same world as the previous one, with a 500 years difference. Their "ancient history" is the story you know, changed by generations and becoming legend.
Wax and Wayne are a great protagonist pair and it's just like reading Sherlock meets oceans eleven meets mistborn. The detective fantasy is fascinating
Wax and Wayne are a great protagonist pair and it's just like reading Sherlock meets oceans eleven meets mistborn. The detective fantasy is fascinating
simplymeganrae's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars - 4 stars for Alloy of Law, 5 stars for Shadows of Self and Bands of Mourning.
I loved this series for different reasons than loving Mistborn. It was lighter, more humorous than the first trilogy thanks to Wayne - and there were so many bits, especially in the 3rd book, that made me laugh out loud. As always, Sanderson's world building and character development was incredible. While in the first book Steris was off-putting, by the 3rd book I was rooting for her and LOVING her involvement.
Thoughts on each book:
The Alloy of Law was solid, but not quite fully developed. I felt like it was lacking a little.
The ending of the Shadows of Self had me SOBBING. Oh, Sanderson, why do you have to break my heart!? EVERY TIME the Sanderson Avalanche gets me.
Bands of Mourning had fully developed the characters and I was thoroughly invested. I didn't think I could fall in love with characters like I did with Vin & Elend from the 1st trilogy, but I did again with Wax, Wayne, Marasi, Steris, and others (will not name for fear of small spoilers). AND THE ENDING!?!? AH!!!! (I went on to read Mistborn: A Secret History, which, is incredibly illuminating for those of you still wanting more!)
Why do I have to wait so long for the next book to come out!?! I guess I'll just re-read the series. And start the Stormlight Archives.
I loved this series for different reasons than loving Mistborn. It was lighter, more humorous than the first trilogy thanks to Wayne - and there were so many bits, especially in the 3rd book, that made me laugh out loud. As always, Sanderson's world building and character development was incredible. While in the first book Steris was off-putting, by the 3rd book I was rooting for her and LOVING her involvement.
Thoughts on each book:
The Alloy of Law was solid, but not quite fully developed. I felt like it was lacking a little.
The ending of the Shadows of Self had me SOBBING. Oh, Sanderson, why do you have to break my heart!? EVERY TIME the Sanderson Avalanche gets me.
Bands of Mourning had fully developed the characters and I was thoroughly invested. I didn't think I could fall in love with characters like I did with Vin & Elend from the 1st trilogy, but I did again with Wax, Wayne, Marasi, Steris, and others (will not name for fear of small spoilers). AND THE ENDING!?!? AH!!!! (I went on to read Mistborn: A Secret History, which, is incredibly illuminating for those of you still wanting more!)
Why do I have to wait so long for the next book to come out!?! I guess I'll just re-read the series. And start the Stormlight Archives.