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Secret History

Brandon Sanderson

4.23 AVERAGE


I was worried this would feel very retconned and ham fisted but it didn't. It gave a lot of wider context to the original trilogy and served as a good first cosmere heavy book (for me). Enjoyed seeing Kelsier again.

I did think Sanderson used too many italics to make a point - sometimes like 2-3 a page. Normally I wouldn't notice but it was overdone here for me at least. Fun book though.
adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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mysterious reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
challenging funny mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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mysterious reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I read this right after Mistborn Era 1. I have not read Era 2 but I can see no reason why you'd have to wait until after Bands of Mourning. In fact, I think you should read this immediately after The Hero of Ages so the plot points are fresh in your mind.

This is an interesting little companion story and I enjoyed it. 
adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful reflective tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I can’t say literally anything about this without spoiling the entire Mistborn trilogy, other than THIS WAS SO GOOD!!!! Really brought everything full circle
adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced
adventurous lighthearted tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes