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The Alloy of Law by Brandon Sanderson

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jenna_smuszkiewicz's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

I had a fun time with this book! I read it in 3 days. The plot is at like breakneck pace and I don't think the characters sleep for like 2 days. I love the Western/end-of-Victorian-era/industrial-era vibes this book had. I loved the evolution of the magic system with the two main ones being used together. I am very driven to continue the series as I want to know about the villains' plans beyond what was revealed here.

My big two complaints:
Romantic relationship:

I hate this attempted setup between Marasi and Wax for a romantic relationship. Just no. She is half his age. Also, she has looked up to him as her childhood hero for so long. It just does not sit right with me for them to get together.

Antagonists:

I actually agreed with Miles' philosophy. His philosophy is basically to eat the rich/tear down the rich. Which I agree with! He has spent his life as an outlaw and basically accomplishing nothing as crimes continue to happen. He sees inequalities as people being taken to the Roughs for work and then abandoned by the people in the city. Like, he's not wrong in his criticisms of the law just being a threat of violence that doesn't actually help people. I do wish we learned od what Miles' plans were once he got his operation funded. Was his goal just to uproot the city without having another system set up to take its place? So, I don't love that we are following Wax who is basically working to keep the system in place. But, I don't agree with what the Set are doing at all and I want them taken down

Even with my two big criticisms, I still had a fun time with this book and I'm excited for the next ones!

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lilifane's review against another edition

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adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I loved being back in this world and I realized I will never get tired of Allomancers jumping, flying, gliding thought the mists.

I had kinda low expectations for this book because I heard it's not as good as Era 1. But truly, how do you compare something to the definition of perfection that Mistborn Era 1 is for me? I was also skeptical because I don't enjoy western like settings. But I was pleasantly surprised. I really liked the setting of the book! Loved the exploration of how the magic system changes and adepts in this era, reminiscent of the industrial age. It was also fascinating to see how the world evolved in the 300 years after the ending of Era 1, how details from the past are remembered in myths, legends, religions and places. I almost cried every time I recognized a name or a detail that was mentioned.

I was also surprised by how much fun I had with the plot and the characters in this book. Although both are not as brilliant, developed, well constructed and epic as the first three books, I loved spending time with Wax, Wayne and Marasi. Their banter was funny and I was never bored. I was just not as emotionally invested in them as in Vin, Kel and the crew of Era 1. Plus, I was super intrigues by the prologue which felt like a Criminal Minds episode and all the tales of serial killers Wax had brought to justice... just for the mystery of the majority of the plot to be robberies. I mean, I enjoyed the story for what it was, but I hope it gets a little bit more exciting in the next books.

After the epilogue, I am definitely curious how the series will continue and how it will fit in the broader timeline and the cosmere.

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targrhaegar's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

20/02/2024 Reread:

Just as good as the first time I read it. Even better. I noticed so many things that I didn't before. I love Mistborn.

5/02/2023 Original review:

This entire book was so epic.

I love the new characters. They're so awesome and work amazingly together. Their banter was so funny.

The setting was great. It's like a Sherlockian steam punk world. I love it so much.

The story was full of action and intrigue. Definitely an addictive page-turner.

I loved all the small references to the previous trilogy and how the lore was even more expanded. We have new terms for different types of allomancy, new metals, new powers. It was so satisfying to learn about it.

I DON'T KNOW WHO IRONEYES IS??? I FEEL STUPID. WHO IS HE??? IS IT KELSIER??? BUT HE'S NOT CORPOREAL. IS IT MARSH? I DON'T REMEBER IF HE DIED. I THINK HE DID. AND EVEN IF HE DIDN'T, HE'S NOT IMMORTAL. WHO IS IRONEYES???? I FEEL LIKE I SHOULD KNOW... I will finish the trilogy, and if I still don't know who he is by the end of it, I will look it up. I FEEL SO FRUSTRATED

EDIT:

OH IM SO STUPID. IRONEYES IS SPOOK!!!

20/02/2024 UPDATE: I AM THE DUMBEST PERSON ON PLANET EARTH. I DESERVE TO BE TORTURED! MARSH IS IRONEYES. HOLY CRAP. WHY DID IT TAKE ME SO LONG TO REALISE?

I'm excited to continue this trilogy and read more about my beloved Wax, Wayne and Marasi.

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reggiethebird's review against another edition

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adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

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chattie_the_mad_chatter's review

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

A Re-read for me, but it's great to be back with these charctacters. In this world where Sanderson will give you all the world building, Magic system and fun adventure you need. A good set up to a series that improves with each book and although it has a very different atmosphere to Era 1,the writing is tighter and female characters better written and fully realised. Can't wait to keep reading!

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oldladysadie's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Very different from the Era 1 Mistborn Trilogy, but just as wonderful in its own right. This book has a great new cast of characters doing Sherlock Holmes-style detective work with action throughout, and offers an intriguing (and sweetly emotional at times) expansion on the world from the first series. It was also MUCH funnier than I expected going in. I loved it to pieces, and can’t wait to read the rest of the series!

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