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thescarletmark's review against another edition
4.0
It’s been a year since Vin struck down the Lord Ruler. Elend now holds the throne of Luthadel, but since they never found the Lord Ruler’s atium stash, the economy is in shambles and the newly founded Assembly, consisting of noblemen, merchants and skaa, does nothing but bickering. It does not help that an army has just arrived on the outskirts of the city, and since bad things come in three, soon a second army joins the first. Our main characters in the city try and turn the armies one against the other, but neither is dumb enough to fall for it.
This book is filled with political intrigue, and the main characters try to find a way out of a lose-lose situation. We finally have some insight on some of the main players’ thoughts and motives, and the world that emerges is vibrant and real. There is always another mystery, another plot, another challenge, and sometimes the solution only brings more problems than it solves.
There is friendship, there is love, there is hope, there is determination. There are good intentions and poor executions. Everyone learns, grows, suffers, fails. The worldbuilding is extremely consistent and well thought out; the characters are believable and stay true to themselves, each facing their own problems.
This book is filled with political intrigue, and the main characters try to find a way out of a lose-lose situation. We finally have some insight on some of the main players’ thoughts and motives, and the world that emerges is vibrant and real. There is always another mystery, another plot, another challenge, and sometimes the solution only brings more problems than it solves.
There is friendship, there is love, there is hope, there is determination. There are good intentions and poor executions. Everyone learns, grows, suffers, fails. The worldbuilding is extremely consistent and well thought out; the characters are believable and stay true to themselves, each facing their own problems.
readby_ryan's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
slow-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
4.0
rykka's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-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
4.25
guavafett's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-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
4.25
The adventure continues, I have so much fun trying to guess where it's going the entire time. My partner is stunned I read books this way, always trying to figure out what's next. I'm stunned he doesn't.
lavinn's review against another edition
4.5
not sure if i like the twist at the end or not, will see as i get into the third book
tranquilitycase's review against another edition
3.0
I don't think this is Sanderson's best work - I noted some "telling, not showing" toward the middle. I had a hard time with the relationship between Vin and Elend - it just didn't feel authentic to me. And the book didn't move as well as the first one, nor was it funny (I miss Kelsier). That said, I'm looking forward to the third book!
mp1701's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
4.0
hannaleeah's review against another edition
4.0
FOUR OUT OF FIVE STARS!!!! 8.29 CAWPILE
I am really really enjoying where this trilogy is going and I’m very excited to get my hands on the final book.
There were definitely a few moments where I was on the verge of tears and connecting with characters on an even deeper level than I was in Mistborn.
I really am loving the character of Elend and I am excited to see where his story goes along with the story of Vin.
I did breeze through this book but I did feel like sometimes this book was lacking the ability to keep me completely engaged!
Brandon Sanderson did not disappoint
I am really really enjoying where this trilogy is going and I’m very excited to get my hands on the final book.
There were definitely a few moments where I was on the verge of tears and connecting with characters on an even deeper level than I was in Mistborn.
I really am loving the character of Elend and I am excited to see where his story goes along with the story of Vin.
I did breeze through this book but I did feel like sometimes this book was lacking the ability to keep me completely engaged!
Brandon Sanderson did not disappoint
breakfastpizza's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Good GOD this book was way too long.
Is it just a Sanderson thing? Where the middle drags on and I wonder if I’ll ever finish the slog but the end is like ACTION POW HEY HOW ABOUT A PLOT TWIST?!
The plot twist was good though. So we give an extra 1/2 star 👍🏻
On to the next one.
Is it just a Sanderson thing? Where the middle drags on and I wonder if I’ll ever finish the slog but the end is like ACTION POW HEY HOW ABOUT A PLOT TWIST?!
The plot twist was good though. So we give an extra 1/2 star 👍🏻
On to the next one.