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Shadows of Self by Brandon Sanderson
5.0
I love this book. While at first I did not warm up to Wax and Wayne as I did to the Crew, this book just may be my favorite Mistborn novel.
Among other things, it's a signpost of Sanderson's growth as a writer. He nails religious doubt in a way hoped for by Hrathen's arc in Elantris.
Oh and the interplay if genre in this book is excellent and I believe an indicator of the dynamic future of the series. Sanderson dances between spec fic, thriller, and even horror in this one.
Feelings run high is this book. Wax is confronted again by the tragedy of his past even at he continues to struggle with the boundaries imposed upon him by high society. Marasi makes more room for herself in the world and pushes toward her future.
This book is everything one might want in a sequel. It's a bridge that can stand on its own. Although in fairness, it's more of a book 1 of 3 with Alloy of Law being a sort of prequel.
Five stars.
Among other things, it's a signpost of Sanderson's growth as a writer. He nails religious doubt in a way hoped for by Hrathen's arc in Elantris.
Oh and the interplay if genre in this book is excellent and I believe an indicator of the dynamic future of the series. Sanderson dances between spec fic, thriller, and even horror in this one.
Feelings run high is this book. Wax is confronted again by the tragedy of his past even at he continues to struggle with the boundaries imposed upon him by high society. Marasi makes more room for herself in the world and pushes toward her future.
This book is everything one might want in a sequel. It's a bridge that can stand on its own. Although in fairness, it's more of a book 1 of 3 with Alloy of Law being a sort of prequel.
Five stars.