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A review by simplymeganrae
Mistborn: The Wax and Wayne Series: The Alloy of Law, Shadows of Self, The Bands of Mourning by Brandon Sanderson
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.