A review by thekuster
The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective slow-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? No

3.75

This last entry into Mistborn era one took me a long time to finish - I just wasn't as interested and the conflict felt slow and drawn out. Still, the conclusion was enjoyable and a great wrap-up to the narrative and it's clear that the magic system still has much to be discovered. My main complaint is that this entry was so full of religious allegory that it became distracting. Perhaps being aware of Sanderson's religious background made this feel more heavy-handed, but I think even if I didn't know, it would still feel like a bit much.  

Glad I finished this trilogy, but not sure if I'm ready to delve into era 2 just yet. I'll get around to it eventually.