A review by afictionalescapist
The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous tense slow-paced

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

3.5

The Hero of Ages - Brandon Sanderson

Taking place a year after the Well of Ascension Vin and Elend race against time to discover the true meaning behind the power now unleashed. 

Ash and mist cover the land at all hours of the day, meaning less food, less light and more fear among the people both skaa and noble. To save the world, peace may no longer be an option. 

I’m not going to lie, this was my least favorite of the trilogy even though the pay off and ending was quite epic in scale. 

It took way too long to pick up the pace through almost fluffy prose IMO. The magic system which we have had explained to us well in the first two books felt like it was still being spoon fed to the reader and the pining between the two main characters carried over making my eye twitch a little bit each time

That being said, the pay off for the build up was there for me. In the second half of the book, it was enjoyable to read the blurbs before each chapter and put the pieces together. I got the “Ohhhhhh” moment I was waiting for. I also think we have some of the best, most well thought out side characters that I’ve ever read. Unfortunately I wanted to know more about them than the actual plot. (Can someone write a whole book on the history of the Kandra, thanks). I also loved the questioning of faith and religion this series has as a whole and it really shined through in book 3.

I’m curious about Mistborn Era 2 but I need a Sando Break for the time being. 

Is this one of your favorites? I’d love to chat about it and why you love it so much!! 

I ended this one on a 3.5 ⭐️