A review by oxfordcommas91
The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous challenging mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Wow, I’m blown away by the second installment in the Mistborn series. I truly see why everyone raves about it. Everything I loved about book one (the unique magic system, the compelling cast of supporting characters, the twists and turns…) was just amplified in Well of Ascension. 
I love that these books feel like no other fantasy I’ve ever read - Brandon Sanderson masterfully crafts complex storylines that are equally adept at the diplomacy and politics as they are in battle scenes (the latter of which is written so beautifully and vividly it feels like you’re there watching).
I love that we get so much more depth from all the characters who made up part of Kelsier’s original crew. The return of folks like
Sazed, Breeze, Spook, Clubs, and Ham, with the addition of new people like Tindywyl
really up the ante for added depth and intrigue. 
While the beginning of this book is a bit slow (especially compared to the rapid pace of the first book), it really picks up in the latter half and I was on the edge of my seat for the last 100 pages to see what would happen next.
Sanderson’s writing continues to be vivid and compelling and I truly never know what twist is coming up. I like to try to predict what will happen and who will live or who will die, and each time I couldn’t be more wrong! I can’t wait to read the next book. 
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