The impossible has been accomplished. The Lord Ruler -- the man who claimed to be god incarnate and brutally ruled the world for a thousand years -- has been vanquished. But Kelsier, the hero who masterminded that triumph, is dead too, and now the awesome task of building a new world has been left to his young protégé, Vin, the former street urchin who is now the most powerful Mistborn in the land, and to the idealistic young nobleman she loves.
As Kelsier's protégé and slayer of the Lord Ruler she is now venerated by a budding new religion, a distinction that makes her intensely uncomfortable. Even more worrying, the mists have begun behaving strangely since the Lord Ruler died, and seem to harbor a strange vaporous entity that haunts her.
Stopping assassins may keep Vin's Mistborn skills sharp, but it's the least of her problems. Luthadel, the largest city …
The impossible has been accomplished. The Lord Ruler -- the man who claimed to be god incarnate and brutally ruled the world for a thousand years -- has been vanquished. But Kelsier, the hero who masterminded that triumph, is dead too, and now the awesome task of building a new world has been left to his young protégé, Vin, the former street urchin who is now the most powerful Mistborn in the land, and to the idealistic young nobleman she loves.
As Kelsier's protégé and slayer of the Lord Ruler she is now venerated by a budding new religion, a distinction that makes her intensely uncomfortable. Even more worrying, the mists have begun behaving strangely since the Lord Ruler died, and seem to harbor a strange vaporous entity that haunts her.
Stopping assassins may keep Vin's Mistborn skills sharp, but it's the least of her problems. Luthadel, the largest city of the former empire, doesn't run itself, and Vin and the other members of Kelsier's crew, who lead the revolution, must learn a whole new set of practical and political skills to help. It certainly won't get easier with three armies – one of them composed of ferocious giants – now vying to conquer the city, and no sign of the Lord Ruler's hidden cache of atium, the rarest and most powerful allomantic metal.
As the siege of Luthadel tightens, an ancient legend seems to offer a glimmer of hope. But even if it really exists, no one knows where to find the Well of Ascension or what manner of power it bestows.
Builds well on the first book, the story telling continues to be top-notch.
Picks up right where the first Mistborn book leaves off, and the pace never lets up.
2022 Re-read:
I write these words in steel, for anything not set in metal cannot be trusted.
On my third read through I still agree with the 4/5 rating. I can't articulate why the book doesn't deliver a perfect score but the first half of the novel is either a little slow with characters and plot or something else.
Whatever the reason it's a temporary fault because the story does eventually click and have an amazing finish, but it's weighed down by the first half of the book.
There are significant revelations for powers and mythology in the book and never a dull read.
2018 Re-read: Continuing with a five year re-read of the Mistborn trilogy.
Which was more potent? The pain of memory, of the pain of forgetting?
Still good and still agree with the 4/5 rating.
Then they came. Two dark shadows of death in the night. Ravens …
2022 Re-read:
I write these words in steel, for anything not set in metal cannot be trusted.
On my third read through I still agree with the 4/5 rating. I can't articulate why the book doesn't deliver a perfect score but the first half of the novel is either a little slow with characters and plot or something else.
Whatever the reason it's a temporary fault because the story does eventually click and have an amazing finish, but it's weighed down by the first half of the book.
There are significant revelations for powers and mythology in the book and never a dull read.
2018 Re-read: Continuing with a five year re-read of the Mistborn trilogy.
Which was more potent? The pain of memory, of the pain of forgetting?
Still good and still agree with the 4/5 rating.
Then they came. Two dark shadows of death in the night. Ravens in the mist.
Another excellent installment in the Mistborn series that picks up perfectly from Mistborn #1. The book further explores the metal magic system with exploration of of Feruchemy but doesn't ignore the Allomancy created in Mistborn #1. I really enjoyed this book but am giving it four stars because compared to Mistborn #1, or how good Mistborn #3 is, it's just not on the same level. A great read, definitely recommend this book and series to fans of fantasy/sci-fi.
Couldn't seem to put it down. Great read!
The first three quarters of this book dragged and dragged... Politics, useless dialogue... Snooze.
The last quarter was great. Unlike the first book, which could almost have been a stand-alone novel, this book definitely leads into another sequel.
Did I mention Im a huge fan of Brandon Sanderson. I blew through this book in two days, granted I was away on business but still.
A very strong follow-up to the first book in the series. It starts a bit slowly, but quickly ramps up in speed. Excellent characterization and development as the former rebels try to come to grips with having to lead their new government. There are lots of wonderful moments for each of the characters as they come to grips with their roles, and a true introduction to the greater threat hinted of at the conclusion of the previous book.
It's not quite as strong as the first book, but it's really close. I've actually been sitting at my computer for 20 minutes writing this review, thinking about the book, and trying to decide if this is 4 or 5 stars (5 being what I gave the first book). I've settled on 4 for now, as I feel like this book was slightly weaker, but I still wasn't able to put it …
A very strong follow-up to the first book in the series. It starts a bit slowly, but quickly ramps up in speed. Excellent characterization and development as the former rebels try to come to grips with having to lead their new government. There are lots of wonderful moments for each of the characters as they come to grips with their roles, and a true introduction to the greater threat hinted of at the conclusion of the previous book.
It's not quite as strong as the first book, but it's really close. I've actually been sitting at my computer for 20 minutes writing this review, thinking about the book, and trying to decide if this is 4 or 5 stars (5 being what I gave the first book). I've settled on 4 for now, as I feel like this book was slightly weaker, but I still wasn't able to put it down, so consider it a 4.5.
I've already downloaded the third book to my Kindle and intend to devour it as well.
