Sean Gursky reviewed The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn Era One, #3)
To end the Final Empire and restore freedom, Vin killed the Lord Ruler. But as …
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5 stars
2022 Re-read: If this book could get more than five stars it would deserve it.
"That's a pleasant sentiment, I think," Sazed said. Completely false, of course.
Hero of Ages is a magnificent read and enough time had passed that most of the story felt new and unfamiliar. The Sanderlanche is epic because it has to conclude the book, and the Mistborn Era 1 series; the first (and currently only) time a Sanderson Cosmere series has come to an end.
I loved the revelations of why historical events were they way they were, how there were enough clues to point the reader in one direction but then were taken in a different and even more appropriate conclusion.
Love this book and this series, I'm happy to re-read it and will probably be just as happy when I read this book again a few years down the road.
2018 Re-read: Charging ahead with re-reading the first Era Mistborn series.
...the winning side wasn't always the right side.
This series was better on the re-read. The struggles with faith, religion and belief was a thread under this final story and is a significant element. Having more knowledge of the Cosmere made me appreciate how much was introduced in this series. There were references to the Realms, some hints at Shards, but seeing the clues for something bigger was a nice pay off.
An excellent story, great character arcs (and for some you'd never think could be redeemed) and still a solid five star rating.
And is an ending always bad? it asked. Must not all things, even worlds, someday end?
In a word, this book, and series, was spectacular. The Hero of Ages beautifully connects the dots from the first two books while expanding on the mythology and helping you learn more about legends that were discussed in The Final Empire. The Hero of Ages did a fantastic job focusing on current events, elaborating on Hemalurgy, connecting the dots and being an entertaining read. My only regret is that the second Mistborn trilogy is not completed yet, however Mistborn #1-3 was a great series and I would recommend it for all fans of the fantasy genre.