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Brandon Sanderson: The Hero of Ages - Mistborn book 3

 I feel so bad... I've had this book finished for over a month, I just haven't had time to write my review!

The world is dying. The thing Vin released at the Well of Ascension, Ruin, is free, and doing what he does best. The Final Empire, now ruled by Emperor Elend Venture, is on the verge of collapse. In an effort to find the last of the Lord Ruler's secret supply caches, Elend and Vin attempt to retake Fadrex City. Spook is in Urteau, facing the tyrannical rule of the Citizen. Sazed has found himself faithless, and Breeze very much in love with Alrianne. In the race against the destruction of the world, will the true Hero of Ages be able to save mankind?

I first have to say that I love this book so much. As a conclusion to the original era of the Mistborn series, it is so fitting. This book is masterfully crafted, and I love the way everything comes crashing down.

Sanderson once again shows that he is a master of planning. The smallest details become the most crucial in the concluding novel. The tension in this novel is high throughout the entire thing, the stakes continually rising as the characters are literally fighting against time.

This novel also includes the most in-depth explanation of Hemalurgy, the third magic system that exists in the Final Empire. This power is of Ruin, and is what drives the Koloss, the Kandra, and the Inquisitors. This novel explains how this mysterious power works - previously a mystery to most of the main characters in the book. I love how the discovery of how Hemalurgy unfolds, particularly through SPOILER Sazed's narration at the start of each chapter.

In all, I was glad I reread this book. I feel like I forget how much I really love it, despite what happens at the end (I ALWAYS cry!). I think I dread it sometimes, because that's what I remember the most, and I forget the artistry in the middle. After this time through, I have to say that The Hero of Ages is by far the best book in the series, and a fitting ending to Era 1.

I rate this book ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

PG-13 for violence


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