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The Well of Ascension is a 2007 epic fantasy novel by Brandon Sanderson and the second book in his original Mistborn trilogy. Following the fall of the Lord Ruler, the story follows Vin, a powerful Mistborn, and Elend Venture as they attempt to establish a new government in the city of Luthadel. The...
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Well-liked Mistborn sequel with strong twists and politics; often considered weaker than the first and third books.
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The Bands of Mourning is a 2016 high fantasy novel by Brandon Sanderson, serving as the third book in the Mistborn Wax and Wayne series. Set in a world transitioning from early industrialization toward modern technology, the plot follows lawmen Waxillium Ladrian and Wayne as they hunt for the mythic...
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Popular Era 2 high point, praised for humor, action, and cosmere reveals; lighter tone remains divisive.
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"The Lost Metal" is a 2022 high fantasy novel by Brandon Sanderson, concluding the second era of the Mistborn series, specifically the Wax and Wayne tetralogy. Set in a world that has advanced to an industrialized society, it follows the lawman Waxillium Ladrian as he investigates a conspiracy invol...
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Generally strong finale with cosmere significance; some readers find plotting crowded and crossover material heavy.
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Shadows of Self is a high fantasy novel by Brandon Sanderson, published in 2015 as the second book in the Mistborn Wax and Wayne series. The story follows lawman Waxillium Ladrian in the city of Elendel as he investigates a series of murders connected to the apparent return of a deity figure from th...
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Solid Wax and Wayne mystery with stronger emotional stakes; still viewed as mid-tier Sanderson.
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"The Alloy of Law" is a high fantasy novel by Brandon Sanderson, published in 2011. It is the fourth book in the "Mistborn" series and the first installment in the "Wax and Wayne" era. Set approximately 300 years after the original trilogy, the story takes place in the bustling metropolis of Elendel...
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Entertaining compact genre shift, strong concept; lighter scope and setup feel reduce prestige versus core Mistborn.
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