Fantasy Series ( 3 of 3… or 6 )
- The Final Empire – 5/5
- The Well of Ascension – 5/5
- The Hero of Ages – 4/5
- The Alloy of Law (takes place 300 years after #3)
- Shadows of Self
- The Pits of Mourning
What is it about?
Book 1 was the development of the magic system. Book 2 was the development of the political system. Book 3 is where everything comes together and they really have to try to save the world from destruction.
Was it good?
The whole series thus far has been REALLY good. I just didn’t love this one as much as the first two.
I finished the book on November 19, 2018, and am just now writing the review because the 4 books I am currently reading are progressing too slowly for me to have any current updates.
If I remember correctly, the reason I didn’t love book 3 as much was because the characters were scattered across the world and there was a new viewpoint from the character Spook. Even though he was in the first two books we had never read his perspective and I was so eager to read about Vin and OreSeur that for the first half of the book I kept thinking, “UGH! What is it with this guy… get back to Vin!”
The conclusion was NOT what I expected but I loved it more because of that.
If you are looking for a fantasy world that is well thought out, a magic system that is fascinating, and characters that you become invested in…then I would highly recommend this series.
Discussion!
Have you read these books? Have you read any of the next 3 books? What is your favorite Brandon Sanderson world?
Awesome that this brought everything together and had some unexpected turns. Awesome review!
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