The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson

The Hero of Ages (Cosmere Universe) (Mistborn, #3)

by Brandon Sanderson

Tricked into releasing the evil spirit Ruin while attempting to close the Well of Ascension, new emperor Elend Venture and his wife, the assassin Vin, are now hard-pressed to save the world.

Reviewed by Annie Jackson on

3.5 of 5 stars

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I wondered why so many people raved about Brandon Sanderson and this, this is why. Granted this book isn't perfect. There's a lot of repetition in the character's inner monologues, a bit more unnecessary angst than I'd have liked. It wasn't quite as emotionally vibrant as I like, but it's not YA so that's to be expected. But then… the way it all comes together in the third act is so well constructed that it's superb. Like seriously, superb.

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Reading updates

  • 20 July, 2020: Started reading
  • 22 July, 2020: Finished reading
  • 2 November, 2020: Reviewed