The New York Times best-selling author returns to the world of Mistborn with his first audiobook in the series since The Alloy of Law.
With The Alloy of Law, Brandon Sanderson surprised listeners with a New York Times best-selling spinoff of his Mistborn audiobooks, set after the action of the trilogy, in a period corresponding to late 19th-century America. The trilogy’s heroes are now figures of myth and legend, even objects of religious veneration. They are succeeded by wonderful new characters, chief among them Waxillium Ladrian, known as Wax, hereditary lord of House Ladrian but also, until recently, a lawman in the ungoverned frontier region known as the Roughs. There he worked with his eccentric but effective buddy, Wayne. They are “twinborn,” meaning they are able to use both Allomantic and Feruchemical magic.
Shadows of Self shows Mistborn’s society evolving as technology and magic mix, the economy grows, democracy contends with corruption, and religion becomes a growing cultural force, with four faiths competing for converts. This bustling, optimistic, but still shaky society now faces its first instance of terrorism, crimes intended to stir up labor strife and religious conflict. Wax and Wayne, assisted by the lovely, brilliant Marasi, must unravel the conspiracy before civil strife stops Scadrial’s progress in its tracks. Shadows of Self will give fans of The Alloy of Law everything they’ve been hoping for and, this being a Brandon Sanderson audiobook, more – much more.
Love this series As a fan of the original Mistborn series I wondered if I would even like the second trilogy…silly me, Mr. Sanderson is an amazing writer who gives one EVERY EXCUSE to invest in all of his worlds. I can’t wait for January and “The Bands of Mourning”!!!
Another winner in the sequel to Alloy of Law, Sanderson continues the story of Wax and Wayne, the two lawmen with extraordinary powers. But it is the subtleties and especially the humor that makes this book such a great read. It is fast paced, and written to the standards I now expect of Mr. Sanderson. The characters are flawed, funny, and very human. I stayed up all night reading it, and I don’t regret that one bit!
Great storyline, but if I could go back and … Great storyline, but if I could go back and do it again, I would reread the last book of the original Mistborn plot before reading this one. It would probably have helped in clarifying a lot of references while reading this one. But a fun story, well paced, and I can’t wait for the next one!