Overall the Weakest of the Mistborn Series

A lot of people are going to love this for the emotional gut punch at the end and I do as well, that's why it gets a 3 for story, as that itself raises it up more.
But overall this is a weak entry into the Cosmere and the weakest Mistborn series by by.

Previously we'd gotten murder mysteries given form with an added western feel to it and that's perfectly fine, but the unfortunate nature of this book highlights a big issue in how rushed it feels. What Brandon wanted to do was to cap off this Era of the Scadrial Chronicles with hints towards further developments in magic and technology and it would've worked, if there'd been build up for that, except there hadn't been.

The conflict, the development, the planning and placement of everything is rushed, from Bilming to Elendel, nothing is earned here and with the extremely convenient bow on every thread left dangling. I'm of the opinion that Brandon lost control of this plot 2 books ago.

He needs to take his time with things now, this is a warning sign of poor writing slipping through with yes men surrounding him who won't tell him his plots are bad. I fear for the next big Cosmere book if this trend continues

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Waited years to be this disappointed

Well if you made it this far into the series you are going to read it anyway, too many themes that had already been resolved in previous books are rehashed again and setting up other books to come

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Great ending to this part

Great ending and wonderfully performed. I look forward to the final era of the mistborn, but I think I'll have to wait until all the books are written. I simply want to read the next in the series too much to wait years between books. This last book had both some of the best action and most emotional moments of any the books so far

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Optional heading that isn't optional

Sad to see the end of this era and of Wax and Wayne, but another fantastic performance from Kramer bringing all of Sandersons characters to life. Little disappointed the Mask people didn't have much to do with the story but it was excellent nonetheless and I can't wait to see where the next era takes Scadriel, definitely enjoying other characters from elsewhere in the cosmere having more and more of a place in other books and even hints of places we've never read about before!

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Wow

Just wow! The cosmere coming together! Date t say more incase I give anything away!

*Puts on a reviewers hat*

I enjoyed the book. I started it and read 31 chapters and had to restart. Something made me listen and not hear. I couldn't figure it out but on my second attempt I kept reading until the end. Good book with more moving parts than usual. Lots of foreshadowing of other worlds and what's coming. Hints and tips along the way

Book has a good bit of heart which I like about Brandans work. It can make things hit harder in the right moments and let's you feel your heroes triumphs in others.

Great conclusion

Another success, enjoyed the immersive experience once again as with all previous stories. Attention to detail and exciting storyline never fail to deliver. Thank you Brandon Sanderson.

Diappointed

After being absoluely thrilled by books 1 -3 this was a huge disappointment. Nothing original, just a long slog of boss fight after boss fight. I think this series has run out of steam.

Everything you want in a Sanderson book

The narrator, as always, does a wonderful job with all of the different accents. It really does bring the book to life. The book itself was brilliant, fast paced, funny, and emotional in all the right places. Great stuff

Very satisfying wrap up with some sadness.

An exciting conclusion to the second era with lots of character to enjoy. I am already interested to see how the third will shape up.