Reviews tagging 'War'

The Lost Metal by Brandon Sanderson

5 reviews

dkgreads's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

I don’t know how he does it. I’ve admitted that I’ve not been terribly invested in Era 2 from the beginning. Sure, the first three books were entertaining, but I felt like they were missing. . .something. So please explain to me how this book made me CRY SO HARD, I gave myself a headache? Ugh. Sanderson, the evil genius. This was definitely my favorite of the Era 2 books, probably because it opened up a whole can of worms and questions about the cosmere and not because it somehow sneak attacked my heart and Shattered it like Adonalsium.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Confinement, Kidnapping, and Gaslighting

laurajeangrace's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, and War

Moderate: Confinement, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Suicide

petergooley's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gun violence and Violence

Minor: Sexual content and War

silentquercus's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Gun violence

Moderate: Mental illness, Blood, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

Minor: Suicide, Trafficking, Pregnancy, and War

divine529's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

I have a complicated relationship with Sanderson, but this book was one I really enjoyed. 

This is the final book in the Wax and Wayne series, so it'll be difficult to explain much without too many spoilers, but it takes place six years after the end of Bands of Mourning and war is brewing once again. 

I loved the relationship dynamics of all kinds in this - Wax and Wayne probably being my favorite, but also loving Marasi and some new friends she makes in this book, Steris is a delight and I've loved seeing her character growth throughout this. Just fantastic in the way of relationships. 

I also really enjoyed seeing all of the interesting Cosmere things come up in this book. It'll be interesting to see how all of that comes into play later or otherwise. 

Also even though I saw the ending coming a mile away, I'm still sad by it, but it was satisfying regardless. 

All in all, a fantastic end to a good series. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Misogyny, and Sexual content