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A review by sassmistress
The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
dark
tense
5.0
Five stars, could not have asked for a grander finale. Can't recommend it to most acquaintances because of the violence and/or LDS-inspired content, but this is an absolutely fantastic story. Only got better and better; stayed up until 1am because the crescendo just don't stop 😁
The magic system just keeps getting better. So flawlessly executed that some twists are predictable because they follow the well-defined rules of the magic system, but there are still plenty of surprises and a number of reveals that *should* have been predictable, if the reader is paying close enough attention!
EXCELLENT tie-backs to the rest of the series, as well as new reveals. One or two complete shock-and-awe moments, and so many plot points interconnected. I love it when everything is this cohesive ❤️
The magic system just keeps getting better. So flawlessly executed that some twists are predictable because they follow the well-defined rules of the magic system, but there are still plenty of surprises and a number of reveals that *should* have been predictable, if the reader is paying close enough attention!
EXCELLENT tie-backs to the rest of the series, as well as new reveals. One or two complete shock-and-awe moments, and so many plot points interconnected. I love it when everything is this cohesive ❤️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, and War
Minor: Suicide
Did not take a lot of notes while reading this time, so don't have details, but be forewarned that this series is EXTREMELY violent. Expect more of the same from this third installment, with suicide and fire deaths also featuring this time.
Religious content:
Um, a lot. This book feels like a de-/re-construction of the author's Mormon influence. Faith and its loss are a huge theme (as is "faith in what, exactly?"). This book spends a lot of time in Dualism and picking apart various (fictional) religions. It also explores the theme of mortals achieving god-hood and what happens with infinite power but limited knowledge. More obvious parallels are drawn between Christianity and the Church of the Survivor, with various explanations for Kelsier such as (? Adoptionism / Apollinism?). Also explores relationship with social structures and doctrinal orthodoxy.
Multiple characters call themselves "God" / "a god".
Religious content:
Um, a lot. This book feels like a de-/re-construction of the author's Mormon influence. Faith and its loss are a huge theme (as is "faith in what, exactly?"). This book spends a lot of time in Dualism and picking apart various (fictional) religions. It also explores the theme of mortals achieving god-hood and what happens with infinite power but limited knowledge. More obvious parallels are drawn between Christianity and the Church of the Survivor, with various explanations for Kelsier such as (? Adoptionism / Apollinism?). Also explores relationship with social structures and doctrinal orthodoxy.