A review by booklistqueen
The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous dark reflective slow-paced

3.0

Although Vin and Elend have conquered the Lord Ruler and maintained control of Luthadel, the world around them is falling apart in the third book of the Mistborn series. To battle the Deepness and the evil released at the Well of Ascension, Vin and Elend must follow a series of clues left behind by the Lord Ruler. But how do you fight a powerful force that can overhear any conversation?

My brother-in-law hailed The Hero of Ages as the best of the Mistborn trilogy. On the other hand, I found it a long slog. The dystopian setting added extra tension but the slow plot didn't keep me very engaged. With a finale that depends on the reader understanding the complex nuances of his magical world, Sanderson packs too much information into one book.