A review by tvislife
Shadows of Self: A Mistborn Novel by Brandon Sanderson
4.0
I’ve found it a lot harder to get into Mistborn Era 2 than Era 1, but that’s not to say these books aren’t great. They are great! But the whole early industrial revolution is a much less exciting backdrop than a more Medieval setting (at least, for my own personal taste).
Wax, Wayne, and Marsai are at it again, and Marsai is the only truly sane and thoughtful voice between them. I think she’s the best character, and wish more time was spent from her perspective. As much as I enjoy Wayne’s chameleon-like personality shifts when he puts on a new disguise, and Wax’s broody intensity, Marsai is the true heart of this series in my opinion. I like her determination and the fact that she’ll insert herself into the conflict, even if she’s not always strictly wanted there (she’s usually needed). As far as the plot, it’s just fine, I’m more concerned with the characters who are all steadily growing on me.
I look forward to seeing where it goes from here, but I’m not dying for the next one.
Wax, Wayne, and Marsai are at it again, and Marsai is the only truly sane and thoughtful voice between them. I think she’s the best character, and wish more time was spent from her perspective. As much as I enjoy Wayne’s chameleon-like personality shifts when he puts on a new disguise, and Wax’s broody intensity, Marsai is the true heart of this series in my opinion. I like her determination and the fact that she’ll insert herself into the conflict, even if she’s not always strictly wanted there (she’s usually needed). As far as the plot, it’s just fine, I’m more concerned with the characters who are all steadily growing on me.
I look forward to seeing where it goes from here, but I’m not dying for the next one.