A review by slorogs
The Bands of Mourning: A Mistborn Novel by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous funny lighthearted slow-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

3.75

I’m an era 2 fanatic, but this entry didn’t land as well for me. Of course the Sanderlanche ending and the gang of characters are major wins, but the rest of the story is just the creation of a random artifact as a plot device followed by a lot of fumbling around to get it. It felt more “Scooby-Doo” than “Sherlock and Watson.” It does have some nice Cosmere easter eggs, and I look forward to wrapping up this arc in the final book!