Shadows of Self by Brandon Sanderson
Mistborn series book 5 (Book 2 in the Wax and Wayne Arc, Book 1 in the Wax and Wayne Trilogy)My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Shadows of Self continues the story of Waxillium Ladrian,(Just love that name :)) and his sidekick Wayne.
This Flintlock Fantasy is a continuation in the Mistborn world, and answers that age old fantasy lovers question of what would a world with magic be like during an Industrial Revolution
Sanderson mixes up the boundaries of genres with this, I would label it Flintlock Fantasy, part fantasy, part western, part mystery and part detective story.
Taking place 300 years after our heroes saved the world the first time around, readers get to see the evolution of Scadrial. I loved the story, and the characters, with this second book, Wayne though still a sidekick, developed more as a character, and is starting to move from sidekick status to equal hero on his own.
Like any Sanderson book, there are twists and turns and surprises! Cosmere hints and a few throwbacks to the first three Mistborn books, will delight fans of Sanderson and the Mistborn world.
Mistborn unlike many epic fantasy's was lacking in an elaborate legends and myths, but with Shadows of Self, we get to see how the initial trilogy is the basis for the Myth, legends, and religions of the world, it will be interesting to see where this goes as the Mistborn world moves from Industrial Revolution, to the planned additional series, of Urban Fantasy, and Sci-Fi.
I suggest new readers start with The Alloy of Law, before reading this book. It does add to the experience if you have also read the the 3 book Epic Fantasy Series Mistborn, but this series can easily be read without that as a standalone series.
Taking place 300 years after our heroes saved the world the first time around, readers get to see the evolution of Scadrial. I loved the story, and the characters, with this second book, Wayne though still a sidekick, developed more as a character, and is starting to move from sidekick status to equal hero on his own.
Like any Sanderson book, there are twists and turns and surprises! Cosmere hints and a few throwbacks to the first three Mistborn books, will delight fans of Sanderson and the Mistborn world.
Mistborn unlike many epic fantasy's was lacking in an elaborate legends and myths, but with Shadows of Self, we get to see how the initial trilogy is the basis for the Myth, legends, and religions of the world, it will be interesting to see where this goes as the Mistborn world moves from Industrial Revolution, to the planned additional series, of Urban Fantasy, and Sci-Fi.
I suggest new readers start with The Alloy of Law, before reading this book. It does add to the experience if you have also read the the 3 book Epic Fantasy Series Mistborn, but this series can easily be read without that as a standalone series.
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Series: Mistborn, book 5. Book 2 in the Wax and Wayne Story Arc, Book 1 in the Wax and Wayne TrilogyPublished October 6th 2015 by Tor Books
Brandon Sanderson’s Shadows of Self debuts at number 5. on the New York Times Best Sellers Combined Print and E-Book Fiction List for Oct 18, 2015 - Nov 1, 2015, and number 8 on the Hardcover Fiction list.
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Series: Mistborn, book 5. Book 2 in the Wax and Wayne Story Arc, Book 1 in the Wax and Wayne TrilogyPublished October 6th 2015 by Tor Books
Brandon Sanderson’s Shadows of Self debuts at number 5. on the New York Times Best Sellers Combined Print and E-Book Fiction List for Oct 18, 2015 - Nov 1, 2015, and number 8 on the Hardcover Fiction list.
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