Melissa ~ Bantering Books's Reviews > Shadows of Self

4.5 stars

I said it in my review of Brandon Sanderson’s The Alloy of Law, the first book of the second era of Mistborn, and here I am, saying it again in my review of Shadows of Self, the next in the series.

DAMN. YOU. SANDERSON. (Shakes fist for emphasis.)

You just had to do it, didn’t you? You just had to write THAT ending? The ending that shattered my heart into a million gazillion pieces. Well, know this: as rewarding for you as it may have been to write it, reading it devastated me.

In the best possible way, of course.

Shadows of Self is an excellent follow-up to The Alloy of Law. Wax and Wayne are back in a big way, and boy, do they bring fun, excitement, and humor to the pages. They’re the dynamic duo I never knew Mistborn needed.

Up next, the third book, Bands of Mourning. Wish me and my heart luck. Hopefully, we’ll make it out somewhat put back together again.