The Lost Metal: A Mistborn Novel

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This was bigger and better in all ways, and it felt like watching Avengers Endgame because we got to see characters from other verses, and it all comes together beautifully in this conclusion. I can't talk much about the plot without doing spoilers, so I won't. At that time, we will begin to require that all posts concerning Lost Metal content mention this (or tag "TLM") in the post title. This is in addition to flair requirements. What’s more, Sanderson has become an even better writer, which I didn’t think possible. Occasionally, there is also a more poetic touch to his prose which I found truly beautiful. All our viewpoint characters were figuring out their identity. Is Wax a lawman from the Roughs? Harmony’s sword? A father? A politician? Can he find a balance? What is Marasi’s purpose? Is being a policewoman enough for her? Can Steris turn her perceived flaw of obsessive planning into a strength – reminiscent of the talents in Alcatraz? And finally, Wayne. Can he leave his past of killing a man in his youth and the pain that has caused (him) behind? Making an ending realistic always comes with the conundrum of dishing out a balanced amount of happiness and disappointment. Though I wanted to say I hated the way few things ended, it would not have left such a profound impact had it been handled differently. I’ll stop at saying that the author gave us a beautiful ending.

The 5-star rating says a lot but it doesn’t say it all. For one thing, though I gave both five stars, The Lost Metal easily replaced The Bands of Mourning as the best entry of Era 2, and possibly the best of the entire Mistborn series. While Hero of the Ages had a more complex and thrilling plot, I had come to love the characters of the new era a lot more. They all shared a perfect combination of habitability, believability and complexity. En su día el sistema de magia de Sanderson era “quid pro quo”. Cada acción mágica debía tener una contrapartida para el ejecutor de dicha acción mágica. Ahora aparecen personajes/dioses que no tienen esos límites. Las putas investiduras/metales logran cosas sin contrapartidas. Lo siento como una traición al Sanderson original. Marsh / Ironeyes / Death: Kelsier's Inquisitor brother, who has become a mythical figure associated with death. Ironically, his Atium stash is all but gone and without it his life would end. Brandon Sanderson’s finale is a non-stop adrenaline rush that most Mistborn fans will appreciate. But even more than this, the story itself is a testimony to the true meaning of friendship and selfless heroism. And for maybe the first time ever, Sanderson is finally delving into the deeper mysteries of the Cosmere universe and connecting characters and plot elements between his various worlds. The bigger picture is now a tad bit clearer.

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Her heart was no expert in what she couldn’t do. It only knew what she had and hadn’t done.” - Steris Edit #8: 9 days into the new year and Bob Saget has passed away. One of my fave TV dads is dead. My heart hurts. I need November to come sooner. I need something good in my life. RIP Danny Tanner ❤️ A fresh view of how a world can grow, building new dimensions into the best of the old. Sanderson continues to show that he is one of the best authors in the genre.” — Library Journal, starred review, on The Alloy of Law En resumen, que no se si el culpable soy yo, o eres tú Sr Sanderson o qué pero tras haber leído hasta hoy todo lo que has publicado creo que ha llegado el momento de nuestro divorcio autor-lector. Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians · The Scrivener's Bones · The Knights of Crystallia · The Shattered Lens · The Dark Talent · Bastille Versus the Evil Librarians

Edit #12: Welp, we have finally made it to the review part of this LOL. It’s been six long years since I wrote this ridiculous post that turned into a timeline of US history somewhat. Now, it’s time to give my actual review of the book. To the people that actually take the time to read this portion, thanks lol. To those who only saw the funny ramblings, that’s cool too. Set six years after the events of The Bands of Mourning, Wax is now more politician than lawman. Wayne is an actual constable now and Marasi’s partner. They’ve all had changes in their personal lives. Wax and Steris now have two kids, Max and Tindwyl. Marasi has been dating Allik for a couple of years. And Wayne, unfortunately, is feeling a bit down on account of the fact that MeLaan said she’s going to break up with him soon. Still, there is the problem of the Set and Trell looming over their heads. After a few years of quiet, Marasi now has a solid lead on what they’ve been doing this whole time and a way to catch them. She and Wayne travel to Bilming in the hopes of surprising one of the Set’s smuggling operations. What they discover is so much more than that and Wax is once again called to be Harmony’s sword as he joins them. Delivers more excitement, adventure, and magic in a newly industrialized world that is as richly realized as any of Sanderson’s creations.” — Buzzfeed on Shadows of Self

So who gets stronger?” Ma asked. “The fellow what does the easy thing, or what does the hard thing?” Alright, let's talk a bit about Worldhopper characters. If you're a Cosmere fan like me, it's hard to imagine the possibility of the Worldhopper characters and their magic's existence in this book not becoming one of the highlights for you. It unquestionably was for me. Again, no spoilers on their identity, but there were at least eight Worldhopper characters from other worlds (mostly Sel) and series in this book. Most of these appearances and scenes are texts you should RAFO for yourself. I will, however, mention I am in awe of every scene involving two dominant Worldhoppers in The Lost Metal: Moonlight and TwinSoul. Moonlight (No, I will not tell you her identity) is one of my favorite characters in the entire Cosmere. Assuming that I'm not wrong, though. To see her appearing in The Lost Metal, exhibiting her magic system and playing a role in the story, made my heart soar with glee and excitement. I did not expect it at all, and it was a truly welcome surprise. And then there is TwinSoul, who I believe to be a completely new character in the Cosmere. Sanderson mentioned in the author's note at the beginning of the book:

November 2022 saw the release of The Lost Metal, the seventh volume in the Mistborn saga, and the final volume of the Mistborn Era Two featuring Wax & Wayne. The third era of Mistborn is slated to be written after the first arc of the Stormlight Archive wraps up.

It’s hard to know what you want. We never have all the information. We merely have to do what we can with what we have.” Edit #4: The year is 2020 and we are now in the middle of a global pandemic. The world may actually dissolve into chaos before this book is released. Also, everyone please stay home if you’re under quarantine. It’s not just about keeping you safe, but also about keeping others safe.