Shadows of Self: A Mistborn Novel
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, the Mistborn series is a heist story of political intrigue and magical, martial-arts action.Three hundred years after the events of the Mistborn trilogy, Scadrial is now on the verge of modernity, with railroads to supplement the...
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, the Mistborn series is a heist story of political intrigue and magical, martial-arts action.Three hundred years after the events of the Mistborn trilogy, Scadrial is now on the verge of modernity, with railroads to supplement the canals, electric lighting in the streets and the homes of the wealthy, and the first steel-framed skyscrapers racing for the clouds.When family obligations forced Waxillium Ladrian to forsake the frontier lands and return to the metropolis of his birth to take his place as head of a noble House, he little imagined that the crime-fighting skills acquired during twenty years in the dusty plains would be just as applicable in the big city. He soon learned that there too, just being a talented Twinborn ― one who can use both Allomancy and Feruchemy, the dominant magical modes on Scadrial ― would not suffice.This bustling, optimistic, but still shaky society will now face its first test by terrorism and assassination, crimes intended to stir up labor strife and religious conflict. Wax, his eccentric sidekick Wayne, and brilliant, beautiful young Marasi, now officially part of the constabulary, must unravel the conspiracy before civil strife can stop Scadrial’s progress in its tracks. The CosmereThe Mistborn seriesMistborn: The Final EmpireThe Well of AscensionThe Hero of AgesAlloy of LawShadows of SelfBands of MourningThe Stormlight ArchiveThe Way of KingsWords of RadianceEdgedancer (Novella)Oathbringer (forthcoming)CollectionArcanum UnboundedOther Cosmere TitlesElantrisWarbreakerRithmatistThe Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians seriesAlcatraz vs. the Evil LibrariansThe Scrivener's BonesThe Knights of CrystalliaThe Shattered LensThe Dark TalentThe ReckonersSteelheartFirefightCalamity
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Format: Mass Market Paperback
ISBN:
9780765378569 (0765378566)
ASIN: 0765378566
Publish date: 2016-10-04
Publisher: Tor Fantasy
Pages no: 464
Edition language: English
I do not really have the time to write an individual review for all of these books, but I can say that the last week has been some pretty solid reading. I had plenty of down time, what with two 5 hour plane rides and a couple days of eating turkey, stuffing and hours of idleness…and finished 3 books...
I feel like I'm the only one who isn't enjoying the Wax and Wayne series. I looking an overwhelming number of people have rated this book 4 or 5 stars and I'm just sitting here like Eh? Okay... Something I said in my review for Alloy of Law is “Also this book was a lot shorter which didn't lead t...
Readers should probably have read The Alloy of Law before beginning this book. It sets up these characters and the world and time they inhabit really well. I shall try to refrain from spoiling said book too much, but if you haven't read it, that's where you want to start. Well, to be really accurate...
I mostly gravitate to historical fiction but, every now and then, it’s nice to take a break and have a nosy around another genre. Seeking adventure and magic, I checked out Shadows of Self, by Brandon Sanderson, part of the sequel series for the original Mistborn trilogy. I know that I can always re...
As expected, Shadows of Self was outstanding. Brandon Sanderson continues to be my favorite author. If you aren't familiar with Brandon Sanderson yet, Mistborn is a great place to start. You'll be happy you do. For those already familiar with the Cosmere, Shadows of Self is the first time I real...