Hey bookworms and Lord Ruler fans! I realized I made a goof on Marasi's allomantic abilities. But, I forgot to edit it out and I realize you won't read this anyways and you'll blast me in the comments so, have fun!

@beardedbookworm794

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, Wax was actually talking to Harmony. Just as with era one, when Wax has his earring in and prays to Harmony, Harmony can hear and respond to him. Just as Preservation could hear thoughts, and Ruin could speak to anyone pierced by metal.

@cathsaigh2197

4 жыл бұрын

I was going to mention it, but you got ahead of me.

@beardedbookworm794

4 жыл бұрын

Also, yes. That's Marsh, AKA Ironeyes. During era one the Ruin made the Inquisitors spike all of the feruchemists, so Marsh got an additional full set of feruchemical spikes, because Ruin needed more spikes in Marsh to control him better, since Marsh resisted the most. So Marsh pretty much has all the powers that the Lord Ruler had.

The most important thing I missed reading Alloy of Law originally: The main characters are Wax and Wayne. Like the moon. It's a pun, that nobody in-book ever mentions. Possibly because Scadrial doesn't have a moon?

@revan0890

4 жыл бұрын

Huh, nice.

Ah, I've been waiting to hear your thoughts on era two of Mistborn! They're so different from the first era, but I like them just as much. Wayne is one of my all-time favorite characters.

Your intros are seriously the best! The quotes you pick out are always solid.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

I try. Credit to Sanderson for making the choices dang near endless.

@frederickgoodwin965

2 жыл бұрын

I started to skip the intro the I remembered...exactly what you said! And watched the intro twice😆

To be honest, I like all of the Era 2 books better than Well of Ascension and Hero of Ages. I love the atmosphere, the characters, and the stories. Each book just gets better as you go. I can't wait for book 4... it has been so long. Book 2 and 3 came out nearly back-to-back. Also, I read Book 3 before Secret History came out and it blew. my. mind! Also, as always, keep your eyes open for Hoid!

@Wade8419

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I also read 3 before secret history and had the same reaction

Just started The Final Empire yesterday! I can’t wait to dive into Sanderson!

@MetalGildarts

4 жыл бұрын

You’re in for a ride.

@SleeplessNinja

4 жыл бұрын

You're really in for a ride.

@shaunthemighty

4 жыл бұрын

The finale empire is a brilliant starting place for sandersons books. Enjoy.

Great review Mike! You got me primed for a re-read. Era 2 Mistborn might be the most Netflix-ready Sanderson for all the reasons you mentioned: fun characters, Wild West vibe, guns, and Allomancy. So cool!

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

I think they could do this on Netflix or wherever much easier than Era 1.

Daniel who? Mike quickly becoming my favourite book reviewer. Once again an excellent review loving the new format

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad you are liking it.

Wayne is probably my favourite Sanderson character, and era 2 is so much damn fun!

Love love love this series. Wayne is heart. I feel like Era Two is constantly talked down to by a lot of Cosmere fans, I'm relieved you didn't do the same. Hope you enjoy the sequels as well.:)

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

I don't think Sanderson knows how to write a bad book.

Your question about whether he was talking to Sazed. What you have to ask yourself is was his flesh pierced by metal or did he have his earring in. Ruin's ability to talk to people pierced by metal carries over to Harmony.

I found the first era of Mistborn to be chock full of everything you'd want in a good fantasy but swagger. This series is my favorite Sanderson work so far. His characters always feel very archetypical but these are more lived in and a bit less predictable.

Great review and intro! My favorite Era 2 book is Bands of Mourning. And yes, don't read Secret History until after Bands of Mourning.

A bit late to the party but I just finished Alloy of Law and I enjoyed the tie ins from era 1 and at the end and can't wait to move on to the next one!

The Firefly comparison is spot on….. I didn’t make that connection up front, but yet I did get that Western / Industrial Revolution feel when reading the book, and Firefly is a really good way to articulate that. Enjoyable book. Short read, pacey, and really fun characters.

Era 1 said that Steel Inquisitors age slower than normal. It never specified what their maximum lifespan is. The crystals that grow atuim were destroyed by Kelsier and take about 300 years to regrow. Marsh would NOT have had access to atium for 3 centuries.

That was so fun to watch. Raise your expectations for the next one!

Loved era 2.... so far :) Wayne is one of my all time favorite Sanderson characters. I had an important hat like that in my college years. Love your videos as always. I'm telling ya, you're going to love Scalzi. He's a master at humorous dialog (sp?) / banter. I bet you'd read Lock In in two sittings. Keep up the great work.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

We’ve all had a lucky hat, I believe.

I swear I thought you said “Sitting on his Loials” 😂

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Ha ha I can see that

Love your Firefly comparison.

Mike has become my go to guy as I have started reading more novels in place of comic books. I appreciate you getting me into Red Rising this year. Going through Mistborn Era 1 now. May make my way over to Witcher next.

It was a nice surprise for me as well, a change in tone and very well executed to give the atmosphere of a new era. Very bold. Also big twists and the characters are relatable. I have a similar opinion but it's great to listen to yours.

I love Alloy of Law. It is probably my favorite adventure book because of how fun it is. It's not Sanderson's best book, but when it is this fun who cares?

Wayne is a ton of fun. I liked your point about Sanderson having fun writing this book, and I agree. I found the second book to slog at times (but still mostly good because Sanderson can’t write a bad book), but the third book was excellent. I’m excited to hear your thoughts on them.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

As always, thanks for leading me to Sanderson. You'll always be the Wit to my Kaladin.

Just finished the book and first thing I did is watching our review. I really enjoyed the book and your thoughts.

I was a lukewarm fan of Mistborn when it first came out. But a recent re-read made me more appreciative of Sanderson's world. I suppose the first time through, I was grappling with the setting and ideas but later I could just enjoy the world and plot. Then the Alloy of Law came out and I was hooked! It's rare that a new series ventures into "the future" beyond the original.

I always enjoy your videos. I feel like each of Sanderson’s Books should open like your videos do. Love the music and how you pull out some of the best lines of the book. Enjoy the journey - In Joy!

@mikesbookreviews

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

WAYNE! He's pure gold!

The first era of Mistborn I read was this one, and it sounds like you enjoyed the characters as much as I did. If I could be any character from Scadrial, it’d be Wayne.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

WITH the lucky hat.

Great intro, great review!

I'll be starting Era 2 within the next month or so! Great video, as always!

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

It’s a blast

I loved this book! I can see how the "western" aspect might cause a lot of fantasy readers to be turned off. However, I loved the evolution of the magic system and the characters are great! I am also glad that Sanderson decided to make this series fun and lighthearted. Wayne cracks me up! I am on Shadows of Self as we speak! Let's go!!!!

I love the dialogue in these, too. I read them way too fast because they were so much fun! Now I'm thinking about doing a re read.

About 150 pages into The Way of Kings, definitely will check out Mistborn after I read more Stormlight Archive. Firefly is one of my all-time favourite shows.

Great review! Just a couple of things, maybe nitpicks, don't mean them to be. Not a spoiler, the Inquisitor is Marsh. While not specifically stated he has a line, "... but he does my brother's work, and that is something I feel inclined to encourage...." that is supposed to indicate this to us. Also Marasi is just a Misting and not Twinborn. She's a Pulser. And while Twinborn never happened prior to the "Catacendre" they were technically possible, but because the Terris were so strictly mono-ethnic and never interbreed with the rest of the population it never happened. I realize that's splitting hairs and is such a fine point as to probably make no difference, but I'm kind of a detail guy. I have a problem. Love your content Mike, can't wait for the Changes review!

I didn't know there were books beyond the trilogy O.O I didn't see how there could be anything after that ending

Hi Mike I'm new to the channel and also trying to catch up on the cosmere. Just wanted to say loving the cosmere2020 videos. Also going through you vids for non sanderson recommendation.

I love your Spoiler section of the video. It would have been a little bit cooler if you spoke about the end fight with Miles, and more about the magic system. I am excited to see your next review of 'Shadows of Self'.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Since so many folks are bailing around spoilers time now I'm trying to keep it short.

Watched this one for the first time while NASA Artemis is in flight. Mike sporting the NASA shirt and talking Era 2. Nice video. :)

@mikesbookreviews

Жыл бұрын

ILLUMINATI CONFIRMED

I wasn’t sure I was gonna read era two but I gave it a shot because i trust ur opinion. I just finished Alloy of Law and loved it. Thx for ur review

He is Marsh. IIRC because he says something like Wax is a lot like my brother.

Era 2 rules

Omg ... yes firefly is exactly the feel I got from this series. I am a huge firefly fan and I loved this series so much. Glad you enjoyed it. Eta: yes Wayne is the best. Just wait for the next book.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait!

I really liked this book, and it was the first time since high school that I read a new book, albeit not long, in two days. I'm excited for book 7, and I'm probably going to catch up _way_ faster than intended.

Wax and Wane !!! Love it!!! Lol ! @mike for a fun and light Sanderson book / series , read skyward and starsight. I just finished starsight yesterday and it was great!!! Such a fun story! It finished on a cliff hanger though so I can't wait for the 3rd one!

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

You know I don't really read YA, but since it's Sanderson I probably will.

Dillion and Tudyk as Wax and Wayne just blew my mind!

It was a very fun and fast read. Also I really like the romance of era 1

You're gonna love Shadows of Self.

Agreed. I am enjoying this second series much more than the first trilogy. My two reasons are 1) no grim-dark; and 2) more likable characters (Both Wayne and Merisee are great and everyone gets better and better as the series goes on.)

I have heard a lot of not so good things about MISTBORN Era 2 that I couldn't pick it up. But after going through your review mostly the non spoiler part I realized that i will love it because it's sounded fun with Allomancy. I totally agree with you that the Era 1 was very gloomy. I'll definitely going to read it now. Thanks a ton.

I finished Bands of Mourning last week, I really enjoyed Era 2 a lot. Wax is a good main character and Wayne is hilarious. Book 2, Shadows of Self was perhaps my favorite from Era 2, but I enjoyed all three books! The magic is awesome, I really liked the new aspects of it. Thank you for a great review Mike, enjoy your reading, whatever you read next, I hope you continue with Era 2 soon

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

I'll be reading a book-per-month for Era 2.

@Ulmo90

4 жыл бұрын

@@mikesbookreviews True, you said that in the end of the video, enjoy!

I want a short story that’s just Wayne and Hoid talking.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

That would be fun as hell.

I’m looking forward to the character dynamics between Wax and Wayne. It seems fun and lighthearted but I feel there is going to be much much more to it.

I’m planning on reading Era 2 next year, which I’m hoping will coincide with the 4th book being released. Great review 👍

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

I wish I had made that choice. Heh.

Love your Cosmere reviews as always and glad you are enjoying era 2, this has some of the more solid characters I've read and your comparison with Firefly just convinced me to watch that series so it has been a reversal for me. Am I the only one who wants a Wayne and Lopen adventure short story to happen?

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

*sigh* I miss Firefly.

Did you get a new setup? Your video looks really good! Nice to see you grow as a creator. You’re the reason I started reading Brando Sando! Did start with Stormlight though, sorry!

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

I bought the new camera about a month and a half ago. The difference is crazy.

Yeeaahhh Firefly!

*** SPOILERS *** It was Marsh at the end (Ironeyes). He uses the same hemalurgy (I don't remember the exact metal) that the Rashek used to extend his life/youth. IIRC, he's not immortal, but has an incredibly long life.

Looking forward to your thoughts on the next two Era 2 books.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Started SoS today!

Wax and Wayne are my favourite :3. This is gonna sound Blasphemous, but I like second era better

@saeedajaib

3 жыл бұрын

I agree.

Hey, it has been a minute since I read these. But were there any references to "High Imperial" as a language in the first book? If not keep an ear open. That was my favorite reference by far.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

I don't think so?

One of the better stand alone books I've ever read.

@stevencundy4501

4 жыл бұрын

It's not a stand alone?

@NIcolasbobbitt

4 жыл бұрын

@@stevencundy4501 it originally was supposed to be. But Brandon does what Brandon do best.

@NIcolasbobbitt

4 жыл бұрын

It's why the story more or less wrapped up by the end and the other two books after deal with the overarching plot.

I loved how Sanderson carried on the series. Enjoy!

Western PSA: You should read the Lonesome Dove series. Classic.

@VicRibeiro777

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will check it out, my dad always used to read Louis L'amour, and that is basically all the westerns I know. (And J.T. Edison a couple)

Going to start mistborn after I finish The Once and Future King.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

Totally off topic, but have you read Dean Koontz? I hear people who like King and stuff, usually like him too. So I was wondering if you would be able to do a 'Why you should read Koontz' video. That is if you read him ofc.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

I do not read Koontz.

SPOILER: Twinborns was always possible. You would just need someone with noble and terris lineage. That wasn't possible earlier because of the terris breeding programs imposed on them by The Lord Ruler, not because of the shards.

To my understanding when you become a steel inquisitor you can only die by someone removing your linchpin in the back. Other than that, they're pretty much immortal.

@wingracer1614

4 жыл бұрын

Removing their head Highlander style also works.

(I'm not going into details, since you said you avoid spoilers) It was supposed to just be an interlude between Mistborn Series 1, and Mistborn Series 2. There were originally 3 Mistborn series planned. I'm not sure where that plan is now.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

He still claims he’s doing 4 eras of Mistborn but he keeps writing so many new series I don’t see how.

@MetalGildarts

4 жыл бұрын

He’s still gonna write two more Mistborn trilogies, but W&W happens between trilogy 1 & 2.

@zendarva

4 жыл бұрын

@@mikesbookreviews The man is a writing machine. His idea of relaxing is writing a book. Just hope it doesn't lead him to flame out.

Loved the first book.Didnt love the two books that followed that much.I was still interested but there was a sharp drop in interest

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Guess I will find out.

Allow of law was good at best. Shadows of self is way better. And bands of mourning is even better than that

@beardedbookworm794

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I think that they've gotten better each one as well. Alloy of Law seemed like a happy accident, but the sequels have obviously been more thought out and planned with the plots and character development.

@GrapplingBook

4 жыл бұрын

Shadows of Self is leagues beyond Alloy of Law which I personally think is the second weakest entry in the series so far; the weakest being WoA.

@Loganva

4 жыл бұрын

Khaled Jaber well of a ascension is the worst to you? It’s the best imo. For me it goes like this in order from best to worst 1. Well of ascension 2. Hero of ages 3. Final empire 4. Bands of mourning 5. Shadows of self 6. Alloy of law

When I first read this book I hated it, I was really hatereading at the end and didn't want to continue the series but felt like I had to in order to be able to continue with SA. I read the second one and liked it more, and am currently reading the third one. I do think they progressively get better, but not my favorite series at all. However, thinking back to the first book, I think I was too hard on it. It wasn't as bad as I thought it was. I just wanted mistborn era 1 again and even though I knew it wasn't that, I was still disappointed somehow. Wasn't really fair on the book and I think I should have waited more between era 1 and 2. I still hate Wayne though. :P

Merici is just a misting, only one allomantic power and no ferrochemic power.

Mike have you read "Mistborn: Secret History"? It is about Kelsier between the first and the second trilogy *wink wink*. Read it if you have time as this connects some interesting dots for the Cosmere :) There are no spoilers for the second trilogy in this book as it is something that happens just before.

@nicodemogawronski2052

4 жыл бұрын

Oh ok you mentioned, you haven't :P

@pokedoctor2087

4 жыл бұрын

Even Sanderson sugests that SH should be read after BoM

I’m glad you enjoyed the book, but I’m just not as positive on it as you are. I can see why people might have a blast with it as it’s packed with action, it always keeps you on your toes. I thik this book is dominated by fight scenes which I’m not a fan of in such a huge amount. I even think it was soo hyperfocused on action and dialogue that it just lacked proper worldbuilding. In this book Scadrian was only a term, not an actual place you believe exists. For me Wax was the star of the story as he had a proper character which I can’t really say about others. By that I mean their traits were mentioned and said but weren’t showed. I liked Miles though. I found Wayne to be a clown who got under my skin at first, but he started to grow on me and he continues that trend in later books as well. For me this is the weakest book in the trilogy, but not bad at all means. My issues were all handled in next book expect the action which is more of a preference than a flaw. The second is obviously on a higher level than this, not to mention that ending. That ending is just pure gold! I’m almost finished with The Bands of Mourning which didn’t fall under the level that The Shadow of Self set.

@wingracer1614

4 жыл бұрын

I'm with you. I still really enjoyed era 2 but the characters just didn't grab me the way Vin and Kelsier did. Wayne is awesome but a whole series he does not make. I'm still excited for the next book though. Bad Sanderson is still WAY better than most other books out there.

SPOILERS FOR MISTBORN ERA 2 ALLOY OF LAW: I can confirm that Wax and Harmony spoke to each other in this book. Marsh lives... Also, did you see Hoid?

Interesting perspective. I loved Mistborn (first era) but I didn't like this book at all. I actually think Sanderson's banter is cringe-worthy at best, and at worst it just kills the book for me, like it did here. It must just be me! haha Glad someone enjoyed it.

I finished The Alloy of Law by Brandon Sanderson this morning. I finished the first Era of Mistborn late last year and thought it was okay. I thought Vin and Elend were two of the most boring characters that I've ever read. I went into this new Era with different expectations and they were more-or-less met. It's a cheesy buddy cop novel with guns and magic with a Western twist I've realized that, at least in this stage of his career, Sanderson just isn't great at writing humor or banter, at least in this particular book. These characters are supposed to be witty but I found their jokes to be lacking in nuance and sophistication. There's also a few instances of the bad guy taking the time to give a speech about their grand plans. Also, there's an instance of "fridging" at the beginning of the novel, which is a little lazy, in my opinion. It didn't make me care about this character. I'm also skeptical of the whole religious aspect of everything. If I'm correct, there has only been about 300 years that have passed between the end of The Hero of Ages and this book and...well, the book talks about these religions as if they're fully established but 300 years is SUCH short time to be able to develop a religion. I sound like I hated it. I didn't. I liked the magic system, I liked the appearance of a certain character near the end. It makes me want to keep going. If the book had been any longer, I may have liked it even less. As it stands, it was a fun, quick read. Not a lot of meat on the bone though.

@Loganva

4 жыл бұрын

The sequels are significantly better. Especially bands of mourning

@mullinsmcd

4 жыл бұрын

Youre abs right about Vin and Elend, but this is more related to Brandon gaining more skill at writing the more he writes (excluding Warbreaker and Emperors Soul which are both top tier stories altho a little clunky on the dialogue side). This is very evident in Bands of Mourning being a total masterpiece. If you aren't convinced by then id move to Stormlight and if Way of Kings doesnt do it for you then ultimately hes not the writer for you.

Trying gentleman bastarsds now... not really feeling it.

@wingracer1614

4 жыл бұрын

I struggled with the first book too. Actually put it down and didn't get back to it for months but it eventually grabbed me and I loved the series from there. Try to get through the first book and see if it wins you over by the end. If not, don't bother with the rest.

Sanderson is overrated.

Really hated this book. Was really into the first trilogy though.