Tyler

4.75 Stars = another book 2 that was even better than the first.

Wow, that was a rollercoaster. The first book was great, but this one really found it's stride. The last third was so good! I had an idea of where I thought it was going, and it touched it for just a second before flying off in a different direction. I love when that happens! Now I don't know what to expect from the third...

4.5 Stars = Another winning Trilogy from Lawrence

Exactly like his other trilogies (that I've read) this was a ramp and got better with each entry. Book 3 brought it all together and felt like the resolution we deserved... Kind of. I was NOT expecting that ending!

I've said it with every review, but I'm so glad I read the Red Queen's War first because it made this whole process even more enjoyable. I'll have to go back and read both again sometime to see what I assume is tons of things I missed.

4.5 Stars = A notch above the first

Still very happy that I read The Red Queen's War first because the “big reveal” was delayed until a bit later, but now I'm noticing things that I'd probably have missed otherwise.

I'm really enjoying this series. Lawrence is a king of Grimdark, and I feel like this may have been when he hit his stride. The more we learn about Jorg, the more this becomes a tragedy and not just a quest to reclaim a throne.

4.5 Stars = Certified born of the Mists

I'd put this one a smidge above The Alloy of Law. Very good story that dug a little bit deeper into the Mistborn Lore. I'd say this was also a more meaningful plot and continues to build on the Epilogue of the former. I've yet to see much of a Cosmere connection (beyond Scadrial), but there's a specific character that has ties to the greater universe that had some unexpected development... Guess we'll see where that goes.

4.5 Stars = Solid trilogy all around.

Finally, we have a strong female lead that feels realistic and not just a super hero or damsel in destress. The moral ambiguity of the other main characters really underlines her own resolve. And, we see real growth from a shy, young apprentice in book one, to a slightly traumatized, but otherwise fully developed woman in book three. The story itself is very linear and easy to consume, but takes some wild turns in the finale. I absolutely loved this series!