Mistborn: Secret History

There's always another secret indeed! I don't want to spoil much about this, as it has huge spoilers for the whole Mistborn series, and reveals some major subplots that are going to make the series even more interesting, whether it's on a re-read or going forward with new volumes. Suffice to say that if you've read ALL the other Mistborn books, then you NEED to read this novella. It goes back to reveal something about a loved character from the very first book and his continuing journey that ties intricately with other characters and the story as a whole. Reading this novella was like going through the emotional roller coaster of The Hero of Ages all over again, only in short form and from a perspective that is all kinds of interesting. I'm constantly amazed at Sanderson and his ‘big idea' writing. There's the story and the there is the Story. I LOVED this novella and the fact that it follows a character I've missed since the first book. It also makes me want to re-read the series, just to pick out all the things happening ‘behind the scenes' that are now revealed to us the reader. It is simply mind-blowing how it fits so perfectly. And it's emotional to boot, bringing all the bitter sweet heartbreak of the original trilogy back to the forefront and giving it a satisfying conclusion I didn't expect to get so long after finishing that trilogy. It's a poignant and welcome finish to that story as well as a kickstart for the future of the series. Great addition and essential reading for fans of the series!