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A review by jaaay_reads
The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I found this book to be a little bit of a slog. What Vin was going through in this book made sense, but it was also annoying in the way it was like what a YA character would be going through. Plus, from going to Stormlight Archive to this, Vin's development in this book didn't feel as well connected or emotion-shattering as it is in Stormlight Archive with what those characters went through. Plus, I hated the whole love corner between her, Zane, and Elend . I also hated the lack of communication between Vin and Elend.
What I did like about this book was learning about the lore. Having some more answers about what has happened in this world and all of that was very interesting.
What I didn't like was some of the YA feel, and the disconnect I felt from the characters. I still don't feel like I know anyone well. So, it was harder to care about what they were going through. I also hate the Chosen One trope. It's baked into this world but I still don't care for it, even if Brandon turned the trope on its head.
Overall, it definitely wasn't a horrible time. I can see why people like it and Mistborn as a whole. It's still enjoyable but definitely my least favorite of what I have read of the Cosmere so far.
What I did like about this book was learning about the lore. Having some more answers about what has happened in this world and all of that was very interesting.
What I didn't like was some of the YA feel, and the disconnect I felt from the characters. I still don't feel like I know anyone well. So, it was harder to care about what they were going through. I also hate the Chosen One trope. It's baked into this world but I still don't care for it, even if Brandon turned the trope on its head.
Overall, it definitely wasn't a horrible time. I can see why people like it and Mistborn as a whole. It's still enjoyable but definitely my least favorite of what I have read of the Cosmere so far.
Graphic: Death, Violence, and War