Just like book one, The Final Empire, I struggled to want to put this down. Every time I picked it I didn’t want to put it down. I just became so captivated by the world, the characters, the story.

Something was always happening. Very action packed and fast paced book. There was always a reason to stay interested. Which I always worry about when it comes to such a big book.

I miss Kelsier. I think I always will. I just needed more than one book with him.

I feel more in love with Elend and Vin. The way their relationship grew especially by the end. Even if their insecurities got a little annoying I understood why they were that way. But at the same time I just wanted to shake them both and tell them to just talk to each other. Which is a bit hard to find time really considering what was happening in Luthadel.

Oreseur was a welcome addition. I was surprised by how much I liked the character. Kind of came out of nowhere. The relationship that developed with Vin was great. How it came somewhat naturally. Even going against the rules of being a Kandra.

I love the friendship group. The way they will sacrifice themselves for each other and the people of Luthadel. Not that they will fully admit how much they all mean to each other. They could have left after Kelsier died but they stayed. They fight side by side. Well except Breeze bless him. I just wanted to give him a hug. He is so relatable in that respect.

The battle at 85% made me nervous. I just knew I was going to lose some more favourite characters. I just didn’t know who. I was on the edge of my seat. Waiting for the heartache.

Even once the battle was done and some characters were killed I still didn’t trust that was it. Then I felt myself holding my breath as I thought Brandon Sanderson was about to take one of the most important characters again. Thankfully he didn’t. Instead he added a whole new layer to the character and story.

For a series I was nervous and intimidated by I’m left wanting to pick up book three straight away. This left me confused but in a good way. Luckily for me I only have to wait until July until I can pick it up. I need to know what happens next and how Brandon Sanderson will break my heart.