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reviewed The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn Era One, #2)

Brandon Sanderson: The Well of Ascension (Hardcover, 2007, Tor Books) 5 stars

The impossible has been accomplished. The Lord Ruler -- the man who claimed to be …

Review of 'The Well of Ascension (Mistborn, #2)' on 'Storygraph'

5 stars

Out of the three books in this first Mistborn trilogy, I think that this one is the weakest pacing wise. Though it has been a while since I've read them, as you may have noticed, so I can't at this time speak to the specific plot points that make me feel this way. Despite this, I would recommend this book to any fan of the first book as well as to nearly anyone with even the vaguest interest in fantasy. The way that Brandon weaves together character and worldbuilding throughout this series is truly top-notch and most definitely worth your time.

reviewed Cibola Burn by James Corey (German alias for James S. A. Corey)

James Corey (German alias for James S. A. Corey): Cibola Burn (2015, Little, Brown Book Group Limited) 4 stars

The fourth novel in James S.A. Corey’s New York Times bestselling Expanse series

The gates …

Review of 'Cibola Burn' on 'Storygraph'

4 stars

This book is much more of a slow burn than the previous books. The series, while solid throughout, has not yet reached the same heights as the first book. The characterization and arcs of the main quad were really well done there but were mostly wrapped up by the end of the second book. The continued focus on them wears somewhat as time goes on, they are no doubt enjoyable to read but feel somewhat stagnant in these and the following books. Nonetheless, I really enjoyed the different style of this book as it scoped down the issues that were faced to a single planet and a smaller cast of supporting characters for the most part.