The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson
Genres: Epic Fantasy
Pages: 598
Cover: Paperback
Age rating: 14+
Buy on: Amazon, Kindle
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One year had passed since the Lord Ruler's reign collapsed. Now, as king of Luthadel, Elend had to find a way to feed the people, maintain and stable economic system, while protecting the city from 3 powerful armies. Elend had always been a scholar, not a warrior, and certainly not a hard leader; he found himself in the company of Kelsier's crew, along with the support and protection from Vin, the woman that he loved, the most powerful Mistborn in the kingdom.
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Vin had proven herself time and time again to be a competent Mistborn, an ideal woman. But years of abuse on the street had left her insecure, thinking herself unworthy of Elend's love. While the city is in danger of falling into the hands of a tyrant, Vin had to learn to love herself, figuring out who she wants to be, to be able to protect the city from danger.
Review:
​​​Characters and Plot
Vin needs someone to tell her that she is the most brilliant, smartest, strongest woman ever, cause what do you mean that girl spends more than half of the book doubting herself and that she isn't worthy of Elend's love. Like honey, Elend practically worships you, and even he spends half his time worrying that he isn't good enough for you. ​
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I hate Zane, and I know I'm not the only one. The way he gaslights and manipulates Vin, putting doubt into her relationship between Vin and Elend, makes me want to slap him. I do pity him for his messed-up childhood and his crappy dad. I think no one likes Straff Venture. Also, that God inside his head, really creepy and unsettling, honestly, everyone needs therapy.
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The plot in this book was good, but it was kind of weak compared to the last one. I don't know, maybe all the planning sessions and politicking take over so much that it felt dragging on. Though I did love the addition of characters' POV, particularly Elend's. Elend's struggles between being a good man and being a hard king made him relatable. It was wonderful seeing him mature into the role of the king, seeing him fail but step up from it, trying his best for his people. Another thing I love about this book was the Kandra, Oreseur's dry humor was witty and funny, not to mention his slow bonding with Vin, how they resented each other initially, but through deep conversations, they evolve into friends.
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One of the plot twists at the end... DID NOT EXPECT THAT, LIKE HOW DID I MISS THAT, IT WAS SO OBVIOUS THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE FREAKING BOOK. Vin fighting against Zane was brilliant, her sharp mind and clever tactics save the day again, and the way she was carrying Luthadel on her back, ICONIC.
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Conclusion
I am really excited to read the finale of this trilogy, I heard that it's one of the best finale ever, and I don't doubt that.
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