The Bands of Mourning

Yet another knock out of the park.. Sanderson is quickly becoming my favorite writer. He's just too dang good with his storylines, how he weaves in plot twists and really intriguing characters. This isn't the book to start with as it's towards the end of a series with these characters, but if you haven't read any of Sanderson's works and you enjoy fantasy and sci-fi, you're missing out BIG TIME.

Sanderson continues the Alloy of Law series and drastically expands the scope. No longer are we focused on one burgeoning industrial-era city. We are now exploring the whole world that was originally created and shaped in the Mistborn trilogy. Sanderson is no longer building a world. He's building a universe.

Loved this book! Something about the Wax and Wayne series that I enjoy more then the original trilogy. I think it is a little lighter in tone and I love twinborn magic. This was linked to the Cosmere more than other books I feel which was nice. Great Easter Eggs if you are looking.

Whew, I thoroughly enjoyed this book!

I loved Alloy of Law, thought that Shadows of Self wasn't quite as good, but this book really saved this 2nd Gen series... Seriously can't wait for the next one!

Character development was excellent, the turns and twists of the plot wonderful, and an overall great read! I am a Sanderson fan as this is my twenty-first Sanderson novel or novella. He is my favorite fantasy author. Worth a try if you've never read him before!

I expect excellence every time with Brandon Sanderson. Some how he never disappoints. The Bands of Mourning is no exception. This is a fast paced thrill ride. Even better is the amazing amount of depth the story has towards the end. The characters are so real and dear to me now.

A huge plus for me is how more elements of Sanderson's Cosmere seem to be popping up more now in his latest books. It helps reward those he constantly follow his work. Yet I do not think it will alienate those who don't pay any attention to that side of things.

I think the biggest accomplishment for this entry is how good of a character Steris. I cannot say I hated her character before but I certainly didn't enjoy her. In this book she shines. How Wax and Steris interact was such a pleasure. The budding love story there is actually touching. That is very rare in genre fiction like this.

My only complaint I have with this one is that I saw a big plot twist coming. Sometimes that is okay. If the secret is so clever that I feel smart for having figured out before the characters in the book. This one seemed so obvious that I found it frustrating that Wax and company didn't see it coming.

I never thought these Allow books were going to win me over the same way that Sanderson's other works have. I am glad I am wrong. The world of Mistborn is so fascinating. This entry into the Mistborn mythos is top notch. I will be sad to read the next and final chapter. Saying goodbye is never easy.

Brandon Sanderson's sequels are always exciting to read because just when you think you understand the world and characters he has created, you realize there is a much bigger picture. He keeps you guessing throughout the whole book. The different written voices of each character are wonderful. You know who is speaking by the first few words of a chapter. I'm loving this journey and can't wait to see the Cosmere come together!

This was an interesting book- The new Mistborn books are really fun to read, but not quite as enthralling and exciting as the original mistborn trilogy. Sanderson's writing can be a little repetitive, and the attempts at humor didn't really work for me- maybe it would be better for a young adult reader. If you read the mistborn trilogy and you are waiting for the new Stormlight archive- read this and Shadows of Self!

Book after book, I continue to marvel at Brandon Sanderson's ability to continue to surprise and amaze me with original storylines, amazing and complex and loveable characters, and a world of wonderful complexity and constant surprise.
I wholeheartedly recommend this book, and any book, by this amazing author!

The Bands of Morning is more Sanderson brilliance great plot which you are hoping will work out well for the amazing characters. New situations full of different ideas If you like the Mistborn novels you will love this and if you've never read one then your really missing out. I'm going to read the history novelet and then wait for the next instalment

This series just gets better and better! I have never read a book by this man that didn't make wish it wasn't over...my very favorite author ever! This book is no exception. If you love fantasy, this is for you.

With BoM Sanderson takes his series into new and exciting territory, and, while building on our new favorite characters, gives a nod or two to the first trilogy. Where Shadows of Self was a slower narrative focused on character development and reworking our concept of how the Cosmere operates, Bands of Mourning takes us back to the hit-the-ground-running pacing and imaginative world building that we love in the Mistborn series. Don't forget to read Mistborn: Secret History AFTER you read this one!

More, more, more! The Mistborn series keeps getting better even as it gets different. And yet, it retains the tensions, humanity and questions that thinking people face. Thank you! Brandon Sanderson.

With BoM Sanderson takes his series into new and exciting territory, and, while building on our new favorite characters, gives a nod or two to the first trilogy. Where Shadows of Self was a slower narrative focused on character development and reworking our concept of how the Cosmere operates, Bands of Mourning takes us back to the hit-the-ground-running pacing and imaginative world building that we love in the Mistborn series. Don't forget to read Mistborn: Secret History AFTER you read this one!

This was a fun read and an excellent continuation of the Mistborn books. It felt like Sanderson took a few shortcuts when his story needed a kick and just inserted something rather than go back and re-write a previous chapter to included a character picking up an item, but otherwise his storytelling is awesome.

I highly recommend this to people who are fans of Mistborn.

More, more, more! The Mistborn series keeps getting better even as it gets different. And yet, it retains the tensions, humanity and questions that thinking people face. Thank you! Brandon Sanderson.

I will keep this short. Brandon has always created fantastic magic systems. Allomancy/Feruchemy is my favorite. Wax and Wayne are great characters. He has done a great job moving this series along and tying it all together as part of the Cosmere. After you read this, read Mistborn: Secret History. It really brings things together overall with the entire Mistborn series.

The swearing was a bit more pervasive in this book (which surprised us Sanderson typically uses profanity that is clean to the reader but of proper flavor to keep the characters true to their colors). Those readers without a mental filter "be ye warned", however, once started it was down right difficult to put down, an excellent read.

Sanderson is masterful in his ability to weave together multiple stories and sagas in a seamless manner
Wax has proved to be an appealing character with wit, strength and style
Eagerly waiting for the next book in the series

The alloy of law series just keeps getting better and better. Brandon is at the top of his game with this one. I loved the continued evolution of the characters and the awesome story reveals in this one, interesting cosmere reveals as well. Definitely worth the money and an all nighter

Really entretaining (hope it's spell right) book, looking forward forma the next one with new characters and intrings.
The only thing that worried me before the book is that the saga starts streching to much. It's a risk that can happen when you're stuffing to many new things.
But right now, that's not the case, the characters keep surprising us -espetialy Wayne, I just love that guy) and I hope it keeps that way!

Sorry for posible mistakes un ny english, it's not my first languaje

I love Brandon Sanderson's work! Each and every one takes you even deeper into his world, the Cosmere, and there's always something epic and grand taking place. The characters grow and become deeper in each and every book, but most of all- the Mistborn universe is the one fantasy universe I would want to live in, bar none - it's that good!

Absolutely great writing again by Sanderson. This book begins to develop and reveal aspects of the Cosmere that exist between many of Sanderson's other books. There are hints of things that happened behind the scenes in the original Mistborn trilogy and you can see this happen further when you take the next step and read "Secret History." But don't read it until after Bands of Mourning, you might spoil some of the fun surprises!

hmmm....love Brandon Sanderson, and really like the other 2 books in this "trilogy"...however, BOM seemed distracted a little. Enjoyable, but not satisfying. I was left wanting more, and the end wrapped up very quickly. Overall, a good book, but not in his top 5 by any means in my opinion

Damn fun book. Loved reading about Wax and Wayne. This was a great continuation from Shadows of Self. The story gets more complex. Given answers that open up whole new paths for the mythology to take in future.