The Hero of Ages

Mistborn, Book 3

By: Brandon Sanderson

Narrated by: Michael Kramer

Length: 27 hrs and 25 mins

Publisher's summary

From number one New York Times best-selling author Brandon Sanderson, the Mistborn series is a heist story of political intrigue and magical, martial-arts action.

Who is the Hero of Ages?

To end the Final Empire and restore freedom, Vin killed the Lord Ruler. But as a result, the Deepness - the lethal form of the ubiquitous mists - is back, along with increasingly heavy ashfalls and ever more powerful earthquakes. Humanity appears to be doomed.

Having escaped death at the climax of The Well of Ascension only by becoming a Mistborn himself, Emperor Elend Venture hopes to find clues left behind by the Lord Ruler that will allow him to save the world. Vin is consumed with guilt at having been tricked into releasing the mystic force known as Ruin from the Well. Ruin wants to end the world, and its near omniscience and ability to warp reality make stopping it seem impossible. She can't even discuss it with Elend, lest Ruin learn their plans!

The conclusion of the Mistborn trilogy fulfills all the promise of the first two books. Revelations abound, connections rooted in early chapters of the series click into place, and surprises, as satisfying as they are stunning, blossom like fireworks to dazzle and delight. It all leads up to a finale unmatched for originality and audacity that will leave listeners shaking their heads in wonder, as if awaking from an amazing dream.

Other Tor books by Brandon Sanderson:

• The Cosmere
• The Stormlight Archive
• The Way of Kings
• Words of Radiance
• Edgedancer (Novella)
• Oathbringer

The Mistborn trilogy:

• Mistborn: The Final Empire
• The Well of Ascension
• The Hero of Ages

Mistborn: The Wax and Wayne series:

• Alloy of Law
• Shadows of Self
• Bands of Mourning
• Collection
• Arcanum Unbounded

Other Cosmere novels:

• Elantris
• Warbreaker

The Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians series:

• Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians
• The Scrivener's Bones
• The Knights of Crystallia
• The Shattered Lens
• The Dark Talent

The Rithmatist series:

• The Rithmatist

Other books by Brandon Sanderson:

• The Reckoners
• Steelheart
• Firefight
• Calamity

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a great ending

I enjoyed the book. easy to follow and come back to after days away. the ending is "solid" too. I would say it's one of my favorite trilogies.

Epic ending to an incredible series

It moves along interestingly but slower than the first two books. However, the ending is nothing short of
Spectacular. I loved this book and series. It is very difficult to have a satisfying ending to a series of multiple books or movies, but this one delivered.

Michael Kramer narrated it perfectly. His voices are well done and help paint a picture of each character and their emotions.

Well done Brandon Sanderson!

wow

wow. this one had me amazed at the foreshadowing that was placed in the first and second book. such good storytelling.

A fantastic conclusion to this tale.

Loved this series. The ending left me with mixed emotions. Happy that I joined along for the journey, but sad that that journey has ended.

What a beautiful ending to a trilogy

My first Sanderson series did not disappoint. I loved the mistborn series and the ending hit hard...

Great way to end an epic trilogy.

“I am, Unfortunately, the hero of ages”
What a stellar book to cap off an excellent series.

One of the best books I have ever read.

If I could, I would rate it even better. Great characters, story, and world building. And that ending was just so satisfying.

Great story, great narration!

Great story, very satisfying ending. If you liked WOT, you’ll like this series. In away I prefer it over WOT. A complete story in 3 books. I look forward to other series in the Cosmere.

Wow.

Okay so I mildly spoiled things for myself through fan art but even that didn’t take away ANYTHING from the emotional and mental whiplash this series has given me. I’ve been contemplating life since I finished this book three hours ago and I’d cry but at this point I’m just numb. Amazing ending, everything tied up into sweet little bows and unless your name is Will Wight you will never make a series as well planned and executed as this.

If anyone needs me, I’ll be drowning myself in fan art.

A story for the ages

It is quite difficult to express how I am feeling after finishing the Mistborn trilogy. Brandon Sanderson may actually be an allomancer. A Soother actually. Or possibly a Rioter. Expertly playing on our emotions, be it joy, or sadness, or anger, or anxiety, or pure thrill. He has given us unforgettable heroes and a mind boggling tale for the ages.

Special mention for Michael Kramer; his expert delivery and unique voices for all the characters brings the story alive, as if it were happening right before our eyes.