The Well of Ascension

Mistborn, Book 2

By: Brandon Sanderson

Narrated by: Michael Kramer

Length: 28 hrs and 56 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.

The impossible has been accomplished. The Lord Ruler - the man who claimed to be god incarnate and brutally ruled the world for a thousand years - has been vanquished. But Kelsier, the hero who masterminded that triumph, is dead too, and now the awesome task of building a new world has been left to his young protégé, Vin, the former street urchin who is now the most powerful Mistborn in the land, and to the idealistic young nobleman she loves.

As Kelsier's protégé and slayer of the Lord Ruler she is now venerated by a budding new religion, a distinction that makes her intensely uncomfortable. Even more worrying, the mists have begun behaving strangely since the Lord Ruler died, and seem to harbor a strange vaporous entity that haunts her.

Stopping assassins may keep Vin's Mistborn skills sharp, but it's the least of her problems.

Luthadel, the largest city of the former empire, doesn't run itself, and Vin and the other members of Kelsier's crew, who lead the revolution, must learn a whole new set of practical and political skills to help. It certainly won't get easier with three armies - one of them composed of ferocious giants - now vying to conquer the city, and no sign of the Lord Ruler's hidden cache of atium, the rarest and most powerful allomantic metal.

As the siege of Luthadel tightens, an ancient legend seems to offer a glimmer of hope. But even if it really exists, no one knows where to find the Well of Ascension or what manner of power it bestows.

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

©2007 Brandon Sanderson (P)2009 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

"All the explosive action any adventure fan could want." ( Locus)
"A great epic fantasy.... Fans of Terry Goodkind and Terry Brooks will find The Well of Ascension fulfilling, satisfying, and incredibly exciting." ( SFRevu.com)
"Vin's struggles with love and power inject the human element into Sanderson's engaging epic." ( Booklist)

good stuff

it's a good story, I think I liked the first book better so far. for some reason I keep comparing it to the lightbringer series and for me it's just not as good but not far from it but I am enjoying it and look forward to seeing where the story goes

Michael Kramer as a reader of this book is amazing

Brandon Sanderson not only writes great stories, the readers he chooses are incredible to listen to. makes the entire experience soul filling.

I’m hooked

Can’t wait to see where the story goes from here! This book was more political but still very good

I'm still getting chills

This may very well be the greatest sequel I've ever read/listened to. The character progression is excellent for so many of the characters. Sanderson doubles down on the political intrigue in this one to great effect. Much like the first book, the ending of this unravels so many secrets in such a way that I can't wait to start the next, while at the same time I'm in awe of just how well this story is playing out. Incredible stuff!

The 2nd time around!

What can I tell you , Besides my headline to this review is the only spoiler I can think of after listening to this one of a kind adventure except good bye round and I’m a little jealous if you are about to take the trip for your first time.

Edge of your seat!

I work nights while listening and I had to sit down and stop. Amazing! Just keeps you on your toes and makes you feel so stunned.

Unbelievably incredible

This is my third time through the series. The story and character arcs are extremely well planned. No complaints! I'll read this book many more times.

Brilliant

Brilliant story. I love that Sanderson keeps me guessing. This is rare in books and movies for me.

Roller coaster of emotions

As was previously stated the second book is a bit slow, but understanding the mechanics of the story, there was bound to be a few chapters that had to slow down and "bring us in" There are as always quite a few comical sceens that Brandon masterfully injects at the most inopportune times.

Book 2 is and was worth the price of admission.

Great continuation of the story

I was very excited going into this book to continue on the story. As I finish the second book I’m more anxious to start the third.