Background
Published in 2007, “The Well of Ascension” is the second book in Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn series. Following the death of the Lord Ruler, Vin and her crew face the challenge of holding together the city of Luthadel as various factions vie for control. With Elend Venture now king, political intrigue grows as enemies close in from all sides. Meanwhile, Vin begins to sense an ominous force rising and is drawn toward the legendary Well of Ascension, a mystical location that may hold the key to saving—or destroying—the world. As Vin grapples with her identity and the responsibilities of power, she must also confront darker truths about the nature of Allomancy and her own destiny.
My Thoughts
Not a bad sequel to the first of the mistborn series. Sanderson did a good job on building on the first novel and expanding it into a bigger more complex world. This book touches on political revolution and some of the “no win” issues in war while still keeping the story going. It also sets up for the next book nicely.
Recommendation
The first book could have stood on it’s own. However, this one follows it nicely. I’d recommend it if you have the time.