The Well of Ascension | Review

This book had a similar attraction to Game Of Thrones. There was a lot of political intrigue in the foreground but a mysterious mystical element that played a more dangerous and foreboding role. I really enjoyed this aspect, Sanderson made the political fights engaging and you really rooted for Elend, and then the mystery of the Well of Ascension kept you latched on.

The politics were extremely compelling, I like how you dont know if what Elend is doing is for the best or not, you can be unbiased about it and form your own opinion. Its frustrating, yet refreshingly, realistic.

I never got tired of hearing about Kelsier. His loss felt so REAL! Not only emotionally but as a leader with competent abilities. You just keep thinking how much easier this would be if they didn't lose him, but also none of this would be happening if he didn't do what he did to lose him. AND if THAT was even for the best or not.

^^^^THAT is one of the most interesting thoughts to this book. Where as the first book is the Bad guy won and this is how world is. This book is the Good guys win but..is it even worst now? So...did the good guys ever really win?

That was most of the story and plot review, now to some characters:

Breeze had to have been one of my favorite characters after this book. He was so dynamic and we got so much out of him and his life. The scene with him soothing the refugees and pretending he didn't care was beautiful, and his fear about women and not knowing if they truly love him...so sad but it makes so much sense. I cant wait to see what happens with him in the third book!

Oresur (wink wink) is like the dog from Howls Moving castle. Thats what I pictured as he ran around. (although obviously he didnt need help getting around) He had to be one of my favorite characters next to Breeze. His development and his twist just...wow. I almost wanted to immediately reread the book to see if I could notice it!

Elend...just...dang. I cant believe I felt so emotionally connected to his plight. The RAGE I felt after a certain decision, I think i put by book down yelled. "Are you ***** kidding me " Hes great though, I completely understood him because he plays like those games where you can make moral choices. And I ALWAYS pick the good choice even though everyone stabs you in the back or doesn't respect you, you just want to do whats right. Thats Elend.

Last one is a spoiler ***
I could NOT figure out Zane  Is it a plot hole that Cett made it obvious that the assassins weren't his, yet Vin didnt then think Zane was lying to her...? I dont know but he was so devious and annoying, he also didnt realize all the privilege he had, fathers money, atium, kandra, and he still lost. It was so satisfying to see him die by Vin. EVERY advantage she had didn't work against him and she still beat him. so. satisfying!

Highly recommend to those who read the first book. Im so glad to have found this series! I dont think ive read a book this fast this large, 763 pages in 11 days!!