Not So Much "Reading" As "Devouring"

Less than 24 hours after reading page one, I've finished The Well of Ascension. I had doubts that the sequel to Mistborn would be as captivating. I was right only in certain details, overall the book still drew me in near-completely.

I find the story of defending a new government less compelling and epic than trying to overthrow one and I enjoyed watching Vin's transformation(s) in the first book more than the second. Still, the interplay between history and present remains as fascinating. The use of ancient prophecies is thought-provoking. The characters, though the spotlight has shifted some, are still quite interesting. Actually, the only thing I might say is not good about the book is that it definitely comes across as the second in a trilogy. There are plotline climaxes toward the end, but where the first book left some lingering questions, this one can still pick up a year later but ends with several major "what happens now?" questions.

Cripes. When did fantasy writing get that good and manage to actually come up with mystery and surprises?

And on a different note, Happy Birthday, April!