Hi everyone! I hope you are all doing well. I, sadly, have come down with some sort of illness. When my eyes stopped watering and I stopped sneezing, I took the opportunity to finish the penultimate book in the Mistborn saga. Before you read this review, check out my reviews of the previous books in this series. Now, let’s talk about The Bands of Mourning.

Content Warning: Violence, Some Disturbing Imagery

Legend has it that the Bands of Mourning, a powerful set of metalminds once owned by the Lord Ruler, still exist. Anyone who wields these artifacts would be granted immense power. Most people regarded this as a myth…until recently. Waxillium Ladrian receives proof that the Bands may very well be real. Not only that, but he has proof that his sister Telsin is alive and being held captive. With the help of Wayne, Marasi, Sterris, and MeLaan, Wax sets out on a journey to New Seran to find the Bands. He is not the only one looking for them. It is a race against time to stop the Bands from falling into the wrong hands.

The Bands of Mourning is a fun, fast-paced adventure with so many interesting story elements. I realize that this sounds a lot like my previous reviews of Sanderson’s books, but it holds true. I can’t help but be reminded of movies like Indiana Jones and The Mummy (1999), which is why I have a slight nostalgic bias towards these books. With that being said, I continue to appreciate the pacing of this series. Sanderson is great at making his worlds feel new and exciting with each story. Everything feels cohesive and holistic, which I appreciate greatly when it comes to fantasy novels. I also appreciate the fun moments where we are given insight into the characters’ minds. Some fantasy novels sacrifice one element for another, but this book was balanced throughout. There were some great emotional moments as well. I don’t want to go into too much detail because that will involve spoilers. I am excited and hesitant to read the last book because I have enjoyed this series so much. I highly recommend that you partake in this series too.