The Well of Ascension (Mistborn Trilogy)

Title: The Well of Ascension (Mistborn Trilogy)

Author: Brandon Sanderson

Genre: Epic Fantasy, Magic, Adult, Politics

Format: Hardback

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

Synopsis

Vin and the rest of Kelsier’s gang have successfully overthrown the Lord Ruler’s tyrannical government but they are now faced with a challenge of running a kingdom. This lead to Elend Venture becoming appointed King of Luthadel. He does his best to spread virtuous values and equality for all while preventing a potential war from occurring. Concurrently, Vin, notices the mysterious presence of a mist that continues to appear after the death of Lord Ruler.

Strange the Dreamer (Duology)

Author: Laini Taylor
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance
Format: Paperback

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The story is about an orphan named Lazlo Strange, who loved to dream and lose his head in the clouds. This passion found itself extended to stories and fairy tales which were frowned upon by the monks that raised him at the monastery. He was drawn to stories relating to the city of Weep, a city that has lost its name to the Goddess of Oblivion, a name that made whoever tried to remember it weep. One day Lazlo chanced upon an opportunity when the hero of the city of Weep known as Godslayer along with his troupe of warriors made a visit to Zosma. Will he remain satisfied as a dreamy eyed librarian caged indoors by the status quo or will he step forward and follow his dreams?

Thunderhead (Arc of a Scythe Trilogy)

 

Author: Neal Shusterman

Genre: Science Fiction, Dystopia, Horror

Format: Hardback

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

A year after the disclosed events in the first book: “Scythe”, we discover that Citra has become a successful apprentice of Scythe Marie Curie AKA the “Grand Dame of Death” as she embraces the value of gleaning compassionately by having the dying spend their last moments with their family and choosing the method they wish to die with. Unlike Citra, Rowan has become a vigilante who rids the Scythedom of self-serving Scythes who actually enjoy gleaning due to their homogeneous preferences and other immoral intentions.A series of unfortunate events start occurring to Citra and Marie as they realize that their lives are at stake. Little did they know, it was due to their actions challenging the ideals of the “New Order” Scythes. Although there is a law that strictly separates the Scythedom from State, the Thunderhead somehow tries to save them through “unsavoury “ways.

The Queen’s Thief Series Review

Author: Megan Whalen Turner

Genre: Young Adult, Historical, Fantasy, Politics, Romance

Format: Paperback/Hardback

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This Young-adult Fantasy is a series one definitely must read before their last day on earth. Megan Whalen Turner’s writing is mastered with grace and thoughtfulness. No wonder she took her time between the releases of every book; she made every sentence fruitful.