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Jeff

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Keeps getting better.

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5 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
5 out of 5 stars
Historia
5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 02-10-25

TLDR: This book is a real turning point in the series. If you’ve been hesitant to start book 1 or continue the series i can firmly say it’s worth a shot. Best book of the series so far.


The series has been a fun one from the start, but the past book and especially this one have definitely been a step above the books that came before. If you’ve made it this far in the series I’d be fairly surprised if you didn’t truly enjoy the twists and turns of Felix’s story here. It isn’t perfect, the series could use a few slower arcs that actually show the team spending time together and enjoying each others company for example. That said the lore is getting deeper, plots are already resolving to move on to new and exciting challenges, and it’s getting easier to care about the world rather than just the protagonist.

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Past and Present

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 09-16-24

One of my favorite books not only in the second era but in Mistborn as a whole. This book in particular shows one of the reasons Sanderson is such an effective series writer. The hunt for the bands of mourning is a great way of having a story wholly take place in era 2, focus completely on the characters we have gotten to know over the last 2 books, and yet still feel like it rests firmly on the shoulders of Era 1. I found it enjoyable from start to finish and am happy to say that the sanderlanche is as alive and well as it has always been.

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Fun Beginnings

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 09-16-24

If you're a fan of progression fantasy or litrpg but are looking to branch out slightly or just a fan of fun reads then I highly recommend this series, It is hard to think of a specific series i've read with the same tone or feel as this one. The main character straddles the line of sanity at moments, and I mean that in the best way. It is fully intentional and a believable consequence of his power set. Don't expect a leveling system or a power ladder to climb, but the author does a good job of showing the kind of fun you can have with a relatively simple ability like this one, and how much can be accomplished. I suppose the highest praise I can think of is to say that it is the only series I can think of as a good recommendation for fans of Dungeon Crawler Carl. The characters are very different, and the world isn't as batshit crazy as Carl's, but it hits a similar balance of crazy fun with characters and stakes you come to care for.

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Bigger is Sometimes Better

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 06-10-24

This feels like the book that many storylines have been leading to. We return to skyhold and it's enjoyable to spend so much time at the school rather than exploring. I've loved the exploring but i'm a sucker for a magic school storyline. Given the title of the book it isn't much of a spoiler to say that this book has one of if not the biggest mage battles in the series so far, and it's a blast to see the magic system shine. Before we get to that however we also get to see the characters themselves shine in new ways, for example as mentors instead of mentees, and as experienced battle mages instead of students scrapping for their lives. This book takes a few risks, but at least for me those risks paid off and I can't wait for the next book.

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End of The Road For Me

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2 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
5 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 06-10-24

I won't go on a long winded review again. If you've made it this far you know the series flaws and you'll either have accepted them or like me will decide to move on. The world that's been built is interesting, the magic system is relatively standard but creates fun opportunities, and the characters are familiar without being to bland. I gave this series one more shot to focus itself or have the mc's actions match his thoughts and words and it has somehow gotten worse instead of better. Given that at the time of this review it has been years since a new entry was added to the series I can only assume this pattern continues until you are left with an eternal cliff hanger in a story that never seems interested in following up on the promises made in prior books. I hope those that still stick with it, I hope you enjoyed this book and continue to enjoy the rest of the series as much as you did the first book.

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A pleasant and somewhat surreal journey

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 04-21-24

Those familiar with the author, and have read the synopsis, will be unsurprised to find that this book is a somewhat unique oddity. Or at least it’s not quite like anything I’ve read before. The tone of the book seems to jump back and forth in tone from sincere, to farcical, to genuine without ever feeling jarring. It flows surprisingly well and impressively allows you to enjoy it despite having never seen the movie that inspired it. The depths with which minute details are over analyzed leads to unexpectedly funny tangents that are both ridiculous and surprisingly interesting at times. I often found myself a little mystified at why I was smiling or laughing, but found I didn’t really care as the book put a genuine smile on my face.

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The Next Level

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5 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 04-17-24

Te Lost City of Ithos is the best book in the series so far, and imo has the most compelling antagonist yet. The worldbuilding here is the best it has been and it's definitely fun seeing how far the main group of characters have come. Though the story so far has made it clear that some of the "good" guys are not necessarily white knights, book 4 really shows how certain characters gained the reputation they did, and the type of things that can be accomplished when you weild the kind of power the so great powers of the world wield. Hopefully you'll enjoy the book as much as I did.

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The Story Expands

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 04-17-24

Like it's predecessor, book 3 in the Mage Errant series expands and improves on what came before. The magic system continues to shine and it's fun to watch the main group grow beyond the limitations that brought them together in the first place. Moreso than the books that came before, TIS feels llke it is setting the stage for what's to come and tying off storylines that are no longer necessary to the wider story the author is telling. If you want a fun progression fantasy story, this is still a series worth giving a shot.

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Where Sanderson Shines

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 04-16-24

Shadows of Self is a great follow up to Wax and Wayne, and does something that Sanderson seems to do better than anyone. Tells a story that is enjoyable on its own and answers questions asked in this book, while also serving the greater narrative of the ongoing series and even in small ways the Cosmere as a whole. Despite the ever expanding Cosmere, I came away feeling I got more answers than questions, a rare thing in book 2 of a series. If you enjoyed Wax and Wayne there’s no reason to think you won’t enjoy SOS as well, even if it is a bit darker tale than the first book.

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Book Three and Still Going Strong

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 04-15-24

Book 3 in AA expands the world of Caldwyn in both familiar and unexpected ways. If you have enjoyed the world so far, and the other series Rowe has written, then there is no reason to think you won't enjoy this one as well. There are fun moments to be had and a few surprises to look forward to. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did.

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