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The Well of Ascension
The Well of Ascension: Book Two of Mistborn | Brandon Sanderson
The impossible has been accomplished. The Lord Ruler the man who claimed to be god incarnate and brutally ruled the world for a thousand years has been vanquished. But Kelsier, the hero who masterminded that triumph, is dead too, and now the awesome task of building a new world has been left to his young protg, Vin, the former street urchin who is now the most powerful Mistborn in the land, and to the idealistic young nobleman she loves. As Kelsier's protg and slayer of the Lord Ruler she is now venerated by a budding new religion, a distinction that makes her intensely uncomfortable. Even more worrying, the mists have begun behaving strangely since the Lord Ruler died, and seem to harbor a strange vaporous entity that haunts her.Stopping assassins may keep Vin's Mistborn skills sharp, but it's the least of her problems. Luthadel, the largest city of the former empire, doesn't run itself, and Vin and the other members of Kelsier's crew, who lead the revolution, must learn a whole new set of practical and political skills to help. It certainly won't get easier with three armies one of them composed of ferocious giants now vying to conquer the city, and no sign of the Lord Ruler's hidden cache of atium, the rarest and most powerful allomantic metal. As the siege of Luthadel tightens, an ancient legend seems to offer a glimmer of hope. But even if it really exists, no one knows where to find the Well of Ascension or what manner of power it bestows.
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behudd
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
There were some parts of this that felt overly long, but I was always interested in picking it back up.
And when you get to the whiplash of an ending & see all the little crumbs Sanderson had left for you to follow? Perfection.
Michael Kramer is a great narrator, too, so I would recommend listening. Can‘t wait for book 3!

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behudd
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TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 6mo
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BooksNBowls
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Just another picture of Vin being a bad ass, killing giant koloss. Typical Tuesday. 💁🏻‍♀️

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BooksNBowls
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Definitely a different feeling and pacing from The Final Empire, but the character investment is so worth it! Each individual character arc and the book‘s arcs as a whole, are so satisfying and there‘s this perfect balance of action, politics, and plotting. The ending had me reeling! Can‘t wait to wrap this story up and continue my journey into the Cosmere. ✨5/5 Also, the fan art for this is AMAZING.

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BooksNBowls
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Spending this rainy day finishing the last 200 pages and I‘m ready for the Sanderlanche!! Here we go! 🫣

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wildwoodreads
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So, it‘s time to rank another Cosmere series. A couple of weeks ago I ranked The Stormlight Archives series, and after popular demand I‘m here today to rank Mistborn: Era 1.

Head over to Wildwood Reads to see why I ranked these the way that I did.

https://wildwoodreads.com/2023/06/05/ranking-the-mistborn-era-1-series/

#mistborntrilogy #brandonsanderson #books #booksbooksbooks #thecosmere #bookworm #booklover #fantasylover #fantasybo

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Crystal83
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I am actually loving these books on audio. I don't know what it is, I just focus more when I am listening to these books. It was great to be in this world again. I rated this book a 4 out of 5 stars.

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BonjourYall
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Currently reading The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson, any recommendation which I should read next out of my TBR stack?

PO-TAT-OES You should read ship of magic!😁 13mo
BonjourYall What a coincidence! I just started and I‘m halfway through! 13mo
BonjourYall I adore it!!!! 13mo
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PO-TAT-OES That‘s great I e never read it😁 13mo
BonjourYall You should!!! 13mo
BonjourYall Are you going to the shire tomorrow 😃 13mo
PO-TAT-OES Yes i am!!🥳🥳 13mo
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BonjourYall Hi po tat oes, I‘m so sorry but the shire won‘t work tomorrow, It seems I‘m really needed over the supper rush, but thanks so much anyway, hopefully some other time 😬😩 13mo
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BonjourYall See you at the Shire on Sunday! 13mo
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BonjourYall 😎 13mo
RaeLovesToRead Ship of Magic is a-maaaazing! Red seas is also good (not quite as good as the first, but close). 1984 good too, but bleak! 13mo
BonjourYall Yeah it was so hard to choose which one to read next! But I just started mad ship and I‘m loving the series so much! 13mo
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Mehso-so

Not as engaging as the 1st, possibly because I had to keep checking the metals effects, but also the absence of one of my fav characters from the 1st (for obv reasons). I found some of the story disjointed so it's not as easy to follow what some characters were doing. Not as easy to visualise this book so my understanding of it not as strong as 1st. A bit slow to get going as well & a couple of the stupid choices by the characters was annoying.

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Follow.my.read
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My current situation. #ReadingWithACat#Mistborn2#WellOfAscension#BrandonSanderson

dabbe I don't know why this reminds me of FATAL ATTRACTION: “I will not be ignored, Dan.“ What a face! ❣️🐾❣️ 1y
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Follow.my.read
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Working through my TBR pile…only 5 more to go after this one! #TheWellOfAscension#BrandonSanderson#Mistborn

Ruthiella Good job! 👍 1y
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Branwen
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It was 59° here today! After all those 3° days last week I knew I had to get out there and enjoy it, even if it was a bit drizzly! 😊🌿 It did stop drizzling long enough for me to get a few chapters in at my favorite reading spot! 💕📚

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Branwen
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Hot chocolate and Mistborn; a perfect combination! 😍📚💕

vivastory It has been far too long since I've read Brandon Sanderson 1y
Sleepswithbooks That hot chocolate looks absolutely amazing!!!! 1y
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Nessavamusic
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I may have enjoyed this second book of the series even more than book 1. Vin is such a fantastic hero and the entire cast of characters is just so well crafted. I need to get through my #audiobook tbr so I can start book 3!! 5⭐️
#WinterReadathon
#bookspinbingo

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Elizabeth2
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It took nearly a month to read, because time was limited this month, but that‘s not a reflection of this book. It was action packed and a page-turner! An excellent follow-up to the first book in the Mistborn series. Our hero, Vin, is learning more about herself and growing her skills, while trying to keep King Elend safe. An epic adventure follows as armies threaten their city, and a power she doesn‘t understand is calling Vin. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

Elizabeth2 This was my #doublespin for March and my #doublespin for June (I split the book into two parts). @TheAromaofBooks 2y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 2y
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HeyT
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I was about ready to give this up in part four (of six) but kept on and man can Sanderson stick the landing. I‘m so hyped from the ending that I almost forgive the half hearted attempt at a love triangle that I found so off putting. There‘s definitely a bit of a cliff hanger so I‘m impatient for my library hold to come in for the next one.

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At first glance, the key and the lock it fits may seem very different…Different in shape, different in function, different in design. The man who looks at them without knowledge of their true nature might think them opposites, for one is meant to open and the other to keep closed. Yet, upon closer examination, he might see that without one, the other becomes useless. The wise man then sees that both lock and key were created for the same purpose.

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Elizabeth2
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I am aiming to make significant progress in this book today. I‘ve had such little time to read recently. I‘ve been reading it for 3 weeks - reading every day, but sometimes only for 5 minutes. That‘s no way to get through a nearly 800 page book with as much adventure as this one! I‘m about 2/3 through, and it‘s SO good! Today, I‘m making it a priority! ❤️📚

OriginalCyn620 Love your mug! 😂 2y
DarkMina I posted a pic today with my matching mug!!😂 2y
Elizabeth2 @OriginalCyn620 Thanks! @DarkMina lol! Too funny! 💜 Felt like a good day to use it. 2y
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Elizabeth2
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Enjoying a pretty Friday afternoon on the porch. This book hooked me right back in to the world of the Mistborn. ❤️📚

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groofay
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This is a very solid follow-up to The Final Empire, expanding the setting and cast while still feeling lived-in, real, and familiar. I'll be looking forward to Hero of Ages, albeit with some trepidation because Sanderson has made it clear with this entry that nobody and nothing is necessarily safe, and even the things that seem well-established can be unreliable.

A great read, and if I wasn't fully invested in the Cosmere before, I sure am now.

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TheSpineView
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Thanks Andrew for the tag! This is my choice for January 2021.

To play along choose your favorite from each month in 2021 and tag @Andrew65 and use hashtag #12Booksof2021

Andrew65 This looks a must read 😍 2y
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PetiteMass
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Fantastic! Sanderson is am excellent writer!

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Enchanted_Bibliophile
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One thing I know for sure is that wherever I think a story will go, Sanderson astonish me in taking it in a whole different direction, that in a million years never crossed my mind.
I am in awe of his brilliant, imaginative mind!

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wildwoodreads
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So I‘m continuing my binge reading of Brandon Sanderson with The Well of Ascension. As always, I‘m super impressed with the Cosmere and I might just be a bit obsessed. I did feel it suffered from second book syndrome in the first half, but completely turned around at the end. I mean, wow, that ending was mind blowing. Overall, I loved The Well of Ascension.

https://wildwoodreads.com/2021/07/26/the-well-of-ascension-by-brandon-sanderson-...

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"Of course, Elend thought, l'd just prefer to be in my chair, reading quietly."

Elend is my kind of person ... ?

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SassenachTheBookWizard
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Slowly working my way through the second mistborn book

Enchanted_Bibliophile Me too! I'm on page 199, but it's slow going. 3y
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wildwoodreads
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Let‘s talk about my July tbr. I only own two of the books that I‘ve listed. Obviously, my top priority is Well of Ascension, but I hope to get to a couple of others as well. Plus, I need to read a book set in an island, so if you have any recommendations let me know in the comments.

Tbr post: https://wildwoodreads.com/2021/07/01/july-2021-tbr/

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"That was one nice thing about books and notes. They could always wait for another time."

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Johanna414 Can relate. 3y
mavey Thought of the word, vellichor(the wistfulness associated with used bookstores😍)when I saw this! 3y
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My Saturday plans 😊

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LeticiaToraci
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Any day is a good day to read Sanderson. #CatsofLitsy

CaffeineAndCandy Omgosh so cute 💜💜💜 3y
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DaveGreen7777
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Thank you for this #WondrousWednesday @Eggs 😁

1. My family has no choice! 😂

2. My father and sister both read a lot but they are huge history buffs and mostly read nonfiction, so we rarely read the same books. Also, they tend to read much shorter books, both of them stared in amazement when I got the 1,200 page “Rhythm of War” for Christmas! 😱

3. Tagged! I loved the first book so much, I can‘t believe I still haven‘t read the sequel yet! 😳

Eggs # 1 👏🏻😆👏🏻 Thanks so much for the thoughtful responses 🌺🌼🌸 3y
DaveGreen7777 @Eggs Thank you, Sherri! 😊 3y
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TheSpineView
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#wondrouswednesday @Eggs

❣ No plans other than the usual. Since it is on Sunday I will go to the barn for my weekly riding lesson.
❣ I'm super outgoing.
❣ The Well of Ascension

Want to play? @Texreader @BookNAround @CoffeeNBooks @MallenNC @JoScho @wanderinglynn

Eggs Thanks for joining in🥰📚👏🏻 3y
wanderinglynn Thanks for the tag 😘 3y
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TheSpineView
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Great second installment to the Mistborn series. Sanderson continued his excellant world building and his character development is spot on. I loved where he took Vin's character. It made her believable and relatable. The plot was good and there were several surprises to keep you interested. It ended in a cliffhanger of sorts. The story lines were wrapped up for this book. Yet, you know that Vin will not be happy with the out come and will work...

TheSpineView To chang the results. I don't want to say any more for fear of spoiling the story for others. The story left me wondering what Vin, Elend and the others might go from here. Looking forward to the next book. 4⭐ 3y
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rrkreads
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Well of ascension review

RRKReads Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Sentiment Rating: Invest Grade - Book worth buying& adding to your collection. Read my review 👇

https://www.instagram.com/p/CK4dO-nAIL_/?igshid=taxzec3ltg8w

#bookreviews #readingreviews #reading #booksblr #highfantasy

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Samreamer
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Didn‘t love it as much as the first one (naturally), but still good. Vin felt a bit whiny to me, and her struggle to find that sweet spot between street urchin and noble woman just didn‘t seem as important to me as other things going on. Obviously, still brilliantly written. The world building is literally out of this world (get it?!). 7/10

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#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain

📖 Still working on The Well of Ascension but am now 2/3 through and also reading Before We Were Yours.
📚 I am drawing a blank here.
🌱 Wisteria

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#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain

📖 Tagged and The Flight Attendant
📖 The Night Circus (which I loved)
☕ Coffee

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#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain

📖 Tagged and Ready Player Two
📖 ??? I can't think of one maybe because I don't read self help???
📖 Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler which I just finished reading.

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TheSpineView
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I have decided to tackle this chunkster next. I'm going in... if I don't emerge in a few days send help!🤣🤣🤣

Another one for #SeriesRead2021

BookishMarginalia May you enjoy the journey! 3y
TheSpineView 😊 3y
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Mishu94
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Finally out of my reading slump and about to dig right into the second part! 🤓

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TheSpineView
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Congrats on your milestone @Catsandbooks 🥳🥳🥳 and thanks for doing this fabulous giveaway. #Cab10KGiveaway

At the top of my wishlist is the tagged book by Brandon Sanderson and The Doors of Eden by Adrian Tchaikovsky

Catsandbooks Thanks! 🥰 Do you have something you're looking forward to during the rest of 2020? 3y
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PaulaNovotna
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The second book in the Mistborn trilogy is better than the first obe in my opinion. It had less political focus and it seemed that more was actually happening. I enjoy the world that the author built here, the folklore, the myths and various forgotten religions all make it believable and left me wanting to know more about what happened in the past. I hope that the last book in the trilogy will give me just that.

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RobStark92

I tried orange spiced black tea this morning and it was delicious 😋
My schedule changed as of next week I‘ll be working 11-7 instead of 5:30-3. So I‘m wondering if I should just stay in the habit of getting up super early and going to be early or if my sleeping pattern should change according to my schedule.
Also I‘m reading The Well of Ascension and it‘s good...but things just ain‘t the same 😰 if you know you know. Wishing all a blessed day!!

wanderinglynn Ooh, I love orange spice black tea. 😋👍🏻 4y
RobStark92 @wanderinglynn me too I‘ve never even tried it before but I saw it at HEB and figured it would be good. Every time I go I pick up a different box of tea so it never gets dull. I probably have tea for months and months, but this one really hit the spot !! 4y
AllisonM89 Books 2 and 3 are good (i do absolutely love some things about the ending of three), but nothing compares to 1. They just have a very different feel to them 4y
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RobStark92
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Noodle say, “Daddy needs to share his kindle!!!! 😡 I wanna read Mistborn too!”

starlight97 adorable 😍😍 4y
RobStark92 @starlight97 thank you she really is lol 4y
Bklover Noodle is so cute!!!!! 💛💛💛 4y
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jouleian Ha! Noodle...I love that name 😁 4y
heikemarie Noodle just wants to share a mutual activity why must you be so selfish 4y
RobStark92 @heikemarie noodle can get a job and buy her own books I already feed her and buy her treats and spend more than I can afford !! 4y
RobStark92 @jouleian thank you her sisters name is Dumplin, when I got them Noodle was the skinny one and Dumplin was the chunky one but now Dumplin is skinny and noodle is chunky and I never Switcher their names 😂😂😂 4y
RobStark92 @Bklover noodle says thank you !! 4y
heikemarie @RobStark92 Looks like Noodle is worth it 😍 4y
jouleian @RobStark92 hahaha, that‘s awesome. I don‘t have an adorable rat with an awesome name but I have a one eyed 🦔 hedgehog named Socket 😂😂😂 4y
RobStark92 @jouleian Socket 😂😂🤣 I love that name though and it fits. We used to have a pug who had lost an eyeball, probably fighting a cat because he HATED cats and I would always say, “Stewie! Whatcha eye ballin me for?” Haha do hedgehogs make good pets? 4y
RobStark92 @heikemarie yeah she‘s a sweetie when I first got her she was very timid not like her sister. It took a while for her to warm up to me, but now she comes up and gives me random nibbles and kisses and stuff. 4y
jouleian @RobStark92 lol that‘s hilarious! They‘re pretty chill. He‘s low maintenance and a cantankerous little jerk but usually they‘re pretty sweet. I love him grumpy though, gives him some character 😂😂😂 4y
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RobStark92

Well I‘m still sleepy 💤 but I need to stay in the habit of reading in the morning before work. But I‘m sooooo sleepy 💤 lol I hate 4 am

Cortg That‘s dedication! I wake up earlier than needed (but not till 6:15) to drink my coffee and read before work. Mornings are my favorite reading time! 4y
Chrissyreadit Wow 4 am is dedication! I‘m trying to get in the habit of 7 with a goal of 6 and struggling! 4y
RobStark92 @Cortg well my alarm is at 3:40 and by the time I‘m showered shaved and dressed it‘s 4:30 which gives me a little bit over an hour to read before I head into work (unless I have a 5:30 shift then less than hour) it‘s a struggle but I have my tea and the cold shower gets me going. 4y
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RobStark92 @Chrissyreadit mornings is one of the times of day where I can concentrate and where my ADHD isn‘t quite as intense so it‘s a good way for me to get 50 pages or so in. It also just motivates me to wake up and puts me in a positive mood for the day. 4y
Chrissyreadit What time do you go to sleep? I agree that mornings are the best for focus! 4y
RobStark92 @Chrissyreadit around 9-10, it depends really cause sometimes I have trouble falling asleep. I try for a solid 6 hours, sometimes 5 or 7. 4y
Chrissyreadit Nice!!! I‘m trying for 10 but often it‘s later. 4y
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KrystalClarity
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Good stuff! I thoroughly enjoyed this second entry into the Mistborn series. It offers a fascinating glimpse at humanity as the end of the first book leads into messes for the characters to deal with throughout this one. There is a true rock and a hard place situation in the way of the characters building something great and the suspense of these crushing forces lasts throughout the entire book. I am very excited to pick up the next volume soon!

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juliegumdrop
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My husband gave me this #bookjunkie bumper for my birthday. I still have to stick it on my car. Also, going to start this #bigbook today. It‘s the second in the Mistborn series. #epicfantasy