The Well of Ascension: Book Two of Mistborn | 
I have barely read a thing this week. Not sure if it's just because I've been busy or if I have been in a bit of a reading slump.
I picked The Well of Ascension back up today and having a relaxing Sunday afternoon. I am still enjoying this series.
#currentlyreading #brandonsanderson #sunday
Starting book two of the Mistborn series today.
Brandon Sanderson is one talented author!
#currentlyreading
pickThis was a part of the series that kept me from giving up on fantasy literature. Love. It.
pickWhile I didn't enjoy book two as much as the first. It was great to get back to reading Sanderson's Mistborn series, and I'm looking forward to finishing the trilogy!
Afternoon plans 🌞📚🍷
So excited to return to Luthadel. I've been away far too long!!
so-soSome long books feel like no effort at all. THE WELL OF ASCENSION is an 800-pager that absolutely FEELS like an 800-pager. In theory, it covers interesting territory: what do you do after you‘ve conquered the Dark Lord? In practice, the answer is rather slow and decidedly less engaging than the heist Sanderson delivered in MISTBORN.
It does end on a note that should excite me, but given my response to THIS exciting-in-theory premise... well.
I‘m finally in the home stretch with THE WELL OF ASCENSION after my morning #audiowalk with Casey, and I‘ve twisted back around to where I just wish it was over. Sadness. I‘ll definitely read THE HERO OF AGES to see where everything comes out, but I‘m pretty sure I won‘t revisit the series again because twice was enough where TWoA is concerned.
I meant to paint one wall of my bedroom today, but I didn‘t have the energy after I‘d scrubbed it and filled the holes. Instead, I played furniture Tetris and managed to get enough space for a reading nook in my closet! I still need to find a tiny table and a lamp, and hang some art, but at least I know the idea‘s viable. I‘ll be glad to have a comfy, private place to read indoors.
Bonus: the chair‘s got a great view of my TV, too.
Casey and I saw lots of storm sky on our morning #audiowalk. It‘s supposed to rain alllllll afternoon, with lots of thunder and lightning. That doesn‘t bode well for the kids‘ sports day we went past.
I‘m a bit more than 40% into this reread now, and I don‘t think I like the book any better than I did the first time. It isn‘t BAD, but it doesn‘t engage me the same way MISTBORN did and that makes it feel more disappointing than it probably is.
It‘s up to 34 already, AND it‘s a bit cloudy! This is my favourite weather. Heat‘s great but the sun and I don‘t really get along.
I took a nice lunchtime #audiowalk on which I bought a local beer the Liquor Mart teller recommended. I‘ll look forward to drinking it tonight.
I passed by a tree and a stadium on today‘s gloriously hot but lamentably sunny #audiowalk. Unfortunately, Casey can‘t come with me when it‘s this warm out. Little dude has such a thick coat that he needs to lie down with a cold compress after we take longer walks in 20° weather. 28 is totally beyond him. Goodbye to all my dreams of taking 4-mile summertime walks with my dog. ?
Casey had a fabulous time sniffing everything in sight on our morning #audiowalk.
pickMistborn 2 trades the 1st book‘s “con men take down a god” storyline for a tense examination of a city under siege, with plenty of thought given to the ramifications of The Final Empire‘s finale.
The politics could be a bit slow and the ending was more set-up than satisfying, but Sanderson‘s absolute mastery of pacing, escalation, startling twists, and skull-shattering action still made this a great read.
Can‘t wait to close out this trilogy.
This book has been playing the “one of these characters you love is a traitor” game since the beginning, and the reveal was somehow internally consistent and totally unexpected, a rare feat. It managed to pack an emotional punch too.
Well played, Sanderson.
Sandercitement - the feeling one has upon entering the last 150 or so pages of a Brandon Sanderson novel and knowing A.) that no matter what one thinks is going to happen, something cooler is definitely going to happen and B.) that shit is about to get very real indeed
SO EXCITED TO BE #STARTING!!!
This is how to handle a day that mostly consisted of being out in the rain.
I finished my #OWLsReadathon2019! And I thoroughly enjoyed all the books I read for it, too! It‘s been a really good reading year, so far 👍🏾
pickI love Vin a lot so I forgive this book for getting bogged down on itself in the middle there... though I will say the last hundred pages had me flying toward the end! Looking forward to picking up book 3 when I finish my current library checkouts.
D‘ya ever read the synopsis for the next book in a series while currently finishing the previous book just to put your mind at ease? I just did because this book is STRESSING ME OUT!! I just want everyone to be okay 😭😂
pickThis second volume of the Mistborn series was as great as I expected it to be. Lots of cool action and magic. I LOVE that the central hero is a bad-ass girl described as 5 feet tall and less than 100 pounds. I certainly won't be waiting long before starting the next installment. #cosmere #fantasy #magic #sandersoncosmere
Had today off because I work tomorrow - spent it running errands, reading this book, and taking a nice long walk! The temperature is finally warm but the breeze today was no joke 🌬
Digging into the second Mistborn novel before I forget too much about what happened in the first. Excited to wade deeper into the Sanderson world. #cosmere #fantasy #escapefromreality #lifeishard
Currently 2/3 of the way done and both Vin and Elend are doing the "my partner is acting weird and obviously there's only ONE POSSIBLE REASON for this weirdness" thing and I really just want to shake them both and yell "USE YOUR WORDS." If there is one relationship trope I fucking hate, it's a complete lack of useful communication that leads to stupid responses. Get it together you numpties.
Hello everyone! I'm new here and just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Tanni and I am an avid reader (currently working my way through the Mistborn series) and indie speculative fiction author. I'm still trying to figure out this Litsy thing, but it looks like an awesome community and I'm excited to be here!
#LitsyWelcomeWagon
pickSecond book in a trilogy that I am reading straight through. The world and main story are amazing with lots of action and drama. Also loads of parliamentary procedure! Ok I honestly could have done without all the political strategy stuff, a lot was said when a little would have made due. The political stuff really slowed the momentum for me. All that being said I still really enjoyed it and will be starting book three tomorrow.
pickAnother great book, I gave it 5⭐️ the pace was perfect for my taste and the world building stepped up in this book. Onto the 3rd 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 anyone else in the middle of the #Mistborn series? #missionaccoplished #fantasy it‘s evening here in Dubai so maybe I‘ll start tomorrow 🤔😴😴😴 #fantasy
#readingbuddy for tonight. Not moving till I get this book finished ...... then straight onto the next 🤦🏻♂️🧐😂 #fantasy #epicfantasy
I missed #selfiesunday so here‘s a late #selfie Monday 🤗😂😂😂 #fantasy #epicfantasy
Feels like this book has taken forever. So close now though. Determined to have it done by the end of the day 🙌🏻 No excuses ..... 😂🤗 #fantasy #epicfantasy
#friYAYintro @howjessreads
1. ☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻🏡
2. I live in Dubai and love it 😊
3. #mistborn series
4. Early in the morning and late in the evening.
5. Baked potato 🥔
My choices so far. #audible I really want to ask Alexa for the next part 😂😂 but I‘ll wait till tomorrow. Anyone else got Insta and fancy taking part?
Love this, from #audible over on Instagram. Yes I did take part 🤗😏
pick550 pages of droll lameness. 200 pages of sheer awesomeness.
The end is amazing. Vin kicks even more major ass, Sazed turns out to be a mighty warrior, and the story is turned upside down again in unexpected ways, setting this up for the last sequel.
But before that? Bumbling Elend, endless, simplistic “political intrigue”, and Vin and Elend both mope about not being good enough for the other. “He is a good man” said 1000 times 🙄. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@hermyknee #thisorthat
Fantasy
Earth Bound
COFFEE FUEL
Magical Powers
Salty Rivalry
Neither!!! Wheel of Time 😏
Urban Fantasy
Animal Sidekick
Amphibians
Series
YA
🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 @quirkthenerd your turn 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
pickMy latest audiobook done! I‘m so glad I chose to listen to this series, because I am understanding much more than I did when I read it. This book was more political than I would‘ve liked, but it was still enjoyable, and I‘m excited to start the last book!
#hellothursday the day old edition 🤦🏻♂️😂 @wanderinglynn
1. Outdoor 👌🏻
2. Forests 3
3. Wild camping and exploring
4. Camping ....... then a few days in a hotel 😂
5. Hmmm I don‘t know any, but I‘m going to troll through and see everyone‘s recommendations 🙌🏻
#friyayintro @howjessreads
1. I have a cockerpoo 😀
2. Going to the Dubai Jazz Festival to see Alicia Keys
3. Rugby, books and whisky are my hobbies 😂
4. I live in the UAE and want to travel to all the Emirates.
5. Walking or bike ride?
@Eggs #wondrouswedneaday
1. Bookstore
2. Family bowling night 👨👩👧
3. #thewheeloftime
4. Lord of the Rings - OVERRATED
5. @NenaB @Connster @Slym @Shay043 @Krisjericho 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Managed to check in on a #milestone 🙌🏻 Can‘t get enough of the love shown on here!!! It‘s a great community, Thank you 🙏🏻😺
Came across this on Instagram ...... and I want one 😂😂😂 has anyone bought any of these and could recommend where to get it?
#friyayintro @howjessreads
1. I don‘t tend to eat as I‘m reading.
2. My daughters birthday party and some drinks with friends.
3. The Final Empire
4. 🧐 if I think of anything I‘ll update the post 🤦🏻♂️😂
5. 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 all round!!!
Disaster strikes!!! I forgot to charge my kindle and my #readingbuddy wasn‘t impressed 😂😂😂🤦🏻♂️ #fantasy
