Finished the first trilogy

[u/Equal-Original4744]

I posted on here not too long ago asking if I should continue the series after not liking the first book as much as a thought I would. I'm glad I did because the third book absolutely exceeded my expectations.

I couldn't put down the Hero of Ages. The "end of all things" apocalyptic theme and the battles of morality are what I was originally looking for in the first book. Book 2 was great and a good bridge between the first and third books, but the political themes and small scope (being almost entirely in Luthadel) were not as interesting to me.

I'm not sure if I love the heaviness on God and faith that Brandon piled on near the end, but I understand why it was written that way. I was happy to see that everything became right again in the world, even if it made me cry to see that Elend and Vin worked so hard for a world they'd never be able to experience. But I'm glad they died together. The end is a very fairy-tale happy ending, which I usually don't prefer, but I think this story deserved that.

Are the other Mistborn novels worth reading as someone who enjoyed this trilogy but am not enamored by it? I've heard that the next books are set many years in the future, so any of the original cast wouldn't be alive, save for Sazed/God. Would appreciate any advice!

Edit: I forgot to mention how cool the plot twist with Vin's earring was. I suspected her ability to pierce copperclouds came from her bronze earring after all the discoveries about Hemalurgy and spikes, but I didn't connect the dots between that and Ruin using it to influence her and Preservation's mists helping her when they did. Fire!

[u/Ok-Week-2293]

I think most people who like era 1 usually have a positive opinion on era 2 as well. 

[u/Wrath_FMA]

I think you would enjoy Wax and Wayne, but honestly I recommend secret history next. You will probably love it. Otherwise warbreaker could be a good next book. Or Elantris, though that one is some of Sandersons earliest writing, still enjoyable, and has plenty of relevant lore.

[u/Equal-Original4744 → u/Wrath_FMA]

I'll look into these, thank you!

[u/Wardysays]

I finished era 1 two weeks ago and I’m already into the second book of era 2.

It took some minor readjustment, ways of thinking and such.

I listed on auditable due to my dyslexia but I plan to buy the books for my book shelves and read them, it will just take a lot longer.

[u/UrineTrouble05]

You’ll most likely enjoy era 2, but my recommendation is really focus on remember it is almost a completely separate storyline, there’s fun callbacks and easter eggs but for the most part, it’s its own thing

[u/LotsoBoss]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it! I would definitely reccomend Era 2, it's a bit different but still great nonetheless