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In The Well of Ascension, the sequel to The Final Empire, the impossible has been accomplished: the tyrannical Lord Ruler, who claimed to be god incarnate and ruled for a thousand years, has been overthrown. But the hero who orchestrated this victory, Kelsier, is dead. The immense responsibility of shaping a new world now falls on his young protégé, Vin, a former street urchin turned the most powerful Mistborn in the land, and her beloved, the idealistic nobleman Elend Venture.

Vin, venerated as the slayer of the Lord Ruler, struggles with the uncomfortable distinction and the pressure of being a religious figure. The mists, once a mere atmospheric phenomenon, have begun to behave strangely, harboring a mysterious and haunting entity. While Vin sharpens her Mistborn skills against assassins, the real challenge lies in governing Luthadel, the largest city of the fallen empire.

Kelsier’s surviving crew, now leaders of the revolution, must master political and practical skills to stabilize the city. Their difficulties are compounded as three armies, including one of ferocious giants, lay siege to Luthadel, all vying for control and the elusive atium, the rarest and most powerful allomantic metal, supposedly hidden by the Lord Ruler.

Amidst this turmoil, an ancient legend of the Well of Ascension offers a glimmer of hope. This mythical site, if it exists, might bestow unimaginable power, but its location and nature are shrouded in mystery. As the siege tightens and tensions rise, Vin and her allies must navigate treacherous politics, deadly battles, and enigmatic prophecies to save their fledgling society and uncover the secrets of the Well of Ascension. Brandon Sanderson’s masterful continuation of the Mistborn Saga weaves a tale of power, survival, and the relentless pursuit of hope in a world on the brink of chaos.

• Language: English
• Author: Brandon Sanderson
• Series: The Mistborn Saga #2
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 800
• ISBN: 9780575089938
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