books 11 & 12
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lavendersparkI think 2025 has the fewest books read in a very long time. I struggled with what to read a LOT. And just with wanting to read in general.
Elijah and I finished the Mistborn trilogy. Vin fulfilled the prophecy and released the power gathered in the Well of Ascension. But it was all a trick, and now the godlike being Ruin has been unleashed on the world, bent on its destruction by earthquake and Fire.
Having escaped death only through becoming a Mistborn himself, Emperor Elend Venture now hopes to find clues left behind by the Lord Ruler that will help them fight back. Legends speak of a hero, but were any prophecies not corrupted? To make up for being duped, Vin must unravel the truth so she can become the Hero of Ages before Ruin can wipe out all life on the planet. Overall I really liked this book and the trilogy as a whole. There were some bits at the end that didn't fully make sense, but there are more books, so maybe it's explained later? Although Elijah said there is a massive time jump, so who knows.
I impulse bought Labyrinth meets Beauty and the Beast in this spellbinding, sexy romantasy debut about a woman with a broken heart, the seductive immortal who imprisons her, the magical labyrinth that may be her salvation, and the dangerous attraction that could destroy them both.
Her freedom or her heart…in forty-eight hours, she'll lose one forever
When a brutal betrayal leaves Nell heartbroken and alone, she makes a desperate wish for love, recklessly offering anything in exchange.
Her plea is heard by Enver, an immortal as wicked as he is beautiful. He sweeps Nell away to his castle that seems to exist out of time and presents her with a bargain: escape his labyrinth within forty-eight hours or surrender to eternity as his lover.
Nell vows to conquer the labyrinth, despite the dangerous attraction she feels for its monstrous ruler. But every stolen moment with him leaves her craving more. And every step deeper into the castle reveals hidden truths about herself…and the curse that holds Enver captive.
Torn between her desire for love and the dark being incapable of loving her, Nell faces an impossible choice. And her time is running out. I couldn't help myself, I saw Labyrinth + Beauty and the Beast and it just fell into my cart. I did actually really enjoy the story. It had a new and creative take on both stories and wove them together wonderfully. There were absolutely some awkward writing bits, but overall I really liked this book. There is also a sequel in the works that I may try to find.
Elijah and I finished the Mistborn trilogy. Vin fulfilled the prophecy and released the power gathered in the Well of Ascension. But it was all a trick, and now the godlike being Ruin has been unleashed on the world, bent on its destruction by earthquake and Fire.
Having escaped death only through becoming a Mistborn himself, Emperor Elend Venture now hopes to find clues left behind by the Lord Ruler that will help them fight back. Legends speak of a hero, but were any prophecies not corrupted? To make up for being duped, Vin must unravel the truth so she can become the Hero of Ages before Ruin can wipe out all life on the planet. Overall I really liked this book and the trilogy as a whole. There were some bits at the end that didn't fully make sense, but there are more books, so maybe it's explained later? Although Elijah said there is a massive time jump, so who knows.
I impulse bought Labyrinth meets Beauty and the Beast in this spellbinding, sexy romantasy debut about a woman with a broken heart, the seductive immortal who imprisons her, the magical labyrinth that may be her salvation, and the dangerous attraction that could destroy them both.
Her freedom or her heart…in forty-eight hours, she'll lose one forever
When a brutal betrayal leaves Nell heartbroken and alone, she makes a desperate wish for love, recklessly offering anything in exchange.
Her plea is heard by Enver, an immortal as wicked as he is beautiful. He sweeps Nell away to his castle that seems to exist out of time and presents her with a bargain: escape his labyrinth within forty-eight hours or surrender to eternity as his lover.
Nell vows to conquer the labyrinth, despite the dangerous attraction she feels for its monstrous ruler. But every stolen moment with him leaves her craving more. And every step deeper into the castle reveals hidden truths about herself…and the curse that holds Enver captive.
Torn between her desire for love and the dark being incapable of loving her, Nell faces an impossible choice. And her time is running out. I couldn't help myself, I saw Labyrinth + Beauty and the Beast and it just fell into my cart. I did actually really enjoy the story. It had a new and creative take on both stories and wove them together wonderfully. There were absolutely some awkward writing bits, but overall I really liked this book. There is also a sequel in the works that I may try to find.
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on 2026-01-11 04:03 pm (UTC)Especially because it was some kind of fix-it on a global scale. I didn't like that part, it was a bit too larger-than-life and a bit too neat. Especially compared to the wild ride the books had been before, with none of their original plans really working out. Still a great trilogy and one of my faves!
I have not read more than the first three. Let me know if the later ones are good, if you end up reading them!
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on 2026-01-12 12:00 am (UTC)We haven't decided yet if we'll read the next set. Elijah has read other books that Sanderson has written and really likes them, so it's possible.