Sanderson expertly shows how the legends of the original trilogy have become the religions and folklore of this new era. The tension between the wealthy "Inner City" and the struggling "Outer Cities" provides a gritty, realistic backdrop. The Emotional Gut-Punch:

digs much deeper into Wax’s psyche, his past, and his complicated relationship with the god Harmony (Sazed). World-Building:

Shadows of Self by Brandon Sanderson is the second installment in the Mistborn: Era 2