The Hero of Ages

I have no words.
This book wrapped up the whole series in the most surprising, unexpected, sad and satisfying way.

I cried, I laughed, I raged. And in the end I found peace.

The hero of ages, much like The Final Empire, and to a lesser extent The Well of Ascension, did a tremendous job of making the reader attempt to figure out the truth, the pieces falling onto place once the final clues are revealed. Hints and clues in the text let's you realize where this is going just before the characters does. The book doesn't have to spell it out, and you really feel like you're discovering the truth alongside the protagonists. It has given me a bond and kinship with these characters I've rarely felt before.

Still, the end was the best part. Even though that meant parting with these amazing characters I've grown to love.

I can't wait to reread the series and see what clues I've missed and get acquainted with my favourite characters again. Sanderson is without doubt a master planner, and an enormously skillful writer, to have been able to pull this off.