The Hero of Ages

The Hero of Ages is a satisfying conclusion to the first Mistborn trilogy. I was a little disappointed with the arc several of the characters took, but not enough to spoil my enjoyment of the series. I've heard that Brandon Sanderson carefully outlines his books, considering himself an architect in his craft, and it shows. As someone who appreciates an author's efforts to tie up loose ends and reward readers who pay attention to the little details, Sanderson does not disappoint in the slightest.