The Well of Ascension
Book Two of Mistborn
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591 pages · Released Aug 21, 2007 · Macmillan
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The Well of Ascension is the second book in Sanderson's acclaimed Mistborn series, featuring fantasy combat, political intrigue, and emotional character arcs. While there is moderate violence typical of epic fantasy and some dark themes including trauma and loss, the story emphasizes courage, sacrifice, and moral growth. This is best suited for mature teens comfortable with complex narratives and morally ambiguous situations; the length and sophistication also suggest a reading level of 13+.
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"All of these troubles whisper a single, chilling fact. Killing the Lord Ruler was the easy part. Surviving the aftermath of his fall is going to be the real challenge."--BOOK JACKET. "All of these troubles whisper a single, chilling fact. Killing the Lord Ruler was the easy part. Surviving the aftermath of his fall is going to be the real challenge."--BOOK JACKET.
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ISBN 9780765316882 · Macmillan