Mistborn: The Lost Metal
 First edition cover | |
| Author | Brandon Sanderson |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Chris McGrath |
| Language | English |
| Series | Wax and Wayne, Mistborn |
| Genre | Fantasy novel |
| Published | November 15, 2022 |
| Publisher | Tor Books |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardcover and paperback), audiobook, e-book |
| Pages | 528 pp |
| ISBN | 978-0-7653-9119-3 |
| OCLC | 0765391198 |
| Preceded by | Mistborn: The Bands of Mourning |
Mistborn: The Lost Metal is a steampunk fantasy novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson. It was published on November 15, 2022, by Tor Books[1] and is the fourth and final book in the Wax and Wayne series and seventh in the Mistborn series.[2] It is preceded by The Bands of Mourning in 2016 and is scheduled to be followed by an untitled eighth book in 2025.[3]
Premise
Waxillium Ladrian, now a senator, is pushed into a conflict between Elendel and the Outer Cities. If he cannot set aside his rocky relationship with Harmony and become his sword, a calamity of unprecedented proportion may be unleashed on Scadrial.[4]
Publication
In 2014, Sanderson revealed the tentative title of the fourth and final book of the Wax and Wayne series as The Lost Metal.[5] It was initially planned to be released in 2018, but was subsequently moved to Fall 2019.[6][7] Later, due to the release of the previously unplanned Skyward series, the publication date was further postponed to 2022.[8][9] The first printing of the novel consists of 500,000 copies.[10]
Reception
Kirkus Reviews called the novel a "fast-paced and entirely satisfying conclusion to Mistborn’s second era," praising it as an "action-packed adventure" while dropping hints torwards the future of the Mistborn saga.[1]
Lyndsey Luther and Ross Newberry of Tor.com wrote a review as in-character as Wax and Wayne. They called the story a "romp-roarin’, steel-pushin’, emotion-wrenchin’ rail-car ride full a’ surprises, laughs and tears" and said that "Sanderson bloke’s right good at spinnin’ a tale." They also praised the character growth and connections to other series.[11]
Eric Lake of 17th Shard called it a "pretty good ending" and a "fun read" stating that it "does wrap up the things it needs to do to be a satisfying conclusion." He added that it had "extremely cool moments, fantastic character work, and some really killer Cosmere stuff." However, he criticized the plot and questioned how self-contained it was in regard to crossovers with other Cosmere series.[12]
References
- ^ a b "The Lost Metal". Kirkus Reviews. October 24, 2022. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
- ^ Sanderson, Brandon (December 18, 2014). "State of the Sanderson: December 2014". brandonsanderson.com. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
- ^ "'The Lost Metal' de Brandon Sanderson ya tiene fecha de publicación". Infoliteraria. December 8, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
- ^ "The Lost Metal". Macmillan. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
- ^ Sanderson, Brandon (December 18, 2014). "State of the Sanderson: December 2014". brandonsanderson.com. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
- ^ Sanderson, Brandon (December 19, 2016). "State of the Sanderson 2016". brandonsanderson.com. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
- ^ Sanderson, Brandon (August 31, 2017). "Oathbringer's Final Step". brandonsanderson.com. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
- ^ "Announcing The Lost Metal, a Mistborn Novel From Brandon Sanderson". Tor.com. December 6, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
- ^ Gladys Lai (October 12, 2021). "The best fantasy movies, shows and books coming your way in 2022". GQ Australia. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
- ^ Hoffert, Barbara (June 2022). "The Lost Metal: A Mistborn Novel". Library Journal. 147 (6): 122. ISSN 0363-0277.
- ^ Luther, Lyndsey; Newberry, Ross (2022-11-09). "Brandon Sanderson's The Lost Metal: A Non-Spoiler Review by Wax and Wayne". Tor.com. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
- ^ "The Lost Metal Spoiler-Free Review: Less Than The Sum of Its Parts!". 17th Shard, the Official Brandon Sanderson Fansite. Retrieved 2022-11-17.