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The Hero of Ages

Brandon Sanderson (2008)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages760 (Doorstopper (600+))
SeriesMistborn (The Original Trilogy) | Trope Trove #
SettingHistorical
CSM age13+
Goodreads5/5 (1)
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Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

DeathViolenceGenocideMass DeathWarApocalyptic Scenario

Positive tags

Found FamilyQuestRedemption ArcHigh AngstHopeful Ending

Hero archetypes

Royalty / PrinceIdealistic Hero

Heroine archetypes

Chosen One HeroineAssassin

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersReluctant Hero

Tropes

ProphecyAncient Evil ReturnsChosen OneDark LordHard Magic SystemFellowshipQuestPolitical IntrigueReluctant HeroSecondary World

Themes

SacrificeTrust and BetrayalHope vs DespairPower and CorruptionFate vs Free WillLegacyRedemption

Synopsis

The world is ending. Ruin walks free. Vin and Elend must unravel ancient lies to save humanity in Sanderson's epic Mistborn trilogy conclusion. Who saves a dying world?

Tags

Epic FantasyDark FantasyHigh Fantasy