The Next Mistborn Book Continuing Era 2's Best Change Is A Huge Relief

The next Mistborn book will continue Era 2's best change, and that's a huge relief for the fantasy saga. Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn books all take place in the same world, but there are huge differences between Era 1 and Era 2. The original Mistborn trilogy is a high fantasy series with heavy dystopian elements, while Era 2 has a more steampunk and Western feel to it. This is because Era 2 takes place hundreds of years after the first three books, and this is noticeable in its setting and premise.

These changes set Sanderson's two series apart, and they eventually work in Era 2's favor. Although the time jump feels jarring at first, it's refreshing to get a new perspective on this world and its magic system. And the next Mistborn book will jump ahead in time once again, altering its backdrop and premise like Era 2. This is a huge relief for Sanderson's upcoming series, even if it may take some getting used to.

The Next Mistborn Book Copying Era 2's Time Jump Is Great News

Era 3 Will Avoid Stale & Repetitive Storytelling

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The next Mistborn book copying Era 2's time jump is great news, as it will ensure Sanderson's fantasy saga continues to stay fresh and exciting. After writing multiple series in the same world, it would be far too easy for Sanderson to fall into the same storytelling patterns and character archetypes. However, he manages to avoid this with Era 2, and the fact that Era 3 will follow in its footsteps bodes well for its success.

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It's even more exciting that the next Mistborn book will feature a significant time jump because it will take place in a setting that contains more modernized technology. This update will open the door for interesting twists on Mistborn's metal-based magic system. It will also allow the next installment to totally revamp its premise, giving readers something new to look forward to.

Mistborn Era 3's Big Change Means Its Premise Can Change Too

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Mistborn Era 3's big timeline change means it can also update its premise too, just like Era 2. While the original trilogy is a tale about overthrowing a corrupt government, Sanderson's second Mistborn series has a much smaller scope.

The next Mistborn book is poised to make another shift like this, though it's hard to say if it will return to a higher-stakes narrative or remain a lower one. Sanderson has teased the potential for it leaning into an espionage angle, and it looks like computers will play a large role. This is an exciting new approach for Mistborn, and it's only possible because it's doing another huge time jump.

Mistborn

The Mistborn series, created by Brandon Sanderson, is a high-fantasy saga set in the world of Scadrial, where magic is powered by metals through a system called Allomancy. The series focuses on political intrigue, heists, and the battle between good and evil. The first trilogy, Mistborn: The Final Empire, follows the struggle to overthrow a tyrannical ruler, the Lord Ruler. Later books in the series, including Era 2, take place hundreds of years after the events of the original trilogy, expanding the story into new settings with new characters, all while maintaining connections to the original storyline.

Books:

Mistborn: The Final Empire (2006)
Mistborn: The Well of Ascension (2007)
Mistborn: The Hero of Ages (2008)
Mistborn: The Alloy of Law (2011)
Mistborn: Shadows of Self (2015)
Mistborn: The Bands of Mourning (2016)
Mistborn: The Lost Metal (2022)

Created by Brandon Sanderson

Character(s) Vin , Kelsier , Sazed , Marsh , Elend Venture , Waxillium "Wax" Ladrian , Wayne , Steris Harms