The Mistborn Era 2 series by Brandon Sanderson is 4 books of fantasy that runs on action-packed and fun. Spice ranges from 0/5 to 0/5 across the series, clocking in at 1,691 total pages. Here's exactly how to read them in order.
Publication order — the way Brandon Sanderson intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A fun, action-packed Adult fantasy built around buddy cops, western setting, metal magic. 332 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A dark, political Adult fantasy built around political intrigue, mystery, metal magic. 383 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A adventurous, fun Adult fantasy built around heist, exploration, metal magic. 448 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A epic, satisfying Adult fantasy built around final mission, cosmere, metal magic. 528 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →The heat stays consistent across the series.
The Alloy of Law is book 1 and the intended starting point. It introduces everything you need — characters, world, and the action-packed energy that define the entire series. No prequels or companion novels required.
Read the full guide for The Alloy of Law →Read the Mistborn Era 2 series in publication order: 1. The Alloy of Law, 2. Shadows of Self, 3. The Bands of Mourning, 4. The Lost Metal. This is the intended reading order by Brandon Sanderson.
The Mistborn Era 2 series has 4 books totaling 1,691 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Mistborn Era 2 series is low-heat, averaging 0/5. If you want clean or mild reads, this series delivers.
The Mistborn Era 2 series is a fantasy series by Brandon Sanderson with action-packed, fun, witty vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with The Alloy of Law — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for The Alloy of Law breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.