Reading Order Guide
Mistborn Reading Order
Complete Order
All 4 Books, In Order
The recommended reading order for the Mistborn series. Start with book one and enjoy the ride.
Mistborn: The Final Empire
A crew of thieves with metal-based magic plan the ultimate heist: overthrowing an immortal god-emperor. 541 pages of Sanderson's tightest magic system and most satisfying plot.
The Well of Ascension
A political, dark Adult fantasy built around siege, political intrigue, romance. 590 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
The Hero of Ages
A epic, devastating Adult fantasy built around prophecy, sacrifice, epic conclusion. 572 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Mistborn: Secret History
A mind-blowing, cosmere Adult fantasy built around afterlife, hidden narrative, cosmere. 151 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Series Stats
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FAQ
Mistborn Series Questions
Read the Mistborn series in publication order: 1. Mistborn: The Final Empire, 2. The Well of Ascension, 3. The Hero of Ages, 4. Mistborn: Secret History. This is the intended reading order by Brandon Sanderson.
The Mistborn series has 4 books totaling 1,854 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Mistborn series is low-heat, averaging 0.0/5. If you want clean reads, this series delivers.
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