Reading Order Guide
Mistborn Era 2 Reading Order
Complete Order
All 4 Books, In Order
The recommended reading order for the Mistborn Era 2 series. Start with book one and enjoy the ride.
The Alloy of Law
A fun, action-packed Adult fantasy built around buddy cops, western setting, metal magic. 332 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Shadows of Self
A dark, political Adult fantasy built around political intrigue, mystery, metal magic. 383 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
The Bands of Mourning
A adventurous, fun Adult fantasy built around heist, exploration, metal magic. 448 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
The Lost Metal
A epic, satisfying Adult fantasy built around final mission, cosmere, metal magic. 528 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Series Stats
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Mistborn Era 2 Series Questions
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 0.0/5. If you want clean reads, this series delivers.
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.
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