The death of the Great Ruler, aimed at ending the Ultimate Empire, was what needed to be done, wasn't it? Vin and Elend are not so sure anymore, as the ever-present mists, increasingly intense ashfalls, and even stronger earthquakes have returned in a more deadly form. Long ago, Ruin—one of the primordial beings that created the world—had received the promise to have the final right of exterminating everything. Now, with Vin having been deceived into releasing it from the Well of Ascension, Ruin apparently intends to claim what it was promised.

The epilogue of the Mistborn trilogy fulfills all the promises of the two previous books. Revelations abound, connections to the initial chapters of the series are clarified, while surprises—both satisfying and astonishing—burst like fireworks to impress and satisfy. Everything leads to a finale of unparalleled originality and boldness, which will leave you rubbing your eyes in amazement, as if you have just woken up from a fantastic dream.