Secret History (Mistborn, #3.5)
by Brandon Sanderson
Secret History by Brandon Sanderson holds a highly rated rating of 4.38 out of 5, based on 12.8K reader ratings. First published in 2016. The book spans 160 pages.
About Secret History
Mistborn: Secret History is a companion story to the original Mistborn trilogy. As such, it contains HUGE SPOILERS for the books Mistborn (The Final Empire), The Well of Ascension, and The Hero of Ages. It also contains very minor spoilers for the book The Bands of Mourning. Mistborn: Secret History builds upon the characterization, events, and worldbuilding of the original trilogy. Reading it without that background will be a confusing process at best. In short, this isn’t the place to start your journey into Mistborn. (Though if you have read the trilogy—but it has been a while—you should be just fine, so long as you remember the characters and the general plot of the books.) Saying anything more here risks revealing too much. Even knowledge of this story’s existence is, in a way, a spoiler. There’s always another secret.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Brandon Sanderson |
| Published | 2016 |
| Pages | 160 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.38 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,796 |
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What genre is Secret History?
Secret History is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Secret History worth reading?
Based on 12.8K reader ratings, Secret History has an average score of 4.38 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Secret History?
Secret History has 160 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Secret History?
Secret History was written by Brandon Sanderson. It was first published in 2016.
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