I went into this book expecting a very different kind of story than Era 1. While I do love era 1 more, this book was so much fun. As of now, more lighthearted, though the characters aren't quite as endearing. But those characters are hard to live up to. 

  I liked the smaller scale of the story, rather than overthrowing the government to change the world, they are trying to solve a crime. The stakes are still high, but not "save the world" high. I liked the expanded magic system, being "twinborn" being both a misting, and a feruchemist, and how the allomancy combinations work was a really interesting added level to the world-building.

  The pacing of this book was, odd. I found out while reading it that this book started as a short story, but was expanded into a full-length novel. And I think that was why parts didn't feel quite as planned out. Despite my comment about the characters not being as endearing as era1, I really did love the characters. Wayne is very funny, and a good foil to Wax's character. I liked Marasi, her wide-eyed optimism was needed next to the mostly jaded Wax and Wayne. Though I didn't really care for the romantic notions between her and Wax. Not exactly the age gap, but more to do with the power dynamics. She's a student, maybe 25, and he's someone she idolizes. It just gives too much of a teacher-student vibe that I didn't care for. Not to mention he's engaged to her cousin.

Half-sister

  I am very excited to read more of era2. I can't wait to see how the world is expanded further.