The Well of Ascension
The second Mistborn novel: holding a city is harder than taking it, as armies gather and an ancient power stirs.
Where it fits in the Cosmere
The original Mistborn trilogy: a daring crew challenges an immortal tyrant in a world of ash and mist.
to other Cosmere books — mark it read on the map to reveal them, spoiler-free.
Read first: The Final Empire
What you've unlocked here
This section reveals spoiler-safe connections, cameos and lore as you read. Mark The Well of Ascension (and the books it links to) as read to light them up.
Common questions
Can I start the Cosmere with The Well of Ascension?
Not ideally — read The Final Empire first. The Well of Ascension is #2 of 19 in our recommended Cosmere order.
What should I read before The Well of Ascension?
Read The Final Empire before The Well of Ascension.
Where does The Well of Ascension fit in the Cosmere reading order?
The Well of Ascension is #2 of 19 in our recommended Cosmere reading order (#3 in publication order). The previous stop is The Final Empire. Up next is The Hero of Ages.