The Bands of Mourning
Wax and Wayne hunt a legendary artifact beyond the borders of the basin.
Where it fits in the Cosmere
after Shadows of Self · before Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection
Centuries later, Scadrial has industrialised. A lawman and his partner solve crimes with Allomancy in a frontier city.
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Common questions
Can I start the Cosmere with The Bands of Mourning?
Not ideally — read Shadows of Self first. The Bands of Mourning is #11 of 19 in our recommended Cosmere order.
What should I read before The Bands of Mourning?
Read Shadows of Self before The Bands of Mourning.
Where does The Bands of Mourning fit in the Cosmere reading order?
The Bands of Mourning is #11 of 19 in our recommended Cosmere reading order (#11 in publication order). The previous stop is Shadows of Self. Up next is Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection.