The only reason i didn't give five stars to the Well of Ascension is because it lacked the raw pace of the first novel, but only comes a little short to be honest. 
 The story of Vin and the companions of Kelsier continues in this novel as they try to defend the city they fought for from marauding new kings who have emerged after the Final Empire fell. A great look at just what happens when the good guys win. Maybe this would have been somewhat like the situation that Aragorn would have faced after becoming King of middle earth. There are rival factions, conspiracies, spies and betrayals. And to add to all this the mists start emerging in broad daylight. And killing people. 
 What follows is a race to save the city and also the whole of the final empire from a danger only hinted at by ancient prophecies. But this in itself has you duped and towards the end you are just preparing for a nice jog home (as in a not so unpredictable ending) when Sanderson suddenly introduces a Banksian twist that practically changes your whole perspective of the story. 
 Its got all the ingredients of a great read. Plenty of action, compelling characters, intriguing plots and subplots an epic ending. Looking forward to the Hero of Ages.