Mistborn: Shadows of Self Novel by Brandon Sanderson

Mistborn: Shadows of Self by Brandon Sanderson is the fifth book in the *Mistborn* series. It follows Waxillium “Wax” Ladrian, a lawman and nobleman, as he grapples with his dual identity and his role in a society that is transitioning from a post-apocalyptic world to a more industrialized one. Wax faces a new threat in the form of a powerful criminal who is manipulating political and social unrest. As Wax confronts personal and societal challenges, the novel explores themes of justice, power, and identity in a richly developed fantasy world.