She feels somewhat overshadowed by Wax, which is understandable, but she is a strong and extremely intelligent, and very, very good at what she does. Marasi Colms is a constable and Steris' half-sister. He's also adept at accents which often is useful. Wayne has his own quirks that often bring moments of levity to the story. The two work extremely well together and I'm not sure that Wax could be as successful a lawman without Wayne's help. Wayne is altogether a unique character and a wonderful partner for Wax. Steris more than held her own against the larger than life Waxillium and then some. It reminded me of the interplay between Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy (or Cary Grant) in some of their wonderful films. Wax's interplay with Steris is one of the highlights of the novel for me. He's about to be married to Steris Harms in an arranged marriage that will benefit both of their Houses. He's also a decent man, who can learn from others. He can follow a clue with an almost uncanny ability. He is headstrong, yet understands some of his limits. Waxillium (Wax) Ladrian, head of the House Ladrian, Twinborn, and lawman is a marvelous character. This takes them from the comforts of Elendel to New Seran and beyond. Waxillium Ladrian, Wayne and Marasi, along with Steris (Wax's betrothed) and MeLaan (a kandra) are off on a dangerous mission to find the Bands of Mourning, if they exist. I will be reading the prior two adult books in the Mistborn series - The Alloy of Law and Shadows of Self because I have fallen very deeply in like with Sanderson's writing and characters and worldbuilding. After reading The Bands of Mourning I know what I've been missing. I have a confession to make - I have never before read a novel written by Brandon Sanderson.

The bands of mourning