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I've just finished this book and loved it, and was wondering if anyone could recommend another Sanderson book similar to this one (I loved Steelheart, Mitosis and Firefight too, but haven't read any of his other books yet). Is the Mistborn trilogy a good bet? Thanks in advance for the help :)

Scott I have yet to read anything by Sanderson that I didn't enjoy. He has books aimed at different levels of readers. The Rithmatist would be a great read …moreI have yet to read anything by Sanderson that I didn't enjoy. He has books aimed at different levels of readers. The Rithmatist would be a great read for junior high level on up. Clean with action, but no gore.

The Reckoners series is aimed at the young adult market. The books are fast paced and gripping, with a gritty edge.

The first three Mistborn books, on the other hand, are epic fantasy that include many dark elements. The books in his Stormlight Archive series are even more serious epic fantasy that require a high level of reader commitment.

If you're interested in something shorter, check out some of Sanderson's novellas. You might like his two Legion stories, Sixth of Dusk, Perfect State, or if you want something mildly scary you might consider Shadows for Silence In the Forests of Hell. All great reads.(less)

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Does this book have a childish tone to it (like Neil Gaiman's Interworld), as in a teenager feel? Or is it proper adult fantasy which a 24 year old can enjoy...

Aaron Toponce Well, it is technically a "young adult fantasy", so take that as you will. With that said, I didn't find the tone childish at all. I'm 38, and immense…moreWell, it is technically a "young adult fantasy", so take that as you will. With that said, I didn't find the tone childish at all. I'm 38, and immensely enjoyed the book. I read it to my then 7 year old daughter, and she actually didn't care for it as much as she did the Alcatraz series by the same author.

But no, I wouldn't say it has a "teenager feel".(less)

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Is there any romance in this book? I've heard everywhere about B. Sanderson's amazing writing, but I really want a romantic book. If not, could anyone recommend me one by B. S.? (BS. what unfortunate initials)

McSteve Not really any romance in this one.

If you're looking for something with more romance, I'd recommend Warbreaker: one of the subplots involves a pretty …moreNot really any romance in this one.

If you're looking for something with more romance, I'd recommend Warbreaker: one of the subplots involves a pretty great romance. I don't read a ton of romance myself, so I don't know how it compares to what a connoisseur of the genre would normally read. But I find Brandon's romance subplots to be well done, especially in Warbreaker, Stormlight Archive, and the Wax & Wayne series. They didn't take my breath away, but they did melt my heart :) (less)

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It seems like a sequel to this book is either far off or not happening, would you say this one ends conclusively enough for it to feel 'done' at the end, or does it have a more open/future-conflict-setup ending?

Jared The sequel is happening, it just isn't top of the priority list for Mr. Sanderson right now. This story definitely ends conclusively so you get the 'd…moreThe sequel is happening, it just isn't top of the priority list for Mr. Sanderson right now. This story definitely ends conclusively so you get the 'done' feeling but it leaves enough for you to be excited about a sequel. If you've read other Sanderson books it is like the ending of Steelheart or Warbreaker where the story ends but more can follow.(less)

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Wow this book focuses on: Reading, Eating, Sleeping, Ice cream, Learning, A person that wants to be a person to make chalk alive, walking, breatheing, and more walking. I have read up to page 200 and i have already had enough. Can anyone tell me when it gets good?

Aaron Toponce Heh. I found the book fascinating from the first page all the way through the end. In fact, I was impatient about Joel. I read this book to my daughte…moreHeh. I found the book fascinating from the first page all the way through the end. In fact, I was impatient about Joel. I read this book to my daughter as our nighttime book, and when she would fall asleep, I would peek ahead a chapter or two, to get some spoilers about Joel. Personally, I was gripped from the start.

To each their own, I guess.(less)

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