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Mistborn Trilogy Boxed Set

(Mistborn #1-3)

Brandon Sanderson (Goodreads Author)

4.56 · Rating details · 39,834 ratings · 1,222 reviews

The New York Times bestselling series from Brandon Sanderson.

This boxed set contains:
Mistborn: The Final Empire
The Well of Ascension
The Hero of Ages

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Mass Market Paperback, 2144 pages

Published November 3rd 2009 by Tor Fantasy

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Jul 02, 2019 Joe Courtney rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Obviously a must read. Not much else I can say that others havnt, except I really want to know what those other metals do.

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May 22, 2018 Ivaylo Hristov rated it really liked it

I’ve always been fascinated by the fact that critics are perhaps one of the most hated group of people out there. They are the big bad wolves that come out to demean and tarnish all the good things you like, or sing praises to the things that you hate. I too am quite guilty of picturing them in much the same light.

As I grew older, I came to view their work in a slightly different light. While there definitely are “paid critics” out there who would say/write whatever they are told to do, or asses ...more

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Aug 06, 2019 Aphelia rated it it was amazing

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This box set was a gift from a friend who really loves Brandon Sanderson and wanted me to try his books - and now I have a new favourite author! I've reviewed each book separately, but overall it is important to know that this is one of those trilogies where you absolutely need to read all three books to get the entire impact of the story.

Sanderson is a truly epic fantasy author in the sense that he masterfully juggles a large cast of characters and many plot threads that he only weaves together ...more

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Dec 07, 2013 Wes Devauld rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Recommended to Wes by: Anyone, Fantasy Fans

Shelves: fiction, fantasy, trilogy

I purchased and consumed the Mistborn books as a trilogy, and I will review them as a trilogy. For the impatient, know that this trilogy is the best fantasy trilogy I have ever read.

The first book begins introducing us to very deep and sophisticated characters. The author has managed to attain a beautiful balance of developing characters as well as keeping the story moving towards its climax. The humour of 'the crew' as well as their relationships with each other keep the book engaging as you ba I purchased and consumed the Mistborn books as a trilogy, and I will review them as a trilogy. For the impatient, know that this trilogy is the best fantasy trilogy I have ever read.

The first book begins introducing us to very deep and sophisticated characters. The author has managed to attain a beautiful balance of developing characters as well as keeping the story moving towards its climax. The humour of 'the crew' as well as their relationships with each other keep the book engaging as you barrel along an epic plot to overthrow the leader of the empire. The book delivers many twists and turns as well as keeping you guessing as to what is really woven behind the story you are chewing through. The revelations continue until the very end, and the finale presented at the end of the book will drop jaws and leave you stunned at how well the story was pulled off. You will want more.

Fortunately, there is more. The second book in the series picks up shortly after the first where the characters are still continuing to develop and explore who they are. A very prevalent story is smashed into your face; although you can see that a larger overhanging plot is just behind it. The author makes no motions to hide the larger story, it is just that the main story in this book is engaging enough for you to forget that it is there. Again the authors ability to continue developing characters while keeping you ripping through the main plot is second to none. Also, just as in the first book, the second ends with a beautiful twist and an amazing finale that will leave you salivating for yet another installment. Again, we readers do not have to wait, and can continue into the last book of the trilogy.

The last book is a fitting finish to an amazing trilogy. Now that the overarching story of the trilogy and the main plot of the book you are consuming have come to alignment the author really hits his stride and delivers top notch fiction. When reading the first of the series you felt that the story was epic, the second also felt in as many ways to contain a story that is a legend on its own and not until I finished the third book did I understand just how good of a job building an epic trilogy did the author pull off. The last few chapters of the book left me in a sea of mixed emotions.

It is very clear that Sanderson spent a great deal of time planning this trilogy. Not only did he lay out a very engaging story, with twists, reveals, betrayals and depth beyond most writers, he managed to deliver on his plan. The writing of the book is very captivating and you are very quickly sucked into the characters of the book. Where these books really differ is in the characters not being black-and-white; instead they are complex to a level I have never found in a fantasy novel. That alone would warrant this trilogy a read, let alone the amazing 'save the world' story that is delivered through the characters.

The only bad thing I can say of this trilogy, is that it may have ruined me for the next few books I read. The Mistborn Trilogy is now the golden standard to which all my fiction will be compared.

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Feb 09, 2013 Salva rated it it was amazing

So here we are with very short review of Mistborn Trylogy by Brandon Sanderson. If you want to avoid spoiler stop reading it now. It gave me headache. The beginning was really hard to grasp, the font was awful and something inside me screamed "meh" whenever I tried to read it. In the meantime I read Night Angel Trylogy and it was getting even harder to actually find anything good in Final Empire (first book of Mistborn Trylogy). But I didn't give up and after literally hurting through first 100 So here we are with very short review of Mistborn Trylogy by Brandon Sanderson. If you want to avoid spoiler stop reading it now. It gave me headache. The beginning was really hard to grasp, the font was awful and something inside me screamed "meh" whenever I tried to read it. In the meantime I read Night Angel Trylogy and it was getting even harder to actually find anything good in Final Empire (first book of Mistborn Trylogy). But I didn't give up and after literally hurting through first 100 pages it finally got me interested. Not as much as other books I already read but still I started to read it regularly and actually enjoy it. It wasn't until the second book that I got hungry every time I was doing anything but reading and it was awesome. The plot was very nicely managed, it surprised me to the very end. I was astonished. I still can't stop admiring the author for doing what he did. It was accurate to the last detail (I'm not very bright but I don't think I missed any mistakes). I'm impressed and I want more books like that. I admit the beginning was slow and the story needed a lot of time to get me interested. It was probably the worst thing I can say about the whole trylogy, slow beginning. Other than that I didn't like main character. Vin was so mysterious. Of course she was special from the first moment we read about her. I couldn't bring myself to like her. I suspected the whole first book that she'd betray the crew. And if anyone wants to read it better stop reading my note now. I'll talk about the worst spoilers. First, THEY KILLED HIM! My fav character. .___. Just when I decided that he's the only one I like. I also had funny moment while finishing third book (50 pages before the end) I thougth "hey, he could've killed some more folks, like Spook or sth". Then the book ends with two dead bodies T___T I almost cried. Almost cause I never really liked any of them but still it was so sad. I'm not sure what exactly I think about it but I really couldn't stop reading and it was almost as addictive as Study Series. So full of action and unexpected events. I can finally admire the plot as a whole, managed perfectly almost insanely well. I can't get over the fact that I fell for one character I shouldn't fall for. We all know how villains are loved but I rarely like purely "bad" people. I don't know if I should use term people when I talk about him. Anyway, TenSoon stole my heart. He was a bastard, killed his own, betrayed Vin at the beginning and he was messed up in every possible way. And I still rooted for him to the very end wishing for a couple with MeeLan (!!!). Maybe my love for canines took all my reason, I don't know. But he was lovely and I loved chapters that focused on him. I highly recommend the series and I don't regret reading it. I wish the book would start in a more interesting way but it's not that bad in the end. Go check it out! ...more

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Sep 15, 2011 Cor Markhart rated it liked it

It was a nice read but I probably expected too much with all the praise the book is getting.
It is a solid Fantasy book with a nice plot and interesting characters and a nice world-building but strangely the plot and the characters are also the weak points of the series in my opinion.
(view spoiler) It was a nice read but I probably expected too much with all the praise the book is getting.
It is a solid Fantasy book with a nice plot and interesting characters and a nice world-building but strangely the plot and the characters are also the weak points of the series in my opinion.
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Book 1 is a must read for every Fantasy fan but the later books, especially the last one, are of lower quality and not as nearly as good.
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Jul 05, 2015 Angela rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Since I read this as an ebook and I couldn't accurately determine how many pages I had to go while plodding along, I was afraid at one point that Amazon had tricked me and there was, in fact, no end. I wondered if I'd simply continue reading the Mistborn trilogy until the end of time. Alas, I did reach the conclusion of this epic trilogy today.

The pros:
*No plot holes that I can recall. Sanderson clearly planned out the series and didn't write it willy-nilly as he went along. The plot line was we Since I read this as an ebook and I couldn't accurately determine how many pages I had to go while plodding along, I was afraid at one point that Amazon had tricked me and there was, in fact, no end. I wondered if I'd simply continue reading the Mistborn trilogy until the end of time. Alas, I did reach the conclusion of this epic trilogy today.

The pros:
*No plot holes that I can recall. Sanderson clearly planned out the series and didn't write it willy-nilly as he went along. The plot line was well thought out.
*Sanderson does a great job of describing something that seems unimportant to the story at the time you read it, only to have said detail come back and be a crucial element to the overall story.
*I was unable to guess the ending until I was literally at the end. Oftentimes authors do a poor job of preventing the reader from accurately guessing at what will happen next, but Sanderson really nails it.
*Excellent creation of a mystical and believable fantasy world. I may or may not have tried playing "Mistborn" as a Scrabble word while reading the series.
*Characters that are believable and interesting. Some you love to hate, others you hate to love.
*Although clearly a trilogy with questions left unanswered at the end of books 1 & 2, I didn't feel like any of the books finished leaving the reader feeling like they were hanging in the middle of a book (ahem, Girl with the Dragon Tattoo).

The cons:
*Sanderson can be superfluous with his words. He could have easily cut half of the pages in this trilogy and would have still had an equally impressive story. This is especially true of the second book, where Vin, Eland, and Sazed continue to ponder the same things over and over.
*Although the ending wrapped up the story, I wouldn't say it was the best way to end things. I finished up the book with a feeling of disappointment.
*Although the first book set the scene for an interesting fantasy world and the third book wrapped up an epic story, the second book left me with a lot left to be desired. As it turns out, sieges are BORING.

What a great read. I give it four stars based mostly on the over the top length.
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Dec 03, 2011 Mark Webb rated it really liked it

Like a lot of people I suspect, I first came across Brandon Sanderson because sheer bloody mindedness is driving me to finish Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series (14 books is ridiculous but I started reading them in my university days and feel an irrational need to get through to the end).

Sanderson was the author chosen to complete the series after Jordan's passing. After reading The Gathering Storm and Towers of Midnight I decided to give his newest novel, The Way of Kings a go and really like ...more

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Sep 28, 2015 Kate E rated it liked it

I have such mixed feelings about this series.

The first book (Final Empire) was really amazing. Lots of action, and a solid conclusion despite leaving so much unfinished for the rest of the trilogy. The world-building was some of the best I've ever read, and the magic system was incredible. I liked the entire cast of characters.

The second and third books really suffer from poor pacing. In the first 2/3 of the second book, we slog through Vin/Eland's relationship insecurities. And, I really do m ...more

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May 30, 2013 Kaitlin Bevis rated it it was amazing

Brandon Sanderson created an entirely unique fantasy world that uses metals and allomancy instead of sword and sorcery. Another reviewer on goodreads summarized allomancy better than I can (I ramble) here goes:
"Speaking of the magic that was probably the most intriguing part of the book for those who have read a lot of fantasy and get the same magic systems over and over. Magic is fueled by trace minerals that are ingested by those with the power. A Misted can only ingest one type of metal but a ...more

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Oct 04, 2015 Emi Lingsan rated it really liked it

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Apr 11, 2017 Topher rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Holy mother of good this trilogy was good.

Realistic female protagonist, check.
Actual internal and external conflict with consequences, check.
Realistic characters portrayed in a realistic fashion, check.
Fully realized world without arbitrary, cool things for the sake of being cool, check.

I'll admit, at first, I was dubious. The first book is a slow burn up until about a third of the way through, then the rest of the series takes off like a rocket. If you haven't read this, read it. Do it now. Sto ...more

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Feb 11, 2019 Chris_rank rated it liked it

I ever don't write reviews here but honestly, the exposition is painful.

About the best thing i could say is find an editor.

A lot of the reviews mention how often the author tells you exactly how x is doing y with z and it's just not necessary especially at the end of the third book.

I really wanted to like this series but I was really frustrated by the middle of the third book.

Could have been so much more.

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Jun 19, 2019 Jennifer Wyse rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

The best fantasy I’ve read in years!

This trilogy is by far and away the best I’ve read in recent memory. The characters are memorable and human, the plot is strong, and the story is compelling and full of surprises. I can not recommend this highly enough, it was incredible, and one of the rare series that I will be coming back to reread in the future.

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Feb 24, 2017 Steve rated it it was amazing

Wow. I am a slow reader, been at this for months. Between being a busy dad, and several other books along the way, this was a journey well worth it. While saddened, which is typical when completing a great book, I am ready for my next adventure. On deck .... The Lies of Locke Lamora.

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Aug 31, 2018 Priyanka Dasgupta rated it it was amazing

After Patrick Rothfuss’ Kingkiller Chronicles (book 1 and 2 of course, eagerly waiting for 3 to come out), this is the one that it for me. I was hooked from page 1. Fantastic premise, intelligent writing, gripping.

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Sep 23, 2018 Mwangangi rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Yo... This was great!

This trilogy grabbed my attention and didn't let go through thick and thin, various states of sleep deprivation, inebriation, and over-work. If you like fantasy you'll probably like this.

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Sep 14, 2018 Joseph Heeg rated it it was amazing

Amazing trilogy for fantasy lovers. Such a unique magic system he conjured up and great characters.

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Jun 25, 2019 Josh Ellis rated it it was amazing

Loved these books.

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Jul 09, 2018 Anupama C K(b0rn_2_read) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites

Loved this series. I'm blown away. Mistborn has set such high standards for my fantasy books, I don't think other books can meet the standards

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Mar 26, 2018 Ben McCracken rated it it was amazing

In a word, awesome.

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May 04, 2019 Melissa Bledsoe rated it it was amazing

Love this author, love this series!!

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May 02, 2017 Yong Yi rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy

A bloody good read. Struggled to put it down.

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Nov 05, 2017 Lindsey rated it it was amazing

I absolutely love the blend of science and magic in this trilogy!

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Apr 03, 2019 Calamity rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fantasy, read-2019

One of the best fantasy trilogies I've read in the last years. Sanderson makes a really good job at being unforgettable!

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Apr 18, 2018 Susannah Ewing rated it it was amazing

Possibly the best science fiction series I have ever read!

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Jun 10, 2019 Tyler Tarter rated it it was amazing

One of my favorite trilogies.

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Mar 24, 2019 Chad Smith rated it it was amazing

Ben got this book for Christmas and Josh, I and Ben started reading them in succession. We loved them. We’ve had some good life discussions relating to the characters in this series.

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Sep 17, 2019 Khadijah Gray rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Soooo good. A page turner. Love the world Branderson creates. Occasionally, it was a bit confusing to visualize what was going on. But Excellent Read.

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Mar 25, 2015 Megan B rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy

This book is a highly intense journey. Mistborn is such a well built, wonderfully described, robust voyage. You are taken to another world, one that is both beautiful and ugly, simple and complex. The characters are extremely solid and likable, and you are very often held wondering what turns the story will take next- one of my preferred features in any book. I believe any fantasy fan will enjoy this journey, though it may take a while to get through. It’s a very detailed world, but well worth t ...more

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Brandon’s major books for the second half of 2016 are The Dark Talent, the final volume in Alcatraz Smedry’s autobiographical account of his battle against the Evil Librarians who secretly rule our world, and Arcanum Unbounded, the collection of short fiction in the Cosmere universe that includes the Mistborn series and the Stormlight
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