Mistborn: The Final Empire (Mistborn, #1) in Get Captured in Words!

Oct 01, 2021 Josiah Gengmei rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: absolute-want-to-read

Rating 4.5

This is the second series I’ve started by Sanderson and my respect for him grows even more.

Mistborn is lighter than Stormlight Archive it terms of mood but it doesn’t lack any less creativity. Sanderson has mastered the art of creating Magic system and I had no clue that Allomancy (People ingesting metals for powers) could turn into something so innovative and full of amazement. You can literally make connections in your head and solve problems in the story using this magic system.

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Apr 01, 2019 PunsAndProse rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2019

I started reading this book way back but didn't finish it. But after reading The Way of Kings, I thought I'll give it a try. Man, did i get farther into this book beforehand, this would be my first Sanderson's book.

A heist plot/planning, a kick-ass heroine, a master planner, a bunch of strategic thieves with their own elements. What can go wrong? The final result, we are going get is a gem of a book we never get to forget.

What a premise this book had, I mean such a strong start ,intriguing plot ...more

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Jun 06, 2020 Kevin Lobo rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, favorites

Excellent.
Best book I had ever read. Brandon Sanderson being my favorite author, he had done a fantastic job in this book. Perfect pacing, perfect description, and perfect balance amidst info dump and showing the story. Kelsier was my favorite characters and initially, I hated Vin, but in the end, my god, such an amazing ending. Her character arc was one of the best and I just like the crew, how they irritate each other, and how they care for each other. Each character had a unique backstory and ...more

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