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“The homes are still stained black. The soil is still arid and lifeless. The trees still grow leaves of brown.” “Of course they’re brown. What else would they be?” “Green,” Kelsier said. “Everything should be green.” Green? Vin thought. What a strange thought.
"what an odd thing to say..."
Camon had been good at imitating noblemen because of his self-confidence, and that was one attribute Vin knew she didn’t have. Her success with Allomancy only proved that her place was in corners and shadows, not striding around in pretty dresses at courtly balls.
She's so YA fantasy FMC core
VIN RESISTED THE URGE TO PICK at her noblewoman’s dress. Even after a half week of being forced to wear one—Sazed’s suggestion—she found the bulky garment uncomfortable. It pulled tightly at her waist and chest, then fell to the floor with several layers of ruffled fabric, making it difficult to walk. She kept feeling as if she were going to trip—and, despite the gown’s bulk, she felt as if she were somehow exposed by how tight it was through the chest, not to mention the neckline’s low curve.
Honestly disappointed we're still following this tropish depiction of Street Girl Dresses Up And Discovers The Abominable Corset
As she carefully descended—trying not to trip—she was grateful for the footman’s steadying hand, and she finally realized why men were expected to help a lady out of her carriage. It wasn’t a silly custom after all—the clothing was the silly part.
I can't get over how much of this prose I would say sarcastically
once your meal is through, men will come to ask you to dance.” “You didn’t teach me to dance!” Vin said in an urgent whisper. “There wasn’t time, Mistress,” Sazed said.
I'm Seriously Sighing Right Now (not in a good way)
Looking at them, Vin thought she felt something…a depression, as if simply being close to the building was enough to suck away her hope.
Excuse me, dementor?
Kelsier hopped off the garden wall, scratching at the fake beard he wore.
He didn't even stage signs of a struggle? My man you are not very clever...
she was quickly coming to realize that none of the other noblemen had the same…depth as Elend. None of them had his droll wit, or his honest, earnest eyes. The others didn’t feel real. Not like he did.
He's so DIFFERENT and Not Like The Other Noblemen
He shared Kelsier’s lanky build and blond hair, but he wasn’t as handsome. Maybe it was the lack of a smile.
Maybe he should smile more. He'd look prettier then.
There was definitely something here, too. Hurt. Deep hurt, more than a man should feel for a sister-in-law.
I got the hint at a failed brother love triangle when Marsh first spoke with Kelsier but I thought Surely Not ... Surely Yes I suppose
