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I'm just-



This being my first time reading a Sanderson book I did not know what to expect. I basically knew nothing about these books, I did not even read the blurb. When a book shocks you with its awesomeness it is always the best experience AND THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED.

He smiled despite the grief he felt at the deaths of his men; he smiled because that was what he did. That was how he proved to the Lord Ruler—and to himself—that he wasn’t beaten.

The Final Empire is a land where the Skaa have been suffering under a thousand year oppression of the nobility and the Lord Ruler. When Kelsier, a man known as the Survivor of Hathsin, his apprentice and a crew of expert skaa thieves are hired by the rebellion to help form an army to overthrow The Final Empire, all hell breaks loose.

Kelsier shook his head. “I decided that I’d see her dream fulfilled. I’d make a world where flowers returned, a world with green plants, a world where no soot fell from the sky….” He trailed off, then sighed. “I know. I’m insane.”
“Actually,” Vin said quietly, “it kind of makes sense. Finally.”

This story's POV alternates primarily between Kelsier and Vin, two Mistborns, who are able to use Allomancy (metal magic).

Vin is adopted into Kelsier's thieving/rebellion crew after almost being caught by the Inquisitors. And because Mistborns, especially Skaa Mistborns, are so rare kelsier decides to train her.


What I loved:
• amazingly smooth story telling
• good world building
• a fantastically intricate magical system
• jaw dropping plot twists
• MC's you'd die for
• a thieving crew you'd kill for
• a love interest who reads at balls!!!
NEED I SAY MORE??

I cannot even explain properly what made this book perfect. Sanderson is such a talented writer, I immediately grew attached to the characters and I was so invested in this story that when I wasn't reading, all I could think about were Vin or Kelsier.



This book, like many adult fantasy books, was slow paced. But not for one second did I find myself bored or uninterested.

I mentioned that I knew nothing before reading this, and that's true, but I was told that this book features a magical system so unique and brilliantly thought out. AND IT WAS! Personally I've always thought that the system that Christopher Paolini uses in the Inheritance Cycle to be one of the most superior systems, and this deserves to be up there with the great ones.

I cannot even count how many times this book has been recommended to me. Okay so you guys were right. I'm still in shock over how much I enjoyed The Final Empire. I just wish I'd picked this up sooner!!



I honestly cannot think of anything I disliked about this book. I'm so excited to continue my journey through the Mistborn universe.

I would not have enjoyed this book as much as I did if I had not buddy read it with Mary. We had the best time swapping notes and theories and we might have even become a tad bit obsessive 😂

Don’t forget the ash because you see a little silk.

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My reviews for:

Era One

0.5 (short story): The Eleventh Metal

Book 2: The Well of Ascension
Book 3: The Hero of Ages

Book 3.5: The Secret History


Era Two
Book 4: The Alloy of Law
Book 5: Shadows of Self
Book 6: The Bands of Mourning