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Where ash falls from the sky, and mist dominates the night, evil cloaks the land and stifles all life. Criminal mastermind Kelsier teaches Allomancy, the magic of metals, to another Mistborn, urchin Vin 16. The unlikely heroine is distracted by rich Venture heir Elend. Can Kelsier's thieving crew take on the tyrant Lord Ruler and bring back colour to their world?
Publication Year: 2006
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Listening to Mistborn in audio is a commitment, but I'm listening to it for the first time alongside my husband, who's already read them and is nobly holding back from telling me spoilers.
I love a fantasy. I love world building. I love a heist. This hits those sweet spots. The worldbuilding is very nicely scaffolded and sometimes Sanderson just drops another detail that turns everything upside down.
The story of a street rat who becomes powerful is classic, and I love Vin's journey. Her paranoia, her power, her loyalty, and her evolution.
But I have so many unanswered questions! I guess that's why this is a trilogy in an enormous series. I expect there will be answers and more questions in my future.
This book is amazing! And has definitely earned a spot in my favorite books shelf. The writing, the plot, the characters, the world building.. everything is on point! I rarely like more than a couple of characters in a book, but there were so many complex and interesting characters in this one. Can't wait to keep reading this series.