Amy B. (BaileysBooks) reviewed on 2/28/2015 + 491 more book reviews

This is Book 1 of the Final Empire trilogy.

This book was my first experience with Brandon Sanderson, and I can say without doubt that it will not be my last. I was very pleased with the character development, the concept of the plot, the pacing of the story, and the description of the magic system. Sanderson has managed to create something with a depth and originality that was surprisingly refreshing, even when it dealt with a world that was hopelessly dark and oppressive.

I lost a lot of sleep while I was reading this book, because "just one more chapter" happened at the end of every chapter (especially in the last third of the book), and I had a very hard time putting it down. Without hesitation, I would recommend this book and I truly look forward to what the rest of the series will bring.

Note: While all of Brandon Sanderson's books take place on different planets at different points in time, they are all tied together in a fictional universe that he calls the Cosmere. One common thread throughout all of the books is a character that makes a named or cameo appearance in every single book. When named, he is called Hoid. His overall story arc is still a mystery, but he is obviously important. In Mistborn, he makes an appearance on page 314 of the mass market paperback.

Recommended Sanderson reading order (should you be interested): Elantris > Mistborn 1-3 > The Emperor's Soul > Warbreaker > Stormlight Archives 1-2 > Alloy of Law trilogy (Alloy of Law + Shadows of Self + Bands of Mourning)

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