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

Jun 03, 2014 Joana rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Fourth read
you know it...

Third read
I mean this is my third time reading this book, so are we even surprised I gave it 5 stars again? I will say that this re-read was my favorite time reading the book. I feel like I picked up on a lot more things this read through and I also was able to make some Cosmere connections. I loved the characters even more and all in all, I love this book more than ever before.

Second read
I loved it more than i did the first time. I have changes as a reader s ...more

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Aug 04, 2016 Dani rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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I FINALLY FINISHED THIS GLORIOUS HUNKER OF A BOOK. (after approximately five months)

Who am I kidding? The next two books are larger, and don't get me started on how big the Stormlight Archives are since I'm planning to get to them...

Although hyped up, this book turned out amazing. It took me forever to go through the first half of this book, just because I didn't feel like reading most of the time and I was going through one of my hardest times in school. During my Christmas break, I managed to I FINALLY FINISHED THIS GLORIOUS HUNKER OF A BOOK. (after approximately five months)

Who am I kidding? The next two books are larger, and don't get me started on how big the Stormlight Archives are since I'm planning to get to them...

Although hyped up, this book turned out amazing. It took me forever to go through the first half of this book, just because I didn't feel like reading most of the time and I was going through one of my hardest times in school. During my Christmas break, I managed to plow through the entire second half in less than two weeks and it was so worth it.

The ending was quite unpredictable and I did not see any of those things happening quite early on considering this is a first book in a 'trilogy' (excluding the next spin-off novels in the same world).

What I loved:
- The magic system. The best explained magic system that I have ever read. Although some of the later explanations in the second half (especially about Copper and Bronze) confused me a little and I had to reread them a few times, the system was sophisticated and laid out really nicely. Unlike some other messy, all-over-the-place magic *cough* Maas *cough*
- Our beautiful, precious protagonist Vin. We get to see her grow into herself as she goes from a common thief to a powerful young woman. She has grown and faced so much hardships, training, fighting and grief. She has become one of my favourite characters of all time.
- The characters. Literally all of them, even the Lord Ruler (okay, maybe not the Obligators or Inquisitors. They still freak me out). The crew was amazing, everyone of them. Each of them was so different and they all fit each other to make a perfect team, with their friendship, love and banter.
- The small element of romance in this. If you know me, romance is something I literally have to have in every book I read to make it enjoyable for me. The romance in this wasn't strong or taking the entire focus of the story. It complemented the story so well and I loved it so much. (view spoiler)

There really wasn't anything that I hated (at least, not a thing that I can think of the top of my head right now). Also, that ending>> (view spoiler)

This was really enjoyable, considering its (probably) my first, real adult fantasy book. I can't wait to find out what happens next, since this one wrapped things up pretty nicely and I'm not sure what exactly will happen in the next book. ...more

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Jun 07, 2015 Robert Kirwan marked it as to-read · review of another edition

I feel like 5 stars doesn't even do this book any justice!! The pace was perfect!! It steadily built as the book went and I felt, at no point was I bored!! I marathoner this book towards the end happy in the fact that I knew there were 2 other books to jump straight into!! Brandon Sanderson is definitely my new favourite author!! ...more

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Oct 02, 2014 Bibliophilic Richard rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Brandon Sanderson. Nuff said.

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Dec 15, 2024 J鈥檚 Bookshelf rated it really liked it · review of another edition

What a journey!
The most interesting part of this entire book was understanding the 鈥渕agic鈥� system and how Allomancy worked. Sanderson鈥檚 imagination is wild. That, combined with the character development, equated an impressive story of survival, bravery, friendship, leadership and perseverance.
We have our classic repetitive themes found in other Fantasy books, yet combined with characters that make everything feel unique.
I鈥檓 questioning some decisions made towards the end of the book, as well a ...more

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Mar 06, 2018 littlecornerofjp rated it it was amazing

I really got into this world. I know I liked Brandon Sanderson already from the reckoner series, but this is much better. I like the world building and the mechanics of Allomancy. It was easy to understand, even if it was a bit complex in nature. The battle scenes are so easy to read and I can imagine it in detail. Really good start to the series. Will continue right away to Well of Ascension.

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