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Mistborn
The Final Empire
Book • 2001
In this epic fantasy, Brandon Sanderson introduces a world called Scadrial, where ash constantly falls from the sky, plants are brown, and supernatural mists cloak the landscape every night.
The story follows Vin, a young half-Skaa orphan with the rare ability to become a Mistborn, and Kelsier, a charismatic thief who recruits Vin to join a group of Allomancers in a high-stakes plan to overthrow the divine despot, the Lord Ruler.
The novel explores themes of rebellion, trust, and the complexities of a well-crafted magical system based on metals.
The world-building is rich and detailed, with a focus on the political intrigue and the harsh realities of a dystopian society.
The story follows Vin, a young half-Skaa orphan with the rare ability to become a Mistborn, and Kelsier, a charismatic thief who recruits Vin to join a group of Allomancers in a high-stakes plan to overthrow the divine despot, the Lord Ruler.
The novel explores themes of rebellion, trust, and the complexities of a well-crafted magical system based on metals.
The world-building is rich and detailed, with a focus on the political intrigue and the harsh realities of a dystopian society.
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