A review by jawclencher
Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous dark lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

It was a quick read, though it took about 130 pages for me to really get into it. The magic system is creative and intriguing. Very unique. It could have been introduced more effectively, though. At first it kept me guessing and I struggled visualising important scenes, afterwards some of the information kept on repeating itself.

I wasn’t a fan of how Vin is thrown into high-stakes missions with Kelsier so early on—it felt unrealistic given the risks involved. Similarly, some events seemed improbable, with characters taking on extreme dangers and walking away (nearly) unscathed. The balance of detail was uneven; some aspects were overexplained, while others lacked sufficient depth.

That said, I still found myself drawn into the world. While the book isn’t without flaws, it was engaging, and the ending had enough intrigue to make me want to continue the series. Certain characters I really liked, they grew on me. There are genuinely heartwarming moments throughout.

I would recommend this book to anyone who loves heists, colorful characters, and magic that are okay with a YA-but-with-gore writing style.
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