Hey bookworms! Sorry I'm so late today. This review was a bear trying to remember everything I read 3+ years ago. Having the kids home didn't help. Hope I covered all the bases! Drop in and let me know what I misremembered.
After Vin passed out from the Steel Inquisitor attack, Sazed is the one who bashes the inquisitor with a stone and brought her back to the hideout at Clubs shop.
This book made me a life-long Sanderson fan. Loved it. Was like nothing I'd ever read before. I very rarely re-read books, because I have such a huge to-read pile, but part of me would love to go back and re-read this series some day.
Vin is a great protagonist. Although Vin was amazing in the Final Empire, I took more of a liking to Kelsier. He reminded me of Obi Wan. I'm currently reading through book 3 of this series but I'm planning reread of the entire series sometime this year. I just have a TBR that I want to start tackling.
25:30 His name is Hoid. Boy lemme tell you I got the biggest chills when I read Second Era and heard Wax offhandedly thank his cab-driver, Hoid, for the lift. Also yeah, some of your details are incorrect, but they're minor and hey, you were upfront about that at the start and frankly everyone here has read the books, so it's no biggie.
32:20 Her father was killed for having her. Only the nobles are supposed to have Allomancy, the Skaa are all supposed to be powerless. There are strict rules about nobles sleeping with Skaa, to prevent the dilution of allomantic bloodlines. Since her father, the High Prelan of the Steel Ministry, was shown to have broken those strict rules and thus diluted the Lord Ruler's 'gift', he was executed.
Sanderson & Martin are what turned me into a fantasy fan and this book was one of the main reasons. Thanks for bringing back the memories. The Lord Ruler quite an awesome antagonist and God like badass with a awesome reason he is in charge.
I just finished listening to this book today- really enjoyed it & will be reading the rest of the trilogy. Loved your review. Kel's death didn't hit me as hard as I thought it should. Found myself cheering when Marsh reappeared as an Inquisitor. I wanted more about the transition to the new gov at the end. *poof* Eland is the new ruler seemed rushed.
I wish I wasn’t such a slow reader because I love your reviews. The spoiler alerts are appreciated for your reviews so I can come back to your videos after I’m done with the books myself. Just started Well of Ascension.
I just have to say, when you talk about Kelsier destroying the Pits, yeah, I get that feel. I liked him the whole way through, but that part was awesome. I also liked how his plan played out, but man, after that getting through the second book was so hard. I never really found Vin that engaging. I don't hate her by any means, but... Kelsier is kinda what made the book for me. He is juts... dark, hurt, but fun.
Great video as always and you reminded me so much of all the things I enjoyed about this book. So my short review: I love the entire premise of a heist story where the heist is to take down a Dark Lord. Breeze is my favorite character as well. I actually went to high school with a kid named Breeze (yes, his parents were hippies) and he had a jokester personality, so I was reminded a lot of him. Clubs is probably my second favorite. I love the MY FAIR LADY subplot; it’s such a clever way to get Vin to interact with the nobles. She may be an ass-kicking badass sometimes, but going to balls forces her to show her intelligence and play up her femininity. Elend is endearing here; obviously his character grows a lot in the trilogy, but from his first appearance I liked him. The fight with Shan is also great; for some reason, she reminds me of Fairuza Balk. My only criticism is I didn’t like Kelsier as much and thought he got too much page-time. There were maybe a few too many scenes of him just explaining the rules of Allomancy to Vin. After his death, the pace picked up a lot. Maybe I would have structured that part of the story differently. But overall, such a fun book!
I usually hate subplots like this in fantasy (Hi, Elayne Trakand!) but Sanderson found a way to make it engaging. Breeze made me think of an Eddie Izzard type where just his usual dialogue has you on edge for a laugh. Such a fun character.
I felt the same way about Kelsier. I absolutely loved the book and read it quicker than most other books, but at the same time when it ended I had weird feelings like where is this going to go from here? I'm starting the 2nd book today, hopefully will have it done by your review of it.
I couldn't go on, I was so shocked by K's death- I never read further than book 1. Though I love the Stormlight Archive, and with the whole Thaidekar thing...now...I guess I need to suck it up, and read these books.
@@heather173 I felt the same way after kelsier died. I was so shocked and could not get myself to start book 2. It has been a few years now. After seeing so much references from stormlight archive, I might finally be ready to continue mistborn
Finished this this morning. Loved the story, loved the characters, loved the unexpected turns, loved the magic, LOVED the fight scenes! Gonna have to go straight to book 2 because Vin “why am I different” and then they didn’t explain it. Hope that is explained soon along with the lord ruler’s comment at the end. SPOILER I was sad but had hopeful theories when Kelsier was killed. I thought maybe the 11th metal would bring him back to life. Or maybe because the lord ruler stabbed him with a spear that had pierced through him (maybe his heart?) that his power would have been transferred to him...but alas...no. So sad!
Hey Mike! I know you don't typically listen to the audiobooks, so take it for what it's worth, but it's pronounced El Land (Elend). Now that I've gotten that out of my system, still loving your channel, and your honest OPINIONS, even the few I don't agree with. Keeps those discussions fresh IMO.
Someone else brought this up. I've been saying EE-Lund for 3 years and I can't stop now. One of my nuances you guys are going to have to deal with, unfortunately. Lord knows how many Wheel of Time character names I've said differently than the audiobooks.
Loving the story so far. Finished the well of ascension yesterday. Started hero of ages today. Took some time to start realy liking the characters but I am all inn now.
Book 3 is if you took the first book threw in a pinch of batshit craziness a taste of out of nowhere twists like you just got hit with a shovel but somehow in a good way and that ending hit different tho
Benjamin Molina I personally enjoyed each book better than the last, but that’s a pretty abnormal opinion. Anecdotally, I’d say the general consensus is that 3 is the strongest or equal to 1, with 2 being the weakest. I can’t speak at all for Era 2.
@@brancellbooks Interestingly enough, I thought 3 was the weakest. Mainly because of its atmosphere and pacing, and the twists not being as surprising as in the other two. I think 2 had a better middle, whereas 1 had a better end.
Slav King Here is a video of the UA-cam channel of Daniel Greene where he is talk about the Well of Ascension with praise. ua-cam.com/video/nEJCL-MNUhs/v-deo.html
And here another video where the Spanish UA-cam Channel Iris de Asomo with a positive reception of the second book (is in Spain sorry) : ua-cam.com/video/4OeYQI1idbg/v-deo.html
I just finished this book today I wasn't sure I loved any fantasy books since Harry Potter then I read this book and it's amazing the characters plot thd magic system can't wait to read the sequail I need to know more
Love the Final Empire so much. As I mentioned on the other video, the only blight in it for me was the romance between Elan and Vin. Vin is probably my favorite female protagonist in fantasy history, only Nynaeve comes close. I wish I liked the romance more, but the Warbreaker romance felt so much more natural so I think maybe Sanderson just hadn't quite worked the kinks out of how to do them yet.
@@mikesbookreviews It's all good, like what you like. For me personally I just felt it didn't fit Vin's character. I have no problem with you liking it though!
@@pheanox3413 I think it fit well, actually. At the time she was this mistrustful person that REALLY longed for true relationships. So because of it she is unexpectedly clingy and gets attached easily to anyone that is a good person. And then Elend comes and he is the most genuine person she ever knew her whole life. Easy match, right?
@@Leonhart_93 A person with severe PTSD and anxiety recovering from a life of abuse from men conveniently falls in love with the scion of the nobles, the very class of people she despises and has spent her entire life doing all she can to avoid notice, who she was drilled in to by her brother to never trust or be seen by, and currently working to actively overthrow. Definitely the right environment for Vin to let her guard down and have a teenage romance with one. Super believable.
@@pheanox3413 More like fear of being betrayed in general, not necessarily related to men. And in her case, it had very little to do with nobles, mostly her brother and thieves crew. Which is exactly why she was the first to question if all the nobles were actually bad, as everyone else told her. Did we read the same thing? Him being a noble barely mattered to her, compared to how the others thought.
I've finished the book today and I already started the Well of Ascension despite the huge shock i've had when Kelsier died.I fall in love with the story,lotr level without a doubt,characters like Kelsier,Vin,Sazed,Elend,Breeze,Ham and Marsh being my favourite ones and the universe,the magic system Sanderson created is so interesting,really impressive !!! PS: Badasss antagonist !!!
I enjoyed the first mistborn a lot, but I never had the urge to read on to part 2 and 3, so I stpooed for over a year. By now Im on book 3, but Im still puzzled how this didnt have me instantly craving the next book like sanderson usually does
Haven't read it yet but still wanted to watch this because a) I like the enthusiasm you have for these books and b) I'm still undecided wether to pick em up someday. What I have read of Sanderson didn't click for me, so.. I'll see. Maybe one day.. 😅
I know I'm a bit late, but I believe it was mentioned that is was Sazed who stopped the inquisitors from killing Vin on that first night in Kredik Shaw. (He didn't kill them, just incapacitated them with a feruchemically strengthened attack if I remember correctly.)
Great review. Just one point, it’s called The Final Empire, not Hero of Ages (that’s Book 3 😅). While Stormlight is an objectively better series in almost every way, Mistborn will always be my absolute favorite from Sanderson. Also, I hope you review The Secret History novella as well, instead of just the main trilogy. That book gives the rawest, purest form of Cosmere Connection for Scadrial.
Mike I got bad advice from another booktuber that said the second trilogy wasn’t any good so I pushed it away, mate you need to get the second mistborn trilogy it’s fantastic, all 6 books I was unable to put down, and I want to highly recommend Brandon Sanderson The Reckoners trilogy is also amazing, I was very hesitant to pick up a Sanderson book but with 1 book the final empire I was hooked
What a book, absolutely loved vins arc so far, I kept hearing its got hints of my fair lady and I thought, nah I’m good, but Sanderson nails it with vin, and kelsier, well what can I say, what a bad ass, all the characters are class, can’t wait to read the rest of the cosmere now
I want to listen to this whole thing, but I’m only 26 percent in...adding it to my watch later. However I am glad I watched some. Some of these names were driving me nuts trying to figure out how to say them...specifically Sazed. I was thinking “Sah zed” Really enjoying the book though!
I always read it as "sah zed" myself, but then I saw a vid of Sanderson hisownself pronouncing it to rhyme with "dazed" so I've been struggling a bit to realign how it sounds in my head ever since then.
I’m currently deciding and at a standstill on which I should read first... either start mistborn or the way of kings/ storm light archives. This would be the first Sanderson book I am reading.
I always recommend Mistborn first to see if you like Sanderson' style. But if you like fantasy that "challenges" you a bit, Stormlight is the more complex story.
Just finished this today midnight. And damn the "Sandalanche" is a perfect term. Now onto finish Era 1 , Era 2 and the 3 Scadrial Novellas by the year end.
Also read the series almost exactly 3 years ago and you remembered details way better than I did. I liked the series a lot but dont have the love for it many do and it's hard for me to pinpoint why. I feel certain parts were a little too quick and although I dislike info dumps, I think things could have been a little more fleshed out if I'm remembering correctly.
Skimming to refresh memory is a tedious but necessary process. That's why I try to review stuff I've just finished. Too much gets left out if you don't.
A little surprised you didn't mention the ongoing historical story prefacing each chapter. Personally I think that was equal to the magic system in turning me into a massive Sanderson fan (I'd read Elantris prior, but it didn't make quite that big of an impression on me).
I was trying not to let the review be an hour plus, so some things had to go. Since I don’t have to explain characters or metals next review, I’ll get into it.
I feel like if this was made into a movie I'd like to see Chris Pratt playing Ham, he seems like he'd be a good fit for the role. He does a good job playing characters who are happy and joking a lot but can also do action.
Hey Mike! Love your content. However, for the spoiler reviews I would prefer to hear more about your actual opinion of the events that occurred and less of a summary on the book. I know you gave your two cents on how you felt upon certain events, but it was mostly summarizing. As a fan, I want to hear more about your reaction to the events and less about the actual events themselves. I know that must me hard since it had been a while since you had read the book. Keep up the great work, look forward to more of your videos.
lol at you guys trying to stick to schedule :) its done when its done man. Good book, and yea I thought the next one was a bit weak when i read, the cosmere makes things better tho, its all worth a read imo, and this series is ground zero for most of us i guess
The schedule likely slows down soon so I can focus on not feeling like I'm rushing the WoT videos. But I made a promise about Mistborn March and I wanted to keep it.
Well its not like they "do it for kelsier", Kelsier had planned to die since the start, and left insteuctions to the crew to what to do next, which makes his character imo 10x more badass
Decent review, honestly i read this book because praise it's getting EVERYWHERE like from booktubers, goodreads ... I read this straight after my read of LOTR ( which the hype felt deserved) so most likely gave certain expectation. This book is the definition of worldbuilding, plot and magic system really carrying the narrative. When i think about the plot point itself it sounds really cool like the events that took place however i have problem regards to Sanderson dialogue. His dialogue is often stilted and sounds really unnatural not like how real people would speak. Another criticism is the overexplaining, i like 65% of Wells of Ascension but damn Sanderson over explains the past book and just even events in the book itself. His prose is pretty okay ( bland for the most part) and sometimes downright bad like i remember something, along the lines of "awesome blast" sounds like from a YA novel. Then the second issue I says is the characterisation though, Vin and Keliser had characterisation they weren't different from standard archetypes ( tbh i was fine about them but wasn't blown away ). However crew members had like no characterisation the dialogue between them and Keliser should feel like old friends however it really doesn't. Alot of times they just felt to drive the story for the big plan and to teach Vin how to use her powers. Though i really dig Sazed because he was actually something different, which somewhat refreshing. There the romance which i bother as its quite known by the community. Lastly weird tone, u have all this dark stuff occurring but rarely does any actually swear. In many incidences feels more appropriate than whatever they are spouting. Anyways i didn't hate this book its like just barely a 7, still interested in 2nd book liking OreSeur and Sazed moments. Interested to see the fuss for the final book but honestly one of the more overrated books i've read. idk this is unpopular view but this is my stance. ohhh yeah i also thought the climax was pretty dope, like Kelsier second final fight was awesome to read and final one was cool.
@@mikesbookreviews I finished Mistborn 2 just recently, i had similar complaints as the last one in terms of dialogue ... However this time better in that front in terms of characters because really dug Elend, Oresur and Sazed storyline thought them overcoming their struggles was great. Plus viewing a POV of Breeze and new girl was pretty fun at times, however, in terms of Vin i feel like Sanderson has the over-explanation effect. Where he consistently telling the viewers that Vin had a bad childhood, i didn't mind it so much in book 1 but in book 2 u feel like the audience would have already caught on. Sanderson way of government, kinda cute as a person who studying economics, overall felt alot of the middle was bit bloated and not much going on ( or just repetition) but the last 20% the climax of the book was kickass in every sense. Really interested in the 3rd book now, i heard AoH is the best book in the series keen to read it. Overall i give AoA like 6.5 closer to a 7 solid book. I think i most likely rate the trilogy higher as a whole if the 3rd book is as good as i people say seem really well-focused just from book 2.
Is this spoilers of the entire trilogy or only book one? Title says this is a review of the first book but then Mike says if you haven't read the full trilogy turn back now. I'm a bit confused...
@@mikemcquarrie4113 I don't think it is tbh, people say this a lot, but only someone who has already read era two would really know what those spoilers are Telling someone who hasn't read it "there is spoilers" alone is bigger spoiler than just having them read it
@@mikesbookreviews Well if thats the case, maybe it makes you feel like youre just chewing something tasteless, completely. Like, maybe through amplifying your sense of taste it has somewhat of an opposite effect. Maybe it loses the flavor, to you, altogether, if the taste was kind of plain or neutral to begin with.
I finished book 1 and I was bored from 100 pages in. I actually hated it and it made me nervous about reading anything else by Sanderson as it was my first.
I got 2 1/3 way through the series. Loved the first book but the second was a chore and the 3rd was just the same coming again so I got bored and could not finish. Should I give these another try? I loved the way BS finished WoT but he could not keep me gripped for this entire series.
yes. good portion of book 2 is sludgy and the beginning of 3 for some reason takes a bit to find its footing. But yeah finish it. Book 1 still my fav by far though
@@pokedoctor2087 It was definitely an ending. But also a beginning. There are no beginnings or endings to the turning of the wheel of time. Wait, wrong series.
I would think MBs would be OP if they have access to all these metals. Much moreso than just a typical allomancer. But I can see that being a problem for some to get past.
Gotta learn to only mention spoilers for the book you’re reviewing. I used to watch after I finished a WOT book but coming back now just casually mentioning Cosmere spoilers, kinda knew he did this at that point but cmon.
*possible SPOILERS* I'll be one of the few to say that I did not enjoy this series. I am 2/3 of the way through the the 3rd book (whatever the name is) and can't wait to be finished. The magic system is original but not really (they are using performance enhancing drugs). The main characters are all superheroes that can't do anything without burning their metal. Every fight Vin burns this and flares that, pushes this and pulls that...voila an entire army is destroyed...boring. She is the hero that came from nothing and in no time can do everything to include never sleeping, travel vast distance in no time, defeat the most powerful enemies by herself, save the world.
This is more like a complete re-telling the story rather than a review. There's hardly any personal feedback or opinion here. I gotta say I wanted to watch this video to hear some of Your thoughts about certain events and plot twists that You couldn't reveal in the "non spoiler reviews". Plus , like You said, it's not even 100% accurate and is missing a lot, since You read the book quite a long time ago. A bit disappointed, sadly.
Hey bookworms! Sorry I'm so late today. This review was a bear trying to remember everything I read 3+ years ago. Having the kids home didn't help. Hope I covered all the bases! Drop in and let me know what I misremembered.
After Vin passed out from the Steel Inquisitor attack, Sazed is the one who bashes the inquisitor with a stone and brought her back to the hideout at Clubs shop.
Worldhoppers name is Felt.
Vin's father was killed for breaking the law by fathering a skaa/noble mix child. You're supposed to slay those things in the Final Empire.
Your memory is outstanding Mike. After one read 3 years ago I wouldn't be able to recall half the details that you outlined. Well done.
@@Hadrian1616 That's what it was. Okay, thanks.
When the Lord Ruler didn't even react to being stabbed, I felt so much dread and terror for the characters! Whew
Dread describes it perfectly.
I know. It's one thing to have a tyrant proclaim to be a god, but quite another to see what they can do and wonder if actually they really are one!
When he soothed 100.000 people at once,mostly skaa while Breeze could sooth at most 100 is when I realized the crew is kinda fucked up.
One of my favourite parts was when Kelsier said to himself 'She loves him' and saved Ellend. I cried.
Just finished book 1 and this line goddammit. Tears came out
@@mig900yeah that was such an epically unforgettable line. Just shows how much he really cared about her and how important what happens next is
This book made me a life-long Sanderson fan. Loved it. Was like nothing I'd ever read before. I very rarely re-read books, because I have such a huge to-read pile, but part of me would love to go back and re-read this series some day.
Same here! I'd definitely like to re-read it down the road.
same! right after I finished The Final Empire, I dove right into WOKs.
I just finished this book and Kells death absolutely shook me. I didn't see it coming at all. Amazing book!
Your intros are always so beautifully edited. Thank you!
Thanks!
Vin is a great protagonist. Although Vin was amazing in the Final Empire, I took more of a liking to Kelsier. He reminded me of Obi Wan. I'm currently reading through book 3 of this series but I'm planning reread of the entire series sometime this year. I just have a TBR that I want to start tackling.
Vin is my favorite character ever she’s just so good I could write an entire essay on why she’s awesome
25:30 His name is Hoid. Boy lemme tell you I got the biggest chills when I read Second Era and heard Wax offhandedly thank his cab-driver, Hoid, for the lift.
Also yeah, some of your details are incorrect, but they're minor and hey, you were upfront about that at the start and frankly everyone here has read the books, so it's no biggie.
32:20 Her father was killed for having her. Only the nobles are supposed to have Allomancy, the Skaa are all supposed to be powerless. There are strict rules about nobles sleeping with Skaa, to prevent the dilution of allomantic bloodlines.
Since her father, the High Prelan of the Steel Ministry, was shown to have broken those strict rules and thus diluted the Lord Ruler's 'gift', he was executed.
Sanderson & Martin are what turned me into a fantasy fan and this book was one of the main reasons. Thanks for bringing back the memories. The Lord Ruler quite an awesome antagonist and God like badass with a awesome reason he is in charge.
Couldn't agree more!
You have the best intro among all booktubers, and i think your channel deserve more subscribers, love it!
I just finished listening to this book today- really enjoyed it & will be reading the rest of the trilogy. Loved your review. Kel's death didn't hit me as hard as I thought it should. Found myself cheering when Marsh reappeared as an Inquisitor. I wanted more about the transition to the new gov at the end. *poof* Eland is the new ruler seemed rushed.
It being my first Sanderson book I thought he was the traditional “no one dies” fantasy guy. So it caught me off guard.
You will get plenty about the transition in the next book.
Vin's family is important several times. For example, it explains how Vin can see through Smoker's Copper Pulses during her Seeker training.
I wish I wasn’t such a slow reader because I love your reviews. The spoiler alerts are appreciated for your reviews so I can come back to your videos after I’m done with the books myself. Just started Well of Ascension.
Have read this trilogy quite a few times love it so much!! One of my favorite books of all time anyone who hasn't read these books is missing out!
I'm with you there.
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I just have to say, when you talk about Kelsier destroying the Pits, yeah, I get that feel. I liked him the whole way through, but that part was awesome.
I also liked how his plan played out, but man, after that getting through the second book was so hard. I never really found Vin that engaging. I don't hate her by any means, but... Kelsier is kinda what made the book for me. He is juts... dark, hurt, but fun.
Great video as always and you reminded me so much of all the things I enjoyed about this book. So my short review: I love the entire premise of a heist story where the heist is to take down a Dark Lord. Breeze is my favorite character as well. I actually went to high school with a kid named Breeze (yes, his parents were hippies) and he had a jokester personality, so I was reminded a lot of him. Clubs is probably my second favorite. I love the MY FAIR LADY subplot; it’s such a clever way to get Vin to interact with the nobles. She may be an ass-kicking badass sometimes, but going to balls forces her to show her intelligence and play up her femininity. Elend is endearing here; obviously his character grows a lot in the trilogy, but from his first appearance I liked him. The fight with Shan is also great; for some reason, she reminds me of Fairuza Balk. My only criticism is I didn’t like Kelsier as much and thought he got too much page-time. There were maybe a few too many scenes of him just explaining the rules of Allomancy to Vin. After his death, the pace picked up a lot. Maybe I would have structured that part of the story differently. But overall, such a fun book!
I usually hate subplots like this in fantasy (Hi, Elayne Trakand!) but Sanderson found a way to make it engaging. Breeze made me think of an Eddie Izzard type where just his usual dialogue has you on edge for a laugh. Such a fun character.
I felt the same way about Kelsier. I absolutely loved the book and read it quicker than most other books, but at the same time when it ended I had weird feelings like where is this going to go from here? I'm starting the 2nd book today, hopefully will have it done by your review of it.
I felt like it could have been a standalone, if need be.
I couldn't go on, I was so shocked by K's death- I never read further than book 1. Though I love the Stormlight Archive, and with the whole Thaidekar thing...now...I guess I need to suck it up, and read these books.
@@heather173 I felt the same way after kelsier died. I was so shocked and could not get myself to start book 2. It has been a few years now. After seeing so much references from stormlight archive, I might finally be ready to continue mistborn
@@heather173 Oh my, you should NOT have stopped! I highly recommend reading the rest of the trilogy. You will not be disappointed! :)
I just finished the first book today, and now I am starting book 2 ... So cool to see your almost exact same comment!
Finished this this morning. Loved the story, loved the characters, loved the unexpected turns, loved the magic, LOVED the fight scenes!
Gonna have to go straight to book 2 because Vin “why am I different” and then they didn’t explain it. Hope that is explained soon along with the lord ruler’s comment at the end.
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I was sad but had hopeful theories when Kelsier was killed.
I thought maybe the 11th metal would bring him back to life.
Or maybe because the lord ruler stabbed him with a spear that had pierced through him (maybe his heart?) that his power would have been transferred to him...but alas...no. So sad!
I kept waiting for a HE'S NOT REALLY DEAD! moment and I'm still waiting. Dammit.
Hey Mike! I know you don't typically listen to the audiobooks, so take it for what it's worth, but it's pronounced El Land (Elend). Now that I've gotten that out of my system, still loving your channel, and your honest OPINIONS, even the few I don't agree with. Keeps those discussions fresh IMO.
Someone else brought this up. I've been saying EE-Lund for 3 years and I can't stop now. One of my nuances you guys are going to have to deal with, unfortunately. Lord knows how many Wheel of Time character names I've said differently than the audiobooks.
Mike's Book Reviews - Yeah, I get it, happens to me as well, lol. Just had to get that touch of OCD out of my system. Thanks for the reply!
@@joshhoehne8281 I understand. I hear people talk about Dune characters and my eye twitches when they get character names wrong.
Loving the story so far. Finished the well of ascension yesterday. Started hero of ages today. Took some time to start realy liking the characters but I am all inn now.
Glad you're enjoying it. Book 3 is wild.
Book 3 is if you took the first book threw in a pinch of batshit craziness a taste of out of nowhere twists like you just got hit with a shovel but somehow in a good way and that ending hit different tho
Just finished the trilogy a few days ago. So so SO good. I’m excited to see your thoughts!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I just finished book 1, does the series get better after that one?
Benjamin Molina I personally enjoyed each book better than the last, but that’s a pretty abnormal opinion. Anecdotally, I’d say the general consensus is that 3 is the strongest or equal to 1, with 2 being the weakest. I can’t speak at all for Era 2.
@@brancellbooks Interestingly enough, I thought 3 was the weakest. Mainly because of its atmosphere and pacing, and the twists not being as surprising as in the other two. I think 2 had a better middle, whereas 1 had a better end.
@@Lasmelan I agree the third is the weakest, however the finale for me was the best out of the three
Very interested to hear your opinion on Well of Ascension, because unlike everyone else it is my favorite of the three!
I'm willing to bet I'd like it better in a re-read.
Slav King Here is a video of the UA-cam channel of Daniel Greene where he is talk about the Well of Ascension with praise. ua-cam.com/video/nEJCL-MNUhs/v-deo.html
And here another video where the Spanish UA-cam Channel Iris de Asomo with a positive reception of the second book (is in Spain sorry) : ua-cam.com/video/4OeYQI1idbg/v-deo.html
Same here bro
NGL after binging Final Empire I'm struggling with WoA. I need to get back into it.
Great video as always bro. Awesome job and I appreciate your minimal editing approach.
I just finished this book today I wasn't sure I loved any fantasy books since Harry Potter then I read this book and it's amazing the characters plot thd magic system can't wait to read the sequail I need to know more
the eleventh metal is not atium, in this book it is just called the 11th metal, the 10 are the basic 8, gold, and atium.
Atium, Malatium, shit. I can't remember at this point. My fault.
Just finished The Final Empire. Wooooow!!!
Just finished the first book. It was so freaking good. I loved every page of it.
Physics based magic systems are so amazing. Kingkiller and dresden are great too.
Love the Final Empire so much. As I mentioned on the other video, the only blight in it for me was the romance between Elan and Vin. Vin is probably my favorite female protagonist in fantasy history, only Nynaeve comes close. I wish I liked the romance more, but the Warbreaker romance felt so much more natural so I think maybe Sanderson just hadn't quite worked the kinks out of how to do them yet.
I guess I'm remembering the romance wrong because not too many seem to like it.
@@mikesbookreviews It's all good, like what you like. For me personally I just felt it didn't fit Vin's character. I have no problem with you liking it though!
@@pheanox3413 I think it fit well, actually. At the time she was this mistrustful person that REALLY longed for true relationships. So because of it she is unexpectedly clingy and gets attached easily to anyone that is a good person. And then Elend comes and he is the most genuine person she ever knew her whole life. Easy match, right?
@@Leonhart_93 A person with severe PTSD and anxiety recovering from a life of abuse from men conveniently falls in love with the scion of the nobles, the very class of people she despises and has spent her entire life doing all she can to avoid notice, who she was drilled in to by her brother to never trust or be seen by, and currently working to actively overthrow. Definitely the right environment for Vin to let her guard down and have a teenage romance with one. Super believable.
@@pheanox3413 More like fear of being betrayed in general, not necessarily related to men. And in her case, it had very little to do with nobles, mostly her brother and thieves crew.
Which is exactly why she was the first to question if all the nobles were actually bad, as everyone else told her.
Did we read the same thing?
Him being a noble barely mattered to her, compared to how the others thought.
I've finished the book today and I already started the Well of Ascension despite the huge shock i've had when Kelsier died.I fall in love with the story,lotr level without a doubt,characters like Kelsier,Vin,Sazed,Elend,Breeze,Ham and Marsh being my favourite ones and the universe,the magic system Sanderson created is so interesting,really impressive !!!
PS: Badasss antagonist !!!
I enjoyed the first mistborn a lot, but I never had the urge to read on to part 2 and 3, so I stpooed for over a year. By now Im on book 3, but Im still puzzled how this didnt have me instantly craving the next book like sanderson usually does
I think it's because this one had such a standalone feel.
Haven't read it yet but still wanted to watch this because a) I like the enthusiasm you have for these books and b) I'm still undecided wether to pick em up someday.
What I have read of Sanderson didn't click for me, so.. I'll see. Maybe one day.. 😅
Sanderson certainly isn't for everyone. But I think this is the best starting book for his works.
I know I'm a bit late, but I believe it was mentioned that is was Sazed who stopped the inquisitors from killing Vin on that first night in Kredik Shaw. (He didn't kill them, just incapacitated them with a feruchemically strengthened attack if I remember correctly.)
Yep, folks have let me know
Great spoiler-review Mike! I just reread this one and it felt really good to be back with Vin, Kelsier & the crew
Second vid I’ve ever seen by you and your already my 2nd favorite youtuber
Huh. Thanks! I like to think I’ve gotten better.
Great review. Just one point, it’s called The Final Empire, not Hero of Ages (that’s Book 3 😅). While Stormlight is an objectively better series in almost every way, Mistborn will always be my absolute favorite from Sanderson.
Also, I hope you review The Secret History novella as well, instead of just the main trilogy. That book gives the rawest, purest form of Cosmere Connection for Scadrial.
I’m doing it after era 2. Plenty have told me it’s spoilery for those.
Mike I got bad advice from another booktuber that said the second trilogy wasn’t any good so I pushed it away, mate you need to get the second mistborn trilogy it’s fantastic, all 6 books I was unable to put down, and I want to highly recommend Brandon Sanderson The Reckoners trilogy is also amazing, I was very hesitant to pick up a Sanderson book but with 1 book the final empire I was hooked
Different strokes for different booktubers
Just finished this book. I loved! it cant wait to start book 2 tomorrow!
What a book, absolutely loved vins arc so far, I kept hearing its got hints of my fair lady and I thought, nah I’m good, but Sanderson nails it with vin, and kelsier, well what can I say, what a bad ass, all the characters are class, can’t wait to read the rest of the cosmere now
I think you are really going to like the next trilogy.
I see no reason why I wouldn't. It's Sanderson.
Wax and Wayne is good but kinda a lil worse
I always get a North Korean vibe reading the first half of this book.
I wonder if the Lord Ruler takes poops.
Mike's Book Reviews LMFAO!
0:18 what an awesome intro if you have audiobooks read i would collect them all love the intro.
I want to listen to this whole thing, but I’m only 26 percent in...adding it to my watch later. However I am glad I watched some. Some of these names were driving me nuts trying to figure out how to say them...specifically Sazed. I was thinking “Sah zed” Really enjoying the book though!
Well, folks disagree with how I pronounce Elend, so I'm not sure I'm the authority there ha ha
I always read it as "sah zed" myself, but then I saw a vid of Sanderson hisownself pronouncing it to rhyme with "dazed" so I've been struggling a bit to realign how it sounds in my head ever since then.
I’m currently deciding and at a standstill on which I should read first... either start mistborn or the way of kings/ storm light archives. This would be the first Sanderson book I am reading.
I always recommend Mistborn first to see if you like Sanderson' style. But if you like fantasy that "challenges" you a bit, Stormlight is the more complex story.
Just finished this today midnight. And damn the "Sandalanche" is a perfect term. Now onto finish Era 1 , Era 2 and the 3 Scadrial Novellas by the year end.
Just finished this book yesterday lol.
Wish I had done that. It would have made all the mistakes I made in the video not upset the SanderFans so much.
Also read the series almost exactly 3 years ago and you remembered details way better than I did. I liked the series a lot but dont have the love for it many do and it's hard for me to pinpoint why. I feel certain parts were a little too quick and although I dislike info dumps, I think things could have been a little more fleshed out if I'm remembering correctly.
Skimming to refresh memory is a tedious but necessary process. That's why I try to review stuff I've just finished. Too much gets left out if you don't.
Great stuff mike
I have read the first book last year but not the rest of the trilogy yet so I will watch it later.
See you then!
It has begun
Indeed.
A little surprised you didn't mention the ongoing historical story prefacing each chapter. Personally I think that was equal to the magic system in turning me into a massive Sanderson fan (I'd read Elantris prior, but it didn't make quite that big of an impression on me).
I was trying not to let the review be an hour plus, so some things had to go. Since I don’t have to explain characters or metals next review, I’ll get into it.
Based Kelsier intro
:D You have Cosmere book reviews too!
I feel like if this was made into a movie I'd like to see Chris Pratt playing Ham, he seems like he'd be a good fit for the role. He does a good job playing characters who are happy and joking a lot but can also do action.
Hey Mike! Love your content. However, for the spoiler reviews I would prefer to hear more about your actual opinion of the events that occurred and less of a summary on the book. I know you gave your two cents on how you felt upon certain events, but it was mostly summarizing. As a fan, I want to hear more about your reaction to the events and less about the actual events themselves. I know that must me hard since it had been a while since you had read the book. Keep up the great work, look forward to more of your videos.
Well, I don’t do those anymore. But thank you for the feedback.
Kids home from school? That's my kids right now.
lol at you guys trying to stick to schedule :) its done when its done man. Good book, and yea I thought the next one was a bit weak when i read, the cosmere makes things better tho, its all worth a read imo, and this series is ground zero for most of us i guess
The schedule likely slows down soon so I can focus on not feeling like I'm rushing the WoT videos. But I made a promise about Mistborn March and I wanted to keep it.
Well its not like they "do it for kelsier", Kelsier had planned to die since the start, and left insteuctions to the crew to what to do next, which makes his character imo 10x more badass
You make this book sound interesting.
I certainly found it so.
Decent review, honestly i read this book because praise it's getting EVERYWHERE like from booktubers, goodreads ... I read this straight after my read of LOTR ( which the hype felt deserved) so most likely gave certain expectation. This book is the definition of worldbuilding, plot and magic system really carrying the narrative. When i think about the plot point itself it sounds really cool like the events that took place however i have problem regards to Sanderson dialogue. His dialogue is often stilted and sounds really unnatural not like how real people would speak. Another criticism is the overexplaining, i like 65% of Wells of Ascension but damn Sanderson over explains the past book and just even events in the book itself. His prose is pretty okay ( bland for the most part) and sometimes downright bad like i remember something, along the lines of "awesome blast" sounds like from a YA novel. Then the second issue I says is the characterisation though, Vin and Keliser had characterisation they weren't different from standard archetypes ( tbh i was fine about them but wasn't blown away ). However crew members had like no characterisation the dialogue between them and Keliser should feel like old friends however it really doesn't. Alot of times they just felt to drive the story for the big plan and to teach Vin how to use her powers. Though i really dig Sazed because he was actually something different, which somewhat refreshing. There the romance which i bother as its quite known by the community. Lastly weird tone, u have all this dark stuff occurring but rarely does any actually swear. In many incidences feels more appropriate than whatever they are spouting.
Anyways i didn't hate this book its like just barely a 7, still interested in 2nd book liking OreSeur and Sazed moments. Interested to see the fuss for the final book but honestly one of the more overrated books i've read. idk this is unpopular view but this is my stance. ohhh yeah i also thought the climax was pretty dope, like Kelsier second final fight was awesome to read and final one was cool.
Like I've told others, Sanderson may be the most popular modern fantasy author but his style is not for everyone. There's no shame in it.
@@mikesbookreviews I finished Mistborn 2 just recently, i had similar complaints as the last one in terms of dialogue ... However this time better in that front in terms of characters because really dug Elend, Oresur and Sazed storyline thought them overcoming their struggles was great. Plus viewing a POV of Breeze and new girl was pretty fun at times, however, in terms of Vin i feel like Sanderson has the over-explanation effect. Where he consistently telling the viewers that Vin had a bad childhood, i didn't mind it so much in book 1 but in book 2 u feel like the audience would have already caught on. Sanderson way of government, kinda cute as a person who studying economics, overall felt alot of the middle was bit bloated and not much going on ( or just repetition) but the last 20% the climax of the book was kickass in every sense. Really interested in the 3rd book now, i heard AoH is the best book in the series keen to read it. Overall i give AoA like 6.5 closer to a 7 solid book. I think i most likely rate the trilogy higher as a whole if the 3rd book is as good as i people say seem really well-focused just from book 2.
The worldhopper wasn't a spy, he was the informant that talked to Kelsier.
His name was Hoid
Is this spoilers of the entire trilogy or only book one? Title says this is a review of the first book but then Mike says if you haven't read the full trilogy turn back now. I'm a bit confused...
I think Secret history should definitely be included if you are doing era 1 month, it is the true finale for the story afterall
He has not read era 2 and secrets is full of ers 2 spoilers.
@@mikemcquarrie4113 I don't think it is tbh, people say this a lot, but only someone who has already read era two would really know what those spoilers are
Telling someone who hasn't read it "there is spoilers" alone is bigger spoiler than just having them read it
Too many have said it has spoilers for era 2, so I plan to do it this summer when I tackle that one.
I didn't read it as "Saz-ed" but "Sazed" (like Phased)...interesting.
Same
I though in enjoyed the final empire but I haven't read the other two books yet
If your sense enhancement makes the taste of food more detailed, if the food is already good tins going to make it better, no?
Well, sure. But what if it's mediocre or bland food?
First of all, let me just say wow. 2 MINUTES MAN WOW!!!
@@mikesbookreviews Well if thats the case, maybe it makes you feel like youre just chewing something tasteless, completely. Like, maybe through amplifying your sense of taste it has somewhat of an opposite effect. Maybe it loses the flavor, to you, altogether, if the taste was kind of plain or neutral to begin with.
40 minute Mistborn review, 30 minutes in... mentions Kandra... still no mention of... the MIST :-D (great video though)
Kelsier... yes he get obi wan.
The lord ruler is holding back...
I'm still not okay.
Does anyone maybe think that Kelsier might be Hoid (aka king Elhokar's Wit). Or has this come up before?
Oeps, posted that mid video, then at the end Mike mention's Hoid interacting with Kelsier. Don't remember that, read it about 2 years ago oepsie.
This is more of a summary then it it a review...
Very true. That’s what my spoiler reviews are. I run down the plot and speak of what I thought as I was reading it.
I finished book 1 and I was bored from 100 pages in. I actually hated it and it made me nervous about reading anything else by Sanderson as it was my first.
That's a bummer. But he isn't everyone's cup of tea.
I got 2 1/3 way through the series. Loved the first book but the second was a chore and the 3rd was just the same coming again so I got bored and could not finish. Should I give these another try?
I loved the way BS finished WoT but he could not keep me gripped for this entire series.
yes.
good portion of book 2 is sludgy and the beginning of 3 for some reason takes a bit to find its footing. But yeah finish it. Book 1 still my fav by far though
Book 3 has one of the most EPIC AF endings to a trilogy ever
@@pokedoctor2087 It was definitely an ending. But also a beginning. There are no beginnings or endings to the turning of the wheel of time. Wait, wrong series.
All subjective, really. I couldn't stop once I got through the politics of book 2.
Personally, I blew through the first two books. Loved them.
I think you should give it another try. I'm currently reading through book 3 atm.
!!!SPOILERS!!! I think out of the whole entire final empire the only fight that stands out is vin versus Shan
Is it Say-zed or Sar-zed??
Say-zid according to the audiobook. .
Cody T. I guess that makes sense as it is sometimes shortened to Saze in the book...thanks for the tip
I read it as say-zed, so that's what I'm rolling with.
For 11 metal it is malatium
It’s funny hearing people pronounce things completely different than how you read them 😂
Finished yesterday, enjoyed but love story sucks balls and Mistborns are too OP...
I would think MBs would be OP if they have access to all these metals. Much moreso than just a typical allomancer. But I can see that being a problem for some to get past.
Gotta learn to only mention spoilers for the book you’re reviewing. I used to watch after I finished a WOT book but coming back now just casually mentioning Cosmere spoilers, kinda knew he did this at that point but cmon.
*possible SPOILERS*
I'll be one of the few to say that I did not enjoy this series. I am 2/3 of the way through the the 3rd book (whatever the name is) and can't wait to be finished. The magic system is original but not really (they are using performance enhancing drugs). The main characters are all superheroes that can't do anything without burning their metal. Every fight Vin burns this and flares that, pushes this and pulls that...voila an entire army is destroyed...boring. She is the hero that came from nothing and in no time can do everything to include never sleeping, travel vast distance in no time, defeat the most powerful enemies by herself, save the world.
This was not a review, you just told us what happened in the book. Recap if something..
This is more like a complete re-telling the story rather than a review. There's hardly any personal feedback or opinion here. I gotta say I wanted to watch this video to hear some of Your thoughts about certain events and plot twists that You couldn't reveal in the "non spoiler reviews". Plus , like You said, it's not even 100% accurate and is missing a lot, since You read the book quite a long time ago. A bit disappointed, sadly.
i like your intros, but the music is too loud relative to your voice
Sometimes it works out, sometimes not.
Probably better to say spook is clubs' nephew than that they are related.
Or say they are family
Does related not mean family?
@@mikesbookreviews my response depends on how much you want me to get into spoilers
Though I guess I could be mis remembering
bro plz plz just buy a good camera 😀
bro plz plz just watch a video from the last year and a half since I did.