A Review of Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson

Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson is the first book in the Mistborn triology. It is a world in the midst of a tyrant that has ruled the kingdom for over a thousand years. You can read more about the basic plot line and world in which Mistborn takes place, but I believe that what makes this book so good is not simply because Mr. Sanderson came up with a good idea for a story.

The best books have the most interesting characters. Finding a novel with an original story is secondary to finding a cast of dynamic yet realistic personalities in a book. From the first chapter of Mistborn we are introduced to people that are smart and very interesting. These characters are placed in near impossible situations and confront those problems with fear and caution. There are no corny 007 moments in this book. The action scenes are raw and in this true-to-life world when someone gets punched in the face they wake up with a black eye. Finally, some reality in a fantasy! (no pun intended)

Mistborn is a fast twisting ride through a new and exciting world. The laws of nature in this world of magic still ring true. No power is mysteriously wielded and everything has a cause and effect relationship. And because of the raw natural undertones it was a great thrill to read this unique fantasy. I highly recommend it.

Rating: 9 out of 10