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Mistborn: The Final Empire

Brandon Sanderson · 2006 · Novel

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Premise ⓘ
Magic Systems & Their Costs
Trope ⓘ
Thrones, Intrigue & Betrayal

Known for its innovative and rigorously defined 'hard magic system' (Allomancy), it influenced a new wave of fantasy authors focusing on logical and intricate magical rules.

What it is

In a world where ash falls from the sky and a tyrannical Lord Ruler reigns, a young street thief discovers she has magical powers and joins a crew planning a heist to overthrow the empire.

↑Inherited from(2)

The Lord of the Rings· 1954↑ open

Sanderson's work, while featuring a 'hard magic system,' operates on the epic scale and world-building ambition established by Tolkien.

A Game of Thrones· 1996↑ open

Sanderson's work, while distinct in its magic system, shares Martin's focus on complex political maneuvering and characters operating in morally gray areas.

↓Passed on to(1)

The Name of the Wind· 2007↓ open

Both authors are known for their meticulous approach to building believable and detailed magical systems and immersive secondary worlds.

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