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DogMomIrene
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Totally blown away by this fantasy. Such a variety of characters. Loved seeing MC Vin transform in several ways as the story progressed. Plus the magic system is impressive. Sanderson explains its complexities well, and clearly leaves room for expansion. I do wonder what happened to the Venture family‘s kandra. I‘m scared it‘s a spy among our group of heroes. Totally up for 19 more stories + the to-be published ones🤓

#CosmereBuddyRead @JacqMac

JacqMac I stayed up entirely too late finishing this one tonight. But it was so good. Sanderson knows how to work a plot. I can‘t wait for more. 11h
Meshell1313 Yess! 🙌 Can‘t wait for the next book! 42m
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rabbitprincess
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I don‘t think I‘ve ever exclaimed « Holy shit! » (in a good way) so much at a book in my life. The world that Sanderson has built is super neat and this story was such a wild ride. Glad for the #CosmereBuddyRead to get me started with Sanderson‘s work ?

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EadieB
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#Mistborn #BrandonSanderson #SeriesLove2025

Brandon Sanderson, fantasy's newest master tale-spinner and author of the acclaimed debut Elantris, dares to turn a genre on its head by asking a simple question: What if the prophesied hero failed to defeat the Dark Lord? The answer will be found in the Mistborn Trilogy, a saga of surprises that begins with the book in your hands. Fantasy will never be the same again.

EadieB I love the way that metals were used to give Kelsier and Vin power. The metals pushed and pulled as the characters grew stronger in order to fight the battles. Kelsier “snapped“ and found in himself the powers of a Mistborn. A brilliant thief and natural leader, he turned his talents to the ultimate caper, with the Lord Ruler himself as the mark. If you like to read Fantasy, then you will like this book. I'm looking forward to reading the 2d
EadieB 2nd book in the series called The Well of Ascension. Highly recommended! 2d
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JacqMac
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Wow! That part was really good. I kind of expected something like that to happen, but I really didn‘t expect it so soon. Did you see it coming?
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rabbitprincess All I can say is OMG 😱😱😱 4d
Andrew65 I‘m a bit behind in the book 🤯 4d
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Jess861 I'm a bit behind from when I was sick - but still planning to finish the book this week. 4d
Meshell1313 Ok- the whole time I‘m saying to myself “he can‘t really be dead, can he?” They didn‘t really kill him right? He‘s going to come back right? 4d
Meshell1313 Also, glad we got the confirmation about whose diary it is! 4d
rabbitprincess @Meshell1313 me too! After reading that part (multiple times) I actually turned the book over and flipped a few pages to see if, I dunno, he would fall out alive and well or something 😅 4d
JacqMac @Andrew65 @jess861 Well, are you both in for a surprise. lol 3d
JacqMac @Meshell1313 Same. I‘m still not sure I believe it. 3d
Meshell1313 @rabbitprincess yes! 🤣🤣🤣 3d
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JacqMac
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Sorry I‘m a bit late everyone. My MIL died in the early hours of this morning. It wasn‘t a surprise, but it made for a crazy day. Everything is somewhat settled now and I can talk books. This book has been a great escape for me this week. This part was soo good. And somewhat unexpected. I won‘t say much up front. I know some of you are still catching up, so no spoilers. We can discuss in the comments.
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Butterfinger Please accept my condolences. 2w
Librarybelle So sorry for your loss 2w
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Andrew65 So sorry to hear this, and sending my condolences. 2w
JacqMac This part really sucked me in. I was shocked by the fighting and the massive slaughter. I didn‘t really see that coming. How do you all feel about where we are now? What could possibly come next? 2w
JacqMac @Butterfinger @Librarybelle @Andrew65 Thanks so much. It‘s very appreciated. 2w
LeahBergen I‘m so sorry for your loss. ❤️ 2w
DogMomIrene I‘m so sorry for your loss. 2w
Meshell1313 Oh no I‘m soo sorry for your loss. Sending good thoughts your way! ❤️❤️❤️ 1w
Meshell1313 @JacqMac yes- the entire army slaughtered? Crazy! Usually one saves that for the end of the book so it was shocking as well- I think that‘s why I like him so much- I can‘t predict what will happen and I love that! 1w
Meshell1313 Also- what do we think the ascension was??? They keep alluding to it and always talk about the falling ash and no flowers growing! Was it nuclear war? 1w
JacqMac @LeahBergen @DogMomIrene @Meshell1313 Thanks. It‘s been a hard few days, but we are getting through it. 1w
JacqMac @Meshell1313 I love how unpredictable he is. I have been wondering about the ascension, too. It had to be something big. I was thinking more natural disaster, but I guess we will see. 1w
Jess861 Our thoughts are with you and your family!! 1w
BookNAround Sorry for the loss of your MIL. 1w
rabbitprincess I‘m so sorry about your MIL. Take care of yourself ❤️ 1w
rabbitprincess @Meshell1313 OMG I hadn‘t thought of that! Good theory! 1w
rabbitprincess I liked getting more lore in this part, namely the explanation for how Kelsier Snapped. « The philosophers say a man can‘t command the metals unless he has seen death and rejected it. » Also pretty sure our theory about the source of the intro narration was confirmed ? 1w
JacqMac @rabbitprincess Thank you for 1w
Meshell1313 @rabbitprincess woah! I hope they go into Kelsier‘s backstory at some point! And yes about the intro narration- I feel like now that I know I should go back and reread the ones from the beginning! 1w
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DogMomIrene
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Exploring the Cosmere on this #WhereAreYouMonday

Laundry‘s done. Practiced multiple agility objects with dogs for some indoor exercise. Bread is baking. Black bean burgers are chilling before I bake them. And now I get to escape the second fascist initiation ceremony. Thank you Litten friends for posting positive vibes today and thank you Branden Sanderson and any other authors who help us forget the state of the world, even if just for a while.

Sace Sounds like a productive day! I have read two Sanderson books, but they were shorter and sort of stood alone. I am intimidated by his longer books. 2w
DogMomIrene @Sace I‘ve only read some of his shorter or YA books too so when @JacqMac started a #CosmereBuddyRead I decided to dive in. I like how his magic system here has consequences. That‘s an aspect of The Name of the Wind that I loved. Makes me like fantasy as much as science-fiction. 2w
Pogue I know it is not book related but how do you make your black bean burgers? 2w
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AnnCrystal
😉🫂📚💝🙏🇺🇲🦅🇺🇸.
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DogMomIrene @Pogue I follow the recipe from the How Not To Die Cookbook. I don‘t make the savory seasoning, so I substitute with a no-salt seasoning and another tsp of lemon pepper. I think they‘re yummy and even my dogs follow me around when I make a sandwich😂 2w
Meshell1313 Yess!!! That‘s why I read fantasy! To escape reality. ❤️ 2w
Meshell1313 @DogMomIrene Name of the Wind is one of my most favorite books of alll time!!!!! I‘ll wait forever for book 3. 2w
DogMomIrene @Meshell1313 I‘ll probably wait forever too because I need so many answers! NotW was the first fantasy book I read where magic had consequences so that made the genre heavier, in a good way. More realistic. And when the world feels even more real, it‘s even better to escape to, imho of course😊 2w
MemoirsForMe Perfect way to escape with fur babies, wonderful food and great books. 🙌🏻 2w
DogMomIrene @MemoirsForMe Exactly! Wishing you lots of escape time😊 1w
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Meshell1313
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I‘ve been wanting to start reading Sanderson for quite some time now so I‘m excited to be a part of #CosmereBuddyRead with @JacqMac ! I‘m excited for our discussion this week as I still have many questions but I just couldn‘t put it down and finished it today. I love the unique magic system based on different metals and I‘m obsessed with our main character Vin. I cannot wait to see how this storyline picks up in book 2! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

JamieArc I‘ve been wanting to read Sanderson too but have no idea where to begin. Would you say this is a good one to start with? 2w
behudd Yay!!! Welcome to the Cosmere! It‘s incredible ✨ 2w
Meshell1313 @JamieArc yes absolutely! Why don‘t you join our buddy read? @JacqMac hosts a discussion on each part every Tuesday. You can easily catch up as we were only up to part 2- I just couldn‘t stop reading it. On her page, she has a list of alllllll of the Sanderson books and the reading order we will tackle them in! Check it out for sure! 2w
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JamieArc @Meshell1313 I am terrible about committing to reading certain books but I‘ll check out the list - thanks! 2w
DogMomIrene Ohhhh👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 My reading has been all over this week, so I‘m just about to finish Part 1. Hoping to read a good chunk tomorrow though. I‘m loving it so far, so it‘s good to read that someone else is obsessed with Vin! 2w
JacqMac I‘m so glad you love it. I am loving it, too. I have been really busy with family stuff or I know I would have finished it early, too. lol 2w
Meshell1313 @DogMomIrene buckle up! 🥰 2w
Meshell1313 @JacqMac now I have time to get book 2! I love our buddy read group! So fun! Thanks so much for hosting! 2w
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JacqMac
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I have to be honest, I was a little worried when I started this, because what if I didn‘t like it. But now that part one is done, I have to say, I think I might love it. I am definitely intrigued by Vin and I can‘t wait to read more. How did everyone find part one? Are you loving the Cosmere yet?
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Andrew65 I‘m going to be a week behind. Should be able to pick up my reservation from the library on Saturday so will catch up at the weekend. Pleased to hear you are liking it. 4w
LeeRHarry I wouldn‘t say I‘m loving it but I‘m intrigued enough to keep going. The magic system is pretty cool. 😊 4w
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EadieB I actually started reading it and I‘m loving it too. I didn‘t sign up because I was afraid I wouldn‘t understand it as I‘ve never read fantasy but I didn‘t have trouble following the story and I‘m looking forward to the next installment. 4w
Andrew65 @EadieB Sometimes for me some fantasy feels like a form of historical fiction for a different land or world. 4w
EadieB @Andrew65 I‘m looking forward to trying more fantasy. 4w
Meshell1313 Ooh same- it took awhile to get into it- but now I‘m hooked! I love the idea of “collecting” a group of misfits who can all come together for the same goal. I‘m intrigued to see where Kel and Vin‘s relationship goes. Curious what everyone else thinks about their relationship. 4w
rabbitprincess I really like the magic system. The 11th metal that is less known feels very One Ring. Everybody knows there are 8 basic metals and 2 noble metals, “but these metals were all deceived, for another one was made” 😂

I like how Kel brought the group together with his plan. He didn't bring the group a fully formed plan; he expected them to disagree and come up with ideas to overcome challenges, and that made them buy in more easily.

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JacqMac @EadieB Glad to have you @EadieB Like @Andrew65 said, I find fantasy to be a lot like historical fiction too. But with magic. lol 3w
JacqMac @LeeRHarry I like the way he is introducing us to the magic. It‘s very understandable. I was a little worried that it would take some time to get into it. 3w
JacqMac @Meshell1313 Yes! I love the concept of a group of misfits. Their relationship feels very father/ daughter to me. Or at least a wise old uncle. We shall see. 3w
JacqMac @rabbitprincess I love Kel as leader. He‘s very open and democratic. “One metal to rule them all” 😂 (edited) 3w
EadieB @JacqMac That‘s a very good way to say that! I love the idea of the metals as a form of power! (edited) 3w
Jess861 I love the idea of using metals as a form of power. To me it blends real world with fantasy. Can't wait to start part 2! 3w
JacqMac @Jess861 I like the use of metals, too. It makes the magic feel accessible. 3w
DogMomIrene I haven‘t started yet. Once I finish my current ebook, I‘m diving into the Cosmere. Happy to read that people are liking it.🙌🏼 3w
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Jess861
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Spent the morning reading and finished part one of Mistborn. It's been four years since I read this book which means I pretty much remember nothing but I thoroughly enjoyed reading part one. Can't wait to discuss and start part two next week!

#CosmereBuddyRead #Jumpstart2025 @Lizpixie

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JacqMac
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The time has come! I‘m so excited to jump into the Cosmere. And to have you all come with me. Here is the reading schedule for the first book. Reading the story as it‘s already divided, seems to be the best way to start. I like a logical stoping and starting point. I also don‘t want it to feel overwhelming. But let me know if you have any issues. If anyone else wants to tag along, please just let me know.

Jess861 So excited for this! As of this afternoon I'm off work until the 6th so I plan to get started on this book tomorrow. 1mo
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Meshell1313 Sounds perfect and doable! Can‘t wait and I hope he lives up to the hype! 1mo
rabbitprincess Woo hoo! Looking forward to starting tomorrow!! Happy new year indeed 🙌 1mo
LeeRHarry We hit 2025 a while ago here so this morning I have started the book! Looking forward to seeing how I go with it. 😊 1mo
DogMomIrene Grabbing the book right now, so I‘m ready to dive in tomorrow morning🤩 1mo
JacqMac @Jess861 I‘m starting first thing tomorrow, too. 1mo
JacqMac @Meshell1313 Me too. I‘m only a little worried. lol 1mo
JacqMac @rabbitprincess It‘s a great way to start the year! 1mo
JacqMac @LeeRHarry Happy New Year! 1mo
JacqMac @DogMomIrene I‘m moving mine to my bedside shelf. lol 1mo
LeeRHarry @JacqMac thanks same to you! I‘m not sure how long you have to go to get to 2025 but here‘s hoping it‘s a good one! 😊 1mo
JacqMac @LeeRHarry Thanks. Just 5.5 more hours for us. I‘m pretty sure I‘ll be asleep by then. lol 1mo
Andrew65 Thanks for this @Jacqmac, I look forward to reading with everybody. 1mo
JenlovesJT47 Thank you! 🤗 1mo
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