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Kelsier Stormlight Archive!? You mean the guy from fortnit??

Yep

mistborn is so great cause u think this heist is gonna take like three books and then suddenly it’s not a heist and they’re overthrowing the government and ur like ok that’s what’s gonna last three books and then ur reading it and it’s moving way too fast and then the lord ruler is dead in the first book and u just resign urself to not be able to predict anything the rest of the series

That's really good! Wonderful art.

Properly punchable, if I do say so myself

I tried to depict Kelsier's "Hawkish features", tell me what you think! by Barthollamew

I wanna document my reading of Mistborn! The only books in the Cosmere that I’ve read is the Stormlight Archive (I know a lot of people would question that reading order but idc I loved it).

Anyway I’m about halfway through The Final Empire and here’s my thoughts: (spoilers!)

It’s somewhat safe to assume that the epigraphs are written by the Lord Ruler, right? From the book that Sazed translated.

Sazed mentioned that the Lord Ruler made sure that the language Khlenni was wiped away, alongside others, but the fact that Khlenni was the Lord Ruler’s language before he became who he is idk he’s hiding a lot for sure.

I’m so intrigued by Sazed, and just the Terrismen in particular.

It seems as though the Lord Ruler was this prophesied hero, if the epigraphs are by him which, if this is the case, is sooooo interesting.

The Steel Inquisitors are sick asf

The Final Empire reading update (chapters 18 & 19)

HOID!!!! i know what you are…….

Elend Venture hmmmm. At first I thought he was just no good, then Vin found his book and is beginning to think he’s a rebel or at least a skaa sympathiser. I’m not too sure where I stand, but I am suspicious of Sazed and Kelsier’s vehemence towards him.

There has been such a big theme of betrayal in this book - Vin and Reen, Kelsier and Mare - so all I can think about is who is going to betray who next?

The Final Empire reading update part 3! (chapters 21-23)

I keep going so back and forth with Elend >_< Vin made me SO nervous when she started telling him about the system skaa use to escape and their thievery groups and whatnot. I was so sure that was it. Then we overhear his meeting talking about how he wants the noble houses to team up and overthrow the Lord Ruler??? Surely that was genuine, unless he knew Vin followed him… but Kelsier has been listening to these meetings too APPARENTLY.

Speaking of - Kelsier has me sooooo suspicious. I need to know what his deal with Elend is. Like, he is so quick to say how unimportant and insignificant Elend and his group are which makes me believe the exact opposite.

Alsooooo atium??? I feel like Kelsier wants it for some other reason than the reason he is telling everyone. I mean it’s pretty obvious he is up to some secretive stuff but I cannot, for the life of me, figure it out.

What on earth could “the Deepness” be??? He described it as mist in the chapter 20 epigraph but it can’t possibly be that obvious.

I have so many questions. I am suspicious of everything anyone says.

The Final Empire spoilers!!!!!

Chapter 34 HELLO??? There is no way Kelsier just died what…. Let’s hope the eleventh metal is some kind of resurrection tool huh. I’ll eat my hat if he actually is dead dead forever there’s no way

Okay I’ve finished The Final Empire…

I’m waiting for Kelsier to pull a Gandalf in the next book, but idk, it seems like Marsh has undertaken that role.

I truly expected this whole ordeal to be a three book thing but I guess the next two are going to be Vin doing what the original ‘hero of ages’ should have, if the titles are anything to go by.

The theme of betrayal seemed to be somewhat of a red herring! Like how we found out the past betrayals of the main characters weren’t actually what they seemed to be. Although I guess the hidden betrayer the whole time was Rashek.

I don’t know if I’m just being dumb and missed it but did they ever find out what the Lord Ruler was hiding in that room in Kredik Shaw?

Still lots of questions to be answered!

~July's Books Reviewed~

*everyone please just ignore the fact that June was skipped... shhhhhhh! 🙈*

A slow month for reading again (but better than the previous 😬) however all three were thoroughly enjoyed. That's it for this months intro, not going to lie to you, I have nothing else to say 😅

The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie

(304 pages)

I read this book in a single day right at the start of the month when I still had good intentions of reading more... while my intentions led to little, it is a testament to the book that it was finished so quick. There is something comforting about an Agatha Christie novel, especially a Poirot one, and I really enjoyed reading the very first Poirot one for the first time and seeing just where the character started. As always, the pacing was good, the characters were intriguing, and the mystery was, well, mysterious! I especially loved that in this edition of the book they had printed both the official ending, as well as the original ending Agatha Christie wrote before she changed her mind. I thought it was a really interesting insight into her as an editor as well as a writer. I will say that I definitely preferred the official ending so was glad to see that was the one chosen by the printers! Overall, an engaging and fun read, a classic whodunit and should rightfully be included on any mystery lovers tbr list.

I gave this book 4 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Beyond the Story: 10 Year Record of BTS by BTS & Myeongseok Kang

(496 pages)

Am I biased? Probably. Do I care? No. This is for my personal record of the books I've loved this year and I loved every single second of this. I cried, laughed, reminisced, missed all of them more than is healthy probably, and felt indescribably proud of them and myself. I don't tend to read biographies, or nonfiction at all, but I have been listening to BTS since the end of 2015 and they have taught me so many important lessons, as well as offered me comfort and joy in ways that they probably can't even imagine. Reading this book felt not only like a window into a section of their past that we hadn't been able to see before, but also like a portal right back to my own past. As ridiculous as it may sound, they are all so relatable and it makes me so happy to remember how far they've come, as well as filled with hope for my own future. I genuinely don't think it's an exaggeration to say that they reminded me how to just be happy. Yes they're not solely responsible for it, nor do they miraculously solve everything, but they definitely have improved my life with their music and unwavering (if remote and one sided!) presence. For that, I will never be able to thank them enough.

I gave this book 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson

(643 pages)

I really really enjoyed this! To be completely honest, I was nervous going in that it wouldn't live up to my expectations for Sanderson, but I had no need to be concerned. Sanderson is a masterful world builder, has incredible characterisation, and enthralling plots. I am obsessed with the almost espionage elements of this book and am so happy to see that once again Sanderson has prioritised a beautiful found family at the centre of the relationships. It is truly a unique and fun story with so many twists and misdirects, and yet it is all written so cleverly that it isn't once blunt or off putting. I would highly recommend!

I gave this book 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️