Mistborn: The Final Empire

Mistborn: The Final Empire presents us with a world in which the Lord Ruler has reigned for a thousand years. Brandon Sanderson takes us through the efforts of Vin, Kelsier and other oppressed skaa to overthrow the tyrant.

The most compelling part of the novel is definitely the clear framework that the magic, Allomancy, is placed into. Unlike say, Harry Potter, the way in which the characters manipulate the basic rules of Allomancy into brilliant fighting is extraordinarily engaging. I like the way that capabilities are generally limited - you never feel as though everyone is missing some obvious strategy, for example.

Looking forward to the rest of the series.