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Mistborn: The Final Empire
In a land where ash falls from the sky and an immortal ruler has held power for a thousand years, a crew of thieves plots to overthrow him. Their newest recruit, a street girl, discovers she can use a rare kind of metal-based magic.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2006
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 541
- Format
- Book 1 of 3 in The Mistborn Saga: The Original Trilogy
Read this if you like a heist-style fantasy with an inventive magic system and a satisfying, twisty plot.
Skip this if you want lyrical prose or a slow character study, as the writing is plain and plot-driven.
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Quick answers about Mistborn: The Final Empire
- What is Mistborn: The Final Empire about?
- In a land where ash falls from the sky and an immortal ruler has held power for a thousand years, a crew of thieves plots to overthrow him. Their newest recruit, a street girl, discovers she can use a rare kind of metal-based magic.
- Who should read Mistborn: The Final Empire?
- Read it if you like a heist-style fantasy with an inventive magic system and a satisfying, twisty plot. Skip it if you want lyrical prose or a slow character study, as the writing is plain and plot-driven.
- How long and how fast is Mistborn: The Final Empire?
- It is a fast-paced, long read of about 541 pages, first published in 2006.
- Does Mistborn: The Final Empire have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence, Death, Abuse, Slavery.
- Can I borrow Mistborn: The Final Empire for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Mistborn: The Final Empire; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Mistborn: The Final Empire?
- Readers who liked it often move on to The Lies of Locke Lamora, Six of Crows, The Way of Kings.
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