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 4.5/5 stars 
 Review: This book probably was one of the high fantasies that I wanted to read because of the hype. So when I got the boxset, I started The Final Empire immediately. I didn't really know what I was expecting from this book. It was sooo great, such an amazing high fantasy, but I couldn't help but wish for a further explanation for the plot and magic. 
 Everything that was written was perfect. Perfect combination of words and also wider range of vocabularies, but not at a slightest confusion. I loved the writing so much. Even though some parts jumped too fast, I still thought it was enjoyable. I loved the new words that were introduced, I loved the expression and I wish to see this more in the next book. 
 The only thing that I didn't like very much about the book is the pace. It was slow for the first 400 pages that sometimes I got really bored. Despite that, I thought the setting was incredible and beautiful. It was fascinating that I felt like I was reading historical fiction instead of fantasy. The magic and intricacy of the world is so much better than a lot of high fantasy I've read. There weren't so much gore and blood, yet it was still horrifying that the magic was able to impact so much of that society. The plot was extremely dangerous even for highly developed and strong characters. It always took me on a journey of recklessness and death and I loved that. I truly believe that there is more to come in the next book and I'm sooo ready for it. 
 These is one word that I could describe all these centered characters; it's fierce. They are cunning yet doubtful, but that doesn't make them a coward, it was more like they were being careful. Kelsier was who I expected to be ferocious just like Kaz from Crooked Kingdom. But I believed that Kelsier isn't all cold-hearted, he was very soft at some point and he cared about his crew so much especially Vin. He was reckless and intelligent. He knew he had everything under control, yet he wouldn't blurt a word to his crew. Vin was a lot softer, she was young but committed and also fierce and strong based on her silence. She was smart and she resembled with Kelsier in so many ways. I loved both protagonists in this book. 
 Overall: I think that this book is one of the best high fantasies I've read so far. It was thick and it took long time to read but it really was worth it. I'm planning on reading the second book real soon and I would recommend this to anyone who is thirsty for fantasy with amazing magic and plot.