"Our belief is often strongest when it should be weakest. That is the nature of hope." -Sazed 
 "If you're always on time, it implies that you never have anything better you should be doing." -Kelsier 
 What a great book, and what a pleasant surprise to find a new favorite fantasy series! I'm not sure if it's a product of my up bringing or not, fantasy books are what initially got me interested in reading in elementary school, but this book really pulled me in and took hold of my imagination! I've been reading a lot of classics lately and perhaps a little snobbishly didn't think I'd enjoy the book much but decided to give it a go and I am glad I did. I really felt enthralled with the characters, the imagery, the humor, the plot, the creative magic system, the mysteries, the challenges and the relationships. What a great book! I'd recommend this book to anyone who enjoys taking their imagination on a wild adventure with a thieving crew of unlikely heroes up against insurmountable odds.