Why You Should Read Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson

[@CapturedInWords]

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[@brettskinner1416]

I'm currently reading the 1st era right now I'm reading Well of ascension

[@Avarn388]

I'd totally watch some more Mistborn lore videos. Mistborn needs more love.

[@harumi5088]

Yeaaah, I agree

[@jebwood4490]

I was wondering does mistborn have any gay characters? I’m not into that stuff but the series sounds interesting

[@DojoBelok]

​@@jebwood4490yes. The second trilogy has gay characters.

[@savageraccoon787]

​@@DojoBelokit does?

[@DojoBelok]

@@savageraccoon787 Ranette

[@libraryofaviking]

Mistborn made me fall in love with adult fantasy! Absolutely fantastic trilogy! I need to reread it someday 🙌

[@pillarmusic1641]

It’s pretty YA rather than adult

[@yousefghanem7183]

@@pillarmusic1641 its marketed as YA, but it started as adult fantasy

[@maelstrommatrixx5430]

read Jade City!!!!

[@LLTT92]

@@maelstrommatrixx5430what is this ? I absolutely loved the mistborn trilogy but I could have cried when I ordered the next lot and found out it was nothing to do with the originals 😭 I am currently on the first book of the storm light archive and it’s safe to say I am loving it

[@drewhead1]

The second batch is set in the future of vins world and it’s pretty good.

[@matthewwoolley4131]

Mistborn is such a solid staple of fantasy, and a great entry point to Sanderson

[@CapturedInWords]

Totally agree!

[@talesealog5457]

Love your editing, amazing how a review without spoilers can be super entertaining even though I've already read the books. Thanks for light my day a little

[@CapturedInWords]

I'm happy you enjoyed! 😄

[@mark-breen]

Reason 1 could be “Because it’s Sanderson” and then have no other reasons and I would agree.

[@GreatOldOne9866]

I want to read all of his best books. Way of Kings has converted me!

[@uhlan30]

Me: has already read Mistborn Also me: Ok but why should I tho

[@ResanChea]

I finished the first book almost a month ago. Since then I've read two other authors books, and recently I've started Mistborn book 2 and man, I realize how enjoyable brandons writing style is. It's effortless to read, but at the same time so rich in detail.

[@noname3609]

You will love Stormlight even more, just Keep reading Sanderson.

[@ResanChea]

I finished book 2 a couple weeks ago. It was great. Taking a bit of a break before I start the next. I think book 2 is one of the best books I've ever read. Then I'm most likely looking for more Sanderson. I'll take a look at stormlight thank you.

[@noname3609]

@@ResanChea yeah,I loved woa aswel but it's just a setup for book 3.Damn,I personally loved book 3 even more. 😄 Goodluck on your Sanderson journey dude. 😁

[@matiasterradas2026]

@@ResanChea i think the book 3 is awesome, it connects everything and it has sense

[@rogermirano2541]

@@ResanChea i also still reading book 2. And i hope that i still have the excitement in book 1, because i took a long pause of reading and that makes me lose some detail about characters and details about the plot. That makes reading the book very confusing and hard to read. Damm i wish i read book 2 more frequently.

[@k-majik]

I first read Mistborn in 2011. My friend came around to my house and had me read the first few chapters aloud, and it was one of the coolest things I'd ever read. That's where I started with modern adult fantasy and I haven't stopped since, Mistborn is a powerful hook!

[@pranaryaraputra1514]

How is that adult fantasy? Is it like A song of ice and fire?

[@carterdahl9654]

"Does anyone want to speculate on how our teams spy ended up becoming a sudo-religious vigilante freedom fighter?" Best line in the series for me

[@SomePolter.]

(Spoilers) "You've killed my god, my father, my brother, and my fiance" -Elend talking to HIS WIFE

[@SuperKatchin]

I just read final empire and found this video. You did a great job at explaining everything without spoiling it. Bravo!

[@CapturedInWords]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@Avarn388]

A video recommending on why you should read Mistborn(I've done so, plenty of times)? I'm here for it!

[@ChrisHMusic95]

Halfway through 'Hero of Ages' and am being constantly blown away by this book. I would love to see an animated series of this trilogy because I feel like that is the only medium (apart from games) that will do the magic system justice.

[@YahbiiCot]

I read Mistborn the week lockdown started in 2020. It distracted me from everything. For that, I'll always be thankful for Sanderson. After I read book one, I went into a WoT binge and spent six months reading all of them. Mistborn kinda started my love for fantasy.

[@joriskuipers4112]

I'm planning on starting with Warbreaker.

[@sebastiansparky1444]

Im watching the Brandon's BYU class because of you! And i had started mistborn this weel, im in the last ñages right now. Thanks for your work dude! I came here for the name of the wind but really stayed for the great content

[@TezMcNez]

Thank you. My dad got me into fantasy when I was a kid. Gave him Mistborn to read. He stopped reading years ago - so hasn’t touched it yet. This was the perfect video to send him - definitely could not have said it better myself Your videos are top notch - very, very well done! Just discovered you - I have liked and subscribed

[@SuperDoctor9]

Mistborn was my introduction to Sanderson and I think it's a great starting place. The world's he builds are just so enthralling and different. If there is one thing Sanderson is really good at though it's payoffs and endings, he never disappoints.

[@arenkai]

I loved your summary of Way of Kings, so you going in depth with aspects of the Cosmere books ? HELL YEAH !

[@garetwhitney760]

I've read through this series three times, it's one of my favorites! Please do make some spoiler filled Mistborn lore videos. Your lore videos always provide me with intrigue that I missed while reading.

[@Varshamohanta]

What a wonderful video! The editing is simply marvelous... 😍🤩

[@CapturedInWords]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed 😀 I put a lot of effort into the editing

[@thousandsunnysink]

Was reccomended your king killer, "Why you should watch" video, but wanted to read mistborn first, I'm so glad this video came out!

[@elenichamou1791]

Perfect timing! I just finished the first book!

[@noname3609]

Keep reading, Sanderson is becoming better and better AT writing.

[@TheRASDEL83]

I also started with Mistborn and it was amazing 🤣 On a different note, the quality of the videos and skills on editing needs more appreciation. Amazing just does not cut it to describe it. 👏👏👏

[@dmc009]

7:05 she earns it. Love these books. Edit: 11:16 i agree 100% it wasnt annoying. It was very well done.

[@kuchapel6689]

No shade meant, your much better than daniel Greene. Hope you keep growing brother.

[@lbentforleather9654]

I remember beginning this series a while ago one afternoon. I had no idea how much I would eventually love Sanderson's work, and I'm really glad this was my introduction to him.

[@joeyh31]

Came here after finishing the third book today. These were my first Sanderson books I've ever read and really the first books I've read in probably about 5 years. I went through all three in about a month. Once I started I couldn't stop and kept thinking about them. One of my favorite stories I've ever read or heard. The final 200 pages of every book grabbed me so hard. I'm now the owner of the Wax and Wayne trilogy and all of the Stormlight archive books as well. I can't wait to dive into the entire Cosmere now thanks to these books.

[@Resticon]

Fantastic video for introducing people to Mistborn. It's one of my favorite books (like everything Brandon Sanderson writes) but seriously... FINISH ELANTRIS!

[@noname3609]

Mistborn is really good,I definetly recommend it if u wanna get into cosmere and after that go for Stormlight Archive. 😁

[@CapturedInWords]

Yes! That's what I did, first I read Mistborn then dove right into Stormlight 😄

[@keito-kun6618]

me too! i read the first chapters of mistborn then dumped it after seeing "apprehensive/apprehension for the tenth time than turned to Stormlight and its awesome

[@AmadanMath]

@@CapturedInWords Stormlight Archive has one huge flaw: I have to wait! 😭

[@EmilyAnn634571]

Thank you for this. I’ve been trying to branch from YA to adult fantasy because I’m an adult. Brandon Sanderson was recommended because he writes clean, but it’s been hard for me to get into since I only have 15 minutes to read a day. This helped orient me enough to remain engaged

[@johnmobley9369]

I love videos like this. Another person who stumbled into this amazing universe almost exactly the same way I did and fell in love. I’ve watched so many videos about these books and yet I can’t get enough. This was dope.

[@lwc2349]

I’m 82% through book one, struggled a bit at points, but am loving it now

[@drakean8]

Yes please would love a video on the monster inquisitors!

[@avwillis5269]

12:17 otoh, he also finished what he started so it could be argued he has a leg up on both authors...

[@maraltbrown]

You convinced me to read Mistborn some three years ago. That's how I started reading Brandon Sanderson. - No regrets.

[@MelissaH710]

Such a beautiful video!! Once again, your professional editing skills shine through and create a masterpiece of art! I read Mistborn back in 2014 (also my introduction to Sanderson) and I've been a fan ever since. Last year I got a few of my friends to buddy-read Mistborn and they really enjoyed it. I can't wait for them to finish Book #3 and experience that ending though. Seriously excited for them! 😊

[@CapturedInWords]

Thank you so much! That's exciting you introduced your friends to Mistborn, I hope they enjoy that spectacular ending! 😊

[@marvinamann4969]

I read stormlight achieve and it was amazing! Definitely planning on checking out Mistborne in the future

[@daninanity6651]

I just started reading Mistborn a few nights ago... but if I hadn't, this would have convinced me to do so. Now off to read your one about the Stormlight Archives - which I've already read and patiently waiting for the next book in the series! 🙂🙃

[@Magnify.]

Grats on 50k bro

[@CapturedInWords]

Thank you! 😃

[@AmandaPelland]

I loved, loved reading Mistborn era 1.

[@markhelfrich7238]

Absolutely agreed. Mistborn is great, and so is the sequel, the Wax and Wayne series. That actually brought me on a video idea for you. With the seventh Mistborn book coming (or fourth in the Wax and Wayne series) you'd might like to make a video on 'where were we?' before that book comes out. Now I often read the books again before a new book in a series comes out, but a 'catch-up' video would be great! This could also work for Kingkiller #3, Stromlight Archive #5, Song of Ice and Fire #6 and so on.

[@markhelfrich7238]

This would be a video with spoilers of course.

[@adrianmontoya1834]

Mistborn Secret History adds so much more depth to the story!!

[@hristol7537]

This video is super well made! I am finishing A Song of Ice and Fire and choosing in what epic fantasy series i wanna dive in next.

[@noname3609]

Have u read any Sanderson book?

[@hristol7537]

@@noname3609 No, i haven't, but i really want to read Mistborn. I am also very interested in reading Wheel of Time, but i still haven't started reading it.

[@noname3609]

@@hristol7537 All of them are good. Have fun reading them. 😁

[@hristol7537]

@@noname3609 Thanks! : ) Brandon is definitely on my radar, since i find his lectures on writing very insightful and i wanna read fantasy with well developed magic systems and world building.

[@helloooopeeps5633]

I know this video is old but I just wanted to say I have heard of this book series and I’ve been interested in it for a bit because it kinda checks all the box’s for stuff I look for in a book but this video has finally convinced me ordering it soon hopefully, been in a book slump recently so hope no this will help me out of it! Thanks so much for taking the time to make this! (Also this book series is kinda giving me a darker shade of magic and Lockwood and Co, which is really good cuz those are some of my top fav series) also if I like this book series then I’ll have a while other author to read all there books and that will be awesome!!

[@rorangarrowson5]

I already read mistborn but now I want to read it some more. Amazing video like usual

[@CapturedInWords]

Thank you! 😊

[@TheFloatingEyeball]

Thanks for putting me onto ‘The Final Empire’ ! I’m really enjoying it so far !

[@thehuudgirl]

The best books I have ever read. Unfortunately, the only ones (written by Sanderson) translated to my language, but still... I heard the movie's coming

[@guiltyspark580]

Wow this video is beyond amazing Thank you for all the effort I just ordered the trilogy I always wanted to read it but after this 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I’m starting immediately

[@CapturedInWords]

I put a lot of work into this video, glad you enjoyed it! I hope you'll love the books as much as I do!

[@guiltyspark580]

@@CapturedInWords update : Mistborn is one of my all time favorite books Thank you very much for this great video 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 I didn't expect to fall in love immediately Can't thank you enough ❤️ I have more confidence now to read more fantacey books in English (especially if there's no translation into my language)🥹

[@callmecristal]

Just finished the third book and i'm so obsessed with this series! I could not make myself stop reading any of the three books! I devooooured them! I love the artwork in the background of this video and the falling ash is amazing and adds so much! I kept thinking what an amazing video game this story would make! Specially because of the magic system!

[@iwannah.4274]

Love your editing! We also love Mistborn Lore!

[@fatimaalhammadi6119]

fav fantasy channel

[@criscosmonaut6037]

yes give us ALL the videos on Mistborn it's so epic

[@tynorstrom2761]

Whelp, i bought the whole tirlogy at Barnes and Noble this morning and even got the audiobooks with my free credits that got built up. I'm going in

[@bigbilly4532]

The tower massacre scene in the second book is one of the coolest scenes ive ever read and i think would be absolutely incredible in a movie or show if done right.

[@CapturedInWords]

That scene was badass! I agree, that would definitely translate well to a movie or show

[@jenniferjasso5947]

Loved the Mistborn Trilogy! yes please make more Mistborn videos

[@aliciasorenson3807]

Great video! I would love more. I think this stuff is where your channel shines. I read Sanderson first in WoT, then started Stormlight after the first came out, and didn't read anything else by him until I finally read Mistborn a few years ago. Though the magic system has grown on me(especially as you learn more about all abilities and hemalurgy) and I love both Mistborn trilogies, I admit reading through the Final Empire at first was underwhelming for me. It wasn't his writing obviously, he's become one of my favorite authors, but it was more that I didn't like the magic system at first. Literally just because I couldn't stop comparing it to Magneto. I was a teen when those movies started coming out and loved them. I also never liked Kelsier. BUT, I was definitely finally loving the book by the Sanderlanche ending and haven't looked back. Sazed is my fav! I think I'm one of the odd ones that prefer the second trilogy though.

[@theloneranger8725]

Very interesting. I haven't read the second Mistborn trilogy yet, but you have sparked my interest, so I will do that next. If you like mystery mixed with magic, I suggest The Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher, and also the Codex Alera series. The latter is a six book fantasy series that is so good I found myself not wanting to put a book away to eat or sleep. It is a series that I was surprised to see Butcher write after the Dresden Files because it is the type of fantasy more prevalent in Brandon Sanderson's books.

[@DimitrisRebelYell]

What fantastic books, we buddy-read them in your Goodreads Group years ago, endless paragraphs, endless pages full of analysis! How little do I remember of Mistborn... I must re-read this Trilogy in the future.

[@CapturedInWords]

That was a fun buddy-read!! The group was pretty small and I remember after a while it was pretty much just me and you reading it 😂 Ahhh good memories!

[@Above_Parr]

I read Mistborn as my first adult fantasy book, it was also my first Sanderson book and now I am halfway through words of radiance and I am 😀

[@nicoheinrich8264]

I'm currently reading Stormlight and i've never read Mistborn but i have the first book in my shelve ready to be read ! This video makes me want to read The Final Empire even more !

[@CapturedInWords]

That's awesome, enjoy Stormlight! That is my favorite Sanderson series!

[@nicoheinrich8264]

It's so great !

[@camille9170]

I will definitely consider reading this!

[@PatrickRyanBookReviews]

I just finished a reread of TFE last night

[@squeekytoy123]

I love this series thanks for the video! I cane be the only person who thinks this world would be PERFECT for a video game right?! Especially the magic system! The pushing and pulling, collecting the metals, etc. I’m picturing assassins creed

[@squeekytoy123]

PS big oops i posted this before watching the whole video! Glad I was the only one who thought it would be so fun to push and pull a character around!

[@thebookwitch895]

I'm reading Well of Ascension right now and it's so fantastic!!!! Can't wait to read the whole Cosmere

[@PhantomGreyfire]

I've only read Mistborn era 1 from Sanderson so far. Now I pretty much intend to complete the cosmere. It's funny how differently how I read all the names in my head though.

[@evacody1249]

I'm getting closer to the end of book one. I can't wait to get to book 2.

[@drewhead1]

Because it’s one of the best magic systems ever. And the writing is just plain great.

[@BookishChas]

This was such a great video Jay. The amount of work you put in shines through.

[@CapturedInWords]

Thank you so much! I put a lot of effort into this video so I'm glad it shows 😄

[@trevorreads]

Dude this video is epic! I just finished Mistborn and posted about my thoughts on it!

[@CapturedInWords]

Just watched your video, it was great!

[@KevinRothert]

Wow...this video was next level! Really well put together! #goals

[@geraltofrivia1738]

i was wondering why you didn't create a WYSR video on Mistborn, but here we are lol

[@curtiswfranks]

I am a quarter of the way through the first one and I am really enjoying it. I just want to read it at all times.

[@angelaholmes8888]

I'm going to start reading the final empire this month I have enjoyed most of Sanderson work so hopefully I will enjoy mistborn

[@JasonSmith-yo8nd]

I'm halfway through book 2, I've been a forgotten realms fan for decades. I absolutely love these books so far. I can't believe no one has made a video game out this. It would be a perfect RPG

[@CapturedInWords]

Glad you like them so far! I 100% agree, Mistborn would make an incredible rpg! I feel like it's perfect for a video game adaptation. I'm also a forgotten realms fan, I read a lot of the Legend of Drizzt books through out high school

[@rohanmanro3765]

I began Mistborn because of Mistborn May and Merphy's review and now it's one of my favourite series of all time and maybe it will remain untill I finish TWoK and remaining Stormlight Archive.

[@josephkwon6241]

I just finished Mistborn and am almost done with The Well of Ascension. I remember finishing the prologue in Mistborn and getting chills because of Kelsiers acts. It set the mood for the rest of the book and I was encapsulated by the world. The prologue of the second book made me think I wasn’t going to enjoy politicking. But man was I so wrong. It’s not over detailed and every description has a purpose to it. I cant wait to finish this series and get into the storm light archive

[@tntbricks4828]

Enjoyed every line of the books. The magic system was my favorite part.

[@Transformers217]

I was already a Brandon Sanderson fan because of his KZbin channel, and now I am even bigger fan after reading the Mistborn trilogy. The final book in the trilogy is a masterpiece and it has one of the greatest endings of all time. It’s emotionally impacting, beautiful, tragic, but very optimistic. It subverts expectations in a brilliant way! And it ties up the entire trilogy in an epic way!

[@thingstosmilefor]

The ending is so good! Totally agree it’s emotional and beautiful and not at all cheesy or overdone. It does all of the characters justice as well. Loved Mistborn. I can’t even say why but I do like Storm-light better but I think I found the characters in Mistborn more endearing.

[@3iourou]

Where so you fins these beautiful images? Great video!

[@Alexio347]

Looking to try his work out having almost finished wheel of time and having really enjoyed how he’s been finishing the series

[@Jessica_Little]

You had me at world building!

[@michaellolel9008]

Wonderfully edited and thorough! Just something I noticed that might make the transitions a little better is that the sound effect cuts off a little before it finishes, maybe try to let it finish but lower the volume of it or something? Once again I’m not complaining, I love the video, just something I noticed that might be something to fix! ❤️

[@CapturedInWords]

Awesome, thanks for the feedback! 😄 I'm always looking for ways to improve, and after re-warching I see what you mean about the sound effect. Will definitely keep that in mind next time 👍

[@michaellolel9008]

@@CapturedInWords of course! I honestly think your videos are insanely well executed and put together, definitely top tier stuff!

[@quarionilphukiir3583]

I've tried Way of Kings, and it wasn't for me. I've been meaning to try Mistborn, but havent got around to it yet. Your video definitely took away some concerns I had, so I might just pick up book 1 this summer.

[@ruben2574]

that intro is so good

[@thingstosmilefor]

I think the detail and complexity of the Storm light series is why I like it better. Even tho as you said the characters don’t get developed quite as much they all are extremely endearing.

[@ggt47]

Listening to the Empire Audiobook pretty good so far.

[@GoErikTheRed]

Allomancy and feruchemy have to be my favorite magic systems of all time

[@coreartalex6708]

Yes please do a more spoiler filled video about Mistborn … specially about the monsters.

[@Obsession_FN]

Lets give Mistborn some love

[@ltrigga219]

I’m on my tenth listen to Michael Kramer’s narration on Audible. One of my favorite 5 or so books of all time.

[@Eric-hb5dn]

elantris is so fun tho :( theres some interesting stuff that happens at the end too with the boney monk people

[@ryansutter9434]

Mistborn got me back into reading fantasy, so it has a special place in my heart. Going to reread them before the Lost Metal releases

[@CapturedInWords]

I plan on re-reading them before Lost Metal as well 😀

[@Alliancewrath]

I was really sceptical when I started Mistborn. Have known Sanderson for a while but thought that he is overrated and the fan base is exaggerating. I've never been so wrong in my entire life. Loved the books and am a huge fan of Sanderson.

[@charmz6714]

@capturedinwords can you please tell me the name of song playing at 13:56

[@amjidmohammed9150]

I really wanted to love this book because i have heard so much about Brandon Sanderson. I picked up the Final Empire and it just read like teenage fiction. The magic system for me was so boring, i just could not get excited about people injesting metals and running around in the mist. I feel like it was a script for a computer game rather than an actual epic fantasy book. Only got through a few chapters and i struggled to stay interested. I will try pick it up again and finish it so i can have a better view of his works but im a currently really struggling.

[@costelinha1867]

Mistborn is my first Sanderson ride.... Currently reading The Hero of Ages, and the dude even gave us free ebooks of Alloy of Law and Shadows of Self. I'm not sure if I'll read era 2 right after era 1. I mean Stormlight sounds good. Although most people tend to recommend reading more of the Cosmere before jumping there.

[@jbaum566]

Makes the reader feel invested in the story That had me chuckle...investitior..and stuff

[@pujaharikumar]

Mistborn fans please please PLEASE listen to the GraphicAudio of the trilogy. It's the closest thing we have to a Mistborn movie with each character having their own VA and awesome sound effects. I NEED more people to listen to them.

[@MagusMarquillin]

That's a fantastic pitch, I want to read this series now more then ever before, but it still fails to answer the most pressing question I'm sure everyone has when seeing any Mistborn artwork: What's with the tendril capes? Normal capes are maybe cool looking enough to counter their impracticality in combat and flight (see the tragic story of Watchmen's Dollar Bill), so does making a cape into 30 little capes make sense? 30 times as cool, yes, but 90 times as likely to snag on shit.

[@CapturedInWords]

Haha yeah I don't know how practical a mistcloak would actually be, looks cool tho! 😂 in the book it they wear them while traveling through the mists in order to obscure their figure as the tassels are suppose to sort of flow with the mist

[@MagusMarquillin]

@@CapturedInWords Ahh, stealth cloaks! That's a neat justification, but they ought to drop or retract them if you get in a pinch.

[@Arkamin94]

@@MagusMarquillin They do, I think its mentioned in the second or third book that they are designed to come off if someone grabs it

[@MagusMarquillin]

@@Arkamin94 Alrighty, Brando has thought of everything then.

[@RedFuryBooks]

Great video! And I am one that would love some spoiler filled lore videos!

[@CapturedInWords]

Glad you enjoyed man! Awesome, I'll definitely work on some Mistborn lore videos!