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Synopsis
A boxed set of the landmark fantasy from Brandon Sanderson, the man credited with breathing fresh life into Robert Jordan's WHEEL OF TIME. An epic fantasy set in a world where the Dark Lord has gained dominion over the world. A world of ash and pain. A world subjugated. But a world where magic can be drawn from metals. A world waiting for a new heroine, a new hope. A word of mouth bestseller in the USA Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn trilogy have now become a massive hit in the UK, introducing readers to the work of one of the genre's great talents. A master of world building, sweeping plots, believable characters and engrossing magic systems.
Is Mistborn Trilogy Boxed Set appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Contains significant fantasy violence including combat deaths, torture, and mass oppression under a dark lord's regime. Romantic elements are present but fade-to-black. Language is relatively mild for adult fantasy.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include torture, genocide, slavery, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will love the intricate magic system based on metals, the crew of thieves planning an impossible heist, and the street girl who becomes a revolutionary hero.