Why people recommend it
Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson is a popular epic fantasy novel that establishes an intricate magic system based on the ingestion and burning of metals. The book received multiple shout-outs on Timcast IRL. During episode 65 of Timcast IRL in May 2020, the host recommended the Mistborn series as a really good read in response to a viewer who was asking where to begin reading Brandon Sanderson's works. Later, on episode 54 of Timcast IRL earlier that same month, a super chat contributor or reader brought up Brandon Sanderson's novels, which are collectively known as the Cosmere. The host responded enthusiastically to this contribution, stating that if people enjoy that type of literature, they would love Sanderson's collection. The host further emphasized that Mistborn is a fantastic starting point and named Sanderson as a favorite author. These repeated mentions highlight the book's strong appeal within the podcast's community as an ideal entry point for anyone wanting to dive deep into Sanderson's expansive fantasy universe. Listeners looking for intricate world-building, compelling characters, and a fresh approach to magical abilities consistently find the novel recommended by the host as an essential fantasy starting point.
Who recommended it
Mentioned on the show without a named speaker — 2
“probably miss Bourne the Mistborn series is really good”
“if you love we love time you'll love Brandon Sanderson's collection of novels collectively known as the Kazmir I'd highly recommend starting with Mistborn by my favorite author”