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Ep 304 - Mistborn: The Final Empire, by ...

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What was it about the first Mistborn book that netted Brandon Sanderson a job wrapping up the Wheel of Time series? That's the central question we attempt to answer in our discussion of Brando Sando's acclaimed novel. Join us for a discussion of allomancy, burning orange soda, fantasy heists, self-help magicians and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art1 ... Show More
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