Mistborn: The Final Empire is the first novel in Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn trilogy. Set in a world where ash falls from the sky and mist shrouds the night, it follows a group of rebels led by Kelsier, a skilled "Mistborn" who can manipulate metals to grant magical powers. The story centers on their plan to overthrow the oppressive Lord Ruler, a tyrant who has ruled for a thousand years. At the heart of the novel is Vin, a young street thief who discovers her own Mistborn abilities and becomes key to the rebellion. Combining a unique magic system, deep world-building, and themes of oppression and hope, Mistborn is a compelling and action-packed fantasy tale.