The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson is one of the best books I have read this year! A generous gift from a fellow fantasy enthusiast I whipped through this tale of intrigue, politics and allomancy at lightening speed. Finally, a book to rush home for, a book to stay up way past my bed time and awake tired next the day for. I absolutely loved the complexity of the characters, the suspense and the fullness of the world it's set in. There was a great sense of reality and physicality, and I was genuinely surprised by the twists and turns of the plot. Can't wait to read the next in the series.
I will say no more because it was a truly original read and I'm going to be passing it around my fellow fantasy geeks to share the love. If you like a thrilling tale of fantastical lands this is a must read.