Man, using atium for sports is like using an AK-47 to kill flies.
Allomancy's definitely one of the best magic systems I've ever seen in fantasy, great stuff. The things iron and steel can do are pretty nuts, and as a whole it makes for some great fight scenes. I normally don't like fight scenes in fantasy but Mistborn makes them come alive.
Definitely one of my favourite fantasy series, glad you're enjoying it! The third book does some stuff I don't care for and isn't quite up to the level of the first two, but it's still good. Do enjoy. :)
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