Mistborn: The Final Empire

This is a story about hope and trust. Vin starts off as a distrustful street urchin who forms a bond with the thieving crew led by Kelsier. Their mission is to overthrow the immortal ruler's empire. While the ending of the first book might seem quite disappointing in its execution with a cheap cop-out in overthrowing the emperor, the buildup was worthwhile, the journey even more so.