Welcome, Crawlers. The Dungeon Is Open. | Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman | Chapters 1-12

The Survivor of the Flames, Mistfallen, and Hemalurgy | Mistborn Book 3: The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson | Part 3: Chapters 35-50

In this episode of Books Between Friends, we're discussing The Hero of Ages Chapters 35-50 by Brandon Sanderson. The mysteries are piling up. We dive deep into Hemalurgy and the unsettling implications of Ruin's ability to influence people through metal spikes. We discuss Spook's transformation into the Survivor of the Flames, the strange voice guiding him, and whether he's becoming a hero—or a pawn. We also explore the growing mystery of the Mistfallen: those who became sick after exposure to the mists. Why are only certain people affected? Is Preservation trying to send a message, or is something much larger at work? Along the way, we share our favorite character moments, discuss new theories, and make predictions about where the final Mistborn book is headed. 📚 Reading for NEXT episode: Chapters 51-67 of The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson

Faith, Balance, and the Mists | Mistborn Book 3: The Hero of Ages Chapters by Brandon Sanderson | Part 2: Chapters 17-34

This week on Books Between Friends, we're discussing Chapters 17-34 of The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson. As the world continues to unravel, the conflict between Preservation and Ruin takes center stage, raising questions about balance, destiny, and the forces shaping Scadrial's future. We discuss the strange behavior of the mists, the percentage of people affected by them, and what it could mean for the larger story. We also dive into: • Spook's visions of Kelsier and what they might mean • Sazed's continuing struggle with faith and belief • Why Vin and Elend remain one of fantasy's strongest partnerships • The mysteries surrounding TenSoon and the kandra • Connections between the kandra, Preservation, and Ruin • Our latest theories and predictions for the end of the trilogy Grab your copperminds and join us for another deep dive into the final Mistborn novel.

Kicking Off Mistborn Book 3--and Things are BLEAK | The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson | Part 1: Prologue - Chapter 16

The final book of the original Mistborn trilogy is here. In Part 1 of our discussion of The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson, we cover the Prologue through Chapter 16 and share our reactions as the stakes reach a new level. As ash continues to fall and the world seems closer than ever to collapse, Vin, Elend, Sazed, and the rest of the crew face impossible questions about prophecy, faith, leadership, and survival. During this episode, we discuss: * Major character developments * The growing mystery of the Hero of Ages * Early theories and predictions * Our favorite moments from this section * What we're most excited (and nervous) to see next Whether you're reading along for the first time or revisiting the series, grab your favorite cozy drink and join us as we begin our journey through the epic conclusion to the original Mistborn trilogy.

Dungeon Crawler Carl Finale: Final Ratings, Review & Reactions | Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman | Chapters 37 - Epilogue

We’ve officially reached the end of Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman, and in this finale episode, we’re giving our final ratings, reviews, reactions, and favorite moments from the book. From Carl’s emotional journey to Princess Donut’s unforgettable one-liners, we discuss what made this chaotic litRPG adventure stand out, what surprised us most, and whether we’ll continue the series. Join the Side-Eye Syndicate for one last dungeon run as we wrap up our first Dungeon Crawler Carl read-through.

Donut and Carl have a Fandom | Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman | Chapters 25-36

The dungeon may be chaos, but outside of it? Things are somehow even stranger. In this episode of Books Between Friends, we cover Chapters 25–36 of Dungeon Crawler Carl and finally start pulling back the curtain on what’s really happening beyond the dungeon walls. From the introduction of fan-favorite chaos agents Zev and Odette to the horrifying realization that this whole thing is basically entertainment for the galaxy, Carl and Donut’s world keeps getting bigger—and weirder. We discuss: * The introduction of Zev and Odette * The growing “game show” aspect of the dungeon * How the outside world changes the tone of the story * Carl slowly realizing the scope of what’s happening * Donut continuing to be the absolute star of the show Plus, we react to the biggest moments, discuss what our own crawler personas would do, and hand out new achievements and loot boxes along the way.