The book "The Last Empire" is an exciting fantasy novel written by Brandon Sanderson. It tells a story about a world where the Empire has power over people with a cruel emperor at its head. One day the old empress dies, leaving behind fissures in power that begin to eviscerate the state. The main characters of the book are Vin, also known as Kel. He is a less than unruly warrior and the other characters rush into dangerous adventures to save the world from the threat that the Empire has become. "The Last Empire" is an exciting story about faith, magic and the power of friendship that will leave readers on the edge of adrenaline until the very last word. This book will definitely be a revelation for fans of fantasy and adventure novels.