Finally got a friend to start the series

So in exchange for me reading Throne of Glass, my friend is reading Final Empire. She's just started Part 4 and I got to sit down with her and discuss it. I'm going to tag this as Hero of Ages for discussion of all Era 1.

She suspects Kelsier is the Hero of Ages.

She thinks Shan Elariel will become a main character. (I just said "she's important" and left it.)

She asked if the whole series is about them fighting the Lord Ruler.

She wonders why Kelsier and Sazed completely trust "Lord Renoux."

Surprisingly, she's on the fence about Kelsier because she's worried that he's pushing Vin too far, and their dynamic of mentor/mentee makes it unlikely she'll push back.

She likes the rest of the crew, and appreciates that they clearly have history.

She asked if Spook ever breaks out of street slang....

Delicious. I can't wait until she hits the Sanderlanch.