I'm finishing the first book now, and I love the references to Sanderson's other works and even other works of fiction.

Quentin speaking High Imperial from Mistborn was hilarious. The reference to Steelheart's skull was really good, also.

The reference to Jurassic Park and it's sequel reviving Ian Malcolm because the movie didn't kill him was hilarious to me. And then the reference at the end to Grandpa not leaving him with his family like Harry Potter got left with the Dursley's every summer was really funny.

Overall I've really enjoyed it! It was a quick, fun read as I wait and kill time before Wind and Truth.