It sounds like it's a world that will be interesting once it's developed over a few more books. Right now, it seems like the author has read a bit too much Brandon Sanderson and is (consciously or unconsciously) using ideas derived from the Mistborn series.
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He has read a ton of Sanderson, and I think met him IRL before and done various interviews with him - so I would definitely agree that it's likely an influence for him.
I do hope it grows (or has grown) into a more complete vision of the world. I think it has potential, but I'm just not sure if I'll be the one to explore that potential.