The Will of the Many
2023 • 640 pages
Ratings87
Average rating4.5
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Ratings87
Average rating4.5
At the elite Catenan Academy, a young fugitive uncovers layered mysteries and world-changing secrets in this new fantasy series by internationally bestselling author of The Licanius Trilogy, James Islington. AUDI. VIDE. TACE. The Catenan Republic—the Hierarchy—may rule the world now, but they do not know everything. I tell them my name is Vis Telimus. I tell them I was orphaned after a tragic accident three years ago, and that good fortune alone has led to my acceptance into their most prestigious school. I tell them that once I graduate, I will gladly join the rest of civilised society in allowing my strength, my drive and my focus—what they call Will—to be leeched away and added to the power of those above me, as millions already do. As all must eventually do. I tell them that I belong, and they believe me. But the truth is that I have been sent to the Academy to find answers. To solve a murder. To search for an ancient weapon. To uncover secrets that may tear the Republic apart. And that I will never, ever cede my Will to the empire that executed my family. To survive, though, I will still have to rise through the Academy’s ranks. I will have to smile, and make friends, and pretend to be one of them and win. Because if I cannot, then those who want to control me, who know my real name, will no longer have any use for me. And if the Hierarchy finds out who I truly am, they will kill me.
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2 primary booksThe Hierarchy is a 2-book series with 2 primary works first released in 2023 with contributions by James Islington.
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I was enraptured by the beginning, bored in the middle, and maybe drawn back in towards the end. The last chapter may make me read the sequel. I wavered between giving 3 or 4 stars, but this is a high 3 point rating, so i left it at 4 stars. Does read similar to YA.
this book was really good! I especially liked the pacing. Even though the book is long it didn’t feel like it dragged in many areas. The magic system is easy to understand but interesting, and the character development is very strong. Looking forward to the next book!
4.5
I'll come back to this once I've gathered my thoughts, but damn, I can't wait for the next one.
4.5⭐s. The Will of the Many was a fantastic start to the Hierarchy series.
I really enjoyed the world building, academy setting, and magic system. Fun action scenes with humor and mystery intermixed within plots upon plots upon plots.
From my previous read of the Licanious Trilogy, I know Islington is preparing us for some mind bending twists down the line. I'm here for it and ready for the next installment.
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