The Will of the Many
The Catenan Republic—the Hierarchy—may rule the world, but they do not know everything. I tell them my name is Vis Telimus. I tell them I was orphaned three years ago, and that only good fortune has got me into their most prestigious school. I tell them that, when I graduate, I will allow my strength and drive—what they call Will—to be leeched away and added to the power of those above me, as everyone must do. I tell them that I belong, and they believe me. But the truth is that I have been sent to the Academy to solve a murder. To search for an ancient weapon. To uncover secrets that may tear the Republic apart. And that I will never cede my Will to the empire that executed my family. To survive, though, I will have to rise through the Academy's ranks, and win. Because if I cannot, those 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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4recommend
6mentions
4people
2023–2025years
83% recommend17% neutral
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- The Will of the Many. An epic high fantasy adventure. I’m just about to finish the second book in the series - The Strength of the Few. I haven’t gasped this many times reading a book in while.
- Always found some interesting reads like this. Looking to add to my tbr to hit my yearly goal.
I just finished the three body problem, found it fantastic. I'm most of the way through 'The will of the many', and I'm finding it amazing - one of the best fantasies I've read in a while.
- I tend to steer towards Fantasy & Sci-fi.
[0]: The Will of the Many: A fun take on the genre. You get magic, academia, mystery, etc
[1]: Jade City: My favorite series I've read in the last year or so. Super bummed it's over. Highly recommend.
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- I tend to steer towards Fantasy & Sci-fi.
[0]: The Will of the Many: A fun take on the genre. You get magic, academia, mystery, etc
[1]: Jade City: My favorite series I've read in the last year or so. Super bummed it's over. Highly recommend.
[0]: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58416952-the-will-of-the... [1]: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43587154-jade-city
- It’s not often I come across someone familiar with Islington. I also highly recommend his books, The Will of the Many is my favorite read this year.
I keep hearing good things about Cradle, I’ll have to give that a read.
- The Will of the Many. I’m about to start Red Rising series as it’s similar to it.
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