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Synopsis
'A storytelling assurance rare for a debut . . . Fans of Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson will find much to admire' Guardian AS DESTINY CALLS, A JOURNEY BEGINS It has been twenty years since the god-like Augurs were overthrown and killed. Now, those who once served them - the Gifted - are spared only because they have accepted the rebellion's Four Tenets, vastly limiting their own powers. As a young Gifted, Davian suffers the consequences of a war lost before he was even born. He and others like him are despised. But when Davian discovers he wields the forbidden powers of the Augurs, he sets in motion a chain of events that will change everything. To the west, a young man whose fate is intertwined with Davian's wakes up in the forest, covered in blood and with no memory of who he is . . . And in the far north, an ancient enemy long thought defeated, begins to stir. The Licanius trilogy: The Shadow of What Was Lost An Echo of Things to Come The Light of All That Falls 'Wonderful worldbuilding and terrific characters' Boingboing.net 'Will appeal to anybody looking for a coming-of-age fantasy tale with likeable characters and strong worldbuilding' Fantasy Faction 'Love the Wheel of Time? This is about to become your new favourite series' Barnes & Noble SF and Fantasy Blog
Is The Shadow of What Was Lost (The Licanius Trilogy Book 1) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This epic fantasy contains on-page violence and battle sequences consistent with war-focused fantasy, including death and blood. The magic system involves life-force and potentially disturbing powers, and themes explore oppression and persecution of a marginalized group.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include war, violence, and amnesia (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love complex magic systems, epic quests with multiple storylines, and chosen one narratives will find this an immersive adventure with mysteries unfolding across continents.