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‘A great epic fantasy debut’ – James Islington, author of the The Shadow of What Was Lost
Enter a world of royalists and rebels, spies and sorcerers . . .
Sarine is a young artist just trying to survive on the streets of New Sarresant – but soon her magical abilities will draw the attention of royalists and rebels alike.
Arak’Jur is a guardian, responsible for keeping his tribe safe. Now he must master an ancient magic if he hopes to protect his people from bloodshed.
Erris is a brilliant cavalry officer whose leadership has delivered countless victories, but now her enemies seem to know her plans before she’s even made them.
These three heroes must rise – or the world will fall.
Soul of the World is a stellar debut from a major new talent, an epic fantasy perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson, Robert Jordan and Brent Weeks.
‘A magical book, almost overflowing with originality . . . Fascinating world, fun characters, and captivating magic’ – The Quill to Live
‘Tense enough to make your spine crack . . . This is one hell of a debut novel’ – Bookworm Blues
The Ascension Cycle
Soul of the World
Blood of the Gods
Chains of the Earth (forthcoming)
Enter a world of royalists and rebels, spies and sorcerers . . .
Sarine is a young artist just trying to survive on the streets of New Sarresant – but soon her magical abilities will draw the attention of royalists and rebels alike.
Arak’Jur is a guardian, responsible for keeping his tribe safe. Now he must master an ancient magic if he hopes to protect his people from bloodshed.
Erris is a brilliant cavalry officer whose leadership has delivered countless victories, but now her enemies seem to know her plans before she’s even made them.
These three heroes must rise – or the world will fall.
Soul of the World is a stellar debut from a major new talent, an epic fantasy perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson, Robert Jordan and Brent Weeks.
‘A magical book, almost overflowing with originality . . . Fascinating world, fun characters, and captivating magic’ – The Quill to Live
‘Tense enough to make your spine crack . . . This is one hell of a debut novel’ – Bookworm Blues
The Ascension Cycle
Soul of the World
Blood of the Gods
Chains of the Earth (forthcoming)
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Reviews
Imaginative and elaborate epic fantasy [with] strong characters and rich worldbuilding
One of the best debuts (fantasy or not!) that I've read this year
Compelling characters and a unique magic system . . . Mealing does a fabulous job with the intricate world-building and leaves the reader wanting to get their hands on the sequel
An excellent debut
A magical book, almost overflowing with originality . . . Fascinating world, fun characters, and captivating magic
Soul of the World is a strong debut that brings interesting magic to a world that is on the brink of major changes and conflict
A compelling read, one that's all the more extraordinary since it's a debut work: rarely have I encountered such a level of narrative control and sophistication in a first novel
A story of magic, ambition, greed, betrayal and war
Tense enough to make your spine crack . . . This is one hell of a debut novel
A great epic fantasy debut. Memorable characters, intriguing magic systems and a well-realised world
