📖 peek insideThe Will of the Many
by James Islington
Vis is an orphan of a conquered royal family, hiding his identity in a world where the Catenan Republic siphons "Will" from its citizens to power its empire. When he is recruited to infiltrate the prestigious Academy, he must excel in a cutthroat environment to uncover the truth behind a massive conspiracy. This Roman-inspired fantasy is a masterclass in world-building and tension, following a brilliant protagonist as he navigates a web of lies, ancient secrets, and the high cost of power.
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Notable Quotes
"Silence is a statement, Diago. Inaction picks a side. And when those lead to personal benefit, they are complicity."
"Nervousness means there’s a fear to be faced ahead, Diago. The man who is never nervous, never does anything hard. The man who is never nervous, never grows."
"Death is only meaningless if it does not change us, Vis."
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