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The Will of the Many
by James Islington
4.5/5 ★'s
This book was exciting, addicting, and overwhelming all at once. Islington definitely has a bright future ahead in the fantasy world. Picture this: A futuristic, fantasy, Roman empire where the characters can wield this Force-like power because people decide they are powerful enough to be worshipped. It was as if the world of Percy Jackson collided with The Hunger Games. As you immerse yourself in this world, you also pick up on very relevant modern-day political structures and leadership themes—ideas that arguably deserve more attention in our own society.
The world building is INCREDIBLY grand. I felt I was reading a version that Frank Herbert wrote when he wrote Dune. If there ever is a screen adaptation in the future, I hope that Greig Fraser is involved . The beginning felt like a firehose of information that Islington is not forgiving about. A bunch of nomenclature took some time to get used to (although I did have fun completely mispronouncing names and realizing how incorrect they were when I decided to look at the glossary when I completed the book (oops)). I also felt the overwhelmingness of the info at the end of the book as well, leaving me confused and excited for the next novel that should be coming out this year.
The character development was fantastic. Vis had some standout moments, and I was constantly on edge, questioning the true intentions of those around him. At times, it even felt like I was reading a mystery novel. Without spoiling too much, there were moments that made me pause and think, "That’s not supposed to happen… right?" That uncertainty occasionally left me feeling a little unsatisfied—but in a way that kept me hooked, wanting to understand more.
Overall, The Will of the Many is a good read! If you can get past the overwhelming flood of information and trust the journey ahead, it’s absolutely worth picking up!
This book was exciting, addicting, and overwhelming all at once. Islington definitely has a bright future ahead in the fantasy world. Picture this: A futuristic, fantasy, Roman empire where the characters can wield this Force-like power because people decide they are powerful enough to be worshipped. It was as if the world of Percy Jackson collided with The Hunger Games. As you immerse yourself in this world, you also pick up on very relevant modern-day political structures and leadership themes—ideas that arguably deserve more attention in our own society.
The world building is INCREDIBLY grand. I felt I was reading a version that Frank Herbert wrote when he wrote Dune. If there ever is a screen adaptation in the future, I hope that Greig Fraser is involved . The beginning felt like a firehose of information that Islington is not forgiving about. A bunch of nomenclature took some time to get used to (although I did have fun completely mispronouncing names and realizing how incorrect they were when I decided to look at the glossary when I completed the book (oops)). I also felt the overwhelmingness of the info at the end of the book as well, leaving me confused and excited for the next novel that should be coming out this year.
The character development was fantastic. Vis had some standout moments, and I was constantly on edge, questioning the true intentions of those around him. At times, it even felt like I was reading a mystery novel. Without spoiling too much, there were moments that made me pause and think, "That’s not supposed to happen… right?" That uncertainty occasionally left me feeling a little unsatisfied—but in a way that kept me hooked, wanting to understand more.
Overall, The Will of the Many is a good read! If you can get past the overwhelming flood of information and trust the journey ahead, it’s absolutely worth picking up!