#the will of the many

[virginiaoflykos]

What to read after Light Bringer? (Series similar to Red Rising)

August 2023 update!

Red Rising is my favorite series of all time, and since I first read it, I have sought series and books similar in both spirit and execution. Some of these recs are books I haven’t read personally, but have often come up in discussions with other users!

1. The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson

Status: ongoing, expected 10 books in total, 4/10 out at the moment

Book 1: The Way of Kings. The Way of Kings takes place on the world of Roshar, where war is constantly being waged on the Shattered Plains, and the Highprinces of Alethkar fight to avenge a king that died many moons ago.

2. The Craft Sequence by Max Gladstone

Status: finished, 6/6 books out.

Book 1 (in publication order): Three Parts Dead. Comprised of 6 standalone books set in the same universe, the Craft Sequence tells the tales of the city of Alt Coulumb. The city came out of the God Wars with one of its gods intact, Kos the Everburning. In return for the worship of his people, Kos provides heat and steam power to the citizens of Alt Coulumb; he is also the hub of a vast network of power relationships with other gods and god-like beings across the planet. Oh, and he has just died. If he isn’t revived in some form by the turn of the new moon, the city will descend into chaos and the finances of the globe will take a severe hit.

3. Hierarchy by James Islington

Status: ongoing, 1/3 planned books out

Book 1: The Will of the many. The Will of the Many tells the story of Vis, a young orphan who is adopted by one of the sociopolitical elites of the Hierarchy. Vis is tasked with entering a prestigious magical academy with one goal – ascend the ranks, figure out what the other major branches of the government are doing, and report back. However, that isn’t quite as easy as Vis or anyone else thought it was going to be…

4. Suneater by Christopher Ruocchio

Status: ongoing, 5/7 books out

Book 1: Empire of Silence. Hadrian is a man doomed to universal infamy after ordering the destruction of a sun to commit an unforgivable act of genocide. Told as a chronicle written by an older Hadrian, Empire of Silence details his earlier adventures and serves as an introduction to the characters and the setting.

5. Dune by Frank Herbert

Status: completed, 6/6 books out

Book 1: Dune. Set in the distant future amidst a feudal interstellar society in which various noble houses control planetary fiefs. It tells the story of young Paul Atreides, whose family accepts the stewardship of the planet Arrakis. While the planet is an inhospitable and sparsely populated desert wasteland, it is the only source of melange, or "spice", a drug that extends life and enhances mental abilities.

6. The Expanse by James S A Corey

Status: completed, 9/9 books out

Book 1: Leviathan wakes. Set hundreds of years in the future, after mankind has colonized the solar system. A hardened detective and a rogue ship's captain come together for what starts as a missing young woman and evolves into a race across the solar system to expose the greatest conspiracy in human history.

7. The First Law by Joe Abercrombie

Status: completed. 3 books in the original trilogy + 3 standalone books + 3 books in the newest trilogy

Book 1: The Blade Itself. The story follows the fortunes and misfortunes of bad people who do the right thing, good people who do the wrong thing, stupid people who do the stupid thing and, well, pretty much any combination of the above. Survival is no mean feat, and at the end of the day, dumb luck might be more of an asset than any amount of planning, skill, or noble intention.

8. Cradle by Will Wight

Status: completed, 12/12 books out

Book 1: Unsouled. Lindon is Unsouled, forbidden to learn the sacred arts of his clan. When faced with a looming fate he cannot ignore, he must rise beyond anything he's ever known...and forge his own Path

9. Hyperion Cantos by Dan Simmons (one PB’s favorites)

Status: completed, 4/4 books out

Book 1: Hyperion. The story weaves the interlocking tales of a diverse group of travelers sent on a pilgrimage to the Time Tombs on Hyperion. The travelers have been sent by the Church of the Final Atonement, alternately known as the Shrike Church, and the Hegemony (the government of the human star systems) to make a request of the Shrike. As they progress in their journey, each of the pilgrims tells their tale.

[ladymacbethisagirlboss]

More and more I wish Earthsea had got the adaptation it deserved. An adaptation that loved and valued the incredible power of these books. An adaptation that captured the heart of Earthsea, it's gentle, stern atmosphere, it's passion and it's fire. And most importantly, an adaptation NOT JUST FULL OF WHITE PEOPLE. It's insulting.

Nowadays, fantasy adaptations are so key to bringing a fanbase and attention to older works. So this is my plea - read them! They're such incredible works of fiction, with POC mains and queer characters. If you're a fan of LOTR or WOT this is your jam. If you like Brandon Sanderson or James Islington, give it a go.

If they've passed you by, or you've never got round to reading them, this is your sign.

READ EARTHSEA

[constant-book-hangover]

Vis: no one could ever figure out that I am the prince of Suss it is impossible. My backstory is rock solid.

Also Vis: openly admits he knows many dead languages, has the swordsmanship capabilities of the elite and shows off in front of the whole school, gets taken back to his home land with his friend and is having traumatic flash backs the whole time, admits to Idol that he is from Suss and spent time in the castle, is recognized by many of the people in Suss, names his fucking wolf friend DIAGO AFTER HIMSELF.

[dreams-of-the-dead]

Just finished Will of the Many and yes I loved it and yes I'm baffled and confused and waiting on the edge of my seat for the next one

But I have to say my absolute favorite part was when this kid Confidently said "I used to climb cliffs back home and they were super steep and scary i can EASILY scale this wall" and then proceeded to IMMEDIATELY fall out of Ulcsicor's window

[bb-8]

this might be my most obscure post on here but:

vis and callidus were kinda fruity and i'm not afraid to say it

[artemisandhersilverbow]

It’s page 57 and I’m here to say I love him and his inner sass.

[rettatootie]

when you think about it, it is rather insane that Vis definitive trait that makes him unlike everyone else is simply having a moral backbone

[bookishbethanyerin]

• book recommendations •

I’ve been reading a lot of fantasy⚔️ and also it’s finally the first F1 race week of the year🏎️ and also I watched a romcom that I actually enjoyed💕, so here is a little round-up of book recs based on all of these things!💋

What have you been reading and loving lately?

[abitterberryblog]

this scene/character doodle dump will be so niche it physically hurts

[napoleanbonafarte]

Just finished reading the will of the many by James Islington and I am just. Bro what the fuck what the fuck was that I am gnawing my left arm off as we speak

[albelen]

“i’m going to make sure you burn for this”

has left me crying at 2 am because rotting gods what the hell just happened in this book?

i couldn’t put it down, i had to finish this and it’s 2.30 am and i have a work event tomorrow and i need all the energy to socialise all day but i couldn’t stop reading

the last part took me by surprise some spoilers under the cut

why why did callidus die WHY COULDNT HE LIVE AND HELP OVERTHROW THE HIERARCHY

istg if something happens to Eidhin IM NOT GONNA BE OKAY

also i don’t believe emissa thought vis was past saving nope nope nope

I ALWAYS KNEW CAEROR WAS ALIVE OR SOMETHING OF THAT SORT and it why did he smile fondly at the mention of veridius being principalis

i wanted to have a vis and ulcisor moment in the end after vis risked his life multiple times

HOW DO YOU EXPECT ME TO SURVIVE UNTIL THE NEXT BOOK COMES OUT

[bangbangwhoa]

books I’ve read in 2023 📖 no. 085

The Will of the Many by James Islington

“The power to protect is the highest of responsibilities. When a man is given it, his duty is not only to the people he thinks are worthy.”

[incorrect-licanius]

Anyway the only thing you need to know about Vis Telimus is that his first reaction to seeing the great Catenan Academy was say that it had small dick energy. In a dead language btw.

[rocinanterising]

Principalis Veridius - The Will of the Many

My interpretation of Veridius from James Islington’s Hierarchy series.

[philosophika]

BOOKS OF THE WEEK

I Who Have Never Known Men ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Piranesi ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Hierarchies ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Will of The Many ⭐⭐⭐⭐

[totaleebookedout]

anyone else bawl their eyes out when Vis sat in a tavern in Suus one last time and the owner silently served him a king’s meal as a way to acknowledge that their prince is alive and not alone and Vis finally got the ounce of closure he needed to continue his fight???

Yeah me too