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The Lost Edge #2
Edge of the Dream: An Epic Fantasy Adventure
Sword in hand, Edge searches for answers about the magical blade—and himself—in the second book of this epic adventure set in the Arcane Ascension universe.
Having retrieved a legendary weapon from the depths of the Sepulcher of Sealed Swords, Lien—better known as Edge—begins to look into its origins and the strange connection he feels with it. With the blade at his side, he plunges into the depths of a dungeon, hoping to finally prove his worth to his family and friends. After facing a series of dangers and puzzles, he discovers a mysterious encoded tome within a hidden chamber. The room holds hints to his sword’s past, but he has precious little time to unlock the weapon’s secrets. Because, as the leaders of the fae courts meet for a seasonal event, strangers have come to the Court of Rust and Salt with the goal of claiming Anathema, the sword bound to Edge’s dearest friend.
Burdened by fae traditions, Edge has only one to compete in a three-fold trial against a mysterious swordsman with skills and strength that far exceed his own. Each duel will test not only his power and training but also his cunning. For, as always with the fae, nothing is ever exactly as it seems . . . A deadly glade with hidden blades, a flip of fate in fortune’s form, and finally, of course, a reckoning of silver and sorcery. To have any hope of success against these challenges, Edge will need to hope he can unlock the first of his weapon’s secrets—and perhaps a few of those tied to the strange girl who keeps appearing in his dreams.
Set within New York Times–bestselling author Andrew Rowe’s Arcane Ascension universe and inspired by Japanese manga and role-playing games, Edge of the Dream is the second volume of this epic fantasy series perfect for fans of The Legend of Zelda.
Praise for Andrew Rowe
“Old school Zelda nostalgia and vibes, sword magic, badass action scenes, more sword magic, an amazing new setting, even more sword magic . . . Did I mention the sword magic?” —John Bierce, author of the Mage Errant series, on Edge of the Woods
“Manages to completely capture the whimsical charm of a fairy tale, the heart of found family stories, and the vibrancy of an enchanted forest in one charming book.” —Tobias Begley, author of the Journals of Evander Tailor series, on Edge of the Woods
“Rowe’s world building is extraordinary.” — Fantasy Literature on Sufficiently Advanced Magic
“One of the things I think Rowe does very well is giving us battles that are filled with tension . . . The fight sequences are highly enjoyable.” —Fantasy Book Review on Six Sacred Swords
Having retrieved a legendary weapon from the depths of the Sepulcher of Sealed Swords, Lien—better known as Edge—begins to look into its origins and the strange connection he feels with it. With the blade at his side, he plunges into the depths of a dungeon, hoping to finally prove his worth to his family and friends. After facing a series of dangers and puzzles, he discovers a mysterious encoded tome within a hidden chamber. The room holds hints to his sword’s past, but he has precious little time to unlock the weapon’s secrets. Because, as the leaders of the fae courts meet for a seasonal event, strangers have come to the Court of Rust and Salt with the goal of claiming Anathema, the sword bound to Edge’s dearest friend.
Burdened by fae traditions, Edge has only one to compete in a three-fold trial against a mysterious swordsman with skills and strength that far exceed his own. Each duel will test not only his power and training but also his cunning. For, as always with the fae, nothing is ever exactly as it seems . . . A deadly glade with hidden blades, a flip of fate in fortune’s form, and finally, of course, a reckoning of silver and sorcery. To have any hope of success against these challenges, Edge will need to hope he can unlock the first of his weapon’s secrets—and perhaps a few of those tied to the strange girl who keeps appearing in his dreams.
Set within New York Times–bestselling author Andrew Rowe’s Arcane Ascension universe and inspired by Japanese manga and role-playing games, Edge of the Dream is the second volume of this epic fantasy series perfect for fans of The Legend of Zelda.
Praise for Andrew Rowe
“Old school Zelda nostalgia and vibes, sword magic, badass action scenes, more sword magic, an amazing new setting, even more sword magic . . . Did I mention the sword magic?” —John Bierce, author of the Mage Errant series, on Edge of the Woods
“Manages to completely capture the whimsical charm of a fairy tale, the heart of found family stories, and the vibrancy of an enchanted forest in one charming book.” —Tobias Begley, author of the Journals of Evander Tailor series, on Edge of the Woods
“Rowe’s world building is extraordinary.” — Fantasy Literature on Sufficiently Advanced Magic
“One of the things I think Rowe does very well is giving us battles that are filled with tension . . . The fight sequences are highly enjoyable.” —Fantasy Book Review on Six Sacred Swords
411 pages, Paperback
First published November 25, 2025
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December 18, 2025
I really liked this one. I felt like I got some answers, but also more questios. Which I love for a second book.
November 26, 2025
Genuinely a good sequel, buuttt...
I hate the pacing change. I am sure to be in the minority here so I gave it five stars cause it's still amazing by all accounts I just liked the slower pace of the first novel is all.
I hate the pacing change. I am sure to be in the minority here so I gave it five stars cause it's still amazing by all accounts I just liked the slower pace of the first novel is all.
January 16, 2026
riveting tale of our hero’s trials
I really enjoyed this book. Some great new characters introduced and the ending was not at all like I anticipated.
I really enjoyed this book. Some great new characters introduced and the ending was not at all like I anticipated.
December 17, 2025
Rowe rowe rowe your boat
I don't often write reviews. I read so much that to me, leaving 5 stars is enough, boosting the algorithm so authors get a much needed boost in sales, ya da ya da. That being said, this is an Andrew Rowe book. Just finishing a book is enough for a good review, cuz I'm a bit of a book snob. Enjoying every second, not being able to put it down, and feeling wistful at the end? That gets a written review. So if you've not read any of these books, the multiple story lines and tales from other lands, you should. Wholeheartedly, I mean this. If you've ever felt different, or like maybe you're invisible, with these books you'll feel seen. Feel heard. Feel like you belong. Also, maybe you'll feel like you are part of something bigger and that you'll have tapped into it. The universe is a big place, your tribe though? They are all around you, looking to connect. The beauty of reading is that you can feel the Empathy that another person expresses through their writing. You can feel when another person feels your fears and hears your doubts, and somehow makes those fears and doubts less frightening, just by expressing those same feelings in a way that mirrors your own. Whenever I pick up another Andrew Rowe book, these are the things I feel. Am I projecting? Who knows. Maybe I've lost my Edge. 😜
I don't often write reviews. I read so much that to me, leaving 5 stars is enough, boosting the algorithm so authors get a much needed boost in sales, ya da ya da. That being said, this is an Andrew Rowe book. Just finishing a book is enough for a good review, cuz I'm a bit of a book snob. Enjoying every second, not being able to put it down, and feeling wistful at the end? That gets a written review. So if you've not read any of these books, the multiple story lines and tales from other lands, you should. Wholeheartedly, I mean this. If you've ever felt different, or like maybe you're invisible, with these books you'll feel seen. Feel heard. Feel like you belong. Also, maybe you'll feel like you are part of something bigger and that you'll have tapped into it. The universe is a big place, your tribe though? They are all around you, looking to connect. The beauty of reading is that you can feel the Empathy that another person expresses through their writing. You can feel when another person feels your fears and hears your doubts, and somehow makes those fears and doubts less frightening, just by expressing those same feelings in a way that mirrors your own. Whenever I pick up another Andrew Rowe book, these are the things I feel. Am I projecting? Who knows. Maybe I've lost my Edge. 😜
January 14, 2026
I pre-ordered Edge of the Dream the second it was possible, and I'm very glad I did. Edge of the Woods, its immediate predecessor, took most everything I enjoyed about Andrew Rowe's work, and blended it with a heaping dose of fae folklore, and spit out probably my second favorite book of his (A Brief History of Chronomancy has my top spot from Rowe, as I can't resist time shenanigans)
Edge of the Dream took Edge of the Woods' word, and built upon it, at the same time fulfilling some of what the author promised in a blog post while he was writing it. I especially appreciated the huge, universe-spanning lore drop that was sprinkled throughout the chapters of this book, as it tied many things together from the rest of Rowe's work in an exciting way.
I'm almost more excited for the third installment of this than the Arcane Ascension conclusion, which really is saying something.
Edge of the Dream took Edge of the Woods' word, and built upon it, at the same time fulfilling some of what the author promised in a blog post while he was writing it. I especially appreciated the huge, universe-spanning lore drop that was sprinkled throughout the chapters of this book, as it tied many things together from the rest of Rowe's work in an exciting way.
I'm almost more excited for the third installment of this than the Arcane Ascension conclusion, which really is saying something.
December 16, 2025
Good second book; it didn't feel like a filler book. I like how this one ties into the other series and now I'm trying to make the connections that I think are implied here. The magic system mechanics explanations and theories are a little heavy handed, but not so much as to ruin the book for me.
January 10, 2026
Fae adventures! Fun read with tons of action and character development. Recommend reading a recap from book 1. It was a long time since I read it and there were a few moments that I was missing the context.
December 7, 2025
Great improvement from last book, and an amazing read
December 12, 2025
Loving this storyline, very curious about how it intersects with Arcane Ascension.
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