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Essence of Ruin: A Progression Fantasy Adventure
All magic has laws, until they're broken.
Willow, a teen sick with the Wasting, isn't supposed to be alive. Her body is weak and her skills are lackluster, but she’s determined to become a mage.
Tired of being a burden, Willow secures a spot at the world’s most prestigious magic academy led by the finest arcane minds in history. But when magic unravels and instruments fail in her presence, it becomes clear she’s not just a student.
As tensions rise between walled city-states, foreign powers, and rampaging warbeasts, Willow must master her gift not just to rewrite the rules but to erase them entirely.
Grab your copy today and dive into this progression fantasy adventure where magic’s last anomaly is also its most dangerous student. Features an expansive magic system, steady progression, powerful spells, and a world on the brink of war.
Willow, a teen sick with the Wasting, isn't supposed to be alive. Her body is weak and her skills are lackluster, but she’s determined to become a mage.
Tired of being a burden, Willow secures a spot at the world’s most prestigious magic academy led by the finest arcane minds in history. But when magic unravels and instruments fail in her presence, it becomes clear she’s not just a student.
As tensions rise between walled city-states, foreign powers, and rampaging warbeasts, Willow must master her gift not just to rewrite the rules but to erase them entirely.
Grab your copy today and dive into this progression fantasy adventure where magic’s last anomaly is also its most dangerous student. Features an expansive magic system, steady progression, powerful spells, and a world on the brink of war.
- GenresFantasy
277 pages, Paperback
Published October 14, 2025
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October 30, 2025
Horrible MC
Insufferable main character. I really liked the magic system and the writing. The reason for the low rating is because I spent the entire book rolling my eyes and snarling because the main character is a weak minded, depressing, self involved person. She is selfish and ultimately a boring personality. Traumatic without any redeeming qualities. All that said I really do love the world building and hope the author knocks her off and builds out the world with someone more interesting.
Insufferable main character. I really liked the magic system and the writing. The reason for the low rating is because I spent the entire book rolling my eyes and snarling because the main character is a weak minded, depressing, self involved person. She is selfish and ultimately a boring personality. Traumatic without any redeeming qualities. All that said I really do love the world building and hope the author knocks her off and builds out the world with someone more interesting.
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