Fantasy · Epic fantasy · Young adult
The Shadow of What Was Lost
First of a fantasy trilogy. Decades after a war that destroyed those with magic, a few young people still show signs of power and must hide it while a quiet, dangerous conspiracy gathers in the background.
- First published
- 2014
- Pace
- Slow
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 608
- Format
- Book 1 of 3 in The Licanius Trilogy
Read this if you like long, slow-building epic fantasy with hidden mysteries and a magic system to piece together.
Skip this if you want fast action, as the early chapters take their time and set up a great deal.
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