The Will of the Many: Deluxe Edition Hardcover (Hierarchy) Hardcover – November 19, 2024

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Gripping from Start to FinishThis book pulled me in right away and didn’t let go. The world-building is rich, the plot is full of twists, and the main character is smart and layered. It’s a perfect mix of action, mystery, and political intrigue. A must-read for fantasy fans!

Summary: Orphan must win the Triwizard Hunger Game of Thrones or die.⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️🫑Oof. Oooof. Please hold while I sob quietly and order the next in the series.Okay, this book is amazing. A masterwork of storytelling and social commentary, and I can’t wait to see where it goes next.I think part of the power of this book is sharing in the MMC’s confusion and attempts to understand the systems he has to operate inside, so I won’t say too much about the plot or characters. But I can’t think of a single thing I wish this book did differently or that it can improve upon.Pacing is top tier, with relentless struggles and revelations that keep you turning pages and enjoying the pieces of the puzzle satisfyingly slotting together. The characters are all flawed and yet relatable, and the eerie parallels between this world and ours resonate painfully.If you’re looking for a book where you’re not sure if you finished it or if it finished you, this is it.

I can without a doubt say this is one of my second favorite book of all time, only behind Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson. I was completely lost in the world with the characters and setting. Truly a unique setting to me. I have read a decent amount of books but this one sticks with me so bad that I immediately went to Mr. Islington's personal website and signed up for email notifications about when the next book is releasing and I am constantly checking his blog to see if there are any updates.This book is a very fluid read, not too demanding and everything is explained really well. The story has a lot of jaw dropping tense moments and moments that demand your attention. It has an ending that leaves you wanting more. One of the most important books to me that I've ever read.

One of my favorite books! You won’t be able to put it down. Can’t wait for the next one

The moment I slid this deluxe hardcover out of the shrink-wrap I knew it was something special: foil-stamped title, matte-black boards, crimson sprayed edges, and a silk ribbon that feels straight out of an old-world library. Inside, the heavier cream stock lets the two-page maps and new chapter headings pop, and the sewn binding lies perfectly flat—no spine-crack even during a six-hour marathon session.As for the story, The Will of the Many still hits like a cross between Red Rising and Name of the Wind: a razor-tense academy setting, Byzantine politics, and a magic system that drip-feeds just enough answers to keep you flipping 700 pages in a blink. Reading it in this format elevates every duel and twist; you can feel the weight of the Hierarchy in your hands.A few quick notes★ The bonus author letter and character sketches are exclusive to this edition and add real context, not fluff.★ Gilded page tops look gorgeous but pick up fingerprints—handle with dry hands.★ At almost two inches thick it’s hefty, yet the balanced trim size makes couch reading comfortable.If you’re already a fan or just discovering Islington, this deluxe puts a collector’s shine on one of the best fantasy debuts of the decade.

Favorite read of the year

Great book. I don’t feel that there are really many perks compared to the regular edition.

James Islington delivers a brilliant mix of tension, strategy, and emotion—I couldn’t put it down. So ready for book 2.