Forge of Destiny - BookWyrm

eBook, 490 pages

Published Dec. 22, 2020

ASIN:: B08P8175Z1

(1 review)

In the Celestial Empire, a land ruled by Immortals and stalked by Spirits and Beasts, a young girl from the slums of an unimportant city is found to have the Talent that may allow her to become an Immortal herself. Sent to the storied Argent Peak Sect to harness her talent, she must work desperately to catch up to peers who have been preparing to walk the Way for years. The Sect grants new students only three months to prepare and grow before the true challenges begin and the disciples are freed to battle each other for resources and strength. Contending with tests, strange teachers, unfriendly peers and her own ignorance, Ling Qi must not only defeat many obstacles, but find those willing to stand at her side when the truce ends. Can she learn to not only survive, but thrive on that journey? Inspired by ancient folklore, modern martial …

In the Celestial Empire, a land ruled by Immortals and stalked by Spirits and Beasts, a young girl from the slums of an unimportant city is found to have the Talent that may allow her to become an Immortal herself. Sent to the storied Argent Peak Sect to harness her talent, she must work desperately to catch up to peers who have been preparing to walk the Way for years. The Sect grants new students only three months to prepare and grow before the true challenges begin and the disciples are freed to battle each other for resources and strength. Contending with tests, strange teachers, unfriendly peers and her own ignorance, Ling Qi must not only defeat many obstacles, but find those willing to stand at her side when the truce ends. Can she learn to not only survive, but thrive on that journey? Inspired by ancient folklore, modern martial arts and Xianxia, this fantasy novel offers a mixture of life and action while developing a world both fantastic in setting yet familiar in the humanity of its inhabitants.

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nlowell@books.theunseen.city reviewed Forge of Destiny by Yrsilla (Destiny Cycle, #1)

Beautiful Schemer

5 stars

If you haven't tried a cultivation novel yet, this is a great place to start.

Yrsilla spins a magical tale of a girl plucked from a miserable existence of hardship and poverty flung into the very foreign realms of privilege and wealth. Off balance from the start, she slowly builds her knowledge and confidence to rise through the ranks of the Argent Peak Sect. As she grows in power, she undertakes the very difficult task of facing up to her past and choosing to grow as a person. It's a great reminder that in this genre - like litRPG - leveling up in skill can't replace the character's arc.

It's always the characters that draw me into a story and Ling Qi held me spellbound. I particularly liked the use of music as a vehicle for her growth. The setting intrigues me and the story ended on the right notes …

If you haven't tried a cultivation novel yet, this is a great place to start.

Yrsilla spins a magical tale of a girl plucked from a miserable existence of hardship and poverty flung into the very foreign realms of privilege and wealth. Off balance from the start, she slowly builds her knowledge and confidence to rise through the ranks of the Argent Peak Sect. As she grows in power, she undertakes the very difficult task of facing up to her past and choosing to grow as a person. It's a great reminder that in this genre - like litRPG - leveling up in skill can't replace the character's arc.

It's always the characters that draw me into a story and Ling Qi held me spellbound. I particularly liked the use of music as a vehicle for her growth. The setting intrigues me and the story ended on the right notes to make me wish I had more time to read.

Highly Recommended.