The Outcast Mage
an unmissable epic fantasy debut packed with adventure, magic and dragonfire (Book One of the Shattered Lands)
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4.0 • 5 Ratings
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Publisher Description
'Truly enchanting' Trudi Canavan
'Both classic and utterly original, this is heartfelt fantasy from a wonderful new voice' Tasha Suri
HER MAGIC WILL MAKE OR BREAK THE WORLD
In the glass city of Amoria, magic is everything - and Naila is struggling to master hers. If she fails, she'll be expelled from the Academy . . . or consumed by her own power.
When Haelius Akana - the greatest wizard of the age - offers to help her, a chain of events is set in motion that cannot be undone.
For the world beyond Amoria teeters on the brink of war, and ancient forces are awakening. Forces which could use her powers for good . . . or destroy everything she's ever known.
The Outcast Mage is an unmissable epic fantasy debut, packed with adventure, mystery and dragonfire, where a young mage's struggle to master her magical powers could spell disaster for an entire continent
Praise for The Outcast Mage
'The Outcast Mage boasts a rich setting, an intricate magic system, and incredibly appealing characters . . . A bold new entry into the epic fantasy genre' Andrea Stewart
'The Outcast Mage is a heartfelt adventure of a book which plays with classic fantasy tropes. Come for the glass city and magic school antics, stay for the found family and political scheming. An epic fantasy for the modern day' Eliza Chan
'A spectacular debut, full of heart and magic, with complex, courageous characters . . . Campbell is a shining new talent in fantasy' Cameron Johnston
'Disaster wizards galore, rich political intrigue, and a hint of dragonfire, The Outcast Mage reminds me why I love epic fantasy so much. If you like Trudi Canavan and Garth Nix, you're going to adore this' Georgia Summers
'With stakes as high as the glittering glass towers of Amoria, The Outcast Mage is a strong, pathos-filled start to an epic new fantasy series. Fans of political maneuvering, powerful magic and found family will find much to love' Julie Leong
'Annabel Campbell has created a rich fantasy, textured with complex politics and mysteries upon mysteries' Joma West
The Outcast Mage is a shining joy of a book. In a deft twist on epic fantasy, Campbell spins a captivating world out of glass and sand, and populates it with people who are brave and flawed and truly human' Lorraine Wilson
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
This magnificent debut from Campbell brings together a classic magical school setting with political unrest and expansive worldbuilding. Naila, a foundling in the mage-governed city of Amoria, knows she has magic, but despite years of study, she has yet to achieve even the simplest spell. She must remain in classes with the youngest and least powerful mages, and is taunted by her peers. Meanwhile, Oriven, one of the highest ranked among the mages, seeks to increase his political standing by dehumanizing the nonmagical population of Amoria. When disasters occur throughout the city, Oriven blames the nonmagical community, putting Naila in a dangerous position. He also targets Naila's teacher, Haelius, one of only a few mages powerful enough to have obtained the rank of wizard and an outspoken opponent of Oriven's hate-filled movement. When Haelius gives Naila a rare magical artifact that Oriven also covets, she discovers that, using it, she can control the element of water. It's a different kind of magic than most mages possess, and it makes her an even greater target. Meanwhile, in "interludes" throughout, Campbell describes entire villages destroyed by the elements and a mysterious pair of hunters tracking the destruction. The captivating heroine and hints of even graver danger to come make for a thrilling series starter. Campbell is an exciting new voice in epic fantasy.
