The Outcast Mage
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3.0 • 1 Rating
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Publisher Description
"Disaster wizards galore, rich political intrigue, and a hint of dragonfire, The Outcast Mage reminds me why I love epic fantasy so much."―Georgia Summers, author of The City of Stardust
Discover the stunning debut epic fantasy you've been waiting for!
In the glass city of Amoria, magic is everything. And Naila, student at the city's legendary academy, is running out of time to prove she can control hers. If she fails, she'll be forced into exile. Or worse, be consumed by her own power.
Luckily, the most powerful living mage, Haelius Akana, finds Naila a kindred spirit. He will teach her to harness her abilities. But Haelius also has many enemies, and they would love nothing more than to see he and Naila fail. Trapped in the deadly schemes of Amoria's elite, Naila must dig deep to discover the truth of her latent powers or watch the city she loves descend into civil war.
"Truly enchanting." – Trudi Canavan, bestselling author of Thief's Magic
"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, author of The Teller of Small Fortunes
"The Outcast Mage is a spectacular debut, full of heart and magic, with complex, courageous characters and a blossoming underdog you cannot help but cheer on. Campbell is a shining new talent in fantasy." ―Cameron Johnston, author of The Maleficent Seven
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.
