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The Buried Symbol
A Young Adult Fantasy Novel by Jeffrey L. Kohanek
Book 1 of the Runes of Issalia Series
Subgenres & Tropes:
- Magic Academy,
- Underdog Hero,
- Hidden Magic,
- Class-Based Society,
- Zero to Hero
This book is for you if you're into...
- Academy settings with secret societies and forbidden magic
- Underdog heroes risking everything to infiltrate elite circles
- Magic systems where lost powers resurface in dangerous ways
Buried away for centuries, a forgotten magic lurks...waiting to return.
They tell Unchosen, "Accept your fate and you'll be rewarded in the next life." The threat of execution is their recourse.
Rejecting his role as an outcast, Brock risks his life and obtains a false rune, marking him a member of the Empire's ruling class. Under a veil of deception and backed by natural talent, he then schemes his way into a school where the Empire's future leaders are trained.
Can he maintain this charade?
Within an academy of magic, science, and combat, he discovers secrets kept from society, among which is a forbidden magic he is able to wield. He is determined to tame his frightening new abilities. One misstep could destroy him.
A classic underdog story, perfect for fans of zero-to-hero fantasy adventures filled with magic, mystery, and monsters.
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