Book Series · 3 Books

Spellbinders Books

In order from The Not-So-Chosen One to Overpowered.

The Spellbinders series is a set of 3 chapter books by Andrew Auseon, published between 2023 and 2025. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 420 pages.

The Not-So-Chosen One
Break the Game
Overpowered
The Not-So-Chosen One
Break the Game
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Not-So-Chosen One
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

The Not-So-Chosen One

By Andrew Auseon

A seventh grader's fantasy game becomes real, thrusting him into a perilous quest as a fake hero.

432 pages
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Hardcover
Summary: Ben, a lonely seventh grader, escapes into fantasy games until he's mistaken for a prophesied hero by Niara, a mysterious girl. Transported to the realm of Lux, Ben must navigate dangerous quests and flying narwhals while pretending to be the Chosen One. As the stakes rise, he learns that heroism is more than just a game. Can Ben rewrite the rules and save the realm, or will his deception unravel everything?
In reading order

Spellbinders Series

3 books · Published 2023–2025

#1
The Not-So-Chosen One
#1 in Series
Sale price
$1398

The Not-So-Chosen One

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

A seventh grader's fantasy game becomes real, thrusting him into a perilous quest as a fake hero.

#2
Break the Game
#2 in Series
Sale price
$1398

Break the Game

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

A young hero must save reality-shifting books from a mysterious enemy across the multiverse.

Overpowered
Series
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$1398

Overpowered

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

A boy trapped in a magical dream must escape before his mind breaks.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Spellbinders series?

There are 3 books in the Spellbinders series. It began with The Not-So-Chosen One in 2023, and the newest book, Overpowered, was published in 2025.

What order should you read the Spellbinders books in?

Start with The Not-So-Chosen One and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Spellbinders books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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