
Written by A. A. Vora
Part of the The Fifth Realm series
Three teens defy a divided world, facing beasts and magic to prevent a war that could shatter everything.
In a realm divided by Toranic Law, Aina, a rare ascender from the lower realms, seeks to reunite with her mother amidst chaos. Joining a rebel group, she teams up with Meizan, a fierce warrior, and Aranel, a noble spy. Together, they confront a brewing war between a vengeful king and oppressive upper realm authorities. As tensions rise, these young rebels must navigate treacherous alliances and powerful magic to prevent a conflict that threatens to unravel their world. Can they bridge the divide and save their universe from destruction?
In a world inspired by karma, three teens encounter magnificent beasts, unforgiving magic, and epic battles in this wholly original YA fantasy–now in paperback! “Evocative of Sanderson, Pullman, and Fullmetal Alchemist, yet at the same time shockingly original.” –Rosaria Munda, author of Fireborne Aina’s world is governed by Toranic Law, a force that segregates people into upper and lower realms. It’s said that if the sinful lowers commit themselves to kindness and charity, their souls will lighten, allowing them into the peaceful upper realms. But Aina, one of the few lowers to ever ascend, just wants to go back home. Aina is desperate to reunite with her mother, hoping she’s survived the beasts and wars of her homeland alone. After failing to weigh down her soul with petty crimes, Aina joins a rebel group defying the authorities and bringing aid to those condemned to a life of suffering in the lower realms. Alongside Aina are two new recruits: Meizan, a ruthless fighter trying to save his clan from extinction, and Aranel, a spoiled noble spying for the powers that be. Before long, the rebels find themselves in the middle of a brewing war. On one side, a violent king of a lower realm is bent on destroying Toranic Law; on the other, the authorities of the upper realms will do anything to stay on top. Now the young rebels must face both sides head-on if they want to stop a conflict that could break not only Toranic Law–but the universe itself.
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