First published 2011
Kvothe's legend grows as he searches for answers about the mysterious Amyr and Chandrian. Forced into a trial by the legendary Adem mercenaries, Kvothe must reclaim his family's honor. His journey takes him to the Fae realm, where he meets the irresistible faerie Felurian - and survives. As Kvothe steps further onto the path of the hero, he learns that fame comes with a heavy price.
Genres: adventure, coming-of-age, fantasy, epic-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Ademre, Severen, Tarbean, The Archives, The University
1008 pages · Paperback · DAW