The Will of the Many: Deluxe Edition Hardcover (1) (Hierarchy) Hardcover – November 19, 2024

The moment I slid this deluxe hardcover out of the shrink-wrap I knew it was something special: foil-stamped title, matte-black boards, crimson sprayed edges, and a silk ribbon that feels straight out of an old-world library. Inside, the heavier cream stock lets the two-page maps and new chapter headings pop, and the sewn binding lies perfectly flat—no spine-crack even during a six-hour marathon session.As for the story, The Will of the Many still hits like a cross between Red Rising and Name of the Wind: a razor-tense academy setting, Byzantine politics, and a magic system that drip-feeds just enough answers to keep you flipping 700 pages in a blink. Reading it in this format elevates every duel and twist; you can feel the weight of the Hierarchy in your hands.A few quick notes★ The bonus author letter and character sketches are exclusive to this edition and add real context, not fluff.★ Gilded page tops look gorgeous but pick up fingerprints—handle with dry hands.★ At almost two inches thick it’s hefty, yet the balanced trim size makes couch reading comfortable.If you’re already a fan or just discovering Islington, this deluxe puts a collector’s shine on one of the best fantasy debuts of the decade.

I was surprised at how much I loved this book. My book club was going to read it for our January book but everyone else felt like they couldn’t commit the time for a 700+ page book during the school year so they bumped it back to June while I finished it. Can’t wait for them to read it as well so we can discuss it.I typically gravitate more towards Romantasy over straight up Fantasy but this was great. Can’t wait for the rest of the series, preordered the 2nd book as soon as I saw that I could.

Summary: Orphan must win the Triwizard Hunger Game of Thrones or die.⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️🫑Oof. Oooof. Please hold while I sob quietly and order the next in the series.Okay, this book is amazing. A masterwork of storytelling and social commentary, and I can’t wait to see where it goes next.I think part of the power of this book is sharing in the MMC’s confusion and attempts to understand the systems he has to operate inside, so I won’t say too much about the plot or characters. But I can’t think of a single thing I wish this book did differently or that it can improve upon.Pacing is top tier, with relentless struggles and revelations that keep you turning pages and enjoying the pieces of the puzzle satisfyingly slotting together. The characters are all flawed and yet relatable, and the eerie parallels between this world and ours resonate painfully.If you’re looking for a book where you’re not sure if you finished it or if it finished you, this is it.

I originally got this book on kindle and loved it so much that I had to get a physical copy for my bookshelf. The Will of the Many is a book filled with intrigue and focuses on how the main character, Vis, navigates an oppressive and hierarchal system as a teenager holding a major secret. I think its fascinating how the main character operates and is unable to trust a single person he interacts with. It seriously adds to the tension throughout the story to the point where I felt like I couldn't stop reading. Overall I highly recommend this book and any of James Islingtons work.

I can without a doubt say this is one of my second favorite book of all time, only behind Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson. I was completely lost in the world with the characters and setting. Truly a unique setting to me. I have read a decent amount of books but this one sticks with me so bad that I immediately went to Mr. Islington's personal website and signed up for email notifications about when the next book is releasing and I am constantly checking his blog to see if there are any updates.This book is a very fluid read, not too demanding and everything is explained really well. The story has a lot of jaw dropping tense moments and moments that demand your attention. It has an ending that leaves you wanting more. One of the most important books to me that I've ever read.

Fantastic series that I am very much looking forward to continuing. This is one of my favorite reads of 2024!As for the physical copy: This is the “deluxe” edition of the first book in the Hierarchy Series. I use quotations because this will also be the cover style for the rest of the series as Saga is moving away from the original design (which is still my favorite). The main differences being:New Cover Art,New (blue&yellow) naked cover color scheme,Interior art of columns as an homage to the original design,The deluxe edition has yellow sprayed edges,and the map is moved over to its own page.Both have standard glued bindings.

Great book. I don’t feel that there are really many perks compared to the regular edition.

This was my favorite book of 2024, and yes, I spent money on the deluxe edition even though I already own it.