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The Will of the Many
Vis, an orphan from a conquered land, is adopted into a powerful family of a Roman-flavoured republic where citizens lend their strength to those above them. To climb, he enters a harsh academy where students are ranked and tested against each other.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2023
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 640
- Format
- Book 1 of 2 in Hierarchy
Read this if you like fantasy with a school setting, ranked competitions and plenty of political scheming.
Skip this if you want a short book or a story that wraps up without a sequel.
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Quick answers about The Will of the Many
- What is The Will of the Many about?
- Vis, an orphan from a conquered land, is adopted into a powerful family of a Roman-flavoured republic where citizens lend their strength to those above them. To climb, he enters a harsh academy where students are ranked and tested against each other.
- Who should read The Will of the Many?
- Read it if you like fantasy with a school setting, ranked competitions and plenty of political scheming. Skip it if you want a short book or a story that wraps up without a sequel.
- How long and how fast is The Will of the Many?
- It is a medium-paced, long read of about 640 pages, first published in 2023.
- Does The Will of the Many have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence, Death.
- Can I borrow The Will of the Many for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Will of the Many; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after The Will of the Many?
- Readers who liked it often move on to Red Rising, The Name of the Wind, The Shadow of What Was Lost.
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The Name of the Wind Another long fantasy built around a gifted young person at a school, with a more lyrical and personal voice.
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The Shadow of What Was Lost Same author, earlier and more traditional: a school for gifted youths, hidden powers and a long, layered mystery.
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