The Will of the Many: Deluxe Edition Hardcover (1) (Hierarchy)

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.

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.

Care was taken with packaging. Very cool book. Excellent for a bookshelf or trophy book

Arrived on time, with no damage to book. Can’t wait to read it and continue the story of Vis!

It took a minute to get into this book. But all the hype you’ve heard is absolutely deserved.

The recipient really enjoyed the book as a gift.

Love this book. It's in my top 5 fantasy books without a doubt. A must read

It looks just like the picture but I thought it would be gold edges and these are more yellow, like an older book type of yellow. I think that’s probably the concept since they say a lot of the books are yellowed and old in the story but I just wasn’t expecting it. I also like the map and that the end page is a copy of the original cover.

This book is the best fantasy book I’ve read in 2025 🌟 absolutely a masterpiece from cover to cover. Cannot wait for book two in November the strength of the few - will be an immediate pre order for me. This deluxe edition is also stunning with sprayed edges!

A bit of a splurge but the book is so good and this special edition looks beautiful. However they seem to have no Plans for a special edition book 2 coming out later this year as I reached out to the author - so if you want a set you won’t get it

Estoy segura que libro es estupendo, pero por culpa de Red Pebble Products y sus prácticas fraudulentas no lo he recibido. Aconsejo evitar este vendedor.

I just wanted to quickly write that this hardcover is absolutely amazing, great quality great design and I’m super excited to read the book!

If you're looking for a good sci fi meets high fantasy you've found it.