Soulsmith

To seize his destiny, he must break the rules . . .
Soulsmith is the breathtaking second adventure in the Cradle series from Will Wight, following Unsouled.
Lindon left his home valley to change his fate, but quickly learns his hard-won power is but a drop in a vast, dangerous ocean. And he's now a fugitive in the lawless Desolate Wilds. Worse, he rapidly becomes embroiled in a conflict between local factions in the ruins of an ancient civilization.
But Lindon's new strengths also draw unexpected allies. With sword artist Yerin at his side, he meets the eccentric Eithan Arelius, who sees their potential and sets them on a hazardous path towards rapid spiritual growth. Lindon also seeks aid from the Soulsmiths - artisans who craft weapons from the stuff of souls. Yet Lindon is only a Copper in the ranks of sacred artists, and soon finds himself facing an entire sect of enemy Golds . . .
The tale continues in book three, Blackflame.
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Praise for the Cradle series
'Endlessly addictive . . . Manages to make reading feel like a full-contact sport'
- Matt Dinniman, bestselling author of Dungeon Crawler Carl
'Adventure, action, and incredible characters'
- Travis Baldree, bestselling author of Legends & Lattes
'This is progression fantasy of the highest level'
- Ilona Andrews, bestselling author of This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me