We’ve officially reached the end of the first trilogy. What started as a standalone story somehow evolved into a full-blown series—and Prodigy marks the third chapter in this unexpected journey. Honestly? It wouldn’t have happened without you. (Okay, maybe a little bit of me, too.)
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Fun fact: this book was delayed by about two months due to a kidney issue. Nothing too serious—just my body telling me that high-protein diets aren’t always the flex they sound like. I’m doing great now, no worries. In fact, this book ended up changing more than just the series—it changed me. Since then, I’ve been living a bit healthier (or at least trying to).
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During that downtime, I got hooked on Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End. One particular battle scene left such an impression that it lit the creative spark behind Prodigy’s core. The magic system in Frieren deeply inspired this book—it gave me the chance to finally expand the arcane mechanics of this world, something I didn’t fully explore back in Fate of the Marked.
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And if you’re picking up some Harry Potter vibes—yes, I grew up with it. That world definitely cast a shadow here.
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Funny thing, though: Breon wasn’t even supposed to be the main character. Originally, that spotlight was meant for Sir Cedric Valenforth, the Perfect Knight. But the more I wrote, the more Breon just... fit. His story felt more personal, more necessary—not just for him, but for the series as a whole.
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