Archangels of War
In a world of magic where those who can wield mana are labeled as witches, there lies an endless, hundred-year conflict. Fantastical abilities and vengeful skeptics define this world of war and conflict, that Raiden, prodigious son of a royal family, must navigate. He attends Theta magic academy, A war academy that forges mages into magic knights to serve Japan. Tasked with one mission, protect the princess and heir of this family, his sister, Kami. But this mission won't be simple, in a world plagued by rebellion lead by Prometheus eccentric leader of a rebel's who call themselves the Fangless Python. Not only most they maneuver inside of a grand magic academy- where all of the sons and daughters of royal families gather-while concealing their identities, but they most also deal with all of the challenges that comes from a world where everybody is your enemy. Even your own mind. 7 continents locked in battle. A world-wide rebellion of non-mages, with Raiden and his sister in the middle. He mustn't fail his mission, because failure would mean the end of his world as he knows it. Read about Raiden's journey in this gripping fantasy series inspired by TBATE, Re:zero, and other legendary fantasy series.
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Amazing book, with a great plot, premise, and characters. Firstly, I really enjoy the themes that the author explores within this story. Themes of prejudice and dehumanization, as well as themes of justice and the harms of altruism. The author takes the time to dig into these themes through his characters, which are masterly crafted. All of the characters are interesting and a lot of them have been really well explored. Despite how early on it is, a lot of the characters are already very fleshed out. Hikaru and Suijin's altruism, Kamis struggle with self confidence, Raiden's battle with his mission v. self. Amazing characters for those who like that. There is also an amazing and unique magic system, that is akin to coding. I won't spoil, but it allows for some of the craziest spells and abilities to exist. "Mystic eyes of death perception", (yes, tsukihime reference) "Wandenreich", and lots of other insane abilities. Plot is interesting for sure, and we're still just in the first arc This review is not without critiques how ever, my main issue comes in the stability of updates, which is not that consistent yet, and the pacing in some parts of the chapter. All in all great story. I'd recommend you read it!
I really loved Archangels of War! The bond between Raiden and Kami felt so real, and their back-and-forth banter made me smile. The way magic is used in the story feels unique, and the world-building is vivid without being too heavy. It’s the perfect mix of action, mystery, and heartfelt moments. If you’re into fantasy with strong characters and an exciting plot, I’d definitely recommend it!