Publication Date: June 24, 2024
One spell to change everything. A wizard of immense power, Kryn Darien stands ready to cast the greatest spell he has ever conceived, one that will alter the fate of the universe but cost nothing less than his life. He’s prepared for centuries, forged tools of terrifying arcane might, developed his craft beyond what any other mortal has achieved, and yet the task before him is so monumental his many sacrifices may be in vain.
As a young priest, Kryn never imagined such responsibility would fall to him. He only wished to live a life in service to those he loved. But the world is more complicated than he believed. War, death, loss, and betrayal strain his dedication to the utmost, and his vows will demand a price far more dear than he ever dreamed.
Throughout Kryn’s journey he must survive bloody battlefields, thwart murderous magic wielders, and uncover a secret older than humankind. His life will offer no easy choices, and his enemies are steeped in godlike power. But Kryn has never been able to turn away from those in need, even if it costs him everything.
Journey of Seven Circles tells an ancient tale of Kyrn Darien, a wizard of insurmountable power who must risk everything he has and everything for one spell that will save the world.
Our story begins when Kyrn is a young priest serving as a soul warden during the war, protecting and healing as many soldiers as possible. Kyrn’s greatest fear comes true when he is unable to save the life of the one he most wanted to protect, his brother Adro. Before Adro draws his last breath, Kyrn makes a promise that alters the course of his life: to deliver Adro’s soul to paradise.
As Kyrn begins his quest to fulfill his promise to his brother he encounters insurmountable danger, a deathly spell, and uncovers a secret older than humankind. At the cost of everything he has, it is up to Kyrn to unleash a powerful spell of unimaginable magnitude that will reshape the way of the world and the fate of humankind.
Journey of Seven Circles is a story of selflessness, power, redemption, magic, and sacrifice. Readers follow Kyrn Darien’s transformation from a young priest to a wizard of immense power. This story is for readers who want to get lost in Pike’s detail-oriented magical writing.
While I was a fan of this novel, I took away a star because I had difficulty getting into the story. It was compelling and told well, but I still had trouble becoming part of the story. One of the main things I base my reviews on is whether I can fully immerse myself into the story and feel like I’m a part of it. Unfortunately, I couldn’t do that with Journey of Seven Circles.
The story in Journey of Seven Circles moves slowly, quietly building to the crescendo at the end. We read as Kyrn’s unwavering commitment to aide the helpless costs him everything. 
When I was twelve my mother gave me a copy of Robert Jordan’s Eye of the World, introducing me to the world of epic fantasy. I was hooked. Since then, I’ve also read Anne McCaffrey, Tad Williams, Brandon Sanderson, Jim Butcher, Steven Erikson, Frank Herbert, David Farland, and more. There’s nothing quite so sublime as spending a quiet evening sojourning in a world other than your own, and maybe learning something important about yourself along the way.
I’d played around with writing in grade school, but took my first real foray during my late college years. Over the next ten years, I gave up on TV, movies, and all too often sleep, wringing every hour of writing I could from my schedule. During that time, it was my pleasure to meet a host of fantastic writers, editors, and artists, including David Farland, whom it was my great privilege to work with.
When I’m not writing, I love a good camping hike (so long as there’s enough trees to hang my hammock). I also volunteer as a sled dog handler, and I have a long standing love affair with fast cars and lonely mountain roads.
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