The Sigil Masters (The Sigil Masters #1)

Firebird Book Awards; IndieBrag Awards; Wishing Shelf Book Awards.

Magic is as common as fire and music and starlight. It’s used by the rich and the poor, the high and low alike. Only those born feeble are incapable of invoking sigils. Or those who are sick.

Or cursed. Like Par.

With help from a misfit friend, he’s hidden this dark secret his entire young life. But they must flee imprisonment and death and all they’ve ever known when caught cheating to pass a sacred ritual. During a desperate quest to seek a wizened master who might unravel the mystery of this curse, they’ll discover an ancient secret, one so great that it could usher in a new paradise, or plunge everyone into darkness and war.

Caught in the shadow of death, pursued by sorcerers and forest witches and his own fears and doubts, can this ill-fated boy find a light to save them all?

If you enjoy memorable worlds, intricate magical systems, and the strong ties of friendship, you'll love this lively, award-winning epic fantasy adventure.