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Dawn of Unity
Beliefs shattered, two magically linked are called to seek truth.
Seventeen-year-old Will escapes from prison six years after his false conviction for murder. Found by a knight who lets Will serve as a squire, Will takes the knight’s mercy and follows him to war. He’ll protect against infidels, proving to the kingdom he’s not the monster they assume he is, and be seen kindly again.
As a child, when he burned a souk, Ahmed was terrified. Now sixteen, Ahmed is confident he’s improved. Seeking to become grand vizier and bring prestige to his family is everything he thought he wanted. The sultan’s test remains: bring an enemy to the capital. He heads to war believing that an enemy’s capture is a small price for the sultan’s blessing. They’re dangerous anyway.
Gems of powerful magic bring them together as kingdom and sultanate ravage each other over ignorance and religious zeal, nearing collapse. They’re mortal enemies, their monarchs say, but when Will and Ahmed meet amid fear and mistrust they learn to like each other. Their actions no longer seem right and their gems show a resolution. But who are two boys to effect change when those more likely have failed?
Seventeen-year-old Will escapes from prison six years after his false conviction for murder. Found by a knight who lets Will serve as a squire, Will takes the knight’s mercy and follows him to war. He’ll protect against infidels, proving to the kingdom he’s not the monster they assume he is, and be seen kindly again.
As a child, when he burned a souk, Ahmed was terrified. Now sixteen, Ahmed is confident he’s improved. Seeking to become grand vizier and bring prestige to his family is everything he thought he wanted. The sultan’s test remains: bring an enemy to the capital. He heads to war believing that an enemy’s capture is a small price for the sultan’s blessing. They’re dangerous anyway.
Gems of powerful magic bring them together as kingdom and sultanate ravage each other over ignorance and religious zeal, nearing collapse. They’re mortal enemies, their monarchs say, but when Will and Ahmed meet amid fear and mistrust they learn to like each other. Their actions no longer seem right and their gems show a resolution. But who are two boys to effect change when those more likely have failed?
- GenresFantasy
441 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 10, 2022
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About the author
Nitish Sharma
1 bookNitish crafts a world where magic stirs, unlikely heroes rise, and kingdoms plunge into chaos. Drawing upon the deep wells of myth and history, his stories explore coming-of-age, mentorship, mercy, and resilience through vivid storytelling and compelling characters.
His debut novel, Dawn of Unity, launches a sweeping saga following warriors, mages, and monarchs as they face an encroaching evil. Praised for its intricate world—a fusion of magical fantasy and early medieval steampunk—Dawn of Unity captivates readers with its emotional depth and humanity.
When not storytelling, Nitish improves his illustration, cartography, and uses his background in the sciences to understand planet Earth. He’s always searching, listening to the whisper of stories carried on the wind, for the next tale to tell.
His debut novel, Dawn of Unity, launches a sweeping saga following warriors, mages, and monarchs as they face an encroaching evil. Praised for its intricate world—a fusion of magical fantasy and early medieval steampunk—Dawn of Unity captivates readers with its emotional depth and humanity.
When not storytelling, Nitish improves his illustration, cartography, and uses his background in the sciences to understand planet Earth. He’s always searching, listening to the whisper of stories carried on the wind, for the next tale to tell.
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April 11, 2023I beta-read a copy of this book in 2021, I remember enjoying it and my rating for the draft was 3 stars but I believe it has been improved since which is why I am leaving it without a rating here.
October 9, 2022
It's hard to do justice to a book like this in just a paragraph, so I'll make it short. The story is riveting and imaginative, with lovable characters you can't help but root for. Written by a talented writer with an intricate and gorgeous world in mind, this is what fantasy is all about. It's the kind of novel that sticks with you long after you're finished reading it.
Note: I was given a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Note: I was given a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
August 14, 2023
Great story The magic was easy to understand and the characters are interesting was fantasy but with a actual plot and not all about the magic I got this book as arc review for free and honest review
February 2, 2025
A complex and compelling journey through a fairly typical fantasy world. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
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