The Art of Legend: A Novel (The War Arts Saga)

By: Wesley Chu

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Synopsis: A humbled prince, a grumpy grandmaster, and a ragtag band of heroes find out what it takes to become truly legendary, in the conclusion to the epic fantasy trilogy lauded as &“dramatic, fun, thoughtful, clever, and (literally) punchy&” (Kirkus Reviews).&“Electrifying, thrilling, and a glorious, romantic ride.&”—Robert Jackson Bennett on The Art of ProphecyOnce in a faraway kingdom there was a man prophesied to be the chosen one, who would defeat a great villain, the Eternal Khan, and save the kingdom.But then the Eternal Khan died . . . and the prophecy was broken.For Jian, the fated hero, this could have been a moment to succumb to despair. But instead, he chose to create his own destiny. He studied under Taishi, his curmudgeonly but beloved mentor, to become a great warrior.With war on the horizon—and rumors of the Khan&’s return brewing—a band of unlikely allies are also on their own missions. There&’s Sali, a gruff warrior who is also forging a path different from the one her culture created for her, and Qisami, an assassin whose cold heart might actually be made of gold. And Taishi has gathered a band of other elderly grandmasters to help Jian live up to his destiny.Because some heroes aren&’t simply born legends—they choose to become legendary. And great heroes do not stand alone but are stronger together.Look for all the novels of the War Arts Saga:THE ART OF PROPHECY • THE ART OF DESTINY • THE ART OF LEGEND