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Affer is a land filled with demons, angels, elves, humans, the dammed, and hybrids. Tensions ripple through each group, as the humans' rapid morphing and advancement make the other groups uneasy. A war ensues, and mankind is enslaved. Five hundred years later, Fletcher, a blacksmith, has a plan to escape the demons keeping him captive. Weeks pass, and Fletcher and others prepare for a massive battle. Fletcher lives in the hope that his dream of freedom for himself and other humans can become a reality. However, the battle in which Fletcher engages is a centuries-old one, one in which Fletcher must remember—and battle to maintain—his identity and his dream of self-determination. His fight, however, is not only for himself. It is a fight for the future of his people.
This fast-paced book takes its audience through sweeping, fantastical landscapes. It is a realm where humanity's realms gave way for new beings and new social structures to thrive. The book offers a sci-fi-driven take on revolutions and social collapse. It also places concepts such as colonialism under a new, thought-provoking lens. Thus, the book's ability to pose and consider socio-political elements inherent in today's current events conversations makes it stand out from other books in the genre. The book is also a testament to the magic of worldbuilding and the potential a blank page offers an author with a keen, clear imagination. Fletcher, too, is an inspiration. Fletcher's boldness and determination, as well as his concern for others, make him an intriguing character who is well developed throughout the book. Fans of sci-fi and fantasy will truly appreciate this adventuresome novel.