Sufficiently Advanced Magic
Five years ago, Corin Cadence’s brother entered the Serpent Spire — a colossal tower with ever-shifting rooms, traps, and monsters. Those who survive the spire’s trials return home with an attunement: a mark granting the bearer magical powers. According to legend, those few who reach the top of the tower will be granted a boon by the spire’s goddess.
He never returned.
Now, it’s Corin’s turn. He’s headed to the top floor, on a mission to meet the goddess.
If he can survive the trials, Corin will earn an attunement, but that won’t be sufficient to survive the dangers on the upper levels. For that, he’s going to need training, allies, and a lot of ingenuity.
The journey won’t be easy, but Corin won’t stop until he gets his brother back.
This novel is the first entry in the Arcane Ascension series, which is part of a shared universe that includes other series by the same author, such as The War of Broken Mirrors and Weapons and Wielders. While these series can be read independently, they feature interweaving narratives and character crossovers that become more prominent as the stories progress.
The author provides multiple reading paths depending on whether you prefer to follow a specific series or experience the world's connections as they unfold. Starting with this book is widely considered the most common entry point for new readers, though some choose to read the author's other series first to catch earlier references.
