Prodigy

Author's Note

We've officially reached the end of the first trilogy. What started as a standalone story somehow evolved into a full-blown series — and Prodigy marks the third chapter in this unexpected journey. Honestly? It wouldn't have happened without you. (Okay, maybe a little bit of me, too.)

Fun fact: this book was delayed by about two months due to a kidney issue. Nothing too serious — just my body telling me that high-protein diets aren't always the flex they sound like. I'm doing great now, no worries. In fact, this book ended up changing more than just the series — it changed me. Since then, I've been living a bit healthier (or at least trying to).

During that downtime, I got hooked on Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. One particular battle scene left such an impression that it lit the creative spark behind Prodigy's core. The magic system in Frieren deeply inspired this book — it gave me the chance to finally expand the arcane mechanics of this world, something I didn't fully explore back in Fate of the Marked.

And if you're picking up some Harry Potter vibes — yes, I grew up with it. That world definitely cast a shadow here.

Funny thing, though: Breon wasn't even supposed to be the main character. Originally, that spotlight was meant for Sir Cedric Valenforth, the Perfect Knight. But the more I wrote, the more Breon just... fit. His story felt more personal, more necessary — not just for him, but for the series as a whole.