Books in the Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles (light novel) series

Contains the complete Volumes 1-2!Rio has known nothing but solitude, hunger, and an overwhelming thirst for revenge. But from the humble beginnings of a poor orphan comes a rebirth that turns the Galarc Kingdom on its head. Rio's awakened magical abilities¿and a chance encounter with royalty¿earn him a ticket to the most prestigious academy in the land. Naturally, the orphan boy catches the judgmental eye of more than a few nobles, though he is ever under the watchful gaze of a beautiful and doting instructor. Through his trials and tribulations, Riös prowess opens the door to an adventure spanning continents, international incidents, love triangles¿even an assassination attempt by an adorable werefox girl. Can Rio find himself while protecting the ones he loves? The stakes have never been higher as worlds collide!

Proven appeal of subject: Over 15,000 copies of this series have been sold as eBooks. Japanese turnout is strong, with a manga adaptation also released in monthly serialisation and an anime adaptation airing in Summer 2021! Genre staying power: A fantasy roller-coaster of intensity, Seirei Gensouki combines action with intimate emotional moments to keep the reader coming back for more. The serialised storytelling also encourages returning for the next volume! Artwork: Multiple full-page illustrations (including color front matter) add extra value and provide crossover appeal with the manga buying audience.