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If you're looking for your next epic fantasy fix brimming with courtly intrigue, intricate worldbuilding, and untrustworthy fey that can't lie, then you're in the right place!

I'm really excited that you want to apply to join my ARC team.

For those of you unaware, an ARC reader is someone who receives a copy of a book before it's published so they can provide their honest insight on review platforms and social media. To make things clear, I will only be providing this ARC in eBook format. eARCs will be available globally and will be sent by early May. 

Below are further details about my novel and questions that will help me understand what drew your interest. 
Please don't feel you have to be an experienced ARC reader prior to this to receive a copy of my ARC. If you're willing to try to read my book and leave an honest review then I will be appreciative. And since your time is valuable, I'll also be providing a link to the first few chapters so you can make an informed decision.

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Champion of Death Blurb and Details
Blurb

It is the holy Mictlan Festival – a time when the spirits of the dead return to their loved ones. But when a religious leader is assassinated in Terrahgonia’s capital city, war is unleashed.

As a godless shadow mage, Emperor Stefan is mistrusted in his position as ruler of Terrahgonia. Though, with war on the horizon there is opportunity. To secure his reign and unite his people around him, he needs a victory.

However, an empire is more than its throne. Determined to use every resource available, Stefan manipulates all those around him, including cutthroat mercenaries, a lowborn blood mage, and the man he loves.

By forcing his sister, Illyria, to wed an enigmatic fey king, the emperor gains the advantage he needs most. Yet the ways of the Unseelie fey are seldom what they seem, and more is at stake than what a mortal can comprehend. For while the emperor defends his crown, a hidden conflict rages among the gods that will test Stefan’s loyalties.

POV: This is a multi-POV novel, following 4 main characters.
Genre: Adult Epic Fantasy/Dark Fantasy
Length: 130k words approx. It is the first in a series.
Language: UK English - expect spellings like 'realised' instead of 'realized'; words like 'trousers' instead of 'pants' 
Release Date/Review Deadline: 16/September/2025 (Let me know if you need a little more time, though)

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Content Warnings and Mental Health Check

Please be aware that Champion of Death is a dark epic fantasy novel meant for adults, with themes and tropes some readers may find uncomfortable. 
Though not explicitly a romance novel, there are romantic subplots. I have tried not to be too gratuitous or insensitive with any potential triggers, but do please take care of yourself. Below is a non-exhaustive list of content warnings:

 

Graphic

●       Scenes of graphic violence and murder

●       Blood and death

●       An execution and a ritualistic rite involving human sacrifice

●       Depictions of war

Moderate

●       Emotional manipulation

●       Kidnapping

●       Depiction of auditory hallucinations and anxiety

●       There is a system of slavery throughout the empires, and two of the MCs are forced to work as assassins

●       Mentions of child abuse

●       Open door sex scenes

●       Toxic relationships

●       Swearing

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🐉 Catch up with you soon, my fellow Bookdragon!

ARC selection notifications will arrive by email and ARCs will be sent as soon as I am able. If you have any questions, email mufunde@wadzanai.com or DM me on Instagram at @wmufunde.

Thank you for taking the time to support me! This means the world to me and I'm super excited to have the chance to take you on this winding journey.
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