The Art of Prophecy is an action-packed and sweeping tale of adventure. It follows Jian, who was always supposed to be the chosen one- until one day that all changes. Luckily he has Tashi looking out for him, the best martial artist of her generation. Meanwhile, a rebel named Sali moves to rally her people, as Jian and Tashi fight for survival. This is the type of book where I don’t want to say too much in the synopsis, I would rather just hand you the book. This is a fantastic start to what promises to be an epic fantasy series.

Wesley Chu expertly plays with expectations about what it means to be the chosen one and the fickle nature of prophecy. His writing is vivid and filled with cinematic battles. Chu also writes excellent witty banter, leading to lots of hilarious quotes and comedy woven in throughout. One of my favorite parts was seeing the character growth from Jian and learning more about Tashi’s background. I also loved the banter between Sali and Qisami; I’m looking forward to seeing where their battles lead. The Art of Prophecy did such a great job with important world-building and character growth; I can’t wait for book two! Readers who love complex politics, engaging characters, and breathtaking battles will love The Art of Prophecy.

Thank you so much to Wesley Chu, Del Rey, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.