Forged for Destiny, Andrew Knighton
Forged for Destiny, Andrew Knighton
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Forged for Destiny

Author: Andrew Knighton

Series: Forged For Destiny #1

Narrator: Stewart Crank

Unabridged: 13 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Orbit

Published: 04/15/2025


Synopsis

Raul has a destiny: claim his birthright as the last surviving heir of King Balbainus and lead his conquered people to freedom. 

The signs are all there—his birthmark, in the shape of Balbainus’ halfmoon and dagger sigil, the gemstone-hilted sword he found in his parents’ inn, and the sudden influx of illegal books featuring the late king’s lineage. Nevermind that his ma is a hidden scribe writing a play about Balbainus’ return, or that his da, a hardened warrior, has been training him to fight since he could stand. Or the fact that his sword doesn’t seem very old at all, he feels much more comfortable reading than fighting, and his birthmark is looking more and more like a burn scar…

As Raul leaves his simple village life to start a rebellion against the tyrannical Dunholmi government, he begins to wonder if his destiny is more someone else’s plan for a future he doesn’t want to be a part of. He’ll go along with things, for now, if only to prove that change can come from kindness instead of outright destruction. 

After all, destiny is what you make of it. 

Reviews

Goodreads review by Anna on April 17, 2025

Who is this book for? Readers nostalgic for ye olde pseudo-medieval-Western-European feudal fantasy with a naive white male farmboy going on his coming of age hero's journey while a rebellion against an evil emperor / king / duke / governor etc. is brewing. Except that he doesn't have any special ma......more

Goodreads review by Carla on May 05, 2025

I received this Title in a Goodreads Giveaway. This book is well written and full of a great imagination. Lots of action in this one. Raul is used as a pawn by his adoptive Mother, but he doesn't know it. She tells of a prophecy of a hero reincarnate that will come back and save their peoples empire......more

Goodreads review by Katie on May 07, 2025

An excellent tale about a chosen one who's not actually a chosen one at all! False prophecies, rugged warriors with a heart of gold, a quest to bring down the empire!......more

Goodreads review by Nichole on March 25, 2025

Eighteen years ago the city of Pavuno was invaded by the Dunholmi. The royal family was killed. A baby was saved by a diviner and a soldier. The baby will grow up to play a very big part in overthrowing the Dunholmi. He is the chosen one. I really loved this take on the chosen one trope. I liked the......more

Goodreads review by Andrea on February 28, 2025

The city of Pavuno falls to Dunholmi invasion, and an orphaned baby is swept away to the backwater farms of the Winding Vales. For eighteen years, Raul is raised by the steadfast warrior Valens and the scheming scribe Prisca, enjoying a peaceful but isolated life. Yet Raul senses his destiny is diff......more