Waiting on Wednesday – Forged For Destiny by Andrew Knighton

Welcome to my weekly segment, Waiting on Wednesday, where I look at upcoming books that I am planning to order and review in the next few months and which I think I will really enjoy. Stay tuned to see reviews of these books when I get a copy of them. For this latest Waiting on Wednesday, I check out an awesome upcoming fantasy book that looks to bring the laughs with Forged For Destiny by Andrew Kingston.

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Here at the Unseen Library, we’re a big fan of all things fantasy, whether that be compelling epics, elaborate tales of woe, or action-laded adventures. However, sometimes it’s nice to settle in with a fun book that parodies the genre, which is why the upcoming book, Forged For Destiny has caught my attention.

A compelling new read from Andrew Knighton, Forged For Destiny looks set to be an entertaining satire on the classic chosen one story, as a supposed long-lost prince and hero begins to doubt his destiny on route to claim the throne. Set for release late June 2025, Forged For Destiny sounds really cool, and I love the fantastic and entertaining plot synopsis laid out below. I have a strong feeling that Forged For Destiny is going to be one of the more unique and captivating fantasy novels of 2025, and I cannot wait to get my hands on it.

Plot 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.