#10 in Fantasy
The Will of the Many
- 720
- Pages
- about 13 h
- Reading time
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Our view
The first Hierarchy novel earns its 720 pages with an academy setting that feels lived-in, a well-worked magic system and schemes nested inside other schemes. The supporting cast is as strong as the lead, and the final pages overturn enough to leave far more questions than answers. Best for readers who enjoy dark, intricate fantasy and can live with an ending that points firmly at the sequel.
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About the book
The Will of the Many is an epic fantasy novel written by Australian author James Islington and published by Saga Press in 2023. It is the first book in The Hierarchy series, with a second book, The Strength of the Few, published on 11 November 2025.
Reading order · Hierarchy
Full order & progress →- The Will of the ManyThis book
8.98.9 / 10 - The Strength of the Few
8.28.2 / 10
Where the score comes from
The sources average 9.0 across 1,528 ratings. With that many, the reader vote carries 91% of the weight and the score stays at 8.9 — the Fantasy average of 8.0 barely moves it.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 9.4 | 10 | 1% |
| Hardcover | 9.0 | 1.5K | 99% |
Frequently asked
How long is The Will of the Many?
It has 720 pages — longer than 74% of the ranked books in Fantasy.
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