Lightbringer Brent Weeks ~upd~

Then there is Kip, Gavin’s illegitimate son. Kip begins the series as an overweight, self-loathing teenager—a stark contrast to the traditional fantasy hero. His journey is one of the most satisfying arcs in the genre. He does not instantly become a warrior; he struggles with body image, imposter syndrome, and the shadow of his famous father. Kip’s evolution into a leader is hard-won, marked by failure, loss, and gradual maturity.

– A stunning, if occasionally flawed, epic that redefines what magic can be. lightbringer brent weeks