Right from the first page, One Beginning is drenched in long-forgotten magic and ancient prophecy. Robin Song creates a world in which old myths awaken and long-forgotten promises start to rear their heads, welcoming readers into a mystery that’s as captivating as it is urgent.
The prologue establishes mood with a spooky song, a poem full of clues regarding the destiny of Aruein and the ones destined to restore balance. As the journey progresses, one realizes that Nani, Dasan, Shani, and Jamil have not gathered coincidentally. They are dreamers, guardians, and seekers of truth, announced by a long-forgotten prophecy buried in layers of time.
What is refreshing is that the prophecy does not control their every step. Rather, it is a thread, a whisper in the background that pushes them along. This gentle touch is what gives a lovely sense of destiny without taking away the characters’ free will. They still must choose, they must be afraid, and they must trust each other.
Along the way, one wonders: What actually happened to the lost races? Why did magic itself vanish? And who exactly is Nani? These enigmas, planted within the story’s timeline, leave readers in suspense and interest.
With hints of Tolkien lore and C.S. Lewis’s spiritual richness, One Beginning presents fantasy enthusiasts with a story filled with hope, ancient wisdom, and the excitement of destiny summoning.
