--- product_id: 340691944 title: "The Shadow of What Was Lost: Book One of the Licanius Trilogy" price: "€ 46.77" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/340691944-the-shadow-of-what-was-lost-book-one-of-licanius store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # 4.6/5 from 954 reviews Top 50 Coming of Age Fantasy rank 495g premium print edition The Shadow of What Was Lost: Book One of the Licanius Trilogy **Price:** € 46.77 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ”₯ Unlock the magic of destiny with every page turned! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Shadow of What Was Lost: Book One of the Licanius Trilogy - **How much does it cost?** € 46.77 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/340691944-the-shadow-of-what-was-lost-book-one-of-licanius) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Award-Winning Acclaim:** Join thousands of readers who rated it 4.6 stars for its gripping narrative. - β€’ **Epic Fantasy Masterpiece:** Dive into a debut novel that rivals the legends of Jordan and Sanderson. - β€’ **Rich, Immersive Worldbuilding:** Explore a complex universe filled with magic, secrets, and destiny. - β€’ **Multi-Perspective Storytelling:** Follow diverse protagonists with intertwining fates and mysteries. - β€’ **Perfect for Late-Night Reading:** A page-turner that keeps you hooked well past bedtime. ## Overview The Shadow of What Was Lost is a 495-gram printed fantasy novel by Orbit, ranked #49 in Coming of Age Fantasy and boasting a 4.6-star rating from 954 readers. This debut book offers a richly crafted world with multi-layered characters and a gripping plot that has earned comparisons to Wheel of Time, making it a must-read for fans of epic fantasy seeking immersive storytelling and complex magic systems. ## Description 'A storytelling assurance rare for a debut . . . Fans of Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson will find much to admire' Guardian AS DESTINY CALLS, A JOURNEY BEGINS Review: Wow - Una fantasΓ­a epica excepcional, con grandes personajes y una historia que atrapa a pesar de tener algunos cliches Review: Very enjoyable - This was a really enjoyable read. Echoes of the Wheel of Time with a prologue set before the main story and characters you don't know making pronouncements about things you don't know about. I liked it a lot. Then we get introduced to the world via our main POV Davian, a gifted (magician) in training who can't get magic to work for him. We have two further POV's, Davian's friends Wirr and Asha and a final one in a young man called Caeden who has no memories other than the last few weeks who has been accused of massacring an entire village. It's an interesting world created by the author with a rich history. There's an area to the north that's been bound for thousands of years with no entry in or out. Twenty years ago there was an uprising against the gifted who were in charge and most of them were killed. The few remaining were forced into a binding which severely restricted the use of magic. There are a couple of remaining schools open where all gifted are trained but they are looked down upon by the general populace and are overseen by the rulers in charge. It's into this world that our protagonists are thrown into and things start happening, secrets come to light and new secrets are discovered. Our POV's are all likeable, each with their own agency and plot with mysteries to be revealed for each. Caeden's was particularly good in that you knew almost immediately there was something big behind him and it did not disappoint. This has been compared to the Wheel of Time and I can see why. It's got that similar feel to it, ordinary characters with the whiff of destiny on them. There are secrets, oh so many secrets, prophecies, ancient beings, a big bad, a persecuted magic wielding people, and even a Shadar Logoth type city! Having said this I still found it quite original and interesting and even if there are a fair amount of tropes present, as long as they are done well then there's a reason tropes became so in the first place. The characters are good and easy to like, though perhaps lacking a bit of depth. There's a lot hidden and a few times I was nearly as frustrated as the characters trying to figure out what was going on and who to trust. There are a lot of names and places and I found it hard to keep track of, a glossary would have been handy. I went online and found one on the author's site but unfortunately it spoiled a pretty huge reveal which was disappointing. Don't do that. Other than that I found it a very exciting and interesting book and it kept me up too late far too many times, which is always a great sign. For a debut book this is amazing and I can't wait to delve into the next one. Luckily I already bought it! ## Features - Item Trademark: ORBIT - manufacturer: Orbit - Item Weight: grams, pounds, 1.09128819690, 495. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #26,512 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #49 in Coming of Age Fantasy #147 in Sword & Sorcery Fantasy #200 in Epic Fantasy | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 954 Reviews | ## Images ![The Shadow of What Was Lost: Book One of the Licanius Trilogy - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81vETyD6BwL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow *by B***O on 12 February 2026* Una fantasΓ­a epica excepcional, con grandes personajes y una historia que atrapa a pesar de tener algunos cliches ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very enjoyable *by B***Y on 10 December 2018* This was a really enjoyable read. Echoes of the Wheel of Time with a prologue set before the main story and characters you don't know making pronouncements about things you don't know about. I liked it a lot. Then we get introduced to the world via our main POV Davian, a gifted (magician) in training who can't get magic to work for him. We have two further POV's, Davian's friends Wirr and Asha and a final one in a young man called Caeden who has no memories other than the last few weeks who has been accused of massacring an entire village. It's an interesting world created by the author with a rich history. There's an area to the north that's been bound for thousands of years with no entry in or out. Twenty years ago there was an uprising against the gifted who were in charge and most of them were killed. The few remaining were forced into a binding which severely restricted the use of magic. There are a couple of remaining schools open where all gifted are trained but they are looked down upon by the general populace and are overseen by the rulers in charge. It's into this world that our protagonists are thrown into and things start happening, secrets come to light and new secrets are discovered. Our POV's are all likeable, each with their own agency and plot with mysteries to be revealed for each. Caeden's was particularly good in that you knew almost immediately there was something big behind him and it did not disappoint. This has been compared to the Wheel of Time and I can see why. It's got that similar feel to it, ordinary characters with the whiff of destiny on them. There are secrets, oh so many secrets, prophecies, ancient beings, a big bad, a persecuted magic wielding people, and even a Shadar Logoth type city! Having said this I still found it quite original and interesting and even if there are a fair amount of tropes present, as long as they are done well then there's a reason tropes became so in the first place. The characters are good and easy to like, though perhaps lacking a bit of depth. There's a lot hidden and a few times I was nearly as frustrated as the characters trying to figure out what was going on and who to trust. There are a lot of names and places and I found it hard to keep track of, a glossary would have been handy. I went online and found one on the author's site but unfortunately it spoiled a pretty huge reveal which was disappointing. Don't do that. Other than that I found it a very exciting and interesting book and it kept me up too late far too many times, which is always a great sign. For a debut book this is amazing and I can't wait to delve into the next one. Luckily I already bought it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fantastic book! For a bedut book is is unbelievably super! A must read for fantasy Fans & Lovers! *by A***. on 6 October 2020* This First book is great & it starts already in a fantastic way! The Story accelerates in a great way. The 3 characters Davian, Will & Asha are all 3 very likable & each one is complex & develops greatly! It is a vast & complicated but very interesting world with many different fractions & Empires who are integrated into a great storyline! If you like Game of thrones & Lord of the rings then you should read this book! 5 Starts & in my opinion a Must Read for any Fantasy Fan! ## Frequently Bought Together - Shadow Of What Was Lost (Licanius Trilogy) - The Light of All That Falls (The Licanius Trilogy, 3) - An Echo of Things to Come (The Licanius Trilogy, 2) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/340691944-the-shadow-of-what-was-lost-book-one-of-licanius](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/340691944-the-shadow-of-what-was-lost-book-one-of-licanius) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-29*