A teenage mage stands defiantly at the edge of a massive rune-lit magical academy as storm clouds part above, revealing swirling elemental energy in a dark, cinematic fantasy scene.

7 ways The Arcane Prophecy secedes from typical YA fantasy

ByTC Marti

YA fantasy follows specific genre formulas and tropes. But in typical TC Marti fashion, I’ve bucked a few of them because I felt like it.

The Arcane Prophecy might be Harry Potter-like, and trust me, the franchise inspired this work. But it’s not sanitized fiction you often see in mainstream publishing circles these days.

No, this work’s taking a path of its own, the way indie-published fiction should. It’s the YA fantasy story I’ve wanted to write for a long time, so damn it, I wasn’t watering it down for anyone.

What makes Arcane different? Here are seven ways it secedes from usual YA fantasy.

1 – No established villain early on

By the end of Chapter 1, I’ll convince you that Yote Diamondback’s sister, Jett, is the established villain here. Trust me, there’s a Lord Voldemort-like “boss bad guy” involved, and it ain’t Jett, who’s more of a Dudley Dursley, except she’s good-looking.

2 – You might miss the inciting incident

Hint: The inciting incident’s in Chapter 1. Like, the first scene. But chances are, you’re gonna miss it even when it becomes obvious toward the end of the book.

3 – Yote Diamondback isn’t in the worst-possible situation

Yote’s no Harry Potter. She doesn’t live in a cupboard under the stairs, her parents love her, and she’s generally well-liked. Well, Jett hates her, but that’s about it. So, Yote’s more ahead of the curve than a strong contingent of YA fantasy characters.

4 – Character archetypes don’t exist to the same degree

Yeah, you’ll get the love interest, the dorky best friend, a mentor, you name it. But they ain’t gonna be familiar if you’re used to formulaic fiction. And I throw more than a few curveballs in the process.

5 – The Arcane Prophecy is theme first, YA fantasy second

You know I write theme-based fiction. Or, at least you do now. We’re tapping into the message I’m conveying to readers, but with the YA fantasy backdrop. And if you take one look at my rants about public and traditional school, you’ll know what that overarching theme is.

6 – Yote already knows her magic

If you think I’m gonna give you a big-ass course on the work’s magical system, you’re dead wrong. Why? Because Yote already knows her magic. But don’t worry, you’ll learn the runes, how their combos create specific elemental attacks, and when to use such attacks. I make it easy enough to follow. And if you can’t follow it, then I’m gonna be 1,000 percent sure your old high school just passed everybody.

7 – The Arcane Prophecy opens to more than just sequels

The Arcane Prophecy by TC MartiHonestly, I got a big fucking series of lore drops planned for this one. I’m talking about work that’ll be exclusive only to select readers, and then some. So, if you’re a freeloader, then here’s your freebie and that’s all you’re getting, because I ain’t making any more of these works for free unless I’m handing out a small sample. Ever. Under any circumstance.

Not unless you pay up like a normal person who still values fiction. So, I’ll give you a chance to prove that you’re worth taking a flier on as a reader for The Arcane Prophecy. 

Just check out the first three chapters and see if the work’s a good fit for you. If you love unorthodox fiction that doesn’t ask permission to exist and doesn’t cater to established narratives, tropes, and archetypes, then welcome aboard. Odds are, you’ll enjoy this one. Now go read that three-chapter sample.

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