Book Recap
The Beginning After the End Book 9 Recap & Catch-Up Guide
Book 9 Recap· Released
Catching up for Book 10? Here is everything you need to remember from Book 9. →
- Status
- Unverified
- Published Volumes
- 12
- Narrator
- Unverified
- Primer Read Time
- ~1 min
TL;DR
Arthur survives the Relictombs but is pulled into Alacryan politics and falsely accused of crimes. He must clear his name without drawing powerful enemies while searching for the power to control Fate, as the greatest threat of the war closes in on his loved ones in Dicathen (Goodreads blurb, paraphrased).
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I · The Main Plot
Where We Start
Arthur has survived the Relictombs and is in Alacrya (Goodreads blurb).
Major Plot Points & Spoilers
- He is pulled into Alacryan politics and falsely accused of crimes (blurb).
- He searches for the power to control Fate (blurb).
- Reviewers mention a tournament-style (Victoriad) arc and him becoming a professor again (spoilers).
- Reviewers say the Asura lord sends an assassin after Arthur's remaining family and orders the lances eliminated (spoiler).
- The final act is described by one reviewer as the series' most action-packed (reviewer).
Where the Book Leaves Off
The Goodreads page does not describe the ending. Reviewers say it answers some questions and raises more, and sets up the following volume; some find it rushed.
II · Characters & Personal Progression
Inner Circle Check-In
- Arthur Leywin: Operating in Alacrya under a false accusation (blurb); also called Grey in reviews.
- Cecilia: Reviewers say she is increasingly brainwashed (spoiler).
Key New Faces & Factions
Sends an assassin after Arthur's family (reviewer spoiler); identity not verified.
A rematch with Grey is mentioned by reviewers.
III · End-of-Book Stats & Power Gains
Major Skill & Body Gains
- Reviewer-reported transition to aether (spoiler); not confirmed from publisher text.
IV · Extras: Empire, Gear & World State
Territory & Faction Upgrades
None verified.
Ticking Clocks
- The greatest threat of the war closes on Arthur's loved ones in Dicathen (blurb).
- Asura forces target the lances and Arthur's family (reviewer spoiler).
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