Realm of Hope (Realm of Hope Trilogy Book 1)

Darkness is rising...
In the Mortal Realm, legends of ancient heroes live on—warriors from powerful bloodlines who rose to defend their lands, aided by the Gods. But centuries later, a relentless darkness has spread, consuming all six worlds of the Realm. Shadowed creatures grow stronger with each passing decade, and even with advancements in magic and technology, nations crumble.

To fight back, the descendants of past heroes have formed a coalition, training from childhood to become elite warriors known as Agents. These warriors don’t just battle—they grow stronger, sharpen their abilities, and rank up through grueling trials. Among them is Skye, a young heroine cursed with terrifying yet immense power. She and her team must climb the ranks, mastering their supernatural abilities and legendary weapons, all while unraveling the truth behind the Realm’s collapse.

With each battle, they level up—but the mysteries lurking in the shadows may be stronger than they ever imagined. The fate of the Realm rests in their hands, but to save it, they must push beyond their limits before it's too late.

For the fate of the Realm rests in their hands.
Gripping and action-filled, Realm of Hope is an epic science-fantasy tale for video game and tabletop RPG fans! It’s filled with magic, supernatural powers, and a large and diverse cast, perfect for those who love Percy Jackson & The Olympians, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Kingdom Hearts, and epic fantasy books like Mistborn. Realm of Hope is the first installment in the trilogy and sets up the Celestial Legacies Universe. E.L.Li’s debut novel depicts modern themes of dealing with loss, self-doubt, acceptance, rising to pressure, and expecting the unexpected.

Content Warning: Graphic violence, death, suicide, depictions of PTSD & gore.

Reviews
“Realm of Hope is a thrilling roller coaster of emotions. Fantasy fans will not want to miss this one!” -E.S. Fein, author of Points of Origin

“Realm of Hope is well presented, rich, and diverse. If you are looking for a YA book that is full of action, full of monsters, and full of emotional struggle, I would recommend this book!” -E.M. Duffield-Fuller, author of Felgrim

“I recommend this novel for anyone who enjoys a rich worldbuild and a lot of Marvel-level abilities and action scenes in their books, as this novel contains both spades.” -Larema Dixon, author of Snowborn

“This was a captivating story. There were so many references to other books and shows. The action scenes were SO well written and creative. They amazed me every single time.” -Goodreads review

“I struggled to find anything wrong with this book. There was so much action and adventure and such strong female leads.” -Goodreads review

“The level of detail and world building is in a different level. Everytime you think you know what's going to happen there is a twist you didn't expect, this is 100% a must-read.” -Goodreads review