Description
In a world where destiny is a contract and power is a performance, a would-be villain sets out to become the Dark Lord—only to discover that ruling from the shadows is harder than any prophecy makes it sound. As alliances fracture and rivals close in, the quest becomes a high-stakes test of ambition, identity, and the cost of choosing a role you can’t simply outgrow. With each step toward domination, the story blends dark humor and sharp character work to explore what it means to be “evil” when survival, loyalty, and morality refuse to stay neatly separated. Django Wexler’s fast, witty style delivers a propulsive, character-driven adventure that turns classic fantasy tropes into something sly, surprising, and relentlessly entertaining.
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paperback
Orbit
Published Jan 1, 2024
ISBN: 9780316392204
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First Published
2024
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying by Django Wexler.