What is expected?
Read the book, then leave an honest review if you can. A positive review is never required. Thoughtful, specific reactions are more useful than praise.
An invitation before the wider release
The First Readers of Alwair
A small circle will enter The Apprentice early—and help carry its first honest echoes into the world.
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What is The Apprentice?
The first novel set in Alwair follows one of Mazakhal's most gifted young flyers after a forbidden flight ends in catastrophe and their mentor disappears. It is adult epic fantasy shaped by flight, consequence, belonging, unfamiliar cultures, and a world far larger than the canyon that raised them.
What selected readers receive
A place near the beginning.
- A complimentary digital advance reading copy.
- A personal welcome note from Ryan.
- Selected Alwair artwork and a digital field packet.
- Early notice of future work from Alwair.
- A Founding Reader digital emblem and bookplate.
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FOUNDING READERFIRST CIRCLE · THE APPRENTICE
FOUNDING READERFIRST CIRCLE · THE APPRENTICEThe reader’s part
Read freely. Respond honestly.
Which formats?
Selected readers may choose EPUB or PDF. This is a complimentary digital reading copy; print and audio copies are not included in this round.
When?
Plan to read within four weeks of receiving the book. Reviews may be shared during the week leading up to the release.
Where can reviews live?
Amazon, Goodreads, The StoryGraph, another retailer, a personal site, or the social space where you already talk about books. Please disclose that you received a complimentary advance copy.
Not an ordinary mailing list
The First Readers are a small, selected group with a specific book, reading window, and direct purpose. Applying does not add you to the general Alwair newsletter. Ryan will email only about this application and the First Reader experience unless you join the wider list separately.
Your signal
Apply to become a First Reader.
A few useful details will help Ryan assemble a varied circle of readers. The application takes about two minutes. Apply by .