Unintended Cultivator by Eric Dontigney

By Kasper Tsang

Genres: Fantasy, Adventure

Age Range: 14-25

Summary: Sen never dreamed of ascension. Such were the aspirations of the rich young nobles, not orphans like him, scraping together a meager living on the streets of Orchard’s Reach. However, when destiny takes an unexpected turn, Sen finds himself thrust into the role of a cultivator’s disciple. Chosen over the nobles who once looked down on him, he is adopted into a makeshift family of three ancient cultivators, each with a lifetime of knowledge and insights. These old monsters will teach Sen everything they can, from the art of the jian and spear to the mysteries of arcane alchemy. Yet, on the path to defying the heavens, Sen will have to make difficult choices. He needs to decide what kind of person he wants to be, and what mark he wants to leave on the world. Because when his training ends, he will have the power to shake the world. He will also have formidable enemies who will do anything to put him back in his place…

This book and series follows the premise of a poor orphan who was taken in by legendary cultivators, and afterward explore the world on his own. Because of his isolation, this book covers how Sen, the protagonist of this novel, discover a new understanding of the world, encountering many new experiences and people on his journey. My favorite part about this novel is that the author writes an engaging story for the reader, immersing them in the world being written, and while reading it truly feels like you are following along the journey of the protagonist. This book is focused more on teenagers and young adults, as it is a coming of age and also an book about exploring the wonders of the world. I defiantly recommend those who also enjoy books such as Percy Jackson and Cradle to check this book out.