Although the people of Naissus don’t celebrate Christmas (pretty reasonable since they follow the Religion of Orion and some other minor faiths, and not Christianity) we however felt that you all deserved a Christmas treat.
Very soon you will be able to read the 2nd edition of The Cursed Child: A Naissus Legend 1.
How does this work in practice? Well, if you own the Kindle Edition, simply update your kindle library and it will automatically download the new edition, are you a paperback customer? Then simply send a copy of your receipt to: Info@naissusbooks.com And we will send you a free E-book (PDF or Epub, depending on your preference.)
Unfortunately, due to printing costs and logistics through Amazon, we cant send a new copy of the print edition.
The files have been uploaded to Amazon and within 72 hours it will be available for you all!
So what is the 2nd edition? besides a new copy, what is new? I thought we would let our editor Morgan answer that with the foreword from the 2nd edition:
Foreword to the second edition
We are pleased to see how the world of Naisuss is slowly but surely finding its audience. When I was first introduced to this setting, it was immediately clear that this story had the potential to become a classic.
The world-building is extensive, presenting a world that feels lived in and internally consistent. It exists not merely to serve the plot but seems to persist outside of it as well. This is an aspect that is sometimes overlooked but crucial for high-quality fantasy. The characters are equally well developed, each with their own motivations and unique voices. They exist as real people rather than caricatures, a quality that became all the more apparent in later installments as the world expanded and their inner lives were explored more deeply through dialogue and perspective.
As the series progressed, and as I had the pleasure of editing the later installments, “The Price of Pride” and “The Weight of the Sword”, it became clear that the first novella, although still strong, appeared slightly less polished. This observation was echoed in the thoughtful and valuable feedback we received from readers. As quality and reader satisfaction are of utmost importance, such feedback is always taken seriously.
Even more importantly, as the story and world that Vikander has created continue to grow and deepen it is essential that the entire series receives the same care and attention.
For that reason, we decided the first novella deserved further refinement and polish to bring it fully in line with the rest of the work. Something I am confident has now been achieved. The plot remains unchanged, so readers of the first edition have missed nothing.
Our hope is merely that this revised edition provides a smoother and more consistent reading experience, allowing the prose to flow more naturally and the characters and environment to feel even more vivid and alive. I wish you an engaging and rewarding read!
Morgan Wyn-Jones , Editor
