The Withered King (Tempest Blades #1) by Ricardo Victoria

Fionn is the wielder of a legendary Tempest Blade, and he is blessed - or cursed - by The Gift. Though his days as a warrior are long over, his past leaves him full of guilt and regret. Life, however, has other plans for him, when he agrees to help a friend locate a missing person. Gaby and Alex never expected to become heroes... until they met Fionn. As an ancient evil arises and consumes the land, Fionn must help them to master their own Gifts and Tempest Blades. Together the three of them, and their friends will chart a course aboard the flying ship Figaro to save the planet. Will Fionn's past be an anchor, or will he overcome the one failure from his former life before time runs out? In a world where magic and science intermingle, anything is possible. Including second chances.

Young Adult • Diversity Representation/BIPOC/Own Voices • Fantasy/Superheroes • Diversity Representation/Mental Health • Fantasy/Science Fantasy

Content Warning: PTSD

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Had fun reading this book. Reminds me a bit of the Helix series by J.C.M. Berne with witty banter, characters with superpowers and lots of adventure. Haven't read book 2 yet but I certainly will sometime since I have the whole series.