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Paths of Akashic

Book 1: Initiation

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Paths of Akashic

Written by: Bainin
Narrated by: Adam Stubbs, Mia Fothergill
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The Initiation has begun. As the universe merges into the multiverse, its inhabitants are thrust into a trial designed to prepare them for the sweeping changes that will redefine existence itself.

Alistair’s life is turned upside down when he is abruptly separated from his friends and family. As the universe slowly transforms and new laws take hold, everyone within his universe is cast into the trial—a crucible of survival and transformation. Before being set on his path, Alistair encounters a system avatar—a brief and enigmatic guide who offers little explanation, guidance, or aid before sending him and the rest of his universe into the unknown.

Stranded on a trial world, Alistair must fight to survive. Delving into dungeons, hunting great beasts, and navigating the diverse Trial Worlds and Subspaces, he begins a desperate quest to reunite with his loved ones.

Along the way, he finds his soulmate—a demoness from another world. Together, they face the trial, forge bonds, and grow stronger as they uncover what the future holds for them and the rest of their universe.

©2024 Bainin (P)2024 Royal Guard Publishing LLC Action & Adventure Fantasy Humorous Science Fiction Emotionally Gripping Parallel Universe
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story overall is ok, I just found it to be too much too quickly. too many powers and too many power gains in rapid succession.

everyone seems like a master of one thing or another even though its only been a few weeks of the "trails".

that being said, character dynamics and interactions are done well and mesh well with each other.

everything and the kitchen sink

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Its not over the top, and a bit slow to in the first half of the book. Once he meets up with others, the pace picks up. Dont worry about the soulmate thing. Its handled well as part of the story and is not what i expected when i read the summary.

not what i expected

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This is one of the better litrpg apocalypses and has enough unique things about it that it stands out more than most plus it doesn't have an outrageous level of skill descriptions It's got a bit but not as long winded as most happy I found the series.

surprisingly good

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The setting is similar to other system apocalypse books e.g. tiltes, concepts, akashic records (sounds familiar?), but the plot is pretty unique. I actually prefer this book over the others because:
* MC is sociable, has a combat related background, pretty good at tinkering with magic (skills), and is somewhat a battle maniac (not just a "normie")
* MC found a partner, who was a true equal and also well-written
* system is not homicidal
* no meddling gods (so far)
* battles are descriptive without being a drag, both in text lengh and in actualy duration (there are no hours-long fights of attrition via potion chugging)
* duet narraion is my favorite style of audio books

a lot better than expected

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