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Shadeslinger
- The Ripple System, Book 1 (A Fantasy LitRPG Series)
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
- Length: 21 hrs and 32 mins
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Black Sand Baron
- The Ripple System, Book 2
- Written by: Kyle Kirrin, Portal Books
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
- Length: 20 hrs and 1 min
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The manhunt has officially begun. Now the target of a game-wide Holy War, Ned is forced to flee the Onyx Sands. The odds are stacked against him; Tyrann has tens of thousands of followers, a religion that’s spreading like wildfire, and a powerful god that will be stepping into the world of EBO in a matter of days. Meanwhile, Ned’s allies are a squirrel-exploding bard, a repurposed home security system who takes her instructions far too literally, and a wildly unreliable talking axe named Frank. But even as the inevitable conflict draws closer, change is coming to EBO.
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A great read with excellent narration!
- By CPadget on 2023-01-22
Written by: Kyle Kirrin, and others
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Gilded Ghost
- The Ripple System, Book 3
- Written by: Kyle Kirrin
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
- Length: 21 hrs and 28 mins
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Now the site of EBO’s first completed Red Cathedral, the Onyx Delta has become the center of the virtual world, and the entire player base is descending on Ned’s city to try their hand at the fearsome new raid and reap the game-changing rewards within. At the same time, a powerful, menacing guild is running roughshod over the western continents, razing every city in their wake and winning Frank’s obnoxiously loud approval from afar. But Ned knows that it’s only a matter of time before their forces sail east to the delta and attempt to burn down everything he’s built.
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Fantastic
- By Jeff shubert on 2022-12-19
Written by: Kyle Kirrin
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Defiance of the Fall 8
- Written by: TheFirstDefier, JF Brink
- Narrated by: Pavi Proczko
- Length: 23 hrs and 22 mins
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Just after arriving in Twilight Harbor, Zac finds himself enlisted by the Draugr Catheya to participate in a once-in-a-millennium trial. The rewards are exactly what he needs to advance his cultivation.
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We need side stories
- By Newe on 2023-01-27
Written by: TheFirstDefier, and others
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Primal Hunter 4
- A LitRPG Adventure (The Primal Hunter)
- Written by: Zogarth
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
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Follow Jake as he explores this new vast multiverse filled with challenges and opportunities, and as he grows in power and slowly transforms from a bored office worker to a true apex hunter.
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Waiting
- By Jennifer on 2023-01-24
Written by: Zogarth
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He Who Fights with Monsters 8
- A LitRPG Adventure (He Who Fights with Monsters, Book 8)
- Written by: Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell
- Narrated by: Heath Miller
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After a much longed-for reunion, Jason Asano works on moving past old traumas as he looks to a brighter future. Despite warnings of danger that awaits him, he gets back in the saddle as an adventurer, ready to tackle new challenges. But as enemies that have lurked in the background start moving into the light, those challenges are not hard to find.
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Not a lot actually happens
- By Theodore L. on 2022-12-16
Written by: Shirtaloon, and others
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Fury
- Unbound, Book 4
- Written by: Nicoli Gonnella
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
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Felix Nevarre, slayer of the Ravager King and destroyer of Domains, isn't going down without a fight. The Guild Tower has fallen, and Haarwatch has been split into factions vying for supremacy, and the people despair as monsters overrun the city. Bloody battle is waged through the streets, but Felix’s power has grown—his core stuffed full with the spoils of his victory—and he's looking to put it to use. When the Inquisition advances its grip on the city and waves of monsters attack, he pushes back.
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Awesome
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Written by: Nicoli Gonnella
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Black Sand Baron
- The Ripple System, Book 2
- Written by: Kyle Kirrin, Portal Books
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
- Length: 20 hrs and 1 min
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The manhunt has officially begun. Now the target of a game-wide Holy War, Ned is forced to flee the Onyx Sands. The odds are stacked against him; Tyrann has tens of thousands of followers, a religion that’s spreading like wildfire, and a powerful god that will be stepping into the world of EBO in a matter of days. Meanwhile, Ned’s allies are a squirrel-exploding bard, a repurposed home security system who takes her instructions far too literally, and a wildly unreliable talking axe named Frank. But even as the inevitable conflict draws closer, change is coming to EBO.
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A great read with excellent narration!
- By CPadget on 2023-01-22
Written by: Kyle Kirrin, and others
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Gilded Ghost
- The Ripple System, Book 3
- Written by: Kyle Kirrin
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
- Length: 21 hrs and 28 mins
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Now the site of EBO’s first completed Red Cathedral, the Onyx Delta has become the center of the virtual world, and the entire player base is descending on Ned’s city to try their hand at the fearsome new raid and reap the game-changing rewards within. At the same time, a powerful, menacing guild is running roughshod over the western continents, razing every city in their wake and winning Frank’s obnoxiously loud approval from afar. But Ned knows that it’s only a matter of time before their forces sail east to the delta and attempt to burn down everything he’s built.
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Fantastic
- By Jeff shubert on 2022-12-19
Written by: Kyle Kirrin
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Defiance of the Fall 8
- Written by: TheFirstDefier, JF Brink
- Narrated by: Pavi Proczko
- Length: 23 hrs and 22 mins
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Just after arriving in Twilight Harbor, Zac finds himself enlisted by the Draugr Catheya to participate in a once-in-a-millennium trial. The rewards are exactly what he needs to advance his cultivation.
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We need side stories
- By Newe on 2023-01-27
Written by: TheFirstDefier, and others
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Primal Hunter 4
- A LitRPG Adventure (The Primal Hunter)
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- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
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Follow Jake as he explores this new vast multiverse filled with challenges and opportunities, and as he grows in power and slowly transforms from a bored office worker to a true apex hunter.
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Waiting
- By Jennifer on 2023-01-24
Written by: Zogarth
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He Who Fights with Monsters 8
- A LitRPG Adventure (He Who Fights with Monsters, Book 8)
- Written by: Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell
- Narrated by: Heath Miller
- Length: 18 hrs and 12 mins
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After a much longed-for reunion, Jason Asano works on moving past old traumas as he looks to a brighter future. Despite warnings of danger that awaits him, he gets back in the saddle as an adventurer, ready to tackle new challenges. But as enemies that have lurked in the background start moving into the light, those challenges are not hard to find.
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Not a lot actually happens
- By Theodore L. on 2022-12-16
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Fury
- Unbound, Book 4
- Written by: Nicoli Gonnella
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
- Length: 23 hrs and 37 mins
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Felix Nevarre, slayer of the Ravager King and destroyer of Domains, isn't going down without a fight. The Guild Tower has fallen, and Haarwatch has been split into factions vying for supremacy, and the people despair as monsters overrun the city. Bloody battle is waged through the streets, but Felix’s power has grown—his core stuffed full with the spoils of his victory—and he's looking to put it to use. When the Inquisition advances its grip on the city and waves of monsters attack, he pushes back.
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Awesome
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Threshold
- Unbound, Book 5
- Written by: Nicoli Gonnella
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
- Length: 24 hrs and 26 mins
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The war for Haarwatch has been won, granting Felix a small respite. His time is spent struggling to restore the city with his people, yet trouble brews on the horizon. The Archon has not sat idle while Felix consolidated his power, and the ancient seals upon his prison have been broken.
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Awesome 👌
- By Joe on 2023-01-24
Written by: Nicoli Gonnella
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The Primal Hunter 3
- A LitRPG Adventure
- Written by: Zogarth
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
- Length: 18 hrs and 23 mins
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With a huge open planet before him, Jake has literally grown wings as he begins his conquest of the local wildlife. With his newfound freedom, he finds his true Path as a hunter. All the while trying to avoid the responsibilities of having founded the first city on the planet. Meanwhile, all across Earth, godly and mortal factions alike move to establish themselves as the dominant force on Earth. None of which Jake cares too much about while he finds himself far too busy doing what is truly important in life: Hunting, alchemy, and getting that D-grade evolution.
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loved it
- By Colten b on 2022-09-02
Written by: Zogarth
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Hunger
- Unbound, Book 3
- Written by: Nicoli Gonnella
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
- Length: 28 hrs and 7 mins
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Felix has survived the tribulations of the Void and returned to the Continent. Civilization, at long last. Yet the city of Haarwatch has a terrible new issue. The Inquisition has arrived to stamp out sorcery and unnatural monstrosities...and Felix still has the Primordial Maw riding shotgun in his soul. Now, he must find his friends and a way to remove a section of his very essence before everything comes crashing down. All the while, sinister plots in Haarwatch's center promise dire, bloody consequences for anyone who catches the Inquisition’s eye.
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Lucifers Reviews
- By Richard on 2022-09-10
Written by: Nicoli Gonnella
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He Who Fights with Monsters 7
- A LitRPG Adventure (He Who Fights with Monsters, Book 7)
- Written by: Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell
- Narrated by: Heath Miller
- Length: 18 hrs and 39 mins
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Jason arrives at a kingdom in peril and he's surprised to discover that it's not his job to save it. With the authorities fulfilling their responsibilities (for once), he looks forward to some quiet time to rest and recuperate. The locals might not find ceaseless monster onslaughts and an interdimensional invasion relaxing, but Jason has had a rough few years. He's doing his best to let go of his anger. While his team is caught up in duty, Jason has no shortage of people looking to interfere with his rest. Enemies—old and new—are circling, and even would-be allies are trouble.
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now we're cooking with gas
- By Amber on 2022-09-22
Written by: Shirtaloon, and others
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Defiance of the Fall 7
- Defiance of the Fall, Book 7
- Written by: TheFirstDefier, JF Brink
- Narrated by: Pavi Proczko
- Length: 23 hrs and 3 mins
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The Dimensional Seed is about to mature. The battle for it will decide Earth's fate. Urged on by the System itself, Zac has set his sights on the heart of the Mystic Realm. That's where the Dominators are heading, and it might be where the answers to his bloodline can be found. However, the followers of the Great Redeemer are not the only ones Zac and his companions have to worry about.
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Outstanding storytelling
- By Amazon Customer on 2023-01-25
Written by: TheFirstDefier, and others
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He Who Fights with Monsters 3
- A LitRPG Adventure (He Who Fights with Monsters, Book 3)
- Written by: Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell
- Narrated by: Heath Miller
- Length: 24 hrs and 39 mins
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For all that Jason knows, life is amazing. But he's about to learn that all his new power, wealth, and influence comes at a price. Riding high on success, he and his team are looking to the future, preparing themselves for the challenges to come. Nothing, however, could have prepared him for the lessons his enemies have to teach. When magic is involved, the stakes can be even greater than life and death. While Jason’s personal enemies make plans, the greater foes plaguing his new home have been pushed to the brink.
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A LitTPG with heart, brains, and comedy
- By Czernovog on 2021-09-19
Written by: Shirtaloon, and others
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Silence
- Unbound, Book 2
- Written by: Nicoli Gonnella
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
- Length: 13 hrs and 10 mins
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Felix had risked everything to stop the threat of the Unending Maw. Except instead of death, he and his Companion Pit were transported to the deadly Void, a place far worse than the Foglands. The Maw is there with them, bonded somehow to Felix in a way none of them understand, but all of them hate. The three must navigate the desolate expanse of the dark Void, contending with voidbeasts, marauders, and the creeping influence of the Maw itself. It will take everything that Felix has—and more—merely to survive, let alone escape. All choices have consequences.
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no good
- By Caelin on 2022-06-24
Written by: Nicoli Gonnella
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He Who Fights with Monsters 2
- A LitRPG Adventure (He Who Fights with Monsters, Book 2)
- Written by: Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell
- Narrated by: Heath Miller
- Length: 22 hrs and 1 min
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But Jason Asano is settling into his new life. Now, a contest draws young elites to the city of Greenstone to compete for a grand prize. Jason must gather a band of companions if he is to stand a chance against the best the world has to offer. While the young adventurers are caught up in competition, the city leaders deal with revelations of betrayal as a vast and terrible enemy is revealed. Although Jason seems uninvolved, he has unknowingly crossed the enemy’s path before.
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Highly recommended
- By Trent Neuman on 2021-06-18
Written by: Shirtaloon, and others
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Defiance of the Fall
- A LitRPG Adventure
- Written by: TheFirstDefier, JF Brink
- Narrated by: Pavi Proczko
- Length: 23 hrs and 29 mins
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The whole planet was introduced to the multiverse by an unfeeling System...or God. A universe where an endless number of races and civilizations fought for power and dominion. Zac finds himself stuck in the wilderness surrounded by deadly beasts, demons, and worse. Alone, lost and without answers, he must find the means to survive and get stronger in this new cut-throat reality. With only a hatchet for his weapon, he'll have to seek out his family before the world collapses...or die trying.
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Gets better
- By Michael Watmough on 2021-06-23
Written by: TheFirstDefier, and others
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Dissonance
- A LitRPG Adventure (Unbound Book 1)
- Written by: Nicoli Gonnella
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
- Length: 26 hrs and 44 mins
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Felix's life on Earth had become a series of dead-end jobs, ruined relationships, and rotating apartments smaller than most postage stamps. By all accounts, even his own, he was a coward. Too afraid to move forward, to take risks. Yet when given the chance to choose between risking his life or walking away from a deadly encounter, he didn't hesitate. Moments before his untimely demise, Felix was snatched from earth and thrust into a magical world known only as "The Continent". Empowered by the "System", he learns that he can strengthen himself through combat and dedication.
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Proof that the genre is still alive and well
- By Joel on 2022-06-29
Written by: Nicoli Gonnella
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Defiance of the Fall 3
- A LitRPG Adventure
- Written by: TheFirstDefier, JF Brink
- Narrated by: Pavi Proczko
- Length: 24 hrs and 34 mins
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After traversing the dangerous Dead Zone, Zac has finally managed to save his sister and bring her back to Port Atwood. But Zac knows he can't relax. Not if he wants to keep her safe. The foreign factions keep spreading their influence, and ancient foes have set their sights on Earth. With his newfound abilities, Zac has joined the Limited Hunt to gain the strength needed to protect his family and his world. However, the System is unwilling to let Zac train in peace, and the hunt is not what it seems...
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Yay!
- By Cole on 2021-12-02
Written by: TheFirstDefier, and others
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The Primal Hunter 2
- A LitRPG Adventure
- Written by: Zogarth
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
- Length: 19 hrs and 25 mins
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Jake has finally found a personal goal of his own as he gains a quest to defeat three more Beast Lords before he can face the final opponent of the Tutorial: The King of the Forest. Something he happily does, fully immersing himself in grasping power and gaining levels as he hunts through Dungeons to kill stronger and stronger foes. In another region of the Tutorial, turmoil amongst the humans quickly died down after a disastrous battle leaves nearly everyone except the Metal Mage William dead.
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Almost 5 stars
- By Doug Ross on 2022-06-29
Written by: Zogarth
Publisher's Summary
Corporate flameout Ned Altimer dreams of leaving his world behind. So, when Earthblood Online splashes onto the VRMMO scene, he dives in and never looks back.
His advantages are twofold: exclusive access to the game’s three-day Head Start period, and a ridiculously handsome talking axe named Frank who has knowledge of the game’s deepest secrets...if the magnificent Frank ever feels like sharing them.
But those advantages also make Ned a target. Once the Head Start period ends, his fellow players will stop at nothing to rip that suave, violent, yet disarmingly charismatic axe right out of his hands.
In 72 hours, the greatest manhunt in gaming history is set to begin.
It’s gonna be a lot of fun.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2021-02-22
Loved it
This is in my top 3 LITRPG books that I've listened to. I unfortunately have spent a bit too much money on audible, so that's saying something 😅
8 people found this helpful
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- Chad
- 2021-03-24
Really really good
And not just good for the genre, it's actually just good. Full stop. No over the top violence or sadism, no weird character turn abouts that make no sense, no deux machina plot devices. Good character development, well written, very smooth progression. Some nice humor peppered in too. Was pleasantly surprised and eagerly await the next installment. Well done to both narrator and author, I thoroughly enjoyed this.
3 people found this helpful
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- Jean-Luc Landry
- 2021-05-20
a true 5 star
i am usually pretty liberal with my reviews. as long as the books don't displease me i am all for supporting the author's. but then you come across something this good and you feel bad that you gave so many high ratings because a book of this caliber really stands above and beyond just being a good book. I laughed out loud, i felt gripped and finished this audiobook within a day a half despite it being fairly long. couldn't recommend this more.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2022-03-16
Great book
This has the good feeling of Expeditionary Force series that I am a high fan of.
It has the cruel side kick and the good hearted main character. With an adopted crew for good support that is in it for all the right reasons.
I’m going to keep on buying these books as they come out.
Thanks for the long and fun stories.
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- Chris Mathie
- 2022-02-10
Heavy on RPG mechanics. Really enjoyable!
Really great play on the genre. Only issue is that the player never logs out and all I could think was that he would die at some point IRL because of no food/water. otherwise real enjoyable listen, will be continuing the series.
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- travis snelgrove
- 2021-04-14
deadly read
very interesting. A bit slow starting but once this book catches you it get so interesting and funny. Frank may be my favorite supporting character in a litrpg so far.
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- James
- 2023-01-20
Very enjoyable read (listen?)
Good story, good pace, well written. Voice acting is great too.
A little more technical than some other LitRPGs, but that comes with the genre. It’s not distracting, and there’s info that you need to know in there!
If you’re a fan of “He who fights with monsters” like I am, you’ll also enjoy this series.
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- Jamie Fowler
- 2023-01-17
Struggled to get through 5 hours of it.
SPOILERS
So, a guy spends 20 million to get a headstart in a game alone and ends up being an Axes b*tch all day. I don't know, bunch of nonsense thrown together to be a frustratingly slow story. Ended up only getting halfway through before I had to stop.
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- Mike
- 2022-12-20
The main character has no redeeming qualities.
I got 19 chapters in and I just couldn't take it. I really just hate the main character. The concept was there for a good story about an vr world and a guy trying to reinvent himself. But it was done in a way that mad me hate the main character right from the beginning.
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- Alexander
- 2022-10-22
very good litrpg
one of the best I've listened to. a bit slow at the beginning but get much better later.
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- Browley
- 2021-02-04
Great new author! Looking forward to the next book
I really enjoyed the book. I've taken a break from new authors after a truly abysmal string of bad books but this one caught my interest. Travis Baldree does an amazing job and was a big part in why I gave this book a listen.
All LitRPG books have some things you just need to accept and move on with to enjoy the story but those are pretty minimal for this book and were really easy to continue with the story.
The MC (Ned) isn't OP or a jack-of-all-trades. He gets a head start and a unique ax to help guide him and has some good advantages because of them but also doesn't complete everything perfectly. He has some setbacks and disadvantages as well. Ned gets (from what I can tell so far) a unique class but only because of his choices and some guidance from his ax. It could be done by any player and had it's own limitations.
Things that I liked.
- Game mechanics make sense and work well. The players are playing a game, they can use game logic but have the freedom to make choices we all wish we could in rpg games. The classes are limited by a few choices the player makes but there is still a lot of flexibility without having an MC that can do everything. There are limits and trade offs to each class/profession/skill and players can't just learn everything or grind stats up. Also how the pain in-game is handled is well done. It's believable that people would want to play.
- There isn't some end of the world, rouge AI, or game breaking mechanic in this book. It's just players in a game. I really found this refreshing.
- The snarky Ax is a well balanced companion. It's funny without being over the top and isn't some one dimensional character.
- Most new books I've read in this genre have some seriously cringe moments or over the top profanity that breaks the story for me. This book had ZERO cringe moments for me and any profanity was so naturally a part of the conversations that I can't remember if there was really much if any. I've stopped reading/listening to plenty of books do to those issues. It can just be to jarring for me.
- No romance of any kind. It's focused on the game play.
- No out-of-game drama to speak of. The motivation he is in game, is just one of those small things you accept and move on with. Small thing really.
- This book is mostly PvE which I love. I'm not big on the PvP rival that never goes away or big battles between players. He does quests and plays the game.
- Other elements as well but I don't want to spoil anything.
Things I didn't like. Very few and minor.
- The setup for the next book leaves a possibility of a PvP rival. I'm interested to see where this goes and how it is handled while still progressing with the game. It is expected as players will be hunting him for his ax but it is a minor concern for me. That's personal preference thought.
- His traveling companion (Not his ax) felt under used and I hope to see more from that character in the future. Lots of potential there I think.
- MINOR SPOILER!
Ned has a small change to his character that I'm not a fan of. It has trade offs like everything else and doesn't change his overall build but just isn't a favorite of mine.
In the end I really enjoyed this book and am anxious for the next in the series. Only time will tell what this author can do but I think this is a great start with a lot of potential. It was a very satisfying listen and I highly recommend picking it up.
110 people found this helpful
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- Jim
- 2021-02-02
The trifecta of litrpg
1. Great value for audio book at over 20 hours.
2. Excellent likable characters in an interesting story.
3. Travis Baldree performance.
65 people found this helpful
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- Jonathan Bledsoe
- 2021-02-03
hell yeah
I honestly have no complaints. not a one. several other authors should take note. no sleaze, does not bog down in the details, constantly engaging, and leaves you eager for more. excellent execution all around
31 people found this helpful
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- Ami
- 2021-02-05
Best of the Best!
I don't usually write reviews. Typically it is some stars and I'm done...but...this book was genuinely amazing. Well written character development, genuinely funny and kept the pace throughout. Well done Team!
24 people found this helpful
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- John Behrend
- 2021-02-05
A new level for litrpg
I was predisposed to liking this book for many reasons. First, I was lucky enough to win a raffle on reddit to get the audiobook version for free! Also, I'm a huge Cradle fan and love Travis Baldree as a narrator. Third, there's a talking axe. That's a trifecta!
I enjoyed every bit of this story. There are rich characters, and a full blown evolving story. The ripple system is creative, compelling, and makes me wish I too could join in EBO.
This is a must buy. I'm hooked from now on, can't wait for book 2.
20 people found this helpful
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- Greg A
- 2021-03-14
I don't get all the 5 stars. (Updated: got better)
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After the first 8 hrs, I actually quit listening to it, because I didn't understand all the hype and the MC and Frank were annoying me. A couple of days later I picked it up and gave it another try. I'm glad I did. The story, the MC, and the interaction with Frank th Axe got a lot better and understand everyone who says it is a more "realistic" betrayal of the MMO's we all play (or used to in my case). Kyle has a really good base for a strong series, and hope that the next book continues to build off the strength of the 2nd half of this book.
I am 8 hrs in and don't see what all the hype is about.
Guy buys his way to a 3 day head start in a new MMO game. He's not an elite gamer and has proven incompetence IRL and has no friends. Not even clan/guildies from previous games and thinks he's going to make changes in a new MMO world? Once MC gets in the game he shows he's not really a good gamer and makes stupid decisions without any thought.
At lvl 5 with 60cp in his pocket he thinks he's going to build an Inn in a desert town with an entire race trying to kill him. The back and forth between the MC and Frank, his axe, isn't entertaining or funny. It's kind of stupid actually. Frank doesn't add any real help or guidance. Plus he has to protect this magical axe from the entire population of EBO when they come online. In any real online game the MC will have this axe taken from him within 10-12 hours of the game opening to the public.
I just don't understand all the 5 star reviews and claims of this being one of the best books in this genre. It's mediocre at best.
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- Kyle
- 2021-02-04
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I was interested in this book for many reasons. However I wasn't sure if I wanted to purchase or wait and see what happens. I spoke with the author via his Facebook group and ended up buying the book! I can't even begin to explain how good of a decision that was and I can't recommend this story enough. it's AMAZING! I'm also typically a picky person when it comes to the narrator but Travis killed it! Keep up the amazing work the two of you!
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- Blake M
- 2021-04-09
Strong narration and story setup. Poor characters.
I loved the narration, and the story setup was fun.
Overall, I just didn't enjoy the characters themselves. The MC has some good traits, but overall he's kind of a moron, which just isn't something I enjoy. He spends most of his time whining with a "woe is me" attitude, and supporting characters have to hit him over the head with answers before he understands something that should be painfully obvious.
Overall, if you like rooting for the underdog with a heart of gold, even if that character isn't the sharpest tool, I think you'll enjoy this. However, if you're the type who rolls their eyes every time an MC does something moronic, you're eyes are going to hurt by the end.
To each their own!
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- Amazon Customer
- 2021-02-05
Totally worth it 5 stars
I loved this book and it’s even better because someone named Kyle wrote it. It is the best book I have listened to in a while and I can’t recommend it strongly enough. Travis Baldree is a fantastic narrator who makes listening as enjoyable as possible. I can’t wait for the next book to be released. Respect Kyle & Travis.
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- john smith
- 2021-09-14
this book has lots of good reviews but....
Decent litrpg style book, but doesn't deserve all these 5 star reviews. Typical litrpg book problem is nothing sets it apart. Main character is a spoiled rich kid that immediately uses his large fortune to buy an advantage. He then proceeds to squander it just like he did all his advantages in real life. Somehow the monotone home butler that trys so hard to be human is the only likeable character
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