It’s rare that a sequel exceeds the first of a series, but Soulsmith is among that list. The story picks up where Unsouled left off, and we follow Lindon as he continues his quest to advance in power. I made the comparison to Dragonball Z in my review for Unsouled, not knowing how accurate it was! We learn quite a bit about the magic system in this world and the intense preparation needed to “level.” Once again, the fight scenes were well-written and the backstory kept me engaged. Travis Baldree is excellent as usual.