I picked this up 4.5 years ago and finally decided to delve into the series. I really don’t know how to classify this. Is it fantasy, anime, YA, or game-lit? My kids loved Dragonball Z when they were younger and this story has a similar vibe. The story begins with a society where everyone besides the MC has some sort of magic. He’s proclaimed “empty” by the village elder and cannot choose a “Path.” The MC is clever and proceeds to spend the next decade or so trying to cheat his way into a Path. Unsouled is an Asian-inspired progression story and we get to see the MC grow stronger with the help of ancient texts, powerful artifacts, and one mysterious ally. The underlying thread is how the MC uses his wits and determination to overcome his weaknesses and increase his power. This was a fun read and it looks like I’ll be binging the series over the next few months. Travis Baldree lends his talents to the audiobook and it’s a perfect match.