Review from Unsouled →
Perfect for young readers of fantasy. While this is a formulaic hero’s journey, it is done well, using what I call the “Underdog Mage Trope”, similar to the Codex Alera and Naruto. I would say that if this book is missing anything it is emotional depth. The extremes of humor and sadness are barely touched..
This story is like it was brought from a sophisticated anime, I really enjoyed the description of the world and the struggling characters.
Review from Uncrowned →
Great as always. My only complaint is that it’s over and I’m ready for the next book!
Review from Unsouled →
Bought 7 books in this series at once. Can’t put it down. I really should be sleeping. Amazing story, and absolutely fantastic voice acting. I am only on book 6 and already started to check if book 8 is coming out any time soon.
Review from Blackflame →
Reads like a manga. I can see the characters so clearly in my head it makes the story come to life.
Review from Unsouled →
I had to start this a few times, the beginning just didn’t grab my attention enough. So glad I pushed through, the rest of the series is great. I just binged the rest of them this week.
Review from Unsouled →
When I first began reading this book I flipped back and forth on if I was actually enjoying it or not. Now having reached the end I can say for sure that it is very entertaining, the author does a fantastic job of making you feel for the main character and you easily find yourself..
Review from Unsouled →
Found on sale. Listened to book one and curious enough to go for book two. Not in love yet.
The story is fine – nothing fantastic, but solid. I like the main character well enough, and the support characters are also all well written. My biggest problem is that I invested almost 9 hours in Book 1 and felt like it was just the introduction, not a full story. Based on this first book,..
Review from Unsouled →
Coming from The Dread Wyrm and Tower Lord, I was not expecting much, just a good short, inexpensive book between thick books. The story is enjoyable and a great deal lighter than both books. In the ~8.5 hr run time, the story was able to pull me in and I am looking forward to the..