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The Weirkey Chronicles #7
Wakespire
Betrayed. Murdered. Reborn. One last chance, to make it right. Theo's adventure ended with his mentor's hands around his neck. The betrayal cost him his friends, allies and everything he had built... but not his life. Though broken and powerless, Theo has one last chance to enter the Nine Worlds, wielding the knowledge and expertise of his first life. This time, he needs more than just power, he needs to unravel the deception that killed him once... and is coming for him again.
With Fithe behind him, the only thing standing between Theo and Authority is the soulcrafting itself. This will be the most important ascension of his life, so he draws on old knowledge and travels to Noven. There, he will find the perfect opportunity to fuel his rise... except it lies within a tower filled with challenges. And the dangers of the Wakespire may pale in comparison to the politics in the city around it...
With Fithe behind him, the only thing standing between Theo and Authority is the soulcrafting itself. This will be the most important ascension of his life, so he draws on old knowledge and travels to Noven. There, he will find the perfect opportunity to fuel his rise... except it lies within a tower filled with challenges. And the dangers of the Wakespire may pale in comparison to the politics in the city around it...
505 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 1, 2023
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Sarah Lin
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September 3, 2023
Best Treasure Hunting LitRPG Series
Lin uses book 8 for one of the more inventive tournament arcs in the genre, while maintaining the combination of progression fantasy, treasure hunt, and conspiracies wrapped in multiple lifetimes that has made the Weirkey Chronicles sit so high on my "must read" list. Wakespire features important character progression and extremely well-developed and varied small-scale conflicts that make this one my current favorite in the series.
Lin uses book 8 for one of the more inventive tournament arcs in the genre, while maintaining the combination of progression fantasy, treasure hunt, and conspiracies wrapped in multiple lifetimes that has made the Weirkey Chronicles sit so high on my "must read" list. Wakespire features important character progression and extremely well-developed and varied small-scale conflicts that make this one my current favorite in the series.
August 17, 2023
I was so happy to see this book come out and now I'm sad that I have finished reading it because it was a great read! I much preferred this book to the last one, and our team was back together again doing what they do best, namely figuring out complex soul crafting strategies including how to get the proper resources. This contest was a great way for them to continue progressing.
August 14, 2023
Another great addition to the series
This is turning into one of my favorite series. Whenever a new book drops, I drop whatever I was reading. Wakespire gets away from the horrible sounding titles of the last few books. And it continues the adventures of our companions as they grow more powerful, their early hard work paying off. Can't wait for the next book.
This is turning into one of my favorite series. Whenever a new book drops, I drop whatever I was reading. Wakespire gets away from the horrible sounding titles of the last few books. And it continues the adventures of our companions as they grow more powerful, their early hard work paying off. Can't wait for the next book.
July 23, 2024
Slow Burn Awakens.
Finding a book series you like is one thing. Finding a book series with consistent quality is another.
Finding a book series where book 7 is equal to or better than all previous books is rare. This series does that.
Pros: New world, new dynamics, new things to discover and learn. The romance between two of the protags is adorable, and the introduction of a new character to the squad is great. The
Cons: The new things discovered and received are invariably sublime materials, and then they get used. Rinse repeat. Not bad, but maybe I shouldn't have read all of these back to back, because it gets kind of old.
Regarding rule sets and magic systems, they find something cool in this book that strongly effects their soulcrafting- but I, as a reader, did not know about its existence or effects until the MC stated it out loud. Ideally such concepts- event he possibility- would be conveyed beforehand, to avoid the sense that the author is just making stuff up at this point.
All in all, solid addition to the series. Will read again once the series is finished.
Finding a book series you like is one thing. Finding a book series with consistent quality is another.
Finding a book series where book 7 is equal to or better than all previous books is rare. This series does that.
Pros: New world, new dynamics, new things to discover and learn. The romance between two of the protags is adorable, and the introduction of a new character to the squad is great. The
Cons: The new things discovered and received are invariably sublime materials, and then they get used. Rinse repeat. Not bad, but maybe I shouldn't have read all of these back to back, because it gets kind of old.
Regarding rule sets and magic systems, they find something cool in this book that strongly effects their soulcrafting- but I, as a reader, did not know about its existence or effects until the MC stated it out loud. Ideally such concepts- event he possibility- would be conveyed beforehand, to avoid the sense that the author is just making stuff up at this point.
All in all, solid addition to the series. Will read again once the series is finished.
September 3, 2023
Okay
Nothing great. The biggest fault I can find is the MC is flat. Side characters are a little better. Theo is just a robot who hasn't changed at all but the author likes to suggest he has with lines like "the old me would have said or did this, but instead..." Referencing him earlier in the series, not his first life.
The reality is he's the same. I know why the author is trying to draw attention in that way, but it's a weak way to showcase change. Doubly so when no change had occurred beyond warming up to his friend.
Writing seemed weaker. Few typos but nothing major. The real culprit was a lot of unnecessary somehows and justs. Probably some other weaker, passive phrasing. Sounds weird in a 3rd person narrative voice.
The biggest issue is the soulless characters tho. They all feel like something is missing. I'm not sure what, but they feel hollow.
Nothing great. The biggest fault I can find is the MC is flat. Side characters are a little better. Theo is just a robot who hasn't changed at all but the author likes to suggest he has with lines like "the old me would have said or did this, but instead..." Referencing him earlier in the series, not his first life.
The reality is he's the same. I know why the author is trying to draw attention in that way, but it's a weak way to showcase change. Doubly so when no change had occurred beyond warming up to his friend.
Writing seemed weaker. Few typos but nothing major. The real culprit was a lot of unnecessary somehows and justs. Probably some other weaker, passive phrasing. Sounds weird in a 3rd person narrative voice.
The biggest issue is the soulless characters tho. They all feel like something is missing. I'm not sure what, but they feel hollow.
August 15, 2023
A bit too much filler, with not much plot advancement. Most of the plot advancement is either done in small snippets as an aside from the tournament, or via revelations of overarching designs at the end of the book. And even though there is major progress in soulcrafting, it doesn't really feel like anything changed (which is handwaved by way of explaining how long it takes to craft floors at the authority tier). On top of that, it's clogged with a relationship arc that is just pointless fluff. But at least Nauda is finally slightly less gloomy (that was getting tiresome).
April 18, 2024
I could read a hundred of these!
I've tried a handful of "Cultivation" Fantasy stories, and this is the one I've enjoyed the most. The way that the characters describe their soul development through constructing buildings within themselves makes the metaphor sensible in a way that more abstract descriptions drag for me.
I'm a little worried that the overall power level of the main cast has reached a level where they're going to be less interesting to read about, but after delivering so well and so consistently I trust this author to keep me interested.
I've tried a handful of "Cultivation" Fantasy stories, and this is the one I've enjoyed the most. The way that the characters describe their soul development through constructing buildings within themselves makes the metaphor sensible in a way that more abstract descriptions drag for me.
I'm a little worried that the overall power level of the main cast has reached a level where they're going to be less interesting to read about, but after delivering so well and so consistently I trust this author to keep me interested.
August 25, 2023
Good continuation
In brief, I enjoyed this book. There were times that the plot felt slightly disjointed. the characters progression, both mentally, as well as their power level, felt stilted compared to previous books in this series, but this did not impede or mar my opinion of this book to a degree that I would not enjoy it.
I am looking forward to the next book and hope that the author continues with their great work so far and improves as a writer.
In brief, I enjoyed this book. There were times that the plot felt slightly disjointed. the characters progression, both mentally, as well as their power level, felt stilted compared to previous books in this series, but this did not impede or mar my opinion of this book to a degree that I would not enjoy it.
I am looking forward to the next book and hope that the author continues with their great work so far and improves as a writer.
January 2, 2024
Always a pleasure
This is a series that I am so happy I took a chance on and finished the first book and sought out understanding in its overall concept. Once I got the hang of the story, it's been nothing but bliss and intriguing contemplating. It definitely made me consider an entirely different form and way to use magic. I'd recommend this story to anyone who enjoys magic, martial arts, and even cultivation.
This is a series that I am so happy I took a chance on and finished the first book and sought out understanding in its overall concept. Once I got the hang of the story, it's been nothing but bliss and intriguing contemplating. It definitely made me consider an entirely different form and way to use magic. I'd recommend this story to anyone who enjoys magic, martial arts, and even cultivation.
February 16, 2024
Horriblely senseless
I just Don't understand why anything that's really happening, it's so extremely difficult to follow. There doesn't seem to be a clear focus, as the "plot" shifts back and forth between different people with sub plots of sub sub plots.
Honestly I think it's horribly written, the terminology is so absurd and I couldn't follow what was going on because it was so convoluted it just didn't make sense to me
I just Don't understand why anything that's really happening, it's so extremely difficult to follow. There doesn't seem to be a clear focus, as the "plot" shifts back and forth between different people with sub plots of sub sub plots.
Honestly I think it's horribly written, the terminology is so absurd and I couldn't follow what was going on because it was so convoluted it just didn't make sense to me
August 10, 2023
Hard to read
This one might have been the hardest one, for me, to read. While the grammar and spelling was fine for the most part, I only found one or two few chapters or so. For the most part it was just boring with very little going on, the entire book could have been greatly sped up by not constantly jumping between the different perspectives that added nothing to the story.
This one might have been the hardest one, for me, to read. While the grammar and spelling was fine for the most part, I only found one or two few chapters or so. For the most part it was just boring with very little going on, the entire book could have been greatly sped up by not constantly jumping between the different perspectives that added nothing to the story.
August 11, 2023
Excellent progression and self-contained plot
This book is a great part of the series and works both by itself and as part of the overarching plot. There was excellent progression, tense moments, and interesting character development. Looking forward to the next one. Also, the cover is the best in the series.
This book is a great part of the series and works both by itself and as part of the overarching plot. There was excellent progression, tense moments, and interesting character development. Looking forward to the next one. Also, the cover is the best in the series.
August 20, 2023
-I'm a little worried about Theo becoming overpowered with that singularity of his. It's a bit too close to a power parasite for comfort and those characters tend to be a bore.
-Was not expecting Senka complications but I like it.
-Seeing them work together to fight was good, although it makes me question what the reverse would look like if a weaker group tried to gang up on them.
-Was not expecting Senka complications but I like it.
-Seeing them work together to fight was good, although it makes me question what the reverse would look like if a weaker group tried to gang up on them.
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September 26, 2023
Finally done.
This one was okay, not much actual plot. Riddled with inconsistencies unless I’m confused. They turn up for this tournament late and are told they can’t compete…and then they compete?
Also they have to be rulers to join but can ascend during. But later on it says one of the competitors has been Authority for YEARS?
This one was okay, not much actual plot. Riddled with inconsistencies unless I’m confused. They turn up for this tournament late and are told they can’t compete…and then they compete?
Also they have to be rulers to join but can ascend during. But later on it says one of the competitors has been Authority for YEARS?
October 20, 2023
Sarah Lin 2 - Tournament Arcs 0
Without spoiling too much, Lin somehow writes yet another original and entertaining tournament arc in this series.
Aside from that, the characters continue to grow and mature. Some of it was predictable from the last book, but it all feels organic so I really enjoyed it anyway.
Without spoiling too much, Lin somehow writes yet another original and entertaining tournament arc in this series.
Aside from that, the characters continue to grow and mature. Some of it was predictable from the last book, but it all feels organic so I really enjoyed it anyway.
December 31, 2023
The worldbuilding keeps getting better.
There are many things to enjoy about this series. The characters are amazing and soulcrafting is interesting and unique. The worldbuilding is truly the standout. I can't wait to continue to explore this wonderful world and all it's intrigue.
There are many things to enjoy about this series. The characters are amazing and soulcrafting is interesting and unique. The worldbuilding is truly the standout. I can't wait to continue to explore this wonderful world and all it's intrigue.
April 20, 2024
Just a great series that continues putting out amazing books. There are a lot of great elements in this series, but the soulhomes is the standout. Such a unique way of expressing their progression and power developments. The cast of characters are great as well. Bonus points for having a blurb at the beginning of the book recapping the previous books
August 6, 2023
better and better
The fumpets slorped.
A bit of tower climbing, a murder mystery, MOAR SOULCRAFTING, and new sublime materials. Just awesome.
I will buy the next book the moment it becomes available.
The fumpets slorped.
A bit of tower climbing, a murder mystery, MOAR SOULCRAFTING, and new sublime materials. Just awesome.
I will buy the next book the moment it becomes available.
August 6, 2023
Fantastic. Love this series so much. A bit of tower climbing, a lot of soul crafting, a touch of life bonding and a good dose of ass kicking. Can't wait for the next one since it feels like we've gotten to the point where it will get really interesting.
August 16, 2023
Solid book deep in the series
Was very easy to jump back into the series after the wait between books. Scratched that itch in the brain that had me reading and unable to put the book down.
Was very easy to jump back into the series after the wait between books. Scratched that itch in the brain that had me reading and unable to put the book down.
August 29, 2023
This was one of the best books of the series. I loved the competition at the Wakespire. These tournaments end always have the potential of being so fun and this one delivers. I loved the cultivation advancement and the story moved in a good direction and set up for a great next book.
September 13, 2023
I’m a sucker for a tower ascension story, so even though this was more of a faux-ascension, it still scratches that itch. Plus seeing Theo and the others make serious advancements was a nice change from the usually slower pace of this series.
September 26, 2023
Sarah Lin continues to get better and better with this series. I'm curious how she plans on addressing the challenges her characters face as they ascend into the tiers where true challengers to their might reside.
October 6, 2023
good book. One I enjoyed right from the start. Some parts were really good. I didn't like the ending -- too much politics and adding more layers for a more complex story-telling. In fact it has been this way all through the series; ending are always mellow, lacking punch, looking at larger picture.
January 11, 2024
8th book of the year and my only critique is that sometimes I don’t know who is speaking until halfway through a paragraph/ page, common issue since at least book 4 but I might have just not been paying enough attention
Nice to see Theo finally get to feel overwhelmingly powerful for a bit
Nice to see Theo finally get to feel overwhelmingly powerful for a bit
April 30, 2024
Getting better the farther along
My favorite book in the series so far! The author has really gotten into their stride and I felt the story more compelling and entertaining as a whole than any of the previous books. Im looking forward to the next book in the series!
My favorite book in the series so far! The author has really gotten into their stride and I felt the story more compelling and entertaining as a whole than any of the previous books. Im looking forward to the next book in the series!
June 9, 2025
Another solid entry that is a lot of fun, although is does feel a bitter lower stakes after the previous multiple book arc. Still, the main cast is finally starting to be really power up, which I always love.
August 7, 2023
Great book
Highly recommend reading this series Love the magic and world building Characters are fantastic. A must read for anyone that loves fantasy and magic
Highly recommend reading this series Love the magic and world building Characters are fantastic. A must read for anyone that loves fantasy and magic
August 20, 2023
Another great book
I am so happy this series is still going strong. I love the concept and power creep has not been an issue even seven books in. Keep up the great work!
I am so happy this series is still going strong. I love the concept and power creep has not been an issue even seven books in. Keep up the great work!
August 31, 2023
no real progress
Nothing really happened, the plot is really starting to drag out and is definitely edging towards an annoyingly contrived conspiracy.
Nothing really happened, the plot is really starting to drag out and is definitely edging towards an annoyingly contrived conspiracy.
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