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The Wandering Inn #10
The Wind Runner
The floodwaters have receded, and the war is over. A ruler has fallen. The Wind Runner lives, missing yet not forgotten. The world is changing, growing larger. After the horrors of war and the loss of spring comes the renewal of summer, a chance for a new beginning. Ryoka Griffin has reappeared in Izril's north. The Quarass is dead, yet the King of Destruction's war continues. In the jungles of Baleros, Geneva and her friends fall under the shadow of the Titan of Baleros. Amidst it all, Erin Solstice grieves for the dead and pulls her family close. Yet there is always a door leading her onwards to a magical future...
(This novel is the e-book version of the free web serial. You may read the entire ongoing story online free of charge.)
(This novel is the e-book version of the free web serial. You may read the entire ongoing story online free of charge.)
1334 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 17, 2023
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September 27, 2023
Disappointing after Tears of Liscor, the side plots in the other continents really fail to ever contain any interesting plot developments. Also the main plot barely progressed, it's interesting how hit or miss these books can be for me. I was really wishing overall that more plots had moved forward. Showing the day or two in the life of Ryoka doesn't really do anything if it doesn't bring her back towards the main plot.
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April 12, 2024weakest entry since volume 1
February 7, 2024
*** 4.75 ***
The goodbyes at the end made me melancholy:(
As always, I absolutely loved it, despite it being not very eventful - definitely a transition book... But I love being in this world and all the details make me very happy... I know I must be very subjective at this point, but I just love being with these characters and learning more about the world! I wish there were a few more chapters with the title character, but I will trust Pirateaba to keep me in the story, because she has done awesome so far!!! Soooo looking forward to the next book! ❤️👍😀
The goodbyes at the end made me melancholy:(
As always, I absolutely loved it, despite it being not very eventful - definitely a transition book... But I love being in this world and all the details make me very happy... I know I must be very subjective at this point, but I just love being with these characters and learning more about the world! I wish there were a few more chapters with the title character, but I will trust Pirateaba to keep me in the story, because she has done awesome so far!!! Soooo looking forward to the next book! ❤️👍😀
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 21, 2026
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟5/5 stars!!
I am devouring these like a favorite midnight snack!
That despite their length. Had a really fun time seeing Ryoka back in her Ryoka 2.0 avatar. Then the teleporters from down under in Chandrar kept me engaged. Finally the antics of the King of Destruction and his team and proteges and many colorful enemies and potential allies on his sandy continent. The bits about Erin visiting Pallas, meeting new friends/allies and the revolving door of her adventurer friends at the inn, was all fun and games and tears and smiles.
On to the next one!!
I am devouring these like a favorite midnight snack!
That despite their length. Had a really fun time seeing Ryoka back in her Ryoka 2.0 avatar. Then the teleporters from down under in Chandrar kept me engaged. Finally the antics of the King of Destruction and his team and proteges and many colorful enemies and potential allies on his sandy continent. The bits about Erin visiting Pallas, meeting new friends/allies and the revolving door of her adventurer friends at the inn, was all fun and games and tears and smiles.
On to the next one!!
September 23, 2026
⭐⭐⭐
A very long book that follows a lot of characters and storylines. I was actually relieved when some of the adventurers moved on, as there were already so many names to keep track of. There is quite a lot about the UN company and some attention to the King of Destruction, but for me, much of it felt like minor information rather than significant developments.
And, unfortunately, there was still very little about Ryoka, whom I was really hoping to see.
A lot happens, but by the end I felt that not much truly important had happened.
A very long book that follows a lot of characters and storylines. I was actually relieved when some of the adventurers moved on, as there were already so many names to keep track of. There is quite a lot about the UN company and some attention to the King of Destruction, but for me, much of it felt like minor information rather than significant developments.
And, unfortunately, there was still very little about Ryoka, whom I was really hoping to see.
A lot happens, but by the end I felt that not much truly important had happened.
October 1, 2023
Filler episode
The plotlines don't progress at all, and does anyone else hate the United Nations story track?
The plotlines don't progress at all, and does anyone else hate the United Nations story track?
January 20, 2024
After the emotion of the last volume, it was nice to have something more low-key. I feel catfished though. The cake was a lie. For all the title is "the Wind Runner," less than 1/10 of the story involves Ryoka--after the first few Chapters, we don't see her again.
Still loved it--so many great moments, mostly laugh-out-loud ones with a few oooh's and heart-tuggers. But I feel this volume could have been cut down to half-size without sacrificing much story. I really enjoyed the Erin & co parts, and it was interesting getting the Doctor parts, but I was bored for most of the King parts. Maybe it's because I still don't see how he's going to fit into the bigger picture.
In fact, I'm not quite sure yet where this volume is going... the last volume was pretty clear in bringing the Goblin conflict to the fore, just like the previous volume was a lot of Necromancer... I'm looking forward to seeing this volume coalesce!
Still loved it--so many great moments, mostly laugh-out-loud ones with a few oooh's and heart-tuggers. But I feel this volume could have been cut down to half-size without sacrificing much story. I really enjoyed the Erin & co parts, and it was interesting getting the Doctor parts, but I was bored for most of the King parts. Maybe it's because I still don't see how he's going to fit into the bigger picture.
In fact, I'm not quite sure yet where this volume is going... the last volume was pretty clear in bringing the Goblin conflict to the fore, just like the previous volume was a lot of Necromancer... I'm looking forward to seeing this volume coalesce!
November 20, 2023
The Wind Runner serves as a much-needed interlude in the series' intensifying narrative. Often, readers might label such a book as 'filler,' but in this context, it feels essential. After the whirlwind of events in the previous instalments, this book acts as a narrative 'palate cleanser,' giving readers a chance to breathe and regroup.
One of the book's strengths is its focus on slice-of-life elements, offering a more grounded and intimate look at the characters we've grown to care about. It's a chance to delve deeper into their stories, filling in gaps and enriching their arcs. While the stakes remain high, the pacing allows for more character development and introspection.
The book does an admirable job of tying up several loose ends, providing closure to some ongoing threads while skillfully laying the groundwork for future developments. This approach not only satisfies the reader's immediate curiosity but also builds anticipation for what's to come in the next phase of the series.
Overall, The Wind Runner might not have the same action-packed intensity as its predecessors, but its contribution to character development and story progression is invaluable, making it a crucial and enjoyable addition to The Wandering Inn saga.
One of the book's strengths is its focus on slice-of-life elements, offering a more grounded and intimate look at the characters we've grown to care about. It's a chance to delve deeper into their stories, filling in gaps and enriching their arcs. While the stakes remain high, the pacing allows for more character development and introspection.
The book does an admirable job of tying up several loose ends, providing closure to some ongoing threads while skillfully laying the groundwork for future developments. This approach not only satisfies the reader's immediate curiosity but also builds anticipation for what's to come in the next phase of the series.
Overall, The Wind Runner might not have the same action-packed intensity as its predecessors, but its contribution to character development and story progression is invaluable, making it a crucial and enjoyable addition to The Wandering Inn saga.
December 27, 2023
The Wind Runner 🏃♂️, overall this was a great book full of post adventure side stories and filler. This was a great breath of fresh air compared to the last book which was action packed. The one major fault of this volume is that the story progression lacks. I’m especially not a fan of the King of Destruction writing due to there being no spark to keep the reader on his/her feet. With that said, the book overall was a great read but did slow from time to time. Still highly recommend and I will be continuing on the Wandering Inn journey 🏡.
April 30, 2025
RTC but brief words: Wind Runner has the least plot progression of all the books up to this point, but it was a nice reset after Book 9's powerful ending. It's also the first in the series where it feels like an arc wasn't properly concluded; you could argue one near the beginning and at the very ending, but not much beyond that. Still, it's a good continuation.
October 19, 2023
Ryoka is in the far north working as a Runner and trying to change her habit of pushing people away (what would Erin do?) She asks someone if they're a vampire and is quickly captured and taken to a vampire hideout. Turns out it's their home and they don't take human blood so Ryoka quickly makes a vampire friend.
Erin is in a bad state. So are the rest of the folks at the Inn. The battle with the goblins and humans and the subsequent loss of life has devastated them all. Erin and Numbtongue (the only survivor of the dirty dozen and this recent battle) are trying to support each other. Erin makes a decision and gathers those people she considers family (Numbtongue, Lyonette, and Mrsha) and tells them all about where she's from.
Erin decides to go on holiday. She uses the magic door to pass through to Pallas. She meets a couple who run a magical Inn.
The United Nations Company on Baleros are slowly building resources. Many of the people from Earth have jobs. Some are even adventurers. The money is pooled and they all share accommodation in a couple of joined homes. Geneva (Last Light) has been traveling with Ken for work and returns to the company deflated. She couldn't get much work at all. Suddenly, their landlord is struggling with a breached birth and she steps in to save mother and child.
The Quarass is resurrected with Flos' aid and he brings a second nation to heel also.
Two blacksmithing competitions occur simultaneously; one in Reim and the other in Pallas. They are both exciting to witness.
Most of the adventurer groups decide it's time to leave the Inn.
Not a great deal of action seemed to happen in this one but it was good to catch our breath after the major events of the last few books. Had some more world building and catching up with others from Earth around the different continents. I'm wondering what happened to the clown though (maybe he'll appear in a future volume?)
Loved it- 4 stars
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MY STAR RANKING SYSTEM:
- 5 Stars - Personal favourite
- 4 Stars - Loved it
- 3 Stars - Enjoyed it
- 2 Stars - Found it lacking
- 1 Star - DNFed / Hated it
Erin is in a bad state. So are the rest of the folks at the Inn. The battle with the goblins and humans and the subsequent loss of life has devastated them all. Erin and Numbtongue (the only survivor of the dirty dozen and this recent battle) are trying to support each other. Erin makes a decision and gathers those people she considers family (Numbtongue, Lyonette, and Mrsha) and tells them all about where she's from.
Erin decides to go on holiday. She uses the magic door to pass through to Pallas. She meets a couple who run a magical Inn.
The United Nations Company on Baleros are slowly building resources. Many of the people from Earth have jobs. Some are even adventurers. The money is pooled and they all share accommodation in a couple of joined homes. Geneva (Last Light) has been traveling with Ken for work and returns to the company deflated. She couldn't get much work at all. Suddenly, their landlord is struggling with a breached birth and she steps in to save mother and child.
The Quarass is resurrected with Flos' aid and he brings a second nation to heel also.
Two blacksmithing competitions occur simultaneously; one in Reim and the other in Pallas. They are both exciting to witness.
Most of the adventurer groups decide it's time to leave the Inn.
Not a great deal of action seemed to happen in this one but it was good to catch our breath after the major events of the last few books. Had some more world building and catching up with others from Earth around the different continents. I'm wondering what happened to the clown though (maybe he'll appear in a future volume?)
Loved it- 4 stars
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MY STAR RANKING SYSTEM:
- 5 Stars - Personal favourite
- 4 Stars - Loved it
- 3 Stars - Enjoyed it
- 2 Stars - Found it lacking
- 1 Star - DNFed / Hated it
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 11, 2025
4.7*
En aquest desè llibre, Pirateaba aprofundeix en les tensions èpiques i els traumes personals que defineixen els protagonistes. La narrativa, densa i ambiciosa, equilibra escenes íntimes d’autodescobriment amb enfrontaments estratègics a gran escala, tot subratllant el cost humà de la guerra i la màgia. L’estil de l’autora brilla en diàlegs carregats d’emoció i en un món immersiu ple de faccions en conflicte, encara que la complexitat acumulada del lore pot resultar avassalladora per a alguns lectors. En fi, una exploració crua de la resistència, el sacrifici i les connexions que ens defineixen enfront del caos.
En aquest desè llibre, Pirateaba aprofundeix en les tensions èpiques i els traumes personals que defineixen els protagonistes. La narrativa, densa i ambiciosa, equilibra escenes íntimes d’autodescobriment amb enfrontaments estratègics a gran escala, tot subratllant el cost humà de la guerra i la màgia. L’estil de l’autora brilla en diàlegs carregats d’emoció i en un món immersiu ple de faccions en conflicte, encara que la complexitat acumulada del lore pot resultar avassalladora per a alguns lectors. En fi, una exploració crua de la resistència, el sacrifici i les connexions que ens defineixen enfront del caos.
July 14, 2025
RTC - hard to rate. Really good as always, some really nice chapters and back to the slow slice-of-life stuff from earlier. Heartwarming, nostalgic and just a vibe at all times.
But obviously nothing but setup and building up of this new volume, which is something that I feel like hasn't happened for quite some time. Really kind of a restart and long breathe after Vol.5s insanity.
The series obviously needs it and the pagecount this all took up (and will probably still take up in the next book is justified - if only for the spans of pages exclusive to TWI! No other series would get away with this haha
The setup is pretty intriguing though, and shows some incredible new pieces of worldbuilding so I'm excited where pirate will take this to!
But obviously nothing but setup and building up of this new volume, which is something that I feel like hasn't happened for quite some time. Really kind of a restart and long breathe after Vol.5s insanity.
The series obviously needs it and the pagecount this all took up (and will probably still take up in the next book is justified - if only for the spans of pages exclusive to TWI! No other series would get away with this haha
The setup is pretty intriguing though, and shows some incredible new pieces of worldbuilding so I'm excited where pirate will take this to!
September 28, 2024
A nice wander around the world
I love how well these books depicts different struggles. Struggling with depression and the helpless feeling you get, where nothing seems to help. And the slow road to recovery, where smiling hurts, but joy still exists.
It was also great to see the different countries, or at least their people, a little more in depth. As always, excited for the next story.
Though I gotta pace myself, the stories are too good, but I'm almost caught up!
I love how well these books depicts different struggles. Struggling with depression and the helpless feeling you get, where nothing seems to help. And the slow road to recovery, where smiling hurts, but joy still exists.
It was also great to see the different countries, or at least their people, a little more in depth. As always, excited for the next story.
Though I gotta pace myself, the stories are too good, but I'm almost caught up!
October 15, 2023
One of the weaker books in the series. This book struggles from a lack of focus and way too much Erin.
Not much happens, and for a book named for one specific character, it doesn’t spend very much time with her.
I didn’t need the back quarter of the book to be dedicated to a long farewell between characters that I’m not super invested in tbh.
Not much happens, and for a book named for one specific character, it doesn’t spend very much time with her.
I didn’t need the back quarter of the book to be dedicated to a long farewell between characters that I’m not super invested in tbh.
July 4, 2025
4.0/5
No Ryoka for so long that I enjoyed her in this book. Love Erin so much now.
Very good but the pacing and amount of time with certain characters makes it one of the worst TWI books.
No Ryoka for so long that I enjoyed her in this book. Love Erin so much now.
Very good but the pacing and amount of time with certain characters makes it one of the worst TWI books.
November 11, 2023
The entire book could've been reduced to 3 or 4 separate chapters, and it would've been better for it. Literally nothing happened in this book that couldn't be summarized in a few pages.
And holy fuck can the author make her mind up about whether technology is a threat or not a threat? Because we're back on the "your people lack magic and none of your weapons are effective" train immediately after a book where 10 fucking TREBUCHETS were a major threat to the balance of power on an entire continent. Like Jesus man make your mind up and stick to it because this is pathetic.
And holy fuck can the author make her mind up about whether technology is a threat or not a threat? Because we're back on the "your people lack magic and none of your weapons are effective" train immediately after a book where 10 fucking TREBUCHETS were a major threat to the balance of power on an entire continent. Like Jesus man make your mind up and stick to it because this is pathetic.
May 12, 2026
Rating: 7.5/10
This is one of the worse books in the series, but for a different reason than earlier installments.
The biggest reason for this is that it's a setup book. Pretty much nothing happens here for most of the time. If that's not enough Erin barely appears in it, which I expected but damn, the lack of her PoV really feels.
Instead of her's we got in my opinion the 2 worst PoVs. One is the Doctor storyline, which I liked when it was a fantasy medical drama, but I absolutely hate the direction it went since then.
The other one is the King of Destruction storyline which I hated from the start. While I like Flos, he would be better as a background character and the damned twins annoy me so much, that at times I just want to throw my tablet across the room... but here at least it wasn't that bad, if that amounts to anything.
On top of all these Ryouka is back expected... but her PoV was about... what the hell was it about exactly? There will be some romance between her and a farmgirl? I seriously don't get it why the PoV turned into this and I hope this will be dropped immediately.
Coming from the best book in the series to this made the gap in quality feel even wider.
However after all of this the last chapter was great, that is the strength of this series, something that no other fantasy work could achieve, at least not on this level.
This is one of the worse books in the series, but for a different reason than earlier installments.
The biggest reason for this is that it's a setup book. Pretty much nothing happens here for most of the time. If that's not enough Erin barely appears in it, which I expected but damn, the lack of her PoV really feels.
Instead of her's we got in my opinion the 2 worst PoVs. One is the Doctor storyline, which I liked when it was a fantasy medical drama, but I absolutely hate the direction it went since then.
The other one is the King of Destruction storyline which I hated from the start. While I like Flos, he would be better as a background character and the damned twins annoy me so much, that at times I just want to throw my tablet across the room... but here at least it wasn't that bad, if that amounts to anything.
On top of all these Ryouka is back expected... but her PoV was about... what the hell was it about exactly? There will be some romance between her and a farmgirl? I seriously don't get it why the PoV turned into this and I hope this will be dropped immediately.
Coming from the best book in the series to this made the gap in quality feel even wider.
However after all of this the last chapter was great, that is the strength of this series, something that no other fantasy work could achieve, at least not on this level.
March 15, 2025
This volume was definitely slower and felt more like a setup for what's coming next. Not a ton of action, and it had a bit of a filler feel, but it wasn’t boring, just a different pace. I did enjoy seeing some characters return after a long time. It might not be the most exciting installment, but I have a feeling it’s laying the groundwork for something big. Still a solid read, just a little on the slower side.
July 12, 2024
I love this series! I know I must sound like a broken record for saying this since I have said this for every book so far, but it's the truth. I am addicted to this series, I can't get enough of this world and the characters. This book you a small look at what Ryoka has been up to and the new friends that she has made. Then it takes you to Niers and him finding out more about the mysterious people that are not from his world. He might even be making a trip to meet Erin the chess player that can best him. The doctor and her new friends make an appearance, they have gone and made their version of the United Nations as an adventuring group. With Erin you see her coming to terms with what happened in the last group and how she chose to handle it. The many adventuring groups finally decide that they have to move on to new challenges and say goodbye to the Wandering Inn and Erin. The chapter with the goodbye to Erin made me cry, I do hope that we continue to check in on them.
October 31, 2024
2024/10/31 Notes: 1st Audio Read
Great narration by Andrea Parsneau.
This one is a mixed bag. Great highlights mixed in transitions and lore dumps. It wasn't as engaging to listen to this part as it was to read it on the website.
I may change my mind on the rating on a future re-read. XD
Great narration by Andrea Parsneau.
This one is a mixed bag. Great highlights mixed in transitions and lore dumps. It wasn't as engaging to listen to this part as it was to read it on the website.
I may change my mind on the rating on a future re-read. XD
September 9, 2024
This series is really art. I've never read anything like it. I can only describe it as real time fantasy. It feels like you're living in this world, and sometimes nothing happens from Monday-Wednesday, but you're there the whole time. I really love that part of it.
This whole book felt like an epilogue.
This whole book felt like an epilogue.
November 5, 2024
5 stars! I love this, it’s my favorite series of all time!
February 25, 2026
Currently my least favorite book in the series. Still good but not great like I haev come to expect from these books.
April 8, 2026
Enjoyable.
July 19, 2024
Not my favorite in the series. Honestly, after the last book I’m not sure how anything will ever compare. But I still had a blast.
February 4, 2026
Nach dem absoluten Banger namens Tears of Liscor beginnt Volume 6 mit einem ruhigen Aufbau, wo wir vor allem viele altbekannte Handlungen besuchen und gucken, wie es dort aussieht. Die pure Masse an Charakteren ist jedes Mal beeindruckend und diese Welt ist atemberaubend.
Band 9 war bereits göttlich, aber dieser Band schafft es irgendwie, ihn im Nachhinein noch zu verbessern. Die Auswirkungen sind durch das gesamte Buch spürbar und vor allem die Thematik der Goblins rührt einen mit einem einzigen Kapitel zu Tränen.
Nach Ewigkeiten kommen wir zurück zu Ryoka und auch wenn das Buch nach ihr benannt wurde, ist sie leider nur sehr gering vertreten.
Dafür haben wir zwei epische Schiededuelle in einem Kapitel, traurige Charakterabschiede und so viele emotionale Momente…
Versteht mich nicht falsch, es ist im Vergleich zu vorherigen Bänden eher auf der schwächeren Seite, aber immer noch von vorne bis hinten ein super Buch. Ganz einfach weil pirate so viele liebenswürdige Charaktere geschaffen hat, dass jedes Kapitel mit ihnen sich einfach gut anfühlt.
Band 9 war bereits göttlich, aber dieser Band schafft es irgendwie, ihn im Nachhinein noch zu verbessern. Die Auswirkungen sind durch das gesamte Buch spürbar und vor allem die Thematik der Goblins rührt einen mit einem einzigen Kapitel zu Tränen.
Nach Ewigkeiten kommen wir zurück zu Ryoka und auch wenn das Buch nach ihr benannt wurde, ist sie leider nur sehr gering vertreten.
Dafür haben wir zwei epische Schiededuelle in einem Kapitel, traurige Charakterabschiede und so viele emotionale Momente…
Versteht mich nicht falsch, es ist im Vergleich zu vorherigen Bänden eher auf der schwächeren Seite, aber immer noch von vorne bis hinten ein super Buch. Ganz einfach weil pirate so viele liebenswürdige Charaktere geschaffen hat, dass jedes Kapitel mit ihnen sich einfach gut anfühlt.
October 13, 2023
It was great to get so much of Rioka at the start and I hope that continues in the next book. I also loved how Erin went on vacation to Palace and met new people. The update on Geneva and other Earthlings was great, but I didn't care for the King of Destruction so much. would've preferred to hear less about him. The swordsmiths in different parts of the world were really cool and it was just an overall wonderful continuation of this magical story. And I love the commentary through action on diversity, racism, acceptance, friendship. There are many heavy, relevant themes in every single book. I so appreciate the details given to each character's feelings, facial expressions, background information and the building of relationships. These books are excellent because they're immersive, teleporting you right along with the others.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 30, 2023
It was great to get a reprieve after the high drama of the last book. I really enjoyed catching up with some characters that we haven’t seen in a while. I can’t wait until their plot lines move into the limelight and we can enjoy the fruition of all the developmental stories that we are enjoying right now.
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