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Salvos #3
The Plaguelands
The Plaguelands: A Monster Evolution LitRPG
Heretic. Heathen. Demon.
The company war between the Valiant Dreamers and the Iron Champions continues. But these Human matters don't matter to Salvos. She takes off to with her companions to the Plaguelands, in hopes to level from the undead, speak with Kobolds, and maybe befriend a Lich!
...the last bit may be a little bit difficult. But she is Salvos. She will not give up so easily. She will evolve. She will fight with her companions. And she will grow stronger.
Heretic. Heathen. Demon.
The company war between the Valiant Dreamers and the Iron Champions continues. But these Human matters don't matter to Salvos. She takes off to with her companions to the Plaguelands, in hopes to level from the undead, speak with Kobolds, and maybe befriend a Lich!
...the last bit may be a little bit difficult. But she is Salvos. She will not give up so easily. She will evolve. She will fight with her companions. And she will grow stronger.
721 pages, Unknown Binding
First published August 1, 2021
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April 21, 2023
This was another solid and fun instalment of V.A.Lewis’s Salvos series. The series is a fun YA LitRPG coming of age action/adventure series. It mixes the action and humour pretty well and has a fun lead character who is easy to root for despite being a demon!
This instalment was mainly just Salvos levelling and adventuring but we did get to know both Daniel and Edith a lot better over the course of this one and I definitely enjoyed that element of the story. We also got to meet a few of the other races that populate this fantasy world.
All in all this was a fun read and I’ll move right on to the next instalment of the series.
Rating: 4 stars.
Audio Note: As always Tess Irondale did a fantastic job with the narration of this series.
This instalment was mainly just Salvos levelling and adventuring but we did get to know both Daniel and Edith a lot better over the course of this one and I definitely enjoyed that element of the story. We also got to meet a few of the other races that populate this fantasy world.
All in all this was a fun read and I’ll move right on to the next instalment of the series.
Rating: 4 stars.
Audio Note: As always Tess Irondale did a fantastic job with the narration of this series.
June 17, 2022
I think the variety on the adventure aspect of the story is very refreshing. But as an adult, the characters are horribly bland. Though the previous books had simple dialog, it was cohesive and revised. Now there appears to be multiple grammar mistakes, and a bunch of dick stroking like LitRPGs where every other line is "Ding, your dick grew by an inch, the girth is wider, the veins are more prominent" etc. And the Author lefts a note about how his feelings are hurt because some negative reviews were unfair and mean. I think the idea of this being a full time career is getting to him and the story is suffering for it. If you don't want negative reviews, don't focus just on pumping out as many chapters as you can and let the quality suffer.
August 28, 2021
Fun, but a lot of editing issues
A fun read if you can get past the syntax and grammar issues. Seven more words required. Seven more words.
A fun read if you can get past the syntax and grammar issues. Seven more words required. Seven more words.
April 17, 2025
STILL GOOD, BUT IT’S ‘PLAGUED’ WITH ISSUES.
I’ve said in the reviews I left for books one and two that there were some ongoing issues in the series, and that if those things did not improve by the next installment then it would likely start to impact my ratings. Unfortunately, that is now becoming the case.
I’ll talk about what I did like, first. Salvos continues to feel like a Shonen manga in the best ways, filled with great action and a trio of companions that feel like they could be slotted in perfectly to fit a manga series. The System/Evolution aspects of the books continue to work well, as well, which is really important for any LitRPG series.
That said, there is a prose problem in Salvos and it’s become only clearer here in book three, with a page count that has increased dramatically from book two. The extra length made the unrefined prose stick out even more. I get wanting to provide more with each new release in a series, truly - but when you have an issue of quality, the increase in quantity needs to be put on pause.
Furthermore, I ended up speed-reading through the last hundred and fifty pages or so, so that I could just get through the remainder of my read and take a pause. I fully intend to continue the series - this is a reread for me after all, and I certainly made it farther than this last time - but now that I’m actually watching out for things that could be improved, I was just ready for it to be over.
Hopefully, this review doesn’t put you off the series if you’ve yet to start it (and are, for some reason, reading reviews for book three?) because despite my dip in opinion, Salvos remains as a whole a blast of a series. I do think it’s worth reading. Just… don’t be expecting a masterpiece, either.
I’ve said in the reviews I left for books one and two that there were some ongoing issues in the series, and that if those things did not improve by the next installment then it would likely start to impact my ratings. Unfortunately, that is now becoming the case.
I’ll talk about what I did like, first. Salvos continues to feel like a Shonen manga in the best ways, filled with great action and a trio of companions that feel like they could be slotted in perfectly to fit a manga series. The System/Evolution aspects of the books continue to work well, as well, which is really important for any LitRPG series.
That said, there is a prose problem in Salvos and it’s become only clearer here in book three, with a page count that has increased dramatically from book two. The extra length made the unrefined prose stick out even more. I get wanting to provide more with each new release in a series, truly - but when you have an issue of quality, the increase in quantity needs to be put on pause.
Furthermore, I ended up speed-reading through the last hundred and fifty pages or so, so that I could just get through the remainder of my read and take a pause. I fully intend to continue the series - this is a reread for me after all, and I certainly made it farther than this last time - but now that I’m actually watching out for things that could be improved, I was just ready for it to be over.
Hopefully, this review doesn’t put you off the series if you’ve yet to start it (and are, for some reason, reading reviews for book three?) because despite my dip in opinion, Salvos remains as a whole a blast of a series. I do think it’s worth reading. Just… don’t be expecting a masterpiece, either.
March 2, 2024
Ok, after reading the third book of this series, I only recommend it for 9- to 14-year-old girls. Anyone else will lose barin cells after reading this book.
10% of the time, the character (Salvos) is wise, and 90% of the time, dum. She is over 80 in intelligence that means she has to be more intelligent than a normal person by 80 points, but NO.
Salvos is so dum, entitled, and annoying. Not happy, go lucky.
She jumps levels in fights and punches above her level for no reason, only because the author wrote it.
The story is okay, and one can enjoy it by power reading or forwarding to an audiobook, but the characters are bad. For example, a vampire whose whole ethos is based on blod and smell doesn't know Salvos is a demon.
The hero is a sidekick to a dum demon.
Even the characters that should be intelligent and wise become dum after meeting her.
Maybe it gets better. Maybe not for now. I had enough. If a brave individual pushes through till the end, please message me privately and let me know what happens in a short message. Thanks.
10% of the time, the character (Salvos) is wise, and 90% of the time, dum. She is over 80 in intelligence that means she has to be more intelligent than a normal person by 80 points, but NO.
Salvos is so dum, entitled, and annoying. Not happy, go lucky.
She jumps levels in fights and punches above her level for no reason, only because the author wrote it.
The story is okay, and one can enjoy it by power reading or forwarding to an audiobook, but the characters are bad. For example, a vampire whose whole ethos is based on blod and smell doesn't know Salvos is a demon.
The hero is a sidekick to a dum demon.
Even the characters that should be intelligent and wise become dum after meeting her.
Maybe it gets better. Maybe not for now. I had enough. If a brave individual pushes through till the end, please message me privately and let me know what happens in a short message. Thanks.
April 25, 2022
What van i say??... Its Salvos!
Salvos is awesome and yet so innocent. This is just another chapter in her growth and quest for power. her abilities grow and she learns more about being human (or any other race) then ever before. She might be a demon but has her own but she is learning. The book is awesome and big. Get you money worth here. I'm looking forwaed.to the next book.
Salvos is awesome and yet so innocent. This is just another chapter in her growth and quest for power. her abilities grow and she learns more about being human (or any other race) then ever before. She might be a demon but has her own but she is learning. The book is awesome and big. Get you money worth here. I'm looking forwaed.to the next book.
October 4, 2023
No stopping now
Im usually underwhelmed by book 3 of many series I’ve read, but holy, I guess I really can’t stop now. There’s as many open threads as there are closing ones. I’m a total convert to this series now.
The heartfelt moments and hard conversations the main characters have with each other really grounded me emotionally into the story.
Im usually underwhelmed by book 3 of many series I’ve read, but holy, I guess I really can’t stop now. There’s as many open threads as there are closing ones. I’m a total convert to this series now.
The heartfelt moments and hard conversations the main characters have with each other really grounded me emotionally into the story.
May 4, 2024
Another good one
I love how Salvos is becoming more considered to her companions. This book is a good turning point for all the focused characters. I wonder if Daniel is Asian or not. His reserved attitude and black hair seem to point in that direction. Edithe, is a beast on her own, but a kick in the butt wakes anyone up.
I love how Salvos is becoming more considered to her companions. This book is a good turning point for all the focused characters. I wonder if Daniel is Asian or not. His reserved attitude and black hair seem to point in that direction. Edithe, is a beast on her own, but a kick in the butt wakes anyone up.
December 11, 2021
Great sequel, keeps the fun atmosphere while all characters grow
Salvos is funny and reckless as always but all characters grow on personality and strength. Daniel is also the most relatable hero ever.
Salvos is funny and reckless as always but all characters grow on personality and strength. Daniel is also the most relatable hero ever.
February 24, 2022
i am in love
I really really love this type of book and story. I wish one thing would of changed (her liking food) but oh well :) i love it and starting the next one right after this!!
I really really love this type of book and story. I wish one thing would of changed (her liking food) but oh well :) i love it and starting the next one right after this!!
September 26, 2022
Great
Undoubtedly another really great chapter, and I very much enjoyed the added complexities that were brought up in regards to magic and skills within this book. If you enjoyed the previous two books, this is undoubtedly another great addition to the series.
Undoubtedly another really great chapter, and I very much enjoyed the added complexities that were brought up in regards to magic and skills within this book. If you enjoyed the previous two books, this is undoubtedly another great addition to the series.
March 22, 2023
In this book salvos goes to the plague lands and it is a good book. It has good progression and this is the start of the rest of the series. Where salvos just pops from place to place clearing out monsters. .
May 12, 2023
This has become simplistic.
There is no more character growth. The levels just happen. The overall story is basic. The setting is poor. It is still somewhat fun to read, but this needs to grow or it will die.
There is no more character growth. The levels just happen. The overall story is basic. The setting is poor. It is still somewhat fun to read, but this needs to grow or it will die.
August 23, 2023
fun
This book was long and full of fun little things that made me giggle quite often. I really enjoyed reading it and following the adventures of the group of companions! Start at book one and read straight through, it is a lot of fun.
This book was long and full of fun little things that made me giggle quite often. I really enjoyed reading it and following the adventures of the group of companions! Start at book one and read straight through, it is a lot of fun.
August 11, 2025
Salvos is a real hoot. Listening to the story of a pair of adventurers desperately trying to stop a sociopath(salvos)from making sociopathic decisions gave me a few chuckles. The MC is an example of why child's laughter is terrifying in dark places.
August 7, 2021
Keeps getting better
I love salvos as a character and I love the casual normalcy of gay people in the book. A delight to read
I love salvos as a character and I love the casual normalcy of gay people in the book. A delight to read
January 24, 2023
Keeps entertaining
The problem with long series tends to be the author filling in pages just to pad it out, but with this series something new keeps happening with every chapter
The problem with long series tends to be the author filling in pages just to pad it out, but with this series something new keeps happening with every chapter
September 11, 2023
📖📖📖📖❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Great book 📖 keeps you interested very well and it a great series can’t wait to finish the series 📖
Great book 📖 keeps you interested very well and it a great series can’t wait to finish the series 📖
September 26, 2023
Salvos embraces her pride here. More gaps are crossed because of her straight forward approach. Very simple adventure story arc.
October 25, 2023
⭐⭐⭐1/2
I didn't like this as much as the first two books but really good ending is making me look forward to volume 4.
I didn't like this as much as the first two books but really good ending is making me look forward to volume 4.
November 10, 2023
Definitely completely hooked on this series!
November 13, 2023
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December 6, 2023
Favorite in the series so far
April 27, 2024
The books are good I just not really connect to the main character
August 13, 2024
Very good
I love this series it's very good. I can't wait to see what happens next I hope more people read this
I love this series it's very good. I can't wait to see what happens next I hope more people read this
June 2, 2025
The story continues to have a lot of action and humor but the character growth for the MC seems to have slowed a bit. She is supposed to have pretty high wisdom but she is very impulsive and there are times when that just doesn't line up well. It was nice getting to know Daniel and Edith more in this story and getting some of the side stories. I would like to see a bit more growth in Salvos but overall I am still enjoying the series.
April 27, 2022
This litrpg series is quickly becoming one of my favorites and helps to scratch the itch left behind by works like Azarinth Healer. There is something quite satisfying in viewing the world through Salvos unique lens and the synergy she has with her companions and those she meets along her journey.
The litrpg elements are handled well with believable progression that never feels stale or repetitive. Possibly my favorite book in this series thus far, loving the direction this is taking and I’m interested to see what new interactions and areas get explored next.
The litrpg elements are handled well with believable progression that never feels stale or repetitive. Possibly my favorite book in this series thus far, loving the direction this is taking and I’m interested to see what new interactions and areas get explored next.
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