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Theos #1
Becoming a God Made Easy
A young man’s death is only the beginning when he elects to pursue divinity in a realm where gods and monsters are all too real.
Luke was your typical nine-to-five office drone when he was killed in a head-on car collision during his morning commute. Instead of going to heaven, Luke’s soul is brought to a hellish realm on the verge of total destruction, where two supernatural beings soon engage in brutal combat. Defeating her rival, the victorious Arke prepares to claim her prize, the powerful God Seed. But the ancient artifact has plans of its own, offering to soul-bond with Luke, who accepts and flees to the world of Theos to escape Arke’s wrath.
There, on the island of Carim, Luke is guided by the God Seed to take possession of the body of a recently deceased fisherman and embark on quests that will help him ascend to godhood. But his resurrection does not go unnoticed. The elderly Nefkha has been charged by a pantheon of deities drawn straight from myth to locate a thief on the run. Realizing Luke is the one the gods seek, Nefkha strikes a bargain to keep the younger man’s identity secret in exchange for help with a mysterious task.
Now, to survive a manhunt orchestrated by the rulers of his strange new world, Luke must ensure Nefkha doesn’t betray him—and learn how to wield a mighty relic desired by forces far beyond his imagination . . .
Luke was your typical nine-to-five office drone when he was killed in a head-on car collision during his morning commute. Instead of going to heaven, Luke’s soul is brought to a hellish realm on the verge of total destruction, where two supernatural beings soon engage in brutal combat. Defeating her rival, the victorious Arke prepares to claim her prize, the powerful God Seed. But the ancient artifact has plans of its own, offering to soul-bond with Luke, who accepts and flees to the world of Theos to escape Arke’s wrath.
There, on the island of Carim, Luke is guided by the God Seed to take possession of the body of a recently deceased fisherman and embark on quests that will help him ascend to godhood. But his resurrection does not go unnoticed. The elderly Nefkha has been charged by a pantheon of deities drawn straight from myth to locate a thief on the run. Realizing Luke is the one the gods seek, Nefkha strikes a bargain to keep the younger man’s identity secret in exchange for help with a mysterious task.
Now, to survive a manhunt orchestrated by the rulers of his strange new world, Luke must ensure Nefkha doesn’t betray him—and learn how to wield a mighty relic desired by forces far beyond his imagination . . .
371 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 19, 2023
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February 2, 2024
Interesting book. Enjoyed the Greek mythology tie in and liked the main character.
December 30, 2023
This book focuses almost entirely on the power progression of the protagonist, Luke. Having been Isekai'd to a world of Greek gods, Luke must become stronger than the gods or suffer destruction at the hands of a winged harpy (no, not a real one).
I enjoyed the way Luke's learned technique was described. It involved the mastery of sword, shield, and spear but required a soul-deep understanding of martial philosophies rather than mere physical abilities. The magic system was the best feature of the book.
The biggest flaw, if one can gloss over the many errors in grammar, (beware the malapropisms), was the lack of character development in the protagonist. Not only is Luke a faceless salaryman with no features worth noting, but he shows no growth throughout the book, at least not in his personality. He overcomes no fears, makes no realizations, and suffers no emotional setbacks.
I find it odd when authors are drawn to tell Isekai stories but barely acknowledge the utility of having a prior life. If you're not going to use that signature feature of the portal/reincarnation/Isekai genre, just tell a standard fantasy.
PS. The voice actor (narrator), Seth Podowitz, was excellent.
I enjoyed the way Luke's learned technique was described. It involved the mastery of sword, shield, and spear but required a soul-deep understanding of martial philosophies rather than mere physical abilities. The magic system was the best feature of the book.
The biggest flaw, if one can gloss over the many errors in grammar, (beware the malapropisms), was the lack of character development in the protagonist. Not only is Luke a faceless salaryman with no features worth noting, but he shows no growth throughout the book, at least not in his personality. He overcomes no fears, makes no realizations, and suffers no emotional setbacks.
I find it odd when authors are drawn to tell Isekai stories but barely acknowledge the utility of having a prior life. If you're not going to use that signature feature of the portal/reincarnation/Isekai genre, just tell a standard fantasy.
PS. The voice actor (narrator), Seth Podowitz, was excellent.
December 22, 2025
DNF
Lost interest a good few hours into the book.
I think the fundamental issue was that I had no interest in seeing the protagonist succeed.
There isn't really anything at stake in the book except the protagonists continued advancement towards godhood. He's just seeking power for powers sake with no real goal to do anything with that power. So when the protagonist is just a bland, morally bankrupt no body what is there really to keep you listening.
At one point the protagonist decides to kill a defeated, surrendered enemy simply to make things easier and for his own advancement. He angsts a bit about murdering another human being before concluding that if given the chance to redo he would have done the same again. Further he would also do the same again later, for probably for worse reasons.
It seems clear that if our protagonist rises to god hood nothing good will come of it.
Lost interest a good few hours into the book.
I think the fundamental issue was that I had no interest in seeing the protagonist succeed.
There isn't really anything at stake in the book except the protagonists continued advancement towards godhood. He's just seeking power for powers sake with no real goal to do anything with that power. So when the protagonist is just a bland, morally bankrupt no body what is there really to keep you listening.
At one point the protagonist decides to kill a defeated, surrendered enemy simply to make things easier and for his own advancement. He angsts a bit about murdering another human being before concluding that if given the chance to redo he would have done the same again. Further he would also do the same again later, for probably for worse reasons.
It seems clear that if our protagonist rises to god hood nothing good will come of it.
March 19, 2024
I couldn't get into this one at all. It feels incredibly rushed, jumping over all the necessary story telling work to get to where the author wanted the story to go as fast as possible. Because of this, the story follows a frustrating formula:
Author wants something to happen > He realises he hasn't set up the story for that thing to happen > There it's an info dump off information impatiently thrown at you to have just the right amount of information for this thing to happen > Repeat.
There are minimal descriptions, next to no character work, and the result is a list of events that feel more like the outline of a novel than a novel itself. The result is a story I started twice to make sure I was giving it a fair shake, but gave up on because it isn't meeting the base requirements to make it a readable story.
Author wants something to happen > He realises he hasn't set up the story for that thing to happen > There it's an info dump off information impatiently thrown at you to have just the right amount of information for this thing to happen > Repeat.
There are minimal descriptions, next to no character work, and the result is a list of events that feel more like the outline of a novel than a novel itself. The result is a story I started twice to make sure I was giving it a fair shake, but gave up on because it isn't meeting the base requirements to make it a readable story.
January 17, 2024
Book one
The book was pretty good with good writing and editing. I don't think I found any mistakes.
If I had to pick things to take issue with I'd go with getting points just seemed to easy and the MC spends to much time in his head wondering about the morality of killing and weather or not he should run away.
We all know that he isn't going to run away. As for the other, people die. He isn't running around killing for fun. Nor is he killing innocent people. You live by the sword, you die by the sword. Or when you choose violence don't be surprised when violence is done to you.
8/10 There is more on Royalroad if anyone is interested.
The book was pretty good with good writing and editing. I don't think I found any mistakes.
If I had to pick things to take issue with I'd go with getting points just seemed to easy and the MC spends to much time in his head wondering about the morality of killing and weather or not he should run away.
We all know that he isn't going to run away. As for the other, people die. He isn't running around killing for fun. Nor is he killing innocent people. You live by the sword, you die by the sword. Or when you choose violence don't be surprised when violence is done to you.
8/10 There is more on Royalroad if anyone is interested.
December 21, 2023
This was such an interesting read! I was entertained from start to finish. It was well-written, clever, and interesting. I liked the pacing of the story and all those twists and turns that the MC had to go through. They definitely helped me kept engaged throughout. This is going to be another series to follow.
For readers who are into cultivation and progression LitRPG, this is a great addition to the collection.
For readers who are into cultivation and progression LitRPG, this is a great addition to the collection.
March 13, 2024
LOL. The start of this book comes off as "Do you even lift".
I really enjoyed this. It's a mix between mythology and litrpg.
It was well done and fun. Will pick up the sequel.
For some reason the Hercules "zero to Hero" song is going through my head.
Well that is one theory out the window. Will definitely pickup the sequel.
3/5 Stars
I really enjoyed this. It's a mix between mythology and litrpg.
It was well done and fun. Will pick up the sequel.
For some reason the Hercules "zero to Hero" song is going through my head.
Well that is one theory out the window. Will definitely pickup the sequel.
3/5 Stars
December 22, 2023
Pretty good isekai
I like the world building and the description of effort involved in this cultivation system. There looks to be a need to polish a little more, as there are a few sequences that were worded oddly and a couple immersion breaking references (why would there be bandaids in this world?). Overall a good first entry and I look forward to more
I like the world building and the description of effort involved in this cultivation system. There looks to be a need to polish a little more, as there are a few sequences that were worded oddly and a couple immersion breaking references (why would there be bandaids in this world?). Overall a good first entry and I look forward to more
December 22, 2023
Ok, but could have been better
The gimmick of a greek god world could have been skipped. The book would be better. There is a lot of telling and now showing. There is too much introspection by the MC. All this make the story convoluted and I loose immersion.
The gimmick of a greek god world could have been skipped. The book would be better. There is a lot of telling and now showing. There is too much introspection by the MC. All this make the story convoluted and I loose immersion.
December 24, 2023
I really like the concept!
I really want to give it a high rating, but sometimes the writing destroyed my immersion. Would say its a 3,5 of 5.
Hoping that the writing will improve with the next book!
I really want to give it a high rating, but sometimes the writing destroyed my immersion. Would say its a 3,5 of 5.
Hoping that the writing will improve with the next book!
December 24, 2023
Great.
A very different but excellent view of a litrpg. I love the incorporation of the Greek gods and mythological figures, as well as the plot. Can't wait for the next book to come out!
A very different but excellent view of a litrpg. I love the incorporation of the Greek gods and mythological figures, as well as the plot. Can't wait for the next book to come out!
December 25, 2023
Excellent story!
I really enjoyed this tale. It is little but different than others I have read. Basically another world ruled by the old gods. I'm not sure how earth relates to this world but it must because earth has these gods in myth.
I really enjoyed this tale. It is little but different than others I have read. Basically another world ruled by the old gods. I'm not sure how earth relates to this world but it must because earth has these gods in myth.
December 30, 2023
The book seemed very rushed. This guy seems to not left his house ever and does not no how to act in real world scenarios. To many inconsistencies and words normal people don't use in every day conversations, almost like a bot wrote it or translated it.
January 25, 2024
First in what will probably be a great series
Great new take on the LitRPG genre. I like character development, though the plot is a bit rocky at times. It’s overall a great book and I’m looking forward to number two.
Great new take on the LitRPG genre. I like character development, though the plot is a bit rocky at times. It’s overall a great book and I’m looking forward to number two.
February 27, 2024
Great first outing. Can't wait for the second one. Love anything Greek or Roman Mythology Related and I really liked how the author had a slight spin on what I knew to what was happening or what happened to certain people or gods in this world.
June 20, 2024
This is a different way of handling LitRPG. I like it. Great premise and the story flows. Need to get stronger to not get crushed like a roach.
Its a fun read and will make you want some more.
Its a fun read and will make you want some more.
August 24, 2024
4.25 stars
September 16, 2024
quite a good story......
Want to read
May 23, 2025Audible
September 20, 2025
First real audio book experience and it was fun as hell. Like listening to a story driven RPG video game.
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