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Rogue Ascension #4
Rogue Ascension, Book 4
[Last time in Multiverse Z!] A Shade Dragon Rogue has grown stupidly ridiculously on-god overpowered. And nobody knows it!
Joey Eclipse has returned to his beginner challenge area after winning a solo dungeon crawl. He's the first Dungeon Master of his entire realm and can instantly swap out enchanted weapons from his dungeon inventory dimension.
This is during an apocalypse where the multiverse integrates whole universes and initiates countless humans to its game-like realms of limitless magic. And while Joey is still a small part of the system, his shadow, necromancy, dragon magic, and cultivation of fate is way too overpowered for the average beginner to face.
But here's the kicker: there's a grand prize of 25 Multiverse Gold Coins (the equivalent of 25 Billion USD) on his bounty. And there's two weeks for someone to win the big prize by capturing or killing Joey Eclipse.
So who can beat the greatest beginner in the entire realm?
The Sword Saint?
The Unstoppable Six?
An army of 10,000 adventurers holding Joey's friends hostage?
That's what we're going to find out! Come one, come all!
Let's see who can beat Joey Eclipse!
This is where Rogue Ascension goes the distance. This book is perfect for fans of He Who Fights With Monsters, Cradle, and The Primal Hunter. Read now to enjoy an Apocalypse Isekai with a strong Progression LitRPG, Cultivation System, and budding romance between two battle freaks going on grand adventures with their friends.
Or read for the Overpowered Main Character, super magic fights, fast plot, loot, stats, and brand new powers.
[Welcome back to Multiverse Z!]
[Now let’s continue the show.]
Joey Eclipse has returned to his beginner challenge area after winning a solo dungeon crawl. He's the first Dungeon Master of his entire realm and can instantly swap out enchanted weapons from his dungeon inventory dimension.
This is during an apocalypse where the multiverse integrates whole universes and initiates countless humans to its game-like realms of limitless magic. And while Joey is still a small part of the system, his shadow, necromancy, dragon magic, and cultivation of fate is way too overpowered for the average beginner to face.
But here's the kicker: there's a grand prize of 25 Multiverse Gold Coins (the equivalent of 25 Billion USD) on his bounty. And there's two weeks for someone to win the big prize by capturing or killing Joey Eclipse.
So who can beat the greatest beginner in the entire realm?
The Sword Saint?
The Unstoppable Six?
An army of 10,000 adventurers holding Joey's friends hostage?
That's what we're going to find out! Come one, come all!
Let's see who can beat Joey Eclipse!
This is where Rogue Ascension goes the distance. This book is perfect for fans of He Who Fights With Monsters, Cradle, and The Primal Hunter. Read now to enjoy an Apocalypse Isekai with a strong Progression LitRPG, Cultivation System, and budding romance between two battle freaks going on grand adventures with their friends.
Or read for the Overpowered Main Character, super magic fights, fast plot, loot, stats, and brand new powers.
[Welcome back to Multiverse Z!]
[Now let’s continue the show.]
595 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 19, 2024
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February 27, 2024
This is the fourth book in an isekai LitRPG series and picks up directly after the previous. Read in order.
Joey is finally out of the dungeon and has to deal with the buildup of the bounty he placed on his own head (and others have since added to). The rewards have kicked up to ridiculous levels such that even people with zero chance of collecting can convince themselves that they might get lucky. Which means an army numbering in the thousands and lead by six "great" adventurers (so presumably on par with Joey) is out for his head.
The mistake that army made was imprisoning Joey's steady group as hostages. I mean, it's effective because that catches his undivided attention. But you just know that's going to backfire on them. Narratively it kind of has to. That said, I liked Joey's solution. He rogues it up with a perfect rescue run, getting all his people out undetected... and then .
And that's just the opening in the fourteen days left on his bounty. Of course, those were his biggest dangers in collecting and his solution ended up making a big enough splash that only underpowered idiots were any kind of "danger" after that. So we get some renewing of relationship scenes and Joey adding a couple of spare "greats" to his motley group. And has a couple of challenges that bring in a couple of large, powerful denizen groups.
I'll leave the rest of the plot for you to discover if you're interested. I liked the developments. The author has yet to let things run in a straight line, throwing twists and complications like they are confetti. Which is more than a little of what has me so engaged with this series. I do kind of hate the latest development with his inner dragon. Having its influence switch to "reluctance" is lame, and doubly so for tying that into Joey's inner insecurities. So far, that's a minor inconvenience, but if it persists I can see it affecting my engagement more than the little it is for now.
The author wastes his final chapter giving us two big-bad perspectives (including the Dread Whale). This isn't so much a cliffhanger as it is just a really bad choice of "epilogue". It cost him half a star making this 4½ stars. I'm still rounding up for keeping up the crazy-pants power fantasy with a spanking pace along with some good character/relationship growth arcs.
A note about craft: The malapropisms continue to amuse. And grate. Seriously, editors aren't that expensive. Buy one.
A note about Chaste: Joey finally catches up with Maylolee at the very end. There are cheek kisses. This is very chaste. There is a section where people assume things about him and the super-Sirens, but the innuendo is so subtle it'd be easy to miss and certainly isn't enough to affect the chaste tag.
Joey is finally out of the dungeon and has to deal with the buildup of the bounty he placed on his own head (and others have since added to). The rewards have kicked up to ridiculous levels such that even people with zero chance of collecting can convince themselves that they might get lucky. Which means an army numbering in the thousands and lead by six "great" adventurers (so presumably on par with Joey) is out for his head.
The mistake that army made was imprisoning Joey's steady group as hostages. I mean, it's effective because that catches his undivided attention. But you just know that's going to backfire on them. Narratively it kind of has to. That said, I liked Joey's solution. He rogues it up with a perfect rescue run, getting all his people out undetected... and then .
And that's just the opening in the fourteen days left on his bounty. Of course, those were his biggest dangers in collecting and his solution ended up making a big enough splash that only underpowered idiots were any kind of "danger" after that. So we get some renewing of relationship scenes and Joey adding a couple of spare "greats" to his motley group. And has a couple of challenges that bring in a couple of large, powerful denizen groups.
I'll leave the rest of the plot for you to discover if you're interested. I liked the developments. The author has yet to let things run in a straight line, throwing twists and complications like they are confetti. Which is more than a little of what has me so engaged with this series. I do kind of hate the latest development with his inner dragon. Having its influence switch to "reluctance" is lame, and doubly so for tying that into Joey's inner insecurities. So far, that's a minor inconvenience, but if it persists I can see it affecting my engagement more than the little it is for now.
The author wastes his final chapter giving us two big-bad perspectives (including the Dread Whale). This isn't so much a cliffhanger as it is just a really bad choice of "epilogue". It cost him half a star making this 4½ stars. I'm still rounding up for keeping up the crazy-pants power fantasy with a spanking pace along with some good character/relationship growth arcs.
A note about craft: The malapropisms continue to amuse. And grate. Seriously, editors aren't that expensive. Buy one.
A note about Chaste: Joey finally catches up with Maylolee at the very end. There are cheek kisses. This is very chaste. There is a section where people assume things about him and the super-Sirens, but the innuendo is so subtle it'd be easy to miss and certainly isn't enough to affect the chaste tag.
March 28, 2024
4.5 stars, great continuation. Still enjoying the series
September 19, 2026
I have mixed feelings about this installment in the series. I really love the underestimated hero and there's a lot of that in this story. His improbable rise was even explained really well with some cool plot explanations--maybe the best explanation of plot armor for a hero I've ever seen, actually. However he gets off his solo path and rejoins the side characters and they were very one faceted and unrealistic. I'm hoping the author gets better at building a cool society and team. They did a great job building a cool power system.
March 7, 2024
Really good
Great book of just the devil stuff, devilishness was removed. Why do so many of these books have to have devil stuff? Use monsters, aliens, whatever, but there is all this devil/satanic stuff undertones. Why its that pushed in our faces? Some might say it’s no big deal but why not do something else then? Why keep coming back to this? There is a spiritual reality and warfare and this is a negative part of it. Other than that, like the book.
Great book of just the devil stuff, devilishness was removed. Why do so many of these books have to have devil stuff? Use monsters, aliens, whatever, but there is all this devil/satanic stuff undertones. Why its that pushed in our faces? Some might say it’s no big deal but why not do something else then? Why keep coming back to this? There is a spiritual reality and warfare and this is a negative part of it. Other than that, like the book.
April 4, 2024
Shade Dragon Rogue finishes First
Joey is The Shade Dragon Rogue and he will not lose. He finishes the hunt quest, becomes a prince over the beginner's challenge starting town and lands, and with the help of his growing hoard army cleans up the nonbelievers of his greatness.
Lastly he saves his princess!
Good read again!
Read in 4 days
Joey is The Shade Dragon Rogue and he will not lose. He finishes the hunt quest, becomes a prince over the beginner's challenge starting town and lands, and with the help of his growing hoard army cleans up the nonbelievers of his greatness.
Lastly he saves his princess!
Good read again!
Read in 4 days
January 22, 2024
Juvenile at times. Almost gave this a 3* rating. Almost. Although the MC is an 18 y/o, he acts more like a 14 y/o. Also, the amount of reflection on his horrible life on earth was a little much. But, you know, .44 cents a page. Oh yeah, I read my litrpg on kindle unlimited.
January 22, 2024
Awesome Series
This story of a former street rat who becomes the top player once the System takes over is fantastic. Since he’s an eighteen year old, there’s lots of silliest and stupidity that somehow works. Can’t wait for him to leave the beginner area.
This story of a former street rat who becomes the top player once the System takes over is fantastic. Since he’s an eighteen year old, there’s lots of silliest and stupidity that somehow works. Can’t wait for him to leave the beginner area.
February 12, 2024
Excellent!!!
Gets better and better as the story goes on. I really like the OP and arrogant the MC can be at times. I also like the fact he can also extremely protective of his hoard. Looking forward to the next book.
Gets better and better as the story goes on. I really like the OP and arrogant the MC can be at times. I also like the fact he can also extremely protective of his hoard. Looking forward to the next book.
March 7, 2024
better and badder
Book 4 came through with some twist and turns and mysteries unraveled. When I was beginning to feel Joey could beat everything more challenges served but in a sensible way. The challenges had always been there in the background of the past 3 books’ lore.
Book 4 came through with some twist and turns and mysteries unraveled. When I was beginning to feel Joey could beat everything more challenges served but in a sensible way. The challenges had always been there in the background of the past 3 books’ lore.
August 6, 2024
Loveable read
From the first book till now, the main character has grown from teen to a young mature adult. It has made the storyline more enjoyable while indulging in youthfulness.
Enjoying the silliness.
From the first book till now, the main character has grown from teen to a young mature adult. It has made the storyline more enjoyable while indulging in youthfulness.
Enjoying the silliness.
January 21, 2024
You won't regret reading this
This series is amazing and worth the read. If you're not sure about this, just give it a try. You can thank me later.
This series is amazing and worth the read. If you're not sure about this, just give it a try. You can thank me later.
January 21, 2024
The Craziness Continues
Another fun book in this series. Joey remains as arrogant and crazy as ever and takes you along for the ride. Looking forward to the next
Another fun book in this series. Joey remains as arrogant and crazy as ever and takes you along for the ride. Looking forward to the next
February 26, 2024
what a twist at the end there
I did not expect that twist at the end. I was already suspicious but the author did a pretty good job of misleading everyone including the readers..
I did not expect that twist at the end. I was already suspicious but the author did a pretty good job of misleading everyone including the readers..
March 3, 2024
Fading
Editing errors continue. The challenges now seem artificial and contrived, far less interesting than the previous books. There’s very little left to spice up the story.
Editing errors continue. The challenges now seem artificial and contrived, far less interesting than the previous books. There’s very little left to spice up the story.
April 8, 2024
Great one sitting read
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who likes LitRPG and progression types of books with lots of action.
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who likes LitRPG and progression types of books with lots of action.
December 13, 2024
The stakes are getting so high in this series. Great teaser for the next book too. 👍🏽👍🏽
June 4, 2025
read
I am onto the next book. What can I say it is a good read. See for yourself. We all have our preferences.
I am onto the next book. What can I say it is a good read. See for yourself. We all have our preferences.
October 23, 2025
Eclipse
So once I finish everything I gotta figure out the timeline! The story is fantastic and surprising. On to the next.
So once I finish everything I gotta figure out the timeline! The story is fantastic and surprising. On to the next.
April 4, 2026
Same same
If you liked the first books this for better or worse is the same. I still say this must AI
If you liked the first books this for better or worse is the same. I still say this must AI
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