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The Primal Hunter #9
The Primal Hunter 9
Book 9 of hit Primal Hunter LitRPG series is here. Grab your copy today!About the Experience an Apocalypse LitRPG with levels, classes, professions, skills, dungeons, loot, and all of the great traits of progression fantasy and LitRPG that you've come to expect. Follow Jake as he explores this new vast multiverse filled with challenges and opportunities. As he grows in power and slowly transforms from a bored office worker to a true apex hunter.
598 pages, ebook
First published May 8, 2024
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May 9, 2024
Worth it.
Listen, folks. You’ve got 9+ books, all narrated by Travis B., all amazing, that feel like they’re all a part of a growing universe. That’s not something to take for granted.
If you’re considering whether to start reading this series or not— Ask yourself when you wished you’d started watching the MCU. Because, as tough as it might have been to sit through Thor or The Incredible Hulk in theaters, it was worth it to grow alongside it.
And the Nevermore arc? And what comes afterward?
Better than the current MCU. Bar none.
Listen, folks. You’ve got 9+ books, all narrated by Travis B., all amazing, that feel like they’re all a part of a growing universe. That’s not something to take for granted.
If you’re considering whether to start reading this series or not— Ask yourself when you wished you’d started watching the MCU. Because, as tough as it might have been to sit through Thor or The Incredible Hulk in theaters, it was worth it to grow alongside it.
And the Nevermore arc? And what comes afterward?
Better than the current MCU. Bar none.
May 12, 2024
another great book .
Jake's hones his skills for one final push before evolution. With a touch of suspense, his quest for self-discovery unfolds, promising surprises and revelations. Yet, little does he suspect the profound impact his actions may have across the multiverse. As the narrative unfolds, the stage is set for a dramatic Chosen Ceremony, where Jake will embrace his destiny as the Chosen of the Malefic Viper.
The only disappointment is the wait for the next book in the series.
Jake's hones his skills for one final push before evolution. With a touch of suspense, his quest for self-discovery unfolds, promising surprises and revelations. Yet, little does he suspect the profound impact his actions may have across the multiverse. As the narrative unfolds, the stage is set for a dramatic Chosen Ceremony, where Jake will embrace his destiny as the Chosen of the Malefic Viper.
The only disappointment is the wait for the next book in the series.
June 25, 2024
Any tree with a high Perception stat had to be a good tree. It was just science.
This was a great continuation of the series. It was more of a bridge between the conclusion of the D-rank era and preparing for what looks to be the first grand C-rank arc. I thoroughly enjoyed this. Some parts meandered a little, but all of it was entertaining. Some loose ends were tied up, and the big reveal was a lot of fun. It was also fun and unexpected to meet the in-laws.
Also, I definitely love and appreciate the recaps, keep them up!
This was a great continuation of the series. It was more of a bridge between the conclusion of the D-rank era and preparing for what looks to be the first grand C-rank arc. I thoroughly enjoyed this. Some parts meandered a little, but all of it was entertaining. Some loose ends were tied up, and the big reveal was a lot of fun. It was also fun and unexpected to meet the in-laws.
Also, I definitely love and appreciate the recaps, keep them up!
May 15, 2024
Going public
Jake is becoming more comfortable dealing with things that were too overwhelming before. He also enjoys pushing his limits, and his next child is another hilarious overpowered bada**. It's also extremely amusing when powerhouses try to fight him, and he makes them trip. I like his group, he's loosening up, and there's more drama a headache away. I hope Jake's idiotic enemies realize how they chose the wrong guy to pick on.
Jake is becoming more comfortable dealing with things that were too overwhelming before. He also enjoys pushing his limits, and his next child is another hilarious overpowered bada**. It's also extremely amusing when powerhouses try to fight him, and he makes them trip. I like his group, he's loosening up, and there's more drama a headache away. I hope Jake's idiotic enemies realize how they chose the wrong guy to pick on.
August 2, 2024
Jake gets glazed by every single faction in the multiverse.
May 11, 2024
Weak af
I don't understand how anyone could read this and be satisfied. Spoiler alert, the only meaningful things that happened were Jake creating a true royal and coming out as the vipers chosen in a giant ceremony. The whole book!
Instead of releasing a book every 3 months why not slow down and write an actual story?
I don't understand how anyone could read this and be satisfied. Spoiler alert, the only meaningful things that happened were Jake creating a true royal and coming out as the vipers chosen in a giant ceremony. The whole book!
Instead of releasing a book every 3 months why not slow down and write an actual story?
May 23, 2024
I just found out today that the audio is coming out soon. Well, too late. It's been read and it was everything I expected that the reveal of the Chosen would be.
Content wise, this seems like a setup for the next stage, which is great, but reader be aware.
Content wise, this seems like a setup for the next stage, which is great, but reader be aware.
January 7, 2026
I’ll admit, the story caught me. I’m invested. I loved this one even if it was mostly a filler one. It got a lot more anime like. First quarter is about Jake finally evolving to C grade and then skill and equipment changes. Then it’s bee queen hatching time though there’s a surprise there. Jake finally comes out as the Chosen and then gets ready for Nevermore which I assume it’s the whole next book. Looking forward to it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 9, 2024
memes and trolls
This is the best book so far imho. Loved the trilling and memes referenced and how everything ended up. I think a couple of major monkey wrenches appeared in futures I had hoped to see play out, but new ones appeared and many expectations were blown out of the water.
This is the best book so far imho. Loved the trilling and memes referenced and how everything ended up. I think a couple of major monkey wrenches appeared in futures I had hoped to see play out, but new ones appeared and many expectations were blown out of the water.
May 27, 2024
Great!!
Just as good as the rest. Major changes going on. I'm loving it. Now to see how he fares going forward.
Just as good as the rest. Major changes going on. I'm loving it. Now to see how he fares going forward.
July 8, 2024
A really good read and so close to being 5 star. But it was alot of gearing up for Nevermore. I did like the pacing of some of the side quest and it was never a slog. Impatiently waiting for book 10
August 3, 2024
A fun continuation to the series , looking forward to villy’s past being revealed more in future books .
I guess I’m invested in this series and hope it keeps entertaining me.
I guess I’m invested in this series and hope it keeps entertaining me.
June 6, 2024
4.5 stars, just to separate it from ones that I liked a bit more. It's hard to keep my attention for 9 books, so just that will get you 4 stars. The MC is not the most relatable type, but that's intentional, and really what it's all about. The book is well executed and shows good development of the MC and many of the secondary characters.
The latter may be the biggest weakness of the book, and the cost of my final .5 star. There are an increasing number of PoV, something I find to be distracting if overdone. It came close here, so hopefully it's better balanced in book 10.
The latter may be the biggest weakness of the book, and the cost of my final .5 star. There are an increasing number of PoV, something I find to be distracting if overdone. It came close here, so hopefully it's better balanced in book 10.
May 30, 2024
Good book…
But it could have been better without the overpowering curiosity to be stupid. So many authors do this exact thing I listed from the book below:
“Jake knew the smartest move would probably be to just not go to this arena, but his curiosity ultimately won out over his logic. He wanted some clue about the party members Ell’Hakan had gathered, and he wanted to feel how strong the other Chosen had grown since their last encounter. After his recent talks with Villy, it had become clear that Jake couldn’t half-arse dealing with Ell’Hakan. This is why he didn’t want to risk exposing the others to the nahoom, or more specifically, to his Bloodline.”
The main character states what the smart things is and precedes to justify why he’s going to defy logic and do the stupid thing. And explain why we’re suppose to be okay with that course of action. THIS DRIVES ME CRAZY! And so, so many authors do it. I can only assume this is taught to writers for some reason.
I enjoyed this book in the series but it felt like a prep for the next books to come.
But it could have been better without the overpowering curiosity to be stupid. So many authors do this exact thing I listed from the book below:
“Jake knew the smartest move would probably be to just not go to this arena, but his curiosity ultimately won out over his logic. He wanted some clue about the party members Ell’Hakan had gathered, and he wanted to feel how strong the other Chosen had grown since their last encounter. After his recent talks with Villy, it had become clear that Jake couldn’t half-arse dealing with Ell’Hakan. This is why he didn’t want to risk exposing the others to the nahoom, or more specifically, to his Bloodline.”
The main character states what the smart things is and precedes to justify why he’s going to defy logic and do the stupid thing. And explain why we’re suppose to be okay with that course of action. THIS DRIVES ME CRAZY! And so, so many authors do it. I can only assume this is taught to writers for some reason.
I enjoyed this book in the series but it felt like a prep for the next books to come.
October 10, 2025
2024 - 4 stars
2025 - 5 stars
2025 - 5 stars
February 5, 2025
100% a filler entry, but filler done right if that’s a thing.
This entry is a filler, not the first one in the series, but this is probably the entry with the least amount of combat and leveling.
However, that said, this still does a solid job developing the plot and characters of the series. The introduction ceremony was an interesting element. The restaurant scene was a chef’s kiss. Just what makes this series stand out from other LitRPG. And Jake relationships evolve here too, which is important I think.
To me what stands out in this series is that it is funny, that it’s detailed, and it’s grounded in real themes. There’s real exploration of morality and ethics which is barely, if ever, mentioned in other series.
In the end, with all of these series, we know the good guy wins in the end, but it’s the journey that we enjoy and why we come back. And though I think filler novels are ultimately a mistake that undermines an author’s audience, and why I rated this 4 stars, this is an example of if we have to have it, at least it can be interesting with some good laughs.
This is becoming my favorite LitRPG series. They are all similar in many ways, they all either have filler entries or they are being drawn out, so it comes down to what you as a reader enjoy. None of them are perfect, however, and neither is this one.
But I recommend after this Yip of Yore plot plays out that the author consider a big time jump. I don’t want to watch Jake plod through each grade. Let’s jump forward in time, let what happened in the intervening gap unfold throughout the new story without being summarized in exposition. That approach alone could be an interesting, unique and engaging strategy.
If, however, the author is planning this Yip story to play into later grades, then I’d give the same advice for after this Nevermore plot wraps up. Let’s skip ahead, no more fillers please 🙏!
I have read and am caught up with many of these series: HWFWM, Carl, Unbound, Defier, and Primal Hunter, and none of them are using time jumps. Carl doesn’t really count but all of the others could benefit from it as they are all stalling and treading water in my opinion. Carl is stalling in its own way just doing a floor per novel, but I digress.
This is pulp fiction, it’s power fantasy, it’s not literature. But even with those caveats, it stands above most of the rest of the genre. So I will continue to patronize our author and follow Jake’s path.
This entry is a filler, not the first one in the series, but this is probably the entry with the least amount of combat and leveling.
However, that said, this still does a solid job developing the plot and characters of the series. The introduction ceremony was an interesting element. The restaurant scene was a chef’s kiss. Just what makes this series stand out from other LitRPG. And Jake relationships evolve here too, which is important I think.
To me what stands out in this series is that it is funny, that it’s detailed, and it’s grounded in real themes. There’s real exploration of morality and ethics which is barely, if ever, mentioned in other series.
In the end, with all of these series, we know the good guy wins in the end, but it’s the journey that we enjoy and why we come back. And though I think filler novels are ultimately a mistake that undermines an author’s audience, and why I rated this 4 stars, this is an example of if we have to have it, at least it can be interesting with some good laughs.
This is becoming my favorite LitRPG series. They are all similar in many ways, they all either have filler entries or they are being drawn out, so it comes down to what you as a reader enjoy. None of them are perfect, however, and neither is this one.
But I recommend after this Yip of Yore plot plays out that the author consider a big time jump. I don’t want to watch Jake plod through each grade. Let’s jump forward in time, let what happened in the intervening gap unfold throughout the new story without being summarized in exposition. That approach alone could be an interesting, unique and engaging strategy.
If, however, the author is planning this Yip story to play into later grades, then I’d give the same advice for after this Nevermore plot wraps up. Let’s skip ahead, no more fillers please 🙏!
I have read and am caught up with many of these series: HWFWM, Carl, Unbound, Defier, and Primal Hunter, and none of them are using time jumps. Carl doesn’t really count but all of the others could benefit from it as they are all stalling and treading water in my opinion. Carl is stalling in its own way just doing a floor per novel, but I digress.
This is pulp fiction, it’s power fantasy, it’s not literature. But even with those caveats, it stands above most of the rest of the genre. So I will continue to patronize our author and follow Jake’s path.
April 22, 2025
The Primal Hunter 9 by Zogarth continues to raise the bar for LitRPG fans, and honestly, if you’re not caught up, you’re seriously missing out. This installment trades nonstop combat for deeper world-building and a big dose of character growth. Jake is on the brink of evolving to C-grade, but instead of rushing toward more power, he’s forced to think about who he is, what he stands for, and the bigger role he plays in this massive multiversal web. It’s a slower burn than previous books, but the tension is there—and it’s crackling under the surface as everything builds toward something huge.
The highlight? Easily the Chosen Ceremony. Jake steps up in front of everyone and declares himself the Chosen of the Malefic Viper. That moment alone is worth the read—it’s bold, it’s defiant, and it completely shakes up the power dynamics. Then there’s Ell’Hakan, a major new player whose confrontation with Jake sends a clear message: the stakes have never been higher. It’s not just about dungeons and monsters anymore—it’s about gods, factions, and cosmic-level games, and Jake is right in the middle of it all.
Some might call this a “setup book,” but that totally misses the point. Book 9 is the calm before the storm, the chess match before the war, and the emotional grounding that makes the next level-up hit that much harder. With new characters (including Jake’s hilariously awkward in-laws), unexpected twists, and a growing sense of scale, it’s a book that rewards patient readers in a big way. If you’ve fallen off the series, now’s the time to jump back in—things are about to get wild.
The highlight? Easily the Chosen Ceremony. Jake steps up in front of everyone and declares himself the Chosen of the Malefic Viper. That moment alone is worth the read—it’s bold, it’s defiant, and it completely shakes up the power dynamics. Then there’s Ell’Hakan, a major new player whose confrontation with Jake sends a clear message: the stakes have never been higher. It’s not just about dungeons and monsters anymore—it’s about gods, factions, and cosmic-level games, and Jake is right in the middle of it all.
Some might call this a “setup book,” but that totally misses the point. Book 9 is the calm before the storm, the chess match before the war, and the emotional grounding that makes the next level-up hit that much harder. With new characters (including Jake’s hilariously awkward in-laws), unexpected twists, and a growing sense of scale, it’s a book that rewards patient readers in a big way. If you’ve fallen off the series, now’s the time to jump back in—things are about to get wild.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 1, 2024
Another one finished
Another entry into the story finished. I was a little surprised that the audio didn't drop at the same time as the ebook. If memory serves they always have before although I really only went back to verify that the last one dropped at the same time. So I held off for a little bit thinking that there might have been some sort of audible delay, but maybe the series is now going to be staggered. Either way if you're at book 9 you have some idea of what to expect from the story. There was one part that kind of surprised me because I figured that Jake's debut what unfold differently than it did. The one thing that I have always been critical about this series is that it feels like the beginning of each book is the ending of the last Story and the ending of each book is the beginning of a new story. This time around it wasn't so bad. Also for anybody new reading my review such a circumstance does not dissuade me from continuing with the series as it's a one-time only sort of thing. After all once the whole series is out if I choose to go back and reread the series, which I will, that minor issue is no longer a problem. I also do my best to try and distinguish between quality issues, business decisions, and personal preferences. So, I'll simply say Well done to everybody who's had a hand to bring you the story to us, the Amazon readers and I look forward to this entry getting the audio treatment.
Another entry into the story finished. I was a little surprised that the audio didn't drop at the same time as the ebook. If memory serves they always have before although I really only went back to verify that the last one dropped at the same time. So I held off for a little bit thinking that there might have been some sort of audible delay, but maybe the series is now going to be staggered. Either way if you're at book 9 you have some idea of what to expect from the story. There was one part that kind of surprised me because I figured that Jake's debut what unfold differently than it did. The one thing that I have always been critical about this series is that it feels like the beginning of each book is the ending of the last Story and the ending of each book is the beginning of a new story. This time around it wasn't so bad. Also for anybody new reading my review such a circumstance does not dissuade me from continuing with the series as it's a one-time only sort of thing. After all once the whole series is out if I choose to go back and reread the series, which I will, that minor issue is no longer a problem. I also do my best to try and distinguish between quality issues, business decisions, and personal preferences. So, I'll simply say Well done to everybody who's had a hand to bring you the story to us, the Amazon readers and I look forward to this entry getting the audio treatment.
December 28, 2024
Enjoyable time. Less combat this go around which I'm fine with. I often enjoy the politics much more than the combat. I'll give the author credit. He wrote Jake and pretty much stick to Jake's personality. Not all authors do that. Thing is Jake is most often what the problems I'm this series revolve around. This time it was usually fine besides things like him not taking combat seriously. At least the author had good justification for it.
But an L for the author is that he'll break his own rules. Everything gets intelligence at C grade. And that intelligence scales with how smart the base animal was. So an octopus will show more intelligence at C grade than an elemental because it's base form was already pretty smart. It makes no sense for Sylphie not to communicate telepathically at C grade. Birds were one of the smartest animals on the planet. You telling me a snake and worm can but she can't? I feel this was a purposeful decision by the author to keep Sylphie feeling the same but it's annoying when you break the rules you set. Now you can make the argument she doesn't choose to. That wouldn't make sense because there are points when she talks to people and they can't understand her. She is smart enough to know when someone doesn't understand her so should naturally use telepathy.
But an L for the author is that he'll break his own rules. Everything gets intelligence at C grade. And that intelligence scales with how smart the base animal was. So an octopus will show more intelligence at C grade than an elemental because it's base form was already pretty smart. It makes no sense for Sylphie not to communicate telepathically at C grade. Birds were one of the smartest animals on the planet. You telling me a snake and worm can but she can't? I feel this was a purposeful decision by the author to keep Sylphie feeling the same but it's annoying when you break the rules you set. Now you can make the argument she doesn't choose to. That wouldn't make sense because there are points when she talks to people and they can't understand her. She is smart enough to know when someone doesn't understand her so should naturally use telepathy.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 14, 2024
This is a progression or LitRPG fantasy set in a system apocalypse setting. This is a popular series that is often recommended and often compared to Defiance of the Fall, one of my favorite LitRPGs, so I decided to delay no longer and try this series out even though it is also an unfinished series. It is very addicting and I raced through this series quickly.
This is the last book that is available of this series at this time. I could not help myself from going to Royal Road and reading all the chapters there that are available ahead of more book releases. So I think I have basically also read book 10 and maybe part of 11. Some non-spoiler comments/thoughts on the series as a whole:
- The progression systems and world building are good.
- I like the humor in this series. It never gets too silly but I can totally see immortal gods trying to make things interesting.
- I don't like how much the protagonist and certain gods use the F word. I don't feel it is necessary and it kind of takes me out of the story.
- This is common for LitRPG but the structure of each book can feel a little off since the author is writing this story chapter by chapter. The climax of a plot line may happen in the middle of a book and most books will just kind of stop rather than conclude.
This is the last book that is available of this series at this time. I could not help myself from going to Royal Road and reading all the chapters there that are available ahead of more book releases. So I think I have basically also read book 10 and maybe part of 11. Some non-spoiler comments/thoughts on the series as a whole:
- The progression systems and world building are good.
- I like the humor in this series. It never gets too silly but I can totally see immortal gods trying to make things interesting.
- I don't like how much the protagonist and certain gods use the F word. I don't feel it is necessary and it kind of takes me out of the story.
- This is common for LitRPG but the structure of each book can feel a little off since the author is writing this story chapter by chapter. The climax of a plot line may happen in the middle of a book and most books will just kind of stop rather than conclude.
May 27, 2024
awesome
This is by far my favorite LitRPG series and it’s not really close.
I do have one request of the author (Zogarth) please give a ranking overview not really in-depth just what levels do each grade go to.
C grade starts at 200 but to what?
I haven’t seen many if any references to a “B” grade if there is what levels does it grow to before reaching I assume is “A” grade.
Then where does “S” grade fall, and is that followed by Godhood?
Lastly, I can see Jake and others leveling to mid “C” grade on earth but not reaching anything past that as there don’t appear to be any higher than mid “C” monsters to fight and level against.
Now the review, it’s very short and sweet (the review, not the book) it’s as JAKE would say “Fu**ing Great”
Oh, Zograth, it’d have been funny as hell when Jake was asked by the dragon if he needed help getting to the teleporter, if Jake had said
“No, a personal friend has me covered”
Could you imagine the dragons with wondering who the F would call someone powerful enough to teleport Jake out a “personal friend” beings at that level don’t have friends much less a mortal. Would they wonder, could this be a God playing around as a mortal just to screw with people and if so who is it?
Just a thought I had lol.
This is by far my favorite LitRPG series and it’s not really close.
I do have one request of the author (Zogarth) please give a ranking overview not really in-depth just what levels do each grade go to.
C grade starts at 200 but to what?
I haven’t seen many if any references to a “B” grade if there is what levels does it grow to before reaching I assume is “A” grade.
Then where does “S” grade fall, and is that followed by Godhood?
Lastly, I can see Jake and others leveling to mid “C” grade on earth but not reaching anything past that as there don’t appear to be any higher than mid “C” monsters to fight and level against.
Now the review, it’s very short and sweet (the review, not the book) it’s as JAKE would say “Fu**ing Great”
Oh, Zograth, it’d have been funny as hell when Jake was asked by the dragon if he needed help getting to the teleporter, if Jake had said
“No, a personal friend has me covered”
Could you imagine the dragons with wondering who the F would call someone powerful enough to teleport Jake out a “personal friend” beings at that level don’t have friends much less a mortal. Would they wonder, could this be a God playing around as a mortal just to screw with people and if so who is it?
Just a thought I had lol.
July 10, 2024
Rating 5.0 stars
This series has turned into one of my favorites in the genre. It has what I have been looking for more than any other series, balance. Balance between the aspects of the story. The magic system - great, the crafting - great, the world building - great, the characters - great. Most books in this genre have one or two things about them that are great and focuses on those aspect. I can't fault that, but there does need to be balance. Ice cream is so much better when it is a treat you have once in a while as opposed to having it with every meal. If I read a book with the greatest magic system I have ever read, but that was all the book had, it wouldn't be a great book. This series has found that perfect balance. Everytime one aspect is explored for a while, it switches to another aspect. Jake is somewhat of a social outcast, but that just makes the interactions he has so much more meaningful. He has just enough snark without going overboard. He has been consistently the same throughout the entire series while also growing and constantly changing. Overall, I have no complaints (how often can you say that about a book really?). I can't wait for the next one.
This series has turned into one of my favorites in the genre. It has what I have been looking for more than any other series, balance. Balance between the aspects of the story. The magic system - great, the crafting - great, the world building - great, the characters - great. Most books in this genre have one or two things about them that are great and focuses on those aspect. I can't fault that, but there does need to be balance. Ice cream is so much better when it is a treat you have once in a while as opposed to having it with every meal. If I read a book with the greatest magic system I have ever read, but that was all the book had, it wouldn't be a great book. This series has found that perfect balance. Everytime one aspect is explored for a while, it switches to another aspect. Jake is somewhat of a social outcast, but that just makes the interactions he has so much more meaningful. He has just enough snark without going overboard. He has been consistently the same throughout the entire series while also growing and constantly changing. Overall, I have no complaints (how often can you say that about a book really?). I can't wait for the next one.
November 17, 2025
Okay, the development in this book was so cool. The skill selections/creations that Jake has is incredible, then he does what he does with Sim-Jake. So cool. We also start to really grasp how unique Jake is by the way we see Villy's interactions with he fellow companiaions. I really appreciate how the author does this to keep us clued in on why Jake is so good at being, well, Jake; including his weird evolution!
We also get a glimpse into Meria a little bit more (frankly, one of my favorite side-characters) and her path studying under Dusleaf. She is starting to grow (yay)!
Jake returns to Earth to finally tackle the hive and frankly, it was such a good fight to me. This eventually lead to him hatching yet another crazy compainion!
There are more plot lines in this book that I could get into, but frankly, the author does such a good job of balancing them, that I'd just spoil the fun. I love the path progression and the fact that we are moving forward with events we've all been waiting on since the beginning, especially Nevermore!
We also get a glimpse into Meria a little bit more (frankly, one of my favorite side-characters) and her path studying under Dusleaf. She is starting to grow (yay)!
Jake returns to Earth to finally tackle the hive and frankly, it was such a good fight to me. This eventually lead to him hatching yet another crazy compainion!
There are more plot lines in this book that I could get into, but frankly, the author does such a good job of balancing them, that I'd just spoil the fun. I love the path progression and the fact that we are moving forward with events we've all been waiting on since the beginning, especially Nevermore!
May 11, 2024
Enjoyable story
As with the previous books, battle scenes get a bit long winded from time to time and there are status and skill upgrades to skim/skip over. Nevertheless, the characters and story continue to be interesting and enjoyable.
And dear author, if you're reading this, thanks for the recap at the beginning. When I read books back to back, I occasionally skip the recap. When it's been a minute-- for example, when I've had to wait for the next book to be published-- it is quite helpful to be reminded where things left off. When no such recap is provided, my enjoyment of the first few chapters is lessened as I have to flounder around until I remember which minor characters are which and why we care about them. The recap serves as a memory prompt, so no floundering is needed and the enjoyment immediately begins. So thank you for writing them. And thank you for writing about Jake and his friends. It is truly a novel and interesting tale.
As with the previous books, battle scenes get a bit long winded from time to time and there are status and skill upgrades to skim/skip over. Nevertheless, the characters and story continue to be interesting and enjoyable.
And dear author, if you're reading this, thanks for the recap at the beginning. When I read books back to back, I occasionally skip the recap. When it's been a minute-- for example, when I've had to wait for the next book to be published-- it is quite helpful to be reminded where things left off. When no such recap is provided, my enjoyment of the first few chapters is lessened as I have to flounder around until I remember which minor characters are which and why we care about them. The recap serves as a memory prompt, so no floundering is needed and the enjoyment immediately begins. So thank you for writing them. And thank you for writing about Jake and his friends. It is truly a novel and interesting tale.
May 11, 2024
Such a great read!
This series only grows from strength to strength! Jake has finally entered C-rank and certainly got some interesting insight into his Bloodline, the System, and how unique he truly is in the multiverse.
I’m certainly curious to see how Yip and Ell’Hakan plan to succeed in their machinations, but not really worried about either Jake or Villy. I certainly get the impression that Yip didn’t do any homework into the truth about what happened to the Malefic One, and that his laziness will come back to bite him in the crux of the moment.
I also don’t really see any Primordial being sanguine about some new godling being able to kill one of their number - it’s suspicious to see as many of them as we’ve seen cooperating with Yip. Something tells me that there are plans within plans going on here.
This series only grows from strength to strength! Jake has finally entered C-rank and certainly got some interesting insight into his Bloodline, the System, and how unique he truly is in the multiverse.
I’m certainly curious to see how Yip and Ell’Hakan plan to succeed in their machinations, but not really worried about either Jake or Villy. I certainly get the impression that Yip didn’t do any homework into the truth about what happened to the Malefic One, and that his laziness will come back to bite him in the crux of the moment.
I also don’t really see any Primordial being sanguine about some new godling being able to kill one of their number - it’s suspicious to see as many of them as we’ve seen cooperating with Yip. Something tells me that there are plans within plans going on here.
June 10, 2024
The stage only grows as Jake and the Malefic Viper announce the Chosen
It’s a big multiverse and Jake and the Viper won’t settle without a fight no matter with Yip of Yore and his Chosen plan, think or desire as the Malefic one is quite experienced and not without his own friends and backing throughout the multiverse.
However we see more factions and more unique individuals as Jake exposes his identity as Vilastromoz’s Chosen to the multiverse and his father-in-law.
As part of this exciting arc we learn more about the Order of the Malefic Viper and some of the factions and gods that he gets along with and those he does not. An old ally finally crosses the viper and is now known as at odds with the viper. And there’s lots of gods scheming and Jake being clueless. Read on for the laughs and excitement of another episode of The Malefic One’s Chosen season 9.
It’s a big multiverse and Jake and the Viper won’t settle without a fight no matter with Yip of Yore and his Chosen plan, think or desire as the Malefic one is quite experienced and not without his own friends and backing throughout the multiverse.
However we see more factions and more unique individuals as Jake exposes his identity as Vilastromoz’s Chosen to the multiverse and his father-in-law.
As part of this exciting arc we learn more about the Order of the Malefic Viper and some of the factions and gods that he gets along with and those he does not. An old ally finally crosses the viper and is now known as at odds with the viper. And there’s lots of gods scheming and Jake being clueless. Read on for the laughs and excitement of another episode of The Malefic One’s Chosen season 9.
July 12, 2024
What an epic series. And I loved the book! As I have listened to Travis Baldree read every one of 'em. And Jake keeps getting stronger and leveling his class he continues to follow the path as the Primal Hunter to become the apex hunter. So to his friends are also leveling keeping up by following their own paths. All of 'em planning to group up and dungeon dive into the unknown depths of the Neverwhere dungeon. The most notorious dungeon in all the known universes. But that will only be revealed in book 10! 😆 And yes I can hardly wait for August.
Grab the book and follow Jake on the path of the Primal Hunter. You'll wanna find out what happens on the way there.
Here's a quote that amused me:
"I see. Alright, then." Felix nodded, but he then seemed to have a thought. "Can I be your slave, the—" "No." "Oh…" Felix said, looking like a kicked puppy as he stared at the ground."
Grab the book and follow Jake on the path of the Primal Hunter. You'll wanna find out what happens on the way there.
Here's a quote that amused me:
"I see. Alright, then." Felix nodded, but he then seemed to have a thought. "Can I be your slave, the—" "No." "Oh…" Felix said, looking like a kicked puppy as he stared at the ground."
October 20, 2024
The start of this was a meh. It was just setting up for the upgrade to D grade.
Meh.
Finally it's bee time.
This was a meh overall. I think I lost my enthusiasm for the series somewhere.
It was weird from the beginning with being friends with an Uber God, but it has turned into Dragon Ball Z, where the protag looks for his next big fight.
I stuck around for the adventure. That book where it was the old swordsman and Jake, was the most boring I think? Can't recall.
I will pick up the sequel, but I don't know how long this Nevermore thingie will last. Will it be one book? Three books? Who knows?
3/5 Stars
Meh.
Finally it's bee time.
This was a meh overall. I think I lost my enthusiasm for the series somewhere.
It was weird from the beginning with being friends with an Uber God, but it has turned into Dragon Ball Z, where the protag looks for his next big fight.
I stuck around for the adventure. That book where it was the old swordsman and Jake, was the most boring I think? Can't recall.
I will pick up the sequel, but I don't know how long this Nevermore thingie will last. Will it be one book? Three books? Who knows?
3/5 Stars
May 16, 2024
Incredible as Always!
I’m obsessed with this series!! Number 9 definitely gave all the delicious moments of hilarity and fun! Been waiting for so many books for him to finish making his Bee Queen to tend to his alchemy gardens… Was driving me crazy how frustrated I was each time it didn’t happen! So I knew it had to be epic once he did it, but holy cow!! I had no idea it’d be this gosh darn good! Officially my new favorite character! I’m dying to see fan art! And I can’t wait for the next book! But I KNOW it will be worth the wait!
I’m obsessed with this series!! Number 9 definitely gave all the delicious moments of hilarity and fun! Been waiting for so many books for him to finish making his Bee Queen to tend to his alchemy gardens… Was driving me crazy how frustrated I was each time it didn’t happen! So I knew it had to be epic once he did it, but holy cow!! I had no idea it’d be this gosh darn good! Officially my new favorite character! I’m dying to see fan art! And I can’t wait for the next book! But I KNOW it will be worth the wait!
May 24, 2024
Life
The worst possible question anyone can ask a reader is what's your favorite book (or series). If you're an avid reader, it simply depends upon your age and what's going on in your life. Thus said, I had never known litrpg was a thing until I discovered thus series...and it us amazing to me. The first book blew my mind. I've read other litrpg series since, but thus author sets it apart. You can tell the bc author has some self deprecation which I love, which is apparent in his writing. His writing style is fresh and just pure fun to read.
The worst possible question anyone can ask a reader is what's your favorite book (or series). If you're an avid reader, it simply depends upon your age and what's going on in your life. Thus said, I had never known litrpg was a thing until I discovered thus series...and it us amazing to me. The first book blew my mind. I've read other litrpg series since, but thus author sets it apart. You can tell the bc author has some self deprecation which I love, which is apparent in his writing. His writing style is fresh and just pure fun to read.
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