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Rogue Ascension #5
Rogue Ascension, Book 5
[Last time in Multiverse Z!] A Shadow Prince saved a War Princess from death and achieved his vengeance on an old nemesis!
Joey Eclipse is the #1 Beginner with a list of achievements that's hard to believe. All while in an apocalypse where the multiverse integrates whole universes and initiates countless humans to its game-like realms of limitless magic.
Here's the problem. He's way too overpowered to stay in a Lesser Realm. And he keeps refusing his First Ascension to accomplish his remaining goals:
1. Learning a magical crafting ability to turn his growing hoard of loot into deadlier weapons.
2. Training with his Renegades and improving his powers over shadow, necromancy, dragon magic, and the cultivation of fate.
3. The War Princess Warrior, Maylolee Suzuki.
Too bad Joey's refusal to ascend dooms the Lesser Realm to suffer attacks from buffed up monsters. Like the Epic Dread Whale, a highly evil boss that's two realms of power greater than Joey Eclipse.
If Joey makes any crucial mistakes, his enemies will make him pay dearly. If he succeeds, his ascension won't be great alone. It might go rogue with someone special at his side.
Follow Joey in another quick and meaty action-adventure book that's 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 a dynamic romance between two overpowered battle freaks going on grand adventures across the multiverse.
[Welcome back to Multiverse Z!]
[Now let’s continue with the Season One Finale: First Ascension.]
Joey Eclipse is the #1 Beginner with a list of achievements that's hard to believe. All while in an apocalypse where the multiverse integrates whole universes and initiates countless humans to its game-like realms of limitless magic.
Here's the problem. He's way too overpowered to stay in a Lesser Realm. And he keeps refusing his First Ascension to accomplish his remaining goals:
1. Learning a magical crafting ability to turn his growing hoard of loot into deadlier weapons.
2. Training with his Renegades and improving his powers over shadow, necromancy, dragon magic, and the cultivation of fate.
3. The War Princess Warrior, Maylolee Suzuki.
Too bad Joey's refusal to ascend dooms the Lesser Realm to suffer attacks from buffed up monsters. Like the Epic Dread Whale, a highly evil boss that's two realms of power greater than Joey Eclipse.
If Joey makes any crucial mistakes, his enemies will make him pay dearly. If he succeeds, his ascension won't be great alone. It might go rogue with someone special at his side.
Follow Joey in another quick and meaty action-adventure book that's 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 a dynamic romance between two overpowered battle freaks going on grand adventures across the multiverse.
[Welcome back to Multiverse Z!]
[Now let’s continue with the Season One Finale: First Ascension.]
- GenresFantasy
715 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 16, 2024
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February 29, 2024
This is fifth in an isekai LitRPG series that needs to be read in order.
So yeah, more Joey shenanigans. I didn't actually see the cover blurb that says this is the conclusion of "season one" of the series until just now, but I would have found that reassuring. Because we have just about finished with the amount of pfaffing about they can do before finally taking on the long-foreshadowed fight against the Dread Whale.
That said, there's a lot that has to happen along the way with Joey taking on some preparatory big-bads with his team of super-greats. I'm not complaining about that. There's a lot of fun creativity and seeing him grow and sacrifice for his city and people was a very fascinating development. It turns out that he's not as selfish as he paints himself to be, committing real resources to the protection of the commoners and steadies in his care.
And let me tell you, I cheered when he dropped the hammer on the "dragon reluctance" near the midpoint of the book. Man I was tired of that interaction.
Some of the relationships are surface at best, chief among them with Maylolee. Joey is completely impulsive with regards to her and that played out both good and bad for my engagement. I mean, I liked that he wasn't afraid to jump into their relationship with both feet. But the whole dropped out of nowhere though I did appreciate that . Anyway, I'm torn on the whole relationship and that goes double for the Chaste note below.
Anyway, I was still deeply entertained with the enthusiastic power fantasy and I still like Joey quite a bit despite all his brash presentation. He's kind where it counts and supportive of those around him, even those without his drive or who can do nothing overt for him. And that final fight where he cares for his greats even as he asks for their very best was everything I hoped it'd be.
So I'm giving this five stars, though a wobbly one for the weirdness with Maylolee. I am glad that they finally ascend at the end of this and that the next is legitimately a whole new ballgame.
A note about craft: I honestly didn't notice malapropisms in this one but I think I may just be desensitized. Also, I've read them back to back so fast that I don't remember what might have been in this vs. the others. Maybe the author found himself an editor. That'd be great if so.
A note about Chaste: It's one thing to be chaste because your core couple are separated for much of the story. And it's another if it's chaste because you draw back from closed doors. But this one has Joey and Maylolee both together and with downtime and I can't tell if they did the deed or not. We do learn that Joey came into this a virgin and completely inexperienced (May is is first "real kiss") so I find it hard that they'd jump each other without any thoughts of it when we pick up. All we learn is that May gives a great massage. So this is curiously, weirdly chaste and I have questions.
So yeah, more Joey shenanigans. I didn't actually see the cover blurb that says this is the conclusion of "season one" of the series until just now, but I would have found that reassuring. Because we have just about finished with the amount of pfaffing about they can do before finally taking on the long-foreshadowed fight against the Dread Whale.
That said, there's a lot that has to happen along the way with Joey taking on some preparatory big-bads with his team of super-greats. I'm not complaining about that. There's a lot of fun creativity and seeing him grow and sacrifice for his city and people was a very fascinating development. It turns out that he's not as selfish as he paints himself to be, committing real resources to the protection of the commoners and steadies in his care.
And let me tell you, I cheered when he dropped the hammer on the "dragon reluctance" near the midpoint of the book. Man I was tired of that interaction.
Some of the relationships are surface at best, chief among them with Maylolee. Joey is completely impulsive with regards to her and that played out both good and bad for my engagement. I mean, I liked that he wasn't afraid to jump into their relationship with both feet. But the whole dropped out of nowhere though I did appreciate that . Anyway, I'm torn on the whole relationship and that goes double for the Chaste note below.
Anyway, I was still deeply entertained with the enthusiastic power fantasy and I still like Joey quite a bit despite all his brash presentation. He's kind where it counts and supportive of those around him, even those without his drive or who can do nothing overt for him. And that final fight where he cares for his greats even as he asks for their very best was everything I hoped it'd be.
So I'm giving this five stars, though a wobbly one for the weirdness with Maylolee. I am glad that they finally ascend at the end of this and that the next is legitimately a whole new ballgame.
A note about craft: I honestly didn't notice malapropisms in this one but I think I may just be desensitized. Also, I've read them back to back so fast that I don't remember what might have been in this vs. the others. Maybe the author found himself an editor. That'd be great if so.
A note about Chaste: It's one thing to be chaste because your core couple are separated for much of the story. And it's another if it's chaste because you draw back from closed doors. But this one has Joey and Maylolee both together and with downtime and I can't tell if they did the deed or not. We do learn that Joey came into this a virgin and completely inexperienced (May is is first "real kiss") so I find it hard that they'd jump each other without any thoughts of it when we pick up. All we learn is that May gives a great massage. So this is curiously, weirdly chaste and I have questions.
April 12, 2024
3.5 stars. He was too overpowered in this book. Everything just felt too easy and boring. Next book should improve as he is going up a new level.
February 28, 2024
Best of the series
I love how Joey's always thinking outside of the box and coming up with stuff. That's never been done before and this book exemplifies that one hundred percent.
I love how Joey's always thinking outside of the box and coming up with stuff. That's never been done before and this book exemplifies that one hundred percent.
March 18, 2024
ehh
Not going to lie…I skipped whole chapters of this book because I am getting a little bored with the story. I was able to piece together the storyline I bypassed based on snippets here and there. When the MC is so overpowered and so smart that they always manage to win, it just becomes more of the same old same old.
I will give it a rest for now and pick up book 6 down the road. I hope we see much more of Steven.
Not going to lie…I skipped whole chapters of this book because I am getting a little bored with the story. I was able to piece together the storyline I bypassed based on snippets here and there. When the MC is so overpowered and so smart that they always manage to win, it just becomes more of the same old same old.
I will give it a rest for now and pick up book 6 down the road. I hope we see much more of Steven.
March 17, 2024
Rogue Ascension book five
I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and the other four before it if there's another book in the series I can't wait to read it. The series is kept me going for book to book I'm thoroughly enjoyed it and the ending to this book was well written I recommend anybody to read this series.
I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and the other four before it if there's another book in the series I can't wait to read it. The series is kept me going for book to book I'm thoroughly enjoyed it and the ending to this book was well written I recommend anybody to read this series.
May 1, 2024
another good installment in the series.
An excellent progression in this series, more character growth, more power, and different perspectives from the character and other members of his cadre. The story keeps growing and evolving and I am interested to see where it’s going in the next book. The action is fresh fast and enjoyable. Will read the next one as well.
An excellent progression in this series, more character growth, more power, and different perspectives from the character and other members of his cadre. The story keeps growing and evolving and I am interested to see where it’s going in the next book. The action is fresh fast and enjoyable. Will read the next one as well.
February 19, 2024
Great Series
This series has been fast paced and fantastic while the character can be juvenile he is still a kid (even if he is 18) looking forward to the next book in series this authors pace is as incredible as his character's!
This series has been fast paced and fantastic while the character can be juvenile he is still a kid (even if he is 18) looking forward to the next book in series this authors pace is as incredible as his character's!
February 21, 2024
Well done
It's very hard to work with over powered MC, this author does an excellent job telling a compelling story. This book completes the first realm story arc. The resolution of the love interest is very satisfactory.
It's very hard to work with over powered MC, this author does an excellent job telling a compelling story. This book completes the first realm story arc. The resolution of the love interest is very satisfactory.
February 21, 2024
Nope can not spoil the read...
Probably the best one yet. Honestly, I feel this author should rank right up there with Rick Riordan. The author keeps showing similar comedic dialog, sparky come backs, and a slight disregard for any type of authority.
Keep up the great work!
Probably the best one yet. Honestly, I feel this author should rank right up there with Rick Riordan. The author keeps showing similar comedic dialog, sparky come backs, and a slight disregard for any type of authority.
Keep up the great work!
February 23, 2024
Another humdinger
Another blast on overdrive.... Fun, e energetic with just the right amount of depth and emotional strings being pulled... Beautiful story.. Highly recommend
JD Glasscock
Author of the Series Blood Brothers and the Dream and Embers n Ash
Another blast on overdrive.... Fun, e energetic with just the right amount of depth and emotional strings being pulled... Beautiful story.. Highly recommend
JD Glasscock
Author of the Series Blood Brothers and the Dream and Embers n Ash
February 25, 2024
Perfect Bow on a Well-paced Arc
This book is definitely the best of the series and a great resolution of the tidal moon realm arc. Pacing was perfect and set up an exciting profession to experience in the next book of the series! Good stuff
This book is definitely the best of the series and a great resolution of the tidal moon realm arc. Pacing was perfect and set up an exciting profession to experience in the next book of the series! Good stuff
February 28, 2024
Excellent!!
Really enjoyed the fifth entry in this series. Will be interesting to see where the author takes the MC and his new partner in crime. Looking forward to reading the next book.
Really enjoyed the fifth entry in this series. Will be interesting to see where the author takes the MC and his new partner in crime. Looking forward to reading the next book.
February 29, 2024
I really needed this one.
I feel the characters and the world have grown and their was alot of building but it didn't bring it down and the fights and the way it going I am looking g forward to the next releams and hope they keep coming.
I feel the characters and the world have grown and their was alot of building but it didn't bring it down and the fights and the way it going I am looking g forward to the next releams and hope they keep coming.
February 29, 2024
really good!
I thoroughly enjoyed this one! It had a great build up ad continuation of the story and the end put a wonderful twist on the next story. I can’t wait. This is going to be fun, thanks!
I thoroughly enjoyed this one! It had a great build up ad continuation of the story and the end put a wonderful twist on the next story. I can’t wait. This is going to be fun, thanks!
March 1, 2024
Very good
I really like this series; the dedication, the strength, the greed, and the fun Joey brings to the story is exciting. Looking forward to the new adventures of the trouble couple. I also appreciate the writing speed of the author. Thank you for your hard work!
I really like this series; the dedication, the strength, the greed, and the fun Joey brings to the story is exciting. Looking forward to the new adventures of the trouble couple. I also appreciate the writing speed of the author. Thank you for your hard work!
March 3, 2024
Just GREAT!!!!!
I started reading and could not put down except to work and sleep. Now I look forwards to the next adventure of the couple. Great work. Love the creativity you have going on with the series.
I started reading and could not put down except to work and sleep. Now I look forwards to the next adventure of the couple. Great work. Love the creativity you have going on with the series.
March 24, 2024
A romp through multiverse Z!
Alley bread Joey does it again against the biggest challenges! So of course the best rewards! Great action and characters, a good flow and plenty of surprises in this book. It gets better as it progresses. Just starting the next book in the series.
Alley bread Joey does it again against the biggest challenges! So of course the best rewards! Great action and characters, a good flow and plenty of surprises in this book. It gets better as it progresses. Just starting the next book in the series.
Read
March 28, 2024Finished but I don't think I will continue the series after this one. The author did an excellent job! The power creep just eventually left the author with nowhere else to take the main character. He did a good job wrapping up the first world. I don't know how much further he can progress this one.
October 20, 2024
What a climax
This book really brought everything that has happened so far to a head and showed the path beyond. Thank you much for the book and I look forward to the next in the series!
This book really brought everything that has happened so far to a head and showed the path beyond. Thank you much for the book and I look forward to the next in the series!
April 25, 2025
Fair Bloody Good
Mate, honestly this series started off a little rough for me at the beginning, and I stopped and started the first book a couple times before finally committing.
And I tell ya what, this story is on a roll. Bloody good stuff and onto the next one.
Mate, honestly this series started off a little rough for me at the beginning, and I stopped and started the first book a couple times before finally committing.
And I tell ya what, this story is on a roll. Bloody good stuff and onto the next one.
June 6, 2025
READ
In finishing this book I’ve decided it is my second favorite!! It keeps getting better in my opinion. I started this to fill time until my favorite series drops another. Turns out it is not a filler. Please read and see if Im not right.
In finishing this book I’ve decided it is my second favorite!! It keeps getting better in my opinion. I started this to fill time until my favorite series drops another. Turns out it is not a filler. Please read and see if Im not right.
October 26, 2025
The Order!
This series is the BEST! Apocalypse Comedy is super dope groundwork for this. The callbacks to its characters is awesome and I truly wonder what drove the gang insane!?!?
This series is the BEST! Apocalypse Comedy is super dope groundwork for this. The callbacks to its characters is awesome and I truly wonder what drove the gang insane!?!?
February 19, 2024
Awesome Stuff
This story of a young man who was at the bottom of society thriving when the System takes over was a fantastic zero to gray hero read.
This story of a young man who was at the bottom of society thriving when the System takes over was a fantastic zero to gray hero read.
March 1, 2024
The Train keeps rolling
This book was the best yet, and I am anxiously awaiting book 6. The twists and turns that this story is taking are fun.
This book was the best yet, and I am anxiously awaiting book 6. The twists and turns that this story is taking are fun.
March 11, 2024
Tied up with anticipation
All the lore and building throughout the books has come to fruition and we set upon a new precipice. Can’t wait to see the hoard grow.
All the lore and building throughout the books has come to fruition and we set upon a new precipice. Can’t wait to see the hoard grow.
March 13, 2024
very good
Great except for all the devilish references. Really good ending also. Want to go straight into the next one. The book kept getting better as it progressed.
Great except for all the devilish references. Really good ending also. Want to go straight into the next one. The book kept getting better as it progressed.
March 31, 2024
This is great
A must read for gamelit lovers. It was a perfect ending of the beginning. Adding six more words here word.
A must read for gamelit lovers. It was a perfect ending of the beginning. Adding six more words here word.
April 2, 2024
I like it
I like the story. It has plenty of action and character growth. I enjoy the growth the most. I look forward to the next installment of their story.
I like the story. It has plenty of action and character growth. I enjoy the growth the most. I look forward to the next installment of their story.
April 6, 2024
stopped here.
Stopping series here. Has been fine so far but it is no longer holding my attention. Bit too much focus on romance for me.
Stopping series here. Has been fine so far but it is no longer holding my attention. Bit too much focus on romance for me.
April 9, 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.
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