Shadow Slave Volume 5: Dread Night

Shadow Slave #5

by Guiltythree

Volume 5 (Chapters 751 - 1060)

Growing up in poverty, Sunny never expected anything good from life. However, even he did not anticipate being chosen by the Nightmare Spell and becoming one of the Awakened - an elite group of people gifted with supernatural powers. Transported into a ruined magical world, he found himself facing against terrible monsters - and other Awakened - in a deadly battle of survival.
What's worse, the divine power he received happened to possess a small, but potentially fatal side effect...

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Dark Fantasy, Light Novel

ebook

Published January 1, 2023

Reviews

[Henrique · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shadow Slave Volume 5 Dread Night
5⭐+❤️


Shadow Slave Volume 5 Dreads Night runs from chapters 751 to 1060 and features the best arc of the work so far, the famous Antarctica arc. When I started reading, I saw many people saying that this arc and this volume as a whole was one of the best things they had ever read, including books, webnovels, comics, and manga, and I have to agree with them. Seriously, what the author delivered in this volume was a truly epic arc with insane bees and a protagonist who uses some crazy strategies to defeat opponents stronger than him. Sunny really shined in this arc and has certainly matured from the beginning of the work until now. Seriously, everything he's been through has transformed him into the epic character he is today, and I can't wait to see even more of his growth. If you haven't given the work a chance because of the sheer number of chapters, I recommend giving it a try. You won't regret it. You'll freak out every moment, not to mention reading one of the best reads of your life. This work is epic and has definitely become one of my favorites in life.

[Magtireh · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best part of my day is when I am reading this

[Caden Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having just finished this volume, I’m at a loss for words. It had slow points and issues sure, but a single book or series has not made me experience such a vast array of intense emotions. From joy to despair, to hope, and finally to grief. So as to not give any spoilers, the tragedies of this volumes and the losses within it had me sprawling as I felt the raw emotions of the story’s characters. I can’t wait to see where it goes from here.

[Joyson Lacle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Verhaal niet heel erg verder gegaan, maar wel een much needed break van actie en heel veel groupbonding

[wissam · Rating 5 out of 5]

the ending was sad

[Urso · Rating 5 out of 5]

stil peak even better maybe the antartica arc was soemthing else , still descending into madness for me though no contact with the outside

[Caleism · Rating 5 out of 5]

The way Sunny learned to lead and use her powers was nothing short of amazing. This was quite a burdensome volume. I was on the edge of my seat most if the time. It played on my mind and feelings quite a lot. RIP all those amazing people who have sacrificed themselves or simply died trying to survive.

Also, I got so scared about master Jet, like WHAT????

Amazing, truly remarkable volume, can’t wait fir his friends to join too but I also want him to leave this damned place and rest and breathe for a second😭💔

[Sarah Plourde · Rating 5 out of 5]

man those last chapters with belle, sam, and dorn get me every single time. I don't rememeber what I wrote for the last volume in my review but it must've sounded pretty similar tbh. The antarctica arc is peak. We see lots more of master Jet and I really appreciated seeing her character get fleshed out a little more. Also I found professor Obel really led Sunny to have some interesting discussions. I wish we could've had more POV's from his cohort, but considering they die I don't think my heart could've handled it. Saint Tyris is probably my objectively favorite character omg. Beth is so funny to read about, and I hope she becomes a bigger part of plot further on as a mundane human, because we don't really see a lot of them.
I definitely have a new favorite memory lol "im stuck in an endless tunnel full of true darkness, how the hell do i get out? ask cassie".
My critiques: whatever the opposite of plot armor is (the definition in my head: the logistics of the story bending to keep main characters alive for the plot) thats what Belle, Sam, and Dorn had. the plot bended to kill them bro. Im not completely sure how the winter beast affected the nightmare gates within the territory of its influence, but considering the fact that they are awakened and had days notice of the winter beast arriving, they probably could've found a gate.
my other point, the reason he left for antarctica pissed me off a little bit. I'm very glad he went tho lol.

[𝔰 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wow it took me a long time to finish this.

G3 really thinks he’s TurtleMe killing everyone off 🤣🤣 (😭😭)

Antarctica was hyped up to be the peak of Shadow Slave so it’s a little disappointing to find out it’s only fine at best.

I find myself comparing each saga to the Forgotten Shore because that was incredible. Never read world building so interesting. That’s a lie. But it was good!

Especially those last few chapters. G3 is great at cliff hangers but even better at final chapters. But these were definitely some of the best in the series.

[Note for Chapter 1060 from my Kindle:]

Chapter 1060 was a punch to the gut. Sunny really was broken down. He came to Antarctica in search of something more, and went out losing everything. Perhaps he did gain what he was looking for though. Only time will
tell.

Possible one of the best ending chapters in the novel so far.

That Jet reveal was a big sigh of relief though ngl 😭

What a strange flaw.

I don’t know if I like the answer that Sunny came to though… I think that conviction does exist. Or maybe it’s just that simple desires are still valid.

Let’s see who wins. The Sovereigns and their ambitions of abandoning Earth, or Sunny’s desire to keep his loved ones safe.

Also listening to “Our Heroes Return” whilst reading this chapter was spectacular.

And that last line? Absolute. Fucking. Chills.

[Blue Leprechaun · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a gritty look into LITRPG/Progression stories.

I had thought the forgotten shores arc was gritty, dark, and put Sunny into insanity. This arc was much more than that. We could feel him break, multiple times, only to have to pick himself up and keep going. We broke with him <3

Always looking forward to the next one of Shadow slave I consume.
-Listened to the book, so I can't comment on the grammar.

[Lucy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have to say that up till now the forgotten shore arc stays my favorite arc, *however* this arc right here comes reallyyyy close. Truly some devastating scenes, new and epic monsters and fights, a power-growing Sunny and Saint and lots of cool characters (rip to most of them)
And oh gosh the ending-
Hello? the author really did have me for a second there?! o:
Hyped for the next volume where we hopefully see more of the other part of the main cohort TT

[Broderick Graham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. This was an insane ride. Better than Forgotten Shore Arc even, and I loved that one. Unique, interesting scenarios, great dynamics with Sunny, his new position/allies, great side characters (which this series would go up another level if the author let us spend more down time with the characters, letting us see them develop more of a bond and interact- I love the calm down chapters/other pov chapters - they were great) and even great moments of horror and unease.

[Arya · Rating 5 out of 5]

At the time of reading this, I was hopeful, full of hype for how the story would go. My expectations would be full of powerups, more allies, and more beasts that the main character would demolish.

My wishes were....granted, in one way or another. But, of course everything came at a cost. A cost that somehow grew and grew as the chapters went by, changing the hope that I once had into pity.

It was such a pitiful volume to read.

[Blasphemerp · Rating 5 out of 5]

No hear me out, this is the best volume for Sunny. For shadow slave for me, best volume could be Forgotten Shore or the Chain Breaker volume. But for Sunny, this is the best volume. Because this is where his character is finally getting built. In this he is finally more than a piece on the board. But I think, he finally belongs to a player. Now he has pull. I can finally feel the strength. Some say it’s boring, I say “Hell yeah Sunny, talk your shit, and do your shit.”.

[Toby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Master Sunless is so fun to read about. The entire Antarctic campaign is one of my favorite arcs in the whole series so far and seeing Sunny's relationship with all of the people in his team grow is great. Also seeing the development of Sunny to care about more then just himself was great to see. Loved this Volume.

[Alan Walsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best arc of the series and its true turning point, marking the series darkest and most painful arc. Confronting continuing failure and embodying the feeling of wading your way through a hazy snowstorm. volume 5 is still the most well remembered part of the series and stays with most readers well past itself.

[Sean Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of interesting things happened to him, of course. He’s one of the most interesting people in two whole worlds, after all. People go around giving him sandwiches, medals and the like - And that’s how lost from light slowly became more human.

[Mario · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best arc so far!

[Nina K Damas · Rating 5 out of 5]

This arc is one of the bests in the series until now, IT WAS SO GOOD. Great book

[Michael Hurley · Rating 5 out of 5]

most complete arc. was crying in the club. rounded up to 5

[Jayden Lundie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing arc, and amazing character progression for Sunny.

[Lucy · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.75

[Jacob Seely · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good to see some character growth, but some of the mechanics are getting stale (e.g. monster is too strong, he doesn't know how he'll beat it, he just barely figures out a way).

[Ari · Rating 5 out of 5]

365K Words

[Cláudio Azevedo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'll be reeling from this one for a while

[Akira]

Excuse me??? I beg your finest pardon???

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

O melhor volume até o momento

[Junaid · Rating 5 out of 5]

it was kinda sad sunny watching his comrades die infront of him but still greatly written

[Jhan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Antarctica

[Yaffa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this was the longest volume i've gone through so far... it took me months but i felt like it was soooo worth it