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...
This volume covers chapters 1231 to 1590 and shows Sunny and his friends' journey as they challenge the third nightmare. This was the best arc of the series so far, and I can't believe I'm putting the Antarctic arc aside as the best, but this volume was surreal to read and think about how the author connected so many things throughout this volume. When you understand certain things at the end of the arc, especially with the phrase "be careful what you wish for," your mind explodes, and you don't know what the story will be like from here on out. I've said in previous volumes that Sunny is one of the most tormented protagonists I've ever read, and after this volume, I reaffirm that again. What he went through here will change him forever, and I have no idea if he will ever recover what he lost, and if he doesn't, if he will be able to move on with what's left. With 7 volumes read, the first part of the story is complete, and I can't wait to see what the author has prepared for our friend Sunny and his companions. I'm sure it will be something completely epic.
Part 1: boring, lots of info dumping Part 2: VERY good, the loop was very entertaining Part 3: simply amazing. Everything that happened had my jaw on the floor.
The end absolutely broke me and had me starting the next volume (which is not on goodreads) right away.
I do not write reviews often, but this series has a hold on me that keeps getting tighter. G3 not only knows how to build a world you can envision so vividly, but has this blueprint that even Weaver himself is only a small component of. Though Part 1 was slow, I enjoyed the way it went about, giving so much lore and developing Nephsis and Sunny's relationship. Part 2: add horror that I did not know he was capable of and had me wanting more, to see Sunny triumph and achieve his goals, and then Part 3: Not only did Cassie blow my mind, but Sunny himself astounded me with his treachery and obsessions. I was broken by the end of the book, seeing all I thought changed over the course of less than 50 chapters.
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If I hadn’t know so already, this volume solidified this series as one of the greatest stories I’ve ever read. The slow developments of the beginning and the numerous threading plot lines came together perfectly, delivering well on the setup from surprising not just the previous two volumes, but volumes three onward. The revolutions of the finale were amazing and extremely gratifying, the character interactions were enjoyable and felt realistic, and the emotions of the volume felt intense. The last chapter’s plot twist making everything all the more interesting, showing that all actions have consequences.
Does this volume starts really slowly? Yess but I can’t even explain how amazing it was everything from the start of volume 3 till now was building to this moment that we saw in this volume , at the end of this volume my feelings was so conflicted my eyes were tearing now smiling because I don’t know what to feel exactly.
G3 really showcased his writing prowess here in Vol. 7. Whenever Sunny feels bored, I feel the same. When scenes are perilous, I'd hold my breath. This is also the longest book by far. 🙌🏻
"Freedom, it seems, is not without a price... I am no longer bound by fate — but neither am I remembered by it." —Sunny
Lore drop nya gila, fight scene nya epic, heartwarming moments nya wholesome, konsep waktu nya keren (bagi yang suka regresi, volume kali ini memuaskan hasrat regresi kalian), musuhnya ngeri, klimaksnya gokil, semua konsep paradox dan anomalinya bikin pala pening mau meledak. Plot twist dan revelation nya peak. Volume terbaik sejauh ini.
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This Volume was once of the greatest things I have ever read. This Volume has made Shadow Slave one of the best series that I have ever read. EVERYTHING that went on in this Volume was amazing. I loved the ending and just everything was amazing.
Starts slow, setting up a completely new world. Once the story starts to gain speed it’s impossible to put down. Couldn’t stop reading past the half way point, jaw was stuck to the floor with the constant action and revelations every page.
A incredibly powerful culmination of many threads. You have massive lore drops, and emotional weight and while the start is slow and heavy on exposition, once it gets going , the revelations and twists kick in and you're hooked.
3,5/5 ⭐ Velmi pomalý začátek, dokonce jsem kvůli tomu knihu dropnul na rok. Celkově rozuzlení a zápletka velmi dobrý ale je tam hodně úseků kde se to zbytečně dlouho táhne...
oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god
The last 100 chapters are some of most engaging chapters I’ve read in a fat minute. There’s actually so much for me to write about and sing praises to but there��s just so much to wrap my head around it’s making me dizzy.
Do NOT consume 8 hours of literature in one sitting 🪑
I’ll come and edit this review later when it’s not 4AM 😭
I will say first and foremost that this is the best volume G3 has written. It’s a clear and fantastic culmination of his writing prowess on display. Everything comes full circle and it’s finally, FINALLY, everything after the fateful Valor Ball FINALLY ends.
EVERYTHING was so smoothly transitioned arc by arc it felt so natural I didn’t even notice it sometimes.
The Third Nightmare itself was by far the best arc in the series, the Forgotten Shore will always hold a special place in my heart but this is indisputably the best written. Everything from the very start, to the Azure Serpent, to the Black Turtle, to Ananke, to Fallen Grace, to Alethia’s Island to Twilight to Verge, EVERYTHING, it was all a joy to read and uncover and experience. What a wonderful world I get to gaze upon.
Especially Alethia’s Island, Twilight and the trip to the Estuary.
Jaw. On. The. Floor. Don’t even get me started on the last 20 chapters. I was simply just left slack jawed.
AND THE FINAL 5 CHAPTERS IN PARTICULAR?? I NEED TO KNOW WHERE WE GO FROM HERE 😭😭
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