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Ends of Magic #4
Anarchist
Nathan and his companions have struck back at Giantsrest, freeing a city from slavery. But now an army is bearing down on them, led by a Questor archmage.
The Adventurers of Gemore will fight to the death, but they are outmatched by the magical might of Giantsrest. The Questor Brox has come to aid them, but he does not expect to beat his Giantsrest counterpart.
Nathan and his friends need a plan to win not just this battle, but the war that will follow. The Ascendent Academy towers over the horizon, and the Mages of Giantsrest believe themselves safe within the magical school and its legendary enchantments.
How will Nathan topple the empire of Giantsrest? Will he embrace the role of assassin and anarchist, or search for a different solution?
The Adventurers of Gemore will fight to the death, but they are outmatched by the magical might of Giantsrest. The Questor Brox has come to aid them, but he does not expect to beat his Giantsrest counterpart.
Nathan and his friends need a plan to win not just this battle, but the war that will follow. The Ascendent Academy towers over the horizon, and the Mages of Giantsrest believe themselves safe within the magical school and its legendary enchantments.
How will Nathan topple the empire of Giantsrest? Will he embrace the role of assassin and anarchist, or search for a different solution?
364 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 16, 2024
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September 15, 2025
This is fourth in an isekai LitRPG series that you should read in order. It has a lovely "Story So Far" section but it's only for book 3 and seems geared to catching up someone who had to wait between books.
So Nate is finally going to take on Giantsrest, the capitol of the slave state that brought him to Davrar in the first place (to exploit and enslave him back in book one). He knows that Questor Badud is there and plotting to subjugate and enslave his adoptive home and the people he cares about. Starting with him as Badud has explicitly threatened Nate and is likely to come after him in the future.
Nate enters the city with Faline who is still directing him in matters of murder and political disruption. Around a quarter through, though, she manipulates Nate into a situation where he refuses to commit an atrocity and Faline delivers an ultimatum to get to killing or she's out of here. He tells her to take a hike. I kind of liked this result, though I still find Nate's ethical reasoning shallow. I mean, we found the line he wouldn't cross, but is that only because Faline chose to go for the gold standard, Anakin level of evil and skipped a bunch of steps along the way? What I mean is that we don't know his actual line, only that he has one that prevents him from being a cartoon villain.
Anyway, Nate on his own in enemy territory was fun. He starts getting creative and that means finding a way to take on the Ascendant Academy at the heart of Giantsrest's power. Faline has never managed to crack the fortress at the center of the city and has had to pattycake around its edges. Nate decides to take it on with his own unique brand of daring brazenness and experimentation. Infiltrating the school was interesting and gave Nate a bit of time to reflect on just how far he is willing to go in wiping out this enemy society. I mean, students being indoctrinated in the foundation of the evil empire are on the road to evil. But are they there yet? Can he spare these students without giving away his schemes or ruining his chances? I liked seeing him struggle with that and found this way more engaging than the Faline as vile temptress episodes.
So I liked this story and I think it's the first unqualified five stars I'm giving in this series. Is that because Nate is on his own for most of this? His buddies, the Heirs, can't join him in the clandestine plot here, so they are on their own doing adventury things. I dunno. I missed them a bit, but not so much that I wanted the story to be something different.
A note about Chaste: Faline is definitely too crazy to do anything intimate with. There's a seduction scene that might have been steamy if Nate had been tempted at all. Or ogled, even. But he resisted and we don't get enough that I'd tag it as steam. It's borderline for the chaste tag, but I'm still going to call it that but if you care maybe skip that scene. It's not long or important and should be easy to see coming.
So Nate is finally going to take on Giantsrest, the capitol of the slave state that brought him to Davrar in the first place (to exploit and enslave him back in book one). He knows that Questor Badud is there and plotting to subjugate and enslave his adoptive home and the people he cares about. Starting with him as Badud has explicitly threatened Nate and is likely to come after him in the future.
Nate enters the city with Faline who is still directing him in matters of murder and political disruption. Around a quarter through, though, she manipulates Nate into a situation where he refuses to commit an atrocity and Faline delivers an ultimatum to get to killing or she's out of here. He tells her to take a hike. I kind of liked this result, though I still find Nate's ethical reasoning shallow. I mean, we found the line he wouldn't cross, but is that only because Faline chose to go for the gold standard, Anakin level of evil and skipped a bunch of steps along the way? What I mean is that we don't know his actual line, only that he has one that prevents him from being a cartoon villain.
Anyway, Nate on his own in enemy territory was fun. He starts getting creative and that means finding a way to take on the Ascendant Academy at the heart of Giantsrest's power. Faline has never managed to crack the fortress at the center of the city and has had to pattycake around its edges. Nate decides to take it on with his own unique brand of daring brazenness and experimentation. Infiltrating the school was interesting and gave Nate a bit of time to reflect on just how far he is willing to go in wiping out this enemy society. I mean, students being indoctrinated in the foundation of the evil empire are on the road to evil. But are they there yet? Can he spare these students without giving away his schemes or ruining his chances? I liked seeing him struggle with that and found this way more engaging than the Faline as vile temptress episodes.
So I liked this story and I think it's the first unqualified five stars I'm giving in this series. Is that because Nate is on his own for most of this? His buddies, the Heirs, can't join him in the clandestine plot here, so they are on their own doing adventury things. I dunno. I missed them a bit, but not so much that I wanted the story to be something different.
A note about Chaste: Faline is definitely too crazy to do anything intimate with. There's a seduction scene that might have been steamy if Nate had been tempted at all. Or ogled, even. But he resisted and we don't get enough that I'd tag it as steam. It's borderline for the chaste tag, but I'm still going to call it that but if you care maybe skip that scene. It's not long or important and should be easy to see coming.
September 9, 2024
Having gotten used to our hero doing much by himself I was hooked anew in this one. SO much so that, even knowing I was back to work today, I stayed up later than I should reading. Each chapter pulled me deeper and pushed me into wanting to see what happened next, and having to wait months for the next installment is going to be a bit sad!
April 11, 2026
4.5 i am hooked
June 6, 2026
9/10
Wow Olson just does such a great job of pulling you in with each chapter and ramping up bit by bit. Best book yet.
Wow Olson just does such a great job of pulling you in with each chapter and ramping up bit by bit. Best book yet.
February 3, 2025
Rating 4.0 stars
I really like this series. I like the combination of science with magic. I like the leveling system and the insights needed to progress. The story is also pretty good. The author did make some weird choices though. The MC is something of a conundrum. He has a science background and seems to be ideally suited for teaching. Despite that he has a Rage class that is all about hand to hand fighting. He has a strong moral stance against what Giants Rest is doing, and yet he picks up assassin as his second class. Each of those things seem like they are polar opposites. He talks about the beauty and sex appeal of some of the women around him, and yet he turns down multiple sexual advances. While I like the characters and I like the way of talking, I don't really feel like Nathan has any connection with anyone. He has comrades but doesn't seem to have any friends. He would fight and die for his ideals but not to protect anyone specific. That is the biggest thing this series is lacking, some sort of personal connection. All the other stuff is really good though, so I am still looking forward to continuing the series.
I really like this series. I like the combination of science with magic. I like the leveling system and the insights needed to progress. The story is also pretty good. The author did make some weird choices though. The MC is something of a conundrum. He has a science background and seems to be ideally suited for teaching. Despite that he has a Rage class that is all about hand to hand fighting. He has a strong moral stance against what Giants Rest is doing, and yet he picks up assassin as his second class. Each of those things seem like they are polar opposites. He talks about the beauty and sex appeal of some of the women around him, and yet he turns down multiple sexual advances. While I like the characters and I like the way of talking, I don't really feel like Nathan has any connection with anyone. He has comrades but doesn't seem to have any friends. He would fight and die for his ideals but not to protect anyone specific. That is the biggest thing this series is lacking, some sort of personal connection. All the other stuff is really good though, so I am still looking forward to continuing the series.
January 9, 2026
Wow, what are read. This series just keeps getting better and better. the progression in the story has been by far my favorite so far.
The characters are okay, Nathan is a pretty decent MC but his morals seem to be a bit wishy washy. We get a lot of Faline in this story but very little in terms of actual character development which is a damn shame because she was my favorite character before this book.
The overarching story focuses on Giantsrest, following the battle between Questors, Nathan finally decides to become a magical professor and bring into the world a bunch of new Antimages which imo kinda sucks because the thing that made him unique is now tenable for non protagonists. The students themselves are likeable for the most part, Raf especially.
I am officially excited for how this story is progressing and while I have been for a while the Cliffhanger at the end certainly is exciting.
The characters are okay, Nathan is a pretty decent MC but his morals seem to be a bit wishy washy. We get a lot of Faline in this story but very little in terms of actual character development which is a damn shame because she was my favorite character before this book.
The overarching story focuses on Giantsrest, following the battle between Questors, Nathan finally decides to become a magical professor and bring into the world a bunch of new Antimages which imo kinda sucks because the thing that made him unique is now tenable for non protagonists. The students themselves are likeable for the most part, Raf especially.
I am officially excited for how this story is progressing and while I have been for a while the Cliffhanger at the end certainly is exciting.
October 30, 2025
Utter Chaos! I love it!
I believe by now the writing speaks for itself, its quality. I especially love the analytic nature of the MCs build, which allows for a deeper feel to all of magic, even though he is anathema to magic. More importantly, wow what an intense book this was, full of hidey stabbey, progression, clash of political and moral views and momentum of the plot. I loved it, 10/10.
I believe by now the writing speaks for itself, its quality. I especially love the analytic nature of the MCs build, which allows for a deeper feel to all of magic, even though he is anathema to magic. More importantly, wow what an intense book this was, full of hidey stabbey, progression, clash of political and moral views and momentum of the plot. I loved it, 10/10.
August 20, 2024
Out of this world
There will never be anything quite like this book series. I will always remember this author and hope they continue to write books like this. The character development was outstanding. They had their morals pushed to the limits and they either had to change or stand true to them. 10 out of 10
There will never be anything quite like this book series. I will always remember this author and hope they continue to write books like this. The character development was outstanding. They had their morals pushed to the limits and they either had to change or stand true to them. 10 out of 10
February 16, 2025
Another solid entry but alas the last of the current audio releases.
The battle continues and Nathan continues to make astounding progress. More lore is revealed and I'm getting the inkling the source of Devrar may be revealed one day soon. Until then the Heirs will have some catching up to do
The battle continues and Nathan continues to make astounding progress. More lore is revealed and I'm getting the inkling the source of Devrar may be revealed one day soon. Until then the Heirs will have some catching up to do
October 15, 2025
Fun popcorn series that bridges magic and science in interesting ways.
This book got a bit darker than some of the previous ones because of an assassination tilt to things. But it balanced out somewhat with the assassinations happening at this universe's Hogwarts that is run by evil mages.
This book got a bit darker than some of the previous ones because of an assassination tilt to things. But it balanced out somewhat with the assassinations happening at this universe's Hogwarts that is run by evil mages.
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August 19, 2024Read this one in record time
Action packed. A great story with fun subplots. You'll love it. Nathan continues to develop as an antimage and interesting.character.
Action packed. A great story with fun subplots. You'll love it. Nathan continues to develop as an antimage and interesting.character.
August 20, 2024
Great
This series is shaping up to be one of the best. Everything from the MC to the world building will leave you on the edge for the next book.
This series is shaping up to be one of the best. Everything from the MC to the world building will leave you on the edge for the next book.
August 23, 2024
Great series
Really enjoy the idea of a mage that is actually and anti mage. The mana and wizardry system is really good.
Really enjoy the idea of a mage that is actually and anti mage. The mana and wizardry system is really good.
September 13, 2024
Very good 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.
September 21, 2024
Fantastic
I enjoyed every second of reading this. I'm excited for the next one, that's for sure. Read this series you won't regret it at all.
I enjoyed every second of reading this. I'm excited for the next one, that's for sure. Read this series you won't regret it at all.
September 23, 2024
Enjoyable Series
This story of a almost PHD guy going to a world of magic, only to be forced to become a anti mage to avoid slavery was total awesomeness.
This story of a almost PHD guy going to a world of magic, only to be forced to become a anti mage to avoid slavery was total awesomeness.
October 20, 2024
Rating: [A-]
November 2, 2024
still very good! mc is kinda a cheat code atp, with some pretty deus ex machina skills that let him basically waltz through everything, though, which makes it a lot less tense.
April 10, 2025
best series in the world, no one can change my mind
June 3, 2025
An unexpected direction and development, but a lot of good stuff overall :) Enjoyed it :)
September 18, 2025
Keeps escalating and getting better as Nathan gets stronger.
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June 9, 2026His name is Badud and he’s a Bad Dude.
October 1, 2025
Best in the Series. The MC goes solo for a large part of this book, and the author has managed to keep it interesting. The fight sequence at the end was phenomenal and probably one of the best I have read.
November 22, 2025
This finishes on arc and sets up the next. A good stopping point until more books are written.
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