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The Weirkey Chronicles #8
Deathseed
Betrayed. Murdered. Reborn. One last chance, to make it right. Theo's adventure ended with his mentor's hands around his neck. The betrayal cost him his friends, allies and everything he had built... but not his life. Though broken and powerless, Theo has one last chance to enter the Nine Worlds, wielding the knowledge and expertise of his first life. This time, he needs more than just power, he needs to unravel the deception that killed him once... and is coming for him again.
Theo and his allies have ascended to Authority, but new power means new challenges. They're capable of changing the Nine Worlds, but those worlds haven't waited for them to gain power. Something foul is growing back in Tatian, threatening everything Nauda holds dear. Friends and enemies from their entire journey will come together in a great struggle where every decision has consequences, and the tiniest of details might save or ruin everything...
Theo and his allies have ascended to Authority, but new power means new challenges. They're capable of changing the Nine Worlds, but those worlds haven't waited for them to gain power. Something foul is growing back in Tatian, threatening everything Nauda holds dear. Friends and enemies from their entire journey will come together in a great struggle where every decision has consequences, and the tiniest of details might save or ruin everything...
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First published June 14, 2024
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July 1, 2024
So the book is still okay. The characters are well written and feel like they are actually struggling, learning, and growing. The plot is a little aimless but still feels as if it is progressing. I wonder if I just read it too fast and it would feel better paced in a weekly format reading on patreon.
Soulcrafting is still one of the more interesting power systems out there, I like how it merges science and architecture and magic in this fascinating blend with endless possibilities. The soul crafting "conflicts" in this book feel very contrived. Theo's dilemma and solution were obvious from the beginning of the book. You can't give him only corporeal floor materials and then spend the rest of the book hemming and hawing pretending that he doesn't know what to do next, it doesn't make sense. All he likes is soulcrafting, he should have figured this out in a half hour.
Fiyu and Nauda's budding romance was kind of cute in the last few books but by now how can they still be having these issues? Like, I know HOW, since I read it, but it does not ring true to me that super literal Fiyu or touchy feely Nauda would not have had the idea to talk it out by now... I never related to Theo more than with his little outburst near the end of the book.
The conflict with Esaire, weren't we done with this? Why is he now a threat? Theo wiped the floor with him when he was barely a Ruler; he's way more powerful now. At the end of the book he even says "he was never my rival"... I couldn't agree more. No one thought he was! The fights feel very anticlimactic. A dramatic scene like the roof of the palace burning off is brushed by in a sentence. They are caught in an unbreakable trap and I didn't even shift in my seat I was so unconcerned.
This review sounds like I hated the book, I did not. I just hold Sarah Lin to a higher standard since I've seen what she can do. It's still a 3 because the story has good bones; I just hope future entries can be more of a return to form.
Soulcrafting is still one of the more interesting power systems out there, I like how it merges science and architecture and magic in this fascinating blend with endless possibilities. The soul crafting "conflicts" in this book feel very contrived. Theo's dilemma and solution were obvious from the beginning of the book. You can't give him only corporeal floor materials and then spend the rest of the book hemming and hawing pretending that he doesn't know what to do next, it doesn't make sense. All he likes is soulcrafting, he should have figured this out in a half hour.
Fiyu and Nauda's budding romance was kind of cute in the last few books but by now how can they still be having these issues? Like, I know HOW, since I read it, but it does not ring true to me that super literal Fiyu or touchy feely Nauda would not have had the idea to talk it out by now... I never related to Theo more than with his little outburst near the end of the book.
The conflict with Esaire, weren't we done with this? Why is he now a threat? Theo wiped the floor with him when he was barely a Ruler; he's way more powerful now. At the end of the book he even says "he was never my rival"... I couldn't agree more. No one thought he was! The fights feel very anticlimactic. A dramatic scene like the roof of the palace burning off is brushed by in a sentence. They are caught in an unbreakable trap and I didn't even shift in my seat I was so unconcerned.
This review sounds like I hated the book, I did not. I just hold Sarah Lin to a higher standard since I've seen what she can do. It's still a 3 because the story has good bones; I just hope future entries can be more of a return to form.
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October 19, 2025
I'm definitely not continuing this series, interesting power system and nothing else, I hear the fans throwing, interesting world building and characters around and well, that's just not right, I've read far hoping for something, some aspect of it to become good and book seven promised a pick in the progression elements but of course not, this book is just boring and tedious, the only reason I'm still reading it is due to my hate for dropping books
October 31, 2024
ended well
It dragged a bit early on. I just couldn’t stay invested.
But I finally got to the big fight and really enjoyed it.
This series is so unique I am drawn to continue.
It dragged a bit early on. I just couldn’t stay invested.
But I finally got to the big fight and really enjoyed it.
This series is so unique I am drawn to continue.
November 18, 2025
The worst from the series by far...
The motivations, horrible... just plain dumb.
The Goals, even dumber.
The "community" thing, the most idiotic and straight up retarded thing i've ever seen, making the "good guys" justify Slavery out of nowhere?
The Plot is completely forced, the characters 100% don't need to get involved in anything and risk their lives and their allys lives for NO REASON.
As for the characters.
Fiyu became a plot device... Her invisibility is top notch, impossible to detect, except when the plot wants then its 100% detectable. Shes an Authority with basically assassin powers... can't kill anyone... can't even kidnap someone, every damage she causes HER target is healed the next SCENE...
Nauda... ohh fucking Nauda, the most obnoxious character ever... How can someone so lazy and judgemental, with 0 knack for soulcrafting keep soulcrafting and ascending mid battle and veing the "savior"... Howwww, WHYYY? This is book 8! She has been walking around with Theo for YEARS and she still judges him whenever he wants to get stronger to save HER CITY. I thought that she was going to get better after book 5 but no...She literally puts everyone in life and death situations and then refuses to get stronger just to in the end when everyone is almost dead pull a Deus ex Machina out of her ass.
Theo is the less infuriating because he acts 90% like he acts in the other books, except at the end when he switches to Jesus form? And decides that he doesn't want to kill the slavers for some reason? 20 pages before he was trying to decapitate the other guy but the pseudo french guy gets a pass for some reason?
Also, Theo is supposed to be the stronger Authority after soulcrafting like a Michael Phelps, his blueprint is flawless... he ascended flawlessly, his powers are fucking OP no doubt, but for some reason he get trashed but a guy with a sword that is fast... Previous book dude was humiliating Authorities alone like 3x1 and now... the guy he beaten multiple times is suddenly better than him 1 1 on 1 ..
The Antagonist... for fuck sake how the fuck is the guy who was trashed by Theo 6 books ago and again like 4 books ago(?) is suddenly stronger than Theo... How the fuck is this guy out-soulcrafted Theo? How the fuck is this guy after having his soulhome being trashed by Theo a few books ago, Authority and not only that HE IS STRONGER THAN EVERY OTHER MAIN CHARACTER... HOW ...
This book only saving grace is the Epilogue.
The motivations, horrible... just plain dumb.
The Goals, even dumber.
The "community" thing, the most idiotic and straight up retarded thing i've ever seen, making the "good guys" justify Slavery out of nowhere?
The Plot is completely forced, the characters 100% don't need to get involved in anything and risk their lives and their allys lives for NO REASON.
As for the characters.
Fiyu became a plot device... Her invisibility is top notch, impossible to detect, except when the plot wants then its 100% detectable. Shes an Authority with basically assassin powers... can't kill anyone... can't even kidnap someone, every damage she causes HER target is healed the next SCENE...
Nauda... ohh fucking Nauda, the most obnoxious character ever... How can someone so lazy and judgemental, with 0 knack for soulcrafting keep soulcrafting and ascending mid battle and veing the "savior"... Howwww, WHYYY? This is book 8! She has been walking around with Theo for YEARS and she still judges him whenever he wants to get stronger to save HER CITY. I thought that she was going to get better after book 5 but no...She literally puts everyone in life and death situations and then refuses to get stronger just to in the end when everyone is almost dead pull a Deus ex Machina out of her ass.
Theo is the less infuriating because he acts 90% like he acts in the other books, except at the end when he switches to Jesus form? And decides that he doesn't want to kill the slavers for some reason? 20 pages before he was trying to decapitate the other guy but the pseudo french guy gets a pass for some reason?
Also, Theo is supposed to be the stronger Authority after soulcrafting like a Michael Phelps, his blueprint is flawless... he ascended flawlessly, his powers are fucking OP no doubt, but for some reason he get trashed but a guy with a sword that is fast... Previous book dude was humiliating Authorities alone like 3x1 and now... the guy he beaten multiple times is suddenly better than him 1 1 on 1 ..
The Antagonist... for fuck sake how the fuck is the guy who was trashed by Theo 6 books ago and again like 4 books ago(?) is suddenly stronger than Theo... How the fuck is this guy out-soulcrafted Theo? How the fuck is this guy after having his soulhome being trashed by Theo a few books ago, Authority and not only that HE IS STRONGER THAN EVERY OTHER MAIN CHARACTER... HOW ...
This book only saving grace is the Epilogue.
June 24, 2024
Whoa! The book started with an unexpected surprise that I wasn't really interested in - thought it'd be a quick action sequence building up to something else. Instead, it became the core plot point and it reminded us that Theo and Fiyu weren't the only powerful Authorities around.
As usual, it was great to read all the training sessions and theory crafting. Getting to see Theo struggle with his blue print was another surprise, which I should've expected based on all the new stuff he learned recently. In addition to Nauda and Fiyu, it was so good to see Navim and Krikree again and their soul crafting. While it is still a long way to go, I'm looking forward to Senka's build.
I think more than all the amazing action scenes and twists, the character progression was the highlight of this book. And that tied well with the revelations and decisions at the end of the book. We got some hints about Siblings and Vistgil too. I'm guessing we are at halfway point through the series, looking forward to the rest.
As usual, it was great to read all the training sessions and theory crafting. Getting to see Theo struggle with his blue print was another surprise, which I should've expected based on all the new stuff he learned recently. In addition to Nauda and Fiyu, it was so good to see Navim and Krikree again and their soul crafting. While it is still a long way to go, I'm looking forward to Senka's build.
I think more than all the amazing action scenes and twists, the character progression was the highlight of this book. And that tied well with the revelations and decisions at the end of the book. We got some hints about Siblings and Vistgil too. I'm guessing we are at halfway point through the series, looking forward to the rest.
July 23, 2024
Slow burn abounds
The most recent book in the series as of this review, Deathseed goes hard. It's the first time in the series that we see a legit "Evil" villain, and I appreciate that. The plot and execution was solid, and seeing our intrepid heroes level up even more is just... it's just great.
Pros: Romance, character interactions, training hard to fight a legit battle against powerful enemies. Battle scenes and dynamics were awesome, and it felt good seeing some of the characters get what they wanted.
Cons: Drags a bit. The protagonists 'wait' until the last moment to fight, giving their opponents just as much prep time- which is fine, but I felt like they could've gone in two or three times earlier and mopped the floor with their enemies.
Worldbuilding- again, kinda weak. Nothing in the world exists save what's directly around them, and sometimes not even that. Suffers from white-room syndrome at times.
All in all, great book that ups the ante and provides an awesome installment in the series. Maybe my favorite so far. Will read again when the series is finished.
The most recent book in the series as of this review, Deathseed goes hard. It's the first time in the series that we see a legit "Evil" villain, and I appreciate that. The plot and execution was solid, and seeing our intrepid heroes level up even more is just... it's just great.
Pros: Romance, character interactions, training hard to fight a legit battle against powerful enemies. Battle scenes and dynamics were awesome, and it felt good seeing some of the characters get what they wanted.
Cons: Drags a bit. The protagonists 'wait' until the last moment to fight, giving their opponents just as much prep time- which is fine, but I felt like they could've gone in two or three times earlier and mopped the floor with their enemies.
Worldbuilding- again, kinda weak. Nothing in the world exists save what's directly around them, and sometimes not even that. Suffers from white-room syndrome at times.
All in all, great book that ups the ante and provides an awesome installment in the series. Maybe my favorite so far. Will read again when the series is finished.
June 16, 2024
Team Krikree
I love this series. The Soulcrafting is a wonderful device, the Nine Worlds are a great setting, and the characters are wonderfully diverse. Senka started as such an irritant in the early books but has become so much more fun and interesting now that her curse is breaking down. I will take as much Krikree as the author is willing to deliver.
The premise for the central conflict in this book is a little half-baked, but I enjoyed the story too much to really care. Stuff happens for reasons, and I'm fine with that. If it were an option, I'd immediately jump into the next book, especially after that very intriguing epilogue.
I love this series. The Soulcrafting is a wonderful device, the Nine Worlds are a great setting, and the characters are wonderfully diverse. Senka started as such an irritant in the early books but has become so much more fun and interesting now that her curse is breaking down. I will take as much Krikree as the author is willing to deliver.
The premise for the central conflict in this book is a little half-baked, but I enjoyed the story too much to really care. Stuff happens for reasons, and I'm fine with that. If it were an option, I'd immediately jump into the next book, especially after that very intriguing epilogue.
February 11, 2025
Meh. These characters never really did anything for me. Not terrible, but not particularly interesting either. I liked the worldbuilding, and the magic system was very unique. In the last two books the author has been devoting more and more time to a relationship arc that makes me cringe every time it's developed--honestly, it kind of reminds me of tumblr fanfic relationships. Once a story starts to do that it feels more like some kind of cultural research than escapism for me. For obvious reasons, I suspect that the author will place an ever increasing focus on this relationship, so I think I'm going to get off the Weirkey Chronicles train before it becomes too grating.
June 18, 2024
I liked this one a lot, maybe my favorite so far.
Does a great job demonstrating just how far the group has come, but also how far they still have to go.
The fights did a good job of letting each character shine but still kept combat interesting.
Everyone except Miyu and Krikee has some obvious plot hooks going forward that I'm looking forward to see.
I'm also curious if the group will be able to stay as free and mobile as they have been. Seems like a lot of people who become strong inevitably become stuck in a single place for one reason or another.
Does a great job demonstrating just how far the group has come, but also how far they still have to go.
The fights did a good job of letting each character shine but still kept combat interesting.
Everyone except Miyu and Krikee has some obvious plot hooks going forward that I'm looking forward to see.
I'm also curious if the group will be able to stay as free and mobile as they have been. Seems like a lot of people who become strong inevitably become stuck in a single place for one reason or another.
June 30, 2024
Good, but could have been better
I appreciate the effort it takes to write a series with such a big scope and overarching story. However, this novel I felt got too bogged down with two of the protagonists love life and awkward social interactions.
I’m all for character development, but felt like this detracted from the main story, the action, and actual progression in a minor, yet notable way.
I’ll keep reading though as I enjoyed it overall. The progress each character made was measurable and appreciated.
I appreciate the effort it takes to write a series with such a big scope and overarching story. However, this novel I felt got too bogged down with two of the protagonists love life and awkward social interactions.
I’m all for character development, but felt like this detracted from the main story, the action, and actual progression in a minor, yet notable way.
I’ll keep reading though as I enjoyed it overall. The progress each character made was measurable and appreciated.
July 25, 2024
iv read 47 books this year. this takes them all
I’m hooked, since the first book iv been unable to put this story down. I legit search weekly (books similar to weirkey chronicles) and iv read all that pops up but nothing has the complexity like this or the depth in character building. Such a unique way for cultivation it’s amazing! Please keep writing more. I don’t generally leave reviews because I don’t know if the author will ever see it. But I’m just so in love with this story. I don’t want it to end. Amazing writing and I can’t wait for more.
I’m hooked, since the first book iv been unable to put this story down. I legit search weekly (books similar to weirkey chronicles) and iv read all that pops up but nothing has the complexity like this or the depth in character building. Such a unique way for cultivation it’s amazing! Please keep writing more. I don’t generally leave reviews because I don’t know if the author will ever see it. But I’m just so in love with this story. I don’t want it to end. Amazing writing and I can’t wait for more.
October 19, 2024
A good read, but something is missing.
A cool story, good characters, too much exposition though. Also, I can't help but wonder, as Theo seems to be from 21st Century U.S.A., where's his projectile weapons? With his gravitational focus, where is the railgun that should be a main part of his soulhome? Mental ballistae? High powered slingshots? Millenium gun flechette type of system? It doesn't make sense. And the best protagonist is usually overpowered for his level. A good read though. Looking forward to the conclusion.
A cool story, good characters, too much exposition though. Also, I can't help but wonder, as Theo seems to be from 21st Century U.S.A., where's his projectile weapons? With his gravitational focus, where is the railgun that should be a main part of his soulhome? Mental ballistae? High powered slingshots? Millenium gun flechette type of system? It doesn't make sense. And the best protagonist is usually overpowered for his level. A good read though. Looking forward to the conclusion.
June 18, 2024
A good read
A misanthrope returns to a world of fantasy. He's bitter, weary and wary. This series moves quickly, and the action sequences are snappy and imaginative.
The discussions about the magic system can get a tad academic but I find that engaging. The drama and character growth are laid out in a straightforward manner and don't bog down the story.
All in all, it's a good fantasy series that I enjoyed reading
A misanthrope returns to a world of fantasy. He's bitter, weary and wary. This series moves quickly, and the action sequences are snappy and imaginative.
The discussions about the magic system can get a tad academic but I find that engaging. The drama and character growth are laid out in a straightforward manner and don't bog down the story.
All in all, it's a good fantasy series that I enjoyed reading
January 25, 2025
It's not you, it's me.
I think Sarah Lin is great. I just don't care about the characters' endless interior decorating plans. I don't care about the endlessly not evolving relationship. I don't care about the protagonist's glacially slow character arc. I barely care about the slow overall plot. I am mildly amused by the mysterious insane wizard but I've already done Fizban and Zifnab and it's kind of old.
I think Sarah Lin is great. I just don't care about the characters' endless interior decorating plans. I don't care about the endlessly not evolving relationship. I don't care about the protagonist's glacially slow character arc. I barely care about the slow overall plot. I am mildly amused by the mysterious insane wizard but I've already done Fizban and Zifnab and it's kind of old.
June 29, 2024
Another really good entry. The end battle is pretty epic. There is a large portion of the book which is traveling around, getting materials and soul crafting. I love/hate this format. Soulcrafting is such a unique feature of the series but it borders being too much in this book. The epilogue was an exciting teaser for things to go.
July 1, 2024
An electrifying edition!
I'm always happy to find myself in Theo's company, much more so when there's more than general building up in play. This additional novel certainly did its part in finally delivering on some earlier plot points that were primarily confusing but clearly intentionally so. I'm very happy with the developments with the other primaries as well.
I'm always happy to find myself in Theo's company, much more so when there's more than general building up in play. This additional novel certainly did its part in finally delivering on some earlier plot points that were primarily confusing but clearly intentionally so. I'm very happy with the developments with the other primaries as well.
July 8, 2024
Nice Entry in the series
This book is basically an invasion arc which is pretty new in the series. I think this series has a really good balance of things: plot, world-building (magical, cultural, and geographic), characters, and action. I don’t want to spoil too much but if you like the series so far you will like this book.
This book is basically an invasion arc which is pretty new in the series. I think this series has a really good balance of things: plot, world-building (magical, cultural, and geographic), characters, and action. I don’t want to spoil too much but if you like the series so far you will like this book.
October 11, 2024
I think this series is so consistent with their quality. You get exactly what you thought you would, and I mean that in the best way. The soulhome concept of magic system is brilliant, and my favourite part of the series. This one had the team integrating a few more members for their own soulcrafting (Kirkee and Navim), as well as one or two more. Some great battles and power progression
June 16, 2024
More Krikree
Love love love the LGBT representation. I feel like a lot of authors in this genre fail terribly at writing women but all the characters in this story are so charming and vibrant.
More Krikree please!
Love and regards
Love love love the LGBT representation. I feel like a lot of authors in this genre fail terribly at writing women but all the characters in this story are so charming and vibrant.
More Krikree please!
Love and regards
June 17, 2024
quietly enjoyable
This is a tale that doesn’t need introduction- the continuation of Theo’s story isn’t particularly revolutionary, but it’s enjoyable to spend a bit more time with him and his coterie.
This is a tale that doesn’t need introduction- the continuation of Theo’s story isn’t particularly revolutionary, but it’s enjoyable to spend a bit more time with him and his coterie.
June 22, 2024
Love this series!
Fantastic series with well developed “science” to its magic. This novel progressed not only the story as a whole but our understanding of the methods of progress in its magical system. Great read!
Fantastic series with well developed “science” to its magic. This novel progressed not only the story as a whole but our understanding of the methods of progress in its magical system. Great read!
June 26, 2024
long and very good!
I assume you have read the series, as this is book 8 and would be baffling to start with. This is both one of the longer and in my opinion better books in a great series.
Keep writing Sarah!
I assume you have read the series, as this is book 8 and would be baffling to start with. This is both one of the longer and in my opinion better books in a great series.
Keep writing Sarah!
June 27, 2024
Fantastic Addition to the Series
I am continuously, pleasantly surprised at how much these characters continue to grow on me. Even after eight books, the main cast grows closer together in such compelling ways that I'm always happy to read more.
I am continuously, pleasantly surprised at how much these characters continue to grow on me. Even after eight books, the main cast grows closer together in such compelling ways that I'm always happy to read more.
June 20, 2024
Another phenomenal story
This series is easily in my top 10 of all time. Really makes me wish street cultivation had extended this far.
This series is easily in my top 10 of all time. Really makes me wish street cultivation had extended this far.
June 26, 2024
3.5 Stars
Another solid entrance in this series. I appreciate that unlike many writers in this genre, there aren’t too many extended side quests. Everything just keeps moving forward.
Another solid entrance in this series. I appreciate that unlike many writers in this genre, there aren’t too many extended side quests. Everything just keeps moving forward.
July 15, 2024
great continuation
Character development continues to be great, plot is evolving well, and the power progression continues to be interesting. Excited for the next one
Character development continues to be great, plot is evolving well, and the power progression continues to be interesting. Excited for the next one
April 3, 2025
Excelente!
June 9, 2025
Another solid entry that finally circles back to plot points brought up in book
September 18, 2025
The gang goes back to ground zero to become eco terrorists
October 21, 2025
yeah I got nothing. fun mindless reads
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