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Legendary Retirement: A LitRPG Adventure
Heroes rise. Evil falls. But Legends never die...
On a celestial battlefield, the great warrior Boom once stood alongside gods and angels to defend the fabric of existence.
Now, this fabled hero lives out his days in a quaint village where legendary figures spend their eternal retirement. Because legends may never die, but they have to wind up somewhere.
Life there is quiet, almost boring, until a band of bandits and an overzealous kingdom threaten the peace. The time has come for Boom and his companions to rise once more and face a new enemy!
Legendary Retirement is the start of a new progression fantasy adventure about retired heroes who still have some fight left in them. Featuring LitRPG elements, Overpowered MCs, unforgettable characters, epic battles, and plenty of laughs, this satirical take on Progression Fantasy is filled with nonstop-action!
On a celestial battlefield, the great warrior Boom once stood alongside gods and angels to defend the fabric of existence.
Now, this fabled hero lives out his days in a quaint village where legendary figures spend their eternal retirement. Because legends may never die, but they have to wind up somewhere.
Life there is quiet, almost boring, until a band of bandits and an overzealous kingdom threaten the peace. The time has come for Boom and his companions to rise once more and face a new enemy!
Legendary Retirement is the start of a new progression fantasy adventure about retired heroes who still have some fight left in them. Featuring LitRPG elements, Overpowered MCs, unforgettable characters, epic battles, and plenty of laughs, this satirical take on Progression Fantasy is filled with nonstop-action!
- GenresFantasy
398 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 24, 2024
220 people are currently reading
19 people want to read
About the author
Michiel Werbrouck
13 books23 followersMichiel Werbrouck was born in Oxford, UK but grew up in the Belgian city of Leuven. He is currently studying Applied Computer Science while working as a freelance Graphic Designer and Marketing Assistant.
Aside from his studies, Michiel is an up-and-coming author, having started out writing short Sci-Fi stories on various online platforms before finally taking the next step. Since then he has improved his craft, honing his writing skills.
Now, his novel, Lord of Goblins, written in conjunction with his co-author, Hadi Bendakji, has brought him big success with its webtoon adaptation surpassing 4 million views.
In his free time, Michiel enjoys playing grand strategy games, hanging out with friends and reading fantasy novels. As a tech fan, he spends lots of time developing apps and games of his own.
In the future Michiel sees himself developing games about his books, working on software/web IT solutions, writing more books and travelling the world.
You can connect with Michiel Werbrouck at:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichielWerbrou1
Email: michielwerbrouck@hotmail.com
Subreddit: r/lordofgoblins/
Discord Server Invite: WG4d4pg
Aside from his studies, Michiel is an up-and-coming author, having started out writing short Sci-Fi stories on various online platforms before finally taking the next step. Since then he has improved his craft, honing his writing skills.
Now, his novel, Lord of Goblins, written in conjunction with his co-author, Hadi Bendakji, has brought him big success with its webtoon adaptation surpassing 4 million views.
In his free time, Michiel enjoys playing grand strategy games, hanging out with friends and reading fantasy novels. As a tech fan, he spends lots of time developing apps and games of his own.
In the future Michiel sees himself developing games about his books, working on software/web IT solutions, writing more books and travelling the world.
You can connect with Michiel Werbrouck at:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichielWerbrou1
Email: michielwerbrouck@hotmail.com
Subreddit: r/lordofgoblins/
Discord Server Invite: WG4d4pg
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October 10, 2024
Well written. Unsatisfying ending.
Well written, vibrant world, plenty of little jokes. As the book progresses it becomes obvious that the story is mostly about the town and it's people rather than any one person. Despite some slower or somewhat boring parts overall it was fun to see the world and the fun character of the town.
With that said, we get to the end of this whole novel just to discover this was all just a preface. The meat of the rising issue? We know almost nothing. All those fun and zany legendary townsfolk? Not where they should be. Preparation for what's to come? Non-existant.
At the end of it all we were only introduced to some of the players. Left with question after question and a big mystery as to why any of this was perpatrated or how anyone expected things to be sustainable with how things were set up. Not to mention the disquieting tidbits about the "otherside"/afterlife.
The narrative started out as a funny insight into grander depths of that universe's history and legendary figures but ended feeling like a nihilistic disappointment, where I'm not sure if I want to care any more.
All that said, I do recomend the series. I just hope the sequal can leave me more satisfied than a 250 page exposition.
Well written, vibrant world, plenty of little jokes. As the book progresses it becomes obvious that the story is mostly about the town and it's people rather than any one person. Despite some slower or somewhat boring parts overall it was fun to see the world and the fun character of the town.
With that said, we get to the end of this whole novel just to discover this was all just a preface. The meat of the rising issue? We know almost nothing. All those fun and zany legendary townsfolk? Not where they should be. Preparation for what's to come? Non-existant.
At the end of it all we were only introduced to some of the players. Left with question after question and a big mystery as to why any of this was perpatrated or how anyone expected things to be sustainable with how things were set up. Not to mention the disquieting tidbits about the "otherside"/afterlife.
The narrative started out as a funny insight into grander depths of that universe's history and legendary figures but ended feeling like a nihilistic disappointment, where I'm not sure if I want to care any more.
All that said, I do recomend the series. I just hope the sequal can leave me more satisfied than a 250 page exposition.
October 24, 2024
You shouldn't need to get through most of the book to reach the story.
If you find yourself over four fifths through a book without any solid storyline, you should just put it down. This is a drawn out prologue.
If you find yourself over four fifths through a book without any solid storyline, you should just put it down. This is a drawn out prologue.
May 9, 2025
This was simultaneously a fun book to read, but completely unengaging.
It has lots of fun concepts, but doesn't stick with any of them long enough to hook you. The characters have the potential to be interesting, but none have any real agency, so I didn't get attached to any of their stories. As a fan of character led stories, it is usually the characters that suck me into a book and compel me to keep reading so that I can follow on their journey, but none of these characters seem to even be on the journey.
I think the best way to describe this book is that it's full of great background elements and secondary characters, so it would be a great setting for a story. However, it feels like it's missing the actual story part, which is why I couldn't finish it.
I fully recognise that there's an element of subjectivity here. People looking for humour and whimsy without needing a compelling story to tie it all together very well might enjoy this book. For that reason, this book gets the benefit of the doubt and a third star.
It has lots of fun concepts, but doesn't stick with any of them long enough to hook you. The characters have the potential to be interesting, but none have any real agency, so I didn't get attached to any of their stories. As a fan of character led stories, it is usually the characters that suck me into a book and compel me to keep reading so that I can follow on their journey, but none of these characters seem to even be on the journey.
I think the best way to describe this book is that it's full of great background elements and secondary characters, so it would be a great setting for a story. However, it feels like it's missing the actual story part, which is why I couldn't finish it.
I fully recognise that there's an element of subjectivity here. People looking for humour and whimsy without needing a compelling story to tie it all together very well might enjoy this book. For that reason, this book gets the benefit of the doubt and a third star.
September 25, 2024
What an absodamnlutely ridiculous story! And yeah I loved it only considering for a minute to dnf it. Hey it was only for a minute... for reals 😄 ... so yeah you'll need to give the book and before too long you'll find yourself laughing on the floor. Get the audiobook and meet the residents of Boomtown.
Here's just one of the many quotes that I found amusing:
"Sir Boom might refuse to comply, but there was a way to get him up and moving. “There are outsiders in the village, and they’re ransacking the cigar shop.”
Here's just one of the many quotes that I found amusing:
"Sir Boom might refuse to comply, but there was a way to get him up and moving. “There are outsiders in the village, and they’re ransacking the cigar shop.”
September 27, 2024
Not really into this one
This would probably have been better as separate books. There were so many points of view and you never really had enough story to identify with the character before the viewpoint changed.
On the bright side I didn't find any typos.
This would probably have been better as separate books. There were so many points of view and you never really had enough story to identify with the character before the viewpoint changed.
On the bright side I didn't find any typos.
October 2, 2024
Solid read!
I liked the different perspectives. I liked the plot. I liked the characters. It felt like a good read. Pacing was really good.
I liked the different perspectives. I liked the plot. I liked the characters. It felt like a good read. Pacing was really good.
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December 1, 2024Note to self: DNF
April 5, 2025
Almost two hours into the audiobook and not one character I actually liked. Most annoyed the hell out of me.
April 20, 2025
Interesting
I found this book interesting, but I had trouble really enjoying it. The progression of the characters were easy to follow, but it was not the best book for me.
I found this book interesting, but I had trouble really enjoying it. The progression of the characters were easy to follow, but it was not the best book for me.
April 22, 2025
3.5 Interesting premise, some weirdness and odder direction of story than I'd have liked.
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