Melody of Mana 6: A Progression Fantasy

Melody of Mana #6

by Wandering Agent

Brutal wars, devious political plots, and portal magic gone wrong . . . in this beloved fantasy-adventure series, skilled mage Alana has survived it all.

A mage’s life requires constant work to keep essential spells in place, but Alana doesn’t mind the effort. As part of the new government’s research and development team, she’s called upon to teach three promising students in the art of bardic magic. Meanwhile, she’s slowly pushing her own core to its highest level.

But when a royal ball erupts in violence, Alana joins the fight without a second thought. As a trusted advisor to Emperor Durin—and with the fate of the empire at stake—she must bring her fiercest resources to the battle . . . even as she mourns deeply personal losses.

In the last thrilling chapter of Alana’s epic story, she’ll face her most challenging quests and wield the most powerful mana yet.

The sixth volume of the hit progression-fantasy series—with almost four million views on Royal Road—now available on Audible and wherever ebooks are sold!

Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Audiobook

Kindle Edition

First published February 4, 2025

Reviews

[Russell Gray · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a rarity when a series doesn't overstay its welcome, so I'm glad this ended here. While it's a risky move to have nearly half of the book resemble a denouement, I think this volume did a fair job of filling in the characterization gap I've struggled with for the last couple volumes.

The book didn't do it by adding more colorful personality to Alana, but by exploring the impact she made on the world and the people around her. I thought the series was brought to a very satisfying end.

While the plot might have wandered a bit, I think the author achieved what they set out to do and didn't get lost along the way. When all's said and done, this was one of the more enjoyable progressive fantasy series I've read.

[Richard Kendrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

The plot went off the rails on this one early. Not what I would have expected after five novels of setup. To avoid spoilers, I’ll leave it at that.

There’s no more ‘progression’ in this ‘progression fantasy.’ Sure, Alana gets stronger, but off screen, so to speak. We don’t see her working at it, it feels basically inevitable, and we don’t even have an inkling of what she’s capable of. But if you’ve made it five books in, I doubt that matters much to you in the concluding volume.

While the last 10% is labelled as the epilogue, that felt almost arbitrary. Like half the novel might be considered epilogue. There were a lot of (big) time skips, and unless I misheard something, I feel like even the author lost track of how quickly time was moving (I’m pretty sure some of those “kids” were pushing 30, for all they were acting like teens).

By and large, a satisfying, if somewhat unexpected, conclusion.

[Sam · Rating 4 out of 5]

REALLY GOOD and I loved getting to see her children and the time progression. I’ve read all six books in about 2 or 3 days and, while it’s worn me thin at times, it’s been one heck of a journey!

HOWEVER, I like to think I’m emotionally resilient, but I absolutely cried my eyes out from the epilogues. Now that I look back on it, I really regret reading them and should have left it at the final chapter before that. PLEASE take my advice and don’t read the epilogues, I promise that they don’t provide anything and just throw lots of death for no real reason!

Good luck!

[Kevin · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was pretty good.

Got annoyed with the multiple POVs, but this looks like the last book in the series.
If there are sequels, I may not read them.

I will pick up the prequel series someday though.

The entire series was entertaining, and I'm glad the author didn't stretch it out.

I will be willing to try anything else the author writes, at least once.

3/5 Stars

[Tom Tonn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I Cried -Spoilers

The conclusion of an epic tale, Alana has achieved so much in her life and leaves an indellible impact on the she leaves behind. A wonderful series with an equally wonderful conclusion. A must read for all 6 books.

[Stanford · Rating 5 out of 5]

an end

I’m bummed the story is over but the author did a great job wrapping it up. I love the additional characters.

[Randy Stith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding Series! A rare use of a bard as hero!

The development of a girl bard and the building of a creatively d
esigned world was built up layer by layer through the series.
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[Chase Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing

The end was just heart-rending. It is the most emotional I've been about the ending of a book.
Fantasizing series. Just amazing

[Miekka · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect Ending

One of the best series I have ever read and listened to. Though I wish the story could continue, the ending was perfect.

[Theresa Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

satisfying conclusion to the series

A very satisfying conclusion to the series. Warps the story up well. Leaves the opportunity open for a sequel series.

[Jonathan Torres · Rating 4 out of 5]

popcorn read. turn your brain off and don't question anything.

[Katie Kissel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the end of the series and it’s a bitter sweet end. We get to see Alana take on the role of wife and mother in this book and teacher, researcher, and so much more throughout the series. I liked reading about her support of the kids without them knowing she was there it was like the next generation of adventuring with a little under cover support from her. The way the story ends is sweet for Alana but can’t help but feel bad for Justin at the end of it all.