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Beyond Sunset
Resurrection
No one has ever come back from beyond the veil ...
To Viggo, the veil was simply a landmark. Crossing it was considered suicide, and he'd never given much thought to what might lay beyond. Then, his life collapsed around him.
Ejected from the military academy that was to have marked the start of his career, disowned by his family, passed over by the gods themselves, Viggo's last chance lay beyond the veil.
Yet, from the very beginning, something was deeply troubling about the realm from whence the gods came. Its cities lay in ruins, its lands peopled by lunatics locked into tasks they could not escape. Even the natural laws were corrupted, and death itself had lost its grip.
Viggo's access to the strange, seemingly omnipotent system gave him new abilities and limitless potential. With a reincarnated goddess and a strange fox-woman for companions, Viggo quickly realized that to survive in this world would be he was immortal. The hard part would be keeping his sanity.
The road he must travel will lead to conflict with champions and the gods they serve, but before that, he has to learn to live in a world that won't let him die.
To Viggo, the veil was simply a landmark. Crossing it was considered suicide, and he'd never given much thought to what might lay beyond. Then, his life collapsed around him.
Ejected from the military academy that was to have marked the start of his career, disowned by his family, passed over by the gods themselves, Viggo's last chance lay beyond the veil.
Yet, from the very beginning, something was deeply troubling about the realm from whence the gods came. Its cities lay in ruins, its lands peopled by lunatics locked into tasks they could not escape. Even the natural laws were corrupted, and death itself had lost its grip.
Viggo's access to the strange, seemingly omnipotent system gave him new abilities and limitless potential. With a reincarnated goddess and a strange fox-woman for companions, Viggo quickly realized that to survive in this world would be he was immortal. The hard part would be keeping his sanity.
The road he must travel will lead to conflict with champions and the gods they serve, but before that, he has to learn to live in a world that won't let him die.
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Published September 7, 2024
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September 10, 2024
well crafted
This one isn’t a wham bam we have 80 levels and 20 legendary weapons by the end of book 1. It’s a slower paced more realistic look at litrpg. The mc is very well developed and the other characters are coming along well. Im looking forward to reading the next book. Give it a go and you won’t regret it
This one isn’t a wham bam we have 80 levels and 20 legendary weapons by the end of book 1. It’s a slower paced more realistic look at litrpg. The mc is very well developed and the other characters are coming along well. Im looking forward to reading the next book. Give it a go and you won’t regret it
September 21, 2024
An interesting change
Cebelius has a gift of taking an unlikable character and as you become immersed in the story, holy hell! This Viggo kid is not that bad! In my 27 year Navy career I met quite a few Viggo's. Some turned around other sought opportunities away from the military. Takes to the goddess this kid has a chance his hero's journey has begun, I for one am interested in seeing where it goes. If you enjoy well developed characters who don't have all the answers and persevere. You will enjoy this book. I'm looking forward to the next one.
Cebelius has a gift of taking an unlikable character and as you become immersed in the story, holy hell! This Viggo kid is not that bad! In my 27 year Navy career I met quite a few Viggo's. Some turned around other sought opportunities away from the military. Takes to the goddess this kid has a chance his hero's journey has begun, I for one am interested in seeing where it goes. If you enjoy well developed characters who don't have all the answers and persevere. You will enjoy this book. I'm looking forward to the next one.
October 15, 2024
I have read everything this author has published. So far I have hated only one of his books - the Divine Koan.
This is a decent entry into a new game lit world. Lots of world building, and good character building without being too heavy handed with the game mechanics.
I like this book and am looking forward to the next book in the series.
This is a decent entry into a new game lit world. Lots of world building, and good character building without being too heavy handed with the game mechanics.
I like this book and am looking forward to the next book in the series.
September 21, 2024
Really anticipating the sequel
This "feels" like an isekai, but it's not. The MC is flawed, but not a psychopath. He doesn't start with a cheat power. The world building is fantastic, the characters deep, and the plot interesting. The writing is excellent quality and the vocabulary, expansive.
My only complaint is the "gameyness" of the setting, but even that is explained within the setting, itself.
I'm really looking forward to the sequel and the rest of the series.
This "feels" like an isekai, but it's not. The MC is flawed, but not a psychopath. He doesn't start with a cheat power. The world building is fantastic, the characters deep, and the plot interesting. The writing is excellent quality and the vocabulary, expansive.
My only complaint is the "gameyness" of the setting, but even that is explained within the setting, itself.
I'm really looking forward to the sequel and the rest of the series.
July 7, 2025
Interesting new story from Cebelius, an improvement from his previous attempt at a genre like this one, with such a heavy game element in the story. I still think this could be a continuation of Divine Koan series.
September 16, 2024
Excellent Foundation
This is the first in a series (hopefully), and it is very good.
Pros: Relatable characters, interesting relationships, minimizing stats (it is a litrpg world but we never see a stat sheet), a mysterious grand quest, solid character growth, and a setting both strange and familiar.
Cons: Too much loner time, uncomfortable psychological issues in the protagonist, and a long way for the story to go.
The violence is pervasive, brutal, and visceral. The sex is nonexistent, for now. This isn't for everyone, but if it is for you then you will be heavily engaged.
This is the first in a series (hopefully), and it is very good.
Pros: Relatable characters, interesting relationships, minimizing stats (it is a litrpg world but we never see a stat sheet), a mysterious grand quest, solid character growth, and a setting both strange and familiar.
Cons: Too much loner time, uncomfortable psychological issues in the protagonist, and a long way for the story to go.
The violence is pervasive, brutal, and visceral. The sex is nonexistent, for now. This isn't for everyone, but if it is for you then you will be heavily engaged.
September 15, 2024
a pleasant surprise
The introduction to the MC Is of a petulant selfish military cadet, but it quickly changes into a quite enjoyable character and internal growth story. It’s not OP, and the system world is intriguing. In some ways it feels like a bit of a throwback to earlier stories in the genre.
The introduction to the MC Is of a petulant selfish military cadet, but it quickly changes into a quite enjoyable character and internal growth story. It’s not OP, and the system world is intriguing. In some ways it feels like a bit of a throwback to earlier stories in the genre.
September 11, 2024
Interesting start to a new series
I haven't read game lit in awhile, so most of this was a refresher on how most of those books typically operate. It was pretty good, slower character development that is expected for a series instead of a one off.
Im intrigued to see how the MC matures as the series progresses and how his personal relationships develop.
If you know this author for his other work, this is definitely a step outside those norms or preconceptions you might have. I don't say that in a bad way, just as a way to set expectations. Looking forward to more
I haven't read game lit in awhile, so most of this was a refresher on how most of those books typically operate. It was pretty good, slower character development that is expected for a series instead of a one off.
Im intrigued to see how the MC matures as the series progresses and how his personal relationships develop.
If you know this author for his other work, this is definitely a step outside those norms or preconceptions you might have. I don't say that in a bad way, just as a way to set expectations. Looking forward to more
September 8, 2024
Great read - Can't wait for the next one.
Excellent World building, relatable characters and despite a Fantasy setting a healthy dosage of realism, mixed with a sprinkling of romance.
Ceb is a great storyteller and his prose is of exceptional high quality. I still don’t understand why traditional publisher haven't snatched him up yet.
But back to the book. The story drew me in and I didn't want the book to end. It was THAT good!
The editing was excellent. No annoying errors interrupting the flow.
Eagerly awaiting the next book in the series.
Excellent World building, relatable characters and despite a Fantasy setting a healthy dosage of realism, mixed with a sprinkling of romance.
Ceb is a great storyteller and his prose is of exceptional high quality. I still don’t understand why traditional publisher haven't snatched him up yet.
But back to the book. The story drew me in and I didn't want the book to end. It was THAT good!
The editing was excellent. No annoying errors interrupting the flow.
Eagerly awaiting the next book in the series.
September 9, 2024
Woohoo
What a wonderful day it is when we get a gift of a new book. Not only that, but it's a new series!
I grabbed this without even reading the blurb. I trust this author to always release something I will enjoy. Someday, I hope you feel the same.
I was not disappointed. Please give it a read if you've enjoyed gamelit in the past. The pages kept turning, and I ended the title satisfied but with so many questions and hopes for the next book.
It's a wonderful feeling, no?
What a wonderful day it is when we get a gift of a new book. Not only that, but it's a new series!
I grabbed this without even reading the blurb. I trust this author to always release something I will enjoy. Someday, I hope you feel the same.
I was not disappointed. Please give it a read if you've enjoyed gamelit in the past. The pages kept turning, and I ended the title satisfied but with so many questions and hopes for the next book.
It's a wonderful feeling, no?
June 20, 2025
Pretty good
(It was really more of a strong 4, but I rounded it up for being SFW)
GameLit / Kinda-Isekai / No sex scenes / Lower case h harem (MFF, no hanky panky) / Champion of a God / It's better than the cover art
This was an interesting fantasy story with some of the usual assumptions stood on their heads. I've been impressed with Cebelius lately. He seems to be growing in skill where others are in decline.
Is it still Isekai if it's the same world but different physics? I'm gonna say yes because these are two very different worlds and no proof they are even on the same planet.
Speaking of planet, I don't think that was Earth. We start off in an early modern society with aristocracy, flintlocks, and NO sense of humor. It's an interesting choice to set the point of origin to be a place with no cultural context for video games.The MC spent exactly the right amount of time marveling at the system and making the wrong assumptions. A nice touch. and about that MC, Cebelius once again demonstrates his fondness for barely likeable (unlikable) Protagonists. this one is a perfect little creep.
-once again this is where trusting the author comes in. Had this been a first time writer I'd have DNFed at the intro, but because I know & trust Cebelius I didn't even think of quitting, just sat back to see where he was going with this-
I must confess that I really did have disdain for this little cretin. I makes me squirm that I recognize a younger version of myself in him, but don't tell anybody.
Many other reviewers have noted that the progression here is slow. It is, and that is one of this books strengths. I thought the pacing was perfect for the amount of world building and character development there was going on. There is a fairly solid foundation here.
One other interesting aspect was a System world in decline, something we don't see very often. A place that would otherwise be in a state of decay, but held together with game mechanics. Nice touch.
So yeah, I liked this one. And I'm looking forward to the next. I hope the quality of the books that follow stay as high as this one, and I'm so glad that little punk is starting to redeem himself.
--3 Months later--
just did the audio book, and I didn't like it as much.
The dual narrators do a fine job with the material but to actually hear somebody say out loud what was bad enough in print... it makes the unlikable protagonist seem worse.
For me, a lot of the appeal of this book was the ideas and they seemed better in the text version.
(It was really more of a strong 4, but I rounded it up for being SFW)
GameLit / Kinda-Isekai / No sex scenes / Lower case h harem (MFF, no hanky panky) / Champion of a God / It's better than the cover art
This was an interesting fantasy story with some of the usual assumptions stood on their heads. I've been impressed with Cebelius lately. He seems to be growing in skill where others are in decline.
Is it still Isekai if it's the same world but different physics? I'm gonna say yes because these are two very different worlds and no proof they are even on the same planet.
Speaking of planet, I don't think that was Earth. We start off in an early modern society with aristocracy, flintlocks, and NO sense of humor. It's an interesting choice to set the point of origin to be a place with no cultural context for video games.The MC spent exactly the right amount of time marveling at the system and making the wrong assumptions. A nice touch. and about that MC, Cebelius once again demonstrates his fondness for barely likeable (unlikable) Protagonists. this one is a perfect little creep.
-once again this is where trusting the author comes in. Had this been a first time writer I'd have DNFed at the intro, but because I know & trust Cebelius I didn't even think of quitting, just sat back to see where he was going with this-
I must confess that I really did have disdain for this little cretin. I makes me squirm that I recognize a younger version of myself in him, but don't tell anybody.
Many other reviewers have noted that the progression here is slow. It is, and that is one of this books strengths. I thought the pacing was perfect for the amount of world building and character development there was going on. There is a fairly solid foundation here.
One other interesting aspect was a System world in decline, something we don't see very often. A place that would otherwise be in a state of decay, but held together with game mechanics. Nice touch.
So yeah, I liked this one. And I'm looking forward to the next. I hope the quality of the books that follow stay as high as this one, and I'm so glad that little punk is starting to redeem himself.
--3 Months later--
just did the audio book, and I didn't like it as much.
The dual narrators do a fine job with the material but to actually hear somebody say out loud what was bad enough in print... it makes the unlikable protagonist seem worse.
For me, a lot of the appeal of this book was the ideas and they seemed better in the text version.
September 27, 2024
Something different from the author, and so far, so good. The MC is a work in progress, in the "room for growth" sense as opposed to a dumb-ass I can't be bothered with. I will certainly be checking out book 2 whan it comes around.
February 28, 2025
Rating 4.0 stars
This is a new direction for this author. Everything else he has written has been monster girl harem fantasies. I really like his writing style. This is more of a game lit book though. What I think I like the best about this author is his characters. Most of a little bit broken, or flawed in some way. There is a practicality in how they act but there is an underlying hope in their actions as well. I tend to put myself in the MCs place and this author does a great job of drawing me in to what the MC is feeling. This is the story about a guy named Viggo.
This is a new direction for this author. Everything else he has written has been monster girl harem fantasies. I really like his writing style. This is more of a game lit book though. What I think I like the best about this author is his characters. Most of a little bit broken, or flawed in some way. There is a practicality in how they act but there is an underlying hope in their actions as well. I tend to put myself in the MCs place and this author does a great job of drawing me in to what the MC is feeling. This is the story about a guy named Viggo.
June 17, 2025
52% of the way into this book, and it has done nothing to give me a reason to care about it. The character work and plot are almost non-existent in favour of setting up the world-building. Unfortunately, the world-building is just playing out as a bog-standard LitRPG fantasy environment with nothing unique to capture my interest.
There's no real motivation propelling the main character or the story, and the book relies on the reader's goodwill to keep reading in hopes that something might get better. Usually, I would give up on a book long before this point, as my minimum requirement is that a story at least give me a reason to want to keep reading to the end. I stuck it out this long because this author has produced some stories I have enjoyed in the past, but that can only take you so far. When more than half of your novel fails to deliver any compelling reasons to keep reading, it's time to move on to other things.
There's no real motivation propelling the main character or the story, and the book relies on the reader's goodwill to keep reading in hopes that something might get better. Usually, I would give up on a book long before this point, as my minimum requirement is that a story at least give me a reason to want to keep reading to the end. I stuck it out this long because this author has produced some stories I have enjoyed in the past, but that can only take you so far. When more than half of your novel fails to deliver any compelling reasons to keep reading, it's time to move on to other things.
May 27, 2025
For a LitRPG novel, this was pretty strong. My only drawback was the age of the MC, which is apparently 17.
The MC is a student at a military academy, but one of his schemes blows up in his face and gets him expelled a week before graduation. This causes his family to disown him, and the gods don't make him a champion, so he's now own his own. A strange old man offers him a job of going "through the veil" to another realm and be his champion. With nothing better to do, the MC accepts. And thus begins his adventures.
This appears to be at best a mono-romance story. The fox woman he goes with is very interested in him. The goddess he saves has zero romantic interest in him. The party is split for a decent portion of the book due to one being kidnapped.
The plot is interesting, so I'm looking forward to where this goes.
The MC is a student at a military academy, but one of his schemes blows up in his face and gets him expelled a week before graduation. This causes his family to disown him, and the gods don't make him a champion, so he's now own his own. A strange old man offers him a job of going "through the veil" to another realm and be his champion. With nothing better to do, the MC accepts. And thus begins his adventures.
This appears to be at best a mono-romance story. The fox woman he goes with is very interested in him. The goddess he saves has zero romantic interest in him. The party is split for a decent portion of the book due to one being kidnapped.
The plot is interesting, so I'm looking forward to where this goes.
May 16, 2025
Fascinating Twist on Gamelit
Cebelius has struck a perfect balance between immediate tension and a large overarching plot, subtly subverting the main trope of the genre while introducing the reader to a world-gone-wrong chock full of conspiracies, villains, and treasure. Every chapter of this book feels significant to the characters while delightfully dropping hints of a world full of fantasy and mystery. The layers of plot pair extremely well with the author's balance of game lit elements, snappy character dialogue, and moments of emotion and growth. Extremely excited to see what comes next in this series.
Cebelius has struck a perfect balance between immediate tension and a large overarching plot, subtly subverting the main trope of the genre while introducing the reader to a world-gone-wrong chock full of conspiracies, villains, and treasure. Every chapter of this book feels significant to the characters while delightfully dropping hints of a world full of fantasy and mystery. The layers of plot pair extremely well with the author's balance of game lit elements, snappy character dialogue, and moments of emotion and growth. Extremely excited to see what comes next in this series.
October 7, 2024
Bitter sweet review on this book. I have really enjoyed this story as I have your other works. Thus the five stars. I critic this as bitter because an MC who was a week from graduating military school could not use that knowledge in the situations he finds himself in through most of the book (frustrating!). The sweet part in this book is his development in skills, relationships and when in the last engagement with the enemy his military training finally kicked in. With all that said, I look forward to the next installment in this series.
October 16, 2024
Incredible series start
Alternate universe, GameLit, magic, quests and leveling, budding romance
Viggo is a capable and smart young man, trained by... No, don't want to spoil anything. At 350 pages, it's a quick read, excellently edited story of adventure and, taking good qualities like determination and perseverance, and learning to trust others while leveling up.
I read this in one sitting and really enjoyed it. As the meme says, "Moah, plz!" More Viggo, Vivi, and Brig. Reading there is a whole series planned is also exciting. I'm in!
Alternate universe, GameLit, magic, quests and leveling, budding romance
Viggo is a capable and smart young man, trained by... No, don't want to spoil anything. At 350 pages, it's a quick read, excellently edited story of adventure and, taking good qualities like determination and perseverance, and learning to trust others while leveling up.
I read this in one sitting and really enjoyed it. As the meme says, "Moah, plz!" More Viggo, Vivi, and Brig. Reading there is a whole series planned is also exciting. I'm in!
October 25, 2024
Cebelius' best work yet
Excellent pacing, familiar setting, and realistic character interactions, what feels like a nice slow-burn romance, and a combat system I immediately completely understand. This book ended too soon, not because it was fast-paced, but because I was utterly enthralled by it. This book totally sucked me in and I binged it all in two days. I could not put this book down without finding an excuse to pick it right back up.
Excellent pacing, familiar setting, and realistic character interactions, what feels like a nice slow-burn romance, and a combat system I immediately completely understand. This book ended too soon, not because it was fast-paced, but because I was utterly enthralled by it. This book totally sucked me in and I binged it all in two days. I could not put this book down without finding an excuse to pick it right back up.
June 17, 2025
Meh the emotional hook in the first chapters is really good but the litrpg parts really drag it down. If your protagonist can "respawn" upon death no fight is meaningful. What's the point of having an isekai hook (protagonist gets dragged in a different world) if your world of origin is also a fantasy world? It's an all-around mess, so much of the world feel hollow and somewhat by design, while at the same time having little unique to offer in terms of world building main characters, etc.
September 27, 2024
Great change of direction for Cebelius
I started following Cebelius on Patreon, and I’ve read most of his Harem fantasy and thoroughly enjoyed it.
This is very different, but on balance I preferred it. Characters are more complex, a lot less x rated content, but I didn’t really miss that.
This feels like the start to a really good series, can’t wait for the next one!
I started following Cebelius on Patreon, and I’ve read most of his Harem fantasy and thoroughly enjoyed it.
This is very different, but on balance I preferred it. Characters are more complex, a lot less x rated content, but I didn’t really miss that.
This feels like the start to a really good series, can’t wait for the next one!
October 8, 2024
Different
I liked this book and want to see what happens to them so I hope the second book comes bc out soon!
Its hard to find a good series these days so when you do you need to let people know.
Its a bit darker more realistic but it drags you into the story and keeps you turning the pages
I liked this book and want to see what happens to them so I hope the second book comes bc out soon!
Its hard to find a good series these days so when you do you need to let people know.
Its a bit darker more realistic but it drags you into the story and keeps you turning the pages
October 10, 2024
I really liked this.
Ok, quite a nice world build. It captures your imagination quickly and continues to build. it's gritty but not to grim. The MC initially flawed and I felt dark neutral about him but he grows into a likeable character. The battle scenes capture the imagination. Really want to read the next book.
Ok, quite a nice world build. It captures your imagination quickly and continues to build. it's gritty but not to grim. The MC initially flawed and I felt dark neutral about him but he grows into a likeable character. The battle scenes capture the imagination. Really want to read the next book.
October 26, 2024
Grab it without reading post
As soon as Cebeliys had a new book I grab it no question ask. I sad cause love a monster girl is my favorite and wish for way more but I finish and was like I want to keep going. It threw me for a loop at first but now I can predict what going happen so it was a fun read and I vote we get
As soon as Cebeliys had a new book I grab it no question ask. I sad cause love a monster girl is my favorite and wish for way more but I finish and was like I want to keep going. It threw me for a loop at first but now I can predict what going happen so it was a fun read and I vote we get
September 18, 2024
Good read
Really enjoyed the characters and the world, good detail in the leveling system and how the world works, really looking forward to seeing how characters develop and can't wait for book 2.
Really enjoyed the characters and the world, good detail in the leveling system and how the world works, really looking forward to seeing how characters develop and can't wait for book 2.
September 26, 2024
Interesting read
Yes a departure from other books and perhaps a slow start but it builds well and I will certainly read th next. It's good to read a book with characters that are not perfect and make mistakes. Next please.
Yes a departure from other books and perhaps a slow start but it builds well and I will certainly read th next. It's good to read a book with characters that are not perfect and make mistakes. Next please.
October 3, 2024
Enjoyable
I was good with most of it. All that conversation at the end just drove me nuts. But that may just be my age. Its been something like40 years since my first girlfriend so maybe I've forgotten a bit.
I was good with most of it. All that conversation at the end just drove me nuts. But that may just be my age. Its been something like40 years since my first girlfriend so maybe I've forgotten a bit.
October 3, 2024
It immediately jumped to the top 10% of the LitRPG books I've read due to the simple fact that the protagonist isn't a perfect at everything author insert. It stayed there do to great supporting characters and a solid setting.
I'd strongly recommend this one to gamelit and LitRPG fans.
I'd strongly recommend this one to gamelit and LitRPG fans.
October 5, 2024
Unlike any other
Ceb's done it again. With a genre saturated with very stat heavy books, endless lists of skills or screens, this was refreshing. Viggo is a real a person as I've seen in this genre, reacting like a real person with his background and up bringing.
Ceb's done it again. With a genre saturated with very stat heavy books, endless lists of skills or screens, this was refreshing. Viggo is a real a person as I've seen in this genre, reacting like a real person with his background and up bringing.
August 30, 2025
Good start to an interesting world
Enjoyed this one. Definitely worth a read. The MC is relatable and I'm interested in seeing how his journey progresses. The 'system' is generic (nothing wrong with that) but also harsh and unforgiving which I enjoyed.
Enjoyed this one. Definitely worth a read. The MC is relatable and I'm interested in seeing how his journey progresses. The 'system' is generic (nothing wrong with that) but also harsh and unforgiving which I enjoyed.
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