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Master Class #5
Master Class 5: A Slice of Life Harem LitRPG
The System is broken
A mysterious dungeon has appeared
Peace has finally come to Last Stop. The school is growing and Eli has settled into his role as both a teacher and a father. His only concerns these days are keeping Mayari out of trouble and the pending birth of his child. That, and whether or not the school's dungeon, Beta, will ever let him drink any damned tea.
However, when Eli's World Quest updates with an ominous counter, he pushes for faster change, uncertain of what failure can mean. Things are further complicated when Alluria's long missing sister arrives with news of a time-bending dungeon.
Wondering if it's all connected, Eli sets out into the Edgelands to make contact with this new dungeon on Beta's behalf. Will this new dungeon be the ally Eli needs to succeed? Or is this the beginning of the end?
A mysterious dungeon has appeared
Peace has finally come to Last Stop. The school is growing and Eli has settled into his role as both a teacher and a father. His only concerns these days are keeping Mayari out of trouble and the pending birth of his child. That, and whether or not the school's dungeon, Beta, will ever let him drink any damned tea.
However, when Eli's World Quest updates with an ominous counter, he pushes for faster change, uncertain of what failure can mean. Things are further complicated when Alluria's long missing sister arrives with news of a time-bending dungeon.
Wondering if it's all connected, Eli sets out into the Edgelands to make contact with this new dungeon on Beta's behalf. Will this new dungeon be the ally Eli needs to succeed? Or is this the beginning of the end?
422 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 10, 2024
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October 30, 2024
I like how these authors they tell a compelling story. The characters are flushed out and there is action and humor that is well balanced. This is a harem book and they do a very good job at balancing a very difficult prospect, how do you have meaningful sex scenes that don't detract from the story line. Apparently there is one more book to finish out the story line.
The story line is Alluria's long lost sister has returned unexpectedly. Apparently she's been lost in a time variable dungeon. She's been gone over 3 years, but for her it's been just over a week. This unknown dungeon in the Edgelands is known as Alpha test dungeon. The Beta test dungeon is very eager to make contact. Mayari still needs help in her role as System Prophet and Eli is given a World Quest that failure could amount in a total system reset and the loss of everyone. There is more into Kassi class and her unique relationship with Beta. Also there is a little bit BDSM and the vague references to a lesbian relationship among two of the characters.
The story line is Alluria's long lost sister has returned unexpectedly. Apparently she's been lost in a time variable dungeon. She's been gone over 3 years, but for her it's been just over a week. This unknown dungeon in the Edgelands is known as Alpha test dungeon. The Beta test dungeon is very eager to make contact. Mayari still needs help in her role as System Prophet and Eli is given a World Quest that failure could amount in a total system reset and the loss of everyone. There is more into Kassi class and her unique relationship with Beta. Also there is a little bit BDSM and the vague references to a lesbian relationship among two of the characters.
October 18, 2024
This book, like the ones before it in this series, is simply divine. The humor, the feels, the fights... it all comes together. This is just another excellent example.
There is a reason this series is called Master Class. Actually, there are several. The hidden meaning is what is important, though. This series is a master class in finely written novels. The humor, all delivered by children, is sublime. Kids can say things that end up being double entendres, and get away with it while the adults (and readers) laugh their butts off.
The only sad thing is the next book will be the last in this series.
There is a reason this series is called Master Class. Actually, there are several. The hidden meaning is what is important, though. This series is a master class in finely written novels. The humor, all delivered by children, is sublime. Kids can say things that end up being double entendres, and get away with it while the adults (and readers) laugh their butts off.
The only sad thing is the next book will be the last in this series.
October 13, 2024
To the wire!
Alternate universe, LitRPG, magic, save the world quest, harem adult situations
Eli, the teachers (Alluria, Bree, Kay, Rosemary, Miriel, and Alena), as well as Harker, Kyriana, Slepnir, Tess, Mayari, Kassi, and other students at the school work with their friends at Last Stop to rebuild their defenses and protect more people as their situation suddenly goes from looking good to an imminent countdown to System Reset and a complete world wipe of all survivors hanging in the balance. As the System Prophet decrees, there is blood and death!
Above average editing. Enjoyed.
Alternate universe, LitRPG, magic, save the world quest, harem adult situations
Eli, the teachers (Alluria, Bree, Kay, Rosemary, Miriel, and Alena), as well as Harker, Kyriana, Slepnir, Tess, Mayari, Kassi, and other students at the school work with their friends at Last Stop to rebuild their defenses and protect more people as their situation suddenly goes from looking good to an imminent countdown to System Reset and a complete world wipe of all survivors hanging in the balance. As the System Prophet decrees, there is blood and death!
Above average editing. Enjoyed.
October 10, 2024
Great continuation!
So the kids are just as good in this book as all the others. With their antics and shenanigans with each other and the teachers and also how much they grow and seem to inspire each other to do better.
There's some interesting plot twists in here that helps set up the series for its final book and plenty of character growth both good and bad.
I really enjoyed how all the pieces are clicking into place for the story plot now and I'm excited to read the next book to see where the authors go with it.
So the kids are just as good in this book as all the others. With their antics and shenanigans with each other and the teachers and also how much they grow and seem to inspire each other to do better.
There's some interesting plot twists in here that helps set up the series for its final book and plenty of character growth both good and bad.
I really enjoyed how all the pieces are clicking into place for the story plot now and I'm excited to read the next book to see where the authors go with it.
October 12, 2024
Another smash hit!
Oh wow, this one was good. I loved how you guys transitioned from a nebulous fear, anxiety driven narrative into a much clearer "good guys vs. bad guys, smash the bad guys" storyline.
I had a bunch of quotes lined up to share for the lolz, but my laptop decided to take a sudden vacation and now I'm totally writing this on my phone. And I'm totally not lazy and you can't prove otherwise.
Oh wow, this one was good. I loved how you guys transitioned from a nebulous fear, anxiety driven narrative into a much clearer "good guys vs. bad guys, smash the bad guys" storyline.
I had a bunch of quotes lined up to share for the lolz, but my laptop decided to take a sudden vacation and now I'm totally writing this on my phone. And I'm totally not lazy and you can't prove otherwise.
October 18, 2024
Great plot twist
Excellent storytelling! The characters are great, and the plot flows nicely. The only disappointing thing is that at the end of this book that the next book will be the conclusion of this Tale. I'm sure the readers would love to watch the little ones grow up and become leaders of the world. And Eli still has other wives that want children of their own. I'm just saying...
Excellent storytelling! The characters are great, and the plot flows nicely. The only disappointing thing is that at the end of this book that the next book will be the conclusion of this Tale. I'm sure the readers would love to watch the little ones grow up and become leaders of the world. And Eli still has other wives that want children of their own. I'm just saying...
December 24, 2024
It took awhile to get into this one as the conflict doesn't really start until past the midpoint. Our mulleted pater familias, Eli, continues to work toward making the world better for all the little children. It really felt like this one should have been the end, but the authors forced a reason to continue to book 6 at the last minute (undermining any sense of resolution). Beta got done dirty also.
October 13, 2024
So we've had book 5, when is book 6?
More of what we love. Great characters, some excellent action, family, refreshing humor and some nice spicey scenes.
But now I have to wait, so long, before the next one. You guys have never left us on such a steep cliff! How will I survive the wait!?
More of what we love. Great characters, some excellent action, family, refreshing humor and some nice spicey scenes.
But now I have to wait, so long, before the next one. You guys have never left us on such a steep cliff! How will I survive the wait!?
October 18, 2024
Another win for the writing team of Hawthorne and Knightley!
This extends their Master Class series of books that have laughter, loss, love and a frisson of lust all wrapped up in an enticing dish that even their Banquet Chef, Rosemary, would be hard put to match! So looking forward to the final dish…
This extends their Master Class series of books that have laughter, loss, love and a frisson of lust all wrapped up in an enticing dish that even their Banquet Chef, Rosemary, would be hard put to match! So looking forward to the final dish…
October 31, 2024
I feel that I'm getting a bit fatigued of this series, as this didn't hold my attention as well as the earlier books. Nothing particularly bad about it, but this should have ended here, not one more book from now. This won't stop me from reading book 6, but it seems the shine has come off this for me.
December 4, 2024
Another absolutely fabulous book!!!
I've absolutely loved this series so Center book one!! Amazingly entertaining characters and a world that is so very interesting!!! The character development and world building have been a true joy to witness and I can't wait to see what happens next and what the authors come up with in the future!!!!
I've absolutely loved this series so Center book one!! Amazingly entertaining characters and a world that is so very interesting!!! The character development and world building have been a true joy to witness and I can't wait to see what happens next and what the authors come up with in the future!!!!
December 11, 2024
The adventure is on
This is more hack and slash adventure than the previous books but it feels quite appropriate to the moment in the story. It feels like a good game of D&D hitting its moment of prime tension. And everything else fun is still there even if the adventure is taking pride of place.I’m looking forward to the last book.
This is more hack and slash adventure than the previous books but it feels quite appropriate to the moment in the story. It feels like a good game of D&D hitting its moment of prime tension. And everything else fun is still there even if the adventure is taking pride of place.I’m looking forward to the last book.
September 16, 2025
Very much enjoyed the whole series. I was very happy to see that Hawthorne was the dominant voice throughout this series as I have been underwhelmed by her other collaborations with Knightly.
Hawthorne has created a big problem for me: her writing is league's above what I've been able to find available on Audible in the same genre!
Hawthorne has created a big problem for me: her writing is league's above what I've been able to find available on Audible in the same genre!
January 11, 2025
Intense and yet very funny many times
I really enjoy the humor of the story, but the overall sense of dread and looming death threats gets to be a little long in the tooth at times. The characters are wonderful and fascinating to watch change/adapt from being war veterans.
I really enjoy the humor of the story, but the overall sense of dread and looming death threats gets to be a little long in the tooth at times. The characters are wonderful and fascinating to watch change/adapt from being war veterans.
May 5, 2025
Amazing Series
This series has been an amazing read! It’s been on my TBR list for a long while and I’m sad I’m just now getting to it. It is definitely worth the read. It doesn’t disappoint. Can’t wait for the conclusion!
This series has been an amazing read! It’s been on my TBR list for a long while and I’m sad I’m just now getting to it. It is definitely worth the read. It doesn’t disappoint. Can’t wait for the conclusion!
June 13, 2025
can’t wait
On the edge of my seat waiting for book 6. The only suggestion I have for the writers is to have a few paragraphs at the beginning on six to remind us of what happened in the prior five books
On the edge of my seat waiting for book 6. The only suggestion I have for the writers is to have a few paragraphs at the beginning on six to remind us of what happened in the prior five books
July 2, 2025
Another great read.
I really enjoyed reading this book. It was fun and engaging. The story and characters were incredibly interesting and entertaining. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next. This book and series are definitely worth checking out.
I really enjoyed reading this book. It was fun and engaging. The story and characters were incredibly interesting and entertaining. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next. This book and series are definitely worth checking out.
November 5, 2025
Excitement for everyone!
This novel 5 is full of action and intrigue. The read drags on in songs areas, but it all wraps up in the end. I love this series and look forward to the last novel.
This novel 5 is full of action and intrigue. The read drags on in songs areas, but it all wraps up in the end. I love this series and look forward to the last novel.
December 28, 2025
What I liked about this series is that the main character was a traumatized man being able to find peace after all the violence and danger he experienced during the war. By this point in the series that element is gone. He had to save the world. And next book he'll have to do it again
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October 14, 2024
My favorite series, hands-down
Keeps up the quality and expands some old and new characters with great depth! Absolutely a great read! Get it!
Keeps up the quality and expands some old and new characters with great depth! Absolutely a great read! Get it!
October 20, 2024
Be careful when someone or a dungeon seems to concede way too easy.
October 22, 2024
Fantastic!
What an amazing book! I absolutely loved this book and such wonderful characters! I can not wait for the next book to come out!
What an amazing book! I absolutely loved this book and such wonderful characters! I can not wait for the next book to come out!
November 15, 2024
Master Class Series 1 to 5
Books 1 to 5 have been excellent! Bring on book 6!!!! The authors should be thanked for their excellent work🙏🙏👍🍎
Books 1 to 5 have been excellent! Bring on book 6!!!! The authors should be thanked for their excellent work🙏🙏👍🍎
November 22, 2024
Awesome
Another awesome installment! The only problem is reading it to fast and having to wait for the next one..countdown to book 6.
Another awesome installment! The only problem is reading it to fast and having to wait for the next one..countdown to book 6.
December 3, 2024
AMAZING!!!!!!
I can't wait till the last book comes out. Awesome series to read. Tons of fun and you'll love it.
I can't wait till the last book comes out. Awesome series to read. Tons of fun and you'll love it.
December 18, 2024
Good Read 👍
I thoroughly enjoyed it.I sincerely hope that the rest of you out there enjoy it as much as I did.
I thoroughly enjoyed it.I sincerely hope that the rest of you out there enjoy it as much as I did.
February 10, 2025
Ending is so worth it
This volume is fast paced and the ending is so worth it. The big bad is also unique. Can't wait for the next volume.
This volume is fast paced and the ending is so worth it. The big bad is also unique. Can't wait for the next volume.
April 15, 2025
Can't wait for the next
Very hard to put this down with quite a few twists and turns with a great build to what happens next. Recommended.
Very hard to put this down with quite a few twists and turns with a great build to what happens next. Recommended.
July 24, 2025
great series
Fun series with pearls of real insights that are helpful for us in the real world. Thanks for this series!
Fun series with pearls of real insights that are helpful for us in the real world. Thanks for this series!
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