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Unbound #10
Empire: A LitRPG Adventure
One God Down. An Entire Pantheon To Go. Who's Next?
Felix and his allies have saved Pax'Vrell and won the battle against the Pathless...but the war has only just begun. The Divine are stirring, and the Hierophant has her own deadly schemes.
The fates of the Unbound rest on the choices Felix makes to protect them all. But as the gods close in, he begins to realize the terrible truth:
If he fails, he risks more than their lives.
He risks Ruin itself.
Felix and his allies have saved Pax'Vrell and won the battle against the Pathless...but the war has only just begun. The Divine are stirring, and the Hierophant has her own deadly schemes.
The fates of the Unbound rest on the choices Felix makes to protect them all. But as the gods close in, he begins to realize the terrible truth:
If he fails, he risks more than their lives.
He risks Ruin itself.
750 pages, Paperback
First published October 9, 2024
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October 15, 2024
2F 1B
Two steps forward, one step back. A slow start that ramps up to massive violence. Finally actually met most of the Unbound.
And Felix ate something that may disagree with him. Again.
Two steps forward, one step back. A slow start that ramps up to massive violence. Finally actually met most of the Unbound.
And Felix ate something that may disagree with him. Again.
October 20, 2024
Just wow
This while series has been awesome but it
doesn't fail to keep getting better and keep me on my toes as a reader. If you haven't read the others start there. This is a page turner.
This while series has been awesome but it
doesn't fail to keep getting better and keep me on my toes as a reader. If you haven't read the others start there. This is a page turner.
October 11, 2024
fricken great
Absolutely fantastic. Keep it going. I’m hoping you can squeeze at least another 4 books out of this series. Thanks for the fun filled read.
Absolutely fantastic. Keep it going. I’m hoping you can squeeze at least another 4 books out of this series. Thanks for the fun filled read.
December 1, 2024
There are a lot of twists in this series entry as well as the cliffhanger ending. It is a rough way to leave these characters when the next book will not be released for many months!
November 24, 2024
I recommend the series
This review is primarily for somebody who's not started the series yet. I got to admit that I'm not the biggest fan of hearing from other fans that if you just grin and bear the roughness of the first three seasons or the first five books it gets better. In this case it's really just the first book that I had a problem with and well it's been quite some time there certainly was something in that first book that made me willing to give it a second shot with the sequel. I am happy that I did because I have thoroughly enjoyed this series from that point on. Our main character along with a handful of other Earthlings or ripped from their home and thrown into an extremely dangerous world. A zealot worshiping a cowardly God has plotted to pull these would be Warriors to her world for the purpose of protecting her Chosen Few from a ruin that she has also summoned. An apparent Ancient Order of sorceresses have sacrifice to stop her with only partial success. These earthlings destined to be Warriors against the Apocalypse or scattered across the globe. It then becomes a race to see who can get to him first. Along the way we discover that our main character sister was also brought by force to this world, but unlike him fell into the hands of evil. We've been waiting to see whether or not he can rescue her and while it looked like we might have had a conclusion coming shortly it now appears that it may not happen until the end of the series. As I was moving through this entry it looked to me like there might only be 12 books total in the series but by the ending I can safely say I have no idea. There's also a Twist at the ending of this book that I suspect most will find appealing if someone annoying. The next book has a June release I believe. I can't wait for the sequel. With that a round of applause for everybody who had a hand in bringing the story to us the Amazon readers and audiobook listeners.
This review is primarily for somebody who's not started the series yet. I got to admit that I'm not the biggest fan of hearing from other fans that if you just grin and bear the roughness of the first three seasons or the first five books it gets better. In this case it's really just the first book that I had a problem with and well it's been quite some time there certainly was something in that first book that made me willing to give it a second shot with the sequel. I am happy that I did because I have thoroughly enjoyed this series from that point on. Our main character along with a handful of other Earthlings or ripped from their home and thrown into an extremely dangerous world. A zealot worshiping a cowardly God has plotted to pull these would be Warriors to her world for the purpose of protecting her Chosen Few from a ruin that she has also summoned. An apparent Ancient Order of sorceresses have sacrifice to stop her with only partial success. These earthlings destined to be Warriors against the Apocalypse or scattered across the globe. It then becomes a race to see who can get to him first. Along the way we discover that our main character sister was also brought by force to this world, but unlike him fell into the hands of evil. We've been waiting to see whether or not he can rescue her and while it looked like we might have had a conclusion coming shortly it now appears that it may not happen until the end of the series. As I was moving through this entry it looked to me like there might only be 12 books total in the series but by the ending I can safely say I have no idea. There's also a Twist at the ending of this book that I suspect most will find appealing if someone annoying. The next book has a June release I believe. I can't wait for the sequel. With that a round of applause for everybody who had a hand in bringing the story to us the Amazon readers and audiobook listeners.
October 18, 2024
Rating 4.0 stars
I still like the series. This book has the same issues as it did in the earlier books. The MC is insanely OP and yet he comes up against odds that are impossible. As soon as it gets to the point where he might actually win, the odds get even worse and he has to do some crazy shit to just survive. I have followed Felix's journey through 10 books. So I know exactly what he had to deal with to get to this level. He just reached master tier. He goes off looking for other unbounds in this one and when he finds them, most of them are also master tier with one of them maybe being grandmaster tier. How is that even possible. Felix had to defeat a primordial and kill a god, how could they end up as a higher level than him? Overall, I still enjoy the series. I know what I was getting into when I started reading so even though the negatives I mentioned are a little annoying, it doesn't take away from my enjoyment that much.
I still like the series. This book has the same issues as it did in the earlier books. The MC is insanely OP and yet he comes up against odds that are impossible. As soon as it gets to the point where he might actually win, the odds get even worse and he has to do some crazy shit to just survive. I have followed Felix's journey through 10 books. So I know exactly what he had to deal with to get to this level. He just reached master tier. He goes off looking for other unbounds in this one and when he finds them, most of them are also master tier with one of them maybe being grandmaster tier. How is that even possible. Felix had to defeat a primordial and kill a god, how could they end up as a higher level than him? Overall, I still enjoy the series. I know what I was getting into when I started reading so even though the negatives I mentioned are a little annoying, it doesn't take away from my enjoyment that much.
October 16, 2024
I cannot overstate how excellent this is
Nicoli Gonnella is a maestro of language. Pacing. Characterization.
I appreciate that it isn't overburdened with stats.
I was a little sad the party had to split, in this novel, and wished there was more Evie.... But I wished there was more everyone! Archie continues to grow in his reluctant good guy role. Harn as the gruff but loveable Uncle figure, who was secretly scared to face his girlfriend after losing his legs. Beef... Ah Beef, sweet and somehow still innocent and hopeful in all this. I even want more of the new characters, out 2 kobolds who pose as dragon kin to kickstart a local rebellion to save the town, a sylphaen princess ready to give up her position to save her people. A Theron seer mage puppeted by a conniving goddess. Gabby, Boogeyman extrordinaire, in possession of her own Mind again.
The end leaves us in dire straights, but all is not lost. And we have a plan!
Anyway, this review got away from me a bit.
Join us in the next book where Florida man hunts an alligator in the sewer!
Nicoli Gonnella is a maestro of language. Pacing. Characterization.
I appreciate that it isn't overburdened with stats.
I was a little sad the party had to split, in this novel, and wished there was more Evie.... But I wished there was more everyone! Archie continues to grow in his reluctant good guy role. Harn as the gruff but loveable Uncle figure, who was secretly scared to face his girlfriend after losing his legs. Beef... Ah Beef, sweet and somehow still innocent and hopeful in all this. I even want more of the new characters, out 2 kobolds who pose as dragon kin to kickstart a local rebellion to save the town, a sylphaen princess ready to give up her position to save her people. A Theron seer mage puppeted by a conniving goddess. Gabby, Boogeyman extrordinaire, in possession of her own Mind again.
The end leaves us in dire straights, but all is not lost. And we have a plan!
Anyway, this review got away from me a bit.
Join us in the next book where Florida man hunts an alligator in the sewer!
July 1, 2025
Good but kinda stupid bummer ending.
October 18, 2024
This is book 10 in a fantasy LitRPG series with system and portal/isekai elements. This book has some good pacing where Felix and friends divide up into three groups for specific missions. As Felix and friends find more Unbound some older characters seem to get pushed to the background. There is yet another big action sequence for Felix at the end along with some cheesy actions by the antagonists. It does feel like the author is trying to wrap things up somewhat. I would not be surprised if book 12 concludes the series.
Unfortunately as of this writing book 11 is not available yet so I have to stop here for now. I'm going to post an update to my review for book 1 with my feelings for the series overall thus far.
Unfortunately as of this writing book 11 is not available yet so I have to stop here for now. I'm going to post an update to my review for book 1 with my feelings for the series overall thus far.
October 15, 2024
How can I wait for the next book?!
ARRRGH! Nicoli, you are so cruel to end things here! The Hierophant thinks that she’s in control still, and yet, it’s so very clear that she’s losing everything that she’s been working for with each decision she makes. Summoning the Ruin was delusional, but ‘creating’ Imara just ensured that when it comes, Felix is going to feed her to it in the most painful way possible.
The gods have to be running scared now. Surely Felix’s tempering has to be resonating throughout any realm that they’re hiding in, and I doubt that they’re ignorant of its import.
ARRRGH! Nicoli, you are so cruel to end things here! The Hierophant thinks that she’s in control still, and yet, it’s so very clear that she’s losing everything that she’s been working for with each decision she makes. Summoning the Ruin was delusional, but ‘creating’ Imara just ensured that when it comes, Felix is going to feed her to it in the most painful way possible.
The gods have to be running scared now. Surely Felix’s tempering has to be resonating throughout any realm that they’re hiding in, and I doubt that they’re ignorant of its import.
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October 12, 2024Ten books in, and this series is still going strong
Things are coming to a head now for Felix, but several Unbound are still unaccounted for, and their safety is precarious at best. After all, facing Divinity is not a fight most can win.
Felix, along with his growing list of allies, rushes to find and rescue the remaining Unbound. Facing foes from all sides, and skirting the attention of the Gods, this book builds on previous installments while staying true to the original vision.
If you enjoy fantasy, and haven't read this series yet, you should definitely give it a go.
Things are coming to a head now for Felix, but several Unbound are still unaccounted for, and their safety is precarious at best. After all, facing Divinity is not a fight most can win.
Felix, along with his growing list of allies, rushes to find and rescue the remaining Unbound. Facing foes from all sides, and skirting the attention of the Gods, this book builds on previous installments while staying true to the original vision.
If you enjoy fantasy, and haven't read this series yet, you should definitely give it a go.
October 15, 2024
Empire
The Pathless is dead. His death rocks the continent and power structures in place. The gods accelerate their plans and make to get the Unbound for their own. Felix has a plan on how to rescue them and gather them against the gods and the Ruin itself.
Another solid entry into the Unbound series! This story took some ambitious jumps in the story and I feel that they paid off. There were several times where a side character carried the story and I was upset when the story shifted away from them. Travis Baldree does fantastic as the narrator.
Content warning: Language
The Pathless is dead. His death rocks the continent and power structures in place. The gods accelerate their plans and make to get the Unbound for their own. Felix has a plan on how to rescue them and gather them against the gods and the Ruin itself.
Another solid entry into the Unbound series! This story took some ambitious jumps in the story and I feel that they paid off. There were several times where a side character carried the story and I was upset when the story shifted away from them. Travis Baldree does fantastic as the narrator.
Content warning: Language
October 9, 2024
This one gave me chills
If you’re 10 books into the series then by now you know the score for what’s going on! Felix and co are going after the other unbound, but of course it can’t be easy. There’s some serious action along the way, and there are a couple of moments where Felix is doing the usual wild shenanigans that just gave me chills from the system notifications in the same way that reading the Radiant Oath did for me in Way of Kings.
If you’re 10 books into the series then by now you know the score for what’s going on! Felix and co are going after the other unbound, but of course it can’t be easy. There’s some serious action along the way, and there are a couple of moments where Felix is doing the usual wild shenanigans that just gave me chills from the system notifications in the same way that reading the Radiant Oath did for me in Way of Kings.
November 7, 2024
I had hoped we were close to an ending...
I have absolutely loved the entire series and have all on Kindle and audible. With that said, this book is more of a divide and conquer, and there were a couple places where the wrong persons name was stated. This caused me a little confusion as the three operating parties should remain in their own chapters, but no, mid-chapter there are switches to different parties.
Again, story wise, the author is outstanding.
I have absolutely loved the entire series and have all on Kindle and audible. With that said, this book is more of a divide and conquer, and there were a couple places where the wrong persons name was stated. This caused me a little confusion as the three operating parties should remain in their own chapters, but no, mid-chapter there are switches to different parties.
Again, story wise, the author is outstanding.
November 24, 2024
Ok, if you haven't read books 1-9, I would do that before reading this book. I'm not your dad, so do your thing.
This is a great addition to the series. We just left off with some epic adventures, and we this story jumps back in head fitst. We get to see the growth of Felix and all of his friends.
Like always, the book is packed with twists and plots, situations that seem hopeless and awesome fights that push everyone to new heights.
It's an epic adventure that you should absolutely read.
This is a great addition to the series. We just left off with some epic adventures, and we this story jumps back in head fitst. We get to see the growth of Felix and all of his friends.
Like always, the book is packed with twists and plots, situations that seem hopeless and awesome fights that push everyone to new heights.
It's an epic adventure that you should absolutely read.
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March 17, 2025
terrible ending
Great story as always. Pacing is well done and keeps the reader on edge for most of the book. Perhaps too much. Editing is pretty good, few errors that I saw.
This is a grand tale of terrible and selfish gods. It is well told and the MC’s progression is gratifying and timely. A book however is a meal not a lite snack. This ending is an episode from some eighties tv series, tune in next week…. The reader is left wholly unsatisfied.
Great story as always. Pacing is well done and keeps the reader on edge for most of the book. Perhaps too much. Editing is pretty good, few errors that I saw.
This is a grand tale of terrible and selfish gods. It is well told and the MC’s progression is gratifying and timely. A book however is a meal not a lite snack. This ending is an episode from some eighties tv series, tune in next week…. The reader is left wholly unsatisfied.
October 13, 2024
Exceptional!
This has been a long road, but Nicoli Gonnella comes through yet again!
Simply incredible. Although books 6/7/8 hit a slower pace, 9 and now 10 thoroughly reach the level of awesome felt at the beginning of this series.
The detail and scale of this series continues to astound me. And just as good the second time through!
This has been a long road, but Nicoli Gonnella comes through yet again!
Simply incredible. Although books 6/7/8 hit a slower pace, 9 and now 10 thoroughly reach the level of awesome felt at the beginning of this series.
The detail and scale of this series continues to astound me. And just as good the second time through!
October 14, 2024
Very enjoyable read
Really enjoyed this instalment to the unbound series. Can't believe the next one is the end of this series. But also glad to see that the quality of the books isn't dripping of our I've seen in other books when it's costing in on the end. Hope the wait isn't too long for the next book as the cliff hanger is a killer
Really enjoyed this instalment to the unbound series. Can't believe the next one is the end of this series. But also glad to see that the quality of the books isn't dripping of our I've seen in other books when it's costing in on the end. Hope the wait isn't too long for the next book as the cliff hanger is a killer
October 21, 2024
Still a great read 10 books in!
Great read,though i feel like not a lot happened.
More dragons found, more unbound found.
A few visions,and a lot of fighting. But it felt more like a john wick movie? A little plot a lot of fighting,and little pay off for the effort involved, and who knows how long till book 11?
Great read,though i feel like not a lot happened.
More dragons found, more unbound found.
A few visions,and a lot of fighting. But it felt more like a john wick movie? A little plot a lot of fighting,and little pay off for the effort involved, and who knows how long till book 11?
October 28, 2024
3.5 Stars
Every book in this series is just such a fun treat. It’s got to be commended for having very few unnecessary plot points in a genre filled with meandering nonsense. I’ve definitely lost the thread of what makes sense when it comes to power scaling, but just a joy to read. Seems like the serious is drawing to an end and I really hope they stick the landing!
Every book in this series is just such a fun treat. It’s got to be commended for having very few unnecessary plot points in a genre filled with meandering nonsense. I’ve definitely lost the thread of what makes sense when it comes to power scaling, but just a joy to read. Seems like the serious is drawing to an end and I really hope they stick the landing!
December 21, 2024
I should have waited
I enjoyed this installment. I really missed Atar and Felix together. “Just one day without dying. Is that to much to ask”haha. Beef and Archy are a great duo. The ending is cliffhanger Mt Everest. I may wait to read future books until the end. These books are long so I respect the time between releases.
I enjoyed this installment. I really missed Atar and Felix together. “Just one day without dying. Is that to much to ask”haha. Beef and Archy are a great duo. The ending is cliffhanger Mt Everest. I may wait to read future books until the end. These books are long so I respect the time between releases.
October 11, 2024
Another Exceptional Installment
I have read this series since the first book. It's something I look forwards to constantly and keeps me looking forward to something year round. I can't wait to see where the next book will go.
I have read this series since the first book. It's something I look forwards to constantly and keeps me looking forward to something year round. I can't wait to see where the next book will go.
October 13, 2024
awesome!!
I love this authors writing style! He always make sure the characters grow and develop in some way, shape, or form while continuing to improve and explain the magic system! The world building is amazing. I can’t wait to see what he does next.
I love this authors writing style! He always make sure the characters grow and develop in some way, shape, or form while continuing to improve and explain the magic system! The world building is amazing. I can’t wait to see what he does next.
October 15, 2024
Fantastic! Amazing! Pls pls bring the next asap
Book 10 was amazing from start to finish. The story was faster, provided a lot of growth for all characters and creates a pressing need for me to read book 11!
Book 10 was amazing from start to finish. The story was faster, provided a lot of growth for all characters and creates a pressing need for me to read book 11!
October 15, 2024
Amazing !
Wow, alot happened to progress the storyline. Felix, and his crew tackle some crazy stuff as they continue to search out, and look for more Unbound. Can't wait to see what happens next.
Wow, alot happened to progress the storyline. Felix, and his crew tackle some crazy stuff as they continue to search out, and look for more Unbound. Can't wait to see what happens next.
October 20, 2024
Another good book in the series
This was another good book in the series. The plot moved fast and was well done. The characters developed more and the reader saw more of the other Unbound. Looking forward to the next book.
This was another good book in the series. The plot moved fast and was well done. The characters developed more and the reader saw more of the other Unbound. Looking forward to the next book.
October 22, 2024
So very good, what an addition!
This book was amazing in every single way. So much was accomplished, witnessed, and brought together. While also keeping me wondering and asking questions of the possibilities. I can't heap enough praise upon this series and novel.
This book was amazing in every single way. So much was accomplished, witnessed, and brought together. While also keeping me wondering and asking questions of the possibilities. I can't heap enough praise upon this series and novel.
October 23, 2024
Fantastic continuation of the series. I thought the last two books, in particular, really hit the mark for me. Despite how powerful Felix is becoming, I love how all the other characters continue to have agency and relevance. Can't wait for the next one.
October 24, 2024
HELL YEAH
This is by far the best book in the series. Fantastic writing and pacing with masterful switching between character views. So many things happening at once and it all comes together so beautifully to an absolutely diabolical ending.
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This is by far the best book in the series. Fantastic writing and pacing with masterful switching between character views. So many things happening at once and it all comes together so beautifully to an absolutely diabolical ending.
MORE!
October 30, 2024
It just keeps getting better
Wow what a rush. This series just keeps building and building until we are here. I love where this series has gone especially with this book. Finally Felix is becoming what he was meant to be. Great book.
Wow what a rush. This series just keeps building and building until we are here. I love where this series has gone especially with this book. Finally Felix is becoming what he was meant to be. Great book.
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