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Rise of the Arcane Aristocrat #3
Rift Magus Reborn 3
Once the Rift Magus, I was reborn as Lucian Eldraine, with my knowledge intact but my strength greatly diminished. Through trials and effort, I quickly reclaimed some of my lost powers—and even found some that were new.
I’ve also had time to make allies and enemies both, the latter of which have become hungry for vengeance and can call upon demons and worse, and won’t rest until they see me destroyed.
Yet amid these threats lies the opportunity to gain wealth, power, and influence, and I intend to claim all three.
Because I am the Rift Magus still, and I will rise once again, shattering any obstacle in my way.
I’ve done it before.
I’m already doing it again.
I’ve also had time to make allies and enemies both, the latter of which have become hungry for vengeance and can call upon demons and worse, and won’t rest until they see me destroyed.
Yet amid these threats lies the opportunity to gain wealth, power, and influence, and I intend to claim all three.
Because I am the Rift Magus still, and I will rise once again, shattering any obstacle in my way.
I’ve done it before.
I’m already doing it again.
350 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 15, 2025
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April 15, 2025
Stupid cliffhangers
I'd have probably given this five stars but we are WAY too far into the series for nonsense like this level of cliffhanger that leaves so much unresolved. For shame.
I'd have probably given this five stars but we are WAY too far into the series for nonsense like this level of cliffhanger that leaves so much unresolved. For shame.
September 17, 2025
Rating 3.5 stars
This one started off pretty slow. It took about halfway through this book before things started to happen. The main draw of this book is the rift magic. It is very versatile. I like all the different ways the author found to make what seems like a simple magic power, very complex. I would have rated it a little higher but it also ended with a cliffhanger. Add that to the slow start and the rating is a little bit lower.
This one started off pretty slow. It took about halfway through this book before things started to happen. The main draw of this book is the rift magic. It is very versatile. I like all the different ways the author found to make what seems like a simple magic power, very complex. I would have rated it a little higher but it also ended with a cliffhanger. Add that to the slow start and the rating is a little bit lower.
June 22, 2026
What a let down this book was compared to the first two. Boring and inconsistent, it was a struggle to get through. Plot points that the author wants to make bull through and pummel anything. Incongruous choices and inconsistencies mean nothing to further the plot. Also the same reoccurring jokes are getting old. And the author uses the "noble behavior" plot tool way too often. "I can't kill this person trying to kill me because noble reasons and totally not to draw out the plot". smh
For whatever reason this book also takes the opportunity to do some sjw preaching. We got some sermons on class disparities, disabled people, sexism and even one on not buying a pet unless you commit to keep it for life.
I don't like the MC suddenly becoming altruistic either. It has not been his character up to this book and hate the change.
For whatever reason this book also takes the opportunity to do some sjw preaching. We got some sermons on class disparities, disabled people, sexism and even one on not buying a pet unless you commit to keep it for life.
I don't like the MC suddenly becoming altruistic either. It has not been his character up to this book and hate the change.
October 7, 2025
This was a solid continuation of the Rift Magus Reborn story, getting the series back on track after a side adventure in the last book, with the protagonist returning to steadily regaining his powers and turning around his fortunes within his new life.
The reason this book gets 3 stars instead of 4, despite being of similar quality to the previous books, is that the story is already showing signs of stagnation. This book really isn't offering much that is new to progress this story, there's not much evolution happening to the characters or plot (at least in a meaningful way), and the hook that has carried me through the series to this point is no longer as compelling as it once was as we have already had two books that relied heavily on it to engage the reader.
The easiest way to resolve this issue is for this series to focus more on engaging character development. Fleshing out the characters (including the protagonist) to make them feel more real and compelling, then working to develop the relationships in this story so that the reader could care deeply about more than just the central premise would get this series back on track to 4 and 5 star material once more.
A bit more depth in the world-building and with the story in general would not go amiss either. The fact that the city setting this story is taking place in doesn't actually get a name until this book goes a long way towards proving just how little set-up has been done to this point. It's not necessarily as big an issue as the character work, but it would be nice.
Overall, though, this wasn't a bad story by any means, and is even of a similar quality to the previous two books that I rated much higher. It's just not offering anything new yet to enrich the story, and three books into the series, it really should be doing so by now.
The reason this book gets 3 stars instead of 4, despite being of similar quality to the previous books, is that the story is already showing signs of stagnation. This book really isn't offering much that is new to progress this story, there's not much evolution happening to the characters or plot (at least in a meaningful way), and the hook that has carried me through the series to this point is no longer as compelling as it once was as we have already had two books that relied heavily on it to engage the reader.
The easiest way to resolve this issue is for this series to focus more on engaging character development. Fleshing out the characters (including the protagonist) to make them feel more real and compelling, then working to develop the relationships in this story so that the reader could care deeply about more than just the central premise would get this series back on track to 4 and 5 star material once more.
A bit more depth in the world-building and with the story in general would not go amiss either. The fact that the city setting this story is taking place in doesn't actually get a name until this book goes a long way towards proving just how little set-up has been done to this point. It's not necessarily as big an issue as the character work, but it would be nice.
Overall, though, this wasn't a bad story by any means, and is even of a similar quality to the previous two books that I rated much higher. It's just not offering anything new yet to enrich the story, and three books into the series, it really should be doing so by now.
May 12, 2026
an ok read. inconsistent.
The worldbuilding starts to fall apart once you think about the rules for more than five minutes. The series wants to present this rigid “law, honor, noble society” structure, but enforcement only exists when the plot needs to restrain the MC. Everyone else seems to get away with objectively horrific stuff.
Mind control, soul corruption, demon experimentation, kidnapping — apparently all normal political inconveniences. A noble house can openly ruin lives with demon essence and society shrugs. Duels are treated as sacred and honorable until the protagonist wins, then suddenly mobs jump him afterward and nobody cares. There’s no believable legal framework or cultural consistency tying any of it together.
That’s what makes the MC’s morality feel frustrating instead of noble. He keeps acting like he’s bound by rules that clearly nobody else follows. “I can’t kill them because law and honor” loses impact when the setting repeatedly demonstrates there are effectively no consequences for the villains anyway. It stops feeling principled and starts feeling artificial plot restraint.
The worldbuilding starts to fall apart once you think about the rules for more than five minutes. The series wants to present this rigid “law, honor, noble society” structure, but enforcement only exists when the plot needs to restrain the MC. Everyone else seems to get away with objectively horrific stuff.
Mind control, soul corruption, demon experimentation, kidnapping — apparently all normal political inconveniences. A noble house can openly ruin lives with demon essence and society shrugs. Duels are treated as sacred and honorable until the protagonist wins, then suddenly mobs jump him afterward and nobody cares. There’s no believable legal framework or cultural consistency tying any of it together.
That’s what makes the MC’s morality feel frustrating instead of noble. He keeps acting like he’s bound by rules that clearly nobody else follows. “I can’t kill them because law and honor” loses impact when the setting repeatedly demonstrates there are effectively no consequences for the villains anyway. It stops feeling principled and starts feeling artificial plot restraint.
April 17, 2025
This book’s structure is such a breath to the other books I’ve read! In the sense that I can go along with the character on a day by day basis and experience it with them. Although, other reviewers have expressed disdain for the cliff hanger the author left, personally it wasn’t a cliff hanger rather a something to look forward to in the next book! This is the best book and series I’ve read in the LitRPG genre, period! Any who, great book and I shall be awaiting the next book patiently!
April 18, 2025
A Really fun story that is over before your ready to stop reading.
I so enjoyed the series. It's just done right. It's such fun reading, the pacing is perfect, the dialogue and the main character and supporting cast are likable and you want to root for them. It's not ultra special to other novels it's just written really well. It's written to be enjoyed, and read for the enjoyment of reading. Really recommend this series. It's a fun time.
I so enjoyed the series. It's just done right. It's such fun reading, the pacing is perfect, the dialogue and the main character and supporting cast are likable and you want to root for them. It's not ultra special to other novels it's just written really well. It's written to be enjoyed, and read for the enjoyment of reading. Really recommend this series. It's a fun time.
August 1, 2025
Okay but too slow paced and ya to be really good.
I found the story progress way too slow and rather dull, i must say. Due to the MC's power level nothing seems to be a real threat and he just waltzes through the plot.
The first person story telling, especially of an op character like this, comes across as pompous. The MC often sounds like a braggart.
The brewery plot is rather childish. The MC would be outplayed at once in reality.
I found the story progress way too slow and rather dull, i must say. Due to the MC's power level nothing seems to be a real threat and he just waltzes through the plot.
The first person story telling, especially of an op character like this, comes across as pompous. The MC often sounds like a braggart.
The brewery plot is rather childish. The MC would be outplayed at once in reality.
August 21, 2026
Ending a book with a cliffhanger in 2025 is sad, and shows you don't trust your work to stand on its' own.
I understand back in the day, when communication wasn't near instant as it is today, but all the algorithms would inform your readers of fresh releases. You can also interact with them via social media.
If your work is good, you don't need cheap tricks to bring them back.
Will pick up the sequel. Want to see how the protag defends against nullification.
3/5 Stars
I understand back in the day, when communication wasn't near instant as it is today, but all the algorithms would inform your readers of fresh releases. You can also interact with them via social media.
If your work is good, you don't need cheap tricks to bring them back.
Will pick up the sequel. Want to see how the protag defends against nullification.
3/5 Stars
April 15, 2025
Good fun
Good fantasy; magi tournament fighting. Straightforward plot, everything rather predictable, but entertaining nonetheless. Ending in a cliffhanger, unfortunately; not the best choice.
Well, let's see what the next book will bring. Hopefully, something more than more of the same.
Good fantasy; magi tournament fighting. Straightforward plot, everything rather predictable, but entertaining nonetheless. Ending in a cliffhanger, unfortunately; not the best choice.
Well, let's see what the next book will bring. Hopefully, something more than more of the same.
April 24, 2025
I'll let this review stand for the first three books, since I read them back-to-back. Overall pretty good, but not a 5. MC is "old guy in a young body" so not an insufferable teenage prodigy which would have ruined it for me. He is increasingly powerful as the books progress, and is clever enough to manage his risks somewhat so that they scale with his recovering competency and power.
At least one more to come, and likely a few more if I read this arc correctly. So far I'm down to continue, so we'll see if the pacing is maintained.
At least one more to come, and likely a few more if I read this arc correctly. So far I'm down to continue, so we'll see if the pacing is maintained.
May 20, 2025
good series but…
I’m really enjoying the series even though the books are a little in the short side. The cliffhanger endings aren’t my favorite but this book seems to be incomplete since it literally ends in the middle of a word. Hopefully this won’t impact the start of the next book with missing plot.
I’m really enjoying the series even though the books are a little in the short side. The cliffhanger endings aren’t my favorite but this book seems to be incomplete since it literally ends in the middle of a word. Hopefully this won’t impact the start of the next book with missing plot.
May 25, 2025
Lucian is gaining momentum, but his enemies are persistent
This is another enjoyable story in this series. It's getting more exciting, and I'm looking forward to seeing what Lucian does in the future.
Whike he's been doing well against most of his enemies, at the end of this book, he's got a new challenge to face.
This is another enjoyable story in this series. It's getting more exciting, and I'm looking forward to seeing what Lucian does in the future.
Whike he's been doing well against most of his enemies, at the end of this book, he's got a new challenge to face.
July 11, 2025
pretty good story that ended in a cliffhanger
The MC is quite impressed with himself as a noble and rift magus in his former world. He’s making business deals, punishing enemies fatally as he levels his rift and other powers. However he meets those who have powers opposed to his in and outside the fighting arena. Stay tuned for the next installment.
The MC is quite impressed with himself as a noble and rift magus in his former world. He’s making business deals, punishing enemies fatally as he levels his rift and other powers. However he meets those who have powers opposed to his in and outside the fighting arena. Stay tuned for the next installment.
October 6, 2025
Good entry. I was a little confused at where things were going with the book. I thought it was focusing on Thornwood but then I feel like the combat tournament stole the show. I wish the tournament had more time dedicated to it. The next books’s direction is set and it seems like it will be interesting.
March 19, 2026
Was ok.
Bit boring but got better after half the book
Towards the end there was a bit of an annoyance in the form of an ability user with the ability to just cancel all abilities he wants to in a certain radius.
I believe stories like this should have a clear power and skill counter towards such abilities.
Bit boring but got better after half the book
Towards the end there was a bit of an annoyance in the form of an ability user with the ability to just cancel all abilities he wants to in a certain radius.
I believe stories like this should have a clear power and skill counter towards such abilities.
October 26, 2026
I can suspend disbelief for magic pretty easily.
I can't do so for the EXTREME altruism, virtuosity, chivalry and illogical behavior of this main character.
The dude is so rigid that he makes Dudley Do-Right seem like a slacker & a stoner. It is exhausting watching him pat himself on the back while he passively waits for his enemies to screw him over some more.
I can't do so for the EXTREME altruism, virtuosity, chivalry and illogical behavior of this main character.
The dude is so rigid that he makes Dudley Do-Right seem like a slacker & a stoner. It is exhausting watching him pat himself on the back while he passively waits for his enemies to screw him over some more.
April 16, 2025
Smart
I really enjoy reading a book with well thought out strategies written by an intelligent author. But this ending is a nail biter and I wish I could start the next book without having to wait. Grrr
I really enjoy reading a book with well thought out strategies written by an intelligent author. But this ending is a nail biter and I wish I could start the next book without having to wait. Grrr
April 16, 2025
Good book, but crappy ending
Simply put. If you liked the first couple of books in this series, you'll like this one. Though, the ending of this one leaves a lot to be desired. If you don't like cliffhangers, then you might want to hold off for a bit.
Recommended
Simply put. If you liked the first couple of books in this series, you'll like this one. Though, the ending of this one leaves a lot to be desired. If you don't like cliffhangers, then you might want to hold off for a bit.
Recommended
April 16, 2025
Love this series.
This series is just fantastic. This is the third in the series and it just gets better and better. The world and magic system is interesting. The story is well written. The MC is strong and confident. The progression is fantastic. What more could you want!
This series is just fantastic. This is the third in the series and it just gets better and better. The world and magic system is interesting. The story is well written. The MC is strong and confident. The progression is fantastic. What more could you want!
April 19, 2025
too short
Good book but way too short. Too much time was spent on the damsel in distress who was more or less irrelevant to the greater plot. It ended just as it actually got interesting.
Good book but way too short. Too much time was spent on the damsel in distress who was more or less irrelevant to the greater plot. It ended just as it actually got interesting.
November 4, 2025
Kicking some hornets
And now we have powerful enemies. Hopefully, allies won't become sacrifices to embitter our Rift Magus. The tournaments were interesting, but boxing rings aren't really that exciting even with magic and weapons.
And now we have powerful enemies. Hopefully, allies won't become sacrifices to embitter our Rift Magus. The tournaments were interesting, but boxing rings aren't really that exciting even with magic and weapons.
April 27, 2026
Noblesse oblige
That is the single description that sums up everything the rift magus stands for. Thank you for a great book and I hope you continue until he is fighting gods through rifts spanning galaxies and time
That is the single description that sums up everything the rift magus stands for. Thank you for a great book and I hope you continue until he is fighting gods through rifts spanning galaxies and time
May 25, 2026
Rift Magus Reborn, book three of the Rise of the Arcane Aristocrat series, is an ebook I borrowed through Kindle Unlimited (KU). The writer has maintained excellent forward momentum into this third book. I can't wait to read more!
April 16, 2025
Very good book
This is a fine fantasy adventure novel. It is well written and edited. I especially like the dogs. I anxiously await the sequel.
This is a fine fantasy adventure novel. It is well written and edited. I especially like the dogs. I anxiously await the sequel.
April 16, 2025
Something. New and entertaining
Because it' has been .the most entertaining writing. I.have read in years. Thank you. Sam. keep up the. good. work. !!!!
Because it' has been .the most entertaining writing. I.have read in years. Thank you. Sam. keep up the. good. work. !!!!
April 19, 2025
The book is fine - similar to the previous in the series, but I am removing one start for the stupid cliffhanger end.
April 22, 2025
Book 3 kept the interest
This one had a lot more intrigue than book 2 but we are setting up for some interesting things to come in the next books. Looking forward to book 4!
This one had a lot more intrigue than book 2 but we are setting up for some interesting things to come in the next books. Looking forward to book 4!
April 29, 2025
Great Progression
Really enjoying the rate of progression and inventive challenges.
Will keep reading!
- Mike Parsons, author of The Mana Influx
Really enjoying the rate of progression and inventive challenges.
Will keep reading!
- Mike Parsons, author of The Mana Influx
May 14, 2025
Great Book
Great Book I can't wait to read the next book in the series I would recommend this author to anyone who like litrpg
Great Book I can't wait to read the next book in the series I would recommend this author to anyone who like litrpg
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