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Beneath the Dragoneye Moons #11
Beneath the Dragoneye Moons: Mandate of Heaven
Sentinel Dawn has returned.
As Sentinel, Elaine has no end of tasks. From a shakedown run to find a fellow Earther, to Iona's new kitsune [Squire] Nina, to a whole new set of skills and abilities from [Loremaster], Elaine is busy. Her name is starting to be known on the world stage, whether she likes it or not.
Through all that, Elaine is informed that the Sixth Legion is going to be deployed to the Han Empire, to put their thumb on the scale in the great civil war, with each of the factions claiming the Mandate of Heaven has fallen on their shoulders. From the thousands of men and women of the Sixth, engaged in deadly battle, to a low-level and vulnerable [Squire], Elaine has to shield and protect her allies, and prevent them from coming to harm. As an Immortal, she's not supposed to be interfering in mortal affairs. If the deadly Wardens catch wind of her, a swift execution is the best she can hope for.
The bigger question looms, her sacred [Oath] demanding a response -
When does she heal her enemies?
As Sentinel, Elaine has no end of tasks. From a shakedown run to find a fellow Earther, to Iona's new kitsune [Squire] Nina, to a whole new set of skills and abilities from [Loremaster], Elaine is busy. Her name is starting to be known on the world stage, whether she likes it or not.
Through all that, Elaine is informed that the Sixth Legion is going to be deployed to the Han Empire, to put their thumb on the scale in the great civil war, with each of the factions claiming the Mandate of Heaven has fallen on their shoulders. From the thousands of men and women of the Sixth, engaged in deadly battle, to a low-level and vulnerable [Squire], Elaine has to shield and protect her allies, and prevent them from coming to harm. As an Immortal, she's not supposed to be interfering in mortal affairs. If the deadly Wardens catch wind of her, a swift execution is the best she can hope for.
The bigger question looms, her sacred [Oath] demanding a response -
When does she heal her enemies?
817 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 27, 2023
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March 7, 2024
Seriously?! That’s the end??!! 😵🫠
Loved it… but that ending. *smh* 😑
Loved it… but that ending. *smh* 😑
January 11, 2024
A good continuation of the series. The whole thing with the fellow reincarnator felt a bit out of place in the book and belonged more to the 1st of April web novel chapter, but fine, it was brief. The Han civil war arc was pretty decent, war is brutal and an oath sworn healer is a bit out of place in it especially when attached to an army. It is still very much a web novel in book format though, so if you don't like things to drag out a bit, I do wonder how you got to volume 11. So a good read and what I expected from the series by now.
December 3, 2023
onward
To be honest, I struggled at times to stay in the narrative. I understand the ethical and moral challenges facing the main character, But it felt indulgent. The number of paragraphs devoted to exploring questions that should have been answered prior to deployment.
I don’t know if I want to continue with this. It’s gotten to ludicrous levels of power. There isn’t a clear path forward without inventing a new threat.
Still a fascinating series.
To be honest, I struggled at times to stay in the narrative. I understand the ethical and moral challenges facing the main character, But it felt indulgent. The number of paragraphs devoted to exploring questions that should have been answered prior to deployment.
I don’t know if I want to continue with this. It’s gotten to ludicrous levels of power. There isn’t a clear path forward without inventing a new threat.
Still a fascinating series.
November 5, 2024
And the soap box is back.
The world is still interesting, but the story is drifting. There is no large arc, no goal that we can see, just random drifting, from the school, to the empire, random worthless missions, a few interesting fights, but no goal. Add to this that all male side characters are now dead or sidelined (Julius and Night are all that left, and Julius is week and getting old, and night is semi retired), the story is losing steam.
Also, the author jumps back on his soapbox, this time for abortion. TLDR, the shimagu body snatching mind enslaving parasites desearve more thought than a gestating baby (aka a "clump of cells").
We get a whole chapter about how Elain and her oath of "do no harm" are totally fine with abortion. Ochi and the shimagu still haunts her, but "getting rid of a clump of cells" is totally fine. Body stealing, mind enslaving parasites? Totally worth letting live while the sapient creature enslaved is barely worth saving, and it is definitely worth agonizing over for years after. An unborn baby that was created with the women's full consent (this was a birth control malfunction, not something darker)? Nah, that clump of cells barely deserves a second thought.
The world is still interesting, but the story is drifting. There is no large arc, no goal that we can see, just random drifting, from the school, to the empire, random worthless missions, a few interesting fights, but no goal. Add to this that all male side characters are now dead or sidelined (Julius and Night are all that left, and Julius is week and getting old, and night is semi retired), the story is losing steam.
Also, the author jumps back on his soapbox, this time for abortion. TLDR, the shimagu body snatching mind enslaving parasites desearve more thought than a gestating baby (aka a "clump of cells").
We get a whole chapter about how Elain and her oath of "do no harm" are totally fine with abortion. Ochi and the shimagu still haunts her, but "getting rid of a clump of cells" is totally fine. Body stealing, mind enslaving parasites? Totally worth letting live while the sapient creature enslaved is barely worth saving, and it is definitely worth agonizing over for years after. An unborn baby that was created with the women's full consent (this was a birth control malfunction, not something darker)? Nah, that clump of cells barely deserves a second thought.
April 22, 2025
War!
Sentinel Dawn and the 6th Legion go to, survive, and start to come back from war.
More fun beneath the Dragoneye Moons.
Spoilers below ...
Elaine/Dawn/Bunny has a hard time at war, but levels extensively. Things don't go as planned, Zhao ends up "winning", a Guardian shows up due to Wei's bad behavior.
Auri decides to pursue Lava as her 3rd class.
Nina speaks her vow and becomes the Fox Valkyrie and leaves Iona's side. Iona is not thrilled, but will eventually be able to handle it.
She semi-surpises Elaine with her proposal post Elaine's 768 main class up. Elaine has a ceremonial sword that she and Auri forged. Iona has something surprising in her hands, though that will have to wait until next volume.
Final word in the book shows the Phoenixes that the kirin know learning of Auri. This was something Reinhart promised to take care of back when they were all roommates at the School.
Sentinel Dawn and the 6th Legion go to, survive, and start to come back from war.
More fun beneath the Dragoneye Moons.
Spoilers below ...
Elaine/Dawn/Bunny has a hard time at war, but levels extensively. Things don't go as planned, Zhao ends up "winning", a Guardian shows up due to Wei's bad behavior.
Auri decides to pursue Lava as her 3rd class.
Nina speaks her vow and becomes the Fox Valkyrie and leaves Iona's side. Iona is not thrilled, but will eventually be able to handle it.
She semi-surpises Elaine with her proposal post Elaine's 768 main class up. Elaine has a ceremonial sword that she and Auri forged. Iona has something surprising in her hands, though that will have to wait until next volume.
Final word in the book shows the Phoenixes that the kirin know learning of Auri. This was something Reinhart promised to take care of back when they were all roommates at the School.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 13, 2023
One of my new favorite authors...
Great new takes on morality and what issues one might have with different oaths and / or faith. Hmmm, to say it's omniscient is not far off. It's almost like someone's wishes and dreams becoming a reality in just their books. I do love how ethical it is it speaks to most passionate Pacifists! Ehhh my opinion might as well be a blade of grass in a field lol. Channeled blink though is an awesome magical trick that would be my favorite skill in the system. Thank you to the author of this series much love to all and may you be blessed.
Great new takes on morality and what issues one might have with different oaths and / or faith. Hmmm, to say it's omniscient is not far off. It's almost like someone's wishes and dreams becoming a reality in just their books. I do love how ethical it is it speaks to most passionate Pacifists! Ehhh my opinion might as well be a blade of grass in a field lol. Channeled blink though is an awesome magical trick that would be my favorite skill in the system. Thank you to the author of this series much love to all and may you be blessed.
March 30, 2024
Beautiful, but still a disjointed ending.
The main storyline is exciting, sometimes sad, and fun to read. The relationship between Elaine and Iona is sweet. Their Fox grows up a lot, as does Auri. Those parts were a bit sad. The end of the book again had events out of order and some read like a blooper reel. Just put them in the story chronologically already, because it can be confusing and annoying. The Kirin and the Phoenixes at the end are funny. I think that will be a hilarious meeting.
The main storyline is exciting, sometimes sad, and fun to read. The relationship between Elaine and Iona is sweet. Their Fox grows up a lot, as does Auri. Those parts were a bit sad. The end of the book again had events out of order and some read like a blooper reel. Just put them in the story chronologically already, because it can be confusing and annoying. The Kirin and the Phoenixes at the end are funny. I think that will be a hilarious meeting.
April 28, 2024
I’m really not sure about this book, it starts quite well, but by halfway I was having some doubts. The story seemed to be more of a collection of random incidents and quite a lot of it really didn’t make sense, at times some of the arguments and discussions could have been made by an agitated toddler.
Also the ending of the book can only be described as ‘messy’, I suspected the author might be finishing the series, but this was so weirdly written it seems there might be another book after all.
If possible I would have given 2.5 stars.
Also the ending of the book can only be described as ‘messy’, I suspected the author might be finishing the series, but this was so weirdly written it seems there might be another book after all.
If possible I would have given 2.5 stars.
September 20, 2025
power level
A lot of musings about the nature of war while in war, and some Lawful Stupid actions driven by her Oath (healing both sides of an army). She gets a lot of levels and some cool moments.
Is it possible for her to be a Guardian, if she goes down that path rather than reaching for divinity?
If Elaine wanted to hide her power or go incognito, could she use wizardry to heal?
If her own biomancy only took a thousand mana, could she combine wizardry and biomancy rather than a class skill?
Could she enchant or forge a healing wand?
A lot of musings about the nature of war while in war, and some Lawful Stupid actions driven by her Oath (healing both sides of an army). She gets a lot of levels and some cool moments.
Is it possible for her to be a Guardian, if she goes down that path rather than reaching for divinity?
If Elaine wanted to hide her power or go incognito, could she use wizardry to heal?
If her own biomancy only took a thousand mana, could she combine wizardry and biomancy rather than a class skill?
Could she enchant or forge a healing wand?
December 2, 2023
Enjoyable but Enough With the Oath
Pretty good book in the series. Squire Nina was a great new character and it was gratifying to see her overcome her background. A lot of action and it was nice to see Elaine doing ranger things, back in a war. I enjoyed her encounter with another Earthling. I really got sick of Elaine monologuing about who she can save and why and how many according to her Oath. It just goes on and on and that was annoying.
Pretty good book in the series. Squire Nina was a great new character and it was gratifying to see her overcome her background. A lot of action and it was nice to see Elaine doing ranger things, back in a war. I enjoyed her encounter with another Earthling. I really got sick of Elaine monologuing about who she can save and why and how many according to her Oath. It just goes on and on and that was annoying.
December 18, 2023
A well-written story that held my interest throughout. Carries on from the finish of the last book, with the consequences, good and bad, of both Elaines and Ionas decisions. The modern Sentinel job is compared to the ancient one. From working alone or with a small team, can Elaine learn to work with an army? Can Elaine work in an army in wartime, and still follow her Oath? Can Iona work with Elaine and follow her own Oath? I'll leave those questions for you to find out, no spoilers here.
May 12, 2024
Best one in a bit! It can wander a bit and have overelaborate philosophical inquiries but overall the plot kept me interested and her time as a soldier was great, bloopers had me remembering time during my service as well.
Going in I had heard there was a lot of debate about Nina so there was a bit trepidation there but think it was handled really well, obviously it was a horrible act but very much in tune with her character and the creed is perfect.
Going in I had heard there was a lot of debate about Nina so there was a bit trepidation there but think it was handled really well, obviously it was a horrible act but very much in tune with her character and the creed is perfect.
October 22, 2024
Afraid to spar
But perfectly fine giving an abortion.
The author would spend pages debating the morality of the simplest things, but then turn right around and give an abortion without any real thought. To make it worse, a baby is delivered a scant grew chapters later and what could have been a great spot for reflection was just brushed over.
Clearly it was the authors personal belief imposed on the character. It was sloppy and unwarranted. It broke immersion.
But perfectly fine giving an abortion.
The author would spend pages debating the morality of the simplest things, but then turn right around and give an abortion without any real thought. To make it worse, a baby is delivered a scant grew chapters later and what could have been a great spot for reflection was just brushed over.
Clearly it was the authors personal belief imposed on the character. It was sloppy and unwarranted. It broke immersion.
November 28, 2023
Sentinel dawn returns to a legion
I continue to enjoy these books, litrpg at its finest. I love Elaine as a character as she struggles with war and her Oath while keeping a legion whole. If youve made it this far in the series you will love this installment.
If you are reading a review on a random book 11, go to book one, read it. They are excellent🙂.
I continue to enjoy these books, litrpg at its finest. I love Elaine as a character as she struggles with war and her Oath while keeping a legion whole. If youve made it this far in the series you will love this installment.
If you are reading a review on a random book 11, go to book one, read it. They are excellent🙂.
April 23, 2024
This has been a dramatic journey one that has provided me with companionship when my optimism about my near future has been bleak very very bleak❗so too have this option to escape well it has been rewarding.
It has entertained me to be a part of the many people that have taken this literary adventure. KUDOS Selkie😝😜😋❗
🔥💥🔥💥🔥💥🔥💥🔥💥❗
It has entertained me to be a part of the many people that have taken this literary adventure. KUDOS Selkie😝😜😋❗
🔥💥🔥💥🔥💥🔥💥🔥💥❗
December 7, 2023
A great continuing of the series
I have always enjoyed this series and the ability of the author to not only keep putting out such high quality books but so many too makes me a huge fan. Keep up the good work, can't wait to read the next book!
I have always enjoyed this series and the ability of the author to not only keep putting out such high quality books but so many too makes me a huge fan. Keep up the good work, can't wait to read the next book!
December 10, 2023
really good book
Once again, the author created a really good book. I look forward to the next book in this series. Can’t wait to see what happens to the main character actor this great war.
Once again, the author created a really good book. I look forward to the next book in this series. Can’t wait to see what happens to the main character actor this great war.
December 4, 2023
A low 3.5, so 3 on GR. A big step back on the writing that didn't really let me enjoy what could have been great moments.
December 5, 2023
A great return
This book feels much more like the early books of the series than the last couple did and it's an excellent read.
This book feels much more like the early books of the series than the last couple did and it's an excellent read.
December 5, 2023
Really good, again.
Not sure what else I can say. This is still a really good series.
It felt like this book was a bit longer than the last book, so that was nice. A lot happened.
Not sure what else I can say. This is still a really good series.
It felt like this book was a bit longer than the last book, so that was nice. A lot happened.
December 8, 2023
Fun times
Another great addition to the series. Can't wait for the next book. This one was very good and lots of hints are dropped for exciting stuff
Another great addition to the series. Can't wait for the next book. This one was very good and lots of hints are dropped for exciting stuff
December 9, 2023
A worthy continuation
If you liked the previous books, you'll probably like this one. I liked the part where she yells, it's healin time, and heals all over everyone
If you liked the previous books, you'll probably like this one. I liked the part where she yells, it's healin time, and heals all over everyone
December 12, 2023
Emo phase best phase
Really enjoyed the gritty and the philosophy. And Nina for doing what she thinks is right. Lots of fun jokes as well.
Really enjoyed the gritty and the philosophy. And Nina for doing what she thinks is right. Lots of fun jokes as well.
December 15, 2023
great primary character
Good character development and some comedy thrown in to keep the reader going. I have also enjoyed the world building throughout the entire series.
Good character development and some comedy thrown in to keep the reader going. I have also enjoyed the world building throughout the entire series.
February 12, 2024
Auri's my favorite
This series was fantastic from beginning to the current plot has been excellent. I've enjoyed the journey and can't wait for the next installment.
This series was fantastic from beginning to the current plot has been excellent. I've enjoyed the journey and can't wait for the next installment.
March 31, 2024
Fantastic
This is an excellent addition to an amazingly to tier series. I highly recommend this series and can't wait for the next one.
This is an excellent addition to an amazingly to tier series. I highly recommend this series and can't wait for the next one.
July 12, 2024
Was it this book or earlier when I enjoyed her vaguely repetitive ruminations less?
October 30, 2024
Civil War arc ok things are getting a bit stodgy
November 1, 2025
See my review for book 1.
December 11, 2023
Loved it
Once again Selkie knocks it out of the park. Elaine continues to evolve as a character, form new relationships that impact her future, and continue on her path. The ending was amazing, and the last two chapters were everything I was hoping for. As always, can't wait for the next one!
Once again Selkie knocks it out of the park. Elaine continues to evolve as a character, form new relationships that impact her future, and continue on her path. The ending was amazing, and the last two chapters were everything I was hoping for. As always, can't wait for the next one!
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