Thirdborn: Thirdborn, Book 1

Thirdborn #1

by G.S. D'Moore, Jack Douglas (narrator), Alexa Roosevelt (narrator)

Magic runs the world. It wins wars, grows crops, enables trade, and even fixes the crapper. If magic runs the world, then the men and women who wield it rule the world. But not all witches and wizards are created equal.

Rhett Allen is the thirdborn son of a minor lord trying to figure out his life after university. When a sudden family catastrophe throws his plans into chaos, he must make a decision. Should he do what people expect him to do or chart his own course? With all the gold to his name, he sets off into a chaotic world of dangerous creatures, even more dangerous humans, and other situations that no thirdborn should face alone. Thankfully, he meets a few good women along the way.

Thirdborn is 18+. It contains adult situations, language, violence, and harem elements.

Genres: Fantasy, Harem, Romance, Magic, Erotica

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Published March 22, 2022

Reviews

[Jess · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm not writing a fucking essay, I gave it 5 stars because it was good

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I fucking hate this ridiculous horseshit, just let me give it the stars

[Vikas · Rating 5 out of 5]

What attracted me to the book? obviously the cover, after all I was looking for mangas to read for my kindle unlimited subscription. This was a nice read and I would read further to support the author and know where the story leads. The character's bitterness was kinda justified as anyone who would be placed on a lower rung in society just because they are born third. Also just being 10 minutes younger than his twin sister also bit him. Well that was all the setup I loved the book and would be jumping on to the next one in the series as well. Let's support our indi-authors so that they can grow and write more. Let's Keep on Reading.

People who don't read generally ask me my reasons for reading. Simply put, I absolutely love reading, so I have made it my motto to Forever Keep on Reading. I love reading everything except for self-help books, even occasionally. I read almost all the genres but YA, Fantasy, and Biographies are the most read. My favorite series is Harry Potter, but then there are many more books I adore. I have bookcases filled with books that are waiting to be read so I can't stay and spend more time on this review, so remember I loved reading this and love reading more, you should also read what you love and then just Keep on Reading.

[Jared Lippert · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read…

The book needs another editorial pass or two. An occasional misspelling or grammatical mistake is fine, but too many trashes the immersion and that killed a star for me.

I don’t know how to describe my feelings well on this next part, but it will probably tie back to my prior comment: the MC made it difficult to get into the beginning of the book. Maybe the severe antisocial rhetoric, or his overbearing immaturity, or being an angsty dramatic… what? College student? I’m not sure, but I had to fast-forward and skim through a bit to choke down the first half of the book before it got better. Some of that is me, I’m sure, but it did kill half a star of enjoyment.

The last half-star was the inconsistency of the narrative, the disconnect and confusion of whether the MC was speaking or merely thinking in his head, and the story threads themselves. The duchess? The Annabelle? The air…water… ship? The magic system itself? Longevity?

Anyway, I liked it overall, aside from my complaints. To the author: Good job, please keep writing, and if you want an editor…

[bruce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow…

Initially, we are introduced to a slightly spoiled young lord who seems aware of his limitations, but not completely aware of his strengths. Upon finishing school, he isn’t sure what to do with the rest of his life besides a strange “little” business adventure. He makes a somewhat impulsive decision to follow his sister and his life spirals out from there.

While he takes a fairly passive approach to letting events come to him, the MC finds a way to become stronger and gather allies after each encounter.

The strength of this story is in its grit and pacing. Each event feels true and filled with appropriate emotions for a young man railing against his circumstances.

[Tim Nielsen · Rating 4 out of 5]

interesting story with lots of World building

the author writes a very well-rounded. it has lots of details about the world and about people and their emotions and how they interact with each other. there's lots of action and political Intrigue as well. there's lots of battles and tough. for me the reason I gave this story a four-star is that it has way too much information that I felt was not needed and the main character is a hot headed and a little bit whiny about things he should be more mature than what he acts like so I will not be reading anymore of this particular story but it is well written and there's lots of World building.

[Sunsfan22 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Could have been better, but I still liked it.

I agree with some of the criticisms other reviewers have stated below, but I really enjoyed the book despite Rhett being at the weakest stage of his development. He could grow into a much stronger wizard and character now that he actually has some motivation. I look forward to seeing him grow in the next book (hopefully), or my rating will lower. Really did like the world building in this book and recommend you give it a shot if you like the author’s other series Courts and Cabals.

[Joseph Heyser · Rating 1 out of 5]

Don't say 18+ if you write like a child

You'd seriously think this book would be intended for middle schoolers if it weren't for the "adult" themes. Then again, the "adult" themes are written about with immaturity that to me, is borderline condescending.

Everything about this book is so juvenile that it makes me wonder if the author is old enough to read it.

[Anthony Villiers · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF @ 18%

As others have said the MC is a massive douchebag and needs to remind us on every page how hard done by he is to be born a slightly lower aristocrat than the rest of his family. In the future, D'moore, if you're trying to set up a redemption arc or something you need to give us a reason to continue reading, like open it in media res and MC is recounting how he used to be a POS until one faithful day...

It seems like there were more spelling and grammatical errors with this one, they're common in D'Moore's books but even I couldn't tolerate 'tenants of the White God' repeatedly. It's TENETS.

But what really drew me off was weird incest, first some stuff from his 'hot sister' and then a major sex scene with him watching his dad get a blowie. On the one hand the erotica is the whole point of reading books like this, so I'm glad the author didn't wait until 100 pages in like usual. On the other hand, it was written to feel awkward and it felt awkward, not sexual, just 'ew my dad's getting fellatio from a maid'. Pass.

[GrumpyOldMan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've enjoyed other series by the author, but this first book of this series leaves a lot to be desired.

First, the MC isn't all that great. While I get he's a thirdborn child and thus gimped on magical power, he spends most of his time whining, scheming, and whining some more. He has his moments. He's fiercely loyal to his twin sister, and stands up for a street urchin he meets after she robs him. Those are good things. But otherwise, there's not a ton to like about him.

By the end of the book, he has one woman he's lovers with, and the former street urchin is apparently interested in him sexually. There isn't much romance here; it's more the pre-battle need to scratch an itch kind of thing. We'll see how it progresses.

I'm sure some readers who want an OP MC or an MC that comes up roses at every turn will be vastly disappointed in this book. Many things just don't go the MC's way.

I'll take a chance on book 2, but it's going to have to be better than this.

[Matt · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good series and an interesting world that develops in a cool way. My only real problem with the story so far is the central way that magic ability gets passed down. Only firstborn children get the maximum ability from their parents and each subsequent child receives sequentially less. If strong parents can only really have one strong child, then the population of top tier power should be cut in more than half every generation. In a feudal world with lots of war I don't understand how it isn't practically extinct already.
If you can ignore that admittedly smallish problem the series is going quite well.

[James Goudreau · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story was great except for one thing. The MC is garbage and the author I guess wants you to feel for the fact he is a third born and it is all understandable how the MC can be a raging dumpster fire of a POS. Understandable does not mean likable or relatable though. The real depressing thing is how good everything was and yet I hated the MC. If he has any redeeming qualities maybe they will show up in book two. However, I am not so sure I will be willing to stomach more of the MC. If I do it will be because of everything else in the book was so good.

[Alan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rhett leaves the University hoping he graduated after 4 years of learning about magic an strategy .

Rhett the thirdborn in the Allen family is trying to find his own way permitted by his overbearing father an his ego bearing older brother an his loveable older sister he has to contend with as well . His father uses his daughter for arranged marriage to benefit their king overseas for trade agreements an Rhett goes along to keep his sister safe . recommend reading excellent book .

[Frank Bertino · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Crescendo Of Action

Rehtt is a third born in his family. His older siblings have much more power than him. However, he is lucky with the ladies and has plans to move up the ladder of life. Things go very bad when his father announces that he is marrying his sister to a ducal heir in the old world. Fireworks, anger, and plots ensue. The setting is an alternative history where magic is prominent and aristocracy remains in power. I like the action, humor, and the development of love. I look forward to the next book.

[Collin · Rating 4 out of 5]

There should be mention of demons in the description. Starts out epic. Like 4.6+ good or better. Then about 3/4 of the way through it heads downhill fast.

Thought I was getting magical slice of life & some standard conflict and then I'm reading about demons taking over the world. Stressful.

I'm not flagging spoilers cause I'm not spoiling anything. Don't read if you don't like demons and all the stuff that usually goes along with them: deals for your soul, death, slavery, negative feels etc...

[Roberto Flores · Rating 1 out of 5]

I wanted to try a second series from the author to see if I could get into it.

I could not, but I figured out why. This stuff is the "reality tv" of writing. If you like those train wreck shows, this stuff is for you. I say this without judgement, if you enjoy those shows then this is a five star book. If you hate those shows then this is a one star book. For casual watchers this is a coin flip.

[OLAIDE O]

Amazing

This is what the genre ought to be. A solid fantasy tale with intriguing worldbuilding and an interesting main character with just enough flaws to be multi dimensional, but also enough competence to have a story worth telling. Hints of a harem to form, but this initial entry focuses more on building the groundwork for their relationships than just throwing new girls to fawn over the MC.

And yeah the sex scenes are hot too.

[tester · Rating 3 out of 5]

vibes are odd here, why does the mc bring up being f'd in the a so much, why does he stand around watching other dudes get off...seems really odd. MC is terrible, no chemistry between characters, I technically finished it, but unsure about continuing the series...setting is also odd. Some kind of alternative history line and there doesn't seem to be much of a plot or direction, it's not slice of life, so just feels rudderless.

[Michael Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

a very interesting take on the normal genre

Awesome first book in an interesting new series, there’s sex times battles intrigue good guys and bad sometimes you do not know which is which.
It’s like an alternate earth with magic a what if Rome had magic armies conquered the world then the Middle Ages happened and now deity were real.

[Knight · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story.

A truly interesting take on Manchaca in a modern world. The combination of magic industry and world politics makes this a very interesting read. In addition, the added interest of sexual tension is just a bonus.

[Brennok · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fine but no interest in reading the next

The writing is fine, but it never clicked with me and I just wanted to be finished. The initial setting was interesting, but lost interest once in the Old World.

[Mark Coe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Epic!

This has them makings of a saga worth reading. Deeply engrossing. Initially there was pages of descriptions that were mind numbing but it grows into a fast paced story that you don't see coming.

[Ronald McCully · Rating 5 out of 5]

Damn good

I sincerely hope there is a book 2 or 3 of this story. Although the whining and complaining about being a 3rd born got to be a bit monotonous I helped with development of the MC and explained his attitude towards the world he's in.

[Steve · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had a hard time with the MC, but he developed (just) enough over the course of the book to keep me from chucking it. World is interesting, and there are certainly enough plot elements, so reading the next one is a possibility.

[Irizumi · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very different series

This is a very different series then this authors other one. Completely different but still an excellent read. It is a much darker story, but worth the time invested.

[Travis Talamoa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Mediocre; like a knockoff fantasy story

The plot has a lot of potential but the author really wasted it here. I wouldn’t recommend this book to my friends, it was like a high schooler wrote it.

[alan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wanted to like it but...

I wasn't a big fann of the main character or the incubus part of the story... I loved the authors other series courts and cabals so I gave this a chance and finished the book.. It was ok.. But just didn't get into it for some reason...

[Paul Hefka · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting.

I liked this book. It took me a while to get into it, but once I did, it was hard to put down. The story and characters were interesting and engaging. I look forward to seeing where the story goes from here. This book is worth reading.

[Jon West · Rating 5 out of 5]

Magical alternate history

THIRDBORN is the 1st in a series. It takes place at a time after the New World is settled and somewhat developed. Magi. Is central to the story, but the prktagonist doesn't have much of it . He's a bit of a ladies man but likable nonetheless.

[Marlon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyable

This was an interesting start to a new series. I enjoy the time spent slow burning the harem, great depth to the introduced characters. I really love the alt world history and the unique magic system allows for even greater story options. Can't wait for part 2.

[Robert L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book

This is a fine adult fantasy novel. It is well written and edited. I am a big Greta fan. I anxiously await the sequel.