A Wizard’s Flame

Underkeeper #2

by Hankthemoose

Bernt's adventure continues in book 2!

Underkeeper is a best-rated serialized novel on Royal Road with thousands of followers and over a million views. Now professionally edited and available on Amazon and Audible narrated by Daniel Thomas May.

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Genres: Fantasy, Magic

380 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 7, 2025

Reviews

[Rolando · Rating 2 out of 5]

The title said “progressive fantasy”. Nothing is progressive in this story. It took me a lot of will to finish this book. The lead character is not progressing and its background is unknown except that he’s an orphan. His character is very oppressive to the point of being stagnant from the beginning. I’m not sure if I can recommend this book because it has no redeeming factor to look forward to

[Krzysztrzyk Zyrzszewicz · Rating 2 out of 5]

Mc was shat on in previous book. In this book nothing changed, people still shit on him and his response is to eat it, because its "better to ignore it". If thats your kink, go for it.
Why so many fantasy protagonists suffer from several lack of spine & some basic assertivness?

[Archfeld Serethai · Rating 2 out of 5]

The MC is a boring moron. Jori is the only interesting character and she's shallow. The magic system is fragmented and does whatever the author needs at any given moment. The world was interesting but largely ignored by the Moose. I had hoped for more growth and depth in a 2nd book but it got worse. I'm done with the underkeepers.

[Andrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series!

A great series! The characters are fun and feel like real people, some great battle scenes, and I LOVE the magic system, and how the MC is figuring it out as he goes.

Cant wait for the next book in the series!

[Dragos Macelaru · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very entertaining

Medieval wizardry and demonic intrigue interfere in an interesting way in the coming of age story of a young mage. All of it is smoothly mixed with a lot of fun. I am looking forward to the next book of the series.

[Spencer Baird · Rating 5 out of 5]

this was great

I like the characters and the progression. The magic system is interesting, unique and has lots of room for growth. The writing was crisp, clear and engaging. I’ll definitely get the next book!

[Robert L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book

This is a fine fantasy adventure novel. It is well written and edited. I especially like Zory the demon. I anxiously await the sequel.

[Scott H Mesmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding.

I was hoping the next book would be good but it turned out to be great. My only complaint is I have to wait for the next book

[Apollo Taito · Rating 5 out of 5]

awesome storytelling main character bit of a pussy at the start but came across more realistic

[Ronald L Myers · Rating 5 out of 5]

wow

A unique and creative setting with continuous action and plot twists. Likeable characters and unique magic talents. Looking for the next book.

[Fujukai RZPT · Rating 3 out of 5]

Same as the first book.
Interesting, but not really gripping.