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Paths of Akashic #3
A New Home
The Trials have ended. The universe has been forever altered, and countless eyes now turn to the stars as a new frontier opens for those bold enough to venture into the unknown.
With the Trial behind him, Alistair finds himself back on Earth—but he has no intention of staying. As he and the rest of the clan regroup, their sights are set beyond their home worlds, toward the vast expanse of space. They seek a new home, a safe haven where they can grow their power and influence, forge new bonds, and find their place in a changed universe in anticipation of the Gathering Storm.
With the Trial behind him, Alistair finds himself back on Earth—but he has no intention of staying. As he and the rest of the clan regroup, their sights are set beyond their home worlds, toward the vast expanse of space. They seek a new home, a safe haven where they can grow their power and influence, forge new bonds, and find their place in a changed universe in anticipation of the Gathering Storm.
649 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 15, 2025
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April 15, 2025
Much the same as the first two
Glacial plot, lackadaisical leveling, slice of life. Not sure if the author knows that you can't store kinetic. Not to be a downer, but Kinetic is a adjective meaning motion. Kinetic energy is the energy derived from motion. If stored it becomes potential energy. Not really sure if a concept about motion has an effect on potential energy other than mabey causing something to start moving. Also not sure what a kinetic blast is. Is it a blast of motion? Kinetic energy requires an object that mass and moving, so what is he "blasting".
Glacial plot, lackadaisical leveling, slice of life. Not sure if the author knows that you can't store kinetic. Not to be a downer, but Kinetic is a adjective meaning motion. Kinetic energy is the energy derived from motion. If stored it becomes potential energy. Not really sure if a concept about motion has an effect on potential energy other than mabey causing something to start moving. Also not sure what a kinetic blast is. Is it a blast of motion? Kinetic energy requires an object that mass and moving, so what is he "blasting".
March 23, 2025
Good story and characters, needs editing and fact checking
I like the story quite a lot. The characters are also decent. Those are the only reasons I made it all the way through. I would still recommend reading it if you like the genre, as it is a generally pleasant read and has some fun concepts.
That said, there are quite a few glaring issues. The spelling is fine, but the grammar is pretty rough in places. It needs some editing. The grammar issues really detract from the story at times and I find myself only skimming several paragraphs because they’re hard to read.
Some of the stuff mentioned is also just wrong. Like nebulae generally existing outside of a galaxy. There are clouds or lanes of gas and dust outside of galaxies, but they lack stars and are very diffuse. There can be star clusters that are fairly far removed from a galaxy and could be part of a nebula, but that would be rare.
Also, blue supergiants such as class class OB and class O stars generally only form in nebulae since they’re the primary spot to source so much fuel. Or they can form from other gravitational effects, but saying that it’s weird to see one in a nebula is wrong. This could be figured out in a quick search as well.
There are other examples, but these are the biggest sticking points for me. Otherwise it would definitely be a 5 star series.
I like the story quite a lot. The characters are also decent. Those are the only reasons I made it all the way through. I would still recommend reading it if you like the genre, as it is a generally pleasant read and has some fun concepts.
That said, there are quite a few glaring issues. The spelling is fine, but the grammar is pretty rough in places. It needs some editing. The grammar issues really detract from the story at times and I find myself only skimming several paragraphs because they’re hard to read.
Some of the stuff mentioned is also just wrong. Like nebulae generally existing outside of a galaxy. There are clouds or lanes of gas and dust outside of galaxies, but they lack stars and are very diffuse. There can be star clusters that are fairly far removed from a galaxy and could be part of a nebula, but that would be rare.
Also, blue supergiants such as class class OB and class O stars generally only form in nebulae since they’re the primary spot to source so much fuel. Or they can form from other gravitational effects, but saying that it’s weird to see one in a nebula is wrong. This could be figured out in a quick search as well.
There are other examples, but these are the biggest sticking points for me. Otherwise it would definitely be a 5 star series.
March 24, 2025
A great lit RPG book, has everything you would want and expect.
This lit RPG has everything you would want, likable characters good world building an excellent story plot. A lot of things going on behind the scenes that the MC and his party don’t know anything about. Plenty of mystery, plenty of intrigue can’t wait to see what happens in the future. This book was not left on a cliffhanger, so that’s why I gave it the rating it deserves, it has everything that you would want and a lit RPG.
This lit RPG has everything you would want, likable characters good world building an excellent story plot. A lot of things going on behind the scenes that the MC and his party don’t know anything about. Plenty of mystery, plenty of intrigue can’t wait to see what happens in the future. This book was not left on a cliffhanger, so that’s why I gave it the rating it deserves, it has everything that you would want and a lit RPG.
March 26, 2025
Beware! Filler Book
So let me say I really like this series and will read the next. But this book was filled with no real substance except the last 70 to 85% mark. Everything after was also filler. I skipped through 75% of the chapters up to that point. Do you need the information in this book, the relevant pieces. Maybe???? You decide just expect very little to actually happen. Hope the next book in the series goes back to form. Thanks for reading.
So let me say I really like this series and will read the next. But this book was filled with no real substance except the last 70 to 85% mark. Everything after was also filler. I skipped through 75% of the chapters up to that point. Do you need the information in this book, the relevant pieces. Maybe???? You decide just expect very little to actually happen. Hope the next book in the series goes back to form. Thanks for reading.
March 19, 2025
Awesome Stuff
This story of a cop going through the System integration was a very interesting entertaining read that I really enjoyed reading. This one ends as the older universes are allowed to move in.
This story of a cop going through the System integration was a very interesting entertaining read that I really enjoyed reading. This one ends as the older universes are allowed to move in.
April 17, 2025
Reluctant 4
It was an OK book. In my opinion, it was too long. I thought that events that seemed important, in which the author used a few chapters to describe, had no follow-up. It wasn't as good as the previous book, but the characters are likable, and the story isn't bad.
It was an OK book. In my opinion, it was too long. I thought that events that seemed important, in which the author used a few chapters to describe, had no follow-up. It wasn't as good as the previous book, but the characters are likable, and the story isn't bad.
July 8, 2025
My favourites are working their arses off and getting stronger. I'm a little bit in lust with Nessy and Deonida but alas one's a sister in law and the other lusts after the Ryser Patriach... I adore them either way. I am totally loving this story and the "pets" the Ryser clan find along the way.
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March 6, 2026
settler phase
Lots of traveling the universe looking for a place to call home (colonize) because the family is fiercely independent and doesn’t like Earth’s natural god.
A little bit of leveling and a lot of downtime activities as the clan slowly grows.
Lots of traveling the universe looking for a place to call home (colonize) because the family is fiercely independent and doesn’t like Earth’s natural god.
A little bit of leveling and a lot of downtime activities as the clan slowly grows.
March 19, 2025
Fantastic!
What an amazing book! I absolutely loved this book and such wonderful characters! I can not wait for the next book to come out!
What an amazing book! I absolutely loved this book and such wonderful characters! I can not wait for the next book to come out!
April 7, 2025
Good series!
Good book! A lot for of loose ends were cleared up. Important allies were made. I look forward to the next book.
Good book! A lot for of loose ends were cleared up. Important allies were made. I look forward to the next book.
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April 29, 2025I enjoyed the series plan to read more from this author
June 25, 2025
Boring
A bit of base building. A little training and the bridge opens at the end. Kind of a dud honestly
A bit of base building. A little training and the bridge opens at the end. Kind of a dud honestly
August 2, 2026
See my review for book 1.
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