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The Primal Hunter #13
The Primal Hunter 13
With Nevermore done and dusted, it’s back to Earth where the fight for the Milky Way Galaxy is about to begin...
But first, a fun trip to the moon with Jake’s best-buddy space worm, Sandy. After that little adventure, it’s time for the final preparations before the long-awaited Prima Guardian arrives, signaling the start of the battle for the Milky Way Galaxy.
A battle that turns out to be a large ordeal, with every inhabited planet in the galaxy involved and free to either ally with one another or face the System Event alone. This in itself isn’t a problem... but Ell’Hakan leading the largest coalition of planets certainly will be.
Between Ell’Hakan and his many allies, the Holy Church, and selfish minor factions that have no idea what they’re doing, the battle ahead won’t be easy.
In tandem with the conflict between Jake and Ell’Hakan escalating, so does the battle between the Malefic Viper and Yip of Yore draw ever closer, with Jake naturally finding himself dragged into this conflict and directly involved in the plans of the Malefic Viper.
All in all, it’s a messy situation that surely can’t get any worse... right?
Book 13 of the hit Primal Hunter LitRPG Series is here. Grab your copy today!
About the Experience an Apocalypse LitRPG with levels, classes, professions, skills, dungeons, loot, and all of the great traits of Progression Fantasy and LitRPG that you've come to expect. Follow Jake as he explores this new vast multiverse filled with challenges and opportunities. As he grows in power and slowly transforms from a bored office worker to a true apex hunter.
But first, a fun trip to the moon with Jake’s best-buddy space worm, Sandy. After that little adventure, it’s time for the final preparations before the long-awaited Prima Guardian arrives, signaling the start of the battle for the Milky Way Galaxy.
A battle that turns out to be a large ordeal, with every inhabited planet in the galaxy involved and free to either ally with one another or face the System Event alone. This in itself isn’t a problem... but Ell’Hakan leading the largest coalition of planets certainly will be.
Between Ell’Hakan and his many allies, the Holy Church, and selfish minor factions that have no idea what they’re doing, the battle ahead won’t be easy.
In tandem with the conflict between Jake and Ell’Hakan escalating, so does the battle between the Malefic Viper and Yip of Yore draw ever closer, with Jake naturally finding himself dragged into this conflict and directly involved in the plans of the Malefic Viper.
All in all, it’s a messy situation that surely can’t get any worse... right?
Book 13 of the hit Primal Hunter LitRPG Series is here. Grab your copy today!
About the Experience an Apocalypse LitRPG with levels, classes, professions, skills, dungeons, loot, and all of the great traits of Progression Fantasy and LitRPG that you've come to expect. Follow Jake as he explores this new vast multiverse filled with challenges and opportunities. As he grows in power and slowly transforms from a bored office worker to a true apex hunter.
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First published July 23, 2025
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August 13, 2025
Reading this book after the latest DOTF really just shows what a difference a little fun can have on a story. A little over half-way into this book, I was having a blast, thinking this might be my favorite book in the series yet. But, of course, why wrap up in one book what you can do two for twice the sales? Let’s just hope it’s not more than that before we wrap up the orange guy plot.
Structurally and superficially, DOTF and PH have a lot in common. Similar integration-style events, similar world building, and system magic systems. And both have similar issues. These stories don’t have anywhere to go but up, meaning there’s little room for lateral stories. Every plot is about the next somewhat stronger than MC big bad. Now they can do side quests and world dungeons, as both have done. They can even throw in filler novels and total sell out.
But in the end, why is DOTF basically unreadable now? And why is PH kind of working? The difference is likable characters, not just the MC, and fun. We are allowed to have fun in PH, even if it’s just for stretches. Another factor I think is that Jake in PH has a lot of skills, but not so many we forget what’s what.
So why three stars? To me, the pace of this story was well done until the author decided he needed Jake handicapped to both make whatever finale confrontation he’s in, presumably next book, more tense, and so he wasn’t fully available for the last fight in this book and what happens in it. This is what is called a plot contrivance. Where an author needs a reason to contradict some aspect of his story, or even just of common sense, in order for another aspect of the plot to play out. Also, it helps that this allows him to stall the pace and push the actual climatic events of this story to another book.
This author has shown time and again to have no qualms in extorting his fans through drawn out books or outright fillers. But he does allow us to have fun. I’ll never like it, but it’s not as bad as DOTF at least. I think there’s easy ways to write these stories and keep them engaging (despite knowing good guys always win), without resorting to drawing out plots over a dozen books, contrivances, plot devices, or fillers. These things are just the easy way to do it, and bonus sell more books.
I am officially sick and tired of the El Haikan plot line. But I don’t think the author has any real choices here. Even if he wraps up the Yore/Haikan plot, what’s next? Jake is Op with an OP patron, like what stories are left to tell? I think that’s the fundamental flaw of progressions stories with these types of systems and contexts, is that bigger is the only place to go, but PH’s author chose the biggest from the beginning. There’s nowhere to go after that except side quests and the like.
So in conclusion, this book worried me (first 10% moon side quest that thankfully wasn’t the whole book) , then made me very excited and hopeful (Prima fight and then prima hunt in the galaxy), then reminded me why I loathe much of this author’s writing choices (contrivances and lack of climatic ending or payoff). This continues to be a subpar series, unworthy of being ranked, even if it’s one of the more popular ones.
You can check out my info in my profile to see my current favorite series in this genre. There are authors in this genre that understand all these details and understand what we want in these series and why we read them, and most of all they know how to tell those stories.
Structurally and superficially, DOTF and PH have a lot in common. Similar integration-style events, similar world building, and system magic systems. And both have similar issues. These stories don’t have anywhere to go but up, meaning there’s little room for lateral stories. Every plot is about the next somewhat stronger than MC big bad. Now they can do side quests and world dungeons, as both have done. They can even throw in filler novels and total sell out.
But in the end, why is DOTF basically unreadable now? And why is PH kind of working? The difference is likable characters, not just the MC, and fun. We are allowed to have fun in PH, even if it’s just for stretches. Another factor I think is that Jake in PH has a lot of skills, but not so many we forget what’s what.
So why three stars? To me, the pace of this story was well done until the author decided he needed Jake handicapped to both make whatever finale confrontation he’s in, presumably next book, more tense, and so he wasn’t fully available for the last fight in this book and what happens in it. This is what is called a plot contrivance. Where an author needs a reason to contradict some aspect of his story, or even just of common sense, in order for another aspect of the plot to play out. Also, it helps that this allows him to stall the pace and push the actual climatic events of this story to another book.
This author has shown time and again to have no qualms in extorting his fans through drawn out books or outright fillers. But he does allow us to have fun. I’ll never like it, but it’s not as bad as DOTF at least. I think there’s easy ways to write these stories and keep them engaging (despite knowing good guys always win), without resorting to drawing out plots over a dozen books, contrivances, plot devices, or fillers. These things are just the easy way to do it, and bonus sell more books.
I am officially sick and tired of the El Haikan plot line. But I don’t think the author has any real choices here. Even if he wraps up the Yore/Haikan plot, what’s next? Jake is Op with an OP patron, like what stories are left to tell? I think that’s the fundamental flaw of progressions stories with these types of systems and contexts, is that bigger is the only place to go, but PH’s author chose the biggest from the beginning. There’s nowhere to go after that except side quests and the like.
So in conclusion, this book worried me (first 10% moon side quest that thankfully wasn’t the whole book) , then made me very excited and hopeful (Prima fight and then prima hunt in the galaxy), then reminded me why I loathe much of this author’s writing choices (contrivances and lack of climatic ending or payoff). This continues to be a subpar series, unworthy of being ranked, even if it’s one of the more popular ones.
You can check out my info in my profile to see my current favorite series in this genre. There are authors in this genre that understand all these details and understand what we want in these series and why we read them, and most of all they know how to tell those stories.
July 25, 2025
It’s time to move on
You have obviously run out of storyline for this series. Please write something new that’s actually interesting. Battles to take multiple chapters are too boring.
You have obviously run out of storyline for this series. Please write something new that’s actually interesting. Battles to take multiple chapters are too boring.
July 27, 2025
Excellent continuation of the story. The Prima Guardian storyline is a clever way to set up a broader conflict, and I'm eager to see how it all plays out. I get that some people are looking for this series to reach a destination, but I'm honestly all about the journey. I'm perfectly content to follow Jake's journey to godhood indefinitely if the storytelling continues to be of this quality.
December 18, 2025
DNF 10%
After reading the first 12 volumes in one go, I couldn't get into this thirteenth installment. I must say, the character of the cosmic worm, Sandy, bores me tremendously.
Perhaps I'll try again later.
After reading the first 12 volumes in one go, I couldn't get into this thirteenth installment. I must say, the character of the cosmic worm, Sandy, bores me tremendously.
Perhaps I'll try again later.
July 26, 2025
Loved it
I do genuinely really enjoy this series, and it’s one of my favourite in the genre. I recommend this series to friends when I am asked
I do genuinely really enjoy this series, and it’s one of my favourite in the genre. I recommend this series to friends when I am asked
July 27, 2025
Doesn’t matter apparently
I have always reviewed as honestly as I can based on my opinion of a book, and I’m sure most of the same. I was going to give this book 3 stars anyway because I feel it was a fairly weak offering in the PH series. This had more of a “villain of the day” feel to it with the stupid desolation thing than really continuing the story. I actually skimmed quite a bit of it because it was overly wordy for nothing more than page count.
The thing that’s really bad though is, Amazon is actively suppressing any “negative” review that’s below : stars. When I first started reading I saw several 1 star and a couple of 2 star reviews. In the couple of days it took me to read this, those reviews are now gone. Amazon shows nothing lower than 3 stars. The one star I took the time to read was actually fairly accurate and appropriate to how the person felt about the book, and I understand how they could reach that conclusion, but the review has been completely erased to not show a lower rating on Amazon. I have actually noticed this more and more, where a book will have no reviews below 3 stars! Thousands of reviews yet none below 3 stars? That’s statistically impossible.
Basically this just shows beyond a shadow of a doubt that Amazon is conducting complete review manipulation and you can’t trust any of these sadly.
I have always reviewed as honestly as I can based on my opinion of a book, and I’m sure most of the same. I was going to give this book 3 stars anyway because I feel it was a fairly weak offering in the PH series. This had more of a “villain of the day” feel to it with the stupid desolation thing than really continuing the story. I actually skimmed quite a bit of it because it was overly wordy for nothing more than page count.
The thing that’s really bad though is, Amazon is actively suppressing any “negative” review that’s below : stars. When I first started reading I saw several 1 star and a couple of 2 star reviews. In the couple of days it took me to read this, those reviews are now gone. Amazon shows nothing lower than 3 stars. The one star I took the time to read was actually fairly accurate and appropriate to how the person felt about the book, and I understand how they could reach that conclusion, but the review has been completely erased to not show a lower rating on Amazon. I have actually noticed this more and more, where a book will have no reviews below 3 stars! Thousands of reviews yet none below 3 stars? That’s statistically impossible.
Basically this just shows beyond a shadow of a doubt that Amazon is conducting complete review manipulation and you can’t trust any of these sadly.
October 20, 2025
It feels really good to finally be done with the endless slog that was Nevermore, but sadly, this was not the slam dunk return to form for this series that I was hoping for after putting that storyline to bed. This book was definitely a mixed bag.
A large chunk of it was enjoyable, especially with it feeling like it is finally moving the story forward in a meaningful way now that we are out of a self-contained mega dungeon where nothing is important save for the overall outcome. This book contains story events that have a real and lasting impact on the overarching story, and that alone is enough to raise this book above the quality of the last few entries in this series.
That said, this loses a star for the usual overly drawn out action scenes for the sake of action. I can confidently say that whenever you encounter an action scene that is drawn out over multiple chapters, you can skip right to the last chapter and not miss much of importance. This was to be expected for this series though, so it wasn't that big of a deal for me.
The second star loss for me was a much bigger deal though, as it directly involves a huge bugbear of mine; characters acting out of character deliberately in service to the plot.
It was paintful to read, and severly impacted my enjoyment of this book.
Overall, it ended in a good place that sets the stakes for some climactic (if a little overdue by this point) events to occur in book fourteen, so I am once more excited about the future of this series. It's a bit of a rocky entry, but I am at least hopeful that there is better to come in the near future.
A large chunk of it was enjoyable, especially with it feeling like it is finally moving the story forward in a meaningful way now that we are out of a self-contained mega dungeon where nothing is important save for the overall outcome. This book contains story events that have a real and lasting impact on the overarching story, and that alone is enough to raise this book above the quality of the last few entries in this series.
That said, this loses a star for the usual overly drawn out action scenes for the sake of action. I can confidently say that whenever you encounter an action scene that is drawn out over multiple chapters, you can skip right to the last chapter and not miss much of importance. This was to be expected for this series though, so it wasn't that big of a deal for me.
The second star loss for me was a much bigger deal though, as it directly involves a huge bugbear of mine; characters acting out of character deliberately in service to the plot.
It was paintful to read, and severly impacted my enjoyment of this book.
Overall, it ended in a good place that sets the stakes for some climactic (if a little overdue by this point) events to occur in book fourteen, so I am once more excited about the future of this series. It's a bit of a rocky entry, but I am at least hopeful that there is better to come in the near future.
August 1, 2025
The writer has some well developed characters and a creative world - so I have kept reading the books although I admit to speed/ scim reading some dull parts where it gets to into the technical rules of his universe and skills. This book did progress the story but I am in disagreement with the gray area morals of it. That is the hero is rather ruthless at time sin murder / execution but in others thoughtful in saving worlds. Then again Stalin was ruthless and a mass murderer but felt he was perfecting the world before he could leave off his government tyranny and utopia would come. Of course Stalin was evil- but it is clear he did think he was doing good towards the perfect ultimate ending- a utopia type Russia. So I guess you could argue the 'good guys' in the book are just doing ends justifies the means murder. But it does seem silly that at the same time they are motivated to save planets.
The 3rd villain in this is kind of boring and a let down. But overall the book was ok. I did speed skim a bit but not that much was vapid.
The intro to the book is strange as the author argues for free speech on Redit. He complains that others should not be able to silence him if he does not use proper WOKE language or uses langauge others dislike or find hurtful. At the same time the writer clearly puts in a MASKED girl who is proud to wear a mask to hide some sort of facial scar. Then the hero thinks on masking as good in His head looking at her. Obviously this is a Pro-Mask sort of entry just because the writer wants to put in his own pro-mask ideals. He did this before in other books too.
I have no idea it the writer is trying to appeal to REDIT type pro-mask people. Or does the writer hate people who did not like mask mandates? Whatever the case it is NOT normal and Does NOT fit smoothly into the narrative. I think the pop music/movie/game culture is fitting as the characters are most all Americans and would have that culture- so no harm done if he has the main character do a pop song joke... but to start a political MASK argument in the book is trite and annoying. I would argue the same thing if the hero was antimask and got mad at a person wearing one..... please don't start a political treatise in fiction.
The 3rd villain in this is kind of boring and a let down. But overall the book was ok. I did speed skim a bit but not that much was vapid.
The intro to the book is strange as the author argues for free speech on Redit. He complains that others should not be able to silence him if he does not use proper WOKE language or uses langauge others dislike or find hurtful. At the same time the writer clearly puts in a MASKED girl who is proud to wear a mask to hide some sort of facial scar. Then the hero thinks on masking as good in His head looking at her. Obviously this is a Pro-Mask sort of entry just because the writer wants to put in his own pro-mask ideals. He did this before in other books too.
I have no idea it the writer is trying to appeal to REDIT type pro-mask people. Or does the writer hate people who did not like mask mandates? Whatever the case it is NOT normal and Does NOT fit smoothly into the narrative. I think the pop music/movie/game culture is fitting as the characters are most all Americans and would have that culture- so no harm done if he has the main character do a pop song joke... but to start a political MASK argument in the book is trite and annoying. I would argue the same thing if the hero was antimask and got mad at a person wearing one..... please don't start a political treatise in fiction.
August 2, 2025
That is unfortunate.
This is the first series that I have read by this author. In short that means there is no trust built up. If the author makes a decision that seems like it's going to ruin the story there's no track record to prove that he can pull it off in the end. The author decided to write a character called William who was a deranged mass murderer in the beginning of the series. The correct answer was that the character was unredeemable and should have been killed off. Instead the author has drugged that character along mostly in the background and is now actively trying to incorporate him into the team. Some may argue that the main character is also a mass murderer. Not all killing is the same. Deviating from the aforementioned for a moment. I was one of the ones that did not particularly enjoy the Nevermore storyline. The author appeared to Revel in the annoyance from the audience members that did not like Nevermore. The story was so good even if it wasn't to people's personal tastes. I actually found the author's sadistically mildly amusing. This turn of events with the character William however does not invoke the same feelings. I almost never leave such a bad review. Things truly have to be messed up for me to do so. I do not understand why the author would have made this decision. There are some other things in this specific book that while I didn't actually like I have faith that the author has a point that he's driving towards. I would say that I enjoyed only about 20% of the book if that. It's just the William character that sent me down this path. This is book 13 and I'm only one of several thousand readers that leave reviews. I can't imagine that sharing my honest opinion would do any damage nor is that my intention. Authors do ask for honest reviews. I believe most mean it when they do so. And I've only seen a handful Bash negative reviews when they don't agree with them. It is what it is.
This is the first series that I have read by this author. In short that means there is no trust built up. If the author makes a decision that seems like it's going to ruin the story there's no track record to prove that he can pull it off in the end. The author decided to write a character called William who was a deranged mass murderer in the beginning of the series. The correct answer was that the character was unredeemable and should have been killed off. Instead the author has drugged that character along mostly in the background and is now actively trying to incorporate him into the team. Some may argue that the main character is also a mass murderer. Not all killing is the same. Deviating from the aforementioned for a moment. I was one of the ones that did not particularly enjoy the Nevermore storyline. The author appeared to Revel in the annoyance from the audience members that did not like Nevermore. The story was so good even if it wasn't to people's personal tastes. I actually found the author's sadistically mildly amusing. This turn of events with the character William however does not invoke the same feelings. I almost never leave such a bad review. Things truly have to be messed up for me to do so. I do not understand why the author would have made this decision. There are some other things in this specific book that while I didn't actually like I have faith that the author has a point that he's driving towards. I would say that I enjoyed only about 20% of the book if that. It's just the William character that sent me down this path. This is book 13 and I'm only one of several thousand readers that leave reviews. I can't imagine that sharing my honest opinion would do any damage nor is that my intention. Authors do ask for honest reviews. I believe most mean it when they do so. And I've only seen a handful Bash negative reviews when they don't agree with them. It is what it is.
August 10, 2025
Coming back to Earth after Nevermore should’ve been a relief, but the universe doesn’t give me those anymore. One moment I was laughing at Sandy’s ridiculous moon-hopping antics, the next my breath froze as the Prima Guardian descended—a walking apocalypse in gold and power. I didn’t need the System to tell me what it meant. War. Everywhere. Every inhabited world scrambling, every predator in the galaxy choosing a side. And right there, in that electric silence before it all erupted, I knew there was no stepping back.
The fighting came fast and without mercy. I threaded between factions like a hunted animal—one moment parleying with ancient monsters, the next dodging attacks that could level cities. The Malefic Viper’s venomous promises, Yip of Yore’s infuriating riddles—they were as dangerous as any blade aimed at my chest. More than once, I thought I’d met my end. I still remember one strike—too fast to dodge, too heavy to block—ripping through me and sending my health bar plummeting. Every nerve screamed. For a second, the void felt close enough to touch, the System’s death prompt already flickering at the edges of my vision.
But dying wasn’t an option. Not with Earth, not with the Milky Way hanging in the balance. I dug deeper than I ever had, every skill, every trick, every scrap of willpower I’d earned clawing me back from that edge. The battles blurred together—arrows loosed through blackened skies, cosmic powers ripping reality apart, friends and enemies falling around me—but one truth burned through it all: I wasn’t fighting for levels anymore. I was fighting to keep the stars themselves from going dark.
The fighting came fast and without mercy. I threaded between factions like a hunted animal—one moment parleying with ancient monsters, the next dodging attacks that could level cities. The Malefic Viper’s venomous promises, Yip of Yore’s infuriating riddles—they were as dangerous as any blade aimed at my chest. More than once, I thought I’d met my end. I still remember one strike—too fast to dodge, too heavy to block—ripping through me and sending my health bar plummeting. Every nerve screamed. For a second, the void felt close enough to touch, the System’s death prompt already flickering at the edges of my vision.
But dying wasn’t an option. Not with Earth, not with the Milky Way hanging in the balance. I dug deeper than I ever had, every skill, every trick, every scrap of willpower I’d earned clawing me back from that edge. The battles blurred together—arrows loosed through blackened skies, cosmic powers ripping reality apart, friends and enemies falling around me—but one truth burned through it all: I wasn’t fighting for levels anymore. I was fighting to keep the stars themselves from going dark.
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July 24, 2025
This newest book in the series is one I was conflicted about for quite some time reading it. It was a slow, roundabout buildup, with a lot of story-teasers in between (which I do enjoy), and a lot of characters we re-visit and catch up with. Nonetheless, it felt a bit... meandering for a while.
Later on, it became clear that all those little bits of information came together masterfully. Once again I have to congratulate Zogarth for his world- and storybuilding in this series. It is extremely well done.
This book also had more Villy again (yay! Finally! I missed the snake god) and an ongoing system event that gave a way broader overview of the universe than before. This is where the meandering came in, because the characters at time got bored, and that translated extremely well. Luckily it all built up to quite the ending, and all I can say is that I am really annoyed to have to wait to continue the story for the next book. So well done, author! I'm definitely already looking forward to book 14.
And in the meantime be happy that the whole series has a high re-reading enjoyment for me. I'll probably go thorugh twice more before book 14 comes out in November as planned right now.
Later on, it became clear that all those little bits of information came together masterfully. Once again I have to congratulate Zogarth for his world- and storybuilding in this series. It is extremely well done.
This book also had more Villy again (yay! Finally! I missed the snake god) and an ongoing system event that gave a way broader overview of the universe than before. This is where the meandering came in, because the characters at time got bored, and that translated extremely well. Luckily it all built up to quite the ending, and all I can say is that I am really annoyed to have to wait to continue the story for the next book. So well done, author! I'm definitely already looking forward to book 14.
And in the meantime be happy that the whole series has a high re-reading enjoyment for me. I'll probably go thorugh twice more before book 14 comes out in November as planned right now.
August 11, 2025
Rating 5.0 stars
Hard to rate the book and not the series. This series is right up there on my favorite list. Some books are better than others though. The last book in the Nevermore storyline wasn't the best, thought the first one was good. This one deals with the Prima guardian competition. This has been coming for a long time and it is finally here. There was some good things here. We get reminded again how OP Jake and the other people from earth are compared to the rest of the galaxy.
Hard to rate the book and not the series. This series is right up there on my favorite list. Some books are better than others though. The last book in the Nevermore storyline wasn't the best, thought the first one was good. This one deals with the Prima guardian competition. This has been coming for a long time and it is finally here. There was some good things here. We get reminded again how OP Jake and the other people from earth are compared to the rest of the galaxy.
October 29, 2025
Such a great book! A action-packed litRPG adventure!
Absodamnlutely! Great! I actually opened up the book with some Trepidation as often I find that when authors get too far into the weeds they loose sight of the storyline and loose my attention! The characters get too strong loosing there humanity or the author just starts rambling on and on... but Zogarth is golden and on track to make this the best series evarrr!!! The Nevermore Tower is finally over, but the ripple effects keep on goin, and effecting everything they do. As Jake and his team now focused and working hard to keep earth safe... especially 'cause a system wide event crossing universes is coming up, the Prima Guardians are on the way! One per inhabited planet, the objective is to stop/destroy 'em or be destroyed. The system doesn't take sides! And boy does Sylphie, and the Fallen King out do themselves! Especially the KING! Even Vespera gets in on the action... and I'm Reealllyyy goina be looking forward to the showdown with Ell'hakan! Which I'm sure will be comin up within the next book or two...
You absolutely Need this book to see what happens in this high octane litRPG adventure... guaranteed! And lucky the next book is only a month away!
Absodamnlutely! Great! I actually opened up the book with some Trepidation as often I find that when authors get too far into the weeds they loose sight of the storyline and loose my attention! The characters get too strong loosing there humanity or the author just starts rambling on and on... but Zogarth is golden and on track to make this the best series evarrr!!! The Nevermore Tower is finally over, but the ripple effects keep on goin, and effecting everything they do. As Jake and his team now focused and working hard to keep earth safe... especially 'cause a system wide event crossing universes is coming up, the Prima Guardians are on the way! One per inhabited planet, the objective is to stop/destroy 'em or be destroyed. The system doesn't take sides! And boy does Sylphie, and the Fallen King out do themselves! Especially the KING! Even Vespera gets in on the action... and I'm Reealllyyy goina be looking forward to the showdown with Ell'hakan! Which I'm sure will be comin up within the next book or two...
You absolutely Need this book to see what happens in this high octane litRPG adventure... guaranteed! And lucky the next book is only a month away!
August 7, 2025
Adrenaline Filled
I really enjoyed this book! At one point, when Desolation got involved, I couldn't stop reading. I'm even disappointed the story has ended. November is a long time to wait for 14.
To me, 13 has had more suspense and I love that Jake's story has taken a turn. He's knocked down a little so it's a reasonable change. I love that William has eased in and is being helpful and showing change. I also love that there was a lot less profanity. The excessive cussing distracts from the story for me, but I'm a huge Jake Thayne fan so I continue buying the books. I'm a fan so much so, that I buy the audible version when it comes out also. Love the voice actor, Baldree! He brings all the characters to life, especially Jake and the Viper. I must say, I missed the frequent chats and bantering of the Malefic One but glad he made a life saving appearance.
Can't wait for November 19!
I really enjoyed this book! At one point, when Desolation got involved, I couldn't stop reading. I'm even disappointed the story has ended. November is a long time to wait for 14.
To me, 13 has had more suspense and I love that Jake's story has taken a turn. He's knocked down a little so it's a reasonable change. I love that William has eased in and is being helpful and showing change. I also love that there was a lot less profanity. The excessive cussing distracts from the story for me, but I'm a huge Jake Thayne fan so I continue buying the books. I'm a fan so much so, that I buy the audible version when it comes out also. Love the voice actor, Baldree! He brings all the characters to life, especially Jake and the Viper. I must say, I missed the frequent chats and bantering of the Malefic One but glad he made a life saving appearance.
Can't wait for November 19!
September 16, 2025
What can you say about a classic that basically everybody else agrees is a classic? another great book in one of the 2 best (IMHO) series in the LitRPG genre.....
New plot twists, all good, New char development, enjoyed it all, new distractions for Jake in his never ending quest to, well to level up and be left alone.....
Interesting side chars, interesting back story, good plot development.
Honestly, I almost feel like it is not worth reviewing this book. Its kinda like reviewing a movie that is already a block buster. It is a hit, if you like this genre, you are probably already aware of this series and already have your own opinions of it. If not, you should read this series, it is REALLY good. anybody who likes any kind of swords and sorcery / Hack and Slash / fantasy / Role playing or any good fantasy, you will probably like this, try it out!
New plot twists, all good, New char development, enjoyed it all, new distractions for Jake in his never ending quest to, well to level up and be left alone.....
Interesting side chars, interesting back story, good plot development.
Honestly, I almost feel like it is not worth reviewing this book. Its kinda like reviewing a movie that is already a block buster. It is a hit, if you like this genre, you are probably already aware of this series and already have your own opinions of it. If not, you should read this series, it is REALLY good. anybody who likes any kind of swords and sorcery / Hack and Slash / fantasy / Role playing or any good fantasy, you will probably like this, try it out!
July 25, 2025
Still Going Strong
I always grab the latest Primal Hunter book on release day, and Book 13 did not disappoint. The pacing is as tight and engaging as ever, with action, growth, and just the right amount of humour woven through. The world continues to expand in fascinating ways, and the characters; especially Jake remain as compelling as they were in the early books.
Without giving away any spoilers, I sense a major turning point coming soon. Jake is clearly on a dangerous path, especially with recent events pushing him harder than ever. There is a storm building, and I can’t wait to see how it unfolds in the next instalment.
Highly recommended for fans of progression fantasy and anyone who enjoys a smart, fast-paced, and deeply entertaining series.
I always grab the latest Primal Hunter book on release day, and Book 13 did not disappoint. The pacing is as tight and engaging as ever, with action, growth, and just the right amount of humour woven through. The world continues to expand in fascinating ways, and the characters; especially Jake remain as compelling as they were in the early books.
Without giving away any spoilers, I sense a major turning point coming soon. Jake is clearly on a dangerous path, especially with recent events pushing him harder than ever. There is a storm building, and I can’t wait to see how it unfolds in the next instalment.
Highly recommended for fans of progression fantasy and anyone who enjoys a smart, fast-paced, and deeply entertaining series.
September 8, 2025
Book 13 main purpose is to explore the “moronic” MC Jake
I will never understand why author’s choose to do some of the stupidest shit to their main characters. Anybody who’s made it this far into this series already knows that Jake is an arrogant idiot at the best of times. This entire book revolves around the moronic decisions Jake make and the consequences afterwards. Repeatedly he’s called a moron or is questioned because he does things without thinking them through first. And just because the author keeps bring it up doesn’t make it any more right or interesting or funny to us the reader. I took 2 stars away for this book for its continued exploration into the moronic nature of the main characters “Jake”.
I will never understand why author’s choose to do some of the stupidest shit to their main characters. Anybody who’s made it this far into this series already knows that Jake is an arrogant idiot at the best of times. This entire book revolves around the moronic decisions Jake make and the consequences afterwards. Repeatedly he’s called a moron or is questioned because he does things without thinking them through first. And just because the author keeps bring it up doesn’t make it any more right or interesting or funny to us the reader. I took 2 stars away for this book for its continued exploration into the moronic nature of the main characters “Jake”.
August 6, 2025
Enjoyed the first half of the book where there is a false start exploring the moon with sandy. The start of the primal guardian event was good, but then quickly turned into another grind session as the galaxy somehow now has thousands of planets all with different complexities in it. Similar to nevermore and the levels and challenge dungeons you never want to get to invested in each world but also don’t know if it will become important later. Frustrating and I’m ok finishing the series here I think.
August 9, 2025
OK 3 to 3.5 stars
Everyone is back from Nevermore, and they spend some time decompressing before the Prima Guardian Challenge, which goes in a totally different direction than anything we've seen in the past, so that was cool.
Slight Spoiler: There are a number of temporary deaths, but one kind of broke my heart; I really hope it isn't permanent. And Yip and Ell’Hakan 's days are so numbered. They are dead men walking.
Spoiler: William gets fully rehabilitated in this book, so yay. He'll be a valuable addition to Team Earth.
Everyone is back from Nevermore, and they spend some time decompressing before the Prima Guardian Challenge, which goes in a totally different direction than anything we've seen in the past, so that was cool.
Slight Spoiler: There are a number of temporary deaths, but one kind of broke my heart; I really hope it isn't permanent. And Yip and Ell’Hakan 's days are so numbered. They are dead men walking.
Spoiler: William gets fully rehabilitated in this book, so yay. He'll be a valuable addition to Team Earth.
October 19, 2025
Having listened to the previous 12 books multiple times on Audible I couldn’t wait for book 13 to come out so I bit the bullet and got a physical copy of the book.
Another great episode in Jake’s journey. I really enjoy the analytical approach of Jake to problems as well as the well thought out and generally consistent fantasy world.
As always Jake has crazy battles and does crazy stuff. It kept me turning the pages.
If you like good LitRPG then this series is worth checking out but do start at book 1.
Another great episode in Jake’s journey. I really enjoy the analytical approach of Jake to problems as well as the well thought out and generally consistent fantasy world.
As always Jake has crazy battles and does crazy stuff. It kept me turning the pages.
If you like good LitRPG then this series is worth checking out but do start at book 1.
July 31, 2025
More fun time with Jake
I'm pretty amazed that Zogarth managed to capture my attention and with each book in this series. He seems to have really refined his storytelling to an answering degree. If you're familiar with the series, this is more of what you love, in a fresh but familiar way. I was surprised at some of the twists at the end of this book, though, which makes me even more eager to see what is in store in the next volume.
I'm pretty amazed that Zogarth managed to capture my attention and with each book in this series. He seems to have really refined his storytelling to an answering degree. If you're familiar with the series, this is more of what you love, in a fresh but familiar way. I was surprised at some of the twists at the end of this book, though, which makes me even more eager to see what is in store in the next volume.
July 31, 2025
Good:
Hurray for no more Nevermore!
Fun hanging out with friends. Sandy! Vespy! Sylphie!
Killing bad guys for fun and profit.
Protecting other planets.
Jake finally doing some crafting in his house they spent so much time making a big deal about several books ago.
Bad:
The whole moon trip.
Desolation. Didn't make for an exciting concept to fight against.
Holy Church being more idiotic than usual.
Fallen King.
Ugly:
Ell'Hakan and Yip of Yore. I'm so over this subplot.
Hurray for no more Nevermore!
Fun hanging out with friends. Sandy! Vespy! Sylphie!
Killing bad guys for fun and profit.
Protecting other planets.
Jake finally doing some crafting in his house they spent so much time making a big deal about several books ago.
Bad:
The whole moon trip.
Desolation. Didn't make for an exciting concept to fight against.
Holy Church being more idiotic than usual.
Fallen King.
Ugly:
Ell'Hakan and Yip of Yore. I'm so over this subplot.
August 6, 2025
4/5 - Reading this after reading some of the other LitRPG style books makes me like this book more. Something about this series is fun in a way that others are not. However, it does feel like there's nowhere for the book or character to go. This was a slight reminder that while the character is OP, they are only OP per their level. I am still interested where the story takes us, but I'm wondering if the author will stop the series for a while after this arc.
August 14, 2025
Back to basics, and that’s just brilliant
Unlike some, I was a fan a the Nevermore arc; it brought a myriad of environments and stories together. The character building took a back seat to simply enjoy a more linear progression. This is back to the grind of political system building with character play and ‘What’s Jake going to do now-isms’ more in line with integration arc. A solid return to earth and all the tribulations that come with it.
Unlike some, I was a fan a the Nevermore arc; it brought a myriad of environments and stories together. The character building took a back seat to simply enjoy a more linear progression. This is back to the grind of political system building with character play and ‘What’s Jake going to do now-isms’ more in line with integration arc. A solid return to earth and all the tribulations that come with it.
September 18, 2025
Good book
I took me awhile to get around to reading it, because I wasn't interested in a moon trip, but turns out that was only a small portion. Thoroughly enjoyed the event so far.
Though if Yip actually reaches the point he beats Viper, that would be very disappointing. Too many novels have the untouchable mentor or some undeafeatable character killed by a villian as a shocking twist to establish their threat.
I took me awhile to get around to reading it, because I wasn't interested in a moon trip, but turns out that was only a small portion. Thoroughly enjoyed the event so far.
Though if Yip actually reaches the point he beats Viper, that would be very disappointing. Too many novels have the untouchable mentor or some undeafeatable character killed by a villian as a shocking twist to establish their threat.
July 27, 2025
Good Book Awesome Series
This book kind of drags as the galaxy is cut off from the gods and each planet with people must face a chimera beast tide. Our boy and finishes their challenge within hours and goes on to help others for levels and just get the event over with. His nemesis is using the event to subjugate other planets.
This book kind of drags as the galaxy is cut off from the gods and each planet with people must face a chimera beast tide. Our boy and finishes their challenge within hours and goes on to help others for levels and just get the event over with. His nemesis is using the event to subjugate other planets.
July 27, 2025
I read each of these books too quickly to adequately review the individual books so I’m just throwing it all in this one.
I like these books but some of these arcs are taking fucking forever man. I think the only series I’ve read where it takes longer to progress is Defiance of the Fall. Also fuck the Ell’haikan fucker he sucks
I like these books but some of these arcs are taking fucking forever man. I think the only series I’ve read where it takes longer to progress is Defiance of the Fall. Also fuck the Ell’haikan fucker he sucks
July 28, 2025
Great addition to the series.
The next system event has some interesting twists. Jake messes up, and the event is more than Jake just beating more powerful opponents. It was nice to have a new villain to fight, but the book ends on a cliffhanger. Honestly, the only downside is we end up with more questions than answers.
The next system event has some interesting twists. Jake messes up, and the event is more than Jake just beating more powerful opponents. It was nice to have a new villain to fight, but the book ends on a cliffhanger. Honestly, the only downside is we end up with more questions than answers.
July 28, 2025
Great new entry into the Primal Hunter Series!
There is a lot to like in this new entry of the Primal Hunter series. The story progressed well with new story lines beginning, mistakes by Jake that have major repercussions, and a deepening enmity between two protagonists. Can't wait till the next installment!
There is a lot to like in this new entry of the Primal Hunter series. The story progressed well with new story lines beginning, mistakes by Jake that have major repercussions, and a deepening enmity between two protagonists. Can't wait till the next installment!
August 2, 2025
This was once a fun, engaging series. It had become drawn out and boring. The main character was driven and served only his own purpose. He is now a moronic adrenaline junkie who is reminiscent of a social media idiot. The author clearly has become self-indulgent and no longer is trying to write an entertaining book. I see no point in continuing this series.
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