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Riftside #2
Riftside 2: A LitRPG Fantasy Adventure
Ash Aldrich forged a legend with his soul hammer, Roq. Now, the real fight begins.
A newly-minted Hammerlord, Ash, finally has a home of his own and a party he’d fight and die for. The next chapter in his life is about to start, but along with that come many responsibilities, like…where do they put the monster trophies? And who gets what room? Sometimes it is good to have simple problems as every new dawn somehow piles on more and more dangers on his plate.
House Domitius is still coming for the smithy and for Ash’s parents. They will stop at nothing, when a familiar face returns with reinforcement, even bending the guild and bank to their whim, or using deadly force.
The Hive Mind unleashes newly evolved horrors at Sentinel Station, and every new wave is more dangerous than the last. Holding the monsters back only serves to prolong the Dawnwatch’s fall, but there’s not much they can do with an even greater threat looming Riftside. Something is picking off adventuring teams one by one, and leaving no witnesses. Peace has become a luxury no one in Dawnwatch can afford.
But the greatest challenge may even come from within, as Roq demands his own breakthrough, and the party weighs on keeping him secret from even Nabeeh and their closest allies.
Fans of Riftside 1 will devour this explosive sequel. If you crave relentless progression, strategic party combat, epic loot, and a crafting system with real stakes, your next addiction is here.
The Riftside war is escalating. Don't get left behind
A newly-minted Hammerlord, Ash, finally has a home of his own and a party he’d fight and die for. The next chapter in his life is about to start, but along with that come many responsibilities, like…where do they put the monster trophies? And who gets what room? Sometimes it is good to have simple problems as every new dawn somehow piles on more and more dangers on his plate.
House Domitius is still coming for the smithy and for Ash’s parents. They will stop at nothing, when a familiar face returns with reinforcement, even bending the guild and bank to their whim, or using deadly force.
The Hive Mind unleashes newly evolved horrors at Sentinel Station, and every new wave is more dangerous than the last. Holding the monsters back only serves to prolong the Dawnwatch’s fall, but there’s not much they can do with an even greater threat looming Riftside. Something is picking off adventuring teams one by one, and leaving no witnesses. Peace has become a luxury no one in Dawnwatch can afford.
But the greatest challenge may even come from within, as Roq demands his own breakthrough, and the party weighs on keeping him secret from even Nabeeh and their closest allies.
Fans of Riftside 1 will devour this explosive sequel. If you crave relentless progression, strategic party combat, epic loot, and a crafting system with real stakes, your next addiction is here.
The Riftside war is escalating. Don't get left behind
- GenresFantasy
903 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 8, 2025
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July 23, 2025
Wow! Book 2! Soooooooo freakintastic! This seems to be building up to one of the best trilogies evarrr! I would've liked to listen to the audio by Soundbooth Theater, but it was unavailable, poo! But when I see that moarr words are in the wild, I can't help myself I just gotta read 'em.
Yeah, Ash and his team are powering up, and Eryn is next in line to achieve her Class! And with Roq's help looting is even more lucrative, as he can point out the monster corpses that hold mind gems. So yeah Ash's team is really cleaning up. And Ash's Pa has it good by Smithing the monster parts brought back, making rare and legendary armor and weapons!!! And wow, Roq is awesome a Soul Weapon that thinks, a Smithing Hammer! Together Ash and Roq not only slay monsters, but they to craft along side his Pa! Both Smithing legendary gear! And now there's Arclight another Soul Forged Weapon, Eryn's Bow! And man, Roq and Arclight squabble like children! Too funny 🤣.
Yeah you're gonna hafta grab the book to see what Hive Mind and noble House Domitius are up to!
Here's some quotes for y'all:
Maybe they eat too much cheese? Cheese makes creatures strong, yes-yes! Very strengthening!"
"Hammer wants to bonk powerful monsters. Drink blood. Grow stronger.”
“Her singing sounds remarkably like a mating call for monsters.”
"Revenge is a dish well made with rat.”
“Blood and breakage! Again! Do it again! Oh, wait, you can’t, but we need to do this again! I love it! It’s like drinking a cocktail of mixed milks and pies!”
Yeah, Ash and his team are powering up, and Eryn is next in line to achieve her Class! And with Roq's help looting is even more lucrative, as he can point out the monster corpses that hold mind gems. So yeah Ash's team is really cleaning up. And Ash's Pa has it good by Smithing the monster parts brought back, making rare and legendary armor and weapons!!! And wow, Roq is awesome a Soul Weapon that thinks, a Smithing Hammer! Together Ash and Roq not only slay monsters, but they to craft along side his Pa! Both Smithing legendary gear! And now there's Arclight another Soul Forged Weapon, Eryn's Bow! And man, Roq and Arclight squabble like children! Too funny 🤣.
Yeah you're gonna hafta grab the book to see what Hive Mind and noble House Domitius are up to!
Here's some quotes for y'all:
Maybe they eat too much cheese? Cheese makes creatures strong, yes-yes! Very strengthening!"
"Hammer wants to bonk powerful monsters. Drink blood. Grow stronger.”
“Her singing sounds remarkably like a mating call for monsters.”
"Revenge is a dish well made with rat.”
“Blood and breakage! Again! Do it again! Oh, wait, you can’t, but we need to do this again! I love it! It’s like drinking a cocktail of mixed milks and pies!”
July 17, 2025
4 1⁄2 stars?
It appears that proofreading Is a lost art ! The story itself It's worth 5 stars but Silly mistakes It breaks you from the story And causes frustration. Most of the mistakes are Regressive stats and the inability to use a calculator. In chapter 11 The character sheet showed A set of stars, Then in 20 They showed even less stats than before And the numbers didn't add up to the total , This was recurring theme throughout. There was an extreme saving grace though...all I will say is "meow,meow,meow".
It appears that proofreading Is a lost art ! The story itself It's worth 5 stars but Silly mistakes It breaks you from the story And causes frustration. Most of the mistakes are Regressive stats and the inability to use a calculator. In chapter 11 The character sheet showed A set of stars, Then in 20 They showed even less stats than before And the numbers didn't add up to the total , This was recurring theme throughout. There was an extreme saving grace though...all I will say is "meow,meow,meow".
July 8, 2025
A smashing good time!
You know how there's a lot of times a "book 2 slump" with series? Yah, not happening here! Continued action and humor abound, and things keep heating up as the Hive Mind keeps trying to get Roq brought back to the fold whether he likes it or not. Then there's the noble buggers up to their shenanigans! The team just can't catch a break! But they're up to the task! To quote the great MC Hammer "It's hammer time!"
You know how there's a lot of times a "book 2 slump" with series? Yah, not happening here! Continued action and humor abound, and things keep heating up as the Hive Mind keeps trying to get Roq brought back to the fold whether he likes it or not. Then there's the noble buggers up to their shenanigans! The team just can't catch a break! But they're up to the task! To quote the great MC Hammer "It's hammer time!"
November 16, 2025
Another great entry. This book has everything that the previous book had that made it so fun. There is funny banter, fast advancement and an immersive world to visit. The plot was engaging. The climax got a little chaotic. I wish events would have unfolded more straight-forward. Team-rocketing antagonists are also kind of annoying. I generally enjoy resolution and then moving onto the next arc. I am still excited to see what happens next.
August 3, 2025
Great continuation of the series
Great continuation of the series . Read the first book on MY ,realigning a whim , loved it when then grabbed book 2 . Everything has developed really well , characters are balanced and the developing story arcs are top notch. Loved that the MC is developing but.isn't seriously OP , a typical litrpg problem .overall highly recommend
Great continuation of the series . Read the first book on MY ,realigning a whim , loved it when then grabbed book 2 . Everything has developed really well , characters are balanced and the developing story arcs are top notch. Loved that the MC is developing but.isn't seriously OP , a typical litrpg problem .overall highly recommend
July 8, 2025
Great second installment
The pacing of Riftside 2 was exciting, setting Ash against both human and monstrous threats. The stats added to the story without consuming it. Great installment.
The pacing of Riftside 2 was exciting, setting Ash against both human and monstrous threats. The stats added to the story without consuming it. Great installment.
July 15, 2025
An outstanding book and devoured in record time!
This book gripped me from the start. Pace is well done with all aspects defined in an excellent story and a frustrating cliff hanger!
This book gripped me from the start. Pace is well done with all aspects defined in an excellent story and a frustrating cliff hanger!
August 18, 2025
Rockin'
Fast paced, good characters and they evolve. Magic framework seems well set-up and stays consistent. Martial framework could use some help but its not terrible. Epilogue is actually not bad. We're not left as happy as I might want but for now we're at a good resting place
Fast paced, good characters and they evolve. Magic framework seems well set-up and stays consistent. Martial framework could use some help but its not terrible. Epilogue is actually not bad. We're not left as happy as I might want but for now we're at a good resting place
September 27, 2025
I’m really liking this series.
It’s a post-post apocalypse story, where humans have adapted to it and seem to be striving forward.
I really enjoyed the main character and his crew around him. Definitely a series to keep an eye out for.
It’s a post-post apocalypse story, where humans have adapted to it and seem to be striving forward.
I really enjoyed the main character and his crew around him. Definitely a series to keep an eye out for.
November 15, 2025
I Absolutely enjoyed this book from start to finish; it was extremely hard to put down. The pacing was really good, and the character building, just like the first one, was excellent. I absolutely cannot wait for the next book.
August 7, 2025
Very good read
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who likes LitRPG and progression types of books with lots of action.
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who likes LitRPG and progression types of books with lots of action.
September 9, 2025
Excellent 2 book series so far
I am seriously hoping That the authors Are planning another book It seems I have been hooked Excellent excellent read
I am seriously hoping That the authors Are planning another book It seems I have been hooked Excellent excellent read
September 28, 2025
greed, arrogance and the need to destroy those below you are a poison that is nobility. they may have bit off more than they can chew
September 30, 2025
Wow
Awesome once again I really struggled to put this one down in just had to know what ash and his party would do and what amazing gear they would create next
Awesome once again I really struggled to put this one down in just had to know what ash and his party would do and what amazing gear they would create next
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