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Reincarnation of the Death God #1
Reincarnation of the Death God Book 1
Defy destiny. Ascend beyond the realm of gods.
For thousands of years, the cycle of fate repeats the Death God is reborn, only to be slain by a [Hero] chosen by the Goddess of Life. Having reached the peak of power just like his predecessors who died before him, Nox the Death God realizes something they never did— that resisting his fate is pointless, so he accepts his death.
But that was all a part of his plan to break the cycle of destiny once and for all.
By altering the reincarnation process to retain his memories before his death, he wakes up in the body of Eli— a recently-murdered orphan in the small city of Velmond. With a large portion of both his death magic abilities and his vast pool of mana from his previous life, he completes the first part of his plan and given himself a real chance of escaping his inevitable demise in this life.
The next step to achieving his goal is by becoming a [Healer] and enrolling into the Holy Academy of the Church of Life… the very same organization that killed him in his past life. So he will have to hide his true identity, all the while also dealing with bandits, monsters, and the mysterious Avatars of Death that came about during the ten years after his passing.
And the final step of his plan? Transcend the power of even gods by becoming stronger than ever before.
For thousands of years, the cycle of fate repeats the Death God is reborn, only to be slain by a [Hero] chosen by the Goddess of Life. Having reached the peak of power just like his predecessors who died before him, Nox the Death God realizes something they never did— that resisting his fate is pointless, so he accepts his death.
But that was all a part of his plan to break the cycle of destiny once and for all.
By altering the reincarnation process to retain his memories before his death, he wakes up in the body of Eli— a recently-murdered orphan in the small city of Velmond. With a large portion of both his death magic abilities and his vast pool of mana from his previous life, he completes the first part of his plan and given himself a real chance of escaping his inevitable demise in this life.
The next step to achieving his goal is by becoming a [Healer] and enrolling into the Holy Academy of the Church of Life… the very same organization that killed him in his past life. So he will have to hide his true identity, all the while also dealing with bandits, monsters, and the mysterious Avatars of Death that came about during the ten years after his passing.
And the final step of his plan? Transcend the power of even gods by becoming stronger than ever before.
- GenresFantasy
525 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 29, 2025
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November 2, 2025
This is a pretty standard but enjoyable OP reincarnation story if you can get past the writing.
Plot - 7/10, Character - 8/10, Setting and Mechanics - 7/10, Writing - 4/10, Enjoyment - 6/10
Plot
The story follows a Death God, who's the latest in a long line of Death Gods, futilely attempting to kill the Goddess of Life, but fated to die in a mutually destructive fight with the current generation's Hero. It's a cycle that endlessly repeats until the Death God Nox uses a death ritual to reincarnate, leaving the Hero alive and fostering a seed of doubt.
It's a solid premise slightly held back by generic OP character tropes mixed with a magic school arc, which I often find hard to take seriously compared to other things our character is involved with. There's nothing wrong with a story that delivers exactly what you expect though, so overall it still worked.
Character
This was the strongest part of the story for me since our MC, along with a few others, are a bit more self-reflective than usual and you can see some ego and personality at times. Many gamelit stories just spend a lot of internal monologue listing all the classes and skills and how they're "game-changers."
This story shows us how the Hero has struggled with doubt after her battle with Nox 10 years ago. We also learn a bit about how our MC wasn't necessarily a bad guy, but was hunted merely for being born with Death God as a class. Pretty standard sympathetic villain stuff, but also played straight rather than the teenage edgelord villainy we often see.
Setting and Mechanics
I'm always a bit of a sucker for gamelit systems where people aren't entirely in control of their class assignments since it incorporates the idea of fate and what a person is willing to do to take some semblance of control back from a faceless system. The classes in this story aren't totally random, the person is usually offered choices based on their past behaviors. It makes for an interesting world though where you might have people born into poor circumstances, having to scrape to make a living and consequently only being offered limited classes.
Maybe it's a little too downer for people who simply want escapist fantasy, but it's a nice change of pace here and there. Having an OP MC who can put people in their place somewhat balances it for people who want to have a good time.
Writing
The writing needs a lot of work and will be the main obstacle preventing many people from getting into this. The prose was riddled with nonsensical preposition use, about a hundred more em dashes than I wanted to see, and repetition as seen in lines such as: And a boy tackled the guard to the ground, knocking the weapon off his hands and Nicky tumbled onto the ground as she dropped her sling to the ground.
If you want to destroy your liver, then take a drink every time a character either taps a finger on their chin or scratches the back of their head to show they're thinking about something.
I will say that despite the prose and grammar being so rough, it never really caused me any confusion or difficulty understanding the scene, which I suppose is the most important thing.
Enjoyment
Overall I enjoyed this and the characterization somewhat won me over despite the writing. I have a hard time giving this 4 stars since it's very generic, but ultimately I'd still recommend people to give this a try. If you can get past the writing, the story has promise and the author kept things moving along. I'll most likely check out the second volume and hope to see the positive traits grow and take center stage.
Plot - 7/10, Character - 8/10, Setting and Mechanics - 7/10, Writing - 4/10, Enjoyment - 6/10
Plot
The story follows a Death God, who's the latest in a long line of Death Gods, futilely attempting to kill the Goddess of Life, but fated to die in a mutually destructive fight with the current generation's Hero. It's a cycle that endlessly repeats until the Death God Nox uses a death ritual to reincarnate, leaving the Hero alive and fostering a seed of doubt.
It's a solid premise slightly held back by generic OP character tropes mixed with a magic school arc, which I often find hard to take seriously compared to other things our character is involved with. There's nothing wrong with a story that delivers exactly what you expect though, so overall it still worked.
Character
This was the strongest part of the story for me since our MC, along with a few others, are a bit more self-reflective than usual and you can see some ego and personality at times. Many gamelit stories just spend a lot of internal monologue listing all the classes and skills and how they're "game-changers."
This story shows us how the Hero has struggled with doubt after her battle with Nox 10 years ago. We also learn a bit about how our MC wasn't necessarily a bad guy, but was hunted merely for being born with Death God as a class. Pretty standard sympathetic villain stuff, but also played straight rather than the teenage edgelord villainy we often see.
Setting and Mechanics
I'm always a bit of a sucker for gamelit systems where people aren't entirely in control of their class assignments since it incorporates the idea of fate and what a person is willing to do to take some semblance of control back from a faceless system. The classes in this story aren't totally random, the person is usually offered choices based on their past behaviors. It makes for an interesting world though where you might have people born into poor circumstances, having to scrape to make a living and consequently only being offered limited classes.
Maybe it's a little too downer for people who simply want escapist fantasy, but it's a nice change of pace here and there. Having an OP MC who can put people in their place somewhat balances it for people who want to have a good time.
Writing
The writing needs a lot of work and will be the main obstacle preventing many people from getting into this. The prose was riddled with nonsensical preposition use, about a hundred more em dashes than I wanted to see, and repetition as seen in lines such as: And a boy tackled the guard to the ground, knocking the weapon off his hands and Nicky tumbled onto the ground as she dropped her sling to the ground.
If you want to destroy your liver, then take a drink every time a character either taps a finger on their chin or scratches the back of their head to show they're thinking about something.
I will say that despite the prose and grammar being so rough, it never really caused me any confusion or difficulty understanding the scene, which I suppose is the most important thing.
Enjoyment
Overall I enjoyed this and the characterization somewhat won me over despite the writing. I have a hard time giving this 4 stars since it's very generic, but ultimately I'd still recommend people to give this a try. If you can get past the writing, the story has promise and the author kept things moving along. I'll most likely check out the second volume and hope to see the positive traits grow and take center stage.
July 8, 2025
The book starts as a juvenile litrpg story but gets more complex later on.
The origin plot is a bit confused. Firstly, if the character of the death god (and his helpers) changes every time it seems to be no real circle and said helpers have no reason to sacrifice themselves to get out of the circle.. Secondly, if the classes depend on character choices and achievements the MC and his demon friends can't be the good guys..
Downgraded for constantly using they/them for single persons.
Criticism and comments
If the death god is constantly being killed and replaced by another they are no real gods in my opinion. What is the result of absent death gods? People still die apparently.
The deadly secret about the MC's identity is kind of a joke. So many people know or instantly realise d who he is..
I am really disgusted by the use of they /them for single persons!
The origin plot is a bit confused. Firstly, if the character of the death god (and his helpers) changes every time it seems to be no real circle and said helpers have no reason to sacrifice themselves to get out of the circle.. Secondly, if the classes depend on character choices and achievements the MC and his demon friends can't be the good guys..
Downgraded for constantly using they/them for single persons.
Criticism and comments
If the death god is constantly being killed and replaced by another they are no real gods in my opinion. What is the result of absent death gods? People still die apparently.
The deadly secret about the MC's identity is kind of a joke. So many people know or instantly realise d who he is..
I am really disgusted by the use of they /them for single persons!
September 20, 2025
strong story; weak writing
The story is strong and told pretty well - god reincarnated trying to break a cycle of destruction.
My main problem is the writing. I suppose if the target market is 13-year-olds it’s fine, but it’s pretty simplistic and I think hurts the ability to develop the characters beyond a basic flat profile.
I’ll probably keep reading the series but it’s on the edge of me abandoning because of the weak writing
The story is strong and told pretty well - god reincarnated trying to break a cycle of destruction.
My main problem is the writing. I suppose if the target market is 13-year-olds it’s fine, but it’s pretty simplistic and I think hurts the ability to develop the characters beyond a basic flat profile.
I’ll probably keep reading the series but it’s on the edge of me abandoning because of the weak writing
August 2, 2025
It started out good
I liked the way it started, but then it just kind of nose dived into cliche after cliche. I also dont understand why the author kept on using Italics for things?
I also think they setup too many plot hooks. It means that there will likely be a lot of plot holes in the future, or else the following books will be too cluttered to be legible.
I liked the way it started, but then it just kind of nose dived into cliche after cliche. I also dont understand why the author kept on using Italics for things?
I also think they setup too many plot hooks. It means that there will likely be a lot of plot holes in the future, or else the following books will be too cluttered to be legible.
June 24, 2025
Good book for 12 year olds
DNF, I tried but it was far too meant for young kids. No complexity, no depths. Just shallow and simple surface writing. Big shiny and explosions type of distractions.
Example? The book is about some Death God who had a huge plan and reincarnated to break a cycle of death and rebirth then death by hero yes?
Yet First, he has no real plans once reborn seems to be winging it. Like his class? He has no plans for how to get a good class, takes the most basic thing he finds by accident. If you are some great Death God who developed some complex ritual to be reborn with your memories. You'd think you'd actually have a plan. Step by step how to unlock some powerful class, what to do once get that class. Maybe even hide secret caches of things to help you.
Second. It's a big ol secret he's the death god. If anyone finds out, all his plans are ruined and everything everyone sacrificed will be for nothing...so what does he do? TELLS EVERYONE HE MEETS!
First tells the first two people he meets, then gets into a fight and tells three more strangers!
What the hell?
If this is such a powerful important secret, kill them all. The girl, the boy, the adult stranger. Just kill them and be safe. Ending the cycle is far more important than just three lives with millions have died in the past for this.
Or you know. Don't tell them in the first place. Make up some excuse and not just boldly go showing off them make people guess and say it then explain it to others. How stupid is this?
So yes, that's the sort of basic bargain bin writing this is. Be like a spy coming to your country to stop some huge threat and having to keep it utterly secret. Then telling the very first people he sees when getting off the plane!
DNF, I tried but it was far too meant for young kids. No complexity, no depths. Just shallow and simple surface writing. Big shiny and explosions type of distractions.
Example? The book is about some Death God who had a huge plan and reincarnated to break a cycle of death and rebirth then death by hero yes?
Yet First, he has no real plans once reborn seems to be winging it. Like his class? He has no plans for how to get a good class, takes the most basic thing he finds by accident. If you are some great Death God who developed some complex ritual to be reborn with your memories. You'd think you'd actually have a plan. Step by step how to unlock some powerful class, what to do once get that class. Maybe even hide secret caches of things to help you.
Second. It's a big ol secret he's the death god. If anyone finds out, all his plans are ruined and everything everyone sacrificed will be for nothing...so what does he do? TELLS EVERYONE HE MEETS!
First tells the first two people he meets, then gets into a fight and tells three more strangers!
What the hell?
If this is such a powerful important secret, kill them all. The girl, the boy, the adult stranger. Just kill them and be safe. Ending the cycle is far more important than just three lives with millions have died in the past for this.
Or you know. Don't tell them in the first place. Make up some excuse and not just boldly go showing off them make people guess and say it then explain it to others. How stupid is this?
So yes, that's the sort of basic bargain bin writing this is. Be like a spy coming to your country to stop some huge threat and having to keep it utterly secret. Then telling the very first people he sees when getting off the plane!
June 4, 2025
if you like a slow burn story, excellent MC you will enjoy this book
Good story, excellent world building, smart MC. The MC is not as OP as you would think. I’m giving this book for stars, even though I do not like reincarnated appearing back in children’s bodies. It seems like as a child you can do very little as far as fighting and having to keep your skills secret. But that’s just my opinion besides that the story is slow paste so if you are interested in a faster paced more action oriented book. This one is not it. Also, if you don’t like books, taking place in academies, like magic, academies or fighting arenas, you will not like this book. I haven’t decided if I’m going to read the next book, but you may like this type of story.
Good story, excellent world building, smart MC. The MC is not as OP as you would think. I’m giving this book for stars, even though I do not like reincarnated appearing back in children’s bodies. It seems like as a child you can do very little as far as fighting and having to keep your skills secret. But that’s just my opinion besides that the story is slow paste so if you are interested in a faster paced more action oriented book. This one is not it. Also, if you don’t like books, taking place in academies, like magic, academies or fighting arenas, you will not like this book. I haven’t decided if I’m going to read the next book, but you may like this type of story.
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August 31, 2025Mixed feelings
While I personally enjoy a good mastermind character that doesn't necessarily suffer failures and setbacks, there were things that I disliked. I do have to say that a regressor story filled with failure feels pointless anyway.
Anyway, my gripe comes down to the overall adversary setup. I can't get into details without spoilers. But it feels like the given titles and positions displayed by the system are lies without that being the actual premise.
A god with no dominion over his namesake, another guy who appears to have more than he should...
The plots and schemes are a bit ridiculous and confusing. They're also darker and more serious than the tone set by the slow paced and humorous narrative.
Hopefully, I'll appreciate the story more after book two.
While I personally enjoy a good mastermind character that doesn't necessarily suffer failures and setbacks, there were things that I disliked. I do have to say that a regressor story filled with failure feels pointless anyway.
Anyway, my gripe comes down to the overall adversary setup. I can't get into details without spoilers. But it feels like the given titles and positions displayed by the system are lies without that being the actual premise.
A god with no dominion over his namesake, another guy who appears to have more than he should...
The plots and schemes are a bit ridiculous and confusing. They're also darker and more serious than the tone set by the slow paced and humorous narrative.
Hopefully, I'll appreciate the story more after book two.
June 19, 2025
Very good story with intricate plot.
Really enjoyed this read. Was a bit slow, sometimes meandered a little. But the overall plot line really grew. The action when it happens is good however short. The main character in supporting cast dialogue feels natural and the characters acts logical for what we know of what he's trying to accomplish. It's not really clear yet who the ultimate bad guy is, there's a lot of shades of gray. Overall, really enjoyed the story and can't wait for book 2.
Really enjoyed this read. Was a bit slow, sometimes meandered a little. But the overall plot line really grew. The action when it happens is good however short. The main character in supporting cast dialogue feels natural and the characters acts logical for what we know of what he's trying to accomplish. It's not really clear yet who the ultimate bad guy is, there's a lot of shades of gray. Overall, really enjoyed the story and can't wait for book 2.
August 23, 2025
Interesting concept
I picked up this book because I was intrigued by the concept of a death god breaking free of the shackles of fate. It did not disappoint. There were mysteries everywhere that were interesting enough for me to want to know where they led. The MC had a plan and he is going to see it thru regardless of who he has to kill. This is almost but not quite like the demon lord getting a second chance at life. This also lets us see what happens after the demon lord is killed and what the hero does. I really want to know what happens next. So, off to the next book.
I picked up this book because I was intrigued by the concept of a death god breaking free of the shackles of fate. It did not disappoint. There were mysteries everywhere that were interesting enough for me to want to know where they led. The MC had a plan and he is going to see it thru regardless of who he has to kill. This is almost but not quite like the demon lord getting a second chance at life. This also lets us see what happens after the demon lord is killed and what the hero does. I really want to know what happens next. So, off to the next book.
October 10, 2025
It was extremely wordy. I could skip half of what was written and perfectly follow the plot still. It was just too much, so at the halfway mark I started skipping paragraphs--lo and behold, reading became much more enjoyable and I didn't miss a thing. The author clearly lacks skill in conciseness.
The author inserts "huh?" at the end of a lot of dialog, so much that it really got on my nerves.
Those issues aside, it was your standard powerful being reincarnation story, which I happen to really like, and this one was crafted well.
The author inserts "huh?" at the end of a lot of dialog, so much that it really got on my nerves.
Those issues aside, it was your standard powerful being reincarnation story, which I happen to really like, and this one was crafted well.
December 20, 2025
Good
Nox is a really cool main character IMO. I like the idea and the main plot is really interesting to me.
There were some parts where I feel like the sentences were really wordy and could have been said much simpler, and some of the interactions with other characters felt a little robotic.
It's definitely a slower paced book which takes a little while to get going, but I found it pretty good at keeping the ball rolling.
Definitely good enough for me to jump straight into book two.
On to the next!
Nox is a really cool main character IMO. I like the idea and the main plot is really interesting to me.
There were some parts where I feel like the sentences were really wordy and could have been said much simpler, and some of the interactions with other characters felt a little robotic.
It's definitely a slower paced book which takes a little while to get going, but I found it pretty good at keeping the ball rolling.
Definitely good enough for me to jump straight into book two.
On to the next!
December 12, 2025
Pleasant Read
It’s a pleasant read. It’s brief, but I’m also a very fast reader with much more time available to do so than others. So brief might be subjective and only pertain to a few fast readers. Regardless, I like the MC and supporting characters. This was a fun read. I think most litRPG readers will enjoy the series. Looking forward to continuing series. Have to know how it ends :)
It’s a pleasant read. It’s brief, but I’m also a very fast reader with much more time available to do so than others. So brief might be subjective and only pertain to a few fast readers. Regardless, I like the MC and supporting characters. This was a fun read. I think most litRPG readers will enjoy the series. Looking forward to continuing series. Have to know how it ends :)
August 13, 2025
simple but satisfying
Not unreadable, if lacking in complexity. Reads like an anime, complete with the well skilled protagonist showing some secret technique and wiping the floor with his opponent.
The main mystery about the true nature of the hero and the god she is destined to slay keeps me coming back.
Not unreadable, if lacking in complexity. Reads like an anime, complete with the well skilled protagonist showing some secret technique and wiping the floor with his opponent.
The main mystery about the true nature of the hero and the god she is destined to slay keeps me coming back.
November 7, 2025
Cringe slop
The dialogue is childish and cringe, like this low budget kid shows no one remembers. The MC is a complete idiot, not a single functioning brain cell. He is supposedly a reincarnated God, but he thinks and acts like an angsty teen with a white knight complex. Everything about this book is just... No.
The dialogue is childish and cringe, like this low budget kid shows no one remembers. The MC is a complete idiot, not a single functioning brain cell. He is supposedly a reincarnated God, but he thinks and acts like an angsty teen with a white knight complex. Everything about this book is just... No.
June 2, 2025
This book was a lot of fun. Yes, the MC is OP, but it's just so fun. Do yourself a favor and pick up this book. Then, after you are done, go read the rest of the story on Royal Road
Highly recommended
Highly recommended
June 5, 2025
Very well balanced story
A sensible MC. Very high quality story. Well plotted. Immersive slow build. Interesting plot. Well paced. Excellent character web. Well built settings. Highly recommend.
A sensible MC. Very high quality story. Well plotted. Immersive slow build. Interesting plot. Well paced. Excellent character web. Well built settings. Highly recommend.
June 23, 2025
OP Spell-slinging MC
I would highly recommend this to people who enjoy any of the following: reincarnation stories, op MCs, good ol' fashioned spell-slinging, and actually well written characters that aren't stupid.
I would highly recommend this to people who enjoy any of the following: reincarnation stories, op MCs, good ol' fashioned spell-slinging, and actually well written characters that aren't stupid.
June 28, 2025
Not even sure what % I made it to but meh. The MC is a god… that apparently can’t keep his mouth shut because he tells everyone he meets he’s the death god. Except he’s a 13 year old kid now.
Ya I am lost in that description also… DNF
Ya I am lost in that description also… DNF
July 5, 2025
A good read
I really like this book. It seems to flow really well. The one thing that I'm not a big fan of is the plan that the death God has is never revealed and has no idea what happened to his friends from his previous incarnation
I really like this book. It seems to flow really well. The one thing that I'm not a big fan of is the plan that the death God has is never revealed and has no idea what happened to his friends from his previous incarnation
August 16, 2025
Engaging Story
As it says in the title, an OP MC. However, the MC is well written and likeable, and the story flows well with enough to keep the reader interested. Looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
As it says in the title, an OP MC. However, the MC is well written and likeable, and the story flows well with enough to keep the reader interested. Looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
August 28, 2025
Just fun
Very interesting storyline as well as both a good magical and martial framework. The epilogue was interesting as well. Everyone is safe ish problems for the next book are mentioned and we are left with a grin from the last sentence.
Very interesting storyline as well as both a good magical and martial framework. The epilogue was interesting as well. Everyone is safe ish problems for the next book are mentioned and we are left with a grin from the last sentence.
October 3, 2025
Slow burn
This is definitely a sloth burn. Yes, that was intentional. All the players are being strategically placed on the board; the game is set. Who will win and defy destiny? I liked this first book quite a bit. On to the next.
This is definitely a sloth burn. Yes, that was intentional. All the players are being strategically placed on the board; the game is set. Who will win and defy destiny? I liked this first book quite a bit. On to the next.
June 4, 2025
Fun reading
He is a bit op but still enjoying the read having to do with the past and present, like how the book only told what the church wanted
He is a bit op but still enjoying the read having to do with the past and present, like how the book only told what the church wanted
June 4, 2025
Good read
Love that the "evil" guy wants to stop all the death. Hope here is a 2nd book. Good, Evil, or something else?
Love that the "evil" guy wants to stop all the death. Hope here is a 2nd book. Good, Evil, or something else?
June 4, 2025
Good read
I enjoyed reading this book and I recommend this book to anyone who likes LitRPG and progression type of books with lots of action and an apocalypse type theme.
I enjoyed reading this book and I recommend this book to anyone who likes LitRPG and progression type of books with lots of action and an apocalypse type theme.
June 10, 2025
Generally a good story & pleasant read, but the constant atrocious grammar on just about every page is grossly distracting. Otherwise I'd rate it higher. Do copy editors not exist anymore?
June 10, 2025
Nice!
Fun story, much better than I expected. Moves along nicely and a fun read. Stats are nicely done. Good world building.
Fun story, much better than I expected. Moves along nicely and a fun read. Stats are nicely done. Good world building.
June 12, 2025
This was written cheaply. The main character had no personality. The side characters are all stereotypical. The pacing is boring.
June 18, 2025
Childish.
Low quality writing. It feels like the author used some pre-made templates to create part of the book, but these templates don't match the premises.
Low quality writing. It feels like the author used some pre-made templates to create part of the book, but these templates don't match the premises.
June 21, 2025
Great book
Great book hard to quit reading very enjoyable reading . The story line was very well good kept your interest in the book can't wait for the next book
Great book hard to quit reading very enjoyable reading . The story line was very well good kept your interest in the book can't wait for the next book
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