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The Last Paladin #5
The Last Paladin #5
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The Last Paladin (Book #6):
The Last Paladin (Book #7):
It seemed the Empire’s upper crust was finally starting to grasp a hard the age of impunity was coming to an end—and that every action, no matter how veiled by privilege or title, carried consequences.
But even if some of the Princes had begun to understand that, accepting it was another matter entirely. Because for the most zealous among them, power mattered more than the Empire itself.
And if preserving their dominion meant igniting a war within the Empire’s very heart—so be it.
They’d burn it all down before letting it slip from their control.
The Last Paladin (Book #6):
The Last Paladin (Book #7):
It seemed the Empire’s upper crust was finally starting to grasp a hard the age of impunity was coming to an end—and that every action, no matter how veiled by privilege or title, carried consequences.
But even if some of the Princes had begun to understand that, accepting it was another matter entirely. Because for the most zealous among them, power mattered more than the Empire itself.
And if preserving their dominion meant igniting a war within the Empire’s very heart—so be it.
They’d burn it all down before letting it slip from their control.
- GenresFantasyUrban Fantasy
321 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 28, 2025
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May 30, 2026
👑 CONSEQUENCES FOR THE ELITE: THE EMPIRE BURNS 👑
In Book 5, the age of impunity officially ends. Savarovsky delivers an explosive, high-stakes installment where the corrupt nobility must finally face the reckoning they've spent four books trying to avoid.
“They would burn the Empire to its very foundations before letting dominion slip from their grasp.”
⚖️ The Vibe Check:
If you love the dark, uncompromising political intrigue of a historical fantasy epic mixed with the relentless power-climbing mechanics of Defiance of the Fall, this volume will keep you pinned to your seat. It is tense, calculating, and aggressively satisfying.
📖 The Rundown:
After rebuilding his footing and systematically dismantling local threats in the previous arcs, our Paladin of Darkness forces the Empire's upper crust to face a terrifying reality: privilege no longer guarantees immunity. However, as the corrupt Princes realize their control is slipping, they choose escalation over surrender.
Book 5 transitions the series into a full-blown clash of sovereignties. Rather than standard dungeon crawls, the narrative shifts to the heart of imperial power. The plot is a masterclass in tension, as zealous factions prepare to ignite an internal war that threatens to consume the entire realm just to preserve their titles.
🔥 Why This Installment Shines:
High-Stakes Escalation: The transition from localized urban progression to sweeping geopolitical stakes is handled brilliantly. The consequences feel massive and genuine.
Uncompromising Protagonist: Watching the MC use his unique elemental and darkness-based affinity to outmaneuver arrogant nobility remains the absolute highlight of Savarovsky’s writing.
Fast Cinematic Pacing: At just over 300 pages, Magic Dome Books delivers its trademark lean, action-driven structure. There is no filler—every chapter pushes the conspiracy forward.
⚠️ A Note for the Vanguard (The Critiques):
Heavy on Politics: This volume trades a bit of raw, individual combat grinding for tense boardroom standoffs, faction posturing, and tactical planning. If you only want non-stop action, the heavy focus on imperial law and noble schemes might slow you down initially.
Strict Continuity: This is absolutely not an entry point for newcomers. The emotional payoff of watching these specific Princes squirm requires having lived through the triumphs and setbacks of books 1–4.
⭐️ THE VERDICT:
Final Rating: ⭐⭐⭐✨✨ (3.0/5)
In Book 5, the age of impunity officially ends. Savarovsky delivers an explosive, high-stakes installment where the corrupt nobility must finally face the reckoning they've spent four books trying to avoid.
“They would burn the Empire to its very foundations before letting dominion slip from their grasp.”
⚖️ The Vibe Check:
If you love the dark, uncompromising political intrigue of a historical fantasy epic mixed with the relentless power-climbing mechanics of Defiance of the Fall, this volume will keep you pinned to your seat. It is tense, calculating, and aggressively satisfying.
📖 The Rundown:
After rebuilding his footing and systematically dismantling local threats in the previous arcs, our Paladin of Darkness forces the Empire's upper crust to face a terrifying reality: privilege no longer guarantees immunity. However, as the corrupt Princes realize their control is slipping, they choose escalation over surrender.
Book 5 transitions the series into a full-blown clash of sovereignties. Rather than standard dungeon crawls, the narrative shifts to the heart of imperial power. The plot is a masterclass in tension, as zealous factions prepare to ignite an internal war that threatens to consume the entire realm just to preserve their titles.
🔥 Why This Installment Shines:
High-Stakes Escalation: The transition from localized urban progression to sweeping geopolitical stakes is handled brilliantly. The consequences feel massive and genuine.
Uncompromising Protagonist: Watching the MC use his unique elemental and darkness-based affinity to outmaneuver arrogant nobility remains the absolute highlight of Savarovsky’s writing.
Fast Cinematic Pacing: At just over 300 pages, Magic Dome Books delivers its trademark lean, action-driven structure. There is no filler—every chapter pushes the conspiracy forward.
⚠️ A Note for the Vanguard (The Critiques):
Heavy on Politics: This volume trades a bit of raw, individual combat grinding for tense boardroom standoffs, faction posturing, and tactical planning. If you only want non-stop action, the heavy focus on imperial law and noble schemes might slow you down initially.
Strict Continuity: This is absolutely not an entry point for newcomers. The emotional payoff of watching these specific Princes squirm requires having lived through the triumphs and setbacks of books 1–4.
⭐️ THE VERDICT:
The Last Paladin #5 is a magnificent turning point for the series. Savarovsky expertly balances the darker, metaphysical components of his magic system with a deeply engaging political thriller plot line. The stage is set for a truly cataclysmic endgame.
Final Rating: ⭐⭐⭐✨✨ (3.0/5)
January 14, 2026
I typically, don't write reviews, but this irked me a bit. This is just up my alley. I love the characters love the setting, but nothing happens. Yes, things happen, but the book is so short that nothing has time to develop, no stakes for anything. Seems completely rushed. When the author relases a non abridged version I may be able to give it a reread as it is now, it seems it is all fluff and no pay off.
October 31, 2025
Great characters but it's short
This book is one of the best in the series so far. Unfortunately there is a lot of things that finally get brought up about Markus' past that gets glossed over but is alludes to there being more to those stories later. It's unfortunate that I now have to wait until December to see more of what I feel should have been one book. That being said, the author does an amazing job with presenting the characters he uses in the book. I actually love to see the development of the more utilized people in the book. I just feel it was a little too short.
This book is one of the best in the series so far. Unfortunately there is a lot of things that finally get brought up about Markus' past that gets glossed over but is alludes to there being more to those stories later. It's unfortunate that I now have to wait until December to see more of what I feel should have been one book. That being said, the author does an amazing job with presenting the characters he uses in the book. I actually love to see the development of the more utilized people in the book. I just feel it was a little too short.
October 30, 2025
It *is* rather slow. He spends a lot of time visiting spas and engaging in bad soap-opera drama with multiple ladies. It's not terrible but a bit more action would have improved it a lot. As would a bit of progression on the plot. Simply having additional villains show up, waggling their eyebrows, isn't progressing the story!
November 5, 2025
The books are still good. But not as good as they started out. MC is still over powered but now there are mcguffins explaining why he doesn’t have all his powers back. Feels like not much gets accomplished from book to book but is still a decent albeit pricey for kindle read.
October 29, 2025
not enough plot progression
This book was a bit slow. It could have used more action and a more substantive plot. Also it’s starting to feel too much like a harem novel.
This book was a bit slow. It could have used more action and a more substantive plot. Also it’s starting to feel too much like a harem novel.
May 26, 2026
The series goes from strength to strength - universe expansion, new interesting characters, evolution both in the main characters and in side ones - some former villains become friends at least sort of, some are ambiguous, some villains get eliminated but even worse come on the scene, new stuff (current day) is revealed as is old stuff (Marcus' original timeline, the Order and the Tower), and the prose is still extraordinary fun keeping me laughing out loud very often. In a pure fun sense, cannot remember when I read a series combining so well fun, grim, and seriousness. The narration is also excellent as in previous installments and adds a lot.
Some more excerpts:
THE MOMENT I SPOTTED the sea-green tank outside the window, I let the curtain fall back into place and gave the room another once-over. My eyes skimmed the Eastern-style décor, the dominant shades of blue, and stopped on a towel lying at my feet, its reverse side embroidered with the crest of the Water Clan.
Honestly, I could’ve guessed as much from Amelia’s behavior last night. She’d led us in through the service entrance, insisting no one on staff see us. And the private baths in every suite… yeah, I should’ve put it together sooner. But vacation mode had made me lazy, and I’d let it slide. Still, that didn’t explain why they’d rolled in a tank and were making a fuss in the courtyard.
**********************************************
Around us, fire chewed through concrete and melted the protective constructs lining the arena. There was no more defense. No one was stopping the familiar’s rampage. Leo had lost control. And what stood before me now was no longer just a familiar. It was a creature on par with an A-class portal beast. Maybe worse.
“I didn’t care about your past stunts, Leo,” I said. My voice was calm. No smile this time. “Your cheap shots, your pathetic grudge against the Nature Clan—they were mildly entertaining. But today, you crossed a line.”
“No one died!” he shouted. “What line?”
“You summoned an uncontrollable familiar,” I said flatly, “and people died because of it. Using the power you were given to protect, you brought a monster into this world and put lives at risk. That’s a sin no Gifted should ever commit.”
“Screw your sins! What kind of delusional—”
“As an active Paladin,” I continued, “I sentence you and your familiar to death.”
“Paladin? They’re all dead!” Desperation cracked his voice.
“Not all,” I said, and moved.
Leo surged forward, fists ablaze. Too slow. My blade punched through his chest before he finished the step.
His eyes burned with fury. Fire engulfed him. He grabbed the blade with burning hands, leaned in, and hissed, “Die... monster...” Then detonated.
I let go and shielded myself with the cloak. The explosion tore through the area, a final surge of destructive fire. There’d been no oxygen left to breathe for a while. The elemental saturation had already hit one hundred percent at the center and hovered around seventy percent on the perimeter. Very few Gifted could survive in that environment.
Seventeen, to be exact. That was how many of the ambushers had managed to hang on through the tiger’s rampage, scrambling to retreat, failing all the same.
A voice called out from up ahead. “I take it back.”
A bald man in featureless armor stepped straight through the flames like he’d been waiting for an entrance. “You’re a damn interesting guy. First time I’ve seen a Shadow wielder survive something like that.”
“Oh?” I nodded. “Nice to see someone stuck around.”
“Two of us, actually.” The second voice came from behind me.
From the corner of my eye, I caught a brooding, buzz-cut figure rising smoothly out of the ground, like he’d ridden up on an invisible elevator.
Now they were just showing off.
That first redirected vortex I’d thrown at the building? It had been meant for them. I’d hoped to bait them into tangling with the tiger. But they’d read the setup. Waited. Avoided the blast zone. Closed in the second I dropped my weapon.
“Didn’t panic, adapted, followed through,” I said. “Thanks. Nice to see some professionals for a change.”
“Huh. First time a target’s ever thanked me for showing up to kill them,” the bald one said, spinning a tiny flame across his knuckles. “You Jett?”
“Don’t care,” his partner replied with a shrug. “I’m just here to fulfill a contract.”
***************************
“Oh! This is a strip club?” Amelia asked, genuinely surprised.
“Used to be,” Lexa said coolly. “And what business exactly brings you here?”
“I’m the Prince’s sister. I go where I want.” Amelia slipped behind me like she expected me to block incoming fire. “And I’ve got a proposal from my brother.”
“All proposals to the Shadow Clan go through me.” Lexa’s smile didn’t reach her eyes. She was already pulling a file from her folder.
“I want to deliver it personally!” Amelia huffed, inching closer.
“Alright, girls. Easy.” I sighed and stepped between them. “We’ve had enough property damage for one day. And maybe tone down the elemental auras; my driver still needs to be in one piece.”
Some more excerpts:
THE MOMENT I SPOTTED the sea-green tank outside the window, I let the curtain fall back into place and gave the room another once-over. My eyes skimmed the Eastern-style décor, the dominant shades of blue, and stopped on a towel lying at my feet, its reverse side embroidered with the crest of the Water Clan.
Honestly, I could’ve guessed as much from Amelia’s behavior last night. She’d led us in through the service entrance, insisting no one on staff see us. And the private baths in every suite… yeah, I should’ve put it together sooner. But vacation mode had made me lazy, and I’d let it slide. Still, that didn’t explain why they’d rolled in a tank and were making a fuss in the courtyard.
**********************************************
Around us, fire chewed through concrete and melted the protective constructs lining the arena. There was no more defense. No one was stopping the familiar’s rampage. Leo had lost control. And what stood before me now was no longer just a familiar. It was a creature on par with an A-class portal beast. Maybe worse.
“I didn’t care about your past stunts, Leo,” I said. My voice was calm. No smile this time. “Your cheap shots, your pathetic grudge against the Nature Clan—they were mildly entertaining. But today, you crossed a line.”
“No one died!” he shouted. “What line?”
“You summoned an uncontrollable familiar,” I said flatly, “and people died because of it. Using the power you were given to protect, you brought a monster into this world and put lives at risk. That’s a sin no Gifted should ever commit.”
“Screw your sins! What kind of delusional—”
“As an active Paladin,” I continued, “I sentence you and your familiar to death.”
“Paladin? They’re all dead!” Desperation cracked his voice.
“Not all,” I said, and moved.
Leo surged forward, fists ablaze. Too slow. My blade punched through his chest before he finished the step.
His eyes burned with fury. Fire engulfed him. He grabbed the blade with burning hands, leaned in, and hissed, “Die... monster...” Then detonated.
I let go and shielded myself with the cloak. The explosion tore through the area, a final surge of destructive fire. There’d been no oxygen left to breathe for a while. The elemental saturation had already hit one hundred percent at the center and hovered around seventy percent on the perimeter. Very few Gifted could survive in that environment.
Seventeen, to be exact. That was how many of the ambushers had managed to hang on through the tiger’s rampage, scrambling to retreat, failing all the same.
A voice called out from up ahead. “I take it back.”
A bald man in featureless armor stepped straight through the flames like he’d been waiting for an entrance. “You’re a damn interesting guy. First time I’ve seen a Shadow wielder survive something like that.”
“Oh?” I nodded. “Nice to see someone stuck around.”
“Two of us, actually.” The second voice came from behind me.
From the corner of my eye, I caught a brooding, buzz-cut figure rising smoothly out of the ground, like he’d ridden up on an invisible elevator.
Now they were just showing off.
That first redirected vortex I’d thrown at the building? It had been meant for them. I’d hoped to bait them into tangling with the tiger. But they’d read the setup. Waited. Avoided the blast zone. Closed in the second I dropped my weapon.
“Didn’t panic, adapted, followed through,” I said. “Thanks. Nice to see some professionals for a change.”
“Huh. First time a target’s ever thanked me for showing up to kill them,” the bald one said, spinning a tiny flame across his knuckles. “You Jett?”
“Don’t care,” his partner replied with a shrug. “I’m just here to fulfill a contract.”
***************************
“Oh! This is a strip club?” Amelia asked, genuinely surprised.
“Used to be,” Lexa said coolly. “And what business exactly brings you here?”
“I’m the Prince’s sister. I go where I want.” Amelia slipped behind me like she expected me to block incoming fire. “And I’ve got a proposal from my brother.”
“All proposals to the Shadow Clan go through me.” Lexa’s smile didn’t reach her eyes. She was already pulling a file from her folder.
“I want to deliver it personally!” Amelia huffed, inching closer.
“Alright, girls. Easy.” I sighed and stepped between them. “We’ve had enough property damage for one day. And maybe tone down the elemental auras; my driver still needs to be in one piece.”
October 29, 2025
This gets better with each subsequent installment...
Marcus is uber deadly under his affable personal of friendliness, humor, and well disguised patience and calm. Still, he's absolutely likable and extremely intelligent tactically as well as almost inhumanly perceptive in reading or sensing others intentions, thoughts, and plans, which makes him formidable to fairly indestructible. I'd love a book featuring highlights of him in action prior to his forced exile for seven hundred years! Anyway, he and his people & friends totally rock these books...highly recommended, naturally. Full stars awarded!
Marcus is uber deadly under his affable personal of friendliness, humor, and well disguised patience and calm. Still, he's absolutely likable and extremely intelligent tactically as well as almost inhumanly perceptive in reading or sensing others intentions, thoughts, and plans, which makes him formidable to fairly indestructible. I'd love a book featuring highlights of him in action prior to his forced exile for seven hundred years! Anyway, he and his people & friends totally rock these books...highly recommended, naturally. Full stars awarded!
January 28, 2026
Just about same as book four.. added that it had a few more errors on average.
The plot is crawling forward but too on the glacial side of things than not. Its like reading a few chapters in a book instead of a book in a series.
I've seen reviews mentioning how the story is leaning into harem territory. Honestly I'd say it'd be better if it actually had gone that way by now, just to add to what feels so.. shallow, vague, flirting with added substance - progression.
The ending for #5 was rather unexpected, and a new twist from what the plot otherwise suggested up until that point, but not bad.
The plot is crawling forward but too on the glacial side of things than not. Its like reading a few chapters in a book instead of a book in a series.
I've seen reviews mentioning how the story is leaning into harem territory. Honestly I'd say it'd be better if it actually had gone that way by now, just to add to what feels so.. shallow, vague, flirting with added substance - progression.
The ending for #5 was rather unexpected, and a new twist from what the plot otherwise suggested up until that point, but not bad.
October 29, 2025
Action packed - has become my favorite series
Interesting portal world under pressure. Overpowered but growing MC with a hero mentality - Looks after those under his care. Has a man's man sense of humor and an un compromising loyalty to those he values. Reminds me of my Dad in some ways. Mostly closed door but mentioned frequently. Mild cursing for the most part. I enjoy the MC & there's an unfolding back-mystery and a coming war. A true guilty pleasure. Can't wait for the next books and audio-books. The assitive reader has a long way to go with contextual pronunciation.
Interesting portal world under pressure. Overpowered but growing MC with a hero mentality - Looks after those under his care. Has a man's man sense of humor and an un compromising loyalty to those he values. Reminds me of my Dad in some ways. Mostly closed door but mentioned frequently. Mild cursing for the most part. I enjoy the MC & there's an unfolding back-mystery and a coming war. A true guilty pleasure. Can't wait for the next books and audio-books. The assitive reader has a long way to go with contextual pronunciation.
December 24, 2025
I received a review copy of this book.
The Last Paladin is book 5 in this series, and I have to say, it didn't really hit us with anything earthshattering, but it did certainly offer some subtle shifts in the narrative. The next books in the series should be interesting, based on where this one stopped. Looking forward to them.
The Last Paladin is book 5 in this series, and I have to say, it didn't really hit us with anything earthshattering, but it did certainly offer some subtle shifts in the narrative. The next books in the series should be interesting, based on where this one stopped. Looking forward to them.
November 25, 2025
Great edition to the series. Well crafted!
I thoroughly enjoyed this series, and book five was as fun and entertaining as any book in the series. The story moved along simply but with a complexity to the plot line that keeps you guessing. The main character maintaining his agency at all times is what makes the story work. Becoming one of my favorite series to be read every year over and over...
Great read, great series!
I thoroughly enjoyed this series, and book five was as fun and entertaining as any book in the series. The story moved along simply but with a complexity to the plot line that keeps you guessing. The main character maintaining his agency at all times is what makes the story work. Becoming one of my favorite series to be read every year over and over...
Great read, great series!
October 29, 2025
Draws you in
This world that Roman has created draws you into it like a magnet to iron. Not just the world, but the characters, the political intrigue, their interactions, the magic, etc. It's a well crafted universe. My only complaint is the length lol. It's not long enough. I devour the book in a day and then I'm stuck waiting for the next installment.
This world that Roman has created draws you into it like a magnet to iron. Not just the world, but the characters, the political intrigue, their interactions, the magic, etc. It's a well crafted universe. My only complaint is the length lol. It's not long enough. I devour the book in a day and then I'm stuck waiting for the next installment.
November 12, 2025
He's still trying.
This just gets better. This Paladin just doesn't quit. He can make the shadow people look so much better. But even more difficult was his rise in this group to become the prince. Now if he can just keep the rest of the family group's from destroying him or each other.
This just gets better. This Paladin just doesn't quit. He can make the shadow people look so much better. But even more difficult was his rise in this group to become the prince. Now if he can just keep the rest of the family group's from destroying him or each other.
November 13, 2025
Compelling
Savarovsk’s storytelling is relentlessly inventive and fascinating, and his characters are compelling and interesting. And each book is more interesting than the last… really great stuff. Haven’t read fantasy/fiction this intriguing in years. Wildly different than anything I can recall.
Savarovsk’s storytelling is relentlessly inventive and fascinating, and his characters are compelling and interesting. And each book is more interesting than the last… really great stuff. Haven’t read fantasy/fiction this intriguing in years. Wildly different than anything I can recall.
December 6, 2025
Great book
Book is great again. The only problem is the price while the book is too short. This series and Hunter are both great but also too short for the price. I keep questioning if I will buy them but have done it so far. If the book was 600 pages then fine, but to finish the series out will have ended up costing a lot.
Book is great again. The only problem is the price while the book is too short. This series and Hunter are both great but also too short for the price. I keep questioning if I will buy them but have done it so far. If the book was 600 pages then fine, but to finish the series out will have ended up costing a lot.
October 30, 2025
buy this series
Absolutely riveting addition to the series. The pacing is so well done that each chapter your hooked. The cliffhanger is top tier. Really the writing and editing in general Id put at a 5 star consistency.
Absolutely riveting addition to the series. The pacing is so well done that each chapter your hooked. The cliffhanger is top tier. Really the writing and editing in general Id put at a 5 star consistency.
February 13, 2026
I will read them all, but after Book 5, I feel there is a sameness to every book. Slog through portals, kill monsters, make a friend or two, sleep with a colorfully-haired powerful female, defeat an evil bad guy. Ho hum... and always be the most powerful guy in the room.
May 14, 2026
Great Series
I kinda stumbled onto this series. I bought the first book, after reading through the first half of book, I immediately bought the next two in series, and put the series in my notepad of book series I really liked and would continue to read.
I kinda stumbled onto this series. I bought the first book, after reading through the first half of book, I immediately bought the next two in series, and put the series in my notepad of book series I really liked and would continue to read.
October 28, 2025
So many plots
Seriously, everyone is scheming and they have no clue who they are plotting against. Their constant surprise at their lack of success is very entertaining
Seriously, everyone is scheming and they have no clue who they are plotting against. Their constant surprise at their lack of success is very entertaining
November 14, 2025
Awesome as always
Just another awesome book by this author that makes you want the next before you even finish this book. Can't wait to see where he goes next.
Just another awesome book by this author that makes you want the next before you even finish this book. Can't wait to see where he goes next.
November 21, 2025
Intrigue indeed!
Fighting, alliance building, and betrayal, oh my!
This installment gave plenty of story and character advancement. Can’t wait for the next one!
Fighting, alliance building, and betrayal, oh my!
This installment gave plenty of story and character advancement. Can’t wait for the next one!
December 31, 2025
Complexity and mystery!
I have to question every scene for hidden meaning. So unexpected in the plot twists its easy to get lost in the narrative. Can't help to be intrigued.
I have to question every scene for hidden meaning. So unexpected in the plot twists its easy to get lost in the narrative. Can't help to be intrigued.
March 2, 2026
I just love these books. The world building is spot on. I’m completely invested in the characters. I love that there’s humor wrapped into the intrigue and action. I highly recommend this series to anybody that enjoys fantasy.
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