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The Infinite Library
Always the Dungeon Master, never the bookkeeper.
Juniper Smith thought he'd found a safe haven on the Isle of Poran, building a new nation with his companions. But when a carelessly mentioned name threatens to unleash a deadly infohazard, he realizes that even the most innocent words from Earth can kill on Aerb.
A quick trip to warn the scholars at the Athenaeum of Speculation and Scrutiny should be simple enough. Instead, Juniper discovers that Uther Penndraig left far more than just his legacy behind, and events quickly spiral out of control as the Chosen One's past extends its tendrils into the future. As unknown forces come out of the woodwork, it becomes clear that the future isn't so far away as Juniper thought it's quickly going to come knocking on his door.
Juniper Smith thought he'd found a safe haven on the Isle of Poran, building a new nation with his companions. But when a carelessly mentioned name threatens to unleash a deadly infohazard, he realizes that even the most innocent words from Earth can kill on Aerb.
A quick trip to warn the scholars at the Athenaeum of Speculation and Scrutiny should be simple enough. Instead, Juniper discovers that Uther Penndraig left far more than just his legacy behind, and events quickly spiral out of control as the Chosen One's past extends its tendrils into the future. As unknown forces come out of the woodwork, it becomes clear that the future isn't so far away as Juniper thought it's quickly going to come knocking on his door.
795 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 26, 2025
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Alexander Wales
40 books145 followersAlexander Wales is an author of rational fiction, first entering the scene with works like Metropolitan Man, then writing the long-running Worth the Candle series. A software engineer by trade, Wales is known for his deep worldbuilding, emotionally realistic characters, and analytical approach to societal issues.
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February 23, 2026
I don't want to spoil the content.
I will however say that Alexander Wales bravely treads into topics that I don't think I've seen even 10 other LitRPG authors really cover, and only one other with the sort of honesty and depth of human (demi-human) experience.
Honestly. The word Alexander has built continues to be more and more alive, with rich cultures and intricate mechanics and thoughtful handling.
Bravo.
I will however say that Alexander Wales bravely treads into topics that I don't think I've seen even 10 other LitRPG authors really cover, and only one other with the sort of honesty and depth of human (demi-human) experience.
Honestly. The word Alexander has built continues to be more and more alive, with rich cultures and intricate mechanics and thoughtful handling.
Bravo.
October 21, 2025
While the previous book felt like it dragged a bit, this one started off strong and kept going.
My favorite book in the series so far, the references to SCP are fun and there are a few unexpected twists.
Sad that this is the last available in audiobook at the time of reviewing, will probably take a break to see if we get any more in that format.
My favorite book in the series so far, the references to SCP are fun and there are a few unexpected twists.
Sad that this is the last available in audiobook at the time of reviewing, will probably take a break to see if we get any more in that format.
February 7, 2026
Don't bother unless you like wasting your time
Not sure why the author made the MC such a whiny unlikeable shithead or keeps digressing from the plot with unnecessary 4th wall breaks. Then with the constant oscillation between overthinking and underthinking leaves this book not just as a Litrpg but as a novel worth spending time on.
Not sure why the author made the MC such a whiny unlikeable shithead or keeps digressing from the plot with unnecessary 4th wall breaks. Then with the constant oscillation between overthinking and underthinking leaves this book not just as a Litrpg but as a novel worth spending time on.
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