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Aether's Revival #11
Princely Mistakes
Things were supposed to settle down after the Bloodrock war. Even with the upcoming wedding to Verka, things should have gotten calm. For a time, it even looked like it might, giving the family hope. However, Krogga was proving to be a far more dangerous post than they’d thought it would be.
The spies who’d been hounding them had to be dealt with, revealing them to be a few clans from the empire. They’d had to kill all involved, only bringing further trouble when an Imperial investigator arrived to question them. They held strong, and eventually, the investigator left with more than enough evidence of the clans being sanctioned.
The wedding finally arrived, and the family celebrated Verka joining them. Gregory overcame the ritual of the climb up the temple road, including talking Ragnar down. Having married Verka just before the solstice, all of them were looking forward to a week off to enjoy their newest addition.
Sadly, it was right in the middle of the Festival of Krog that Buldoun blundered. Launching an unprovoked and deadly attack, Buldoun might have managed to capture or decimate the city if not for Gregory’s foresight. When the attack was finally thwarted and the Buldounish ships sailed off, the city began to pick itself back up.
The Pettits did their best to help the city, all while wondering what would happen next. More of their family would be arriving during the year, and Krogga would be turning its angry gaze toward Buldoun. There was so much waiting to be settled that anything could happen, and they still had years left on their posting in Krogga.
The spies who’d been hounding them had to be dealt with, revealing them to be a few clans from the empire. They’d had to kill all involved, only bringing further trouble when an Imperial investigator arrived to question them. They held strong, and eventually, the investigator left with more than enough evidence of the clans being sanctioned.
The wedding finally arrived, and the family celebrated Verka joining them. Gregory overcame the ritual of the climb up the temple road, including talking Ragnar down. Having married Verka just before the solstice, all of them were looking forward to a week off to enjoy their newest addition.
Sadly, it was right in the middle of the Festival of Krog that Buldoun blundered. Launching an unprovoked and deadly attack, Buldoun might have managed to capture or decimate the city if not for Gregory’s foresight. When the attack was finally thwarted and the Buldounish ships sailed off, the city began to pick itself back up.
The Pettits did their best to help the city, all while wondering what would happen next. More of their family would be arriving during the year, and Krogga would be turning its angry gaze toward Buldoun. There was so much waiting to be settled that anything could happen, and they still had years left on their posting in Krogga.
545 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 1, 2025
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About the author
Daniel Schinhofen
66 books1,310 followersDaniel James Schinhofen is a self-published author in the burgeoning genre of LitRPG/Gamelit. He published his first book, Last Horizon: Beta, in October of 2016, and has recently published his fifteenth book. A best-selling author on Amazon multiple times, his four series have achieved name recognition in the genre. When not slavishly typing away at the next book, Daniel tries to unwind with video games, playing with his dog Sugar, or going for walks around his neighborhood. His books can be found easily via his website http://schinhofenbooks.com/. Daniel can be found via Twitter using the handle @DJSchinhofen.
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October 2, 2025
Same as the last book, emotional drama drawn out followed by a single bit of action at the end. The foresight ability had become a crutch for this entire arc, and the story has become boring as a result. This had devolved into a teen drama.
October 3, 2025
zero plot advancement
A few side characters had small arcs and a couple tiny events happened with some of the wives that added almost nothing to the story. This book was like an anime filler episode that focuses on slice of life side quests. The main plot had absolutely zero advancement. Save the few hours it takes to read this one and just wait until the next book, you’ll miss nothing.
A few side characters had small arcs and a couple tiny events happened with some of the wives that added almost nothing to the story. This book was like an anime filler episode that focuses on slice of life side quests. The main plot had absolutely zero advancement. Save the few hours it takes to read this one and just wait until the next book, you’ll miss nothing.
October 2, 2025
Time for an end
I loved this series when it started but I feel the last couple of books. I have kind of lost their way. The story has felt more like we’ve just been adding women than actually advancing any plot line worth reading about. I simply wish that you would time lapse and give this series the fitting ending that it deserves.
I loved this series when it started but I feel the last couple of books. I have kind of lost their way. The story has felt more like we’ve just been adding women than actually advancing any plot line worth reading about. I simply wish that you would time lapse and give this series the fitting ending that it deserves.
October 2, 2025
Mostly slice of life
I didn’t love this one. Lots of talking. Not many battles or strategy. It’s basically slice of life. It could have been a quarter as long with some time skips. I’ll still read the next one.
I didn’t love this one. Lots of talking. Not many battles or strategy. It’s basically slice of life. It could have been a quarter as long with some time skips. I’ll still read the next one.
October 2, 2025
no improvement from the last 10 books
As the title says, the writing has not changed at all. This entire book is told to you through conversation of the characters talking about their day, both before and after it happens due to the MC’s abilities. This makes it very repetitive and mind-numbing.
The plot is slowly moving along, clearly indicating it will have even longer time skips ahead, as this one started ramping up the time skips. This is essential as they start talking about it taking decades to centuries to grow strong enough to face the BBEG, and this book only covered two years.
The only slight improvement this book had was the introduction of a few events that surprised the MC, even with him using his powers. This was a nice change as usually it lacks tension.
Once more, I enjoy the ideas behind the story, I just wish the execution was better.
As the title says, the writing has not changed at all. This entire book is told to you through conversation of the characters talking about their day, both before and after it happens due to the MC’s abilities. This makes it very repetitive and mind-numbing.
The plot is slowly moving along, clearly indicating it will have even longer time skips ahead, as this one started ramping up the time skips. This is essential as they start talking about it taking decades to centuries to grow strong enough to face the BBEG, and this book only covered two years.
The only slight improvement this book had was the introduction of a few events that surprised the MC, even with him using his powers. This was a nice change as usually it lacks tension.
Once more, I enjoy the ideas behind the story, I just wish the execution was better.
October 5, 2025
Last of the Krogga books?
I'm ready for our cast of characters to move on to the next phase, but the author has surprised me in the past by lingering longer than I'd like. That of course is my personal taste for which you may have a different View. The entirety of this book takes place in Krogga. Of course there's some pretty spicy scenes, but I'm really here for the story and I think if you're still reading along so are you. There's a bit about dealing with the aftermath of the last book. We've got some retribution along with some subterfuge and spy action. We've got that Imperial investigator cause in all manner of issues. But mostly the supporting characters starting to notice the cracks of the facade. Starting to place pieces around the edge of the truth. As always is the case when I get to the end of one of these books I find myself eagerly awaiting the next one. I believe the next one's supposed to release sometime in the beginning of next year. Personally I pick up the audio books if I have enjoyed the ebook which I read through the Kindle unlimited program. I really can't wait for the audio to drop us the narrator does a fantastic job. I will note that the author or the publisher for the author has switched things up. It used to be that you could pick up the audio book upon release with a discount through whisper sync. Now however the audio is delayed from that Amazon program for like a month or two. I'm not exactly sure. We're moving into the holidays and times are tough thus I thought it was worth mentioning. I know I've heard many a creator offer appreciation for any support their fans can offer.
I'm ready for our cast of characters to move on to the next phase, but the author has surprised me in the past by lingering longer than I'd like. That of course is my personal taste for which you may have a different View. The entirety of this book takes place in Krogga. Of course there's some pretty spicy scenes, but I'm really here for the story and I think if you're still reading along so are you. There's a bit about dealing with the aftermath of the last book. We've got some retribution along with some subterfuge and spy action. We've got that Imperial investigator cause in all manner of issues. But mostly the supporting characters starting to notice the cracks of the facade. Starting to place pieces around the edge of the truth. As always is the case when I get to the end of one of these books I find myself eagerly awaiting the next one. I believe the next one's supposed to release sometime in the beginning of next year. Personally I pick up the audio books if I have enjoyed the ebook which I read through the Kindle unlimited program. I really can't wait for the audio to drop us the narrator does a fantastic job. I will note that the author or the publisher for the author has switched things up. It used to be that you could pick up the audio book upon release with a discount through whisper sync. Now however the audio is delayed from that Amazon program for like a month or two. I'm not exactly sure. We're moving into the holidays and times are tough thus I thought it was worth mentioning. I know I've heard many a creator offer appreciation for any support their fans can offer.
October 9, 2025
Perhaps the weakest installment so far
I enjoyed the story, but i can't shake the feeling that everything important happens off screen.
For example, Ragnar and the other Kroggians go off to raid Buldoun for the attack they committed in the previous volume. But the only thing we, as the reader, get to see is a quick recap when Ragnar tells the story of his adventure after everyone returns.
The Archmage of Buldoun is investigating who is responsible for the attack on Krogheim, but we see little of that. Mostly, it seems like an excuse to leave Claudia with the Pettits family, so we get to see the family fun times while the mystery is resolved in the background. Then there's a big reveal when the culprit is exposed, which leads to one of the few times that Gregory's actions seem to matter. And yet, even then the consequences of his actions seem pretty small in the grand scheme of things. I guess time will tell.
What we're left with are little episodic adventures of day to day living, and i think this is where the big problem of giving your MC the magic of foresight comes into play. Gregory is so good at seeing the path forward that there are very few surprises for him, or the reader. The interesting bits happen when Greg's foresight fails him, but that so rarely happens.
I do hope that the next installment will give Greg and his family a more important role in the action. Last time, his actions saved an entire city and changed the course of a war. But this time he... saved one innocent woman? Maybe? These are the main characters, so why are they being relegated to supporting roles?
I enjoyed the story, but i can't shake the feeling that everything important happens off screen.
For example, Ragnar and the other Kroggians go off to raid Buldoun for the attack they committed in the previous volume. But the only thing we, as the reader, get to see is a quick recap when Ragnar tells the story of his adventure after everyone returns.
The Archmage of Buldoun is investigating who is responsible for the attack on Krogheim, but we see little of that. Mostly, it seems like an excuse to leave Claudia with the Pettits family, so we get to see the family fun times while the mystery is resolved in the background. Then there's a big reveal when the culprit is exposed, which leads to one of the few times that Gregory's actions seem to matter. And yet, even then the consequences of his actions seem pretty small in the grand scheme of things. I guess time will tell.
What we're left with are little episodic adventures of day to day living, and i think this is where the big problem of giving your MC the magic of foresight comes into play. Gregory is so good at seeing the path forward that there are very few surprises for him, or the reader. The interesting bits happen when Greg's foresight fails him, but that so rarely happens.
I do hope that the next installment will give Greg and his family a more important role in the action. Last time, his actions saved an entire city and changed the course of a war. But this time he... saved one innocent woman? Maybe? These are the main characters, so why are they being relegated to supporting roles?
October 15, 2025
Another great addition to the series
The pacing in this installment might be some.of the worst of the series but it does not detract in such a way that some of the others had.
It is great to see Gregory evolve and not be such a static character I hope the main point of tension is expounded upon in future installments. I think the time skips have been okay in each book but sometimes they feel abrupt. I'm certainly not one to have a suggested fix. I find them necessary but jarring at times.
Thank you for the great read and I hope this series continues with all the battles, political intrigue, and some possible treachery.
I did enjoy how detailed some of the battles have been in previous installments. I found the battles here to be lacking that detail again.
The pacing in this installment might be some.of the worst of the series but it does not detract in such a way that some of the others had.
It is great to see Gregory evolve and not be such a static character I hope the main point of tension is expounded upon in future installments. I think the time skips have been okay in each book but sometimes they feel abrupt. I'm certainly not one to have a suggested fix. I find them necessary but jarring at times.
Thank you for the great read and I hope this series continues with all the battles, political intrigue, and some possible treachery.
I did enjoy how detailed some of the battles have been in previous installments. I found the battles here to be lacking that detail again.
October 3, 2025
The absolute best of this series to date!,,
This book answers questions, ties up many loose threads, brings characters of importance back into the forefront of the story, sets the direction for future action and adventures, and has me longing for both Andrea Parseneau’s interpretation and performance of the Audible version, and the next book which can’t come fast enough!
The author did better than just well here. Fantastic is pretty close though. So grab a beverage and a quiet space and plan to read a long time, binge worthiness is before you.
Daniel, grab your beverage and get seated and writing! We’re waiting…
This book answers questions, ties up many loose threads, brings characters of importance back into the forefront of the story, sets the direction for future action and adventures, and has me longing for both Andrea Parseneau’s interpretation and performance of the Audible version, and the next book which can’t come fast enough!
The author did better than just well here. Fantastic is pretty close though. So grab a beverage and a quiet space and plan to read a long time, binge worthiness is before you.
Daniel, grab your beverage and get seated and writing! We’re waiting…
October 4, 2025
Might skip this one if I ever reread the series
I noticed it as I neared the end of the story - the overall feeling this book evokes is sadness. After 11 books, I’m in until the conclusion but I struggled at the end since even the happy parts of the plot were tinged with depressing things. I’m not sure if the book was harder to get through because none of the characters are excited about the future and all the antagonists seem to be super powerful and untouchable, or if it’s because 70% of the action in the story happened in a different country which made this book trend into slice-of-life territory.
I noticed it as I neared the end of the story - the overall feeling this book evokes is sadness. After 11 books, I’m in until the conclusion but I struggled at the end since even the happy parts of the plot were tinged with depressing things. I’m not sure if the book was harder to get through because none of the characters are excited about the future and all the antagonists seem to be super powerful and untouchable, or if it’s because 70% of the action in the story happened in a different country which made this book trend into slice-of-life territory.
October 23, 2025
Amazing book
I love that this series is peaceful but passionate. There aren't really any relationship issues in the polygamous pool, and the story isn't just a relationship focus. Gregory is becoming powerful and influential. I wish he was able to be open to others, but I know that would create more risk. I'm a bit sad with Elsa. I understood why, but still bittersweet. It's positive and not a complete derailment of what has been seen or planned in past books, just an opportunity not followed. I really look forward to the next addition to the series and hope it continues forever.
I love that this series is peaceful but passionate. There aren't really any relationship issues in the polygamous pool, and the story isn't just a relationship focus. Gregory is becoming powerful and influential. I wish he was able to be open to others, but I know that would create more risk. I'm a bit sad with Elsa. I understood why, but still bittersweet. It's positive and not a complete derailment of what has been seen or planned in past books, just an opportunity not followed. I really look forward to the next addition to the series and hope it continues forever.
December 13, 2025
Romance:
October 2, 2025
Absolutely amazing read
This is easily my top book series and this is my number one book that I've read this year. I really liked setting Elsa again and how Greg is around her as she's an interesting character with a mystery. It was fun setting other things being setup for later and how Greg is getting more users to using his power for longer ranging situations. Really looking forward to the next books in the series and more Antecedents legacy.
This is easily my top book series and this is my number one book that I've read this year. I really liked setting Elsa again and how Greg is around her as she's an interesting character with a mystery. It was fun setting other things being setup for later and how Greg is getting more users to using his power for longer ranging situations. Really looking forward to the next books in the series and more Antecedents legacy.
October 5, 2025
A surprise, but a fun one
This book was a great character peice, pulling on more characters than you might expect. There are many fun, tense, and dramatic moments as well as more relaxed spaces between to explore the many characters and their relationships.
Plot and world building are both sidelined, relatively, but they're still good.
It's very worthwhile to those following the series. For others, obviously they should have started from the beginning regardless.
This book was a great character peice, pulling on more characters than you might expect. There are many fun, tense, and dramatic moments as well as more relaxed spaces between to explore the many characters and their relationships.
Plot and world building are both sidelined, relatively, but they're still good.
It's very worthwhile to those following the series. For others, obviously they should have started from the beginning regardless.
October 7, 2025
Wonderful story
This series of books has me. Each one I read gets me and deeper and deeper and I love it. The friendship and the other thing Gregory and his wives just melts my heart. I know it's going to hurt to read the follow-up book when they have to separate, but good things cannot last forever unfortunately. Kudos to this author for making such a brilliant series of books.
This series of books has me. Each one I read gets me and deeper and deeper and I love it. The friendship and the other thing Gregory and his wives just melts my heart. I know it's going to hurt to read the follow-up book when they have to separate, but good things cannot last forever unfortunately. Kudos to this author for making such a brilliant series of books.
October 22, 2025
Rating 4.0 stars
Same as the previous books. Slice of life more than anything. I do have to wonder how long this series will continue and how the author will handle the time jumps going forward. It keeps getting mentioned that it will take a couple of centuries before Greg can announce himself. It is book 11 and it has only been maybe 15 years since the series started. There will need to be some big jumps in time unless this ends up being a 50-book series.
Same as the previous books. Slice of life more than anything. I do have to wonder how long this series will continue and how the author will handle the time jumps going forward. It keeps getting mentioned that it will take a couple of centuries before Greg can announce himself. It is book 11 and it has only been maybe 15 years since the series started. There will need to be some big jumps in time unless this ends up being a 50-book series.
October 1, 2025
another amazing book
It’s hard to know what to say except wow! I was wondering if that would happen, and no! What happens next when I got to the end of the book. This is book 11 I see references back from book 1 or 2 that are preparing for book ?? 14?? 15?? That really want to see what happens
It’s hard to know what to say except wow! I was wondering if that would happen, and no! What happens next when I got to the end of the book. This is book 11 I see references back from book 1 or 2 that are preparing for book ?? 14?? 15?? That really want to see what happens
October 2, 2025
can’t ever get enough
After book one, I knew this series, author and books would be a favorite of mine, I just didn’t know how much of a favorite it would become and it’s no where near being finished. I just can’t get enough of this author & his stories to satisfy my cravings for a good book - thanks for that!
After book one, I knew this series, author and books would be a favorite of mine, I just didn’t know how much of a favorite it would become and it’s no where near being finished. I just can’t get enough of this author & his stories to satisfy my cravings for a good book - thanks for that!
October 5, 2025
DNF, I'm just done with this series. I'm probably going to spend the next two books getting inexplicably angry every time I see two characters "talk softly." Pointless, repetitive drivel and contrived "trauma."
I kept getting the next book because "I wanted to finish the story," but it's evident that even the story DNF's some five books ago.
I kept getting the next book because "I wanted to finish the story," but it's evident that even the story DNF's some five books ago.
October 5, 2025
keeps the interest and expands the story
For a long series keeping the interest in the characters and providing new plot details without inflating the opposition is laudable.Well done on both counts for this book. I’m eager for at least one more country and many more adventures from these characters.
For a long series keeping the interest in the characters and providing new plot details without inflating the opposition is laudable.Well done on both counts for this book. I’m eager for at least one more country and many more adventures from these characters.
October 8, 2025
Wonderful storyline
I love this series and can't wait for the next installment. All of Mr. Schinhofen's books are set in mystical places that seem to feel like where we are right now in this time and place. The work is a joy to read and I look forward to many more stories in the future!
I love this series and can't wait for the next installment. All of Mr. Schinhofen's books are set in mystical places that seem to feel like where we are right now in this time and place. The work is a joy to read and I look forward to many more stories in the future!
October 1, 2025
Love it, I think it really helped build the future for the family. I really want to know what Greg's next posting is, and I want to see his friends and family when he travels home. It actually pains me that I have to wait until this comes back in the rotation to read what happens next...
October 2, 2025
Another enjoyable story of a great family.
I have enjoyed all of the books in this series.
Looking forward to hearing the audio version.
Thanks again, Daniel for the entertaining and enjoyable story.
I have enjoyed all of the books in this series.
Looking forward to hearing the audio version.
Thanks again, Daniel for the entertaining and enjoyable story.
October 2, 2025
More character development
Book 11 wow, I like this series but it’s slow in progressing. Some further plot lines are shown and loose ends resolved from the last book. I look forward to the next book.
Book 11 wow, I like this series but it’s slow in progressing. Some further plot lines are shown and loose ends resolved from the last book. I look forward to the next book.
October 2, 2025
Another great part of the story
This is not the book to start the series on as this wraps up some previous material, but it is a well written, very enjoyable book and I highly recommend it and all 10 of it prequel
This is not the book to start the series on as this wraps up some previous material, but it is a well written, very enjoyable book and I highly recommend it and all 10 of it prequel
October 3, 2025
Good Series
As this series slows down to fit the characters, I find myself enjoying it just as much. That isn't for everyone, but the skill, heart, and originality are engrossing. I look forward to the next volume.
As this series slows down to fit the characters, I find myself enjoying it just as much. That isn't for everyone, but the skill, heart, and originality are engrossing. I look forward to the next volume.
October 5, 2025
Aether's Revival is another great series by Daniel Schinhofen!
I have really enjoyed the Aether's Revival series. Princely Mistakes clears up the past storyline at Krog and opens up the next chapter. Great series!
I have really enjoyed the Aether's Revival series. Princely Mistakes clears up the past storyline at Krog and opens up the next chapter. Great series!
October 6, 2025
A wonderful series!!!
An absolute must read series from this author,in my opinion at least!!! Amazing characters, an enthralling storyline and world!!! World building rivaled by none and just an absolute fabulous story!!!
An absolute must read series from this author,in my opinion at least!!! Amazing characters, an enthralling storyline and world!!! World building rivaled by none and just an absolute fabulous story!!!
October 7, 2025
Excellent Story
Another wonderful chapter of the series. Once more an emotional rollercoaster and a good tale. I love his well developed characters who you grow to love (or hate in a few cases). I highly recommend this series!!
Another wonderful chapter of the series. Once more an emotional rollercoaster and a good tale. I love his well developed characters who you grow to love (or hate in a few cases). I highly recommend this series!!
October 7, 2025
Good book
Damn one hell of a book one of the best yet 👏. It was a Rollercoaster of ups and downs but it was well worth the ride. I look forward to reading the next book in the series 😀
Damn one hell of a book one of the best yet 👏. It was a Rollercoaster of ups and downs but it was well worth the ride. I look forward to reading the next book in the series 😀
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