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Will of the Immortals #7
Boundless Pride
Our saga continues as Leon and crew find themselves landing on the continent of the Demihumans, a race long subjected to the evils of the world and far from trusting of strangers.
Immediately embroiled in a broad-reaching conflict between opposing factions, Leon also finds himself at odds with a new threat- one that he has only experienced before in visions.
Famine and blight take the lives of innocents as Spirit Beasts roam unchecked in the deadly wilderness around them.
We welcome new friends and allies, demolish new enemies and obstacles, all under the bright sun of the savannah.
As the existential threat to all becomes more clear, the path forward becomes less so. Facing the unknown ahead and certain death behind, only a steadfast will and sharp sword will pull them through.
Immediately embroiled in a broad-reaching conflict between opposing factions, Leon also finds himself at odds with a new threat- one that he has only experienced before in visions.
Famine and blight take the lives of innocents as Spirit Beasts roam unchecked in the deadly wilderness around them.
We welcome new friends and allies, demolish new enemies and obstacles, all under the bright sun of the savannah.
As the existential threat to all becomes more clear, the path forward becomes less so. Facing the unknown ahead and certain death behind, only a steadfast will and sharp sword will pull them through.
- GenresFantasy
566 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 2, 2026
130 people are currently reading
30 people want to read
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Jay Krauss
15 books52 followersJay is an animal lover, software developer, traditional blacksmith, modern woodworker, terrible mechanic, avid reader, and author.
A master of no trades, perhaps, but a consummate dabbler.
Writing in both Sci-Fi and Fantasy genres.
A master of no trades, perhaps, but a consummate dabbler.
Writing in both Sci-Fi and Fantasy genres.
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January 4, 2026
A series that does the tropes of the genre (well most of them) right!
It’s ironic this book releases on the day I finished the first book of a new series, for me, and praise it for how it doesn’t merely dive straight into the tropes of the genre but instead focuses on story and characterization first. In a way, Will of the Immortals is the polar opposite. It is mired in the tropes of the genre, but it does so in, mostly, the best ways.
OP MC with a unique path? ✅
MC only ever seems to be challenged by people at or just above his level? ✅
Numerous plot armor benefactors and godly blessings? ✅
Goofy and loyal sidekicks? ✅
Special and unique bonded familiar? ✅
MC’s a master in cultivation as well as a crafting discipline? ✅
MC is righteous in his morality and undeterred in his judicious dispensation of justice? ✅
MC is some kind of chosen one with his main purpise being slowly revealed? ✅
MC is really awkward around women but comes around thanks to an aggressive suitor? ✅
These are the ways this series has most of the common tropes in this genre. But this series is how you do them right. There’s a reason why these are tropes, because it’s what the people want. It gets us going! It’s a formula that works, when done right. And this series does it right. I love the characters, the world-building, the magic system, the combat, and the payoffs.
That said there are a couple of areas where I feel it’s not quite right. I find the constant mini-episodes where the MC or members of his clan are accosted by random people, who don’t seem to understand what world they live in, testing my patience and immersion. Logically, I know this is part of the genre, teeing off on the cliche bumbling nobles or foolish criminals. But in a world where such powerful people exist and basic skills like inspect exist, why would some low levels ever think it’s okay to risk picking a fight or trying to rob from someone more powerful or someone connected to powerful people? I wouldn’t think any fool would survive into adulthood not treading carefully. So I find these interactions, of which there’s three or four in this book alone, tedious.
Also the harem situation... I again logically understand that the author set up two characters to be potential love interests for the MC, and simply could not pick between them. So he made them a polyamorous throuple. Cause it’s not a harem if the girls are in love with each other too right? But they do call each other sister… like sister wives… that is until this book where the author doubles down and invests in trying to make their romance more believable so they give each other nicknames. I still don’t really see it, but it’s whatever. I wouldn’t call this a harem series, that is its own subgenre and tropes for which I can only imagine from their little-to-the-imagination covers, as I have never read one of them, that this series has any of those tropes other than the more than one wife.
Another gripe I think the author HAS TO address is the lack of recap summaries before the book. It took me a few chapters to remember what was what in this book. I know an author is so close to it maybe they don’t comprehend how many books most of their audience reads. They all blur together. And a recap is not a big ask. All you have to do is summarize each book in a few paragraphs, then add to the previous for each new book. Copy pasta. Easy peasy. And those that are reading them concurrently can just skip it. The rest of us NEED A RECAP!
This author is also committed to four books a year, which is awesome. Meaning this series should wrap up by 2027 or early 2028 with 16 planned books. Absolutely love that pace and the fact this story isn’t open ended but is outlined. That’s the best way to write in this genre, and we can all see the numerous series floundering that clearly have no end in sight much less a plan.
In the end, no series is perfect. I can find faults with even my number one favorite series. And so, I rate this series high enough to fit into my top recommended series (of which maybe one in five series makes the list) because it does just about everything right for what it is. It’s a series written by someone who understands this genre, understands the tropes, understands why we read them, and most of all, knows how to deliver. That latter part being sadly missing from most series in this genre. Highly recommend this series.
It’s ironic this book releases on the day I finished the first book of a new series, for me, and praise it for how it doesn’t merely dive straight into the tropes of the genre but instead focuses on story and characterization first. In a way, Will of the Immortals is the polar opposite. It is mired in the tropes of the genre, but it does so in, mostly, the best ways.
OP MC with a unique path? ✅
MC only ever seems to be challenged by people at or just above his level? ✅
Numerous plot armor benefactors and godly blessings? ✅
Goofy and loyal sidekicks? ✅
Special and unique bonded familiar? ✅
MC’s a master in cultivation as well as a crafting discipline? ✅
MC is righteous in his morality and undeterred in his judicious dispensation of justice? ✅
MC is some kind of chosen one with his main purpise being slowly revealed? ✅
MC is really awkward around women but comes around thanks to an aggressive suitor? ✅
These are the ways this series has most of the common tropes in this genre. But this series is how you do them right. There’s a reason why these are tropes, because it’s what the people want. It gets us going! It’s a formula that works, when done right. And this series does it right. I love the characters, the world-building, the magic system, the combat, and the payoffs.
That said there are a couple of areas where I feel it’s not quite right. I find the constant mini-episodes where the MC or members of his clan are accosted by random people, who don’t seem to understand what world they live in, testing my patience and immersion. Logically, I know this is part of the genre, teeing off on the cliche bumbling nobles or foolish criminals. But in a world where such powerful people exist and basic skills like inspect exist, why would some low levels ever think it’s okay to risk picking a fight or trying to rob from someone more powerful or someone connected to powerful people? I wouldn’t think any fool would survive into adulthood not treading carefully. So I find these interactions, of which there’s three or four in this book alone, tedious.
Also the harem situation... I again logically understand that the author set up two characters to be potential love interests for the MC, and simply could not pick between them. So he made them a polyamorous throuple. Cause it’s not a harem if the girls are in love with each other too right? But they do call each other sister… like sister wives… that is until this book where the author doubles down and invests in trying to make their romance more believable so they give each other nicknames. I still don’t really see it, but it’s whatever. I wouldn’t call this a harem series, that is its own subgenre and tropes for which I can only imagine from their little-to-the-imagination covers, as I have never read one of them, that this series has any of those tropes other than the more than one wife.
Another gripe I think the author HAS TO address is the lack of recap summaries before the book. It took me a few chapters to remember what was what in this book. I know an author is so close to it maybe they don’t comprehend how many books most of their audience reads. They all blur together. And a recap is not a big ask. All you have to do is summarize each book in a few paragraphs, then add to the previous for each new book. Copy pasta. Easy peasy. And those that are reading them concurrently can just skip it. The rest of us NEED A RECAP!
This author is also committed to four books a year, which is awesome. Meaning this series should wrap up by 2027 or early 2028 with 16 planned books. Absolutely love that pace and the fact this story isn’t open ended but is outlined. That’s the best way to write in this genre, and we can all see the numerous series floundering that clearly have no end in sight much less a plan.
In the end, no series is perfect. I can find faults with even my number one favorite series. And so, I rate this series high enough to fit into my top recommended series (of which maybe one in five series makes the list) because it does just about everything right for what it is. It’s a series written by someone who understands this genre, understands the tropes, understands why we read them, and most of all, knows how to deliver. That latter part being sadly missing from most series in this genre. Highly recommend this series.
January 12, 2026
Dissapointing
This series has been amazing for the most part. The authors storytelling and world building has been really good; unfortunately his awkwardness at detailing complex romantic relationships has taken over the majority of the book. So much of the book is comprised with characters skirting around emotional issues; I get it that he is trying to show more complexity and deeper character builds, as well as all sorts of relationships and how there is acceptance for all; but in execution it is just getting difficult to read. Maybe it’s just a preference and taste thing, but I’m actually pretty sad that this amazing story now is going to be hijacked by this emphasis. There are ways to accomplish this goal that are more elegant and not so much on the nose.
This series has been amazing for the most part. The authors storytelling and world building has been really good; unfortunately his awkwardness at detailing complex romantic relationships has taken over the majority of the book. So much of the book is comprised with characters skirting around emotional issues; I get it that he is trying to show more complexity and deeper character builds, as well as all sorts of relationships and how there is acceptance for all; but in execution it is just getting difficult to read. Maybe it’s just a preference and taste thing, but I’m actually pretty sad that this amazing story now is going to be hijacked by this emphasis. There are ways to accomplish this goal that are more elegant and not so much on the nose.
January 14, 2026
Fun adventure and relationships
This book balances interesting and exciting adventure stories with satisfying relationships between characters. Many earlier-set-up relationships are paid off in various ways and we spend more time on the group's dynamics. At the same time, the contained adventure focuses more on the fun parts and keeps the logistics and politics simple. It doesn't set up much more adventure, but it also doesnt use up the setups from previous books, leave those story hooks for the future.
This book balances interesting and exciting adventure stories with satisfying relationships between characters. Many earlier-set-up relationships are paid off in various ways and we spend more time on the group's dynamics. At the same time, the contained adventure focuses more on the fun parts and keeps the logistics and politics simple. It doesn't set up much more adventure, but it also doesnt use up the setups from previous books, leave those story hooks for the future.
January 2, 2026
Always fun.
This set of books are always a fun ride. If you are looking for a fun, uncomplicated story that is character driven with interesting world building this a good series to start with.
This set of books are always a fun ride. If you are looking for a fun, uncomplicated story that is character driven with interesting world building this a good series to start with.
January 4, 2026
Good book
This book brought new questions and new chapters to the book. Also bonding his familiar. I liked that one of the Demi was empowered and brave enough to kill a a hole paladin.
This book brought new questions and new chapters to the book. Also bonding his familiar. I liked that one of the Demi was empowered and brave enough to kill a a hole paladin.
January 5, 2026
Yet another outstanding read
The story keeps getting better and better. Can't wait for Ignatz to start helping. To the author, please get these into Audible ASAP so I can share with my wife.
The story keeps getting better and better. Can't wait for Ignatz to start helping. To the author, please get these into Audible ASAP so I can share with my wife.
January 8, 2026
Excellent read
Pace yourself well or you will not put the book down till done. Leon and family continue the good and gain much from it. Orc-kin indeed! The demi humans certainly need a similar title of their own.
Pace yourself well or you will not put the book down till done. Leon and family continue the good and gain much from it. Orc-kin indeed! The demi humans certainly need a similar title of their own.
January 2, 2026
Fanfreakingtastic!
What an amazing book! I absolutely loved this book and such wonderful characters! I can not wait for the next book to come out!
What an amazing book! I absolutely loved this book and such wonderful characters! I can not wait for the next book to come out!
January 2, 2026
worth the wait
This book didn’t focus as much on leon or his advances but it moved the story forward and kept the multiple plots moveing. A worthy sequel
This book didn’t focus as much on leon or his advances but it moved the story forward and kept the multiple plots moveing. A worthy sequel
January 3, 2026
Great book
Stellar work once again from Jay Krauss! Lots of action and adventure, magic and monsters. Looking forward to the next one!
Stellar work once again from Jay Krauss! Lots of action and adventure, magic and monsters. Looking forward to the next one!
January 5, 2026
As always a great new installment.
This series is a joy to me- easy to read but impossible to put down. I recommend the books to everyone. I love them all.
This series is a joy to me- easy to read but impossible to put down. I recommend the books to everyone. I love them all.
January 5, 2026
A solid entry just like the rest of the series. Nothing new or exciting.
January 7, 2026
It was fine, but the characters might as well have been shouting "SIDE QUEST!" the whole time. The plot felt rather ex tempore and they ended up more or less where they started. Did they get a new ship? They might have got a new ship.
January 7, 2026
Great series!
Wonderful story full of adventure, fighting and love. I love the whole series and plan on ordering the next one.
Wonderful story full of adventure, fighting and love. I love the whole series and plan on ordering the next one.
January 9, 2026
absolutely awesome!!!
From start to finish each of the continuing adventures of Leon and Clan never fail to excite and literally enthrall me … I already am impatient for more
From start to finish each of the continuing adventures of Leon and Clan never fail to excite and literally enthrall me … I already am impatient for more
January 14, 2026
Awesome Stuff
This story of a young knight of the Middle Ages going to a magical world was a very interesting entertaining read that I really enjoyed reading.
This story of a young knight of the Middle Ages going to a magical world was a very interesting entertaining read that I really enjoyed reading.
January 21, 2026
This has lost its touch
So i have enjoyed the series up till this book. It got boring and the storie was not enjoyable. I will end her and not buy anymore.
So i have enjoyed the series up till this book. It got boring and the storie was not enjoyable. I will end her and not buy anymore.
December 10, 2025
Thank you to the author for providing an ARC!
As always, an action packed and fun continuation of Leon and the crew. <3
As always, an action packed and fun continuation of Leon and the crew. <3
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