With the last known bastion of The Fallen in ruins and the remaining Greater Devils isolated from civilization by thousands of miles and a monster-filled ocean, Evelyn and her crew set their course for Vigilance, hoping for rest and a chance to build a new life. But this victory has not come without a price. The memories of those she was forced to kill and the devastation she left behind weigh heavily on Evelyn's heart, casting a shadow over her every step.
As she settles into her new role in society, navigating the complexities of studying, politics, and intrigue, the world begins to tip into chaos. Nations race against each other to reclaim the Fallen Lands, monsters surge back into the continent, and political tensions soar, forcing everyone to adapt to the new norms.
Evelyn isn't the only one caught up in these changes. The shockwaves of Aethabe's rage ripple across the continent, and as storms churn out of the shallow sea, the floodwaters filling Kingsgrove have an unexpected effect on a forgotten soul left behind.
This is one of the rare few LitRPG series I actually kind of like. Unfortunately, this book is kind of boring filler without much in the way of payoff.
In progress thoughts: I still love this series, but I don't know if I like Sybilla all that much. She doesn't seem to respect her sisters very much, and anyone else not at all. She's constantly doing unpleasant things in a secretive manner without considering how they affect others. I hope that she straightens out a little because at 59% she's a little insufferable.
I feel like Amelie's teasing about Evie's lack of interest in romance has graduated into full on bullying because who brings a stranger into your sister's bedroom/bathroom unannounced just to get a reaction? It's not very nice. All in all, so far it feels like both sisters are goofing around while Evie is stressed and trying to be a good steward of the land she controls.
Oh also the "lore" entries are so up their own ass with purple alliteration that they're unreadable.
I really enjoyed the first two books in the series. The story in this one was equally as good, but one thing ruined it for me:
Sibylla. I mean, Amélie was bad enough. Evelyn just took crap from everyone.
Sibylla was a complete and utter @ $ $. Arrogant, selfish, conceited. She went off and did things without consulting others, and she didn't seem to have a conscience. She didn't have a care at all about what other people thought or what she did to them. It was all about her. And even worse? Everybody let her get away with it. The ends don't always justify the means. This character really ruined the story for me.
I feel like the MC got very little progression in this one. All the side characters are more competent than her and it seems like she never learns from her fights at all. Every fight she has is done with her slamming her metaphorical face into the problem rather than showing any competent use of her many abilities.
I read this on RoyalRoad some time ago. A lot was familiar, but enough changed that made me glad I listened. There are times this book dragged, but overall, a great story. I really wish I could find book 4. I hope it is being written.
I really love this series and just cant stop reading. The anticipation the adventure the small twists. I really love this thank you, this is what a adventure looks like