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Time To Build: A Litrpg and Gamelit Series
Startum Ironwolf and friends have traveled the Nordic Region, saved their friends, and returned to drive away the Hobgoblin invaders threatening their home. Not only that, they were able to destroy the Flying Serpents that appeared out of nowhere to raze BrokenFang Hold. That, he learns, happened because of the Doombreath Clan's curse that was laid on him.
Sadly, those were only the beginning of Star's problems. Besides rebuilding his destroyed fortress, he must keep his promise to Queen Isolde, or he could very well lose his Overlord title. If coming up with a way to repel the overwhelming Hordes of Orcs currently razing the Kingdom of Kader is not enough of a challenge, he's also received an email informing him that the troupe Dark Star Rising has been taken as slaves by a faraway race.
The problems continue to escalate from there. Somehow, Star must figure out a way to deal with these numerous emergencies all at once. Not only that, he needs to quickly rebuild his forces and reserves before a new emergency can appear on the horizon.
This is a GameLit/LitRPG story and contains explicit intimate relations, explicit violence, explicit expletives, cussing and swearing, explicit hacking and slashing, betrayals, pant wetting, improper use of motorcycles, general speeding, polyamory, theft, arson, egg-laying, open relationships, power leveling, twinking, PVP, ogling of demi-humans, ogling of humanoids, ogling of monsters, PVE, spawn camping, trespassing, dwarf tossing, cell phone hacking, account hacking, attempted rape, adult situations, violations of civilian rights, a dire wolf with an attitude, infidelity, bawdy relations with Orcs, Goblins, Trolls, Beastkin, Gnomes, Dwarves, Elves and monsters, MMORPG-style violence, allusions to nonconsensual relations, consensual relations, wolves and bears as pets, nudity and nakedness, no bras, naked raids, murder, attempted murder, atheism, rationalizations, man-handling, decapitations, pirate on pirate violence, gossiping, defenestration, sexual harassment, religious rationalizations, unusual morals, NPC relations, player relations, possible centaur riding, stalking, looting, womanizing, mansplaining, bribery, LAN parties, fantasy depictions of mages and warriors, highly risqué fantasy gaming tropes, personal rants, assault and battery, stabbings, cannibalism, general mayhem, specific mayhem, immolations, explosions, siege weapons of mass destruction, existential discussions, controversial topics of sci-fi fandom, real-world intimate relationships, in-game intimate relationships, playing the field, disrespect for authority, womansplaining, realm invasions, mind control fears, bad tempered marines, conspiracy theories, cohabitation, men playing women, digital prostitution, exsanguinations, women playing men, references to science fiction literature and television, references to gaming, playing MMOs for too many hours straight, government surveillance, jelly donuts, inappropriate gaming names, player abuse, interrogations and torture, chest ogling, grocery store misconduct, talking on a cell in public, relational misconduct, magic misconduct, fangs, general misconduct, voyeurism, making out sessions, heavy petting, insanity, random violence, promiscuity, werewolves and vampires that like to kill, evil gnolls and goblins, good orcs and bad orcs, too much drinking, dismemberment, abuse of authority, abuse of popularity, electrocutions, freeze blasts, arcane explosions, destruction of property, public indecency, annoying escort quests, rezzing and resurrections, castle sieging, city ransacking, slavery, raping and pillaging, role-playing, abuse, crazy ex-girlfriend flashbacks, nutshots and eye poking, the stabbing of private organs, pick-up groups, fast-moving zombies, and anything else offensive I may have forgotten to mention. Read at your own risk.
Sadly, those were only the beginning of Star's problems. Besides rebuilding his destroyed fortress, he must keep his promise to Queen Isolde, or he could very well lose his Overlord title. If coming up with a way to repel the overwhelming Hordes of Orcs currently razing the Kingdom of Kader is not enough of a challenge, he's also received an email informing him that the troupe Dark Star Rising has been taken as slaves by a faraway race.
The problems continue to escalate from there. Somehow, Star must figure out a way to deal with these numerous emergencies all at once. Not only that, he needs to quickly rebuild his forces and reserves before a new emergency can appear on the horizon.
This is a GameLit/LitRPG story and contains explicit intimate relations, explicit violence, explicit expletives, cussing and swearing, explicit hacking and slashing, betrayals, pant wetting, improper use of motorcycles, general speeding, polyamory, theft, arson, egg-laying, open relationships, power leveling, twinking, PVP, ogling of demi-humans, ogling of humanoids, ogling of monsters, PVE, spawn camping, trespassing, dwarf tossing, cell phone hacking, account hacking, attempted rape, adult situations, violations of civilian rights, a dire wolf with an attitude, infidelity, bawdy relations with Orcs, Goblins, Trolls, Beastkin, Gnomes, Dwarves, Elves and monsters, MMORPG-style violence, allusions to nonconsensual relations, consensual relations, wolves and bears as pets, nudity and nakedness, no bras, naked raids, murder, attempted murder, atheism, rationalizations, man-handling, decapitations, pirate on pirate violence, gossiping, defenestration, sexual harassment, religious rationalizations, unusual morals, NPC relations, player relations, possible centaur riding, stalking, looting, womanizing, mansplaining, bribery, LAN parties, fantasy depictions of mages and warriors, highly risqué fantasy gaming tropes, personal rants, assault and battery, stabbings, cannibalism, general mayhem, specific mayhem, immolations, explosions, siege weapons of mass destruction, existential discussions, controversial topics of sci-fi fandom, real-world intimate relationships, in-game intimate relationships, playing the field, disrespect for authority, womansplaining, realm invasions, mind control fears, bad tempered marines, conspiracy theories, cohabitation, men playing women, digital prostitution, exsanguinations, women playing men, references to science fiction literature and television, references to gaming, playing MMOs for too many hours straight, government surveillance, jelly donuts, inappropriate gaming names, player abuse, interrogations and torture, chest ogling, grocery store misconduct, talking on a cell in public, relational misconduct, magic misconduct, fangs, general misconduct, voyeurism, making out sessions, heavy petting, insanity, random violence, promiscuity, werewolves and vampires that like to kill, evil gnolls and goblins, good orcs and bad orcs, too much drinking, dismemberment, abuse of authority, abuse of popularity, electrocutions, freeze blasts, arcane explosions, destruction of property, public indecency, annoying escort quests, rezzing and resurrections, castle sieging, city ransacking, slavery, raping and pillaging, role-playing, abuse, crazy ex-girlfriend flashbacks, nutshots and eye poking, the stabbing of private organs, pick-up groups, fast-moving zombies, and anything else offensive I may have forgotten to mention. Read at your own risk.
417 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 14, 2025
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November 28, 2025
Fan of the Series but tough to get through
I first want to say I am appreciative of the author continuing the series when many others have stalled with years between releases. I enjoy the blend of the real world strategy on building a stream and those relationships with the in game adventures. As the story has progressed it’s getting more difficult to read as the story feels like it moves so slowly. Pages upon pages of an ex girlfriend, relationship issues in game and out of game. It’s unfortunately a bit boring and hard to read and I find myself skimming pages as the high points are interesting and the rest just seems like overly detailed filler that doesn’t progress the story. The original books had much more detail with battle strategy and fight scenes and negative details / level up character building. I want to stay with the series but it would need to get back to the beginning books where the story line moved quickly.
Spoiler alert - this book basically said - we finished an attack, are rebuilding, set up some portals and built a plan to retake the Isolde line, built a teleporter and had two small skirmishes from a mage clan. And all my guild mates like to talk crap to each other.
I don’t wrote this to be mean or harsh, it’s just a reality that there are a lot of great series to choose to read and I only have so many hours to dedicate to light reading. I read this and feel like I wasted my time reading it as the cliffs notes version would have been sufficient.
I first want to say I am appreciative of the author continuing the series when many others have stalled with years between releases. I enjoy the blend of the real world strategy on building a stream and those relationships with the in game adventures. As the story has progressed it’s getting more difficult to read as the story feels like it moves so slowly. Pages upon pages of an ex girlfriend, relationship issues in game and out of game. It’s unfortunately a bit boring and hard to read and I find myself skimming pages as the high points are interesting and the rest just seems like overly detailed filler that doesn’t progress the story. The original books had much more detail with battle strategy and fight scenes and negative details / level up character building. I want to stay with the series but it would need to get back to the beginning books where the story line moved quickly.
Spoiler alert - this book basically said - we finished an attack, are rebuilding, set up some portals and built a plan to retake the Isolde line, built a teleporter and had two small skirmishes from a mage clan. And all my guild mates like to talk crap to each other.
I don’t wrote this to be mean or harsh, it’s just a reality that there are a lot of great series to choose to read and I only have so many hours to dedicate to light reading. I read this and feel like I wasted my time reading it as the cliffs notes version would have been sufficient.
November 30, 2025
It's good
If you like the previous books in the series, you're going to like this one. If you didn't like the previous books there isn't going to be any change. The only complaint I have with these books is they seem very short but since I'm reading them for Freon Kendall unlimited I really don't care. There's plenty of action in this. Some plot points that I've long anticipated happening finally kick over. Some other decent plants are brought to the four. I can't really tell you anything else without ruining the plot for you. I hope this helps somewhat. I apologize for any spying ears. I'm writing this review with voice to text
If you like the previous books in the series, you're going to like this one. If you didn't like the previous books there isn't going to be any change. The only complaint I have with these books is they seem very short but since I'm reading them for Freon Kendall unlimited I really don't care. There's plenty of action in this. Some plot points that I've long anticipated happening finally kick over. Some other decent plants are brought to the four. I can't really tell you anything else without ruining the plot for you. I hope this helps somewhat. I apologize for any spying ears. I'm writing this review with voice to text
November 19, 2025
Move it along
I know Jason mentions how he has to shorten his books to get more profit. I respect that, but if we're getting shorter books, skip a lot of the introspection and history. The entire part of Star's apartment could have been condensed. By the time the end came and I was getting into it, the book was over. Make the story flow better for the new format. That being said, the parts I enjoyed, I loved. Really excited to see this new part of the world, if we ever get to it
I know Jason mentions how he has to shorten his books to get more profit. I respect that, but if we're getting shorter books, skip a lot of the introspection and history. The entire part of Star's apartment could have been condensed. By the time the end came and I was getting into it, the book was over. Make the story flow better for the new format. That being said, the parts I enjoyed, I loved. Really excited to see this new part of the world, if we ever get to it
November 22, 2025
Time to Build: The World Book 19 review
Another great book from The World series. I eagerly await every new book released from Jason Cheek. The depth of his characters and world building in all his books keep me entertained and engaged. In this book, Startum Ironwolf builds up his base and his wartime reserves to fight the orks, while planning a few surprises for his enemies.
Another great book from The World series. I eagerly await every new book released from Jason Cheek. The depth of his characters and world building in all his books keep me entertained and engaged. In this book, Startum Ironwolf builds up his base and his wartime reserves to fight the orks, while planning a few surprises for his enemies.
November 16, 2025
Still fun
Needs proof reading. Introduces new areas of the world. Sets the stage for the next story arc. Action scenes really well written, introspection on relationships was tedious.
Needs proof reading. Introduces new areas of the world. Sets the stage for the next story arc. Action scenes really well written, introspection on relationships was tedious.
November 17, 2025
another great one
This is just another fun and exciting book that Jason has put out for us to enjoy! I can’t wait for the next one. There is always something coming around the corner to look forward to! Start at book 1 of you haven’t yet!
This is just another fun and exciting book that Jason has put out for us to enjoy! I can’t wait for the next one. There is always something coming around the corner to look forward to! Start at book 1 of you haven’t yet!
November 18, 2025
Couldn't put down.
Well, at least I was smart enough to not open the book when I downloaded it last night. I started it during my lunch break and here I am an hour after work, still sitting at my desk just finishing it up. Loved it!
Well, at least I was smart enough to not open the book when I downloaded it last night. I started it during my lunch break and here I am an hour after work, still sitting at my desk just finishing it up. Loved it!
November 20, 2025
Good read as always
It was another enjoyable installment but I felt like it was shorter this time for some reason. Oh well I still enjoyed it all and I look forward to the next one.
It was another enjoyable installment but I felt like it was shorter this time for some reason. Oh well I still enjoyed it all and I look forward to the next one.
November 29, 2025
Another great read
This story is great because it is genuine. Characters with real personalities in believable game world situations . Also Dom needs to quit acting like a whiney bitch.
This story is great because it is genuine. Characters with real personalities in believable game world situations . Also Dom needs to quit acting like a whiney bitch.
November 16, 2025
Great Again
This is a wonderful way to start a new arc by tying up previous threads at the same time. Such a great series with deep character development and an amazing MC.
This is a wonderful way to start a new arc by tying up previous threads at the same time. Such a great series with deep character development and an amazing MC.
November 17, 2025
Good continuation of series
Wish books were a bit longer but engaging characters and flow. Been a fan of series since the beginning and looking forward to its’ continuation
Wish books were a bit longer but engaging characters and flow. Been a fan of series since the beginning and looking forward to its’ continuation
November 17, 2025
Great story
I enjoy the work series very much and eagerly await each book that comes out. If only they were longer
I enjoy the work series very much and eagerly await each book that comes out. If only they were longer
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