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World Sphere #3
The Maelstrom
Skyholme is in turmoil and recovering after the Bricio failed coup. As the nobility sorts out new leadership for the flying islands, Storme is free to focus on building his own The Maelstrom. Storme is now free to explore the Sphere, but the islands will always serve as his home port.
828 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication November 20, 2026
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October 12, 2026
Love this series!
This is one of the best series in this genre. Not only that but probably the absolute best following the specific trope of a would from earth transferring and being reborn in a new world. Love the MC and supporting cast. The story and world building are fantastic. To top it all off, it is very well written and edited. I am so excited for the next book in the series.
This is one of the best series in this genre. Not only that but probably the absolute best following the specific trope of a would from earth transferring and being reborn in a new world. Love the MC and supporting cast. The story and world building are fantastic. To top it all off, it is very well written and edited. I am so excited for the next book in the series.
October 16, 2026
This is the best of the World Sphere books so far, by far. I've read all The Soldier's Life books too (by the same author) and honestly I think this is better than any of those books (taken on their own) also. The second half of World Sphere 3 where Storme starts privateering and mastering his exchange ability is just SO much fun. I don't think I'll ever get tired of him taking down skyships and making off with their crystals and mithril in the process.
As with the author's other books, the pacing is frenetic and sweeps you along from one scene to the next without ever lingering too much on details or characters. Full throttle plot all the way. This book was a complete blast.
My only negatives are that there are many errors (at least one per chapter), presumably because this is a brand new self-published release. The author also seems averse to using contractions to a fault, to the point where it makes the dialogue/narration sound wooden and unrealistic. I truly don't understand the point of it - it makes all the characters sound like pompous nobles with a stick up their butt.
Fortunately, the whirlwind plot makes up for it. 5 stars and I can't wait for the next.
As with the author's other books, the pacing is frenetic and sweeps you along from one scene to the next without ever lingering too much on details or characters. Full throttle plot all the way. This book was a complete blast.
My only negatives are that there are many errors (at least one per chapter), presumably because this is a brand new self-published release. The author also seems averse to using contractions to a fault, to the point where it makes the dialogue/narration sound wooden and unrealistic. I truly don't understand the point of it - it makes all the characters sound like pompous nobles with a stick up their butt.
Fortunately, the whirlwind plot makes up for it. 5 stars and I can't wait for the next.
October 15, 2026
A bit hard to pick up raw since there is no recap and a lot of different characters from a lot of different moving parts, but after refreshing my memory by going back to the last few chapters of the previous book it wasnt too difficult to get back into.
Still an enjoyable ride, funny enough for this type of story I feel like the actual dungeon exploration side is the least interesting with everything else going on. MC sometimes tend to veer to much into becoming dumb for plot reasons when women are involved (including you, epilogue chapter...) but it's not a big detriment on the story.
I would definitely still recommand the series.
Still an enjoyable ride, funny enough for this type of story I feel like the actual dungeon exploration side is the least interesting with everything else going on. MC sometimes tend to veer to much into becoming dumb for plot reasons when women are involved (including you, epilogue chapter...) but it's not a big detriment on the story.
I would definitely still recommand the series.
October 10, 2026
As good as the first two books!
World Sphere Book 3 is full of action, adventure and fun as the first two books in the series. Storme is becoming a powerful young combat mage and a frustratingly likeable mc, if a little self absorbed, at times. I most enjoyed exploring the sphere in this one. The world building and storytelling involved is impressive.
World Sphere Book 3 is full of action, adventure and fun as the first two books in the series. Storme is becoming a powerful young combat mage and a frustratingly likeable mc, if a little self absorbed, at times. I most enjoyed exploring the sphere in this one. The world building and storytelling involved is impressive.
October 12, 2026
The story and character were Interesting.
This lost some points though due to the author constantly retconning what they just said. Like it will take 100 minutes to charge, it can be done in 40. That kind of thing.
Also like many books that are in a series it would be very helpful if the author added a quick summary or a who’s who to remind the reader where the story was.
This lost some points though due to the author constantly retconning what they just said. Like it will take 100 minutes to charge, it can be done in 40. That kind of thing.
Also like many books that are in a series it would be very helpful if the author added a quick summary or a who’s who to remind the reader where the story was.
October 13, 2026
rough start
It’s the problem with serials being turned into books. The first chapters of a new book don’t spend any time establishing a solid launching point for the narrative.
Eventually things fell into place. The MC has reached mid OPness—amazing for his age/rank, but still a bit weak on the grander stage.
It’s the problem with serials being turned into books. The first chapters of a new book don’t spend any time establishing a solid launching point for the narrative.
Eventually things fell into place. The MC has reached mid OPness—amazing for his age/rank, but still a bit weak on the grander stage.
October 12, 2026
awesome book and can’t wait for the next one
Really loved the story of this book of the series and I can’t wait to read storm’s next adventure and hopefully a needed combat upgrade.
Really loved the story of this book of the series and I can’t wait to read storm’s next adventure and hopefully a needed combat upgrade.
October 13, 2026
this is a awesome story!
I really liked the authors writing style. The story was so good, I read all 3 books in 3 days and am going to pre order the 4th book
I really liked the authors writing style. The story was so good, I read all 3 books in 3 days and am going to pre order the 4th book
October 14, 2026
This book felt different. Still enjoyable, but it felt like just a laundry list of items. Constant action and doing this that and everything in between, no calm moments to develop characters/etc.
October 14, 2026
Great addition to the series.
If you liked book 1 and 2 then you will like this one.
The main character Storme grows in strength and becomes more ruthless.
If you liked book 1 and 2 then you will like this one.
The main character Storme grows in strength and becomes more ruthless.
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