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Feral Mage #3
The Princess Guard Contract
Survival of the fittest.
A law of nature Bryce has seen time and time again in his life. Yet, now he finds himself dragged into the circles of nobility in Witchbrook while acting as a bodyguard for Princess Thea Volson. Watching her warnings about her uncle fall on the deaf ears of the other nobles.
Still, that old lesson remains true as Harold Volson sets his sights on Witchbrook and a deadly monster that should be nowhere near the city hunts along its edges. Bryce must deal with both, all while a feral Goddess whispers in his ear with her own set of lethal demands. The coming fight will force him to make tough choices to keep himself and his pack alive.
But is Bryce the predator or the prey?
A law of nature Bryce has seen time and time again in his life. Yet, now he finds himself dragged into the circles of nobility in Witchbrook while acting as a bodyguard for Princess Thea Volson. Watching her warnings about her uncle fall on the deaf ears of the other nobles.
Still, that old lesson remains true as Harold Volson sets his sights on Witchbrook and a deadly monster that should be nowhere near the city hunts along its edges. Bryce must deal with both, all while a feral Goddess whispers in his ear with her own set of lethal demands. The coming fight will force him to make tough choices to keep himself and his pack alive.
But is Bryce the predator or the prey?
344 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 27, 2025
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Chase Kilgore
9 books67 followersAn avid reader with a fondness for Fantasy, Sci-fi, and HaremLit Books. I strive to write interesting worlds and characters like those that drew me to these genres. My debut book, Exile: De'Vas Chronicles Book 1, is my aim to achieve that goal. I hope you enjoy the book and the others to come in the future.
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March 21, 2026
This is book #3 in this series so let’s review a bit:
If you are a certain type of mage (and mages come with all sorts of backgrounds and natures) you are able to assume one or more of the attributes of the monsters you best in combat.
Bryce, the Feral Mage, has accumulated an entourage by the close of book #2. Vex, Janna, and now, Alice, Vera, and several others, each with separate motivations.
Bryce is “hired” to keep a princess safe and that is not in the interest of several factions who either want to use her for their own purposes or see to her death.
It is not just happenstance that Bryce’s support group are all female. And, Kilgore, sees to it that they are almost all sexually attracted to him and will act on that attraction. I appreciate that those sexual encounters are kept to discrete chapters that can be skipped without any loss of the plot.
Kilgore seems to take inspiration from Robert Browning in letting his “reach exceed his grasp” as he moves further into his world building. Some of it (particularly some of the monsters and their abilities) are well done but his storytelling skills could be better and his world seems more a pastiche of things he liked in other authors' stories.
He is continuing to expand Bryce’s exploits but I find this a case of diminishing returns.
See my review of book one https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
And book two https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
3*
If you are a certain type of mage (and mages come with all sorts of backgrounds and natures) you are able to assume one or more of the attributes of the monsters you best in combat.
Bryce, the Feral Mage, has accumulated an entourage by the close of book #2. Vex, Janna, and now, Alice, Vera, and several others, each with separate motivations.
Bryce is “hired” to keep a princess safe and that is not in the interest of several factions who either want to use her for their own purposes or see to her death.
It is not just happenstance that Bryce’s support group are all female. And, Kilgore, sees to it that they are almost all sexually attracted to him and will act on that attraction. I appreciate that those sexual encounters are kept to discrete chapters that can be skipped without any loss of the plot.
Kilgore seems to take inspiration from Robert Browning in letting his “reach exceed his grasp” as he moves further into his world building. Some of it (particularly some of the monsters and their abilities) are well done but his storytelling skills could be better and his world seems more a pastiche of things he liked in other authors' stories.
He is continuing to expand Bryce’s exploits but I find this a case of diminishing returns.
See my review of book one https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
And book two https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
3*
January 20, 2026
Another good volume. The plot is moving along nicely and villains aren’t overstaying their welcome. Although, I am left wondering: what happened to Jack and Carlos? Also, Bellamy needs to hurry up and make a decision about what she wants. Anyway, looking forward to starting the next arc.
January 29, 2026
Relatively short, but a good read which moved well. Things get pretty dire and not everyone makes it out, but the bigger threat is next on the horizon. I'm not sure how the progression system works here, as it isn't gamelit, but it looks like it's up to how much the gods are backing their champions.
March 25, 2026
I loved the first two books, and here's more! Great sword and sorcery fantasy story.
Unfortunately, as a write this, book 4 is not out, and while the series does not end on a cliffhanger (which I appreciate!) the story is still gripping and I am left wishing I could just keep reading and find out what happens next.
Side note, but the author does a very good job of setting up an escalating series of threats that lead into each other, without embracing rampant power inflation, deux ex machina (either saving the protagonists when they "should" have died, or introducing a new thread when they "should" be safe), or making it feel like plot arcs don't matter because they just bring the plot back to where it was when it started, rather than progressing it. Not so here!
Unfortunately, as a write this, book 4 is not out, and while the series does not end on a cliffhanger (which I appreciate!) the story is still gripping and I am left wishing I could just keep reading and find out what happens next.
Side note, but the author does a very good job of setting up an escalating series of threats that lead into each other, without embracing rampant power inflation, deux ex machina (either saving the protagonists when they "should" have died, or introducing a new thread when they "should" be safe), or making it feel like plot arcs don't matter because they just bring the plot back to where it was when it started, rather than progressing it. Not so here!
January 25, 2026
Least of the series
Pretty disappointing overall. At almost feels like Vex becomes dumber and more one dimensional as the series progresses. The MC spends the book trying to surrender as quickly as possible at every confrontation. So many characters were removed or put in the background that when combined with the behavior changes I just don't care what happens anymore. Worst Chase Kilgore book by far.
Pretty disappointing overall. At almost feels like Vex becomes dumber and more one dimensional as the series progresses. The MC spends the book trying to surrender as quickly as possible at every confrontation. So many characters were removed or put in the background that when combined with the behavior changes I just don't care what happens anymore. Worst Chase Kilgore book by far.
December 28, 2025
One arc ends, two nore crop up
That was one amazing roller-coaster, culminating in one of the best sieges I've read for an hlit novel. Can't wait to see if the oni will be one of the pack too(I sure hope so) but as things stand our champion may soon embark on the road of conquest. Here's hoping a certain red eyed goddess is still liking him by the end of it all.
That was one amazing roller-coaster, culminating in one of the best sieges I've read for an hlit novel. Can't wait to see if the oni will be one of the pack too(I sure hope so) but as things stand our champion may soon embark on the road of conquest. Here's hoping a certain red eyed goddess is still liking him by the end of it all.
December 28, 2025
Absolutely fantastic
The story took a major leap forward and we had so cool things come out a left field and some very interesting things pop up in the ending. Our characters continue to be amazingly written, spice is fantastic, and action/fighting scenes are also well written. I'm looking forward to the next one
The story took a major leap forward and we had so cool things come out a left field and some very interesting things pop up in the ending. Our characters continue to be amazingly written, spice is fantastic, and action/fighting scenes are also well written. I'm looking forward to the next one
January 8, 2026
This was another pretty strong book in this series. There are lots of plot twists and turns, with plenty of betrayals and lots of friends dying.
The harem grows by one, someone expected but maybe not who readers thought it would be. The sex scenes were just ok with the new harem member.
I do look forward to the next book in this series.
The harem grows by one, someone expected but maybe not who readers thought it would be. The sex scenes were just ok with the new harem member.
I do look forward to the next book in this series.
March 9, 2026
Wow, this is so good. I don't know if it's just the low exceptions for this genre or what, but the writing, characters, plot, and chemistry just works so well for this series. I think it might be getting better with each book. Also super appreciate the author including the glossary of characters at the start.
December 27, 2025
Great series!
A good story with solid world-building, where the main character isn’t overpowered (well, maybe a little). Most importantly, he’s not written as a clueless man who fails to notice when women are interested in him.
A good story with solid world-building, where the main character isn’t overpowered (well, maybe a little). Most importantly, he’s not written as a clueless man who fails to notice when women are interested in him.
January 2, 2026
Awesome Read!
I love the feeling of this series. All the characters feel very genuine. Loved the battle near the end. Can’t wait to see how this series unfolds. Lots of development in this book. Looking forward to the next book!
I love the feeling of this series. All the characters feel very genuine. Loved the battle near the end. Can’t wait to see how this series unfolds. Lots of development in this book. Looking forward to the next book!
January 31, 2026
Solid continuation of the story, as we wrap and advance the two major story arcs, while setting up the true central conflict of the series. The harem element continues to be rather peripheral, with only a couple of easily skippable sex scenes and much less tail swishing than in previous books.
December 28, 2025
more trouble and the gods are involved so you know what kind of show it is
December 31, 2025
Very good book
This is a fine fantasy harem adventure novel. It is well written and edited. I especially like Vex. I anxiously await the author's next novel.
This is a fine fantasy harem adventure novel. It is well written and edited. I especially like Vex. I anxiously await the author's next novel.
January 1, 2026
Between all the gore and the bonking there isn't much space for the characters. Bit of a shame.
February 17, 2026
good read
This was a good read and a great addition to the series. Looking forward to the next book in the series
This was a good read and a great addition to the series. Looking forward to the next book in the series
March 7, 2026
A fun adventure
The characters continued to evolve and grow. The world and lore continued to be revealed and the story felt like it was opening up into something new.
The characters continued to evolve and grow. The world and lore continued to be revealed and the story felt like it was opening up into something new.
March 23, 2026
Feral Mage
The puppet master’s last show. Could this be the beginning of another series as the pack gets a new member?
The puppet master’s last show. Could this be the beginning of another series as the pack gets a new member?
December 31, 2025
The first book had all developed characters and a very interesting story. This one has foregone all of that. The harem characters have become dependant and flat, and the story feels like an afterthought. This is just another harem book that forgot it needed a story.
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