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Earth Reformation #2
Return
With the extreme Evaluation over, Ivor returns to the reformed Earth to find things have changed dramatically. The System has rewarded Ivor greatly for his efforts and survival. He is granted a Freehold, a place belonging directly to him and separate from the rest of the reformed Earth. More importantly, the Freehold is not managed by Earth’s World Guardian, and the Earth World Guardian is not happy.
Ivor doesn’t have to go it alone. Zed’s plan worked. Zed is now riding shotgun on Ivor’s adventures. The two of them will need to figure out how to work together effectively to navigate this new existence.
Ivor’s first order of business is to immediately set out to find Marie. He will encounter all manner of people and places during his travels. He knows he can’t help or save everyone, but Ivor won’t let some things go. All kinds of people survived the Evaluation, and some of those people are bad… really, really bad. As much as Ivor has always been a loner, he still wants humanity to survive. He’ll do his part to help, but not all saviors are selfless.
This book has an OP main character, game-like stats, skills, spells and level progression. No AI was used int he creation of this book’s content.
Ivor doesn’t have to go it alone. Zed’s plan worked. Zed is now riding shotgun on Ivor’s adventures. The two of them will need to figure out how to work together effectively to navigate this new existence.
Ivor’s first order of business is to immediately set out to find Marie. He will encounter all manner of people and places during his travels. He knows he can’t help or save everyone, but Ivor won’t let some things go. All kinds of people survived the Evaluation, and some of those people are bad… really, really bad. As much as Ivor has always been a loner, he still wants humanity to survive. He’ll do his part to help, but not all saviors are selfless.
This book has an OP main character, game-like stats, skills, spells and level progression. No AI was used int he creation of this book’s content.
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393 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 12, 2025
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January 6, 2026
Very entertaining
Did not want to put down. Had all the elements I liked. Read both book in two days hard to put down. Looking forward to the 3rd. Hopefully it won't be long.
Did not want to put down. Had all the elements I liked. Read both book in two days hard to put down. Looking forward to the 3rd. Hopefully it won't be long.
January 22, 2026
I was still happy reading but the main character seems a little dull once his daughter was rescued. Where's the challenge? Apparently to make her and her team as strong as possible. It doesn't quite hit the same.
As a counter balance, there's a lot more going on by the end of this book. It's a richer experience with more avenues to explore.
As a counter balance, there's a lot more going on by the end of this book. It's a richer experience with more avenues to explore.
January 6, 2026
Fantastic Series
The author is very skilled and created a MC that is extremely dangerous while retaining his humanity. One of the challenges of writing LITRPG is how much system mechanics to include. This is right in the sweet spot.
The author is very skilled and created a MC that is extremely dangerous while retaining his humanity. One of the challenges of writing LITRPG is how much system mechanics to include. This is right in the sweet spot.
January 15, 2026
Book two
Now this is what I expected from book one, lots of action and violence as the MC goes around killing monsters and bad guys.
I do have a couple little quibbles.
1) Editing could have been better.
2) monster cat seemingly fine with bird people.
3) the MC gives stuff away with regularity. Needs to be keeping stuff for his freehold.
Things I expect in book three but don't want, also things I'd like to see.
1)Side stories for the other two teams. I don't care about them and don't want to focus on them.
2)I'd like to see the freehold developed and maybe grown using town crystals from these worlds that he will explore.
3) the violent death of more horrible people. I really like that part.
6/10 Editing could bump this up higher.
Now this is what I expected from book one, lots of action and violence as the MC goes around killing monsters and bad guys.
I do have a couple little quibbles.
1) Editing could have been better.
2) monster cat seemingly fine with bird people.
3) the MC gives stuff away with regularity. Needs to be keeping stuff for his freehold.
Things I expect in book three but don't want, also things I'd like to see.
1)Side stories for the other two teams. I don't care about them and don't want to focus on them.
2)I'd like to see the freehold developed and maybe grown using town crystals from these worlds that he will explore.
3) the violent death of more horrible people. I really like that part.
6/10 Editing could bump this up higher.
January 21, 2026
Character Ivor Kemble
Kemble is an excellently rounded character with flaws and strengths like any other, and a good heart. The change he makes after the system puts him in the evaluation shows his adaptability from the beginning, and sets him up as one of the strongest around, even with his low level. He spends books 1 and 2 almost single-mindedly searching for his daughter, yet finds the time and courage to help other in need along the way. His determination (his willpower, if you please) allows him to continue on in all manner of strength. While perhaps unrealistic as to the emotional scarring of so many murders, this is a fantasy book, about an OP main character, and thus fits in perfectly with his early years on Earth. I have read many, many books (think 1000+), and he is by far one of my favorite characters to read about. This is an excellent story, and I encourage all manner of fantasy lovers to read it. Thank you, Mr. Botz for this astounding work.
Kemble is an excellently rounded character with flaws and strengths like any other, and a good heart. The change he makes after the system puts him in the evaluation shows his adaptability from the beginning, and sets him up as one of the strongest around, even with his low level. He spends books 1 and 2 almost single-mindedly searching for his daughter, yet finds the time and courage to help other in need along the way. His determination (his willpower, if you please) allows him to continue on in all manner of strength. While perhaps unrealistic as to the emotional scarring of so many murders, this is a fantasy book, about an OP main character, and thus fits in perfectly with his early years on Earth. I have read many, many books (think 1000+), and he is by far one of my favorite characters to read about. This is an excellent story, and I encourage all manner of fantasy lovers to read it. Thank you, Mr. Botz for this astounding work.
January 26, 2026
The Whole Package
My hat's off to the author. Very few has created a system that incorporates our world & a connection to others in such a way. Doing so without corrupting the entire theme.
I love OP characters. Most have them beaten within an inch of their lives in every other chapter until it's monotonous. But this author is creative enough to produce content that calls for the character to show depth and skill to overcome their perils.
He doesn't have filler description that only serves to make a longer read, but gives a full picture that allows our imagination to share in the creation of the scenes.
Overall Mr Botz, you have my highest praise for this one. I will have to read the other works I see of yours. I am only into The LITRPG currently, but your style makes me believe your previous works would be worth a closer look.
Thank you for this series so far. I can hardly wait for the next book.
My hat's off to the author. Very few has created a system that incorporates our world & a connection to others in such a way. Doing so without corrupting the entire theme.
I love OP characters. Most have them beaten within an inch of their lives in every other chapter until it's monotonous. But this author is creative enough to produce content that calls for the character to show depth and skill to overcome their perils.
He doesn't have filler description that only serves to make a longer read, but gives a full picture that allows our imagination to share in the creation of the scenes.
Overall Mr Botz, you have my highest praise for this one. I will have to read the other works I see of yours. I am only into The LITRPG currently, but your style makes me believe your previous works would be worth a closer look.
Thank you for this series so far. I can hardly wait for the next book.
January 14, 2026
almost there
There are a lot of little things that are almost there but just a little off that prevent the book from being great. For example not storing his armor in his storage at the end leaves me wondering if he is really all that smart. Perhaps he had a good reason not to but it wasn’t communicated to the reader.
Oh and a funny side note is that an Olympic sprinter’s running stride is about 3 meters. The faster you run the more ground between steps not more steps over time. So when the mc’s stride was mentioned as 1 meter, I pictured the mc with a sewing machine style fast forwarded character steps run for the rest of the book. At 100 kilometers per hour as mentioned in the book that is like 28 steps per second. Again the 1 meter stride could have been a walking stride and not a running stride but that was not conveyed to the reader.
There are a lot of little things that are almost there but just a little off that prevent the book from being great. For example not storing his armor in his storage at the end leaves me wondering if he is really all that smart. Perhaps he had a good reason not to but it wasn’t communicated to the reader.
Oh and a funny side note is that an Olympic sprinter’s running stride is about 3 meters. The faster you run the more ground between steps not more steps over time. So when the mc’s stride was mentioned as 1 meter, I pictured the mc with a sewing machine style fast forwarded character steps run for the rest of the book. At 100 kilometers per hour as mentioned in the book that is like 28 steps per second. Again the 1 meter stride could have been a walking stride and not a running stride but that was not conveyed to the reader.
January 10, 2026
not five stars because it ends in a cliffhanger.
Like I said in my previous review, an excellent book great MC, well written world, excellent side characters. I was chugging along enjoying this book until it ended. This book and Siri seemed to be so good. It should never end in a cliffhanger. The book alone without the cheap trick of having you hanging by your fingernails at the end of the story is not cool. all great stories that are written are usually self contained. This one should’ve been as well. But I will forgive this little faux paw and still give it four stars instead of five. Now, unfortunately, I have to wait for the next book. It is worth reading if you don’t mind the cliffhanger. If I had known, there was one in this book, I would not have read it.
Like I said in my previous review, an excellent book great MC, well written world, excellent side characters. I was chugging along enjoying this book until it ended. This book and Siri seemed to be so good. It should never end in a cliffhanger. The book alone without the cheap trick of having you hanging by your fingernails at the end of the story is not cool. all great stories that are written are usually self contained. This one should’ve been as well. But I will forgive this little faux paw and still give it four stars instead of five. Now, unfortunately, I have to wait for the next book. It is worth reading if you don’t mind the cliffhanger. If I had known, there was one in this book, I would not have read it.
January 18, 2026
A fantastic sequel, simply excellent storytelling!
The MC returns to earth after the evaluation. He makes new friends, puts the beat down on some enemies and surprise, surprise finds out that a high level advesary has set their sights on him. They put a hit out on him, his daughter and even contracted with a criminal organization to do him a mischief. These nefarious schemes didn't work out so well.
Just an excellent storyline with a now OP operator making his way in the galaxy. A goood blend of sword and sorcery, system apocalypse and interstellar action. Can't wait for more!
The MC returns to earth after the evaluation. He makes new friends, puts the beat down on some enemies and surprise, surprise finds out that a high level advesary has set their sights on him. They put a hit out on him, his daughter and even contracted with a criminal organization to do him a mischief. These nefarious schemes didn't work out so well.
Just an excellent storyline with a now OP operator making his way in the galaxy. A goood blend of sword and sorcery, system apocalypse and interstellar action. Can't wait for more!
January 27, 2026
For me, A Great New Author
I'm rarely effusion with my praise but Mr. Botz earned it. Both books are fantastic. One, maybe 2 errors in grammar that I barely caught and in no way disrupted my ability to "see" the story as he wrote it. I'm usually very action- oriented and don't get me wrong, there was but also a lot of building of worlds and people. I read both books in 2 days. Something I've not done in a few years. Excellent books and I very much hope book 3 is not too far away.
I'm rarely effusion with my praise but Mr. Botz earned it. Both books are fantastic. One, maybe 2 errors in grammar that I barely caught and in no way disrupted my ability to "see" the story as he wrote it. I'm usually very action- oriented and don't get me wrong, there was but also a lot of building of worlds and people. I read both books in 2 days. Something I've not done in a few years. Excellent books and I very much hope book 3 is not too far away.
January 28, 2026
Great OP Main Character
This is an excellent escape reality book. There's very little fluff. The MC in constant self reflection, or/and moral anxiety that takes up chapters is basically non existent. He is what he is and accepts the situation. There's action, but the author doesn't take 5 or 6 chapters going over every battle move the characters make. There is no political statement or virtue signaling. It has an excellent MC and likable support characters, a good story, and sometimes humor. This is the type of book I personally like to read.
This is an excellent escape reality book. There's very little fluff. The MC in constant self reflection, or/and moral anxiety that takes up chapters is basically non existent. He is what he is and accepts the situation. There's action, but the author doesn't take 5 or 6 chapters going over every battle move the characters make. There is no political statement or virtue signaling. It has an excellent MC and likable support characters, a good story, and sometimes humor. This is the type of book I personally like to read.
February 10, 2026
Better than the first but still bad
This second book was somewhat better than the first because things actually happened but it was still not good by any means. This feels like a poorly done copy of the primal hunter series where the author is speed running all the pitfalls of that story line with none of the actual substance. The power creep issue is huge. It makes no sense that he's just stronger than everyone who has lived hundreds of years and been trained that long. The characters are boring. It's all boring
This second book was somewhat better than the first because things actually happened but it was still not good by any means. This feels like a poorly done copy of the primal hunter series where the author is speed running all the pitfalls of that story line with none of the actual substance. The power creep issue is huge. It makes no sense that he's just stronger than everyone who has lived hundreds of years and been trained that long. The characters are boring. It's all boring
January 8, 2026
Like the song says It Keeps Getting Better.
Great Book! Great Story! Great Characters! Great Author! What more could anyone ask for?
I highly recommended this Series and Author! Better than anything I read last year. Only bad thing about it is I think I am cought up with the Author and have to wait for him to write the next book. The Age Old Bane of my existence.
Read This Book!!!
Great Book! Great Story! Great Characters! Great Author! What more could anyone ask for?
I highly recommended this Series and Author! Better than anything I read last year. Only bad thing about it is I think I am cought up with the Author and have to wait for him to write the next book. The Age Old Bane of my existence.
Read This Book!!!
January 14, 2026
well written and enjoyable
The author has done a great job writing about and over powered main character. The plot and setting are well done and enjoyable. I’d love for future book to focus on the others in the world. There’s room for improvement in word spelling and choices and some things that could be interesting are skipped. It the author is definitely doing the right things.
The author has done a great job writing about and over powered main character. The plot and setting are well done and enjoyable. I’d love for future book to focus on the others in the world. There’s room for improvement in word spelling and choices and some things that could be interesting are skipped. It the author is definitely doing the right things.
January 16, 2026
I am 58% of the way through this work.
The Dudley Do Right factor is still present in this book (like the first), but it is toned down and more tolerable.
This is a nice, reasonable, relaxing, fantasy that even adults can enjoy.
The best thing about the story (so far) is that the author has not made the main character do anything completely moronic. That is a breath of fresh air.
So many writers think that it is funny when they cause adult fictional characters do stupid things against their own self interest. Logical behavior for the win! :-)
The Dudley Do Right factor is still present in this book (like the first), but it is toned down and more tolerable.
This is a nice, reasonable, relaxing, fantasy that even adults can enjoy.
The best thing about the story (so far) is that the author has not made the main character do anything completely moronic. That is a breath of fresh air.
So many writers think that it is funny when they cause adult fictional characters do stupid things against their own self interest. Logical behavior for the win! :-)
January 16, 2026
Fantastic book 2!
Throughly enjoyed this second book. It does end on a cliff hanger. I can't wait to see how he resolves his issue. That said book 2 continues Ivor's quest to make sure his daughter is safe as she can be. Note to bad guys...Don't threaten his daughter or him, it will not go well for you! I am eagerly awaiting the next book in the series! I stayed up all night reading this one!
Throughly enjoyed this second book. It does end on a cliff hanger. I can't wait to see how he resolves his issue. That said book 2 continues Ivor's quest to make sure his daughter is safe as she can be. Note to bad guys...Don't threaten his daughter or him, it will not go well for you! I am eagerly awaiting the next book in the series! I stayed up all night reading this one!
January 29, 2026
Just keeps getting better
The first book of the series was good. You learn to like Ivor and hope he gets back to his daughter and Earth. The second book is Ivor making his way over the newly reformed Earth helping people on the way to find his daughter and once found how they make thier home its a great read and really sucks you in and then boom you have you wait for the next one
The first book of the series was good. You learn to like Ivor and hope he gets back to his daughter and Earth. The second book is Ivor making his way over the newly reformed Earth helping people on the way to find his daughter and once found how they make thier home its a great read and really sucks you in and then boom you have you wait for the next one
December 16, 2025
not better
In some ways, worse.
Still very flat and unemotional. The MC remains ridiculously OP.
The prose needs editing. Far too many simple mistakes (it’s how I know it isn’t AI).
Interesting ideas. Execution could be much better.
I will likely read the next book, but I cannot recommend this series.
In some ways, worse.
Still very flat and unemotional. The MC remains ridiculously OP.
The prose needs editing. Far too many simple mistakes (it’s how I know it isn’t AI).
Interesting ideas. Execution could be much better.
I will likely read the next book, but I cannot recommend this series.
January 3, 2026
Great book, awesome series, abrupt ending
I really enjoyed this book. I also am really enjoying this series.
The only bad thing I can say is that the ending is abrupt. I'm not sure if it's supposed to build up suspense for the next one, but some could find it jarring. That may be more of a me thing, though.
Highly recommended.
I really enjoyed this book. I also am really enjoying this series.
The only bad thing I can say is that the ending is abrupt. I'm not sure if it's supposed to build up suspense for the next one, but some could find it jarring. That may be more of a me thing, though.
Highly recommended.
January 12, 2026
I am a recent fan of Lit RPG genre and dungeoning. I’ve read a lot in the last 6 months and I lean towards liking the ones that focus on world building and character development rather than the leveling up process and fighting of beasts. I think this one does a good job of introducing complex characters and making you want to root for them.
January 13, 2026
Awesome
Igor continues to grow stronger and dishes out a fair bit of justice whilst tracking down his daughter and her companions , earth simply isn't big enough or interesting enough to interest him so he'll be continuing his progress out in the galaxy , possibly better than book one and eagerly anticipating book three.
Igor continues to grow stronger and dishes out a fair bit of justice whilst tracking down his daughter and her companions , earth simply isn't big enough or interesting enough to interest him so he'll be continuing his progress out in the galaxy , possibly better than book one and eagerly anticipating book three.
January 17, 2026
A great read!
It is not often that an author can write about an overpowered main character and still maintain that pull to the plot that is needed to keep you invested in continuing to read the story. These books definitely succeeded in keeping me interested all the way through, and I am eager to get the next instalment.
It is not often that an author can write about an overpowered main character and still maintain that pull to the plot that is needed to keep you invested in continuing to read the story. These books definitely succeeded in keeping me interested all the way through, and I am eager to get the next instalment.
January 18, 2026
love this
I do love a good OP MC. Can’t wait for book 3. I am overall super impressed with how quickly the author improved his writing as the books progressed. First few chapters in book one were in my opinion a bit rough but things rapidly improved as the books continued. I really hope he’s aggressively working on book 3&4 😂 no sleeping or breaks allowed.
I do love a good OP MC. Can’t wait for book 3. I am overall super impressed with how quickly the author improved his writing as the books progressed. First few chapters in book one were in my opinion a bit rough but things rapidly improved as the books continued. I really hope he’s aggressively working on book 3&4 😂 no sleeping or breaks allowed.
January 22, 2026
Well Written
I have been reading a number of books with the OP MC and found this to be thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining. The characters are both interesting and engaging. For an apocalyptic integration story, the plot has been an enjoyable departure from the usual simple progression theme. Look forward to reading more.
I have been reading a number of books with the OP MC and found this to be thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining. The characters are both interesting and engaging. For an apocalyptic integration story, the plot has been an enjoyable departure from the usual simple progression theme. Look forward to reading more.
January 29, 2026
Obnoxious Cliffhanger
This book is not a thriller nor even particularly suspenseful. So why on earth the author thought it was a good idea to abruptly kill off a new friend of the MC’s and end the book on a cliffhanger is beyond me. Books like this, readers are expecting a nice emotional reward/payoff at the end. Didn’t get that and I’m just peeved.
This book is not a thriller nor even particularly suspenseful. So why on earth the author thought it was a good idea to abruptly kill off a new friend of the MC’s and end the book on a cliffhanger is beyond me. Books like this, readers are expecting a nice emotional reward/payoff at the end. Didn’t get that and I’m just peeved.
February 3, 2026
Getting better
Still too many typos and grammatical errors, and the prose can be very simplistic sometimes. However, it is a good story with good pacing and interesting character developments. I like the story and finished reading so far due to the writer's military background. He has the military lingo and cadence of speaking perfect and as a Veteran it takes me back.
Still too many typos and grammatical errors, and the prose can be very simplistic sometimes. However, it is a good story with good pacing and interesting character developments. I like the story and finished reading so far due to the writer's military background. He has the military lingo and cadence of speaking perfect and as a Veteran it takes me back.
February 7, 2026
Outstanding series
I don't normally like the OP main character stories, too easy and boring. But Ivor is different, starts off with just being a real warrior and just gets some upgrades along the way. I was pulled in and really enjoyed the character development and world building. This is a real gem and I cannot recommend it higher.
I don't normally like the OP main character stories, too easy and boring. But Ivor is different, starts off with just being a real warrior and just gets some upgrades along the way. I was pulled in and really enjoyed the character development and world building. This is a real gem and I cannot recommend it higher.
February 15, 2026
Uniquely Intriguing
This story has just kept improving, the MC is somewhat unpredictable, which makes the major twists and turns the story takes unique. There is a rich backstory and changing, yet not changing Earth culture. We also start to encounter the wider Universe and other races/species in this book. I am eager to read more of this series!
This story has just kept improving, the MC is somewhat unpredictable, which makes the major twists and turns the story takes unique. There is a rich backstory and changing, yet not changing Earth culture. We also start to encounter the wider Universe and other races/species in this book. I am eager to read more of this series!
January 13, 2026
Great book
I've been enjoying this series far far more than I thought I would at first. It's been interesting and the author is building a very enjoyable world and character to inhabit it.
I've been enjoying this series far far more than I thought I would at first. It's been interesting and the author is building a very enjoyable world and character to inhabit it.
January 14, 2026
Great Story!
I really enjoyed the characters in this world. They were well developed, especially the main character Ivor! It's a fast-paced, action filled thriller of a story, always ending to soon and left wanting more. Exactly what you want in a series!!
I really enjoyed the characters in this world. They were well developed, especially the main character Ivor! It's a fast-paced, action filled thriller of a story, always ending to soon and left wanting more. Exactly what you want in a series!!
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