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Soul of the Warrior #2
Scholar Warrior
Academy politics will be Reivyn’s biggest challenge yet.
Reeling from the knowledge of his parentage and desperate to become powerful enough to chart his own path, Reivyn journeys to where all ambitious noble scions go: the Magic Academy.
Dungeon diving and honing his myriad mana types is nothing compared to navigating the treacherous waters of the aristocracy. Reivyn must succeed at both. The path to the higher kingdoms doesn’t open for everyone, and with competition nipping at his heels, Reivyn needs to take risks to win.
A fact made complicated when Reivyn senses another using his own forbidden power. To keep his own secrets and protect the Academy from the threat, he sets out to investigate.
But walking the razor’s edge inevitably leads to a fall. In the depths of a dungeon where no powerful saviors can intervene, Reivyn’s future is far from secured.
A locked door. A foreign prince. A mystery no one is ready to be revealed.
Reeling from the knowledge of his parentage and desperate to become powerful enough to chart his own path, Reivyn journeys to where all ambitious noble scions go: the Magic Academy.
Dungeon diving and honing his myriad mana types is nothing compared to navigating the treacherous waters of the aristocracy. Reivyn must succeed at both. The path to the higher kingdoms doesn’t open for everyone, and with competition nipping at his heels, Reivyn needs to take risks to win.
A fact made complicated when Reivyn senses another using his own forbidden power. To keep his own secrets and protect the Academy from the threat, he sets out to investigate.
But walking the razor’s edge inevitably leads to a fall. In the depths of a dungeon where no powerful saviors can intervene, Reivyn’s future is far from secured.
A locked door. A foreign prince. A mystery no one is ready to be revealed.
743 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 2, 2026
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July 23, 2026
skip class and make friends
There was no summary for book one after about a year between releases. So I re-read book one and I really enjoyed it again which made this book all the more disappointing. There was no reason for the boring, over used, un original school setting. The only people who got something out of it are the people that can cast fireballs and create mana strings, ropes and knot them. Absolutely zero originality with the academy and even the mc said the local dungeons were boring. All the new characters could have been introduced in other ways. Less than a quarter of the book was interesting and fun to read. With the terrible ending I want to throw this series into the abyss.
There was no summary for book one after about a year between releases. So I re-read book one and I really enjoyed it again which made this book all the more disappointing. There was no reason for the boring, over used, un original school setting. The only people who got something out of it are the people that can cast fireballs and create mana strings, ropes and knot them. Absolutely zero originality with the academy and even the mc said the local dungeons were boring. All the new characters could have been introduced in other ways. Less than a quarter of the book was interesting and fun to read. With the terrible ending I want to throw this series into the abyss.
August 15, 2026
Not good
This was a downgrade from the first book which was already not the strongest writing. It drags and I dropped it all together for a while. The dynamics between the characters is not very well done and feels fake a lot of the time. The so called twist at the end feels shoe horned in and stupid. It's unexplained and poorly done. The MC gets 'tricked' like 10 times by the abyssal mana, and each time is surprised he didn't realize what was happening. Hard to believe when he is supposedly so much smarter than everyone else. It honestly just feels lazy
This was a downgrade from the first book which was already not the strongest writing. It drags and I dropped it all together for a while. The dynamics between the characters is not very well done and feels fake a lot of the time. The so called twist at the end feels shoe horned in and stupid. It's unexplained and poorly done. The MC gets 'tricked' like 10 times by the abyssal mana, and each time is surprised he didn't realize what was happening. Hard to believe when he is supposedly so much smarter than everyone else. It honestly just feels lazy
August 13, 2026
Nah...not for me...
The setup for the remaining direction of series promises a continuous struggle against overwhelming powers of evil genius. That’s too dark and depressing for my reading enjoyment. It was a surprising turn at end of book two. A shame in my opinion...
The setup for the remaining direction of series promises a continuous struggle against overwhelming powers of evil genius. That’s too dark and depressing for my reading enjoyment. It was a surprising turn at end of book two. A shame in my opinion...
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July 19, 2026
Dropping it
Mary Sue fiddles around and nothing gets done but some pointless numbers get bigger.
Everything is easy because he trains soo much and is OP.
Mary Sue fiddles around and nothing gets done but some pointless numbers get bigger.
Everything is easy because he trains soo much and is OP.
September 8, 2026
The first book was a strong start albeit a lot of information repeats. The second book was falling off slowly and slowly.
author seems to be lost on what to do after putting so much progression into MC in first book.
A lot of “bantering” and a lot of redundant quests, and therapist sounding parents and then suddenly jumped into realm ending villain just to let him go?
The character developments of parents seems very unnatural for how much difficulties they went through.
I believe he could have rewrite this book into better progression.
Closest analogy I can think of is a procrastinated essay rushed before the 11:59 pm of the due date.
author seems to be lost on what to do after putting so much progression into MC in first book.
A lot of “bantering” and a lot of redundant quests, and therapist sounding parents and then suddenly jumped into realm ending villain just to let him go?
The character developments of parents seems very unnatural for how much difficulties they went through.
I believe he could have rewrite this book into better progression.
Closest analogy I can think of is a procrastinated essay rushed before the 11:59 pm of the due date.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 8, 2026
Started good then dropped off at the end
I was enjoying the book but then it introduced the main antagonist and then I lost all interest. It was interesting seeing the world building but then it felt 100% forced. For the entire book the combat takes a back seat and it's more of a academy book. The next book probably is going to be another random jump in type of book. Not actually sure never read the last half a chapter.
I was enjoying the book but then it introduced the main antagonist and then I lost all interest. It was interesting seeing the world building but then it felt 100% forced. For the entire book the combat takes a back seat and it's more of a academy book. The next book probably is going to be another random jump in type of book. Not actually sure never read the last half a chapter.
July 25, 2026
Generously gave it 4 stars. This has a terrible cliff hanger at the end. I like OP stories and this filled the bill until the last half. The antagonist to the MC and his family is apparently all powerful and able to twist fate. I really do not like the way this story is headed. I loved the first book and disappointed with the story and especially the direction of this one. If it’s another year before book 3 may not bother reading it.
July 9, 2026
Fine but nothing is at stake
The mc is OP and never in true danger due to being unnaturally Skilled and under the protection of parents who could make demands of the Tier 3 king ultimately in control of the Tier 1 kingdom they live in.
Also there's editorial mistakes (e.g. "dpells" instead of spells).
The mc is OP and never in true danger due to being unnaturally Skilled and under the protection of parents who could make demands of the Tier 3 king ultimately in control of the Tier 1 kingdom they live in.
Also there's editorial mistakes (e.g. "dpells" instead of spells).
July 14, 2026
Thank You
I so enjoyed the first book in this series and had hoped that there would be an additional one soon. But slowly gave up on a second book in the series until now. I enjoyed reading the first book again before I started this one. I enjoyed both. Now here is me crossing fingers that the third book in the series will come out soon.
I so enjoyed the first book in this series and had hoped that there would be an additional one soon. But slowly gave up on a second book in the series until now. I enjoyed reading the first book again before I started this one. I enjoyed both. Now here is me crossing fingers that the third book in the series will come out soon.
July 21, 2026
The pacing of this book has been all over the place and I really did not like the ending and ensuing cliffhanger. It feels forced and like a cop out. I don't think I will be continuing the series. 3 stars only because it was interesting enough to read until 95%, I would have dropped it then if I hadn't been so close to the ending.
September 4, 2026
Too long for the story imparted. Way too much useless filler, not enough meaningful story and plot advancement. Ie: Droning on and repeating stuff over and over. Not to say the story was bad. It was just overly fat and could have used 100 or so pages of fat trimmed off the meat. Still good MC's but the real villain at the end wasn't in any way appealing. Seems like a standard uninteresting Foozle.
I will read the next book, but if it don't get better the 3rd book will be the last.
I will read the next book, but if it don't get better the 3rd book will be the last.
July 9, 2026
Enjoying
I really like this story the characters are easily relatable and the story has legs to go quite a few more as long as the author can keep the mix of training and battle even
I really like this story the characters are easily relatable and the story has legs to go quite a few more as long as the author can keep the mix of training and battle even
July 11, 2026
Hot damn
This was a great book to read but the first book in the series foundation and this one picked it up fantastic with the World of Magic and explaining how the world works
Fantastic read can't wait for third book
This was a great book to read but the first book in the series foundation and this one picked it up fantastic with the World of Magic and explaining how the world works
Fantastic read can't wait for third book
July 12, 2026
Awesome Stuff
This story of a young man who has dreams of his previous soldier life was a fascinating fantastic read. In this book our guy is trapped in a dungeon while his family moves to the next tier kingdom.
This story of a young man who has dreams of his previous soldier life was a fascinating fantastic read. In this book our guy is trapped in a dungeon while his family moves to the next tier kingdom.
July 13, 2026
more layers
It got more complex.
This is the academy arc. Some pretty standard tropes again: bully who gets defeated, MC excelling above everyone, etc.
The ending was a bit of a cliffhanger. But I was already going to pre-order book 3.
It got more complex.
This is the academy arc. Some pretty standard tropes again: bully who gets defeated, MC excelling above everyone, etc.
The ending was a bit of a cliffhanger. But I was already going to pre-order book 3.
July 18, 2026
great read but meh ending
I don’t really like the sudden turn at the end of the book. Still a great read though, but a big reason I picked up the book is how chill things are and the MC progression. Hopefully next book doesn’t turn into realm wars like TBATE.
I don’t really like the sudden turn at the end of the book. Still a great read though, but a big reason I picked up the book is how chill things are and the MC progression. Hopefully next book doesn’t turn into realm wars like TBATE.
July 21, 2026
Fantastic
Another great chapter in this series the protagonist has gone on a journey of getting stronger met new friends and old ones while an enemy lurks in the shadows manipulating fate to his own ends.
Another great chapter in this series the protagonist has gone on a journey of getting stronger met new friends and old ones while an enemy lurks in the shadows manipulating fate to his own ends.
July 22, 2026
Not as good as the first one: i expected more "academy life", but still very good in exploring common tropes and making it more congruent with the world building. MC start being OP for his level, but that is what we are looking for
July 23, 2026
good
This book was really really great and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I liked the story. It had depth and made you want to identify with the characters. I liked the premise, and the end was great!
This book was really really great and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I liked the story. It had depth and made you want to identify with the characters. I liked the premise, and the end was great!
July 28, 2026
Too similar to the first book
So one book that was basically mostly a training montage We can do that is a foundation but another book that's also mostly a training montage is getting to be too much. Also absolutely hated the ending
So one book that was basically mostly a training montage We can do that is a foundation but another book that's also mostly a training montage is getting to be too much. Also absolutely hated the ending
July 29, 2026
Strong book 1, but this ones pretty weak
From a strong start in book one, to a happy go lucky, run of the mill friendslop. Then end was interesting but rest was pretty weak, you could turn 10 pages and nothing of worth was happening.
From a strong start in book one, to a happy go lucky, run of the mill friendslop. Then end was interesting but rest was pretty weak, you could turn 10 pages and nothing of worth was happening.
August 20, 2026
well written and interesting
Had a great plot and interesting take on skills and skill levels and everything that makes a litrpg worth reading. The big problem was how boring this book was and how much filler the author used. Too much lecturing in the conversation between friends.
Had a great plot and interesting take on skills and skill levels and everything that makes a litrpg worth reading. The big problem was how boring this book was and how much filler the author used. Too much lecturing in the conversation between friends.
July 7, 2026
good book
I really enjoyed the second book in this series. I wish I didn’t take a year to come out. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series.
I really enjoyed the second book in this series. I wish I didn’t take a year to come out. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series.
July 8, 2026
Great Read, get it!
I hate cliffhangers, but this one is forgive this one as we continue our quest with Rev. Book 3 is gonna have the answers we've been wanting.
I hate cliffhangers, but this one is forgive this one as we continue our quest with Rev. Book 3 is gonna have the answers we've been wanting.
July 20, 2026
Couldn't be more pleased
Books like this make me glad to be alive. I really appreciate all the effort put into it. Read it!
Books like this make me glad to be alive. I really appreciate all the effort put into it. Read it!
July 21, 2026
Good read!
A good read! I encourage anyone interested in this volume to first read volume 1, so you have an understanding of the story.
A good read! I encourage anyone interested in this volume to first read volume 1, so you have an understanding of the story.
July 30, 2026
Good book!
Reivyn has been a good character through out both stories. He has a lot of good friends and some great adventures. Can't wait for the next book!
Reivyn has been a good character through out both stories. He has a lot of good friends and some great adventures. Can't wait for the next book!
August 4, 2026
Fanfreakingtastic!
What an amazing book! I absolutely loved this book and such wonderful characters! I can not wait for the next book to come out!
What an amazing book! I absolutely loved this book and such wonderful characters! I can not wait for the next book to come out!
August 11, 2026
a terrific read
And A great cliffhanger! Cannot wait for volume 3. I expect that we'll have to wait till next year for it.
And A great cliffhanger! Cannot wait for volume 3. I expect that we'll have to wait till next year for it.
August 14, 2026
Great book!!!
This book was amazing and I can’t wait for the next one, I recommend this book to anyone who wants to read it.
This book was amazing and I can’t wait for the next one, I recommend this book to anyone who wants to read it.
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