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Path of Exile: Book 1
Pebble was a gifted boy. Strong. Quick. Sharp. In time, he would have become the best warrior in his village. Yet . . . he made a terrible mistake. And now, he is an exile. Banished from his village, the boy named Pebble must now face the great wilderness that stretches beyond Villagetown's wall. Survival here means fighting, scavenging, running. It's a world where even such simple things as sleep and light are precious commodities. Entirely alone, will he be able to survive in the darkness of each night? As he scours the wilds, coming across the remains of so many other explorers, he knows his future looks grim. Why is he fighting? What's the point of struggling? Only with a stranger's last words does he have a reason to go on, a new quest for a new life, a dying world's last hope . . . 12,000 words. 50+ images. free for the first two days.
101 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 2016
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Cube Kid
190 books505 followersCube Kid writes gaming fiction, including the Diary of a Wimpy Villager series.
When he's not writing Minecraft stories, he's chipping away at a YA SF series, set in a virtual reality MOBA.
He grew up in Alaska, where he currently resides.
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When he's not writing Minecraft stories, he's chipping away at a YA SF series, set in a virtual reality MOBA.
He grew up in Alaska, where he currently resides.
Updates:
twitter.com/kidmadeofcubes
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Contact:
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February 26, 2017
Good book
It was a great book with a good connection to the diary of a wimpy villager. I do recommend it.
It was a great book with a good connection to the diary of a wimpy villager. I do recommend it.
November 7, 2022
Good book. So, first off, I’m biased, because Pebble is my favorite character. But it is well written, and I like the characterization and perspective. I’ve always wanted less focus on Runt and more on Pebble, as he is much more interesting than Runt. Plus, there’s a lot of effort: in one section, it’s written so the text is jittery to illustrate that Pebble’s cold: AMAZING amount of effort put into that, especially for such a minute detail. In pure story, this is great.
In terms of length and time…not so good. It took me roughly fifteen minutes to read, and while I get that Cube Kid has to focus on the main story, SIX YEARS with no new come out is kind of ridiculous. I know not everyone writes fast, but I feel like something this short probably could have been pumped out in a month or two if you arranged a small writing time each day. I know it’s basically published fanfiction, but still: maybe thirty minutes per day working on the series?
Actually, Cube Kid, if you read these, please do that. Or fifteen minutes. Just some set time each day to write this, or some other series. Also, maybe cut back on the amount of series? It’s getting kind of crazy, and it’s hard to write for this many. If you want to write from some other character’s perspective, it’s probably a better idea to just write short stories and publish them. And, while I’m at it, could you consider kind of cutting back on Runt? He’s great and all, but…he’s kind of disinteresting, and you’ve embellished him ridiculous amounts. According to the wiki quizzes, more people like Breeze anyways.
And also, a word on relationships…could you try for a LGBTQ+ couple? I know it’s a kid’s book, but not all the series are FOR kids. Like, this for example: this is more of a tween or early teen book in my opinion than a kids book. And even then, this series appears to only be published in America, so you could depict a LGBTQ+ couple here. And besides, I think some of the characters have more chemistry gay than straight: I don’t see Pebble with Sara…or for that matter, without S, and I seriously do not think Orphelia works with Stump, but that’s also kind of an issue of the fact that Orphelia only recently showed up. Besides, Pebble and S actually make sense, seeing as S is human and thus had some reason to withdraw from the world during the Crash, and Pebble has so far, A, not shown any provable interest in girls, and B, would make sense as being unliked by his dad if he was gay. And Stump doesn’t strike me as non-straight, considered he has been interested in Orphelia. Orphelia does strike me as at the very least Bi, however, because she’s not really talked about Stump or seemed to care about him too much, but however, she has been the leader of team All Girls…it would make much more sense, in my opinion, if she liked one of them instead of Stump.
However, part of this is just that you focus on Runt a lot, and kind of exclude all the side characters that way. Maybe have him have more friend outings? It’s kinda boring to just have Breeze in love with Runt for several entire books and have him do literally nothing outside of school, ice cream, and talking or thinking about her beyond Owl’s Reach and the attacks on Villagetown. Maybe, at the very least, have him a little outing with Stump? Maybe Max or Lola? Heck, maybe even a couple’s date. The only true interest he ever shows in his friends so far is when we first meet them, and then he kind of dumps them to the side and walks off to talk with Breeze again.
I don’t want a character: just please do something from here. You’re incorporating reader’s ideas…why not these?
In terms of length and time…not so good. It took me roughly fifteen minutes to read, and while I get that Cube Kid has to focus on the main story, SIX YEARS with no new come out is kind of ridiculous. I know not everyone writes fast, but I feel like something this short probably could have been pumped out in a month or two if you arranged a small writing time each day. I know it’s basically published fanfiction, but still: maybe thirty minutes per day working on the series?
Actually, Cube Kid, if you read these, please do that. Or fifteen minutes. Just some set time each day to write this, or some other series. Also, maybe cut back on the amount of series? It’s getting kind of crazy, and it’s hard to write for this many. If you want to write from some other character’s perspective, it’s probably a better idea to just write short stories and publish them. And, while I’m at it, could you consider kind of cutting back on Runt? He’s great and all, but…he’s kind of disinteresting, and you’ve embellished him ridiculous amounts. According to the wiki quizzes, more people like Breeze anyways.
And also, a word on relationships…could you try for a LGBTQ+ couple? I know it’s a kid’s book, but not all the series are FOR kids. Like, this for example: this is more of a tween or early teen book in my opinion than a kids book. And even then, this series appears to only be published in America, so you could depict a LGBTQ+ couple here. And besides, I think some of the characters have more chemistry gay than straight: I don’t see Pebble with Sara…or for that matter, without S, and I seriously do not think Orphelia works with Stump, but that’s also kind of an issue of the fact that Orphelia only recently showed up. Besides, Pebble and S actually make sense, seeing as S is human and thus had some reason to withdraw from the world during the Crash, and Pebble has so far, A, not shown any provable interest in girls, and B, would make sense as being unliked by his dad if he was gay. And Stump doesn’t strike me as non-straight, considered he has been interested in Orphelia. Orphelia does strike me as at the very least Bi, however, because she’s not really talked about Stump or seemed to care about him too much, but however, she has been the leader of team All Girls…it would make much more sense, in my opinion, if she liked one of them instead of Stump.
However, part of this is just that you focus on Runt a lot, and kind of exclude all the side characters that way. Maybe have him have more friend outings? It’s kinda boring to just have Breeze in love with Runt for several entire books and have him do literally nothing outside of school, ice cream, and talking or thinking about her beyond Owl’s Reach and the attacks on Villagetown. Maybe, at the very least, have him a little outing with Stump? Maybe Max or Lola? Heck, maybe even a couple’s date. The only true interest he ever shows in his friends so far is when we first meet them, and then he kind of dumps them to the side and walks off to talk with Breeze again.
I don’t want a character: just please do something from here. You’re incorporating reader’s ideas…why not these?
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September 5, 2022after pebble was banned from the village everyone wanted to know what happened to him welp this story tells what happens
February 4, 2019
Great
Amazing. I really would like to see path of the exile: book 2. That skull lord on a zombified polar bear?!?! He really should find a horse
Amazing. I really would like to see path of the exile: book 2. That skull lord on a zombified polar bear?!?! He really should find a horse
November 11, 2016
EAT MUSHROOMS!!
Hey, it's me again! Great job on the book!! This book makes you see Pebble, the antinoob lord, in a totally different light. This book is a must to read! Love the artwork, too! Overall, this book is amazing!!!! If I could, I would rate this book five billion stars... :D
So........... (SPOILER ALERT!!)
Pebble is banished from Villagetown, and is forced to survive the hard conditions outside of the wall. Going through harsh conditions and surviving, Pebble finds two abandoned villages, one that was just destroyed. Talking to the blacksmith, who had died in his arms, Pebble finds a new surge of courage inside him. Quite a hero, huh? He sees the Skull Lord, meets S, and journeys west to find the capitol.
That was kind of brief...
Well, anyway, I just wanted to congratulate you one more time. This book was amazing! You really outdid yourself here. Keep up the TERRIFIC work!!!!!!!!
XOXO GM777
Hey, it's me again! Great job on the book!! This book makes you see Pebble, the antinoob lord, in a totally different light. This book is a must to read! Love the artwork, too! Overall, this book is amazing!!!! If I could, I would rate this book five billion stars... :D
So........... (SPOILER ALERT!!)
Pebble is banished from Villagetown, and is forced to survive the hard conditions outside of the wall. Going through harsh conditions and surviving, Pebble finds two abandoned villages, one that was just destroyed. Talking to the blacksmith, who had died in his arms, Pebble finds a new surge of courage inside him. Quite a hero, huh? He sees the Skull Lord, meets S, and journeys west to find the capitol.
That was kind of brief...
Well, anyway, I just wanted to congratulate you one more time. This book was amazing! You really outdid yourself here. Keep up the TERRIFIC work!!!!!!!!
XOXO GM777
November 16, 2016
Thx for the book cube kid
I'm SOOOO glad that it came out. So, I think that you need to include other characters in this series. Maybe he can meet up with Steve and Mike? I don't really know, but I enjoyed the book.
BTW could you make the parts where he is writing in the dark a little bit more clear? Also, I can't send u my contact info for the free book from the contest because my mom doesn't want me giving private info to strangers which I understand, so sorry! I still would like you to add Eclipse as the good runaway daughter of Herobrine.
-Diamond Girl (I have changed my name for usernames and things like this to Eclipse just btw cuz I will start signing reviews with that name and I have been doing this since book one of doawv )
I'm SOOOO glad that it came out. So, I think that you need to include other characters in this series. Maybe he can meet up with Steve and Mike? I don't really know, but I enjoyed the book.
BTW could you make the parts where he is writing in the dark a little bit more clear? Also, I can't send u my contact info for the free book from the contest because my mom doesn't want me giving private info to strangers which I understand, so sorry! I still would like you to add Eclipse as the good runaway daughter of Herobrine.
-Diamond Girl (I have changed my name for usernames and things like this to Eclipse just btw cuz I will start signing reviews with that name and I have been doing this since book one of doawv )
November 6, 2016
Oh yeah!
Another great book! I never thought I would like pebble, but this book has made me say otherwise. Probably my favorite thing about this book was when pebble was cold, and his writing was all over the place. And, a new mob! I think it was called skeleton lord or something, but whatever it is, it is awesome! Anyway, all in all it was a awesome book! Can't wait for path of exile 2! Good job, Cube Kid!
------Minecraftmaniac77 (Kaeleb)
Another great book! I never thought I would like pebble, but this book has made me say otherwise. Probably my favorite thing about this book was when pebble was cold, and his writing was all over the place. And, a new mob! I think it was called skeleton lord or something, but whatever it is, it is awesome! Anyway, all in all it was a awesome book! Can't wait for path of exile 2! Good job, Cube Kid!
------Minecraftmaniac77 (Kaeleb)
April 27, 2018
👋 HI
Hi I’m David I am here... again.!!!this book is AWESOME!!!!!!,!!,”!!!!!!!! !awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome
Hi I’m David I am here... again.!!!this book is AWESOME!!!!!!,!!,”!!!!!!!! !awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome
August 30, 2018
Amazingz
Hi its me again hunter18 you probably no notice i give litrpg 5stars I changed my username to Panda_playz im still working on my character but he will have a scythe, he will polymorph himself as a strategy(if thats ok) and he will be named blake ur my favorite writer I <3 ur books!!!
Hi its me again hunter18 you probably no notice i give litrpg 5stars I changed my username to Panda_playz im still working on my character but he will have a scythe, he will polymorph himself as a strategy(if thats ok) and he will be named blake ur my favorite writer I <3 ur books!!!
September 27, 2020
My son absolutely devours each new book that comes out in this series!
My son LOVES this book and he really wants it to complete the Cube Kid series he has been collecting he is (pretty) proud of it, although he got quite sad when he figures out that there Isn’t a second. I am grateful because he is reading more books then he used to. Also he asked me to write this, “Cube Kid? When do you think you will make more books in Path of Exiles series?” And a little more feedback is I think it was a great idea when Pebble’s writing was kinda ‘off’ because he had no light but my son said it’s a little bit hard to read and you could make it less complicated and other then that I thank you the JOY you have brought my son!
My son LOVES this book and he really wants it to complete the Cube Kid series he has been collecting he is (pretty) proud of it, although he got quite sad when he figures out that there Isn’t a second. I am grateful because he is reading more books then he used to. Also he asked me to write this, “Cube Kid? When do you think you will make more books in Path of Exiles series?” And a little more feedback is I think it was a great idea when Pebble’s writing was kinda ‘off’ because he had no light but my son said it’s a little bit hard to read and you could make it less complicated and other then that I thank you the JOY you have brought my son!
May 12, 2020
This book is great! I wonder if there's more?
Read it and loved it also you could add vampire class but not as an actual species but a class that focuses on draining HP. Also I made reviews on tales of an 8-bit kitten a call to arms, Wimpy villager Christmas edition, and Aetheria Offline. Plz pick me in cast. And plz add Cowboy/Cowgirl class and the abilities for it. And it can be an adept or uncharted class.
Read it and loved it also you could add vampire class but not as an actual species but a class that focuses on draining HP. Also I made reviews on tales of an 8-bit kitten a call to arms, Wimpy villager Christmas edition, and Aetheria Offline. Plz pick me in cast. And plz add Cowboy/Cowgirl class and the abilities for it. And it can be an adept or uncharted class.
March 3, 2019
I love how you have made pebbles side of the story please make more books!
I like the book because of how it goes in with all the loose endings and how you get to hear pebbles story now!😀
I like the book because of how it goes in with all the loose endings and how you get to hear pebbles story now!😀
May 7, 2020
One of the best series I've ever read and I've read a lot of books.
I've read many books and these have hooked me the most.
I've read hours upon hours of your books and can't wait for more
SuperStreemYT out
I've read many books and these have hooked me the most.
I've read hours upon hours of your books and can't wait for more
SuperStreemYT out
January 16, 2022
5 star
Pleasepleaseeasepleasplease make more!!!!!!!!!
Awsome book, short though. I really want you to make morrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeee plllllllleeeeeease
I like every single one of these books!!!!
Pleasepleaseeasepleasplease make more!!!!!!!!!
Awsome book, short though. I really want you to make morrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeee plllllllleeeeeease
I like every single one of these books!!!!
August 4, 2022
I've been waiting...
For this book!!!! I loved it so much! I saw the name pebble and I was like "No, it can't be! Right?" And then I read more and I knew it was actually him! I loved it so much!
For this book!!!! I loved it so much! I saw the name pebble and I was like "No, it can't be! Right?" And then I read more and I knew it was actually him! I loved it so much!
June 27, 2017
Could you translate that last part please???
By Owen da punk also please include them going too the void thanks if you decide to take my advice
By Owen da punk also please include them going too the void thanks if you decide to take my advice
July 1, 2017
Epic
Anyone Recommended to read Good Awesome Book Good Job Have A Good Day Everyone From Meeting One of the best book ever.
Anyone Recommended to read Good Awesome Book Good Job Have A Good Day Everyone From Meeting One of the best book ever.
November 25, 2017
Review
It sucks and the writing for the last few chapters was hard to read and I couldn't understand it the pictures don't make any sense.
It sucks and the writing for the last few chapters was hard to read and I couldn't understand it the pictures don't make any sense.
March 22, 2018
Please make a new 1!
I loved this book. It was amazing. How did pebble get all his things in book 15 of diary of a wimpy villager? Thanks!
I loved this book. It was amazing. How did pebble get all his things in book 15 of diary of a wimpy villager? Thanks!
April 24, 2018
Blah
Fortnite can you please tell me you what you want me for me and my sister to be a
Fortnite
Fortnite can you please tell me you what you want me for me and my sister to be a
Fortnite
September 12, 2018
RTC when I get on a computer
January 3, 2019
Love this connected universe
My favorite book series is Diary of an 8-bit Warrior, and in one of the books Pebble gets exiled. That's where this book starts.
My favorite book series is Diary of an 8-bit Warrior, and in one of the books Pebble gets exiled. That's where this book starts.
May 14, 2021
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March 20, 2023
Good
Keeps me entertained just overall a very good book Me and some friends read it at a sleepover they enjoyed it
Keeps me entertained just overall a very good book Me and some friends read it at a sleepover they enjoyed it
March 2, 2025
AWESOME
When is book 8 of diary of an 8-bit warrior and book 3 of tails of an 8-bit kitten coming out?
When is book 8 of diary of an 8-bit warrior and book 3 of tails of an 8-bit kitten coming out?
February 3, 2023
AMAZING
This book is awesome! I LOVED reading it and would totally recommend it. PLZ MAKE MORE IN THIS SERIES! I also TOTALLY recommend Diary of an 8-bit warrior! (also by Cube Kid)
This book is awesome! I LOVED reading it and would totally recommend it. PLZ MAKE MORE IN THIS SERIES! I also TOTALLY recommend Diary of an 8-bit warrior! (also by Cube Kid)
March 3, 2017
Unofficia
Not published by Andrews McMeel. Why does he do this to us, not telling us if it is official l?
Not published by Andrews McMeel. Why does he do this to us, not telling us if it is official l?
November 3, 2016
Finally!
You finally release d a new book cube kid! I really like your books and I hope that doawv comes out soon!
You finally release d a new book cube kid! I really like your books and I hope that doawv comes out soon!
November 11, 2016
Great, but Short
I love Cube Kid and his books, and this one was no exception. However, it was 3 dollars, and very short, which is why I didn't rate 5 stars.
I love Cube Kid and his books, and this one was no exception. However, it was 3 dollars, and very short, which is why I didn't rate 5 stars.
November 21, 2016
Good book
Interesting, has a lot of potential. Great book!love the new Minecraft mobs and super cool zombie animals and zombie monsters.
Interesting, has a lot of potential. Great book!love the new Minecraft mobs and super cool zombie animals and zombie monsters.
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