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Lion's Quest #3
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With the first relic in his possession, Leo Lennox sets sail across the ocean toward the distant city of Tylue in the kingdom of Sanduport.
But when pirates attack the ship carrying Leo, Allurie, and Cornalic to Tylue, the champ finds himself thrust into the middle of a political struggle to determine Sanduport's next ruler. The stakes have never been higher for Leo, and failure to win could mean the death of his new friends.
But when pirates attack the ship carrying Leo, Allurie, and Cornalic to Tylue, the champ finds himself thrust into the middle of a political struggle to determine Sanduport's next ruler. The stakes have never been higher for Leo, and failure to win could mean the death of his new friends.
- GenresFantasyScience Fiction
830 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 13, 2017
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May 30, 2017
It is complicated. The gaming aspect of the series is perfect, there is nothing to complain. But the real life aspect of the books are mediocre at best. It is confusing and irritating. But thankfully the series focuses on the gaming aspect. I hope the author will shed some light on the real life mysteries in the stories.
April 22, 2018
Great series
This is one of the best series from this author! I have read most of the others and they all have harems in them. That stuff gets old after a while, but this one hasn’t popped up with that yet. Great lit rpg and solid plots. The gnome is my favorite character
This is one of the best series from this author! I have read most of the others and they all have harems in them. That stuff gets old after a while, but this one hasn’t popped up with that yet. Great lit rpg and solid plots. The gnome is my favorite character
May 16, 2017
No spoilers...
Well, if you've read my earlier review on book two, Lions Quest: Dual Worlds, I mentioned just how smackingly good it was. That I'd gone into it a little concerned that it may not have hit as many high notes as book one, Lions Quest: Undefeated had, but that I was seriously pleased with the result - for just like Undefeated, Dual Worlds blew me away.
So you can imagine how antsy I was about reading book three.
Michael-Scott Earle has crafted yet another winner. It's not only good, it damn good.
What I liked: As per what seems to be a trademark for M-S, once again he got straight to the guts of the story. If you've joined me on this wonderful journey, then you'll be happy to know nearly all our old favourite characters are there. A couple are missing from book one, but they left us in good health, so we know that they're okay (told you I was invested.) there's a few new faces, and one you're going to ADORE.
This one was as big in size as it was in content. I love my reading - picking up on of Michael-Scott's Lions Quest books is like winning the lottery. It's big, and it's never dull. Page turners of this calibre are rare.
What I didn't like: Guess what, same as the last one. Not a thing, except, yep, you guessed it, having to wait for book four. *megasigh* That's another good thing about Michael-Scott Earle, he never leaves you waiting long for the next one.
Do yourself a favour, have a sneak peek at the inside of the book. I dare you. Trust me, you'll not be disappointed.
Well, if you've read my earlier review on book two, Lions Quest: Dual Worlds, I mentioned just how smackingly good it was. That I'd gone into it a little concerned that it may not have hit as many high notes as book one, Lions Quest: Undefeated had, but that I was seriously pleased with the result - for just like Undefeated, Dual Worlds blew me away.
So you can imagine how antsy I was about reading book three.
Michael-Scott Earle has crafted yet another winner. It's not only good, it damn good.
What I liked: As per what seems to be a trademark for M-S, once again he got straight to the guts of the story. If you've joined me on this wonderful journey, then you'll be happy to know nearly all our old favourite characters are there. A couple are missing from book one, but they left us in good health, so we know that they're okay (told you I was invested.) there's a few new faces, and one you're going to ADORE.
This one was as big in size as it was in content. I love my reading - picking up on of Michael-Scott's Lions Quest books is like winning the lottery. It's big, and it's never dull. Page turners of this calibre are rare.
What I didn't like: Guess what, same as the last one. Not a thing, except, yep, you guessed it, having to wait for book four. *megasigh* That's another good thing about Michael-Scott Earle, he never leaves you waiting long for the next one.
Do yourself a favour, have a sneak peek at the inside of the book. I dare you. Trust me, you'll not be disappointed.
June 6, 2017
it's a good read.it would've been much better if the main character wasn't so f***ing stupid
honestly it's frustrating how slow he is.
honestly it's frustrating how slow he is.
December 3, 2017
So far most of the popular LitRPG books only mildly interested me at best so I will re-emphasize here that this is here is just my personal opinion. Book tastes really are highly subjective.
'Lion's Quest' is not only one of the best LitRPG series I've encountered but also one of my favorite book series in general now. I find the protagonist Leo very likable and, despite me being annoyed and even hating one of them, I have grown quite attached to the side characters at the end of book 2 because they are so much fun.
And pretty much every time a question or complaint popped into my head it was quickly mirrored by one of the characters. This happened so many times that I thought, "Dang! This author can read my mind!"
'Lion's Quest' is not only one of the best LitRPG series I've encountered but also one of my favorite book series in general now. I find the protagonist Leo very likable and, despite me being annoyed and even hating one of them, I have grown quite attached to the side characters at the end of book 2 because they are so much fun.
And pretty much every time a question or complaint popped into my head it was quickly mirrored by one of the characters. This happened so many times that I thought, "Dang! This author can read my mind!"
January 7, 2018
Interesting enough, but I have to wonder why so many litrpg authors thank and recommend their editors when there is such poor editing in said books. The only thing I can think is that it's an attempt to warn others which editors to avoid when searching for one.
But honestly it certainly was a decent story, some continuity errors, and a typical amount of typos and grammar issues, but despite all that, I still like the series as a whole, and will continue to read the other books as they are released and as I find them. I like where this series is going, and the glimpses of future developments we get. This can definitely be a fantastic series.
But honestly it certainly was a decent story, some continuity errors, and a typical amount of typos and grammar issues, but despite all that, I still like the series as a whole, and will continue to read the other books as they are released and as I find them. I like where this series is going, and the glimpses of future developments we get. This can definitely be a fantastic series.
February 2, 2022
Slightly better than the previous
There is a lot to like here. Consistently good writing across all books so far, a likeable MC, solid world building, and decent pacing. Despite the laughable but harmless mistake in the first two books, this whole series is one you can fall in love with and read again with joy.
There is a lot to like here. Consistently good writing across all books so far, a likeable MC, solid world building, and decent pacing. Despite the laughable but harmless mistake in the first two books, this whole series is one you can fall in love with and read again with joy.
February 13, 2022
There are a lot of irregularities with this world.
Well maybe not the world but the way in which the world was built. This is a GAME world, right? Even if it isn't, this is a world where stats, gear and skill matter. They even said so in book 2. Yet the way Leo plays the game, (as he mostly still thinks this is a game at this point), is contradictory to how even a regular person would play. The author makes it a point to show us that the reason why the champ wins or gets out of situations are due to "SKILLS". Yet, if skills was the only requirement to win, then this would defeat the point of gear, weapons and stats. Even Dark Souls understand this concept. Hell even in a game like Smite a level 1 God with items should demolish a level 30 God without items. So why is it that the author insist that Leo not do regular shit like farm and grind. JEEZ, is it too hard before you have the protagonist do anything mention that he grinded, farmed, or something.
I just don't understand authors. IF YOU ARE GOING TO WRITE A GAME WORLD, USE YOUR FUCKING BRAINS AND WRITE A GAME WORLD. Ignoring fundamental mechanics of a game in favour for Dues Ex Machina is BULLSHIT.
Leo is a PRO gamer/"game tester", yet approaches the world/game like a fucking idiot. He is a play tester, but he never even tries to break the game, never tries to see what the limits of the game are, never does anything that a regular tester would do. Doesn't look for any exploit, doesn't even check if the game calculations are working properly, doesn't test obvious shit like testing armor, weapons or any stats exploits. Hell, he doesn't even check what are the intended ways to do any sorts of action. He doesn't check if the game is working as intended nor does he test the safeguards of the game. You want to write a game tester and a PRO gamer, but how does a PRO gamer not check for these things on day one? Is he a casual? Is he even a 10 time champion? Jeezus H Christ. Obviously the author is a casual player, and he wants to write a PRO player who was a ten time world champion as well as, also wanting the protagonist to fully test a game, but the problem is that the author refused to learn what early game testers do, or refuse to study on how PRO gamers approach the game.
Leo has an end goal for his test but, instead of focusing on regular shit that you know testers would do before starting an impossible journey, what does he do? SMH. Maybe there are people who can beat a game like Dark Souls, Skyrim, Witcher, without any gear, money or increasing their levels/stats, BUT I can almost certainly guarantee that they died a lot. And there are people who can beat games without dying, but the likelihood of beating the game on the first try without dying is less than 1%.
Also, the author has said that other authors tend to focus on stat sheets too much, but when you have your protagonist beating someone who is clearly way way way way way way better than you and then you write in some bullshit that he was half health and you know Jiu-Jitsu or Judo hence why you can beat him, baloney. (Let's not even talk about the times when the author say Leo doesn't like this or doesn't do this only later to say that Leo did like this or he does do that.)
And honestly I hate when authors write main characters that are the best in the world at something, yet make then complete fucking idiots. You hype up the main character to be the badass OP main character but you refuse to show that the main character is overpowered. If you are going to write a overpowered MC commit to it, don't pussy foot around and have him use author plot armor for him to win. This is more relevant in Manga, Manhua and Manhwa, yet I expect it there. There is too many stories like those and I tend to avoid that shit like Corona.
Despite all of that I still find this story to be oddly disappointing and frustrating, yet entertaining at the same time.
Well maybe not the world but the way in which the world was built. This is a GAME world, right? Even if it isn't, this is a world where stats, gear and skill matter. They even said so in book 2. Yet the way Leo plays the game, (as he mostly still thinks this is a game at this point), is contradictory to how even a regular person would play. The author makes it a point to show us that the reason why the champ wins or gets out of situations are due to "SKILLS". Yet, if skills was the only requirement to win, then this would defeat the point of gear, weapons and stats. Even Dark Souls understand this concept. Hell even in a game like Smite a level 1 God with items should demolish a level 30 God without items. So why is it that the author insist that Leo not do regular shit like farm and grind. JEEZ, is it too hard before you have the protagonist do anything mention that he grinded, farmed, or something.
I just don't understand authors. IF YOU ARE GOING TO WRITE A GAME WORLD, USE YOUR FUCKING BRAINS AND WRITE A GAME WORLD. Ignoring fundamental mechanics of a game in favour for Dues Ex Machina is BULLSHIT.
Leo is a PRO gamer/"game tester", yet approaches the world/game like a fucking idiot. He is a play tester, but he never even tries to break the game, never tries to see what the limits of the game are, never does anything that a regular tester would do. Doesn't look for any exploit, doesn't even check if the game calculations are working properly, doesn't test obvious shit like testing armor, weapons or any stats exploits. Hell, he doesn't even check what are the intended ways to do any sorts of action. He doesn't check if the game is working as intended nor does he test the safeguards of the game. You want to write a game tester and a PRO gamer, but how does a PRO gamer not check for these things on day one? Is he a casual? Is he even a 10 time champion? Jeezus H Christ. Obviously the author is a casual player, and he wants to write a PRO player who was a ten time world champion as well as, also wanting the protagonist to fully test a game, but the problem is that the author refused to learn what early game testers do, or refuse to study on how PRO gamers approach the game.
Leo has an end goal for his test but, instead of focusing on regular shit that you know testers would do before starting an impossible journey, what does he do? SMH. Maybe there are people who can beat a game like Dark Souls, Skyrim, Witcher, without any gear, money or increasing their levels/stats, BUT I can almost certainly guarantee that they died a lot. And there are people who can beat games without dying, but the likelihood of beating the game on the first try without dying is less than 1%.
Also, the author has said that other authors tend to focus on stat sheets too much, but when you have your protagonist beating someone who is clearly way way way way way way better than you and then you write in some bullshit that he was half health and you know Jiu-Jitsu or Judo hence why you can beat him, baloney. (Let's not even talk about the times when the author say Leo doesn't like this or doesn't do this only later to say that Leo did like this or he does do that.)
And honestly I hate when authors write main characters that are the best in the world at something, yet make then complete fucking idiots. You hype up the main character to be the badass OP main character but you refuse to show that the main character is overpowered. If you are going to write a overpowered MC commit to it, don't pussy foot around and have him use author plot armor for him to win. This is more relevant in Manga, Manhua and Manhwa, yet I expect it there. There is too many stories like those and I tend to avoid that shit like Corona.
Despite all of that I still find this story to be oddly disappointing and frustrating, yet entertaining at the same time.
November 6, 2017
Book #3 and I'm still loving this series. Earle does a great job of mixing up the the events of the series to keep everything fresh. There's the background mystery plot that we keep getting occasional clues on, the standard lit rpg battles (of course), but there's also political gamesmanship, strategy games, ext. It's one of the best uses of the lit rpg mechanic I've run across, he keeps it from dominating the narrative and keeps it a tool to tell a story with. He's got me hooked and I can't wait for the next one.
May 18, 2017
While good
It wasn't great. I really didn't find it to be worth the price. I've read much more captivating stories that cost less. Don't get me wrong, the story is good. It's just not great. I could put it down and walk away at any point.
If you have money to burn it's a decent read. If you are on a fixed income, grab something cheaper. You won't really be missing anything.
It wasn't great. I really didn't find it to be worth the price. I've read much more captivating stories that cost less. Don't get me wrong, the story is good. It's just not great. I could put it down and walk away at any point.
If you have money to burn it's a decent read. If you are on a fixed income, grab something cheaper. You won't really be missing anything.
December 15, 2018
when I finished this series I was desperate for more, I was relived to read recently that you were planning further books in this series and honestly i'll be rereading the first trilogy once they come out.
hopefully your works will be back on amazon and I can rent them via KU and then buy them afterwards just so you get paid twice :)
hopefully your works will be back on amazon and I can rent them via KU and then buy them afterwards just so you get paid twice :)
May 17, 2017
Did not dissapoint...at all!
This might have been the best one in the series so far. I really can't believe how quickly he turns out these lengthy, high quality novels! This is one of the best LitRPG series out there right now.
This might have been the best one in the series so far. I really can't believe how quickly he turns out these lengthy, high quality novels! This is one of the best LitRPG series out there right now.
November 10, 2022
This series has a good premise and could have been so much more. I'm new to this author's books. I've read the first two in this series and I really thought it would have turned out better than it has. The over usage of the word "Champ" and how every woman in the world is fawning over the character, ugh. It's a bit much, and then he added a character that's an elf (where all young elves want to do is "mate"???) Yeah, that's taking it a bit far. While some characters are in-depth, some are shallow and just filler for the books. I bought his next book in this series, Trinity, because I actually enjoyed the plot and wanted to see where it went, but I find myself skimming over paragraphs that have the elf character and other female interactions. Everyone the main character looks at is beautiful and he wants to take to bed, I've had so many eye rolls while reading these books, it isn't funny. He tries to make it a Harold Robbins novel when fantasy was the genre I was looking for. I genuinely enjoyed the plot, but just some of the character interactions are way overboard. Some of the character moments are juvenile, boy's locker room moments. I thought I'd try to read some of his other works, but I seriously don't think I can make it past the 4th book "Charmed". I can't eye-roll anymore, or my eyes will fall out of my head.
February 25, 2018
A Summary for my own memory:'
Leo keeps searching for the relic.
In this book he is on his way to city of Tylue in the kingdom of Sanduport.
The ship soon gets boarded by pirates, and he finds a damsel in distress.
Once all the pirates have been eliminated by his awesome strenght, it turns out the damsel is in fact, a princess.
Miss princess needs a champion who will fight to make her queen of Sanduport.
Alan agrees to do so with the promise to take whatever he wishes from the royal tresury.
Also on the boat there is a violent gnome, a berzerker.
Leo defeats gnome and now has another crazy ass partymember.
The challanges involves, last man standing, dungeon speed run, and chess, wich he wins some, lose some.
In the end, his princess wins, and he grabs the artifact.
Also, Zarra is using magic spells from the game in real life.
Is it really a game afterall?
Leo keeps searching for the relic.
In this book he is on his way to city of Tylue in the kingdom of Sanduport.
The ship soon gets boarded by pirates, and he finds a damsel in distress.
Once all the pirates have been eliminated by his awesome strenght, it turns out the damsel is in fact, a princess.
Miss princess needs a champion who will fight to make her queen of Sanduport.
Alan agrees to do so with the promise to take whatever he wishes from the royal tresury.
Also on the boat there is a violent gnome, a berzerker.
Leo defeats gnome and now has another crazy ass partymember.
The challanges involves, last man standing, dungeon speed run, and chess, wich he wins some, lose some.
In the end, his princess wins, and he grabs the artifact.
Also, Zarra is using magic spells from the game in real life.
Is it really a game afterall?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 23, 2018
It's okay.
I only read this one to complete the series, but all the issues from the previous books remain. The way he refers to every female character as "The beauty," "The beautiful woman," or "The (insert hair color) woman/beauty" is annoying in the extreme, but there's enough plot here to keep me reading to the end.
Bottom line: If you are okay with the first 2 books, you'll be okay with this one too.
Personally, I find the author's lack of vocabulary, grammar errors, and way he describes women every time they enter the scene off putting enough that I will not be beginning any new series by this author.
I only read this one to complete the series, but all the issues from the previous books remain. The way he refers to every female character as "The beauty," "The beautiful woman," or "The (insert hair color) woman/beauty" is annoying in the extreme, but there's enough plot here to keep me reading to the end.
Bottom line: If you are okay with the first 2 books, you'll be okay with this one too.
Personally, I find the author's lack of vocabulary, grammar errors, and way he describes women every time they enter the scene off putting enough that I will not be beginning any new series by this author.
October 8, 2017
These just keep getting better
I'm reading this one after listening to the first 2 audio books. I highly recommend the audio books. Trinity was a lot of fun. Exciting and mysterious come to mind as well. There's a mystery about how the VR unit really works and the author does a great job of keeping things feeling askew and that all is not as it seems. We get our first teasers of evidence in trinity. And yes, the gnome is a blast. I can't wait for the audio book of 3 to come out. Book 4 would be nice as well. Believe the hype, this series really moves.
I'm reading this one after listening to the first 2 audio books. I highly recommend the audio books. Trinity was a lot of fun. Exciting and mysterious come to mind as well. There's a mystery about how the VR unit really works and the author does a great job of keeping things feeling askew and that all is not as it seems. We get our first teasers of evidence in trinity. And yes, the gnome is a blast. I can't wait for the audio book of 3 to come out. Book 4 would be nice as well. Believe the hype, this series really moves.
November 1, 2021
It's exciting, fun and full of action and adventure.
And with the underlying concpiracy and questions that continue to puzzle and intrigue us become more prominent in the telling of the story.
The addition of a political quest to determine the fate of a kingdom is a nice touch and change of pace to the standard adventurer quest of dungeon delving and monster slaying and adds a fun bit of intriguing within Ohlavar's Quest.
Looking forward to reading the next book as more about Arnacript and Ohlavar's Quest come to light!
And with the underlying concpiracy and questions that continue to puzzle and intrigue us become more prominent in the telling of the story.
The addition of a political quest to determine the fate of a kingdom is a nice touch and change of pace to the standard adventurer quest of dungeon delving and monster slaying and adds a fun bit of intriguing within Ohlavar's Quest.
Looking forward to reading the next book as more about Arnacript and Ohlavar's Quest come to light!
January 2, 2022
I love that I kinda think Leo might actually be going crazy. But Idk! I don't think the author would do that to the reader. It is too cruel for an author to create a story that the reader is invested in and then say, oops, it's all a part of the main characters addled mind. But still, I love that there's a little bit of doubt in me. I've actually already started book four and there's a moment that will get really cringy near the beginning of the book, but cringy in a good way. Don't let my four stars fool you, I love this book like a five star.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 26, 2017
It has been out for a while, but i just didn't feel like it. A few days ago i have decided to buy it and i didn't regret it. It is an easy read, a good 800 pages long and you just want to swallow it whole.
The story goes on, nothing difficult, one line in game, one in the outside. Although i do not agree with a bunch of things that Leo does, i can understand why he does these.
Highly recommended, even if it is not 5 star for me
The story goes on, nothing difficult, one line in game, one in the outside. Although i do not agree with a bunch of things that Leo does, i can understand why he does these.
Highly recommended, even if it is not 5 star for me
September 2, 2021
I gave it three stars which I consider average. A couple times I almost moved the rating up to good but I just couldnt get past a couple things. I hated the battles. I found them very very boring. Didn’t care for anything in the real world except for the mc hearing stuff.Some things didn’t make sense. The mc complians about not having sex for four months but won’t touch all those women throwing themselves at him. I did like the characters and when they are having conversations in the game.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 9, 2018
Highly recommended series.
I gave the first book in the series a low rating because it seemed like a ripoff of Ready Player One.
I was wrong. It IS thematically similar, but whereas RPO concentrates on the in-game aspects, Lion's Quest uses the game aspect to frame the real life portions.
In addition, i find myself invested in Leo and both of his quests.
Highly recommended.
I gave the first book in the series a low rating because it seemed like a ripoff of Ready Player One.
I was wrong. It IS thematically similar, but whereas RPO concentrates on the in-game aspects, Lion's Quest uses the game aspect to frame the real life portions.
In addition, i find myself invested in Leo and both of his quests.
Highly recommended.
January 19, 2018
Finished yet another one (going fast)...
I'm starting to love it more and more, my theories about whats really going on are changing every few chapters and i love it, so many interesting characters and the thought about who is going to betray who is so exciting...
Looking forward to reading the next book soon (when?!)
I'm starting to love it more and more, my theories about whats really going on are changing every few chapters and i love it, so many interesting characters and the thought about who is going to betray who is so exciting...
Looking forward to reading the next book soon (when?!)
November 2, 2017
I need the next book!
Wow, this is an incredible series! Danger, romance, and gaming, who could ask for more! I think the characters have developed well and in interesting ways. The plot has lots of nuance and possibilities. Can’t wait for the next installment!
Wow, this is an incredible series! Danger, romance, and gaming, who could ask for more! I think the characters have developed well and in interesting ways. The plot has lots of nuance and possibilities. Can’t wait for the next installment!
January 24, 2018
Fun LitRPG
Interesting take on the LitRPG scenario. The MC seems overpowered, but it kind of goes with the plotline (it sticks in my head, that is why I am mentioning it). Fun read and I will get the next in the series.
Interesting take on the LitRPG scenario. The MC seems overpowered, but it kind of goes with the plotline (it sticks in my head, that is why I am mentioning it). Fun read and I will get the next in the series.
May 22, 2017
Epic
I have no idea how he pumps these out so fast without lowering the quality. I love the series and can't wait for the next one.
I have no idea how he pumps these out so fast without lowering the quality. I love the series and can't wait for the next one.
May 27, 2017
Fast paced and very highqualit litrpg series
August 28, 2017
Great 3rd book
This series is really amazing! Good action sequences, dungeon dives and a possible sinister over arching plot. I can't wait for the next one.
This series is really amazing! Good action sequences, dungeon dives and a possible sinister over arching plot. I can't wait for the next one.
May 3, 2018
The best of the series so far.
June 11, 2018
Good
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