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The Riven Gates #1
Mordecai
Years have passed since the last of the Dark Gods was defeated, and Lothion has entered an age of peace and prosperity. Mordecai’s oldest children have already begun to make a place for themselves, and his youngest are on the cusp of adulthood. By every outward measure, his life has been a success; he has earned his reward. However, Tyrion, the first wizard and brutal liberator of mankind, has returned with an agenda of his own, and dark things continue to stir at the edges of civilization, threatening to undo Mordecai’s accomplishments. He must meet the expectations of his queen, his family, and his people, all while finding a way to protect them from the ancient enemy of the She’Har, but his greatest challenge may be dealing with the lingering darkness that is growing within his own heart.
506 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 27, 2018
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Michael G. Manning
30 books2,091 followersMichael Manning was born in Cleveland, Texas and spent his formative years there, reading fantasy and science fiction, concocting home grown experiments in his backyard, and generally avoiding schoolwork.
Eventually he went to college, starting at Sam Houston State University, where his love of beer blossomed and his obsession with playing role-playing games led him to what he calls 'his best year ever' and what most of his family calls 'the lost year'.
Several years and a few crappy jobs later, he decided to pursue college again and was somehow accepted into the University of Houston Honors program (we won't get into the particulars of that miracle). This led to a degree in pharmacy and it followed from there that he wound up with a license to practice said profession.
Unfortunately, Michael was not a very good pharmacist. Being relatively lawless and free spirited were not particularly good traits to possess in a career focused on perfection, patient safety, and the letter-of-the-law. Nevertheless, he persisted and after a stint as a hospital pharmacy manager wound up as a pharmacist working in correctional managed care for the State of Texas.
He gave drugs to prisoners.
After a year or two at UTMB he became bored and taught himself entirely too much about networking, programming, and database design and administration. At first his supervisors warned him (repeatedly) to do his assigned tasks and stop designing programs to help his coworkers do theirs, but eventually they gave up and just let him do whatever he liked since it seemed to be generally working out well for them.
Ten or eleven years later and he got bored with that too. So he wrote a book. We won't talk about where he was when he wrote 'The Blacksmith's Son', but let's just assume he was probably supposed to be doing something else at the time.
Some people liked the book and told other people. Now they won't leave him alone.
After another year or two, he decided to just give up and stop pretending to be a pharmacist/programmer, much to the chagrin of his mother (who had only ever wanted him to grow up to be a doctor and had finally become content with the fact that he had settled on pharmacy instead).
Michael's wife supported his decision, even as she stubbornly refused to believe he would make any money at it. It turned out later that she was just telling him this because she knew that nothing made Michael more contrary than his never ending desire to prove her wrong. Once he was able to prove said fact she promptly admitted her tricky ruse and he has since given up on trying to win.
Today he lives at home with his stubborn wife, teenage twins, a giant moose-poodle, two yorkies, a green-cheeked conure, a massive prehistoric tortoise, and a head full of imaginary people. There are also some fish, but he refuses to talk about them.
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Eventually he went to college, starting at Sam Houston State University, where his love of beer blossomed and his obsession with playing role-playing games led him to what he calls 'his best year ever' and what most of his family calls 'the lost year'.
Several years and a few crappy jobs later, he decided to pursue college again and was somehow accepted into the University of Houston Honors program (we won't get into the particulars of that miracle). This led to a degree in pharmacy and it followed from there that he wound up with a license to practice said profession.
Unfortunately, Michael was not a very good pharmacist. Being relatively lawless and free spirited were not particularly good traits to possess in a career focused on perfection, patient safety, and the letter-of-the-law. Nevertheless, he persisted and after a stint as a hospital pharmacy manager wound up as a pharmacist working in correctional managed care for the State of Texas.
He gave drugs to prisoners.
After a year or two at UTMB he became bored and taught himself entirely too much about networking, programming, and database design and administration. At first his supervisors warned him (repeatedly) to do his assigned tasks and stop designing programs to help his coworkers do theirs, but eventually they gave up and just let him do whatever he liked since it seemed to be generally working out well for them.
Ten or eleven years later and he got bored with that too. So he wrote a book. We won't talk about where he was when he wrote 'The Blacksmith's Son', but let's just assume he was probably supposed to be doing something else at the time.
Some people liked the book and told other people. Now they won't leave him alone.
After another year or two, he decided to just give up and stop pretending to be a pharmacist/programmer, much to the chagrin of his mother (who had only ever wanted him to grow up to be a doctor and had finally become content with the fact that he had settled on pharmacy instead).
Michael's wife supported his decision, even as she stubbornly refused to believe he would make any money at it. It turned out later that she was just telling him this because she knew that nothing made Michael more contrary than his never ending desire to prove her wrong. Once he was able to prove said fact she promptly admitted her tricky ruse and he has since given up on trying to win.
Today he lives at home with his stubborn wife, teenage twins, a giant moose-poodle, two yorkies, a green-cheeked conure, a massive prehistoric tortoise, and a head full of imaginary people. There are also some fish, but he refuses to talk about them.
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November 25, 2023
2.5 stars. Book was ok but nothing to write home about but what made it interesting for me was the fact that this third series that follows the same characters.
Initially I was pleasantly surprised to see the protagonist that starts with fully developed powers, with wife and children and the story doesn't fridge them. Shortly after I found out that it's because there are already 7 or so books following the same family before this trilogy but it didn't feel dithering despite me being lost on few occasions. In fact this felt more natural and it got me thinking why. The main reason think is that because it correlates more to how we get to know people in real life. The place I'm currently living is my third city and I got here I was in my mid twenties and nearly a decade past since. During that period I was lucky to form few thigh friendships with some people with very interesting stories but getting to fully know them took time. Unlike my childhood friends most of character development and struggles took place before I entered the story. Of course not all books are coming to age stories and getting to know characters dark backstory is popular trope but that happens at authors planed pace. Here like in real life you are left to pick up context on your own. Luckily unlike real life book isn't that complicated and characters aren't that nuisances so picking things up wasn't big issue. One series that does this well and on purpose and not because I failed to realize it's continuation of story is Malazan book of fallen. I hated it at first and I DNF-ed Gardens of the moon first time around but it ended up being one of my favorite series. Don't get me wrong I'm still sucker for good coming of age story but I would like to read more books that do something like this on purpose. Preferably in a better book than Mordecai.
Initially I was pleasantly surprised to see the protagonist that starts with fully developed powers, with wife and children and the story doesn't fridge them. Shortly after I found out that it's because there are already 7 or so books following the same family before this trilogy but it didn't feel dithering despite me being lost on few occasions. In fact this felt more natural and it got me thinking why. The main reason think is that because it correlates more to how we get to know people in real life. The place I'm currently living is my third city and I got here I was in my mid twenties and nearly a decade past since. During that period I was lucky to form few thigh friendships with some people with very interesting stories but getting to fully know them took time. Unlike my childhood friends most of character development and struggles took place before I entered the story. Of course not all books are coming to age stories and getting to know characters dark backstory is popular trope but that happens at authors planed pace. Here like in real life you are left to pick up context on your own. Luckily unlike real life book isn't that complicated and characters aren't that nuisances so picking things up wasn't big issue. One series that does this well and on purpose and not because I failed to realize it's continuation of story is Malazan book of fallen. I hated it at first and I DNF-ed Gardens of the moon first time around but it ended up being one of my favorite series. Don't get me wrong I'm still sucker for good coming of age story but I would like to read more books that do something like this on purpose. Preferably in a better book than Mordecai.
March 1, 2018
A new saga with an old friend.
For those of us who have been following the story of the Illeniel family,this book is like a warm welcome home after a long and fascinating trip to strange lands. We are back to our roots, back with the people we love, home again. And it is all you expect it to be, filled with all the characters you have come to love and that particular brand of humor that is distinctly Mort. But soon enough we are forced to remember one important thing, life around Mordecai is rarely peaceful.
By the end of this story you will be in tears. You will be angry and heart sick. And if you are anything at all like me, you will be impatient for the next book in this series to find out how things will be put right. If that is even possible.
For those of us who have been following the story of the Illeniel family,this book is like a warm welcome home after a long and fascinating trip to strange lands. We are back to our roots, back with the people we love, home again. And it is all you expect it to be, filled with all the characters you have come to love and that particular brand of humor that is distinctly Mort. But soon enough we are forced to remember one important thing, life around Mordecai is rarely peaceful.
By the end of this story you will be in tears. You will be angry and heart sick. And if you are anything at all like me, you will be impatient for the next book in this series to find out how things will be put right. If that is even possible.
March 7, 2018
Brutal but amazing like always
I won’t give away the ending but like all of his books once it grabs hold of you it doesn’t let go until you’re wrung out emotionally spent at the end.
I won’t give away the ending but like all of his books once it grabs hold of you it doesn’t let go until you’re wrung out emotionally spent at the end.
February 28, 2018
Amazing as always
Manning continues to impress, providing a narrative that's thoughtful, engaging, and always heartfelt. No author I've found has displayed the ability to breathe pure life into their characters like Manning. I blitzed through the whole book in under a day.
Manning continues to impress, providing a narrative that's thoughtful, engaging, and always heartfelt. No author I've found has displayed the ability to breathe pure life into their characters like Manning. I blitzed through the whole book in under a day.
December 31, 2020
it took a while to get back into this world especially because i haven't read the triology about mordecais children yet but i still enjoyed this book immensely! and that ending destroyed me emotionally
March 7, 2018
Manning's Done it Again.
Yet another page turner, lost sleep on this one. Needed to finish it, to know what happens next.
Turns, twists, major battles and surprises, not all of the good :(.
Brilliant story telling, magical at best.
Thank you Mr Manning.
Yet another page turner, lost sleep on this one. Needed to finish it, to know what happens next.
Turns, twists, major battles and surprises, not all of the good :(.
Brilliant story telling, magical at best.
Thank you Mr Manning.
December 7, 2018
4.25☆ shot got real.
March 1, 2018
Thank you, Michael
I have not been moved as much by a work of fiction o n in quite some time. I am looking forward to seeing where your story takes us.
Thank you for a few hours of living in another world.
Prentis
I have not been moved as much by a work of fiction o n in quite some time. I am looking forward to seeing where your story takes us.
Thank you for a few hours of living in another world.
Prentis
March 4, 2018
Another great book
It's good to get back to Mort and see things from his perspective. Can't wait to see what happens next
It's good to get back to Mort and see things from his perspective. Can't wait to see what happens next
March 4, 2018
Another Great series
Once again Michael has made another start to a great series and can't wait to see where it takes us.
Once again Michael has made another start to a great series and can't wait to see where it takes us.
February 28, 2018
Excellent. His best yet
After a slight downturn with his last book or two, Michael return to his roots and writes an amazing tale. Warning, this is another emotion grabber and will capture your heart and suck you in. Excellent work, and a bright future for this new series.
After a slight downturn with his last book or two, Michael return to his roots and writes an amazing tale. Warning, this is another emotion grabber and will capture your heart and suck you in. Excellent work, and a bright future for this new series.
August 3, 2024
I'm not really a fan of the direction of this series. This shift to sci-fi is jarring and- while I enjoyed the juxtaposition in the Demonhome book- I had hoped that book was more of a Marvel-style "what if?" alternate reality mashup and self-contained. I'm not really reading this series for Androids, AI, self-replicating machines, etc... but that is what is on the plate apparently.
As for the book itself- I thought it felt short, rushed and not fleshed out well. The pace was very stilted- stall, rush, stall, rush. Overall we were jumping from place to place in what felt like a hurry to get to the big ending. And the major event at the end was so heavily foreshadowed that it wasn't a surprise at all. I felt underwhelmed and a bit cheated after reading this one.
As for the book itself- I thought it felt short, rushed and not fleshed out well. The pace was very stilted- stall, rush, stall, rush. Overall we were jumping from place to place in what felt like a hurry to get to the big ending. And the major event at the end was so heavily foreshadowed that it wasn't a surprise at all. I felt underwhelmed and a bit cheated after reading this one.
April 10, 2018
Fantastic!
Manning has done it again. Fantastic story, beautiful character development, love andheartbreak... What more can you ask for? If you are new to Mr. Manning's books, start with The Blacksmith's Son. This one is book one of a continuation series so a lot of backstory would be missed if this is his first book you read.
Manning has done it again. Fantastic story, beautiful character development, love andheartbreak... What more can you ask for? If you are new to Mr. Manning's books, start with The Blacksmith's Son. This one is book one of a continuation series so a lot of backstory would be missed if this is his first book you read.
September 21, 2019
Dnf’ed at ~42% and I’m not ashamed.
I made a resolution to stop reading books that suck and just nip it in the bud, don’t drag the pain. I think I’ve gone through enough of this book to realize that thought the writing was good, the pacing was bad, the plot was dry, and the characters weren’t relatable ... at all. The protagonist is a male, a father, in his mid 40s or something ... yea, not relatable. The plot was just so confusing. I was so disinterested the whole time so maybe I missed some stuff, but man was this just as bad as listening to someone read the newspaper.
Never again.
I made a resolution to stop reading books that suck and just nip it in the bud, don’t drag the pain. I think I’ve gone through enough of this book to realize that thought the writing was good, the pacing was bad, the plot was dry, and the characters weren’t relatable ... at all. The protagonist is a male, a father, in his mid 40s or something ... yea, not relatable. The plot was just so confusing. I was so disinterested the whole time so maybe I missed some stuff, but man was this just as bad as listening to someone read the newspaper.
Never again.
February 5, 2024
Well, I completely stepped into the middle of this one. Admittedly, I was attracted to the book by the pretty cover, but I do my homework. Mostly. Before I put forth the coin to purchase this one, I checked out reviews thoroughly and was convinced. What I hadn't realized was that this was a story well advanced by its predecessors.
I learned that, of course, when I was a few chapters in with the mentions of previous happenings in Mordecai's life. But I was too intrigued in the situation Mordecai was in at present and stuffed those mentions to be explored later.
This story has really captured my attention. Mordecai and his wife, Penny, along with all their adult children. I'd never found a book that didn't usually entail a younger man and his stumbling through powers, issues of the heart and certainly not in the middling age life. It was surreal. And I LOVED IT!
Certainly, Mordecai is the chief character, and you are never once led to believe otherwise. But Penny and his children do more to expand his character and fill out his life in ways that are not shallow or overly maudlin. They just are and sometimes in mondain ways and sometimes more, as you would think. They color the tapestry of his life in ways that only drew me in deeper.
But I digress. This story is captivating. It's been a while since a story made me want to read late into the night and sit in the parking lot at work with the audible narration, then outside of that, beg silently for quiet time at work so I could put in the earbuds and listen some more. Yes. Too long since a story/series left me wanting a steady stream of characters to serenade my day.
If you have the extra money, or credits, invest them in this story. Alex Wyndham's pacing and expressive voices are not to be missed. God, too many times I've sat through a narrator read action sequences with a dull, deadpanned tone and pace to match even a scene where a character is sitting quietly alone sipping tea. Wyndham doesn't do any of that. The action sequences are amped up and stress heightened perfectly by his voice. It's so rewarding!
I'm off to book two. But I do fear for several of the characters I've come to know and love, if what happened to one of them is any consideration. I don't think Manning will play nice with my emotions this round either.
I learned that, of course, when I was a few chapters in with the mentions of previous happenings in Mordecai's life. But I was too intrigued in the situation Mordecai was in at present and stuffed those mentions to be explored later.
This story has really captured my attention. Mordecai and his wife, Penny, along with all their adult children. I'd never found a book that didn't usually entail a younger man and his stumbling through powers, issues of the heart and certainly not in the middling age life. It was surreal. And I LOVED IT!
Certainly, Mordecai is the chief character, and you are never once led to believe otherwise. But Penny and his children do more to expand his character and fill out his life in ways that are not shallow or overly maudlin. They just are and sometimes in mondain ways and sometimes more, as you would think. They color the tapestry of his life in ways that only drew me in deeper.
But I digress. This story is captivating. It's been a while since a story made me want to read late into the night and sit in the parking lot at work with the audible narration, then outside of that, beg silently for quiet time at work so I could put in the earbuds and listen some more. Yes. Too long since a story/series left me wanting a steady stream of characters to serenade my day.
If you have the extra money, or credits, invest them in this story. Alex Wyndham's pacing and expressive voices are not to be missed. God, too many times I've sat through a narrator read action sequences with a dull, deadpanned tone and pace to match even a scene where a character is sitting quietly alone sipping tea. Wyndham doesn't do any of that. The action sequences are amped up and stress heightened perfectly by his voice. It's so rewarding!
I'm off to book two. But I do fear for several of the characters I've come to know and love, if what happened to one of them is any consideration. I don't think Manning will play nice with my emotions this round either.
March 7, 2018
One of the best books of the series surrounding the Illenial's. Mordecai is a seriously broken man, with unworldly powers, balancing and managing (albeit barely) to keep everything around him in motion and in check throughout the prior books. In this book, he loses his balance as well as other things and people around him. The book manages to keep you off your feet for the 2nd half, and surprises in many ways. I have to admit the ending through me off guard, and managed to get my emotions into play, which can be a good thing, or a loathsome thing while enjoying a book that so mesmerized me for 4 straight hours. I loved it and am anxiously awaiting the next book in the series. Thank you Mr. Manning.
March 10, 2018
As usual with his work, this book was spectacular. His ability to make us laugh and want to hunt him down and punish him for his story lines at the same time is an art. I'm not sure where he got it from, but I hope he never loses it.
This book, while set 'currently' in his timeline entails bits and pieces of every previous series before it. The characters are all there, the goal is full on in place, and the cleverness of the Illeniel family unfolds tri-fold.
However, the heartbreak that Embers of Illeniel was completely composed of spilled over a bit too much into this book. It took a bit to get over some. But typical of his stories, I have reason to keep hoping.
And I better not be let down.
This book, while set 'currently' in his timeline entails bits and pieces of every previous series before it. The characters are all there, the goal is full on in place, and the cleverness of the Illeniel family unfolds tri-fold.
However, the heartbreak that Embers of Illeniel was completely composed of spilled over a bit too much into this book. It took a bit to get over some. But typical of his stories, I have reason to keep hoping.
And I better not be let down.
January 25, 2019
4.5 stars
Michael G. Manning is truly a great fantasy writer. This series has been so amazing. I was thinking about how he manages to create such feeling for his characters. All the way back to the beginning with Tyrion - I remember at the time feeling for him, both feeling sorry for him and feeling appalled by him, and now we see such a different persona. Somehow he is able to create such intense feelings in the exact opposite direction...I feel no sympathy for him in the slightest, in fact the feelings I have for him are quite awful.
Mordecai, on the other hand, is an amazing character. Sometimes his behavior makes you want to pull your hair out, but then you just end up feeling sorry for him every time he screws up....which happens quite a bit. What a truly amazing story....I just wish things would work out for Mordecai...just once....
Michael G. Manning is truly a great fantasy writer. This series has been so amazing. I was thinking about how he manages to create such feeling for his characters. All the way back to the beginning with Tyrion - I remember at the time feeling for him, both feeling sorry for him and feeling appalled by him, and now we see such a different persona. Somehow he is able to create such intense feelings in the exact opposite direction...I feel no sympathy for him in the slightest, in fact the feelings I have for him are quite awful.
Mordecai, on the other hand, is an amazing character. Sometimes his behavior makes you want to pull your hair out, but then you just end up feeling sorry for him every time he screws up....which happens quite a bit. What a truly amazing story....I just wish things would work out for Mordecai...just once....
March 25, 2018
Hard to put down
If you've followed this author's numerous great books, A LOT has happened. I've enjoyed it all. One of the most underrated authors I think. Also, with some authors u expect brutality, or the opposite- like someone is about to have something horrendous happen to them, but you just KNOW someone will arrive to save the day, or the other way around. Michael g Manning is one of the few where you really don't know which way things are going to go. Here's to the sociopathic authors of the world! lol
If you've followed this author's numerous great books, A LOT has happened. I've enjoyed it all. One of the most underrated authors I think. Also, with some authors u expect brutality, or the opposite- like someone is about to have something horrendous happen to them, but you just KNOW someone will arrive to save the day, or the other way around. Michael g Manning is one of the few where you really don't know which way things are going to go. Here's to the sociopathic authors of the world! lol
March 9, 2018
The Illenial Saga continues
While this is the first book to a new series, it is a continuation of the story of Mordecai Illenial which began in the Mageborn series. The previous series need to be read before this in order to understand the story.
I enjoyed this book very much even if it did make my eyes tear up in the end. I am looking forward to the next installment in Mordecai's story but I hope it is not as tragic.
While this is the first book to a new series, it is a continuation of the story of Mordecai Illenial which began in the Mageborn series. The previous series need to be read before this in order to understand the story.
I enjoyed this book very much even if it did make my eyes tear up in the end. I am looking forward to the next installment in Mordecai's story but I hope it is not as tragic.
June 1, 2018
Michael Manning at his best .
As an avid reader of all of Michael's books, he never disappoints. His writings cover intrigue, conflict, suspense, surprise,anger,humor love, and the list goes on and on. His imagination goes even beyond Hubble's reach. From his first book, a reader will be reaching for the next and next, trust me I am guilty as I now await his next. Monies and time spent to follow Michael and Saga of Mordecia will be well worth it.
As an avid reader of all of Michael's books, he never disappoints. His writings cover intrigue, conflict, suspense, surprise,anger,humor love, and the list goes on and on. His imagination goes even beyond Hubble's reach. From his first book, a reader will be reaching for the next and next, trust me I am guilty as I now await his next. Monies and time spent to follow Michael and Saga of Mordecia will be well worth it.
March 11, 2022
Rating: 3.5
The story is fine. The pace and the characters, especially the dialog, are quite interesting. There are disappointments: it seems that every time the main characters just get seriously injured stupidly and unnecessarily. It repeats the patterns and get boring. Second, every time it seems that the enemy can just easily and suddenly appear at the main character’s base- his castle, and makes a breach easily. And he doesn’t even think of avoiding that. Unthinkable.
The story is fine. The pace and the characters, especially the dialog, are quite interesting. There are disappointments: it seems that every time the main characters just get seriously injured stupidly and unnecessarily. It repeats the patterns and get boring. Second, every time it seems that the enemy can just easily and suddenly appear at the main character’s base- his castle, and makes a breach easily. And he doesn’t even think of avoiding that. Unthinkable.
April 10, 2018
Simply perfection
Personally I love every thing Michael G Manning writes, this series is one of my favorites, the characters are all so real that I'm always excited to pick up his next book or even revisit a book I've already read. If you haven't read anything by this author, I highly recommend starting with blacksmiths son, once you start that one you won't stop.
Personally I love every thing Michael G Manning writes, this series is one of my favorites, the characters are all so real that I'm always excited to pick up his next book or even revisit a book I've already read. If you haven't read anything by this author, I highly recommend starting with blacksmiths son, once you start that one you won't stop.
June 13, 2018
Greatest Book I've Ever Read
You'd be hard pressed to find a better author than Michael G Manning. His books are all head and shoulders above most other books, but this one is something special. Hundreds of pages of character development all come together in a tapestry of perfection.
You'd be hard pressed to find a better author than Michael G Manning. His books are all head and shoulders above most other books, but this one is something special. Hundreds of pages of character development all come together in a tapestry of perfection.
August 26, 2018
Love, but heartwrenching
Oh my goodness, this book was great. It tore at my heartstrings...several times. Mordecai and his family go to great lengths to care for others. They protect one another as well. You’ll have to read to see if this wrenches your heart strings. It did mine.
Oh my goodness, this book was great. It tore at my heartstrings...several times. Mordecai and his family go to great lengths to care for others. They protect one another as well. You’ll have to read to see if this wrenches your heart strings. It did mine.
September 1, 2018
That was masterfully done at the end. I mean, I hate what you did, but it was within the story (also it isn't the end of the story, so things CAN get better from there), so despite my hating what happened, I give it full marks (also I realized I accidentally skipped the series directly before this one, need to go back and read those)
September 22, 2018
It felt like a slow start and a sudden stop for this book. There are some cool things in it (and some spolierific things too). The POV shift was a bit jarring too. However, if you love the characters in the series, they're still worth checking in on. Also, if you like broad-scoped plots, this book shapes up for an interesting sequence of books.
More to appear on my blog in time.
More to appear on my blog in time.
May 11, 2019
Another good book the the same character cast, the war with the gods is over, the children are growing and becoming powerful wizards in their own ways. The struggle for survival continues on multiple fronts, political, the ancient enemy’s from another dimension ANSIS, and now his ancestor has returned to human form but what are his true ambitions, I don’t trust him he’s a dick.
October 22, 2020
Sooo I am torn, the overall story is still very good but it has the same issues as many of the other books where there is just a crap ton of plot holes! On top of that it feels like the author completely forgets what he has previously written! He is constantly contradicting things that have happened or almost forgets that they did happen!!! But overall the story is still great!
February 21, 2022
What I didn't like:
- Soft magic system with overpowered MC
- Weak overarching storyline and tended toward fight, heal, repeat
What I liked:
- Magic vs technology, though technology had to be super advanced and have some magic to be anywhere near as powerful as the MC
- I liked MC's interactions with family
- Soft magic system with overpowered MC
- Weak overarching storyline and tended toward fight, heal, repeat
What I liked:
- Magic vs technology, though technology had to be super advanced and have some magic to be anywhere near as powerful as the MC
- I liked MC's interactions with family
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