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Alpha World #6
The Path to Peace
Life in Alpha World has been a blessing for Alburet, more than he had ever thought it could be, and still more then he thinks he deserves at times. With allies and friends all around him, and the love of three beautiful, unique women he knows that this might be the best life has to offer.But all of life has complications and his are many and varied. A quest from the Overlord, that requires he level as quickly as he can for the ‘End Game’ or risk losing all the happiness he has found.While that is difficult enough more issues keep showing up. The open-ended contract by the Assassins’ Guild on any member of Alpha Company is testing the bonds of those who have joined. Add in the background movements of the Noble Houses to that list to make things even more annoying, but that is still not the end of the troubles. Not the least issue seems to be, the machinations of the vague old evil that is stirring again, with its own plans.With all these issues starting to bear down on Alburet and Alpha Company, he must fight to accomplish the goals needed to keep his loves, all while dealing with his own mental issuesWelcome back to Alpha World.
436 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 5, 2018
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About the author
Daniel Schinhofen
70 books1,309 followersDaniel James Schinhofen is a self-published author in the burgeoning genre of LitRPG/Gamelit. He published his first book, Last Horizon: Beta, in October of 2016, and has recently published his fifteenth book. A best-selling author on Amazon multiple times, his four series have achieved name recognition in the genre. When not slavishly typing away at the next book, Daniel tries to unwind with video games, playing with his dog Sugar, or going for walks around his neighborhood. His books can be found easily via his website http://schinhofenbooks.com/. Daniel can be found via Twitter using the handle @DJSchinhofen.
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December 12, 2018
This book is terrible.
Good things:
Aldret's class is still dope.
Polyamory is written well in the first few books before this empathy bullshit.
I'm a pervert so yay Literotica.
Bad things:
Stacia's accent sounds like it was written by a three year old who has never heard it before. The editor should be fired and the narrator needs to refuse to read another book til fixed.
There is no plot in this book. Grind and find (pun intended) as a romance novel sucks regardless of how hard you try. There are no twists or turns that arent predictable.
If this book was anything but a place holder I would be shocked. This whole book could be summed up in a traveling montage and still be just as interesting to readers.
Good things:
Aldret's class is still dope.
Polyamory is written well in the first few books before this empathy bullshit.
I'm a pervert so yay Literotica.
Bad things:
Stacia's accent sounds like it was written by a three year old who has never heard it before. The editor should be fired and the narrator needs to refuse to read another book til fixed.
There is no plot in this book. Grind and find (pun intended) as a romance novel sucks regardless of how hard you try. There are no twists or turns that arent predictable.
If this book was anything but a place holder I would be shocked. This whole book could be summed up in a traveling montage and still be just as interesting to readers.
October 7, 2018
Seems like this is about the guild spinning its wheels and making no progress.
I await book 7 in the hopes that the story will actually move forward next time.
I await book 7 in the hopes that the story will actually move forward next time.
April 16, 2020
Rating 3.0 stars
Definitely a filler book. I agree with most of the other reviews I have read. Nothing happened to move the story forward. There were some story points that actually didn't go anywhere which had me asking myself what was the point? The first half of the book had the group leveling and the battles were in great detail. In the second half of the book they gained levels fast and there were hardly any details. Much less emotional growth from the characters in this book compared to the last 2. Overall a very mediocre addition to the series.
Definitely a filler book. I agree with most of the other reviews I have read. Nothing happened to move the story forward. There were some story points that actually didn't go anywhere which had me asking myself what was the point? The first half of the book had the group leveling and the battles were in great detail. In the second half of the book they gained levels fast and there were hardly any details. Much less emotional growth from the characters in this book compared to the last 2. Overall a very mediocre addition to the series.
December 31, 2018
I think you've read it already, but there's little to no "progress" in this book.
6 books in and our protagonist is still a fodder. He still dies in a couple of hits, or less, even though he's supposedly wearing some demon lord armour. And in book 1 or 2, he was abusing his almighty gloves to use really high level/damage weapons. Now, it seems his damage is mediocre. There's a ton of issues with this book, more than the others.
For example, I got a bounty on my whole guild. What should I do? Let's go grind and chill. Ops, I just got killed. What should I do? Ummm, grind? I found out that this b**** ganked me and she's crazy. She's literally trying kill me at every corner. What should I do? Grind, of course. Gotta get those lost exp back. Ohhhh, the guard saw and witnessed my murder. What should I do? What else can I do? Grind! Guards are useless. They won't be able to follow up on it or arrest the player or anything. Grind it is!
Yes, I'm exaggerating. But the point is, all these grindings are literally fillers.
I mean, this series started off as a mash up of a huge glob of LitRPG, a pinch of "romance", and a good dose of "erotica-ish" that was masked behind a mysterious past. Let me get it clear, it wasn't amazing like 10/10 back then already. During the first few books, that pinch of "romance" grew to like a knob of "romance". Now, it's just bad, everything is just a repeat of the previous book(s). The LitRPG is just plain old grind with a few interesting mechanisms tossed in. The romance is like, "I love youuuu." "I love you moooooreeeee." "I love you theeeee most!"
6 books in and our protagonist is still a fodder. He still dies in a couple of hits, or less, even though he's supposedly wearing some demon lord armour. And in book 1 or 2, he was abusing his almighty gloves to use really high level/damage weapons. Now, it seems his damage is mediocre. There's a ton of issues with this book, more than the others.
For example, I got a bounty on my whole guild. What should I do? Let's go grind and chill. Ops, I just got killed. What should I do? Ummm, grind? I found out that this b**** ganked me and she's crazy. She's literally trying kill me at every corner. What should I do? Grind, of course. Gotta get those lost exp back. Ohhhh, the guard saw and witnessed my murder. What should I do? What else can I do? Grind! Guards are useless. They won't be able to follow up on it or arrest the player or anything. Grind it is!
Yes, I'm exaggerating. But the point is, all these grindings are literally fillers.
I mean, this series started off as a mash up of a huge glob of LitRPG, a pinch of "romance", and a good dose of "erotica-ish" that was masked behind a mysterious past. Let me get it clear, it wasn't amazing like 10/10 back then already. During the first few books, that pinch of "romance" grew to like a knob of "romance". Now, it's just bad, everything is just a repeat of the previous book(s). The LitRPG is just plain old grind with a few interesting mechanisms tossed in. The romance is like, "I love youuuu." "I love you moooooreeeee." "I love you theeeee most!"
October 10, 2018
Skip the first three quarters
I like the series but this book feels like filler. For the most part you can probably skip the first three quarters of the book with the simple phrase they made love they fought monsters in zones. Once they actually find one random Loot drop everything takes off from there and things actually progressed as far as a plot but until that point besides a little back and forth with the Assassin's Guild not much actually happens.
I like the series but this book feels like filler. For the most part you can probably skip the first three quarters of the book with the simple phrase they made love they fought monsters in zones. Once they actually find one random Loot drop everything takes off from there and things actually progressed as far as a plot but until that point besides a little back and forth with the Assassin's Guild not much actually happens.
July 15, 2019
Totally biased. The sixth book of my most well known series, some people love it, some hate it, a lot seem to enjoy it to some degree. While the book is LITRPG/GAMELIT the over all story of the series focuses on psychological trauma more then the game.
May 24, 2019
Non-stop action.
This book was off to the races as the MC has been forced to level up fast if he wants to stay with those he loves. The MC was given a quest from the Gods and his and his families happiness futures depends on completing and surviving the quest.
This book was off to the races as the MC has been forced to level up fast if he wants to stay with those he loves. The MC was given a quest from the Gods and his and his families happiness futures depends on completing and surviving the quest.
December 27, 2018
Like Old Friends
One big problem with this book is that the primary plot development centers around fulfilling a quest, which the author never happens to work in or explain to readers who don't remember it or haven't read the previous books. If you fall in those categories you either have to (re)read the previous book(s), or just go with it and assume there is some good motivation.
The core family unit is stable (Alburet, Stacia, Fluff & Karen), with a continuing increase in Fluff's activity solidifying her place. A lot of domestic detail like who cooks what for breakfast has almost become a trademark of this series. A good dose of quest-farming delivers on the LitRPG promise.
Can't believe the initial mild insult to Skippy from several books ago is still a source of challenge and conflict.
The Assassin's guild's constant harassment fulfilling contracts throughout the book definitely captures an aspect of online gaming.
The concept of NPCs betting on the outcome of the players activities was fun.
Advancing the primary quest, and entering the desert to search for a lost city, only happens in the last fifth of the book. I found the writing for Vladimir a bit implausible, the story of why he didn't want to tell anyone why he needed to find the city just didn't seem well described enough or significant enough to justify his actions.
The way all the different characters showed up to join the party, unbeknownst to each other, was entertaining and very vivid.
The sidebars off into the real world, interacting with Victoria and bargaining over entry into Delta world, pull everything back into the pragmatic side of playing in a virtual world. NPCs viewing moderators as overlords and part of the world is clever.
One big problem with this book is that the primary plot development centers around fulfilling a quest, which the author never happens to work in or explain to readers who don't remember it or haven't read the previous books. If you fall in those categories you either have to (re)read the previous book(s), or just go with it and assume there is some good motivation.
The core family unit is stable (Alburet, Stacia, Fluff & Karen), with a continuing increase in Fluff's activity solidifying her place. A lot of domestic detail like who cooks what for breakfast has almost become a trademark of this series. A good dose of quest-farming delivers on the LitRPG promise.
Can't believe the initial mild insult to Skippy from several books ago is still a source of challenge and conflict.
The Assassin's guild's constant harassment fulfilling contracts throughout the book definitely captures an aspect of online gaming.
The concept of NPCs betting on the outcome of the players activities was fun.
Advancing the primary quest, and entering the desert to search for a lost city, only happens in the last fifth of the book. I found the writing for Vladimir a bit implausible, the story of why he didn't want to tell anyone why he needed to find the city just didn't seem well described enough or significant enough to justify his actions.
The way all the different characters showed up to join the party, unbeknownst to each other, was entertaining and very vivid.
The sidebars off into the real world, interacting with Victoria and bargaining over entry into Delta world, pull everything back into the pragmatic side of playing in a virtual world. NPCs viewing moderators as overlords and part of the world is clever.
January 10, 2025
🎧 The Path to Peace (Alpha World #6) – A Howling Review from Kiba Snowpaw 🐺❄️
🌨️ Introduction:
Hooowl-lo there, adventurers and fluffy gamers! It’s Kiba Snowpaw, Alpha Ice Wolf from the frostbitten world of HowlStrom, bringing you an in-depth and over-the-top review of Daniel Schinhofen’s sixth book in the Alpha World series, The Path to Peace. I’ve navigated countless MMORPGs, listened to over 400 audiobooks, and cast more icy spells than I can count. So, trust this veteran wolf when I say this installment deserves your attention. Buckle up, fluff your tail, and let’s dive into the digital wilderness!
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🎮 Basic Plot Summary:
The Path to Peace picks up with Alburet and his guild, Alpha Company, basking in their recent victories. But peace is a fleeting dream in Alpha World. As the first immersion phase ends, Alburet is given a quest by the Overlord to prepare for the “End Game.” Failure means losing the happiness he has built with his three wives—Stacia, Karen, and Fluffball.
The plot thickens with threats from the Assassin’s Guild, scheming Noble Houses, and the resurgence of an ancient evil. It’s a race against time as Alburet must level up and strengthen his bonds with both his allies and his own fractured psyche. Sounds like a classic endgame grind, right? But Schinhofen spices it up with emotional arcs that hit harder than a critical strike from a frost-tipped spear.
---
🐾 Originality & Themes:
Schinhofen doesn’t just stick to typical LitRPG tropes. Sure, there are dungeons, loot drops, and experience grinds, but the heart of this series lies in its emotional depth. The Path to Peace explores themes of love, loyalty, trauma, and healing. It’s a rare gem in the genre that isn’t just about powering up—it’s about leveling up emotionally.
For us furries, the idea of found family resonates deeply. Alburet’s pack, especially his harem, embodies the bonds we form in our own communities. There’s also a subtle message about embracing your flaws and past wounds—a theme that feels right at home in any furry den.
---
🧙♂️ About the Author:
Daniel Schinhofen is a master of weaving game mechanics with narrative. With over 15 books under his belt, he’s a significant name in the LitRPG genre. Compared to authors like Aleron Kong and Matt Dinniman, Schinhofen’s focus is more on character development and emotional arcs than non-stop action.
His writing style reminds me of running a long dungeon crawl—gritty, detailed, and immersive. But sometimes, he lingers too long on mundane tasks (seriously, do we need another breakfast scene?).
---
🐺 Character Development:
Alburet Two-Souled: Our broody protagonist continues to wrestle with his past traumas. His journey toward self-acceptance is a central arc in this book. The emotional breakdowns might seem repetitive, but they reflect real psychological struggles.
Stacia: The succubus wife with a thick accent (that might annoy some listeners). She’s fiercely loyal but manipulative at times—a classic femme fatale trope with more depth.
Karen: The no-nonsense warrior who adds stability to Alburet’s chaotic life. Her relationship with Alburet is a balance of strength and vulnerability.
Fluffball (Julia): The soft-hearted werecat who faces her own trauma. Her arc in this book is one of healing, and it’s heartwarming to see her grow stronger with her pack’s support.
Supporting Cast: Gerald, Marysue, Tiny, and Bob the Imp all add color to the story. Bob’s antics continue to bring comic relief.
---
⚙️ Game Mechanics & World-Building:
Schinhofen’s attention to detail in game mechanics is impressive. From crafting systems to skill trees, it’s clear he’s done his research. However, this installment leans heavily on the emotional narrative, which might disappoint readers craving more dungeon crawls.
The world-building is rich, with the Dead Lands and Lost City of Peace offering new zones to explore. But some readers might feel the pacing is slow—like grinding for that elusive legendary drop.
---
🔥 Praise & Critique:
Praise:
Outstanding emotional depth and character arcs.
Immersive world-building that feels like a true MMORPG.
Strong themes of love, loyalty, and healing.
Critique:
Repetitive emotional breakdowns can feel tedious.
Overemphasis on romance might alienate some LitRPG fans.
The pacing could be tighter.
---
📊 Evaluation:
As an Alpha Ice Wolf who appreciates both action-packed raids and heartfelt storytelling, I found The Path to Peace to be a unique experience. It’s not just about leveling up in-game—it’s about leveling up in life.
Would I recommend it? Absolutely. But it’s best enjoyed by readers who appreciate emotional depth alongside their loot drops.
---
🤝 Comparison to Similar Books:
The Land: Founding by Aleron Kong — More action, less emotional depth.
Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman — Dark humor and chaotic fun.
Awaken Online by Travis Bagwell — Focuses on moral dilemmas and player agency.
---
❄️ Conclusion:
The Path to Peace is a heartfelt and immersive addition to the Alpha World series. While it has its flaws, its emotional core shines brightly. For those seeking a balance of action, romance, and introspection, this book delivers.
Final Verdict: ★★★★☆ (4.8/5 Paws 🐾)
Until next time, may your quests be epic, your loot legendary, and your pack always at your side. Stay frosty, adventurers! ❄️🐺
Author: Daniel Schinhofen
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.8/5 Ice Crystals from your Alpha Ice Wolf 🐾)
Genres: Fantasy, LitRPG, Harem, Audiobook, Virtual Reality, Psychological Drama
🌨️ Introduction:
Hooowl-lo there, adventurers and fluffy gamers! It’s Kiba Snowpaw, Alpha Ice Wolf from the frostbitten world of HowlStrom, bringing you an in-depth and over-the-top review of Daniel Schinhofen’s sixth book in the Alpha World series, The Path to Peace. I’ve navigated countless MMORPGs, listened to over 400 audiobooks, and cast more icy spells than I can count. So, trust this veteran wolf when I say this installment deserves your attention. Buckle up, fluff your tail, and let’s dive into the digital wilderness!
---
🎮 Basic Plot Summary:
The Path to Peace picks up with Alburet and his guild, Alpha Company, basking in their recent victories. But peace is a fleeting dream in Alpha World. As the first immersion phase ends, Alburet is given a quest by the Overlord to prepare for the “End Game.” Failure means losing the happiness he has built with his three wives—Stacia, Karen, and Fluffball.
The plot thickens with threats from the Assassin’s Guild, scheming Noble Houses, and the resurgence of an ancient evil. It’s a race against time as Alburet must level up and strengthen his bonds with both his allies and his own fractured psyche. Sounds like a classic endgame grind, right? But Schinhofen spices it up with emotional arcs that hit harder than a critical strike from a frost-tipped spear.
---
🐾 Originality & Themes:
Schinhofen doesn’t just stick to typical LitRPG tropes. Sure, there are dungeons, loot drops, and experience grinds, but the heart of this series lies in its emotional depth. The Path to Peace explores themes of love, loyalty, trauma, and healing. It’s a rare gem in the genre that isn’t just about powering up—it’s about leveling up emotionally.
For us furries, the idea of found family resonates deeply. Alburet’s pack, especially his harem, embodies the bonds we form in our own communities. There’s also a subtle message about embracing your flaws and past wounds—a theme that feels right at home in any furry den.
---
🧙♂️ About the Author:
Daniel Schinhofen is a master of weaving game mechanics with narrative. With over 15 books under his belt, he’s a significant name in the LitRPG genre. Compared to authors like Aleron Kong and Matt Dinniman, Schinhofen’s focus is more on character development and emotional arcs than non-stop action.
His writing style reminds me of running a long dungeon crawl—gritty, detailed, and immersive. But sometimes, he lingers too long on mundane tasks (seriously, do we need another breakfast scene?).
---
🐺 Character Development:
Alburet Two-Souled: Our broody protagonist continues to wrestle with his past traumas. His journey toward self-acceptance is a central arc in this book. The emotional breakdowns might seem repetitive, but they reflect real psychological struggles.
Stacia: The succubus wife with a thick accent (that might annoy some listeners). She’s fiercely loyal but manipulative at times—a classic femme fatale trope with more depth.
Karen: The no-nonsense warrior who adds stability to Alburet’s chaotic life. Her relationship with Alburet is a balance of strength and vulnerability.
Fluffball (Julia): The soft-hearted werecat who faces her own trauma. Her arc in this book is one of healing, and it’s heartwarming to see her grow stronger with her pack’s support.
Supporting Cast: Gerald, Marysue, Tiny, and Bob the Imp all add color to the story. Bob’s antics continue to bring comic relief.
---
⚙️ Game Mechanics & World-Building:
Schinhofen’s attention to detail in game mechanics is impressive. From crafting systems to skill trees, it’s clear he’s done his research. However, this installment leans heavily on the emotional narrative, which might disappoint readers craving more dungeon crawls.
The world-building is rich, with the Dead Lands and Lost City of Peace offering new zones to explore. But some readers might feel the pacing is slow—like grinding for that elusive legendary drop.
---
🔥 Praise & Critique:
Praise:
Outstanding emotional depth and character arcs.
Immersive world-building that feels like a true MMORPG.
Strong themes of love, loyalty, and healing.
Critique:
Repetitive emotional breakdowns can feel tedious.
Overemphasis on romance might alienate some LitRPG fans.
The pacing could be tighter.
---
📊 Evaluation:
As an Alpha Ice Wolf who appreciates both action-packed raids and heartfelt storytelling, I found The Path to Peace to be a unique experience. It’s not just about leveling up in-game—it’s about leveling up in life.
Would I recommend it? Absolutely. But it’s best enjoyed by readers who appreciate emotional depth alongside their loot drops.
---
🤝 Comparison to Similar Books:
The Land: Founding by Aleron Kong — More action, less emotional depth.
Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman — Dark humor and chaotic fun.
Awaken Online by Travis Bagwell — Focuses on moral dilemmas and player agency.
---
❄️ Conclusion:
The Path to Peace is a heartfelt and immersive addition to the Alpha World series. While it has its flaws, its emotional core shines brightly. For those seeking a balance of action, romance, and introspection, this book delivers.
Final Verdict: ★★★★☆ (4.8/5 Paws 🐾)
Until next time, may your quests be epic, your loot legendary, and your pack always at your side. Stay frosty, adventurers! ❄️🐺
November 1, 2019
Review for complete series Books 1 - 8
Mr. Schinhofen's Alpha world series is an epic tale of pain, suffering, discrimination, and the healing through love and support. . A word of warning though the earlier books contain a moderate to extreme, depending on your view points, amount of erotica in them. This tapers off near the end of the story and I recommend readers not to judge harshly. I found the scenes to fit within the flow of the story and within scope of the personality of the characters involved.
It is my recommendation that these scenes be simply skimmed over by readers who might be put off by them. The series contains so much more than erotica that readers would miss out on. Mr. Schinhofen's series delves into the darker side of human nature and the traumatic wounds of the mind that we not only inflict upon others, but ourselves as well. I applaud Mr. Schinhofen for showing such trauma and how with help such conditions can be mitigated.
Mr. Schinhofen borrows heavily from World of Warcraft for his class system and for some points of his story. I believe he is a great author regardless and look forward to additional works he might create.
Very Respectfully,
Shea
Mr. Schinhofen's Alpha world series is an epic tale of pain, suffering, discrimination, and the healing through love and support. . A word of warning though the earlier books contain a moderate to extreme, depending on your view points, amount of erotica in them. This tapers off near the end of the story and I recommend readers not to judge harshly. I found the scenes to fit within the flow of the story and within scope of the personality of the characters involved.
It is my recommendation that these scenes be simply skimmed over by readers who might be put off by them. The series contains so much more than erotica that readers would miss out on. Mr. Schinhofen's series delves into the darker side of human nature and the traumatic wounds of the mind that we not only inflict upon others, but ourselves as well. I applaud Mr. Schinhofen for showing such trauma and how with help such conditions can be mitigated.
Mr. Schinhofen borrows heavily from World of Warcraft for his class system and for some points of his story. I believe he is a great author regardless and look forward to additional works he might create.
Very Respectfully,
Shea
October 5, 2018
Great read but what a cliff hanger
Yet another great installment in the Alpha World series. It picks up with the guild racing to find why there are now assassinations happening to their members and trying to find a way to stop it. But, also Al and his group are trying to level up as fast as they can in order to complete the time restricted quest that Al picked up in the last book. An old problem for the guild with A personal vendetta against Al appears again to try and settle the score with Al during the assassinations. A seemingly normal quest item leaves Al with a bad feeling that they have less time to level than he originally thought. And Fluffball continues to make progress with her issues while receiving nothing but love and support from her new family. And someone's hidden past is revealed leaving Al and those with him finding that getting to the list city of Peace is more urgent than they thought.
Yet another great installment in the Alpha World series. It picks up with the guild racing to find why there are now assassinations happening to their members and trying to find a way to stop it. But, also Al and his group are trying to level up as fast as they can in order to complete the time restricted quest that Al picked up in the last book. An old problem for the guild with A personal vendetta against Al appears again to try and settle the score with Al during the assassinations. A seemingly normal quest item leaves Al with a bad feeling that they have less time to level than he originally thought. And Fluffball continues to make progress with her issues while receiving nothing but love and support from her new family. And someone's hidden past is revealed leaving Al and those with him finding that getting to the list city of Peace is more urgent than they thought.
December 9, 2018
Holding It’s Own
I’ve enjoyed the series, but book three was a let down. The quests are repeated, all of them with 100% success, all the time. The introduction of the assassins was good, but without any penalty for getting killed, it became a non event.
The undying love and devotion, with three very different women involved, is a little over the top, even for a fantasy book. Plus Fluff needs to beyond her issues or stop making that a focal point.
Also, the leveling needs to be simplified, it’s beginning to be a chore to look back and see the differences.
The good stuff: the story still has a lot of potential, and the characters are still interesting. And there’s another cliffhanger at the end. I will give the next book a chance.
I’ve enjoyed the series, but book three was a let down. The quests are repeated, all of them with 100% success, all the time. The introduction of the assassins was good, but without any penalty for getting killed, it became a non event.
The undying love and devotion, with three very different women involved, is a little over the top, even for a fantasy book. Plus Fluff needs to beyond her issues or stop making that a focal point.
Also, the leveling needs to be simplified, it’s beginning to be a chore to look back and see the differences.
The good stuff: the story still has a lot of potential, and the characters are still interesting. And there’s another cliffhanger at the end. I will give the next book a chance.
December 27, 2018
Still hasn’t found his swing
The first three books in the series were great. The fourth is where it started to fall apart for me and five was the worse. This book is maybe at times kinda better because it harkens back to some of the questing feel of the early books but the polyamory and supposed VR psychology ruin the story for me. That a video game AI - Vicky, intends to turn a game company into a leading mental health industry? And the inclusion of more references to other people’s work rather than your own mythos and story telling is still a weakness. And why does everyone want to get to delta world? And Vicky promises that Seamus and his three wives can have babies if they get to delta world ... I just ... I don’t get it. I think I’m done with this series.
The first three books in the series were great. The fourth is where it started to fall apart for me and five was the worse. This book is maybe at times kinda better because it harkens back to some of the questing feel of the early books but the polyamory and supposed VR psychology ruin the story for me. That a video game AI - Vicky, intends to turn a game company into a leading mental health industry? And the inclusion of more references to other people’s work rather than your own mythos and story telling is still a weakness. And why does everyone want to get to delta world? And Vicky promises that Seamus and his three wives can have babies if they get to delta world ... I just ... I don’t get it. I think I’m done with this series.
July 17, 2021
The good and bad
Every review seems to be 5 stars or 1. So here is my take. The good: the premise of the story has been good since book 1, the characters have interesting personalities and I'm interested to see how it all works out. The bad: as you have read in other reviews, the amount of poor romance, pet names, and lovey dovey drivel is rampant in this book. The amount of times I skipped pages was epic. Also most of the combat is also worth skipping. Encounters with trash mobs followed by a mini boss happen over and over again. Over all I have enjoyed the series so far, this book however has been my least favorite. I will carry on however to see if Albert realizes who the AI really is and what delta world is all about.
Every review seems to be 5 stars or 1. So here is my take. The good: the premise of the story has been good since book 1, the characters have interesting personalities and I'm interested to see how it all works out. The bad: as you have read in other reviews, the amount of poor romance, pet names, and lovey dovey drivel is rampant in this book. The amount of times I skipped pages was epic. Also most of the combat is also worth skipping. Encounters with trash mobs followed by a mini boss happen over and over again. Over all I have enjoyed the series so far, this book however has been my least favorite. I will carry on however to see if Albert realizes who the AI really is and what delta world is all about.
October 28, 2018
An enjoyable read
I would say that this novel could be missed out from the complete story and the reader would still be able to follow everything without any problems.
However, by doing so, you would miss out on a lot of background for Fluffball as well as a fair bit of personal growth for quite a few others.
The content of this novel could be summarised in a few paragraphs at the beginning of the next novel but I am glad to have read it in detail here.
This book did not have the emotional impact of the last story (that really caught me unexpectedly) but it did add a lot to my understanding of Fluff.
Recommend
I would say that this novel could be missed out from the complete story and the reader would still be able to follow everything without any problems.
However, by doing so, you would miss out on a lot of background for Fluffball as well as a fair bit of personal growth for quite a few others.
The content of this novel could be summarised in a few paragraphs at the beginning of the next novel but I am glad to have read it in detail here.
This book did not have the emotional impact of the last story (that really caught me unexpectedly) but it did add a lot to my understanding of Fluff.
Recommend
March 18, 2019
Once again on the right path.
The events are moving onward.
Only thing upsetting (and it is at the cost of pacing in the story) are the "wives" issues of the main protagonist. I can understand that it is part of the story and that alpha world is supposed to bring some people help for their fragmented psyche, but the whole side story with the three wives is getting a bit stale (ok, Fluff dealt with some more issues this time, so there was that) as it comes at the cost of the pace for the whole story.
The events are moving onward.
Only thing upsetting (and it is at the cost of pacing in the story) are the "wives" issues of the main protagonist. I can understand that it is part of the story and that alpha world is supposed to bring some people help for their fragmented psyche, but the whole side story with the three wives is getting a bit stale (ok, Fluff dealt with some more issues this time, so there was that) as it comes at the cost of the pace for the whole story.
November 25, 2020
The series isn't great but it's not that bad but dear god this is just sad at times. I love the jokes and the humor it's dirty and cheap but I still enjoyed a few of the jokes. But what gets me is just how dumb and illogical it is. I mean the mc gets assassinated litterally thousands of times and he sat back does nothing but then just sits there crying about it. Like they get killed then state oh we will be prepared and get them then they immediately drop their guards and die over and over and litterally just sat there. Like the entire situation with skippy was goofy as heck.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 13, 2018
Great Game Story
Excellent story coupled with technical game features and terms. It’s different from most GameLit stories as it strongly separates the game from real life, but what’s most interesting is everything that happens in between by the people who understand the difference. The actions and feelings of the players and the non-players - their very lives together- make this series really interesting, and definitely special. Greatly recommended.
Excellent story coupled with technical game features and terms. It’s different from most GameLit stories as it strongly separates the game from real life, but what’s most interesting is everything that happens in between by the people who understand the difference. The actions and feelings of the players and the non-players - their very lives together- make this series really interesting, and definitely special. Greatly recommended.
August 7, 2025
I had more of an issue with this one as the assassin thing was just annoying although logical. Also the one they kicked being totally crazy. Who didn't have a list of people that had killed them in a PVP game? I also had a problem with how effective the two souled assassins were as I thought that by capturing the Keep the levels would be much higher than the ones that didn't do that. Maybe I missed something?
October 8, 2018
Engaging as usual
Schinhofen is one of my favorite authors within the LitRPG genre. I have enjoyed the previous books in this series, and book 6 was no different. Good fight mechanics and out-of-the-box strategies, as well as plot lines that begin to merge into what I hope will be an epic battle. If only the loot occasionally included cookies...
Schinhofen is one of my favorite authors within the LitRPG genre. I have enjoyed the previous books in this series, and book 6 was no different. Good fight mechanics and out-of-the-box strategies, as well as plot lines that begin to merge into what I hope will be an epic battle. If only the loot occasionally included cookies...
October 11, 2018
the series continues
this is a good series one that i have enjoyed reading. i find daniels strength to be in his characters and their development. not only the MC but the supporting characters are fleshed out. now as to why i rated it four stars is that this is one story done over two books.
this is a good series one that i have enjoyed reading. i find daniels strength to be in his characters and their development. not only the MC but the supporting characters are fleshed out. now as to why i rated it four stars is that this is one story done over two books.
October 30, 2018
I loved the book hated the cliffhanger!
I don't like giving spoilers so I can't say too much other than the book continues to expand on a series I love and a world I'd happily visit. Decent amount of PvP and PvE although sometimes seamed rushed. But that's more to do with the big quests happening. All I can say is Daniel Schinhofen please keep up the great work
I don't like giving spoilers so I can't say too much other than the book continues to expand on a series I love and a world I'd happily visit. Decent amount of PvP and PvE although sometimes seamed rushed. But that's more to do with the big quests happening. All I can say is Daniel Schinhofen please keep up the great work
November 5, 2018
The build up has begun
This probably the most well rounded title in the series. Character and plot development are paced nicely while the action keeps the story from killing and then ends on a wicked cliffhanger after a huge reveal. The reader is definitely rewarded by sticking through this series.
This probably the most well rounded title in the series. Character and plot development are paced nicely while the action keeps the story from killing and then ends on a wicked cliffhanger after a huge reveal. The reader is definitely rewarded by sticking through this series.
December 15, 2018
Disappointing addition and very repetitive
Grind, grind, grind, important quest. The build up to the quest was pretty weak. The PvP aspect was boring and predictable. The character development has overwhelmed several of the best aspects of the story.
Still well written and good descriptions.
Grind, grind, grind, important quest. The build up to the quest was pretty weak. The PvP aspect was boring and predictable. The character development has overwhelmed several of the best aspects of the story.
Still well written and good descriptions.
January 31, 2019
Good continuation
This book was interesting in that it had no epic battle. There were lots of heavy fighting and intense battles but no hail Mary battle to cap it.. Saying that I had no problem. I like progression in litrpg and this book was grind and knowledge. Very enjoyable and will look forward to the next episode.
This book was interesting in that it had no epic battle. There were lots of heavy fighting and intense battles but no hail Mary battle to cap it.. Saying that I had no problem. I like progression in litrpg and this book was grind and knowledge. Very enjoyable and will look forward to the next episode.
February 8, 2019
Short and sweet.... but not really. Nothing really happened. This could have been skipped or shrunken down to a prologue. I like the story. Not so into the sex (don’t get me wrong it’s hot and heave) it distracts from story. I get it they grow. But we get to the annnnnnndddd then what stage and nothing.
April 24, 2019
The path to peace is all about leveling up. There are some personal aspects that the family dives into, but it felt like they weren't as fleshed out as they were in previous novels. It almost feels like an interlude before the storm hits. Still a good read, and has some moments, but I am really looking forward to the next book and the meat of the story.
May 7, 2019
Another great book
Daniel does it again. Another great read and the Alpha Company continues to impress. The adult stuff is still there and handled well but is toned down which actually helps the book flow better. There are a few we stories in here with the Assassins, having to level and all the underlying politics.
The only thing missing is Brexit 🤪
Daniel does it again. Another great read and the Alpha Company continues to impress. The adult stuff is still there and handled well but is toned down which actually helps the book flow better. There are a few we stories in here with the Assassins, having to level and all the underlying politics.
The only thing missing is Brexit 🤪
May 17, 2019
A Long Journey
Another well written book. I am really enjoying this author’s series so far. The action is more of a summary of the event, or the story skips the fight entirely and goes straight to the aftermath. I agree with that decision because it allows more time for the character growth and development.
Another well written book. I am really enjoying this author’s series so far. The action is more of a summary of the event, or the story skips the fight entirely and goes straight to the aftermath. I agree with that decision because it allows more time for the character growth and development.
May 5, 2020
Great story, well worth the read
The storyline continues, this time with much less relationship filler and more plot advancement. The action is written well and doesn’t get old, which is hard to do for what is essentially grinding in an RPG. Definitely a must-read story for fans of the Harem and LitRPG genres.
The storyline continues, this time with much less relationship filler and more plot advancement. The action is written well and doesn’t get old, which is hard to do for what is essentially grinding in an RPG. Definitely a must-read story for fans of the Harem and LitRPG genres.
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