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The Chronicles of Herst #2
A Mage Rising
Vol has brought the people of Efftin to a new place they can build upon and protect. A new place they can call home. It’s a place others can join them in their freedom of oppression. With this new place to live, Vol understands the responsibility he has to protect those that reside there. But in Herst, if you wish to keep anything you must be willing to fight to hold onto it. What challenges will he face, and will he be strong enough to resist the unknown threats that he will encounter.
Book 1 - A Mage Prepared
Book 2 - A Mage Rising
Book 1 - A Mage Prepared
Book 2 - A Mage Rising
- GenresFantasy
372 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 12, 2018
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April 24, 2020
Rating 4.0 stars
Now that is more like it. Don't get me wrong, it is still a weaker version of the Land series by Aleron Kong . It is a smorgasbord of overpowered fun and magic though. The first 1/3 of the book is the group leveling and town building. The next thing the group does is leave for the capital to try and see about freeing some slaves. There is a surprise battle at the end of the book Overall this book is candy for people that like litrpg style books with overpowered MCs with lots of magic.
Now that is more like it. Don't get me wrong, it is still a weaker version of the Land series by Aleron Kong . It is a smorgasbord of overpowered fun and magic though. The first 1/3 of the book is the group leveling and town building. The next thing the group does is leave for the capital to try and see about freeing some slaves. There is a surprise battle at the end of the book Overall this book is candy for people that like litrpg style books with overpowered MCs with lots of magic.
December 4, 2018
Good, but suddenly veers to Harem
Well written, I liked it, but was really disappointed with the Harem thing. One of the things I liked a lot about the first book was the characters and their interactions, and the Harem plotline feels wierd and forced, and makes the characters involved less real and less interesting.
Well written, I liked it, but was really disappointed with the Harem thing. One of the things I liked a lot about the first book was the characters and their interactions, and the Harem plotline feels wierd and forced, and makes the characters involved less real and less interesting.
July 8, 2023
Basic story, REALLY needs editing
This novel REALLY needs editing. Multiple instances of duplicate numerals (5050, instead of 50, for example), lots of basic spelling issues ("griping his forearm", should be "gripping his forearm", etc).
But the biggest issue I have with this story is the way the MC totally controls every option for his supposed love interests. He reviews all their choices, tells them what to do, and somehow knows better than everyone even though he's only been on their world for a couple of months!
And his supposedly strong & capable love interests (yes, it's a harem) barely even speak.
This book, as currently written, isn't worth the increase in price from book 1.
This novel REALLY needs editing. Multiple instances of duplicate numerals (5050, instead of 50, for example), lots of basic spelling issues ("griping his forearm", should be "gripping his forearm", etc).
But the biggest issue I have with this story is the way the MC totally controls every option for his supposed love interests. He reviews all their choices, tells them what to do, and somehow knows better than everyone even though he's only been on their world for a couple of months!
And his supposedly strong & capable love interests (yes, it's a harem) barely even speak.
This book, as currently written, isn't worth the increase in price from book 1.
October 16, 2018
Excellent continuation
Loved this book. I feel that the author is getting better at fleshing his world out and conveying the sense of accomplishment and adventure in Vals story. I am a fan of all the hot spots. Crafting, enchanting, spell modifying, city building , etc. Hope the author takes his time with the over all store arc as there is a lot of adventure to be had in this world. Some authors feel the need to accelerate the menace quickly to draw readers but I am patient and prefer a slow through exploration and growth, much like we have so far. That said, I don't want author to write slow!!! I read fast and lot... So always hungry! Can't wait till number 3.
Loved this book. I feel that the author is getting better at fleshing his world out and conveying the sense of accomplishment and adventure in Vals story. I am a fan of all the hot spots. Crafting, enchanting, spell modifying, city building , etc. Hope the author takes his time with the over all store arc as there is a lot of adventure to be had in this world. Some authors feel the need to accelerate the menace quickly to draw readers but I am patient and prefer a slow through exploration and growth, much like we have so far. That said, I don't want author to write slow!!! I read fast and lot... So always hungry! Can't wait till number 3.
October 19, 2018
Loved this book! If you're considering it, (which you obviously are) just get it!
Seriously, you won't regret it. This was an awesome storey that went on well beyond my expectations for the price! This author knows how to write adventure, and still have believable characters, as well as good character interaction.
Word of working to the author though. Watch out for those l 1 n k 5 in the back. That's what got several of my favorite authors in litrpg banned from a$$@mon. Especially if you're doing the Prime subscription service thing.
Seriously, you won't regret it. This was an awesome storey that went on well beyond my expectations for the price! This author knows how to write adventure, and still have believable characters, as well as good character interaction.
Word of working to the author though. Watch out for those l 1 n k 5 in the back. That's what got several of my favorite authors in litrpg banned from a$$@mon. Especially if you're doing the Prime subscription service thing.
January 17, 2019
2.5 stars rounded up to 3 stars. I was very disappointed with the turn to a harem book especially with two of his "women" being literal animals. Bit of a creep factor there. And of course the author had to make them caressing each other and the MC being a bit jealous / envious of that. Gag. Great town building, lots of action, dungeon diving, heroic rescues and plenty of leveling and skill improvement. Due to the creepy sexual situations with the MC's, I'm done reading this series. Too bad, it had such a great plot.
October 14, 2018
Good story but..please proof read!
I love the characters, and the story. You can see another war of the gods is coming up so it'll be interesting to see how that goes. However. Please have someone read your work when you're finished writing. There are a lot of typos/spelling mistakes in this. This would probably get 4 stars from me if there weren't so many mistakes. If you ask, I'm sure many readers would be happy to proof read and provide feedback for free
I love the characters, and the story. You can see another war of the gods is coming up so it'll be interesting to see how that goes. However. Please have someone read your work when you're finished writing. There are a lot of typos/spelling mistakes in this. This would probably get 4 stars from me if there weren't so many mistakes. If you ask, I'm sure many readers would be happy to proof read and provide feedback for free
November 6, 2018
Good story but...Editor needed!
The tales of Vol continue as his town grows and levels. World-building becomes broader and more in depth but his characters do not have depth, detail or backstory. They just appear. The biggest issue is grammar and editing. The story is becoming more interesting; however, the mixture of tenses using incorrect homonyms , sentence fragments, etc. detract from reading enjoyment.
The tales of Vol continue as his town grows and levels. World-building becomes broader and more in depth but his characters do not have depth, detail or backstory. They just appear. The biggest issue is grammar and editing. The story is becoming more interesting; however, the mixture of tenses using incorrect homonyms , sentence fragments, etc. detract from reading enjoyment.
July 26, 2020
Need More Power
It does get a bit old that the MC keeps getting his behind kicked. He also spends way too much time worrying about his fears of what he is becoming rather than embracing it, it makes him appear weak in character, own his responsibilities and truly lead. I’d like to see the MC way more OP. I’m going to chalk this book up as a transition and hope he is coming into his own.
It does get a bit old that the MC keeps getting his behind kicked. He also spends way too much time worrying about his fears of what he is becoming rather than embracing it, it makes him appear weak in character, own his responsibilities and truly lead. I’d like to see the MC way more OP. I’m going to chalk this book up as a transition and hope he is coming into his own.
October 17, 2018
Very Enjoyable!
I've been looking forward to this book since I read the first in this series, and I'm not disappointed. Lots of building, developing, fighting and levelling. An MC you can empathize wholeheartedly with and his ladies are fighting alongside him without the typical whining you tend to get in a lot of books. Now......when does the next in the series come out? Lol!
I've been looking forward to this book since I read the first in this series, and I'm not disappointed. Lots of building, developing, fighting and levelling. An MC you can empathize wholeheartedly with and his ladies are fighting alongside him without the typical whining you tend to get in a lot of books. Now......when does the next in the series come out? Lol!
December 15, 2018
Fun PG-13 LitRPG
Nothing new but nothing new needed good story fun development, can heartily recommend. Enjoyed from cover to cover will be buying number three. Only criticism is that it lacks grit feels like coming of age as far as adult content not a full grown man... but to each his own.
Nothing new but nothing new needed good story fun development, can heartily recommend. Enjoyed from cover to cover will be buying number three. Only criticism is that it lacks grit feels like coming of age as far as adult content not a full grown man... but to each his own.
October 13, 2018
Awesome series
If you have read the first book and liked it, then you will absolutely love the second. If you are a fan of litrpg, then I highly recommend that you give this author a shot
If you have read the first book and liked it, then you will absolutely love the second. If you are a fan of litrpg, then I highly recommend that you give this author a shot
October 15, 2018
Just keeps getting better
I enjoyed the story even more in book 2. Nice mix of battle and development. I hope the author keeps the steady progression and doesn't loose the story to crazy over powering of the main character.
I enjoyed the story even more in book 2. Nice mix of battle and development. I hope the author keeps the steady progression and doesn't loose the story to crazy over powering of the main character.
October 24, 2018
Great mage litrpg with the start to kingdom building
Another great addition to the story. This continues the tale of the mage but he now has a town he controls. The rpg feel is still there and his pets and summons become his new companions.
Another great addition to the story. This continues the tale of the mage but he now has a town he controls. The rpg feel is still there and his pets and summons become his new companions.
November 19, 2018
Amazing read
I've been waiting for book 2 since I finished book 1 only days after it came out. I'm super impressed by the way the author develops the characters feelings and how they interact with each other. I can't wait for the next book.
I've been waiting for book 2 since I finished book 1 only days after it came out. I'm super impressed by the way the author develops the characters feelings and how they interact with each other. I can't wait for the next book.
July 18, 2019
Excellent read. The characters are cliche and captivating.
From the beginning the author creates a fascinating world which is hard to predict this makes it exciting for me since the obvious conclusions are not always where the story goes. For me this is rare and delightful.
From the beginning the author creates a fascinating world which is hard to predict this makes it exciting for me since the obvious conclusions are not always where the story goes. For me this is rare and delightful.
August 14, 2019
Nice and easy
That's the feeling I get from this second book. The Mc starts his own town, gets a dungeon and rescues more slaves. Ha has some adventures along the way and it gets a bit hectic towards the end but mostly it's nice and easy.
That's the feeling I get from this second book. The Mc starts his own town, gets a dungeon and rescues more slaves. Ha has some adventures along the way and it gets a bit hectic towards the end but mostly it's nice and easy.
October 27, 2021
Really enjoying this series, but why do so many of the books in this genre have to have harem elements. Would totally be great without this. Don't mind a bit of romance and sex, but it's getting to be crazy that everyone has a harem.
October 20, 2018
Good story
Great development, lots of well written action, and a likeable cast of MCs. Harem element not focus of story. Can't wait for the next book!
Great development, lots of well written action, and a likeable cast of MCs. Harem element not focus of story. Can't wait for the next book!
October 27, 2018
Grab the book.
This is a great read a little slow in the beginning, but a great overall setup for kingdom building. Look forward to book 3
This is a great read a little slow in the beginning, but a great overall setup for kingdom building. Look forward to book 3
November 1, 2018
Well worth it.
A solid litrpg read. Good development, entertaining, I was not disappointed. Am looking forward to and will certainly read book three.
A solid litrpg read. Good development, entertaining, I was not disappointed. Am looking forward to and will certainly read book three.
November 24, 2018
The writing gets a little better in Book 2 and it all gets a bit more exciting.
It's worth the read.
It's worth the read.
December 13, 2018
A good story
This is a good story that has elements of humor and adventure. The characters are well developed, and I look forward to reading book three.
This is a good story that has elements of humor and adventure. The characters are well developed, and I look forward to reading book three.
December 25, 2018
Wow
I am very like it when vol become more badass and hottie plus badass women in his harem. I hope he is ready for world
I am very like it when vol become more badass and hottie plus badass women in his harem. I hope he is ready for world
April 29, 2019
Good read pg13 harem elements
December 5, 2019
Great series
Great books that gave me enjoyment
Recommend highly if you enjoy mage novels who are slightly over powered and elf chicks
Great books that gave me enjoyment
Recommend highly if you enjoy mage novels who are slightly over powered and elf chicks
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January 2, 2019Guys this is a great ,fast read .You will love this I did I read it I bought it I am reviewing it and if you do too.I will be for ever happy .Why you ask? Because if you all do this then this author will keep writeing and I will be happy so ty for that.Im serious go get it now ,I want to read more of about Vol and the girls and The roost and people and and and all of it hurry and get it I know there is a 3rd book comeing soon if ya get off yalls butts and get this book now LOVE ME
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