Doom Forge

Viridian Gate Online #6

by James A. Hunter, J.A. Hunter

February, 2043

Jack and the crew of the Crimson Alliance have finally made it back from the Realm of Order, but the threat to Eldgard is deadlier than ever.

Vogthar incursions are increasing, dungeons falling in droves, towns and cities ravaged by Darklings—Players and NPCs who have willingly sided with the Dark Overmind Thanatos. But thanks to a priceless artifact Jack found after defeating the Lich Priest, there might be a glimmer of hope on the horizon. Jack and company have unearthed a Doom-Forged relic, one part of an ancient weapon capable of killing even a god. But to assemble the legendary god-killer, they’ll need to find the other relics and locate the fabled Doom Forge of the Dwarven godling Khalkeús, all while unraveling a mystery five hundred years in the making.

From James A. Hunter the author of the Yancy Lazarus Series, War God's Mantle, the the litRPG epic Rogue Dungeon!

Genres: Fantasy, Audiobook, Science Fiction, Fiction, Adventure, Magic, Role Playing Games

248 pages, ebook

Published January 30, 2019

About the author

James Hunter is a full-time ink slinger, a member of SFWA, and the bestselling author of Vigil Bound, Rogue Dungeon, Shadowcroft Academy, Bibliomancer (The Completionist Chronicles Expanded Universe), and the litRPG epic Viridian Gate Online! In addition to writing, James also runs Shadow Alley Press, an industry leader that specializes in publishing LitRPG, Fantasy, and selection Science Fiction.

James is a former Marine Corps Sergeant, combat veteran, and pirate hunter (seriously). He’s also a member of The Royal Order of the Shellback—’cause that’s totally a real thing. And a spaceship captain, can’t forget that. Okay … the last one probably isn’t true. When not writing or spending time with family, James occasionally finds time to eat and sleep.

Find out more about James Hunter at www.ShadowAlleyPress.com

Reviews

[Terence · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Vogthar are seemingly everywhere. The Vogthar, Darklings, and the Overmind Thanatos are determined to destroy everything. However the Overminds have something that can tip the scales, the Doom Forge. Jack has been tasked with a Death-Head quest to retrieve the weapon. Acquiring a weapon that's strong enough to kill a God will require more of Jack and the Crimson Alliance than they previously imagined was possible.

Doom Forge is probably my favorite book of the series thus far. The author dialed back on the cliches and eye rolling dialogue while upping the threat level. On top of the Malware Blades that can permanently kill, the Doom Forge weapon can do the same. Characters are forced into insane scenarios where the only options available are bad. We see real growth in characters especially Cutter and Amara.

The creativity was on display again as it always is in Viridian Gate Online (VGO). Jack gains a new ability that has already proven to be invaluable and it should only become more interesting as he practices with it. The book ends in such a way that I'm excited to read the next one. I don't think that's happening before for me while reading VGO. I certainly hope the series continues in its current direction.

[Pip · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 Stars

[Taylor-Leigh Derchin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my second time reading through this series because the new book came out and I needed a refresher (my stars are from this read through since I did not rate it on my last read).

We continue with the type of quest fantasy that I enjoy. The go to these places and collect the things and beat the big bad. This book also contains a mini trial dungeon full of riddles which is something I love trying to figure out.

We meet a new character who will probably be in the next books, but we also get to know Jacks team more especially with Cutter and Amara’s relationship which is adorable seeing Cutter vulnerable. I still think Abby and Jack are one-dimensional characters who rarely make anything surprising or interesting choices.

Learning the background and lore to the world is always interesting and at the forefront of this book. They must learn the lore to find the things to solve the riddles to save the world.

We also start to see characters who willingly turned “evil” and join the growing Vogthar army. We only saw those who are stereotypical like the I want to murder people players. I bet that there are those who joined for other reasons and I wish we met more of them, instead of depicting them all as murders (I get they have an evil alignment, but they don’t all have to be evil) right? Though I bet we will never see another side to them since he tends to lean into type archetypes and rarely changes or subverts expectations.

[Kiba Snowpaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

Introduction
Viridian Gate Online #6: Doom Forge by J.A. Hunter (published January 30, 2019) takes the high-octane MMO-apocalypse setting of the series and shoves it through a forge hotter than a dragon’s breath. It’s LitRPG/Fantasy at its core, wrapped in epic questing and riddles, and it’s the moment where the series starts flexing a little more world-lore muscle. The hook? Jack and the Crimson Alliance have to piece together an ancient god-killing weapon while the Vogthar and Darklings try to turn Eldgard into a respawn-free death zone. My take? It’s got claws, but it sometimes swipes so fast the fur flies in directions that left me disoriented.

Plot Summary
This chapter of the VGO saga follows Grim Jack fresh from the events of The Lich Priest, clutching a relic that could help build a weapon capable of killing a god. To finish it, he and his crew have to hunt down the remaining parts and unlock the secrets of the Doom Forge—a dwarven godling’s legendary creation. Along the way, they tangle with riddles, political minefields, hostile races, and the ever-present threat of Thanatos’ growing forces. There’s no regen safety net here; the stakes are permanent, and the quest is a one-way ticket to either victory or obliteration.

The Author
J.A. Hunter has cemented himself as a LitRPG mainstay, known for punchy pacing, layered quest design, and combat sequences that read like a raid gone right (or spectacularly wrong). While he hasn’t stacked up a trophy case of mainstream literary awards, his following in the genre is loyal and voracious. Doom Forge sits in the middle-to-late stage of his flagship series, pushing into broader political and mythological territory while still leaning on the MMO-flavored bones that built the brand.

Characters
Jack remains the tactician-warrior alpha, but this time he’s less reactive and more decisive—finally stepping into a leadership role that feels earned. Cutter gets some spotlight with vulnerability and grit, Amara deepens as his counterpart, and new faces like the reluctant dwarven cleric Carl add texture to the party. Abby still feels flatter compared to the rest, more function than surprise. The absence of Osmark for most of the book is notable—it focuses the narrative on Jack’s crew but also leaves a noticeable gap in that tense rival-ally dynamic.

Structure
The pacing alternates between tense dungeon-crawl precision and slower stretches of lore-dump, which can either feel immersive or drag depending on your patience for world history. The chapter organization mirrors a multi-stage MMO quest: reconnaissance, puzzle-solving, mid-boss, lore reveal, final showdown. My issue? The audiobook’s perspective hopping made it harder to anchor myself; sometimes the POV shift hit like a lag spike mid-combat.

Themes & Analysis
At its heart, Doom Forge explores leadership under pressure, trust within a small strike team, and the weight of permanent consequences. The god-killer quest is both literal and metaphorical—it’s about Jack taking on responsibilities he’s avoided, about shaping the battlefield rather than just surviving it. There’s also a strong puzzle element that forces the team (and reader) to think rather than smash through every obstacle.

Scenes
No romance or harem tropes muddy the waters—emotional beats are driven by camaraderie, sacrifice, and those moments where characters have to hurt their allies to save the bigger picture. The standout moments aren’t in whispered confessions but in split-second battlefield decisions.

World-Building
Hunter doubles down on dwarven culture in this one, painting Stone Reach with meticulous detail—lawful systems, ranking structures, and a society that feels lived-in. The mythos of the Doom Forge ties into centuries-old conflicts, giving the world a sense of depth beyond “kill this, get loot.” Compared to earlier books, it’s less sprawling across zones and more concentrated in fewer but richer locations.

Praise & Critique
Strengths:
- Tighter focus on Jack’s leadership arc.
- Strong integration of puzzles/riddles into progression.
- Rich depiction of dwarven culture and lore.
- Real sense of danger with Death Head quest stakes.

Weaknesses:
- POV jumps in the audiobook create confusion.
- Some debuffs and high-stakes mechanics feel underutilized.
- Lore delivery can bog down pacing in parts.
- Certain characters remain underdeveloped relative to others.

Comparison
Compared to The Lich Priest, this feels more like a self-contained epic quest, less like a forced alliance scenario. Against other LitRPGs in the same vein (*The Land*, *He Who Fights with Monsters*), it’s heavier on riddles and quest-structure fidelity, lighter on philosophical tangents or genre subversion.

Personal Evaluation
From an alpha’s perspective, I appreciate the smaller, elite-team setup—this is where leadership and trust either hold or shatter. But in the audiobook format, the rapid cuts between scenes and the occasional “missing puzzle piece” in the flow kept me more on the edge of confusion than the edge of my seat. When it clicked, though, it was satisfying—like landing a perfect frostbite strike after a chain of setups.

Conclusion
Doom Forge is one of VGO’s sharper claws—part dungeon crawl, part political chess, part mythic weapon hunt. It’s immersive when it wants to be, confusing when the shifts come too fast, but undeniably part of the series’ stronger half. Recommended for invested readers ready for a high-stakes, lore-heavy chapter in the saga.

Rating: 8.1/10 — A solid strike with a few wild swings, still worthy of a spot in the alpha’s library.

[Lana · Rating 5 out of 5]

So just when I think that the books in this fun series cannot get any better they just do! Book 6 is just amazing, the quests are getting tougher as we read further into the series and this one was the ultimate quest. Jack and six of his friends have to tackle this quest and once they start there would be no turning back, no use of re-gen potions, and Jack was undertaking this quest under death head mode so the time was ticking and every time he got hit by a critical health buff he suffered terrible pain. They had to locate the doom forge, fight a God aspect, and he was one hell of a strong and crazy dude, and steal from him the death forged weapon! No joke. Jack was tested to his limit during this quest as he had to take decisions which hurt those he most cared about and this did not sit well with him at all. Unbelievably he could have done with Osmark’s help during this quest yet Robert was nowhere to be found! I wonder what he is up to and whether he is to be trusted, I still feel wary around this guy and I think Jack does too! I cannot recommend highly enough this amazing series especially for readers who like me are into this genre of reading; this series in my opinion tops the list. I wonder whether James Hunter will be able to produce yet another even better book than this one in the next in series which I am dying to get my hands on!!
Title: Quests get tougher as the adventure gets more exciting!
So just when I think that the books in this fun series cannot get any better they just do! Book 6 is just amazing, the quests are getting tougher as we read further into the series and this one was the ultimate quest. Jack and six of his friends have to tackle this quest and once they start there would be no turning back, no use of re-gen potions, and Jack was undertaking this quest under death head mode so the time was ticking and every time he got hit by a critical health buff he suffered terrible pain. They had to locate the doom forge, fight a God aspect, and he was one hell of a strong and crazy dude, and steal from him the death forged weapon! No joke. Jack was tested to his limit during this quest as he had to take decisions which hurt those he most cared about and this did not sit well with him at all. Unbelievably he could have done with Osmark’s help during this quest yet Robert was nowhere to be found! I wonder what he is up to and whether he is to be trusted, I still feel wary around this guy and I think Jack does too! I cannot recommend highly enough this amazing series especially for readers who like me are into this genre of reading; this series in my opinion tops the list. I wonder whether James Hunter will be able to produce yet another even better book than this one in the next in series which I am dying to get my hands on!!
Title: Quests get tougher as the adventure gets more exciting!
So just when I think that the books in this fun series cannot get any better they just do! Book 6 is just amazing, the quests are getting tougher as we read further into the series and this one was the ultimate quest. Jack and six of his friends have to tackle this quest and once they start there would be no turning back, no use of re-gen potions, and Jack was undertaking this quest under death head mode so the time was ticking and every time he got hit by a critical health buff he suffered terrible pain. They had to locate the doom forge, fight a God aspect, and he was one hell of a strong and crazy dude, and steal from him the death forged weapon! No joke. Jack was tested to his limit during this quest as he had to take decisions which hurt those he most cared about and this did not sit well with him at all. Unbelievably he could have done with Osmark’s help during this quest yet Robert was nowhere to be found! I wonder what he is up to and whether he is to be trusted, I still feel wary around this guy and I think Jack does too! I cannot recommend highly enough this amazing series especially for readers who like me are into this genre of reading; this series in my opinion tops the list. I wonder whether James Hunter will be able to produce yet another even better book than this one in the next in series which I am dying to get my hands on!!

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

Death Head Quest, Awesome Adventure
Grim Jack and his crew take another city. Glome Corrie, in the name of the alliance. Cool big battle. Cutter on his goblin-crewed air-ship. Jack gets to play with his new power, transforming into the 20 foot tall avatar of order. He rocks it. They find Peng, the Chinese contingent leader, absent, but do claim his piece of the Doom Forged weapon.

Osmark is missing, doesn't show up for the entire book.

The vogthar are still the primary enemy, with their true-death weapons.

Interlude with Grim Jack practicing crafting Runic Wards.

Then Sophia shows up and ropes them into a new multi-part quest to assemble the god killing weapon, AKA Doom Forged. Jack assembles the group (Abby of course, Cutter the Gentleman Rogue, Amara the Ranger & Love Interest of Cutter, Forge the Axe Wielding ex military tan, and Ari the tiny pixie), and we're off to see Stone Reach, the capital of the Svartalfar (AKA Dwarves!).

First off to find Carl, a dwaven cleric outcast, hanging out in a town outside of Stone Reach, Cliffburgh. After getting sucked into a fight where the dwarves are defending their town from the Vogthar, the help provides an "in" with the local captain of the guard, who manages to get them into the town etc. Nicely developed dwarven extremely lawful culture developed. Every establishment has a rank, and a rating within all other establishments of the same kind. Nice.

[Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding , Just Outstanding

Hunter does it again with world building at its best, Jack is such a kick ass character with the skills and a great quest to finally even the balance in Elgard. This story is by far the best since Book 1 when we started VGO and found the imaginative depths and a realistic path of the human race trying to survive an extinction event.

Without spoilers this is a game changer as Jack discovers a lot of truths and a destiny he couldn't think possible.

 Warning this is a constant page turner of thrills, charged action, enigmas and the best of immersive reading that's sure to make any reader a lifelong fan if for some reason they weren't after book 1 which I can't understand but hey some people are weird.

The biggest problem is that this book promises so much, but just seems so short by the end, (note it's not but thats time dilation for you) yet somehow leaves us a more promising book to follow.
Not sure what Hunter is doing but it better be full time writing as I'm in VGO withdrawal already and waiting on a soon to be sequel or audio of this is just torture and will be on my Buy ebook,audio and paperback list.
Aka impatient unreasonable fan, sorry but it is your own fault so I have only a smidgeon of sympathy.

[Torvull Moyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an excellent addition to the series, and I loved how heavily the book relied on puzzles/riddles to move forward in the quest. I am eager to find out what happens moving forward but sadly the series is failing the Bechdel test. Amara and Abby still have not spoken in the book despite being at the head of the alliance with the main character Jack.

This book out of all of the books in my opinion felt the most like being in a video game on a quest of epic proportions.

I think my only gripe so far is that the debuffs the character is under don't feel heavy enough from a reader perspective. During the fights and moments of high stress, the debuff feels like an afterthought that isn't really putting the main character at a distinct disadvantage to the point he might actually die.

That and the weapon being powerful don't ever really get explained. They get these powerful weapons, and it does explain it when they get them, but I feel like it would be great for references to moments where the weapon itself stands out compared to the character's previous weapon. Highlight how much more powerful the weapon is more bluntly.

[Michael Krafick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just finished this book and I am in the early chapters of Book 7. To me, this book was really two halves. The first half of the book was like watching two chess grandmasters play a game. The protagonist and antagonist were maneuvering, attacking and counter attacking, and generally trying to outsmart each other. The end game of this scenario was pretty cool to watch.

The second reminded me a bit of Squid Game but in an overall effort to teach a point about power and leadership. Each phase brining a new understanding to light for Grim Jack which even affects his outlook in the next book. However, I will say this was the first time I could predict what needed to happen to solve the final quest. Now, how he did it, that was a surprise.

I like the introduction of a new Cleric character who was quite possibly even more resistant to being a hero than Jack was. However, it was fun to watch him grow as the book went on. Class clown does good kind of story.

Also, watching Cutter become a freaking pirate ... Yeah, that was cool.

Check out the book.Was a good read.

[Jake · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hot Damn It's Better Then The Last

This is without a doubt my favorite in the VGO series so far. I can't say enough how much I enjoyed the story, seeing each and every character in the story become more fully fleshed and life-like.

Jack is on full display of his badassery in this story, but dont let that stop you from reading it if you like the other characters because they all get their moment also. Each main character so far plays a pivotal role in this story and it really is beginning to heat up in Eldgard.

Without many spoilers there are new races introduced in this story and oh man are they awesome as can be. I was not let down at all even with as high of expectations as I had.

James does an amazing job throughout the story of bringing twists and turns that are unique and very exciting to read.

Without a doubt I highly recommend this story to everyone. It is a very engaging and awesome read. I wasnt able to put the book down until I finished it.

[Doug Sundseth · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's been 2½ years since I read book 5 in this series, not for any particular reason, just because other things have intervened.

The conceit, an apocalypse where only people who have been uploaded to a game survive, is still entertaining.

The characters are not a focus of this book. They have been previously established in the first five books in the series, so less work could be expected. But this volume is focused almost entirely on plot.

The plot is handled well enough for what it is. But relentless questing for the MacGuffin does get a bit tiresome at times. But there is material progress toward a series conclusion rather than the book being just another in an unending series of game episodes.

If you've enjoyed the previous books in the series, this should be fine, but this book doesn't really make me like the series more.

[Jason Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

HOLY CRAP!!!

I was given an advanced copy of the book for an honest review.

HOLY CRAP!!!

This book hits the ground running, and never stops. I had difficulty getting into it at first, mostly due to the worry that I wouldn't understand what was going on.

You see, I have never read any of the previous books, and had to go off of synopsizes of previous books and piece together what I could.

Man! This is a great book! The writing is spot on, the characters don't feel stiff or boring, and every problem or challenge (except for one part of the book...good nod!) was exciting and full of heart pounding action!

My only complaint is that I didn't read the previous books sooner. This was a great, adventurous read and I wholeheartedly recommend the book to anyone!

[D.J. Bodden · Rating 5 out of 5]

This has to be my favorite of the V.G.O. books so far. The scope of the story has grown beyond a pissing match between the two main faction leaders and now involves a full-scale war on multiple fronts. Jack jokes about the "Admin Grind" of being a faction leader, but I think those little flashes of leadership and planning are what have made this one feel so much *bigger.*

At the same time, it's got all the things we know and love about Viridian Gate Online: big brawls, clever solutions to puzzles and boss fights, and moments of honesty and realness that made me laugh and hit me in the feels. And I know by the end we're all thinking WHERE THE HECK IS OSMARK, but guessing we'll find out in book 7, the series still has a lot of good stuff to come.

[Cmoore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whoops, after delivering an action-pumped adventure in the last book The Lich Priest, James Hunter not only gives the Crimson Alliance a bit of a break allowing them to catch their breath, but to also let the readers do the same! That's not to say that there wasn't plenty of action, but, ummmm it wasn't quite as harrowing. This book had a more pedantic air about it and there was a little more world building to it, as the Crimson Alliance searches for the 3 artifacts to remake a weapon that could possibly unmake the world! Ohhhh and yeah they're backed up against a time limit and Carrara is still out to get 'em!
Armen Taylor once again filled the airwaves with another pitch perfect performance!

[Steven Bergstrom · Rating 5 out of 5]

James Hunter has established himself as one of my favorite authors. Everything is easy to read, the gaming mechanics of litRPG genre aren't intrusive; instead complimenting the drive of the story quite well. While reading, there was rarely a time when I wasn't immersed in the world with Grim Jack and the crew as they continued their fight against the Vogthar. I lost so much track of time, I was late to work two days in a row from staying up late reading, then continuing first thing in the morning and losing track of time.

And, as always, the very worst part of the book is when it ended, leaving me wanting more. A great addition to a fascinating story. Absolutely loved it!

[Chris Bell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This just keeps getting better and better.

Like a good brew, as you work your way through the heady bubbly froth, down I to the first mouthful of bitter sweet ale, then you have settled at the midpoint. You are sated. You are happy. Enlightenment beckons. And you knowntherea another few mouthful to go. You smile and pick up your glass again.
And here we are, penultimate book (or so they hint in the dungeons of the shadows of the alley). And it's a classic.

Gods and Grim Jack , creatures and Cutter.

Are you ready to put your faith on the table and roll those dice one more time?

Gird your loins and step forward brave traveller.

[Omri Dallal · Rating 5 out of 5]

nice twists. some new ideas in the book that was fun to read so it was all in all a really enjoyable book.
Devil is the best comic relief I ever read, his seriousness is something ells really.

the main twist was a bit predictable, and the last fight with the big bad (traveler) was anticlimactic, but did not affect the story in a noticeable way.

can wait for the last one.

Oh, a bit annoying thing is that Vlad I starting to talk like a dumb person because he is Russian. he did not say things like "Vlad think Vlad is confused" until now, so why all of the sudden he sounds like a moron?

[Fred Wagner · Rating 5 out of 5]

An enjoyable addition to this series. My first time reading it actually. And soon to start in on book 07, Darkling Siege. Sucks that the/an Audible edition is still not yet available for book 08. Hopefully just a scheduling conflict for Armen Taylor the narrator. I'm still awaiting another 8th book in a series to come out in Audible. And by now have mostly given up on the 6th book in a series I started when first taking to audiobooks ever coming out in Audible format (or MP3 CD or similar). But THIS series and the other (with 8th book awaiting) are "bigger and more popular" and SHOULD at some point be ready for me.

[Fate's Lady · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm impressed that Hunter is able to keep this going without making it turn into a boring resource management game. Grim Jack is more or less a king at this point, but we "escape" from the tedium of his admin work with a vital quest from one of the overminds. He has to face impossible odds to beat his toughest quest yet, and he can only bring six party members along with him, narrowing the scope of the puzzle and preventing him from brute-forcing it. Enjoyable storyline, but I'm hoping Hunter takes a different direction soon as Jack becomes more and more ridiculously powerful.

[Anna gillam · Rating 2 out of 5]

As Deadpool would say, "that's just lazy writing."

After spending most of 6 books telling us, and the MC, that the AI is a military computer going for scorched earth policy, the "great reveal" is just that. And this is treated as if its a profound discovery, rather than something that even the other AIs have been telling the MC for the last 5 books.

The author tries to pretend that "scorched earth" its one of the oldest military tactics in history; that an AI going rogue isn't a well worn trope; that all this wasn't already all covered in book 1.

[Simon Larcher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fine addition to the story

This story takes us back to the best sort of adventure - exploring new areas and learning more about the world. Osmark is noticeably absent after the last story and the story focuses on Grim Jack, Abbie and their friends with the enemy position filled by agents of a different foe.
Grim Jack is on another Death Head quest and while you expect him to succeed, there are quite a few times when you begin to doubt that he can...

[Larry E Abdallah · Rating 5 out of 5]

FANTASTIC FANTASY

Love Grim Jacks Character Development as well as The Love of His Life "refound" His New Best Friend and a life long love for all .... Not a big " Love Story " Buff ... But this Series Has it all .... Heroics ... Adventures ... Great Dangers .... And ... Is still a love Story ... VERY WELL WRITTEN ... Characters agree fully developed even though they GROW with EVERY. Book .... Can Not Stop READING....

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

Practiced Ease

James Hunter writes grand slam after grand slam with practice ease. Effortlessly gripping readers with heroic tales of despair and courage, love and hate, light and dark. So impressed with the world he's built and his attention to detail in not only his world and his characters, but his skill trees as well. And this one adds one of the coolest abilities ever!! Brovo and thank you

[Christopher Ruotolo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent 6th book

Rarely do you find such an epic series that continues to captivate so many books in but Doom Forge kept me reading it from start to finish, well after I should be sleeping. Amazing story telling, world building, action and adventure, these books just keep getting better and better. Keep up the great work!

[GaiusPrimus · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a trip.

This was probably my favorite VGO story so far. I like that Jack finally "grows up" and does some things in this book that he should've started doing a while ago, all things considered.

I guess it's time to start getting my fix on the expanded universe.

[Alfred · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

It was a long time coming and most importantly it was great. I had to go back and reread the other books so I wouldn't miss any of the details or characters description. Well worth the reading to get to this book.

[Chip Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Each book gets more and ore exciting

I can’t remember a part of the book where I wasn’t on the edge of my seat waiting for the next page. The connection with all characters deepened, the action continues to he exciting and fresh, and the challenges keep escalating.

[Benjamin L · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Read

The kind of story in this book is one of the reasons why I began reading litRPG. The author came back to the wonderful writing of his first couple of books. If you enjoyed book 1 and 2, well then "Jack is Back."

[Lukas Kneeland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

Continues on well and still interesting fixes for tough situations. Didn’t disappoint though the fights could have been better explained. And I like the new items the crew got.

[Vincent Archer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok book, but not that exciting.

After twisting the general plot in the previous book, this one felt a bit forced in how Jack and crew try to deal with problems without involving the Imperials. It's fairly good litrpg, but the series seem to be exhausting its potential.