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Rise to Omniscience #3
Skyflare
With a Pinnacle King now rising in the North, Morgan debates leaving the Five Kingdoms for good. However, his past comes back to haunt him and false memories are once again discovered. Not knowing who to trust, Morgan strikes out with Sarah to uncover the mystery of his past in a long-destroyed city that may finally give him some answers.
Warning: This book contains profanity, gore and content that may not be suitable for children. This book also contains GameLit elements, such as stat sheets, a form of leveling, and experience gain.
Warning: This book contains profanity, gore and content that may not be suitable for children. This book also contains GameLit elements, such as stat sheets, a form of leveling, and experience gain.
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First published July 12, 2019
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March 19, 2022
I'm having more fun with these books now than I had in the first two. It's odd tho. Usually, I have a lot more fun in the low-level battles but now that we're above level 50 in this LitRPG, but I'm seeing a lot more potential in these god-like powers and overstory than most others.
POWER. So Much Power. Muahahahahaha
Of course, there's always someone more powerful, right? muahahahaha what if you're the biggest beast of all?
Yep. I'm having fun. It's a simple fun, but it's still fun.
POWER. So Much Power. Muahahahahaha
Of course, there's always someone more powerful, right? muahahahaha what if you're the biggest beast of all?
Yep. I'm having fun. It's a simple fun, but it's still fun.
July 30, 2019
Tighter and more enjoyable
I've had some gripes with this author in some.of the past books in this series. It seemed to me like there were specific things that took place in the previous 2 books that were there for no other reason than because the author wanted it to. It didn't make sense and it detracted from the story by forcing something.
I can say that this book didn't really have any of these blatant plot pushes and that most everything in it was there organically. We continue to see the MC character grow and we are exposed to more of the world.
This was a solid 3* book for most of the story, but the last quarter of the book pushed it into a 4* range for me.
I've had some gripes with this author in some.of the past books in this series. It seemed to me like there were specific things that took place in the previous 2 books that were there for no other reason than because the author wanted it to. It didn't make sense and it detracted from the story by forcing something.
I can say that this book didn't really have any of these blatant plot pushes and that most everything in it was there organically. We continue to see the MC character grow and we are exposed to more of the world.
This was a solid 3* book for most of the story, but the last quarter of the book pushed it into a 4* range for me.
July 21, 2019
The story is interesting, but the MC keeps being stupid.
It is getting to be tiring.
For somebody who was supposed to have been trained at fighting, he absolutely lacks any strategy when fighting. Charging directly and smashing fists into the opponent's gut is not a strategy.
For somebody who is a "supermage" - aka has both magic and melee skills, he rarely uses his magic to any useful degree.
For somebody who's emotions have been muted to a point of elimination, he constantly fights angry and makes hasty decisions.
I am just tired of reading stories where the MC is behaving like a oaf and doesn't do common sense things like using his skills synergetically and making a basic assessment and strategy when doing things.
I will try to give an example from the book without giving away much, but if you are afraid of the tiniest spoiler skip the following paragraph:
Fight starts, MC will fight somebody who he knows wants to kill him and they are direct competitors.
What does the MC do - starts the fight by using the time slowing skill to charge from too far away, the skill effect ends before MC can reach the opponent, this is followed by the MC getting a beat down (common theme in this book) for a long time until he miraculously wins in the last seconds.
What the MC should have done if he has an IQ greater than a mushroom's- let the enemy charge him, shoot the charging enemy with his long distance "fireball" attack to soften them up.
As the enemy is close, use the time slowing skill to beat on them for the full 3-4 secs when the skill makes the enemy into a motionless punching bag. When attacking, use a combination of the time slowing/acceleration skill + create a piercing weapon in his hand and hit the enemy in the eyes, throat and other vulnerable areas. Can even add the nature power ability that doubles his punching force to the above. Result - enemy dead in 1-2 hits. Fight over in 5 secs.
Start using planning, try to attack your enemy while they are not aware of you instead of going a Leroy Jenkins. Use all your abilities and skills - simple example: create short earth walls to trip them as they charge you, create holes in the ground so they can trip, trip them and create a rock spike to impale them as they fall.
Also stop hitting people in the gut or face with a fist, especially with an enlarged fist - hitting in the gut is not the most damaging place to hit. Hitting with a fist reduces the force of the blow compared to hitting with straight fingers or a weapon - hit vulnerable areas.
Hitting with something that has a small surface area increases the force of the blow many times. Hitting at high speeds increases the force of the blow many times. After all force is just mass multiplied by acceleration.
For somebody who can instantly accelerate to 60-80 mph and combine this with a skill that adds explosive acceleration to a point where time seems to slow down, most fights should end with a single blow.
Any 12 yo kid that has played an RPG will plan the fights better than the MC who has been trained for years+ fights endless challenging fights in beast areas all the time. The MC fights like a street thug on crack. Makes no sense.
So yeah, the story is interesting, the world is interesting, but I am so tired of authors who give the MC powers and are then afraid to use them in a way that makes sense. Have to artificially make the MC dumb so they have a challenge.
Oh and please, figure out what the rules of the skills are. I ran into several questionable cases, but the one I remember best is when a dozen ice spears can only scratch somebody's skin, how can the same attacker stick an ice knife in the back of their head minutes later?
It is getting to be tiring.
For somebody who was supposed to have been trained at fighting, he absolutely lacks any strategy when fighting. Charging directly and smashing fists into the opponent's gut is not a strategy.
For somebody who is a "supermage" - aka has both magic and melee skills, he rarely uses his magic to any useful degree.
For somebody who's emotions have been muted to a point of elimination, he constantly fights angry and makes hasty decisions.
I am just tired of reading stories where the MC is behaving like a oaf and doesn't do common sense things like using his skills synergetically and making a basic assessment and strategy when doing things.
I will try to give an example from the book without giving away much, but if you are afraid of the tiniest spoiler skip the following paragraph:
Fight starts, MC will fight somebody who he knows wants to kill him and they are direct competitors.
What does the MC do - starts the fight by using the time slowing skill to charge from too far away, the skill effect ends before MC can reach the opponent, this is followed by the MC getting a beat down (common theme in this book) for a long time until he miraculously wins in the last seconds.
What the MC should have done if he has an IQ greater than a mushroom's- let the enemy charge him, shoot the charging enemy with his long distance "fireball" attack to soften them up.
As the enemy is close, use the time slowing skill to beat on them for the full 3-4 secs when the skill makes the enemy into a motionless punching bag. When attacking, use a combination of the time slowing/acceleration skill + create a piercing weapon in his hand and hit the enemy in the eyes, throat and other vulnerable areas. Can even add the nature power ability that doubles his punching force to the above. Result - enemy dead in 1-2 hits. Fight over in 5 secs.
Start using planning, try to attack your enemy while they are not aware of you instead of going a Leroy Jenkins. Use all your abilities and skills - simple example: create short earth walls to trip them as they charge you, create holes in the ground so they can trip, trip them and create a rock spike to impale them as they fall.
Also stop hitting people in the gut or face with a fist, especially with an enlarged fist - hitting in the gut is not the most damaging place to hit. Hitting with a fist reduces the force of the blow compared to hitting with straight fingers or a weapon - hit vulnerable areas.
Hitting with something that has a small surface area increases the force of the blow many times. Hitting at high speeds increases the force of the blow many times. After all force is just mass multiplied by acceleration.
For somebody who can instantly accelerate to 60-80 mph and combine this with a skill that adds explosive acceleration to a point where time seems to slow down, most fights should end with a single blow.
Any 12 yo kid that has played an RPG will plan the fights better than the MC who has been trained for years+ fights endless challenging fights in beast areas all the time. The MC fights like a street thug on crack. Makes no sense.
So yeah, the story is interesting, the world is interesting, but I am so tired of authors who give the MC powers and are then afraid to use them in a way that makes sense. Have to artificially make the MC dumb so they have a challenge.
Oh and please, figure out what the rules of the skills are. I ran into several questionable cases, but the one I remember best is when a dozen ice spears can only scratch somebody's skin, how can the same attacker stick an ice knife in the back of their head minutes later?
July 25, 2019
I'm enjoying this series so far, an in this book Morgan finally regains his humanity, making him a better-rounded MC.
I'm hoping that this will allow him to consider the risks of things he's doing, as to this point he's been pretty nihilistic about his personal safety. I find this a common feature of books like this, the hero who launches into things that are guaranteed to maim/kill them so often that it becomes their SOP.
It's ratcheting up in complexity which promises some interesting developments, not the least of which is if Sarah can share him with Katherine...
I'm hoping that this will allow him to consider the risks of things he's doing, as to this point he's been pretty nihilistic about his personal safety. I find this a common feature of books like this, the hero who launches into things that are guaranteed to maim/kill them so often that it becomes their SOP.
It's ratcheting up in complexity which promises some interesting developments, not the least of which is if Sarah can share him with Katherine...
July 23, 2019
So far this series has been great. I rarely rate books 5 stars but I really enjoyed this one. I feel like the epilogue wrapped things up a little quick though. I hope the next one in the series comes out quick. I was excited to see there was a prequel to the series "Somerset" but unless something changes and it really turns around, it's may not even register on the star scale. I just hope it doesn't ruin the rest of the series for me. Anyway, I'd highly recommend the Rise to Omniscience series.
July 15, 2019
I love this book and I love this series. I really like the world that Aaron has created, I like the characters, I like all the little twisty things he does in his stories that I never expect. And on top of all that hes some kind of book writing machine. All 3 of this series have come out in the last 6 months, plus he has 2 other series that are just starting that have also come out in that same time-frame.
September 3, 2019
Book three rocks on.
The best part of this book was the continued advance of the main characters. The new and ever devoloping plot and storyline was exciting. Twists and turns and stuff out of nowhere. The only thing I didn't like was that sometimes it got confusing with all the talent tree explanations.
The best part of this book was the continued advance of the main characters. The new and ever devoloping plot and storyline was exciting. Twists and turns and stuff out of nowhere. The only thing I didn't like was that sometimes it got confusing with all the talent tree explanations.
November 28, 2020
Possibly the worst editing I've seen recently. Filled to the brim with typos. Author seems to think that "configuration" means something other than what it does (and it's frustrating). Deus ex machina, always. This is like a bad shounen anime with game stats tacked on. I don't really care for the lit rpg game stat stuff anyhow, but it matters even less in this series than it usually does.
July 22, 2019
What a feeling
This book covers a lot of ground compared to one and two, including some pivotal moments for Morgan and crew + finally learning answers to a few burning questions.. cannot wait to read what happens next!
This book covers a lot of ground compared to one and two, including some pivotal moments for Morgan and crew + finally learning answers to a few burning questions.. cannot wait to read what happens next!
December 9, 2019
Good win!
I liked the battles. Decent powerups and levels but the MC didn't get to exercise his powerful abilities until late in the book. There are a few threads that were resolved and others that evolved. Ready for #4
I liked the battles. Decent powerups and levels but the MC didn't get to exercise his powerful abilities until late in the book. There are a few threads that were resolved and others that evolved. Ready for #4
July 13, 2019
Great from start to finish
Another amazing book! The ending was completely unexpected but was perfect! I can only see greatness from series can't wait for the next one!
Another amazing book! The ending was completely unexpected but was perfect! I can only see greatness from series can't wait for the next one!
July 28, 2019
Another really good book! Fast paced, Unpredictable and wonderfully violent.
August 23, 2019
Interesting development in the series. I liked the first book more though...still, not bad.
August 26, 2019
Great book
Great work from Aaron Oster! Lots of action and adventure, some questions are finally answered. Looking forward to the next one!
Great work from Aaron Oster! Lots of action and adventure, some questions are finally answered. Looking forward to the next one!
September 28, 2019
Aaron Oster seems to be pretty good at writing books right up to the endings then seems to just get bored or something and write in a lazy ending that makes little sense.
August 29, 2020
Note: I have a backlog of reviews so what follows is short and to the point. Spoilers will not be called out. Typos likely since I won’t be proof reading.
I read books 1-6 of this series and they are all getting the same review. The first thing to note is that the series is not done. I have no idea how many books this will be since the author can end it at any time simply by having the MC win the right fight.
This is better than average litRPG but author tells you from the beginning that this is the story of the MC's "Rise to Omniscience". Also there is no ensemble, just the MC and supporting characters of varying degrees of importance. As a result there is never any question of the MC actually being in danger. Every time a god is about to kill the MC I was bored because either the god would somehow fail or the MC would come back to life. Worst the author fails to realize that he has made much of his story boring, including the fights, since there is only one possible outcome. This series would be better if it was half as long and, if it weren't for the interesting secondary characters, like the gods who are fighting each other, I probably wouldn't have finished these books. The secondary characters are less than 1/4 of the books, however so I have reservations about recommending these books. The truth is, while they aren't bad, there are better.
Bottom line: Maybe?
I read books 1-6 of this series and they are all getting the same review. The first thing to note is that the series is not done. I have no idea how many books this will be since the author can end it at any time simply by having the MC win the right fight.
This is better than average litRPG but author tells you from the beginning that this is the story of the MC's "Rise to Omniscience". Also there is no ensemble, just the MC and supporting characters of varying degrees of importance. As a result there is never any question of the MC actually being in danger. Every time a god is about to kill the MC I was bored because either the god would somehow fail or the MC would come back to life. Worst the author fails to realize that he has made much of his story boring, including the fights, since there is only one possible outcome. This series would be better if it was half as long and, if it weren't for the interesting secondary characters, like the gods who are fighting each other, I probably wouldn't have finished these books. The secondary characters are less than 1/4 of the books, however so I have reservations about recommending these books. The truth is, while they aren't bad, there are better.
Bottom line: Maybe?
September 24, 2021
I don't get why other people are giving this a 5 star. You have a writer who doesn't seem to know how to use words properly, not to mention the myriad of typos(GET AN EDITOR).
The main protagonist is said to be "trained" in combat as he was made to be a killing machine, but constantly show a lack of skill and strategy when fighting....his fight scenes appear to me like a brawl from untrained gang member wannabe's. He doesn't even utilize his supermage status properly...doesn't utilize his magic as well as the terrain to the best of his advantage. He's supposed to be highly trained in combat, but doesn't think during his fights.
The other characters are so forgettable, and that Sarah fellow insufferable.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again...this is the 3rd book in the series and I've never been impressed so far. All I did was to roll my eyes at the sheer stupidity of the character, the repetitive writing style, and the deus ex machina going on.
The main protagonist is said to be "trained" in combat as he was made to be a killing machine, but constantly show a lack of skill and strategy when fighting....his fight scenes appear to me like a brawl from untrained gang member wannabe's. He doesn't even utilize his supermage status properly...doesn't utilize his magic as well as the terrain to the best of his advantage. He's supposed to be highly trained in combat, but doesn't think during his fights.
The other characters are so forgettable, and that Sarah fellow insufferable.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again...this is the 3rd book in the series and I've never been impressed so far. All I did was to roll my eyes at the sheer stupidity of the character, the repetitive writing style, and the deus ex machina going on.
January 17, 2023
Morgan fights for to learn about his origin an fight for the woman an also his best friend .
Morgan continues to power up an grow stronger as he evolved into an supermage only one to do so of his kind . The superior beings have fought over his development each with their own schemes for him as each play their games for the right for possession him . Other superior beings have been helping him to exist and live a normal life . That have no design on his life that others of their kind have schemed to control an possessed him for their own amusement . Only one person has stayed by his side thru it all his best friend a noblemans daughter as they have grew up together since nine years old .
Morgan continues to power up an grow stronger as he evolved into an supermage only one to do so of his kind . The superior beings have fought over his development each with their own schemes for him as each play their games for the right for possession him . Other superior beings have been helping him to exist and live a normal life . That have no design on his life that others of their kind have schemed to control an possessed him for their own amusement . Only one person has stayed by his side thru it all his best friend a noblemans daughter as they have grew up together since nine years old .
November 28, 2020
My favorite so far.
Morgan becomes something more this book and it’s wonderful to see the transition. The arc of this book is also one of my favorite tropes in the genre, wish it would have lasted just a little longer.
The gods are still playing their own game, but at this point I’m not sure whether they’re winning or slowly losing; It’s hard to control such a wild card as Morgan and I think Morgan is more in control of his fate than I realized before.
Solid 4*, with the way things ended, the 4th book will surely be very enjoyable.
Morgan becomes something more this book and it’s wonderful to see the transition. The arc of this book is also one of my favorite tropes in the genre, wish it would have lasted just a little longer.
The gods are still playing their own game, but at this point I’m not sure whether they’re winning or slowly losing; It’s hard to control such a wild card as Morgan and I think Morgan is more in control of his fate than I realized before.
Solid 4*, with the way things ended, the 4th book will surely be very enjoyable.
September 5, 2020
Excellent addition
Fantastic power progression as well as character development. The main character is probably one of the most OP people I’ve read about in a while but that’s okay. His main form of overcoming impossible challenges is by evolving or pulling some plot armour stuff out of nowhere. Would recommend/10
Fantastic power progression as well as character development. The main character is probably one of the most OP people I’ve read about in a while but that’s okay. His main form of overcoming impossible challenges is by evolving or pulling some plot armour stuff out of nowhere. Would recommend/10
November 30, 2023
good one
These books have been so interesting to read for me. I loved this one quite a lot and can’t wait to read the next one! The ending was awesome, and what a crazy finish! I recommend you to start with the first book and move on from there, enjoy! I did.
These books have been so interesting to read for me. I loved this one quite a lot and can’t wait to read the next one! The ending was awesome, and what a crazy finish! I recommend you to start with the first book and move on from there, enjoy! I did.
September 13, 2024
Not really according to plan
Things go from crazy to chaos for Morgan, and Sarah is right there for the ride. I enjoyed the twists and turns, as well as the glimpse of the greater world-building. Looking forward to the next book!
Things go from crazy to chaos for Morgan, and Sarah is right there for the ride. I enjoyed the twists and turns, as well as the glimpse of the greater world-building. Looking forward to the next book!
November 15, 2020
I like this but I wonder how the next few books will handle the "power creep."
November 27, 2020
Great
Another great sequel that I read in a day and a half. Characters continue to progress and we finally see some of Morgan’s origins.
Another great sequel that I read in a day and a half. Characters continue to progress and we finally see some of Morgan’s origins.
March 30, 2021
Excellent!
I really enjoyed reading book three. The Skyflare is pretty awesome, I am curious what the full benefits are, hopefully see more later in story.
I really enjoyed reading book three. The Skyflare is pretty awesome, I am curious what the full benefits are, hopefully see more later in story.
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June 30, 2021Absolute Trash, not worth reading.
August 24, 2021
getting better and better
August 31, 2021
Really like the series
Nice continuation in the series, people and gods change continuously, making the story less predictable. Looking forward to read the next one.
Nice continuation in the series, people and gods change continuously, making the story less predictable. Looking forward to read the next one.
June 10, 2022
Edit and proof
Okay book, story moves on, revelations to be had, relationships solidified, but omg does this author need an editor and a proof reader.
Okay book, story moves on, revelations to be had, relationships solidified, but omg does this author need an editor and a proof reader.
April 5, 2024
Now this was good. Pretty crazy powers and what an ending. Morgan is truly powerful. Love this story.
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