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Viridian Gate Online #7
Darkling Siege
Not even gods are safe from the power of the fabled Doom-Forged weapon.
Grim Jack didn’t set out to be the leader of Eldgard’s united armies, but with dungeons falling one by one and hordes of Vogthar pouring into the material plane, it’s up to him to save both citizens and travelers from digital destruction.
His doomsday weapon will take him straight into the heart of Morsheim, but once there, even the combined might of the Empire and the Crimson Alliance might not be enough. He’ll have to uncover secrets buried for millennia just to get within striking distance of a death god gone mad, and the choices he’ll make will change him and the world forever…
Grim Jack didn’t set out to be the leader of Eldgard’s united armies, but with dungeons falling one by one and hordes of Vogthar pouring into the material plane, it’s up to him to save both citizens and travelers from digital destruction.
His doomsday weapon will take him straight into the heart of Morsheim, but once there, even the combined might of the Empire and the Crimson Alliance might not be enough. He’ll have to uncover secrets buried for millennia just to get within striking distance of a death god gone mad, and the choices he’ll make will change him and the world forever…
525 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 28, 2020
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About the author
James A. Hunter
79 books1,110 followersJames 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
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
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January 30, 2020
Arg!
Really not loving the cliffhanger!
Another great book in this series though. On the plus side, I thought this was going to be the last book. Glad it's not.
Really not loving the cliffhanger!
Another great book in this series though. On the plus side, I thought this was going to be the last book. Glad it's not.
December 27, 2025
Jack, the Crimson Alliance, and the Viridian Empire finally have the ability to take the battle to Thanatos in his realm. However there are political opponents to sway and an impenetrable dome holding them back from reaching Thanatos himself.
The prior book, Doom Forge, was probably the best book in the series while Darkling Siege was possibly the worst. Darkling Siege is longer than its predecessors, but it didn't really add anything interesting with the additional pages. I need to stop expecting certain aspects to change though. There is an expression about such a thing with people, but perhaps it applies to book series too.
If you have read this series to this point you should know exactly what to expect, it isn't offering anything particularly groundbreaking or thrilling. Now that I finished Darkling Siege, I am 7 books into an 8 book series. Though I'm far from thrilled with the book I just completed, I plan to finish the series. I can't imagine I'll miss any of the characters or the plots when it's over. I certainly won't be reading any of the parallel novels that go with Viridian Gate.
The prior book, Doom Forge, was probably the best book in the series while Darkling Siege was possibly the worst. Darkling Siege is longer than its predecessors, but it didn't really add anything interesting with the additional pages. I need to stop expecting certain aspects to change though. There is an expression about such a thing with people, but perhaps it applies to book series too.
“When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” - Maya AngelouIf I listened to that advice I probably would've stopped after the first book. None of my issues with the series are new. They may ebb and flow, but they have been there the whole time. Everyone is always winking... everyone. I don't get it. If a certain character winked too much it would be one thing, but everyone is just winking. The dialogue and descriptions are eye roll inducing all too often. I understand this is supposed to be a litrpg book so I let the gamer terminology go, but the fact the NPCs in a medieval world also talk like teenage games is exhausting. The characters need more substance as well. Even when attempting to make Jack angry, distant, and grieving it feels far from natural and he's the point of view character. If the point of view character seems far from real it is unlikely any of the other characters will be any better.
If you have read this series to this point you should know exactly what to expect, it isn't offering anything particularly groundbreaking or thrilling. Now that I finished Darkling Siege, I am 7 books into an 8 book series. Though I'm far from thrilled with the book I just completed, I plan to finish the series. I can't imagine I'll miss any of the characters or the plots when it's over. I certainly won't be reading any of the parallel novels that go with Viridian Gate.
January 26, 2020
Phew another thrilling book in the V.G.O. series and this time Grim Jack and the Crimson Alliance have to ally with Osmark and the Imperial Legion in order to have the strength they needed to fight a God who had turned mad, and who was endangering their world. Thanatos the Overmind of death and destruction resided in the Empirical library whilst his darklings lived in the inner capital of Skalaholt and our team of heroes first needed to take the necropolis, then to bring down the arcane necrotic barrier which encased Skalaholt, to take over Morsheim. However Morsheim was full of Vogthar monsters and undead creatures who answered to Thanatos and they wielded hexblades which would wipe out anyone even the travellers forever if killed by one of these, but though risky to the extreme there was no other way but to go to war. Cernunnos and his monstrous realm was under dire threat and unless this threat was stopped the world tree would die and Thanatos would take over, the dread overlord could not be allowed to take control. Sophia and Enyo the other two Overminds quested Jack and Osmark to war with Thanatos and a war between the Gods is once again fought by the humans. Though Jack had a weapon, the reality editor, and Osmark knew how to wield this could their audacious plans really work? A gripping edge of the seat read from start to finish and the cliff hanger ending does not help to ease the readers tension! James Hunter does it again and I am looking forward to reading book 8 and already cannot wait! This series had me completely addicted and hooked.
July 24, 2020
3.5 stars
February 4, 2020
I love this series, probably my favorite in the Genre.. This book was one of my favorites of the series. That ending though :/ hope your working hard on 8 :)
August 12, 2025
Introduction
Viridian Gate Online #7: Nomad Soul by J.A. Hunter (released September 3, 2019) shifts the battlefield to new territory—both literally and figuratively. This time, Grim Jack trades sprawling kingdoms and deep-delve dungeons for a brutal, mobile war in the wilds. It’s LitRPG/Fantasy with a nomadic heartbeat, where survival depends on movement, improvisation, and alliances that can snap as easily as they form. The questline? Escorting an entire refugee caravan through hostile lands while enemies, monsters, and politics tear at the edges. It’s the closest the series gets to an MMO “escort mission,” but with stakes that make failure more than just an annoying reload.
Plot Summary
Fresh from the events of Doom Forge, Jack and the Crimson Alliance are tasked with protecting a group of Murk Elf refugees fleeing their war-torn homeland. The path to safety runs straight through the Wild Moors—a sprawling expanse of monster-filled, faction-contested land. Along the way, they must deal with mercenary raiders, ancient magical threats, and the logistics nightmare of keeping non-combatants alive in a PvP-enabled zone. Layer in the overarching threat of Thanatos’ forces still looming over Eldgard, and you have a mission where stopping for too long means being overrun.
The Author
By book seven, J.A. Hunter knows his own hunting grounds well—he’s locked into the VGO formula: high-stakes objectives, team dynamics, and MMO-flavored mechanics woven into the prose. While he still keeps combat front and center, this entry leans harder into logistics, travel hazards, and “soft” challenges like diplomacy. Nomad Soul is less about stacking loot drops and more about testing endurance and adaptability.
Characters
Grim Jack: Here, he’s more of a caravan commander than a raid leader—balancing tactical combat decisions with the morale and safety of civilians.
Cutter: Continues to shine as a wildcard—loyal, brutal, and occasionally the voice of pragmatism.
Abby: Gets slightly more dimension here, contributing more than just skill checks, though still not as fleshed out as core players.
New Nomad Allies: Introduce fresh dynamics, including cultural friction and competing priorities, forcing Jack into more diplomacy than he’s used to.
The antagonists: Less “big boss” focused this time and more a rotating cast of threats, from mercenary bands to apex predators.
Structure
The narrative flows like a caravan route—periods of relative calm followed by sudden, violent ambushes. It’s more linear than some earlier entries, with the mission’s end point always in sight, but the journey packed with mini-arcs: hunting food, negotiating passage, defending against raids. The audiobook pacing benefits from this rhythm, though occasional detours into side-lore slow the momentum.
Themes & Analysis
This entry digs into responsibility under constraint, community over individual glory, and the adaptability of leadership. It’s also a subtle exploration of “home” for displaced peoples—both in the literal sense for the Murk Elves and in the personal sense for Jack, who’s still figuring out where he belongs in this world. There’s an undercurrent of attrition—how constant movement and threat grind down even the strongest.
Scenes
No romance clutter here; the emotional beats center on trust-building, sacrifices made mid-journey, and tense negotiation scenes that can go from calm to combat in seconds. The caravan battles are some of the more cinematic action sequences in the series, with layered threats that require teamwork rather than solo heroics.
World-Building
The Wild Moors expand Eldgard’s geography into harsher, less civilized terrain. Hunter plays with environmental hazards—storms, scarce resources, natural predators—that feel like genuine MMO survival mechanics. We also get deeper insight into Murk Elf culture, traditions, and political fractures, adding depth to what had previously been a side-faction.
Praise & Critique
Strengths:
- Fresh “on-the-move” quest structure keeps tension alive.
- Strong integration of environmental and logistical challenges.
- More nuanced look at Murk Elf society.
- Memorable large-scale battle sequences.
Weaknesses:
- Linear path limits sense of exploration.
- Abby’s development still lags behind.
- Antagonists feel more like recurring random encounters than a single, compelling villain.
- Some lore insertions feel like travel padding.
Comparison
Compared to Doom Forge, Nomad Soul is less puzzle-driven and more about sustained endurance under constant threat. Against earlier installments like The Lich Priest, it trades divine-scale stakes for more grounded, survivalist pressure. It’s closer to an MMO’s “epic escort” chain than a raid—slower, more attritional, but no less dangerous.
Personal Evaluation
From my alpha’s perspective, I respect the grind here—it’s leadership under fatigue, where you can’t just sprint to the boss and be done. But I also felt the linearity more acutely; the predictability of “travel, ambush, recover, repeat” occasionally dulled the edge. Still, the cultural world-building around the Murk Elves added flavor, and the caravan battles had that “this could all collapse” tension I thrive on.
Conclusion
Nomad Soul is a solid, if more restrained, entry in the VGO saga. It trades puzzle-solving and god-tier alliances for the grit and grind of keeping a fragile community alive through hostile territory. It’s slower in places, but the survivalist pacing and fresh environmental focus make it worth the trek for invested fans.
Rating: 7.6/10 — A steady march through dangerous lands; less flashy, more enduring.
February 5, 2020
I cannot even BELIEVE that cliffhanger. WHAT. I really thought this was end-game, final book in the series - and then that?! What?!?!?
Until that nonsense, this was a 5-star book. Hunter's writing has matured over time, the characterisation continues to deepen, and the pace of this book was frenetic.
But my goodness.
I can never forgive a cliffhanger.
Until that nonsense, this was a 5-star book. Hunter's writing has matured over time, the characterisation continues to deepen, and the pace of this book was frenetic.
But my goodness.
I can never forgive a cliffhanger.
February 10, 2020
Dealing with the ups and downs of the Crimson Alliance, Grim Jack never expected how much work would go into leading a new faction from the moment he'd gained access to creating one. Adversities keep coming at him from every turn, more than he'd ever expected. Determined to do his people proud, he's thrown himself into many a tricky situation. Each time, he's come out on top. Barely, anyway.
Presented with a new set of challenges, he soon realizes how much has gone over his head. Alliances are hanging by fragile threads, and everyone's existence now lies in question. If he, Osmark, and the rest of the world are to succeed in setting all wrongs to right, they'll have to all work together in order to achieve an end to their own means. Doing so is easier said than done. Most especially when all is not as it seems.
The more I dive into the world of Viridian Gate Online, the more it leaves me wanting to discover the secrets hidden within its depths. James has created such an intriguing and immersive world that caters to the gamer in me. Every word I read opens up my imagination to the complexity of the world he's created. It also broadens the images I've created in my mind of both the world and the characters that inhabit VGO.
Book 7 picks up where Doom Hammer left off, catapulting us into the plight left behind when Grim Jack and his friend succeeded in finding the elusive artifact. Mind you, they're also dealing with the implications of the discoveries they've made when it comes to VGO's Overminds. Each secret they uncover opens up new cans of worms, many of which Jack and his friends aren't sure they'll be able to overcome when the time to do so arrives.
While Osmark has created a haven for Earth's inhabitants, I don't think he took into account what life would be like within the game itself. To VGO's inhabitants, Jack, Osmark, and the rest of the Earth's population are nothing more than outsiders. In order to survive, they must cater to the NPC's every whim and the Overminds themselves, else they'll flounder exactly where they've been standing.
This is an avid theme that James has made prevalent throughout the series itself. From the moment I started this series, I knew it wouldn't be like anything I've ever read. The author has taken what is essentially a video game and adapted it into the written form. He's done it in such a way, though, that you don't focus on the fact that it's a video game. It's a story that is so much more.
I'm sitting on pins and needles while we wait for what comes next for this extraordinary series. If you haven't caught up on it yet, I strongly recommend you do. James is, and always will be, an author to keep an eye on. I look forward to what's to come for Viridian Gate Online.
Presented with a new set of challenges, he soon realizes how much has gone over his head. Alliances are hanging by fragile threads, and everyone's existence now lies in question. If he, Osmark, and the rest of the world are to succeed in setting all wrongs to right, they'll have to all work together in order to achieve an end to their own means. Doing so is easier said than done. Most especially when all is not as it seems.
The more I dive into the world of Viridian Gate Online, the more it leaves me wanting to discover the secrets hidden within its depths. James has created such an intriguing and immersive world that caters to the gamer in me. Every word I read opens up my imagination to the complexity of the world he's created. It also broadens the images I've created in my mind of both the world and the characters that inhabit VGO.
Book 7 picks up where Doom Hammer left off, catapulting us into the plight left behind when Grim Jack and his friend succeeded in finding the elusive artifact. Mind you, they're also dealing with the implications of the discoveries they've made when it comes to VGO's Overminds. Each secret they uncover opens up new cans of worms, many of which Jack and his friends aren't sure they'll be able to overcome when the time to do so arrives.
While Osmark has created a haven for Earth's inhabitants, I don't think he took into account what life would be like within the game itself. To VGO's inhabitants, Jack, Osmark, and the rest of the Earth's population are nothing more than outsiders. In order to survive, they must cater to the NPC's every whim and the Overminds themselves, else they'll flounder exactly where they've been standing.
This is an avid theme that James has made prevalent throughout the series itself. From the moment I started this series, I knew it wouldn't be like anything I've ever read. The author has taken what is essentially a video game and adapted it into the written form. He's done it in such a way, though, that you don't focus on the fact that it's a video game. It's a story that is so much more.
I'm sitting on pins and needles while we wait for what comes next for this extraordinary series. If you haven't caught up on it yet, I strongly recommend you do. James is, and always will be, an author to keep an eye on. I look forward to what's to come for Viridian Gate Online.
October 15, 2024
I have mixed feelings about this book not because of it being bad, but I wonder if the author is really drawing out the ending when it may not need to be. I originally thought book 7 was the end of the series and didn't realize there is one more book to go until the last pages of this book. But is a new book really needed? Is this like the Hunger Games movie when the concluding book was divided into two movies just to milk the IP for money? My gut says "I don't think so" but I have no clue what could constitute a whole new book.
A LOT happens in this book (7), many arcs start to come to completion and everything is prepped for a finale ... until the last page. I already have the final book on hand and am thinking "Holy crap, this conclusion is going to be really drawn out unless I am missing something". Regardless, I have loved the series so far so I expect to be pleasantly surprised by the end.
I also love the fact that I just have no clue about Osmark's intentions. Is he really trying to turn over a new leaf, is he playing a long game, is he a tragic hero? I think I know where he ends up based off some logic and foreshadowing, but I really have no clue. I find my self as excited about Osmark's conclusion as I am for Grim Jack's.
Book 7 was great, pick it up!
A LOT happens in this book (7), many arcs start to come to completion and everything is prepped for a finale ... until the last page. I already have the final book on hand and am thinking "Holy crap, this conclusion is going to be really drawn out unless I am missing something". Regardless, I have loved the series so far so I expect to be pleasantly surprised by the end.
I also love the fact that I just have no clue about Osmark's intentions. Is he really trying to turn over a new leaf, is he playing a long game, is he a tragic hero? I think I know where he ends up based off some logic and foreshadowing, but I really have no clue. I find my self as excited about Osmark's conclusion as I am for Grim Jack's.
Book 7 was great, pick it up!
March 23, 2020
Good but...
I hate cliff hangers and abrupt endings and this had both. Also, there were a bunch of typos in the book and that surprised me because the other books in the series didnt have any that I recall. But it's been a long time since one of the main ark books came out so maybe I'm remembering I wrong.
The story was pretty good but not as good as I was expecting after the long wait. Problem is author seems to be focused more on franchising his litrpg world than on putting out the same quality of the previous books in the series. This probably should have been the last book in the series but it definitely was not with the way it ended.
Perhaps my expectations were higher than they should have been, but after all this time I was hoping for something better. I guess the longer you go between books, the more expectations go up, and the harder it is to meet them.
I hate cliff hangers and abrupt endings and this had both. Also, there were a bunch of typos in the book and that surprised me because the other books in the series didnt have any that I recall. But it's been a long time since one of the main ark books came out so maybe I'm remembering I wrong.
The story was pretty good but not as good as I was expecting after the long wait. Problem is author seems to be focused more on franchising his litrpg world than on putting out the same quality of the previous books in the series. This probably should have been the last book in the series but it definitely was not with the way it ended.
Perhaps my expectations were higher than they should have been, but after all this time I was hoping for something better. I guess the longer you go between books, the more expectations go up, and the harder it is to meet them.
January 13, 2022
In this book you find the Crimson Alliance rushing to stop the mad death god, and his Vogthar minions! Grim Jack having just acquired the Doom forged weapon which could give 'em the edge they've needed to take the fight to the next level and it's gonna be epic...
I can't say that I'm thrilled about the cliffhangery ending though! But it does set up the stage for next and final book to the entire series! I'm actually surprised that it took James Hunter so long to resort to such tactics! As every other book had a nice stopping point and epilogue! So there's that, and I don't begrudge the author for this slight stain on this otherwise brilliant series! Now on the other hand I expect to be dumped right back into the action of the final book, Empirical Endgame or there will be words! Words, I say! 😆
And go ahead grab the audiobook because Armen Taylor takes that fight all the way to 11!
I can't say that I'm thrilled about the cliffhangery ending though! But it does set up the stage for next and final book to the entire series! I'm actually surprised that it took James Hunter so long to resort to such tactics! As every other book had a nice stopping point and epilogue! So there's that, and I don't begrudge the author for this slight stain on this otherwise brilliant series! Now on the other hand I expect to be dumped right back into the action of the final book, Empirical Endgame or there will be words! Words, I say! 😆
And go ahead grab the audiobook because Armen Taylor takes that fight all the way to 11!
December 9, 2024
I did not expect this book to go the route it did but that is what made me enjoy it more. This was a nice build up to the final book and set the expectation of what to expect for the next book.
As far as what I liked in this book, I like that the stakes have only gotten higher and that the "villain/s" are much more complicated than initially shown. At this point in the series, I knew I was going to finish the series, and it would/could have been very easy to write a straight-forward bad guy and monsters but I was happy to see that there was an added layer of complexity to defeating the enemy.
Abby and Amara still have not spoken yet.
As far as what I liked in this book, I like that the stakes have only gotten higher and that the "villain/s" are much more complicated than initially shown. At this point in the series, I knew I was going to finish the series, and it would/could have been very easy to write a straight-forward bad guy and monsters but I was happy to see that there was an added layer of complexity to defeating the enemy.
Abby and Amara still have not spoken yet.
February 4, 2020
Nearing the end?
A pretty big battle is coming in Virginian Gate, and Grim Jack is sure to be at the center of things. This book sets the conditions - and likely twists - that will arise in the next.
Hunter has used the things-aren’t-what-they-seem story line before, but it works. He manages to build the situation so it seems a surprise. But I’m already expecting a twist for the big encounter in the next book - there’s been some telegraphing.
A pretty big battle is coming in Virginian Gate, and Grim Jack is sure to be at the center of things. This book sets the conditions - and likely twists - that will arise in the next.
Hunter has used the things-aren’t-what-they-seem story line before, but it works. He manages to build the situation so it seems a surprise. But I’m already expecting a twist for the big encounter in the next book - there’s been some telegraphing.
March 7, 2020
Good advance on the story, but weak execution.
The problem is far too much foreshadowing. You're told in advance about all the mechanics and hint at the events, and even if you're left wondering if this will be used/happen, the surprise is much lessened.
There's still interesting mechanics ("Post Mortem Analysis" is a good concept to apply to the AI that is the God of Death in the game), but the above flaw drops significantly my enjoyment.
The problem is far too much foreshadowing. You're told in advance about all the mechanics and hint at the events, and even if you're left wondering if this will be used/happen, the surprise is much lessened.
There's still interesting mechanics ("Post Mortem Analysis" is a good concept to apply to the AI that is the God of Death in the game), but the above flaw drops significantly my enjoyment.
December 27, 2025
As this series approaches its climax, the writing is drifting away from character and toward plot and action. While this is understandable, it makes the penultimate book in the series a bit of a slog of continuous combat.
There are a few well-handled character moments, and the plot is done well, but I didn't enjoy this book as much as the early books in the series. But I do have hopes for the final.
There are a few well-handled character moments, and the plot is done well, but I didn't enjoy this book as much as the early books in the series. But I do have hopes for the final.
January 29, 2020
An Extravaganza of LitRPG Delight
Loving this so much as Hunter pulls out all the stops and throws everything at us and then some. The magic, tech and surprises are constant as we see just how well everything fits like a jigsaw and with every page a constant draw this can deserve no less than 5 stars.
Loving this so much as Hunter pulls out all the stops and throws everything at us and then some. The magic, tech and surprises are constant as we see just how well everything fits like a jigsaw and with every page a constant draw this can deserve no less than 5 stars.
February 19, 2020
A must-read series
James Hunter uses an excellent command of language to create three dimensional characters in a believable world (albeit fantasy). If you like LitRPG, this is a series you must read.
WARNING: Reading these books will take time. Real life might suffer as a result.
James Hunter uses an excellent command of language to create three dimensional characters in a believable world (albeit fantasy). If you like LitRPG, this is a series you must read.
WARNING: Reading these books will take time. Real life might suffer as a result.
September 20, 2020
This was... honestly really really good. It's hard for these sorts of stories to stay entertaining as the characters become more and more OP, but as these characters build up their alliances they're fighting against political interests and weapons designed by essentially a god specifically to fight against them. The stakes are huge, the motivations of the antagonist make sense, and the setup for the next book was really, really well done. A lot of LitRPG series lose steam as they go, but this one just hasn't so far.
March 15, 2022
Moving On
At this point there isnt a whole lot I can say in regards to how good this series is without repeating myself. I'm going to read the last book soon. I will have to move on from this series.
However...
I wont leave it behind. It will stick with me. Always.
It's at that level.
At this point there isnt a whole lot I can say in regards to how good this series is without repeating myself. I'm going to read the last book soon. I will have to move on from this series.
However...
I wont leave it behind. It will stick with me. Always.
It's at that level.
September 17, 2022
Craziest Epic Battle of all
Such an amazing range of experiences as we go through this final episode of magic, monsters, friends, and foes. Love, hate, friendship, honor, duty, betrayal. Many things are not as they seem.
Some of the monsters are now friends!!!
Some of our friends become monsters, or worse.
And the cliffhanger ...??? WOW!!!
Such an amazing range of experiences as we go through this final episode of magic, monsters, friends, and foes. Love, hate, friendship, honor, duty, betrayal. Many things are not as they seem.
Some of the monsters are now friends!!!
Some of our friends become monsters, or worse.
And the cliffhanger ...??? WOW!!!
February 6, 2020
A more consequential return to form
Good pacing, strong plot and progression. Resolved several overlong elements of previous plots. Seems like maybe the penultimate book in this collection
Good pacing, strong plot and progression. Resolved several overlong elements of previous plots. Seems like maybe the penultimate book in this collection
March 1, 2020
GREAT BOOK! Please keep up the great story!
I love this story and it keeps on getting better and better! Thank you to the author for all the hard work and the imagination put into it!
I love this story and it keeps on getting better and better! Thank you to the author for all the hard work and the imagination put into it!
April 8, 2020
The story is solid and the plot is advancing well, but I agree with someone else that said there's a fair amount of blatant foreshadowing. Aside from that rough cliffhanger, I thoroughly enjoyed the book. I'm also looking forward to reading new side-stories. Abby's experiences are briefly touched in in this one but I'd also like to see Vlad's... conditions(?) play a big role in the main arc. His developments especially seem rather crucial to the big picture.
June 6, 2020
Awesome!
Another great addition to the VGO series! I'm a huge fan of the series and like each book before this one takes it to another level. The only downside, is waiting for the next book to come out. James, you sir, have outdone yourself!
Another great addition to the VGO series! I'm a huge fan of the series and like each book before this one takes it to another level. The only downside, is waiting for the next book to come out. James, you sir, have outdone yourself!
December 13, 2020
Hunter is still knocking the story out the park and although we are approaching the end the story continues to surprise me and keep me engaged. Taylor again does great with his narration especially Jack. Not much else I can say as this just refuses to keep out my fav list.
December 30, 2020
It's quite frustrating how often the protagonist forgets his abilities.
I mean at one point they're trying to get through a locked door. Success hinges on it and he has an item that can unlock any door? And as soon as they're through this door (he doesn't unlock it) he's like "don't worry 'cause I can unlock any door from here'
I mean at one point they're trying to get through a locked door. Success hinges on it and he has an item that can unlock any door? And as soon as they're through this door (he doesn't unlock it) he's like "don't worry 'cause I can unlock any door from here'
August 28, 2021
oh come on, a cliffhanger?
I enjoyed it very much! the author dose not fall for normal problem solving you usually see in fantasy books. and the fact the bad guy dose not wait and talk and just try to kill them first hand is cool.
keep on the good work
I enjoyed it very much! the author dose not fall for normal problem solving you usually see in fantasy books. and the fact the bad guy dose not wait and talk and just try to kill them first hand is cool.
keep on the good work
October 28, 2021
Definitely one of my favorite series.
This book delt a lot more with battle tactics than any of the others, and it had one heck of a cliff hanger ending, but I'll forgive it since it also showed a lot of character growth and development.
This book delt a lot more with battle tactics than any of the others, and it had one heck of a cliff hanger ending, but I'll forgive it since it also showed a lot of character growth and development.
March 8, 2022
Another quality edition in this series. This one had primarily one focus. And with the cliffhanger and more it would seem that it may just be part 1 of a 2 parter (thus book 8). Thinking of book 08, when the heck is it going to come out in Audible format? Where is Armen Taylor?!?
April 15, 2022
Two steps forward....
Well it looks like Jack is in some serious shit. If he wants a chance of winning against Thanatos, he is going to seriously have to bring his A-game. Every minute counts in his race to unlock the clues on what he needs to do to win.
Well it looks like Jack is in some serious shit. If he wants a chance of winning against Thanatos, he is going to seriously have to bring his A-game. Every minute counts in his race to unlock the clues on what he needs to do to win.
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