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Underworld #4
Proving Grounds
Book 4 of the Underworld series!
The minotaurs are dead. Mistress Nava is coming.
Join Elorion as he searches for the power to face the impossible. But where should he look? Will he be able to save his friends, Aeris and himself?
The minotaurs are dead. Mistress Nava is coming.
Join Elorion as he searches for the power to face the impossible. But where should he look? Will he be able to save his friends, Aeris and himself?
222 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 3, 2020
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June 3, 2022
A good continuation to the series, altough the author did have to break his back to give our group a surviving chance. Also by this point MC power is stretched thin, he has to manny things for him to fully focus and consolidate himself.
February 4, 2020
Yes!
I'm glad we're back into the Underworld.
We get more training montages, we get more blue magic and above all, we get more character development and world building.
Huzzah! Apollos.
While I enjoy the Codename Freedom story a lot, I'm glad the next one is going to keep rolling through Underworld.
I'm glad we're back into the Underworld.
We get more training montages, we get more blue magic and above all, we get more character development and world building.
Huzzah! Apollos.
While I enjoy the Codename Freedom story a lot, I'm glad the next one is going to keep rolling through Underworld.
February 5, 2020
Awesome dark fantasy
Amazing continuation and definitely looking forward to many more books in the series hopefully the series will continue on with more Discovery and continual increase and capabilities of the characters hopefully it'll eventually reach the point where the other characters all evolve but it's awesome I'd highly recommend this book series to any litrpg Dark Fantasy fan definitely a must-read
Amazing continuation and definitely looking forward to many more books in the series hopefully the series will continue on with more Discovery and continual increase and capabilities of the characters hopefully it'll eventually reach the point where the other characters all evolve but it's awesome I'd highly recommend this book series to any litrpg Dark Fantasy fan definitely a must-read
February 4, 2020
Loved it
Devoured it now I'm stuck waiting impatiently for the next book. Kindle makes things so difficult. A great story with solid growth we got to meet other characters that werent really fleshed out well in the past. Like I said before cant wait for the next
Devoured it now I'm stuck waiting impatiently for the next book. Kindle makes things so difficult. A great story with solid growth we got to meet other characters that werent really fleshed out well in the past. Like I said before cant wait for the next
February 4, 2020
Spectacular
Upon reading this book, I am again reminded why this is one of my top 3 favourite book series. Absolutely worth the read and I'm immeasurably excited for the next book in the series.
Upon reading this book, I am again reminded why this is one of my top 3 favourite book series. Absolutely worth the read and I'm immeasurably excited for the next book in the series.
February 4, 2020
Fantastic, again
Once again another great read. The progresses and advancement reward the reader with more unique adventures of our group. I never saw the ending coming and could not be more satisfied. I will unfortunately be even more aggressive in asking for the next book!
Once again another great read. The progresses and advancement reward the reader with more unique adventures of our group. I never saw the ending coming and could not be more satisfied. I will unfortunately be even more aggressive in asking for the next book!
February 4, 2020
Great book!
Love the addition to the series and it could not come soon enough. Already impatient for the next book. Would like to see a longer book in the next installation and giving more details to the leveling and classes would be enjoyable.
Love the addition to the series and it could not come soon enough. Already impatient for the next book. Would like to see a longer book in the next installation and giving more details to the leveling and classes would be enjoyable.
February 7, 2020
I’m ready for the next one!
This is a great addition to a fun series. I really enjoy the interaction between characters, as well as the character and world building. I can’t wait for the next one!
This is a great addition to a fun series. I really enjoy the interaction between characters, as well as the character and world building. I can’t wait for the next one!
March 5, 2020
There were many parts during this where I figured I might give it a 5/10 or a 6/10 but eventually decided on 7/10 with that epic ending. Very much looking forward to the next book although it will probably just be more of the same.
February 4, 2020
Soooo goooood!
Yet another fantastic follow on to the previous books. Twists galore alongside stats, levels and so many power ups! Can’t wait for the next!
Yet another fantastic follow on to the previous books. Twists galore alongside stats, levels and so many power ups! Can’t wait for the next!
February 5, 2020
Loved it!
Another great book in which the MC really grew! I loved how fast pace it was and am sad I finished it already. I cannot wait for the next one!
Another great book in which the MC really grew! I loved how fast pace it was and am sad I finished it already. I cannot wait for the next one!
February 5, 2020
Great book!
Nice edition to the underworld story line. Excited to see where the series goes from here. Can't wait for book 5 to come out!
Nice edition to the underworld story line. Excited to see where the series goes from here. Can't wait for book 5 to come out!
February 17, 2021
Blockbuster fourth installment
Thorne offers more than enough to keep you invested in this ongoing series. I cannot wait to see where he takes us next.
Thorne offers more than enough to keep you invested in this ongoing series. I cannot wait to see where he takes us next.
February 6, 2020
A very good book.
I loved the book. It's clean and doesn't have any profanity. It really kept me going and I can't wait for the next one.
I loved the book. It's clean and doesn't have any profanity. It really kept me going and I can't wait for the next one.
February 6, 2020
Good
A good entry into the book series, I am looking forward to seeing what happens when the next book is released.
A good entry into the book series, I am looking forward to seeing what happens when the next book is released.
February 6, 2020
One of my favorite series. Only regret is that I read it too fast and now I have to wait for the next book. I did not notice any errors and enjoyed every page.
February 6, 2020
When's the next one?
Really enjoyed this book and series. I look forward to see how they all advance and how the story progresses
Really enjoyed this book and series. I look forward to see how they all advance and how the story progresses
February 9, 2020
Cave swine bacon for the win
It is Worth the read. If you liked the first books this will not disappoint. The kids are finally coming into their own.
It is Worth the read. If you liked the first books this will not disappoint. The kids are finally coming into their own.
February 8, 2020
Fantastic power ups
Fantastic power ups continue. The story just keeps getting better and better! The only way it could be improved was with more ranch dressing.
Fantastic power ups continue. The story just keeps getting better and better! The only way it could be improved was with more ranch dressing.
February 9, 2020
More, more, more
I enjoyed this book, as I have the whole series. But the end makes me wish that I could read the next book right away!
I enjoyed this book, as I have the whole series. But the end makes me wish that I could read the next book right away!
February 9, 2020
Really good and a good cliffhanger
Mr Thorne does a great job again and I'm excited to see development in the next book.Keep up the great work and I'll always keep reading
Mr Thorne does a great job again and I'm excited to see development in the next book.Keep up the great work and I'll always keep reading
February 9, 2020
Underworld!!!!
Been waiting for this book and I was not disappointed. I'm so happy about how everything worked out in this one, and I was not expecting the twists
Been waiting for this book and I was not disappointed. I'm so happy about how everything worked out in this one, and I was not expecting the twists
February 10, 2020
Great read!
Apollos does a fantastic job with character development and plot progression. Great read! I highly recommend the whole series. Keep up the good work!
Apollos does a fantastic job with character development and plot progression. Great read! I highly recommend the whole series. Keep up the good work!
February 13, 2020
A great continuation
A great entry into the underworld series. Couldn't put it down . Can't wait for the next one. Thorne is one of my favorite authors in the genre.
A great entry into the underworld series. Couldn't put it down . Can't wait for the next one. Thorne is one of my favorite authors in the genre.
February 16, 2020
Bit of a Filler
This book is a bit of a filler. Quite a bit of grinding and one big fight. I like the direction the book is headed at the end though.
This book is a bit of a filler. Quite a bit of grinding and one big fight. I like the direction the book is headed at the end though.
February 18, 2020
Yes!!
Yet another great instalment in the underworld series. New twist and some amazing transformations can’t wait for the next book
Yet another great instalment in the underworld series. New twist and some amazing transformations can’t wait for the next book
February 28, 2020
Great book
Stellar work once again from Apollos Thorne! Lots more leveling and skills, even some twists. Looking forward to the next one!
Stellar work once again from Apollos Thorne! Lots more leveling and skills, even some twists. Looking forward to the next one!
February 6, 2020
Wow
All I can say is WOW! What an amazing book, it is just like the others in this series a must read! Get it now read it now you won't regret it!
All I can say is WOW! What an amazing book, it is just like the others in this series a must read! Get it now read it now you won't regret it!
February 27, 2020
Getting boring.
This series has become to focused on numbers and levels. All the buff talk is getting old and the power levels are ridiculous. Fights are all one sided now, and that is just not any fun. I truly can not see what direction the story could take to alleviate this problem. The author has written himself into a corner of stats and there is no coming back from that.
This series has become to focused on numbers and levels. All the buff talk is getting old and the power levels are ridiculous. Fights are all one sided now, and that is just not any fun. I truly can not see what direction the story could take to alleviate this problem. The author has written himself into a corner of stats and there is no coming back from that.
February 23, 2020
This fourth book was sort of an odd one. Basically we got overwhelmed with character upgrades, a couple of boss-type fights, and an "interesting things are afoot, stay tuned" ending. We don't really see anything new in the Underworld. I mostly skimmed this one trying to find useful dialogue or something interesting and failed.
It really felt like the author was tired of the situation that he'd set up–the impending boss fight we all knew was coming–and just rushed through a bunch of character upgrades so that we could reach a place where the ending fight could be somewhat believable. There's some hint that something interesting might be coming in book five, and it's free on KU so I'll probably check it out, but I'm certainly not looking forward to it.
It really felt like the author was tired of the situation that he'd set up–the impending boss fight we all knew was coming–and just rushed through a bunch of character upgrades so that we could reach a place where the ending fight could be somewhat believable. There's some hint that something interesting might be coming in book five, and it's free on KU so I'll probably check it out, but I'm certainly not looking forward to it.
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