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The Realm Between #6
Neverending Dungeon
Azure has come face to face with the notorious bandit, James Bower. Completely surrounded, what can he possibly do to survive the encounter with an enemy almost double his level and emerge victorious?
Things won't be easy for Azure as he faces more perils than ever before. Even if he does survive, he still has the Darkness status effect to contend with, sorting out his friends from his foes, and starting his journey to the God of Land. Perhaps he'll end up being the biggest backstabber in the end.
Find out in this exciting installment of the popular LitRPG series The Realm Between.
Things won't be easy for Azure as he faces more perils than ever before. Even if he does survive, he still has the Darkness status effect to contend with, sorting out his friends from his foes, and starting his journey to the God of Land. Perhaps he'll end up being the biggest backstabber in the end.
Find out in this exciting installment of the popular LitRPG series The Realm Between.
434 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 24, 2020
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December 26, 2020
This might have been my least favourite of the series so far.
I wasn't so keen on the whole levels halving thing, it made a lot of the earlier efforts seem pointless 😔
The never ending dungeon at least didn't dwell on the reduced level issue. The dungeons are always good parts of the books, albeit this one was slightly repetitive and Azure became a bit annoying in refusing to kill anything. Level 10 was the real highlight.
I liked the town exploration and journey parts.
Also learnt some new slang - I'm pretty sure 'catty-corner' hasn't made it to Britain, it took a bit of googling to find what it meant. 😂
I wasn't so keen on the whole levels halving thing, it made a lot of the earlier efforts seem pointless 😔
The never ending dungeon at least didn't dwell on the reduced level issue. The dungeons are always good parts of the books, albeit this one was slightly repetitive and Azure became a bit annoying in refusing to kill anything. Level 10 was the real highlight.
I liked the town exploration and journey parts.
Also learnt some new slang - I'm pretty sure 'catty-corner' hasn't made it to Britain, it took a bit of googling to find what it meant. 😂
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 18, 2022
I needed to think about this book before writing a review. At first I gave it 3 stars but I feel I got tainted by other reviews (so it's four stars now). And it's right what other people say about this book: Azure gets nerfed and it might be unnecessary but it's not that bad.
I'd have liked to get to know Jin better but I guess this might be in the next book. Uden is annoying but loveable.
After thinking this through (and while reading other LitRPG books) it became clear to me that none of that mattered. I love this series because it reflects life so well. Life is unfair (like nerfing might be or the death of Janine). And life is hart. I never think that Azure (or is party) is OP because they struggle. In other LitRPGs the MC gets OP quite fast. And I also like those, but I like this even more.
Nontheless this book feels like it's filling a gap and I expect the next book to be more action loaded.
I'd have liked to get to know Jin better but I guess this might be in the next book. Uden is annoying but loveable.
After thinking this through (and while reading other LitRPG books) it became clear to me that none of that mattered. I love this series because it reflects life so well. Life is unfair (like nerfing might be or the death of Janine). And life is hart. I never think that Azure (or is party) is OP because they struggle. In other LitRPGs the MC gets OP quite fast. And I also like those, but I like this even more.
Nontheless this book feels like it's filling a gap and I expect the next book to be more action loaded.
August 23, 2020
Really? After five books building him up and then revealing he was another real person trapped in The Realm in the prologue, James Bower is dead by the end of the second chapter in an anticlimactic fight?
Also none of the characters are particularly likeable, or even consistent in their characterization.
Also none of the characters are particularly likeable, or even consistent in their characterization.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 18, 2020
I started off really enjoying this series. Though I found the random typos annoying, I have to take into account the genre and intended audience. That said, this book is where the story really starts to fall apart for me. Now I do not remember all of the chronological details of everything... but here goes my rant.
Azure finally kills James Bower; only by the skin of his teeth, with a lucky volatile bolt (fire), and intervention from a mysterious archer (who goes by the name Jin and stays hidden by the cloak of his hood Aragon style for the entire book). This ends up feeling too deus ex machina for my taste... but whatever. To each their own.
So. With vengeance taken care of and other loose ends tied - to the extreme chagrin of one Archer named Jin - Azure, Uden, and their new companion head off, clear Azure of a darkness curse with the help of a witch and a friend they helped back when clearing a cultists quest. Ok, cool. No problems there except that to clear the curse from Azure, it has to be passed to someone else... the girl pretty much demands that she take on this burden.
Heading to meet this god that Janine had told Azure could grant wishes... the group faces a stupidly overpowered guardian and guess who decides to jump down its throat to cast yet another fire element volatile bolt because... hey! Everybody loves frying themselves to death over and over again! And since in every other book, he has always returned to life without a problem (even though he thought the death notifications were dreams...) I guess this time he must have "known" he was committing suicide??? Either way, we get to see him lose half of everything he has worked for.
It was at that point I chose to set the book down and didn't pick it up again for another three days. I was nearly certain that we would have some light at the end of the tunnel for the series... but it became blatantly obvious to me that somebody - be it the author, the editor, or the publisher - wants to milk the cash cow for as long as possible. After all... we only get to see 10 levels into the Never Ending Dungeon of this seemingly never-ending series.
And if the author reads this. I have thoroughly enjoyed looking into your world and your characters; I am sure you know that stories have a rhythm. I sincerely hope that this series finds its rhythm again.
Azure finally kills James Bower; only by the skin of his teeth, with a lucky volatile bolt (fire), and intervention from a mysterious archer (who goes by the name Jin and stays hidden by the cloak of his hood Aragon style for the entire book). This ends up feeling too deus ex machina for my taste... but whatever. To each their own.
So. With vengeance taken care of and other loose ends tied - to the extreme chagrin of one Archer named Jin - Azure, Uden, and their new companion head off, clear Azure of a darkness curse with the help of a witch and a friend they helped back when clearing a cultists quest. Ok, cool. No problems there except that to clear the curse from Azure, it has to be passed to someone else... the girl pretty much demands that she take on this burden.
Heading to meet this god that Janine had told Azure could grant wishes... the group faces a stupidly overpowered guardian and guess who decides to jump down its throat to cast yet another fire element volatile bolt because... hey! Everybody loves frying themselves to death over and over again! And since in every other book, he has always returned to life without a problem (even though he thought the death notifications were dreams...) I guess this time he must have "known" he was committing suicide??? Either way, we get to see him lose half of everything he has worked for.
It was at that point I chose to set the book down and didn't pick it up again for another three days. I was nearly certain that we would have some light at the end of the tunnel for the series... but it became blatantly obvious to me that somebody - be it the author, the editor, or the publisher - wants to milk the cash cow for as long as possible. After all... we only get to see 10 levels into the Never Ending Dungeon of this seemingly never-ending series.
And if the author reads this. I have thoroughly enjoyed looking into your world and your characters; I am sure you know that stories have a rhythm. I sincerely hope that this series finds its rhythm again.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 19, 2020
I tried to read this and stretch it out but alas, it ended and now I'm left with waiting for next book.
This series is my absolute favorite because of how invested I am in the characters. They are easy to distinguish between each other and there aren't a huge amount of newly introduced characters all at once. The side characters are not just there to throw in a few words about, they are very important and very well thought out.
In this book, book six, it went right into picking up where you remember leaving off from book five. It held my interest from the very first words.
Every setting is shown and described perfectly. Somehow in one part it was done so well that I really understood how it felt to walk up stairs and yet down them at the same time.
I don't think there was any particular place that felt lagging or slow. It might not have been massive, powerful, punch after punch, action constantly; However, the best part of the entire series for me is that it's so absolutely real and believable. What some people may possibly portray as slow paced was that Azure, the main character had some things happen to him that overall made him a little 'different' from the other books in his strength and possessions, etc.
Jin is a mystery but I have my ideas about that. Uden is Uden, and that's explanatory right there.
The ending was believable, and it was appropriate but wasn't really a final thing. There will be more to it and so here I sit and pine for and long for the next book already even though this one came out just a short while ago.
This series is my absolute favorite because of how invested I am in the characters. They are easy to distinguish between each other and there aren't a huge amount of newly introduced characters all at once. The side characters are not just there to throw in a few words about, they are very important and very well thought out.
In this book, book six, it went right into picking up where you remember leaving off from book five. It held my interest from the very first words.
Every setting is shown and described perfectly. Somehow in one part it was done so well that I really understood how it felt to walk up stairs and yet down them at the same time.
I don't think there was any particular place that felt lagging or slow. It might not have been massive, powerful, punch after punch, action constantly; However, the best part of the entire series for me is that it's so absolutely real and believable. What some people may possibly portray as slow paced was that Azure, the main character had some things happen to him that overall made him a little 'different' from the other books in his strength and possessions, etc.
Jin is a mystery but I have my ideas about that. Uden is Uden, and that's explanatory right there.
The ending was believable, and it was appropriate but wasn't really a final thing. There will be more to it and so here I sit and pine for and long for the next book already even though this one came out just a short while ago.
July 30, 2024
Book 6 of The Realm Between. This continuation of the saga definitely takes a new direction. I love the dungeon dive, lots of fun traversing both the monsters and the puzzles. Excited to see where the next book takes us on Azure’s quest to get back home. I did love the moment he had the thought of why does he want to go back to his old life that sucked. I hope the author uses this later in the series. The warning of language, alcohol use, and adult themes still keeps this rated for the more mature crowd albeit it is not so bad to be beyond a PG-13. (Although I did not count the total of F expletives so that might be a little underestimated. Still a fun adventure and a strong book 6.
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April 23, 2020
Enjoying read just loot and group dynamic frustration
I really enjoy these books but the fact that you dont get to see all pf the other loot that group mates pick upsets me because i like seeing unique loot. Plus the fact that everyone is so selfish especially when they are grouped for a common mission. Should be a need before greed basis. That and why does no one try buying recipes for more potions damnit, i thought azure was onto something in the other books.
I really enjoy these books but the fact that you dont get to see all pf the other loot that group mates pick upsets me because i like seeing unique loot. Plus the fact that everyone is so selfish especially when they are grouped for a common mission. Should be a need before greed basis. That and why does no one try buying recipes for more potions damnit, i thought azure was onto something in the other books.
April 28, 2020
Nerfed
Meh. This addition to the story was a huge let down. Minor story progression and repetitive battle after battle. Next to know information about Jin. Azure and Jin receive a massive nerf to match Uden, then they spend the rest of the book fighting and trying to level. Of course there is a but more to it, but not much. I'm starting to wonder if the author is getting bored with the story, I sure am.
Meh. This addition to the story was a huge let down. Minor story progression and repetitive battle after battle. Next to know information about Jin. Azure and Jin receive a massive nerf to match Uden, then they spend the rest of the book fighting and trying to level. Of course there is a but more to it, but not much. I'm starting to wonder if the author is getting bored with the story, I sure am.
May 27, 2020
Loving the series
***Spoilers***
I felt his pain when he realized he had lost everything and several levels. Being a RPG fan, that hurt just to read.
The little droplets of real world information keep me hooked wanting to know more. I liked the Chang up with this book. The Neverending Dungeon sounds like it will be full of "fun" twists in the next book. Can't wait. Is it ready, YET?
***Spoilers***
I felt his pain when he realized he had lost everything and several levels. Being a RPG fan, that hurt just to read.
The little droplets of real world information keep me hooked wanting to know more. I liked the Chang up with this book. The Neverending Dungeon sounds like it will be full of "fun" twists in the next book. Can't wait. Is it ready, YET?
September 27, 2020
Real life in a game
Really like this series, everything out hero picks up isn't treasure not seen for an age, he'd rather go to the pub than grind into the night and his companions will spit blood before rolling over and doing what the MC says.
Deep down I think we all like a bit of an overpowered MC but hitting all these stumbling blocks makes it all the more exciting when he pulls something out of the bag. Well done
Really like this series, everything out hero picks up isn't treasure not seen for an age, he'd rather go to the pub than grind into the night and his companions will spit blood before rolling over and doing what the MC says.
Deep down I think we all like a bit of an overpowered MC but hitting all these stumbling blocks makes it all the more exciting when he pulls something out of the bag. Well done
April 28, 2020
Less satisfying than others
Thus was still a good book and I like the characters but when it came to grinding out levels and no equipping in advance properly not skill grinding to make the needed potions and not taking advantage of the optimal Level grind situations I was just disappointed yes. And a less standard delving party was lacking. The tank is a sorry tank
Thus was still a good book and I like the characters but when it came to grinding out levels and no equipping in advance properly not skill grinding to make the needed potions and not taking advantage of the optimal Level grind situations I was just disappointed yes. And a less standard delving party was lacking. The tank is a sorry tank
May 18, 2020
I loved it
I couldn't help but empathize about not having control over our own situations. Azure can't leave when he wants and neither could I really, if I wanted to be safe. Sadly I have to start back at work tomorrow, wish me luck. I am very glad I had this to read during the lockdown.
I couldn't help but empathize about not having control over our own situations. Azure can't leave when he wants and neither could I really, if I wanted to be safe. Sadly I have to start back at work tomorrow, wish me luck. I am very glad I had this to read during the lockdown.
July 19, 2020
DNF 42%
Got 42% of the way in and honestly, I'm sick of it. It reads like a series of unfortunate events. No silver lining, and still no real explanation as to exactly why he's in there and why they've made the game so hard when they're supposed to be saving people. It's just daft.
Got 42% of the way in and honestly, I'm sick of it. It reads like a series of unfortunate events. No silver lining, and still no real explanation as to exactly why he's in there and why they've made the game so hard when they're supposed to be saving people. It's just daft.
September 15, 2020
Some changes
I didn’t live the resolution of the big problem from the last book with a new character coming out of nowhere. Oh well. This book also did some other things I didn’t love with character levels and in party bickering. I get it’s for the story and I’m still in but just was one of my least favorite books In the series
I didn’t live the resolution of the big problem from the last book with a new character coming out of nowhere. Oh well. This book also did some other things I didn’t love with character levels and in party bickering. I get it’s for the story and I’m still in but just was one of my least favorite books In the series
December 4, 2020
Good book
The quick start of this book made me go back and make sure I did not skip a book, but then it explained where it was and then got right to it. This was interesting but had different goals for the characters than the previous books. This is a good series, I recommend it.
The quick start of this book made me go back and make sure I did not skip a book, but then it explained where it was and then got right to it. This was interesting but had different goals for the characters than the previous books. This is a good series, I recommend it.
March 10, 2021
First five books wiped out in one fell swoop
While part of the appeal of an epic story is the triumph over adversity, in a lit RPG narrative where the whole genre is dedicated to character development it is a catastrophic trope to invalidate the work or five books in one fell swoop. I’m wondering why I even read the first five books; I won’t be reading any more.
While part of the appeal of an epic story is the triumph over adversity, in a lit RPG narrative where the whole genre is dedicated to character development it is a catastrophic trope to invalidate the work or five books in one fell swoop. I’m wondering why I even read the first five books; I won’t be reading any more.
August 17, 2020
More of the same garbage
The ND continues to grow more time incompetent. The book reads less like a story and more like a random collection of scenes. Things continue to happen for no reason. I'm done with the absolute sh!tshow this series has been. Refuse to read anymore.
The ND continues to grow more time incompetent. The book reads less like a story and more like a random collection of scenes. Things continue to happen for no reason. I'm done with the absolute sh!tshow this series has been. Refuse to read anymore.
April 20, 2022
Main character is a wuss
Pretty good story but the main character kind of ruins it with not wanting to kill. Almost quit reading the series because of this. Frustrating. When you are in a dungeon you kill. Common sense. Stupid writing there.
Pretty good story but the main character kind of ruins it with not wanting to kill. Almost quit reading the series because of this. Frustrating. When you are in a dungeon you kill. Common sense. Stupid writing there.
June 18, 2020
Well enough
Loss of one star as the character development could be better, some good twists in the plot redeems a pleasant read
Loss of one star as the character development could be better, some good twists in the plot redeems a pleasant read
June 27, 2020
Another great story
The plot thickens and the depth of characters continue to grow. I couldn't put it down and finished it in one day. Ready for the next one.
The plot thickens and the depth of characters continue to grow. I couldn't put it down and finished it in one day. Ready for the next one.
January 25, 2022
could not finish
July 14, 2023
I'm begging the MC to get a little dog in him! 👍🏽👍🏽
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