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The Accidental Champion #4
CivCEO 4
The time is now. Ever since he first set foot in Liora, Charles had to suffer the Tradesmen’s criminal practices, but now is the time for him to strike back and take them down for good.
But as our dear Champion gets ready to make his move, his plans are smashed to bits. While he counted on his trading with Liskoa to bring him the money needed to fund his retaliation, he can only watch as a pirate ship sinks one of his vessels, cutting off the cash coming in.
As it turns out, those pirates received their orders from a city under Tradesmen management. Willing to investigate the matter, Charles decides to pay the place a visit. Maybe there’s a way he can sway the guildmaster and get him in his pocket, just like he did with Tanders… His hopes quickly vanish when he finds that two factions are really governing the city, and none is interested in challenging the status quo. Thankfully, not all is lost. Working on a side operation, Charles manages to secure some gunpowder that might allow him to research cannon technology, which could arm his ships and improve the defenses of Brightwinds…
Join Charles as the borders of his small empire continue to expand, threatening to gobble up that of an allied force. Join him as yet another advisor slot opens, allowing him to finally appoint a Spymaster and create an intelligence network to help him subvert his enemies.
But as our dear Champion gets ready to make his move, his plans are smashed to bits. While he counted on his trading with Liskoa to bring him the money needed to fund his retaliation, he can only watch as a pirate ship sinks one of his vessels, cutting off the cash coming in.
As it turns out, those pirates received their orders from a city under Tradesmen management. Willing to investigate the matter, Charles decides to pay the place a visit. Maybe there’s a way he can sway the guildmaster and get him in his pocket, just like he did with Tanders… His hopes quickly vanish when he finds that two factions are really governing the city, and none is interested in challenging the status quo. Thankfully, not all is lost. Working on a side operation, Charles manages to secure some gunpowder that might allow him to research cannon technology, which could arm his ships and improve the defenses of Brightwinds…
Join Charles as the borders of his small empire continue to expand, threatening to gobble up that of an allied force. Join him as yet another advisor slot opens, allowing him to finally appoint a Spymaster and create an intelligence network to help him subvert his enemies.
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First published May 4, 2020
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July 13, 2020
An improvement over the last book, the character seems to have gotten back to what made it interesting to read on the first novel in the series.
Not a lot of 4X happening this time around though, with the exception of some minor additions just to make sure it stays genre appropriate.
Not a lot of 4X happening this time around though, with the exception of some minor additions just to make sure it stays genre appropriate.
June 21, 2020
Awesome
Awesome
Binge worthy
Good ending to book 4.
I am really hoping there will be a book 5 bc I really want to see what happens next.
Awesome
Binge worthy
Good ending to book 4.
I am really hoping there will be a book 5 bc I really want to see what happens next.
August 1, 2025
Ayeeee
The tyrants are no more 🥳🎉
Here's to hoping human greed won't rear its ugly head again any time soon
The tyrants are no more 🥳🎉
Here's to hoping human greed won't rear its ugly head again any time soon
June 22, 2020
Big Fan of the Series
But....
I rated the first three books 5/5 but unfortunately I didn't get the same feeling from this one, everything seemed to be rushed, it was enjoyable at times, for sure, new discoveries made etc, but I just felt like we were rushing from one point to another, constantly, I didn't feel as immersed in this story as I did in the others, a good read, but a let down all the same, I hope the author can redeem what they've lost from the first three titles.
But....
I rated the first three books 5/5 but unfortunately I didn't get the same feeling from this one, everything seemed to be rushed, it was enjoyable at times, for sure, new discoveries made etc, but I just felt like we were rushing from one point to another, constantly, I didn't feel as immersed in this story as I did in the others, a good read, but a let down all the same, I hope the author can redeem what they've lost from the first three titles.
August 19, 2020
It was pretty good, basically the same feel as the last 3 books. It does feel like Charles gets everything handed to him in this book, not that unusual for the series but a little more extreme than the others.
I am not sure but this might be the last book in the series. It does leave everything mostly wrapped not like some of the lit series I have read while giving some room if they want to create a new series or add to this one.
I am not sure but this might be the last book in the series. It does leave everything mostly wrapped not like some of the lit series I have read while giving some room if they want to create a new series or add to this one.
December 6, 2020
Another exciting exploration of the litrpg / progression fantasy series. Page turning, exciting, and leaves you guessing at each step. It also inspired me to play a game of civ 5 which I have not done in over a year. The author continues the world building by adding new features, quest paths, and the ending is extremely exciting; as if a game of EU4 or Civ5 was reaching a turning point. I am excited to read the next book and see what else the author has in store for the MC and the universe.
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I take back my criticisms from my review of
Book 3. The MC took an honorable route that is not colonialism. More than that, he spent a lot of time being honorable and dismantling an oppressive capitalist system that already existed in the world. Leaving room for the creation of nation states and alliances to prevent the formation of other oppressive NPC states to fill the power vacuum left by the destruction of the Trade Guide NPC's.
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I take back my criticisms from my review of
Book 3. The MC took an honorable route that is not colonialism. More than that, he spent a lot of time being honorable and dismantling an oppressive capitalist system that already existed in the world. Leaving room for the creation of nation states and alliances to prevent the formation of other oppressive NPC states to fill the power vacuum left by the destruction of the Trade Guide NPC's.
July 16, 2020
Excellent!
A very excellent series that catches your attention immediately! One of my dreams was to someday be a trader in a Star ship and though this will not happen in my lifetime, this series made me feel as if I were a part of well developed trading future. The main character is well developed and the series is from his point of view. The supporting characters are well developed also, and the storyline moves fluidly from the beginning to the end and continuation of a trading empire. This series will make you want to keep reading until the last book is read. Forget about eating or bathroom breaks, lol!!!
A very excellent series that catches your attention immediately! One of my dreams was to someday be a trader in a Star ship and though this will not happen in my lifetime, this series made me feel as if I were a part of well developed trading future. The main character is well developed and the series is from his point of view. The supporting characters are well developed also, and the storyline moves fluidly from the beginning to the end and continuation of a trading empire. This series will make you want to keep reading until the last book is read. Forget about eating or bathroom breaks, lol!!!
November 19, 2022
Interesting as the story introduces a rather new genre: Civilization manager. Unfortunately, the author seems not to know the genre well himself which results in having the characters act very naive and stupid. The world is extremely two dimensional and flat. The main character is supposed to be a genius but keeps acting like an impulsive bufoon throughout the entire series. Business talk, constant bribes and an utter incomprehension of the feelings of others dominate the series.
June 13, 2020
Escalation of the finest order
With a slight shift in focus early on, the author manages to reinvigorate their world in a way that masterfully drags you further into the unfolding story. New alliances, new peoples to meet and some good old fashioned fighting made this a fantastic read.
With a slight shift in focus early on, the author manages to reinvigorate their world in a way that masterfully drags you further into the unfolding story. New alliances, new peoples to meet and some good old fashioned fighting made this a fantastic read.
August 5, 2020
Winning the war
Everything has been leading up to this, and Charles finds himself suddenly on the verge of openly declaring war on the tradesmen.
I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the growth aspect of this book. Not nearly as much fighting as my normal fare, yet just as enjoyable.
Everything has been leading up to this, and Charles finds himself suddenly on the verge of openly declaring war on the tradesmen.
I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the growth aspect of this book. Not nearly as much fighting as my normal fare, yet just as enjoyable.
March 8, 2022
I continue to enjoy this very different series which is focused more on world building and economics than it is on combat. This series has held me reasonably well given I tend to like combat driven stories a lot. No romance, a lot of intrigue, and we get to meet the big dragons in this book. What's not to love?
January 31, 2023
A Favorite Series
Charles is very busy with his new seaport and building new trade routes. The tradies find ways to disrupt his plans. Pesky tradies. He has to find a way to deal with them and their corrupt monopolistic ways. I like the action, humor, and intrigue. I look forward to the next book.
Charles is very busy with his new seaport and building new trade routes. The tradies find ways to disrupt his plans. Pesky tradies. He has to find a way to deal with them and their corrupt monopolistic ways. I like the action, humor, and intrigue. I look forward to the next book.
July 12, 2024
While I’ve enjoyed Karevik’s civ builder series so far, one of my biggest complaints has been its seeming lack of scaling. Enemies are continually being quelled, trade profits grow on multiple fronts, but the empire our hero leads stays small. That’s no longer the case. With the groundwork laid, everything surges ahead at breakneck speed and it’s glorious!
May 19, 2020
Sudden endings
I have never liked it when books just end suddenly. There was room for more. Unresolved questions that need to be answered. Guess we just have to wait for the next one
I have never liked it when books just end suddenly. There was room for more. Unresolved questions that need to be answered. Guess we just have to wait for the next one
May 19, 2020
Really fun
The first arc of this series is done. There is some action but this is mostly intrigue and does a great job of it. The setup at the end for the next story arc has me wanting to see what happens next
The first arc of this series is done. There is some action but this is mostly intrigue and does a great job of it. The setup at the end for the next story arc has me wanting to see what happens next
May 29, 2020
Great Story of Empire Building thru Trading
This story of a Champions World is fantastic. Our guy is building his empire through being a merchant, but first he must take on the Guild who controls it all. Great Read
This story of a Champions World is fantastic. Our guy is building his empire through being a merchant, but first he must take on the Guild who controls it all. Great Read
June 6, 2020
Good series
I've enjoyed the series and will keep reading it. That said I wish the lead character were more multidimensional. He needs to do something besides work. A girlfriend or something.
I've enjoyed the series and will keep reading it. That said I wish the lead character were more multidimensional. He needs to do something besides work. A girlfriend or something.
July 8, 2020
Keeps you turning the pages
Great continuation of the story. The MC continues to smartly plot his way through adversity. Has some good city building elements, I wanted to see more payoff from the tech and buildings that were unlocked. Overall, a great read!
Great continuation of the story. The MC continues to smartly plot his way through adversity. Has some good city building elements, I wanted to see more payoff from the tech and buildings that were unlocked. Overall, a great read!
November 11, 2021
An engaging series, with a pleasant twist. How Charles develops is surprisingly fascinating. These books somehow reduce my stress, and that is worth four stars, but it earns the stars on its own merit. Excellent narrative.
August 26, 2022
What a fun ride! And we're only halfway through the series. This book mostly tied up most loose ends. But still left many other questions. I fear it will not answer them as well in the next books when compared with the first four books, but we shall see.
May 22, 2020
A great addition to the series
I was sceptical about getting this book but it lives up to the rest of the books and is another amazing creation from this author
I was sceptical about getting this book but it lives up to the rest of the books and is another amazing creation from this author
May 22, 2020
Great book
For those that love 4x games and kingdom building this is a great continuation of the story. Not to many surprising parts of the story but still awesome to read.
For those that love 4x games and kingdom building this is a great continuation of the story. Not to many surprising parts of the story but still awesome to read.
May 26, 2020
Great book. Great series.
I really can imagine the story in my head. I feel like I'm the story myself. I can't wait for more. Keep up the awesome work. Thanks.
I really can imagine the story in my head. I feel like I'm the story myself. I can't wait for more. Keep up the awesome work. Thanks.
June 4, 2020
Good Wrap-up
Good wrap up to the series with some good and unexpected twists. Not a deep series, but definitely good for light reading.
Good wrap up to the series with some good and unexpected twists. Not a deep series, but definitely good for light reading.
June 16, 2020
Quick fun read
This series of books scratches an itch I never new I had. If you like civilizations games or building games you will enjoy this tale.
This series of books scratches an itch I never new I had. If you like civilizations games or building games you will enjoy this tale.
June 20, 2020
Responsible capitalism
Great story and some nuggets of truth. Much more thought into systems than many other from the lit rpg genre
Great story and some nuggets of truth. Much more thought into systems than many other from the lit rpg genre
July 21, 2020
Solid book, interesting finish
Another enjoyable book, some cool knew upgrades and developments. Some new systems out into place and some crafty f you tactics
Another enjoyable book, some cool knew upgrades and developments. Some new systems out into place and some crafty f you tactics
September 14, 2020
Amazing
Really great book lots of build up and a hook that keeps pulling you back in for more ten out if ten would trade again
Really great book lots of build up and a hook that keeps pulling you back in for more ten out if ten would trade again
April 12, 2021
Brilliant
It just keeps getting better and bigger in new and interesting ways. This series is never a bore. Cant wait to see what is to come.
It just keeps getting better and bigger in new and interesting ways. This series is never a bore. Cant wait to see what is to come.
April 17, 2021
Pretty good
I had put off reading this book because I needed a break from the series but once i started reading I remembered why I liked this series so much to begin with.
I had put off reading this book because I needed a break from the series but once i started reading I remembered why I liked this series so much to begin with.
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