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Silver Fox & The Western Hero #3
Warrior Forsworn
Forged in Fire
Miraculously, Alex had survived the crucible of combat and emerged victorious, earning the right to attend Dragon Academy.
But his trials had only begun.
For Alex had dared the unthinkable.
A despised Ruidian entering Dragon Academy was an abomination the school’s elite would stop at nothing to destroy, eager to cripple or kill him if they possibly could.
Even worse, Alex’s mentor was notorious for throwing his disciples into the thick of any conflict, no matter how unfair the odds.
Alex knew only two paths lay before him:
To be forged in the fires of his enemies’ hate into a killing blade capable of cutting down all his foes…
Or to be hammered into slag, never to rise again.
Eager for a fast-paced Wuxia/LitRPG adventure filled with deadly adversaries, exotic adventures, and mighty cultivators fighting for the power to topple kingdoms? Then read on!
Miraculously, Alex had survived the crucible of combat and emerged victorious, earning the right to attend Dragon Academy.
But his trials had only begun.
For Alex had dared the unthinkable.
A despised Ruidian entering Dragon Academy was an abomination the school’s elite would stop at nothing to destroy, eager to cripple or kill him if they possibly could.
Even worse, Alex’s mentor was notorious for throwing his disciples into the thick of any conflict, no matter how unfair the odds.
Alex knew only two paths lay before him:
To be forged in the fires of his enemies’ hate into a killing blade capable of cutting down all his foes…
Or to be hammered into slag, never to rise again.
Eager for a fast-paced Wuxia/LitRPG adventure filled with deadly adversaries, exotic adventures, and mighty cultivators fighting for the power to topple kingdoms? Then read on!
460 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 20, 2020
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October 13, 2021
Fcuk yeah, this was such a kickass read!!
May 24, 2020
While this book currently has the wrong title on Goodreads, I suppose that can be forgiven considering the book dropped three days ago.
This was an incredibly satisfying continuation of the SF&TWH saga, to the point that I blew threw it in a day. "Magic schoolhouse" is a fun trope, and while this book didn't delve to far into that aspect, it was present. One of my gripes of the previous novel was that it didn't really deal with the fates of the characters of the first novel, so I was glad that their stories were furthered, though off screen.
While this book is great, in and of itself, I am very excited for the foundations it set for an even more epic 4th book. I am excited to see the reunion of Alex, the Alchemist, and his daughter, and to see how Alex continues to deal with the wide array of enemies he has accrued.
I bought this book and read it in a day. I'm looking forward to devouring the next the same way.
This was an incredibly satisfying continuation of the SF&TWH saga, to the point that I blew threw it in a day. "Magic schoolhouse" is a fun trope, and while this book didn't delve to far into that aspect, it was present. One of my gripes of the previous novel was that it didn't really deal with the fates of the characters of the first novel, so I was glad that their stories were furthered, though off screen.
While this book is great, in and of itself, I am very excited for the foundations it set for an even more epic 4th book. I am excited to see the reunion of Alex, the Alchemist, and his daughter, and to see how Alex continues to deal with the wide array of enemies he has accrued.
I bought this book and read it in a day. I'm looking forward to devouring the next the same way.
May 30, 2020
Fantastic read for those who love the intricacies of cultivation books
Loving these books, exactly what I was looking for in a cultivation series! The protagonist is human and the limitations but upon himself and the world make sense, bit fan of the pacing too! Overall 5 stars, excited for the next one!
Loving these books, exactly what I was looking for in a cultivation series! The protagonist is human and the limitations but upon himself and the world make sense, bit fan of the pacing too! Overall 5 stars, excited for the next one!
January 20, 2021
Good But ...
The story is engaging, the protagonist is (usually) entertaining, and the secrets of the setting are intriguing.
However, there are three major problems with this book.
1 The society presented is fundamentally unstable, due to a combination of graft, hypocrisy, and delusion that should collapse the empire into a millennium of internal conflict within two generations.
2 The people of the empire are so craven, greedy, bigotted, hypocritical, and treacherous that I do not care if they all die in a fire. They are unworthy of my sympathy and unworthy of the protagonist's aid.
3 The protagonist lost most of his intellect between books. For no discernible reason, he spends the first half of this volume making foolish errors he deliberately avoided in both previous volumes.
Weakest volume so far. Skim the content.
The story is engaging, the protagonist is (usually) entertaining, and the secrets of the setting are intriguing.
However, there are three major problems with this book.
1 The society presented is fundamentally unstable, due to a combination of graft, hypocrisy, and delusion that should collapse the empire into a millennium of internal conflict within two generations.
2 The people of the empire are so craven, greedy, bigotted, hypocritical, and treacherous that I do not care if they all die in a fire. They are unworthy of my sympathy and unworthy of the protagonist's aid.
3 The protagonist lost most of his intellect between books. For no discernible reason, he spends the first half of this volume making foolish errors he deliberately avoided in both previous volumes.
Weakest volume so far. Skim the content.
July 25, 2020
Great writing but cliffhanger
I really enjoyed the book, but for some reason authors tend to include cliffhangers at the end...a perfectly fine ending had to be f..... up almost in the last paragraph, almost as if it is an overriding itch the author has to satisfy against his/her better knowledge...if author wants people to read on, include a first chapter of new book...cliffhangers there are perfectly acceptable to any reader.
I really enjoyed the book, but for some reason authors tend to include cliffhangers at the end...a perfectly fine ending had to be f..... up almost in the last paragraph, almost as if it is an overriding itch the author has to satisfy against his/her better knowledge...if author wants people to read on, include a first chapter of new book...cliffhangers there are perfectly acceptable to any reader.
August 29, 2020
First was great, downhill from there
I really enjoyed the starting premise but it went downhill from the 1st book. Too many of the stories rules were broken just for the sake of some extra tension. Also in the 3rd book an almost incessant repetition of some of the plot points. I wish I could read more but I barely made it through book 3
I really enjoyed the starting premise but it went downhill from the 1st book. Too many of the stories rules were broken just for the sake of some extra tension. Also in the 3rd book an almost incessant repetition of some of the plot points. I wish I could read more but I barely made it through book 3
November 7, 2021
So so, bad planning
I enjoyed the first two novels, but I find this novel very badly planned out, when it came to the fights.
The MC has game changing abilities that other people his level, don't have yet, but he stopped using them .
I enjoyed the first two novels, but I find this novel very badly planned out, when it came to the fights.
The MC has game changing abilities that other people his level, don't have yet, but he stopped using them .
May 30, 2020
Alert
First, my review: “This was a fun book. I am glad that I read it. You should try it too.”
Over the past year it has become apparent that my reviews are somewhat antagonistic and I apologize to those of you that have taken offense. I think I had hoped to change peoples’ minds about reviewing works of art and that seems to have backfired spectacularly. However, I am still going to be true to myself and write what I believe.
To the author: Thank you for this chance to escape reality and enjoy the world you created! Keep up the good work.
To my fellow reviewers: Messaging me and reviewing my reviews is as productive as trying to shovel water out of the ocean. Stop. I get it. Let’s just all live peacefully.
To potential readers: Art needs to be experienced at an individual level. You are the only one that can determine what you like and don’t like. Don’t let others make that decision for you. You should definitely read the book and completely ignore all of the reviews. You are a much better judge of what you will like than anyone here.
Cheers
First, my review: “This was a fun book. I am glad that I read it. You should try it too.”
Over the past year it has become apparent that my reviews are somewhat antagonistic and I apologize to those of you that have taken offense. I think I had hoped to change peoples’ minds about reviewing works of art and that seems to have backfired spectacularly. However, I am still going to be true to myself and write what I believe.
To the author: Thank you for this chance to escape reality and enjoy the world you created! Keep up the good work.
To my fellow reviewers: Messaging me and reviewing my reviews is as productive as trying to shovel water out of the ocean. Stop. I get it. Let’s just all live peacefully.
To potential readers: Art needs to be experienced at an individual level. You are the only one that can determine what you like and don’t like. Don’t let others make that decision for you. You should definitely read the book and completely ignore all of the reviews. You are a much better judge of what you will like than anyone here.
Cheers
May 28, 2020
Only issue is that the books make me wait.
See, it's very well paced and written, with excellent quality world building if you understand intriguing. Well, having a basic understanding of other cultures wouldn't hurt.
I'm afraid my only concern is... well, I have a reading retention that blew them out of the scale for sats in high school, despite my dyslexic and dysgraphia.
So I speed read, but I don't apply myself as much as our hero does. I also may mis minor issues like spelling, due to my leaning disorder.
I still over all recommend it, as it was well paced. Very well formatted, and I've read all 3 without being bored.
If that's not an upvote you should reevaluate you lack of lexicon.
See, it's very well paced and written, with excellent quality world building if you understand intriguing. Well, having a basic understanding of other cultures wouldn't hurt.
I'm afraid my only concern is... well, I have a reading retention that blew them out of the scale for sats in high school, despite my dyslexic and dysgraphia.
So I speed read, but I don't apply myself as much as our hero does. I also may mis minor issues like spelling, due to my leaning disorder.
I still over all recommend it, as it was well paced. Very well formatted, and I've read all 3 without being bored.
If that's not an upvote you should reevaluate you lack of lexicon.
September 21, 2020
Whoohoo! A Breathrough Hit!
Multiple-definition puns FTW!
This fantastic addition to the excellent cultivation series is all you could hope for. Solid actions scenes! Personal growth, drama, despair, romance, exultation! Secrets revealed! More players added to the board! Utterly captivating to the point where I’m giving up sleep to finish books!
Seriously, if you have ever had any interest in cultivation series or LitRPG books then you need to read this gem of a series. Definitely recommended (15+)
Multiple-definition puns FTW!
This fantastic addition to the excellent cultivation series is all you could hope for. Solid actions scenes! Personal growth, drama, despair, romance, exultation! Secrets revealed! More players added to the board! Utterly captivating to the point where I’m giving up sleep to finish books!
Seriously, if you have ever had any interest in cultivation series or LitRPG books then you need to read this gem of a series. Definitely recommended (15+)
May 28, 2020
Can I give it more stars?
These books just become better and better. The pace ever quickening and challenging the reader not to skip ahead. I found this book impossible to put down and had to fight not to constantly try to read ahead. Absolutely amazing novel. Story, characters, plot, narrative, pacing; all immense and now my favorite series. Hurry with the next novel as you’re cliffhangers are killing me!
These books just become better and better. The pace ever quickening and challenging the reader not to skip ahead. I found this book impossible to put down and had to fight not to constantly try to read ahead. Absolutely amazing novel. Story, characters, plot, narrative, pacing; all immense and now my favorite series. Hurry with the next novel as you’re cliffhangers are killing me!
June 8, 2020
Still good but getting stale..
The author managed to keep the story and growth going forward well but there is a repeating theme that is taking over the narrative in a negative manner. Alex loses everything and everyone hates him copy paste. I am hoping the next book doesn't repeat this cycle and has him face new challenges other than people that just hate him based on his race alone.
The author managed to keep the story and growth going forward well but there is a repeating theme that is taking over the narrative in a negative manner. Alex loses everything and everyone hates him copy paste. I am hoping the next book doesn't repeat this cycle and has him face new challenges other than people that just hate him based on his race alone.
May 1, 2023
Action!
I should have reviewed the first two, but was too busy reading to take the time. So far, this is my second favorite cultivation series. Right behind another series focusing on a boy named Lindon. It is close though. I am thoroughly amazed at how action packed this series is. The writing is fantastic and the main character never gets to rest. Where most books have one big fight to cap the story, this series will have 4 or 5 throughout. Truly enjoyable to read.
I should have reviewed the first two, but was too busy reading to take the time. So far, this is my second favorite cultivation series. Right behind another series focusing on a boy named Lindon. It is close though. I am thoroughly amazed at how action packed this series is. The writing is fantastic and the main character never gets to rest. Where most books have one big fight to cap the story, this series will have 4 or 5 throughout. Truly enjoyable to read.
May 30, 2020
Although these books aren't my usual taste, I find them oddly compelling. This world is unrelentingly brutal and I'm not sure of Alex's chances, but if he has finally figured out that he can't "play the fool" and survive he may make it. How many times does he note his naivete yet backslides with disastrous consequences?
Well, he's locked on a path now; a quiet life isn't possible so absolute lethal brutality to all those who threaten him and his is the only way. An appropriate if irksome cliffhanger ends this installment, so hopefully he comes out swinging in the next book.
Well, he's locked on a path now; a quiet life isn't possible so absolute lethal brutality to all those who threaten him and his is the only way. An appropriate if irksome cliffhanger ends this installment, so hopefully he comes out swinging in the next book.
May 28, 2020
Awesome Cultivation Story
Very good character progression, MC is not OP, and the action is continuous. The only negative is the flowery and repetitive descriptions at times. Not always, but enough to make me want to skip ahead a few pages to get back to the action. Looking forward to the next book.
Very good character progression, MC is not OP, and the action is continuous. The only negative is the flowery and repetitive descriptions at times. Not always, but enough to make me want to skip ahead a few pages to get back to the action. Looking forward to the next book.
June 8, 2020
Great book
A big step up from book 2 where the MC takes no end of abuse. There's still times he's abused in this book but his power rapidly advances and he starts taking the abuse to his enemies. Really fun to see him start to come out on top in his fights. Can't wait for the next book and the long awaited reunion with friends from the first book.
A big step up from book 2 where the MC takes no end of abuse. There's still times he's abused in this book but his power rapidly advances and he starts taking the abuse to his enemies. Really fun to see him start to come out on top in his fights. Can't wait for the next book and the long awaited reunion with friends from the first book.
June 16, 2020
Excellent addition to the series.
This book builds upon the previous two books in this series with plot twists, great character interaction and awesome fight scenes. I really like the way the author is able to build strength in the character without overpowering him. The suspense is maintained from beginning to end! Awesome!
This book builds upon the previous two books in this series with plot twists, great character interaction and awesome fight scenes. I really like the way the author is able to build strength in the character without overpowering him. The suspense is maintained from beginning to end! Awesome!
June 20, 2020
A glorification in racism
For all that the story is beautifully devised. Throughout the entire series nothing but hatred is displayed to the main character by the majority of Society. And instead of trying to overcome this the main character seems to always be ashamed of himself in some form or another vindicating what Society thinks of him.
For all that the story is beautifully devised. Throughout the entire series nothing but hatred is displayed to the main character by the majority of Society. And instead of trying to overcome this the main character seems to always be ashamed of himself in some form or another vindicating what Society thinks of him.
June 27, 2020
Wow!
Best of the series so far. If you are a fan of Kung fu movies, wuxia cultivation novels then you can't miss this series.
There were some misspelled words (reported through Kindle), a few small plot/developmental holes that the editor should have caught, but they are smallish and it's much more complete than the previous two books (which are great reads as well).
Best of the series so far. If you are a fan of Kung fu movies, wuxia cultivation novels then you can't miss this series.
There were some misspelled words (reported through Kindle), a few small plot/developmental holes that the editor should have caught, but they are smallish and it's much more complete than the previous two books (which are great reads as well).
July 6, 2020
Very entertaining Story
This story of a despised white guy trying to live in a xenophobic cultivating oriental world is fantastic. Unfortunately the Author goes to far with the MC powers at times. It also makes no sense why he is ever afraid of lesser opponents at times. Interesting Read
This story of a despised white guy trying to live in a xenophobic cultivating oriental world is fantastic. Unfortunately the Author goes to far with the MC powers at times. It also makes no sense why he is ever afraid of lesser opponents at times. Interesting Read
January 3, 2021
Brilliant!
It's probably shameful, on my part, that I have reached book 3 before leaving a review, but I have been so engrossed that I haven't stopped reading. Lockdown good for something, other than the obvious one. Despite these books having wuxia/litRPG roots , they prove that the written word is still the King. Excellent read, on to the next!
It's probably shameful, on my part, that I have reached book 3 before leaving a review, but I have been so engrossed that I haven't stopped reading. Lockdown good for something, other than the obvious one. Despite these books having wuxia/litRPG roots , they prove that the written word is still the King. Excellent read, on to the next!
February 9, 2021
Another great and enjoyable read thanks author love how character improves in his skills hear and gains new one's, well written fun and joyful read.
Only minar complaint is how comes to some knowledge about things seeming from nowhere, love how litrpg elements are done hear it's excellent.
(And romance coming just not for me preferred fox girl as love interest personally.)
Only minar complaint is how comes to some knowledge about things seeming from nowhere, love how litrpg elements are done hear it's excellent.
(And romance coming just not for me preferred fox girl as love interest personally.)
January 5, 2022
It's really good, except the repeat paragraphs
I swear there was at least 100 paragraphs reviewing how the MC needs a cycling technique that he doesn't know how he'll get.
The pacing is formulaic as well. Yet another breakthrough. Towards the end the author does better at mixing things up.
Otherwise great plot. Likeable MC. OP without being OP
Otherwise, this
I swear there was at least 100 paragraphs reviewing how the MC needs a cycling technique that he doesn't know how he'll get.
The pacing is formulaic as well. Yet another breakthrough. Towards the end the author does better at mixing things up.
Otherwise great plot. Likeable MC. OP without being OP
Otherwise, this
June 3, 2020
I love this series of Silver Fox
The Silver Fox series does not disappoint. It is a fast paced book. I love ooks that show the subjects learning skills and beating the odds against those that would destroy them. I look forward to book 4.
The Silver Fox series does not disappoint. It is a fast paced book. I love ooks that show the subjects learning skills and beating the odds against those that would destroy them. I look forward to book 4.
June 18, 2020
Hard to put down
Very interesting read. Full of action with a lot of potential for more. Only thing i dislike about it is that the cultivation is confusing and sometimes the scenes get disconjointed. Overall a very entertaining read
Very interesting read. Full of action with a lot of potential for more. Only thing i dislike about it is that the cultivation is confusing and sometimes the scenes get disconjointed. Overall a very entertaining read
June 24, 2020
The best so far.
This without doubt the best book of the series. The style, the prose, the syntax and the story drag you in and suddenly the book is finished and it’s daylight again.
This without doubt the best book of the series. The style, the prose, the syntax and the story drag you in and suddenly the book is finished and it’s daylight again.
July 23, 2020
A good story that I enjoyed reading. But the character did do some uncharacteristic stupid actions, just for the sake of advancing the story. If the main character does everything smart, then does a very stupid thing. The smart readers will notice and be pissed at the writer.
August 4, 2020
I've been enjoying this series so far, though I'm still not entirely sure where the personal appeal comes from. I'll add the series to the spreadsheet so I remember to look for book 4 and see what becomes of Alex as he grows more powerful.
August 28, 2020
Awesome storytelling!!! Felt like I was part of the hero's journey. Can't wait for next book.
Recommend to everyone. The hero drives into challenge after challenge through the fear and doubt. Great work!!! Thanks fire shark g your imagination with us.
Recommend to everyone. The hero drives into challenge after challenge through the fear and doubt. Great work!!! Thanks fire shark g your imagination with us.
September 22, 2020
Really turn a twisting good book
Shop many turns and twist to the point that I was lost in the storm of the battles and intrigue and finally at the ends it all makes such captivating since. This book was so good that I finished it in a single day.
Shop many turns and twist to the point that I was lost in the storm of the battles and intrigue and finally at the ends it all makes such captivating since. This book was so good that I finished it in a single day.
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