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Legend of the Arch Magus #1-2
Legend of the Arch Magus: Publisher's Pack 1
Contains The Expansion (book one) and The Upheaval (book two) of the Legend of the Arch Magus series.
An Arch Magus dies, only to find himself in the body of a young man in a medieval kingdom. He finds out that he is the second son of a Duke, exiled to a desolated town by his own family. Shackled by the notorious reputation of his new shell, he tries his best to develop his domain, implementing new policies and innovations, leading his subjects to prosperity. In this world where magic is undeveloped, he shall once again pave a new path.
An Arch Magus dies, only to find himself in the body of a young man in a medieval kingdom. He finds out that he is the second son of a Duke, exiled to a desolated town by his own family. Shackled by the notorious reputation of his new shell, he tries his best to develop his domain, implementing new policies and innovations, leading his subjects to prosperity. In this world where magic is undeveloped, he shall once again pave a new path.
14 pages, Audible Audio
First published April 30, 2019
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September 27, 2022
The audiobook was really good!😭 I didn't expect to get invested in the story so hard.
July 4, 2020
An isekai with Cardboard characters, but somehow oddly charming.
A powerful Mage dies, but rather than stay dead he wakes-up in the body of a young noble in charge of a small somewhat destitute territory. Determined to improve the town and reverse the bad reputation of his body's former occupant, the mage has his work cut out for him.
On to the review part.... And.... Well.... Lets be honest, neither the MC or any other character really has much depth to them. The Author has tried with a few characters, but much of the time there is little helping it, most of them are just bits of cardboard. Even so I wasn't bored. The story sets a rapt pace and hurdles along with with almost Sim-City like vibes. There wasn't any real tension in the story, but this let of the pressure a bit so that the empire building could go full steam.
In the end this won't likely be a series I'll be returning to but it was overall an easy read and despite its many faults oddly charming.
A powerful Mage dies, but rather than stay dead he wakes-up in the body of a young noble in charge of a small somewhat destitute territory. Determined to improve the town and reverse the bad reputation of his body's former occupant, the mage has his work cut out for him.
On to the review part.... And.... Well.... Lets be honest, neither the MC or any other character really has much depth to them. The Author has tried with a few characters, but much of the time there is little helping it, most of them are just bits of cardboard. Even so I wasn't bored. The story sets a rapt pace and hurdles along with with almost Sim-City like vibes. There wasn't any real tension in the story, but this let of the pressure a bit so that the empire building could go full steam.
In the end this won't likely be a series I'll be returning to but it was overall an easy read and despite its many faults oddly charming.
January 6, 2023
This was a smooth listen. This is one of my favourite genres so I'm very used to seeing the reincarnation trope (which is getting a bit overused if I must say so myself). This book is very similar to all those other ones yes but there are minute differences that set it apart and makes it well worth the read.
I for one am quite taken by the world building, I wasn't confused or overwhelmed at any point and I became really invested in the growth of the main character, Lark. I was also really interested to see the approach the author would take for the MC to redeem himself from the past actions of the previous owner of his body because the story doesn't work if this doesn't come into play. There are a million ways to go about it and although it was a bit similar to other books I've read it was unique enough that I was satisfied with the story.
My only big problem with this book(s) is that it could've been just one book. There was no reason for it to be split into two separate books. Honestly, it would have been a lot more wholesome if it were. I can't imagine buying the first book for this as a physical copy because with how fast it finished I would have thrown a fit, plus the chapters were also super short but I don't really mind it that much. You can totally read/listen to this in one sitting, the reason it took me so long was because I was listening to other books in between.
Also, the narrator read this book reaaallly slow. It was so slow I had to bump the speed up to 1.5x which is something I don't like to do because it usually distorts the narrators voice so bad. This book however was a first for me.
I for one am quite taken by the world building, I wasn't confused or overwhelmed at any point and I became really invested in the growth of the main character, Lark. I was also really interested to see the approach the author would take for the MC to redeem himself from the past actions of the previous owner of his body because the story doesn't work if this doesn't come into play. There are a million ways to go about it and although it was a bit similar to other books I've read it was unique enough that I was satisfied with the story.
My only big problem with this book(s) is that it could've been just one book. There was no reason for it to be split into two separate books. Honestly, it would have been a lot more wholesome if it were. I can't imagine buying the first book for this as a physical copy because with how fast it finished I would have thrown a fit, plus the chapters were also super short but I don't really mind it that much. You can totally read/listen to this in one sitting, the reason it took me so long was because I was listening to other books in between.
Also, the narrator read this book reaaallly slow. It was so slow I had to bump the speed up to 1.5x which is something I don't like to do because it usually distorts the narrators voice so bad. This book however was a first for me.
January 5, 2023
Great Litrpg if you like town building and it was also very nice to have an MC that was not whiney or overly introspective. The only detraction was that the MC was a bit OP and you never really feel like he is in danger of failing. Lots of development paths not seen in other books and the author does a great of weaving several plot lines together effectively.
May 7, 2023
Lark Marcus is a god. A god of war. A God of agriculture. A god of magic. Chosen one, Gary Stu, Dao of luck, these tropes undersell the sheer level and overwhelming degree to which an MC can be overpowered. Even Saitama bows at the master's feet. Even Chuck Norris... Well you get the gag.
The point is that omniscience is a handy little tool to keep in your back pocket. Lark Markus is such a skilled general that he can hunt the generic 'merely' overpowered enemy army with 6:1 odds and call it training. 10:1? That's a morning workout.
2 stars because even as a 2 pack, the book is too short, and because the writing itself needs an editor. Desperately. I cannot tell you how hard I cringed reading this parody of bad anime English dubs.
Still, once you put aside your preconceived notions about this being a reincarnation thing and accept it as what it really is (Saitamas dad the alchemist general flexing on his little boy) and, assuming you can get 80% into the book, it's almost good. Or maybe my brain melted when i wasn't looking. Who knows. People who enjoyed Main Character Hides His Strength and Solo Leveling may enjoy this book, and vice versa.
The point is that omniscience is a handy little tool to keep in your back pocket. Lark Markus is such a skilled general that he can hunt the generic 'merely' overpowered enemy army with 6:1 odds and call it training. 10:1? That's a morning workout.
2 stars because even as a 2 pack, the book is too short, and because the writing itself needs an editor. Desperately. I cannot tell you how hard I cringed reading this parody of bad anime English dubs.
Still, once you put aside your preconceived notions about this being a reincarnation thing and accept it as what it really is (Saitamas dad the alchemist general flexing on his little boy) and, assuming you can get 80% into the book, it's almost good. Or maybe my brain melted when i wasn't looking. Who knows. People who enjoyed Main Character Hides His Strength and Solo Leveling may enjoy this book, and vice versa.
June 28, 2024
Audio: 5 Stars, great job, tons of voices, not easy!
Story: Ok....it is not amazing but definitely entertaining. The story is LONG and SLOW paced, so if you want something full of fights and adventure, this is not the book for you. There is a balance between town growing and fights. I also know that some readers might not like that he is overpowered, but I don't mind that since he shows intelligence and tactics behind using his powers. Onto my next adventure, Happy Readings!!!
Story: Ok....it is not amazing but definitely entertaining. The story is LONG and SLOW paced, so if you want something full of fights and adventure, this is not the book for you. There is a balance between town growing and fights. I also know that some readers might not like that he is overpowered, but I don't mind that since he shows intelligence and tactics behind using his powers. Onto my next adventure, Happy Readings!!!
September 20, 2020
I really enjoy books with a competent protagonist, who gets things done.
They are powerful, but well written. They also don't force opinions, or try to emotionally blackmail the reader into liking something.
I will be continuing the series.
3/5 Stars
They are powerful, but well written. They also don't force opinions, or try to emotionally blackmail the reader into liking something.
I will be continuing the series.
3/5 Stars
November 13, 2025
This is a fun book. There's always something about an OP main character that I find enjoyable. Probably consider it a guilty pleasure of mine. Overall the book has good world building and fun characters. It's definitely not a revolutionary plot, but again, it's still enjoyable.
September 22, 2020
Interesting read. I will continue reading the series
September 23, 2020
Decent fantasy yarn
November 14, 2020
I’ve been looking for something like this forever and I was not disappointed. Loved loved loved.
December 30, 2022
Phenomenal kick-off to the series, love the audible narrator.
November 2, 2023
Love the Narrator, really bringing this series to light
April 29, 2024
i truly don’t know how to rate this accurately because even though it’s not good writing, the world is interesting and i was still interested in continuing the series
May 10, 2024
Well-written and fast-paced. If you enjoyed "How I Got Reincarnated as a Slime" anime and enjoy that style of storytelling, then this is for you!
July 19, 2024
Really enjoyed this. Listened to it on a solo 9 hour drive, and I was so captivated that I never felt sleepy.
October 14, 2024
Entertains kingdom building. Not much else
June 4, 2025
It's like a good Isekai anime, not super stressful.
October 18, 2025
Medieval fantasy capitalism with an OP protagonist, the novel.
May 10, 2022
This book had shown up multiple times as a recommendation based on other things I had read/listened to, but each time I dismissed it given the absurd cover. It looks like a children's book. After ignoring it for a couple of years, I finally gave it a shot and I was not disappointed. Imagine the most powerful wizard (who is also immensely accomplished with a sword) being transported into the second son of a duke, governing a small out of the way unprosperous town. He immediately transforms that town, its people, and the opinions of anyone who matters into believing that this second son may be the most important individual in the kingdom. A thoroughly enjoyable story. I am immediately moving on to the next books in the series.
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