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Arbor, now a member of the Nobility, heads off to his manor to begin his new life as a Viscount. The fate of his sister, whose search is now aided by his noble status, plagues his every waking moment. When a nearby village head pleads for his aid in dealing with a dangerous monster, Arbor jumps at the opportunity, glad for the distraction.
Little does he know that he is walking directly into a trap, one set by beings hellbent on his destruction. A trap that will attract not only him, but his little sister as well.
Warning: Contains mild profanity, gore, and some content that may not be suitable for children.
Little does he know that he is walking directly into a trap, one set by beings hellbent on his destruction. A trap that will attract not only him, but his little sister as well.
Warning: Contains mild profanity, gore, and some content that may not be suitable for children.
- GenresFantasy
384 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 6, 2020
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August 8, 2020
Pretty good almost excellent
Overall,
This book and this series is for the most part very solid. The characters are well developed and the world building is solid. The only reason, I didnt give it a 5 is that the author unfortunately has a bad habit of introducing very improbable and unnecessary situations. The whole thing with the lizards made no sense. The MCs sister is trying to rescue him but can seem to make forward progress because there are giant lizards massed across the border. She drives at 50+ miles per hour for an entire day but can't find an opening because they are so bunched together. So then she uses her very dangerous mental magic. Basic math says that this would never happen. Also even the slightest use of her magic turns her in to a sociopath. This doesn't make since because the author states like a 1000 time that magic has to be used gradually because there are natural limiters.
Overall,
This book and this series is for the most part very solid. The characters are well developed and the world building is solid. The only reason, I didnt give it a 5 is that the author unfortunately has a bad habit of introducing very improbable and unnecessary situations. The whole thing with the lizards made no sense. The MCs sister is trying to rescue him but can seem to make forward progress because there are giant lizards massed across the border. She drives at 50+ miles per hour for an entire day but can't find an opening because they are so bunched together. So then she uses her very dangerous mental magic. Basic math says that this would never happen. Also even the slightest use of her magic turns her in to a sociopath. This doesn't make since because the author states like a 1000 time that magic has to be used gradually because there are natural limiters.
August 7, 2020
Okay. You’re probably wondering how on Earth I could’ve read this book before release. It’s ‘cause I’m a beta-reader. Personally, I loved this book. As usual with Oster’s books, I was engrossed until the end. I would have to agree with Josh that this is one of the most underrated series ever. If it were to ever catch the light of day, it would spread like a wildfire. (in a good way, I assure you.)
I assure you, if you read this book or any other series of Aaron’s, (except maybe The Rules, that has gotten a lot of mixed reviews, I loved it though.) you will not be disappointed, well...you will, when the book ends and you realize that you have to wait for the next book to come out. 😂 Lol, trust me, give this series a shot, it’s great. The magic system is awesome as well.
I assure you, if you read this book or any other series of Aaron’s, (except maybe The Rules, that has gotten a lot of mixed reviews, I loved it though.) you will not be disappointed, well...you will, when the book ends and you realize that you have to wait for the next book to come out. 😂 Lol, trust me, give this series a shot, it’s great. The magic system is awesome as well.
August 15, 2020
Another good book in the series
I'd read another in this series but I'm skeptical of how it will go based off the ending in this book.
Spoilers past this point.
Bit annoyed with the lack of resolution in this book and it ending how it did. I like the series the MC has been thrust into so maybe it will be ok, but no idea how that's gonna work. Dragging his reunion with his sister into another book is also a bit tedious, that really should have happen by the end of book 1. Meh.
I'd read another in this series but I'm skeptical of how it will go based off the ending in this book.
Spoilers past this point.
Bit annoyed with the lack of resolution in this book and it ending how it did. I like the series the MC has been thrust into so maybe it will be ok, but no idea how that's gonna work. Dragging his reunion with his sister into another book is also a bit tedious, that really should have happen by the end of book 1. Meh.
August 6, 2020
One of the most underrated story’s out there.
In a few words. This book, just like the first two was absolutely amazing. However, what amazes me is the fact each one is better than the last in the most speculator way. The same can also be said for the other ongoing series the author has.
(Rise to omniscience in particular)
So If you want a series that Truly does the genre justice and an author who will continuously deliver. Look no further!
In a few words. This book, just like the first two was absolutely amazing. However, what amazes me is the fact each one is better than the last in the most speculator way. The same can also be said for the other ongoing series the author has.
(Rise to omniscience in particular)
So If you want a series that Truly does the genre justice and an author who will continuously deliver. Look no further!
September 9, 2021
This is a really cool series. The MC is awesome. I just want to kill his sister and I’m not sure if that is good writing or not. She is completely intolerable and she has magic that makes her even more insufferable. I’m worried that we are going to get too many plot lines going on in the next book. I need some consolidation or for some of these characters to die so that we can revisit the plot in Rampage when things were more simple.
August 19, 2024
Least fun in the series. The female main characters are written to act horribly annoying though all three in very different ways. There’s no positive character development. The forced change of the love interest is unfortunate, I really dislike the new direction. On top of all that the book stops right in the middle of everything, no doubt so that the reader continues on to the next book in the series coasting on the fun that book 1 and 2 were.
August 7, 2020
Another Homerun!!
Aaron does it again! Another great story from his unique universe. Arbor grows in power and needs to in order to keep up with his growing list of enemies. Excited for the next one. I love how all his books are interconnected. I can’t wait to find out more with the next installment of this series and the next book in Aaron’s “Somerset” universe!
Aaron does it again! Another great story from his unique universe. Arbor grows in power and needs to in order to keep up with his growing list of enemies. Excited for the next one. I love how all his books are interconnected. I can’t wait to find out more with the next installment of this series and the next book in Aaron’s “Somerset” universe!
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August 15, 2020A good read
Normally I’m super annoyed by the change in view points in a book because I get extremely invested in the MC. Not so much here. The author and created multiple complex characters that I can’t wait to see how develops further in the next book which I’ll be waiting for with bated breath.
Normally I’m super annoyed by the change in view points in a book because I get extremely invested in the MC. Not so much here. The author and created multiple complex characters that I can’t wait to see how develops further in the next book which I’ll be waiting for with bated breath.
September 8, 2020
Almost gave this book 4 stars for ending on a huuuuge cliffhanger. Had I known I'd have waited until the next book came out to read this one. Still, it was a fast-moving ton of fun and the poor hero has the problem of too many women that like him and trauma that keeps him from really considering them romantically. Kind of a refreshing change.
October 14, 2020
Shocking ending
This book is a great new installment to the series but what truly stuck out is at the end of the book where “Worlds collide”.Very excited for the next book and possible a cross over with Morgan of the Rise to the Omniscience series.
This book is a great new installment to the series but what truly stuck out is at the end of the book where “Worlds collide”.Very excited for the next book and possible a cross over with Morgan of the Rise to the Omniscience series.
March 29, 2023
origin (land of the elementals, book 3)
This was a good book series. I like the series enough to read all of the books. I’m looking forward to reading the fourth book in the installment of this series. It has lots of action and great character development.
This was a good book series. I like the series enough to read all of the books. I’m looking forward to reading the fourth book in the installment of this series. It has lots of action and great character development.
October 4, 2020
Keep them coming
Once I start any of your books, I can’t stop until I finish reading them. I hope you have a big back and forth with Arbor and Morgan. Can’t wait for the next book!
Once I start any of your books, I can’t stop until I finish reading them. I hope you have a big back and forth with Arbor and Morgan. Can’t wait for the next book!
November 2, 2020
MorePlease!
About to start looking for more books since I have to wait for the next ones in these series. Love these books and this one is great.
About to start looking for more books since I have to wait for the next ones in these series. Love these books and this one is great.
November 23, 2020
Oh snap
Things are going down. I don't want to spoil anything for anyone but I can say that the ending was real twisty turby. I loved it!
Things are going down. I don't want to spoil anything for anyone but I can say that the ending was real twisty turby. I loved it!
March 19, 2021
Oh come on !
Mr Peter the first three books were great . But the next book is tba so not fair . Especially at the point u ended book 3 !
Mr Peter the first three books were great . But the next book is tba so not fair . Especially at the point u ended book 3 !
September 14, 2021
Pretty crazy ending!
Wow, this one was just crazy as hell. It was so good to see Arbor kicking ass, but he still has a way to go before he masters his magic and himself.
Wow, this one was just crazy as hell. It was so good to see Arbor kicking ass, but he still has a way to go before he masters his magic and himself.
May 20, 2021
another amazing read
this book was so great once i started reading i couldn’t put it down and i can’t wait for the next book to come out and see where arbors story goes. keep up the good work
this book was so great once i started reading i couldn’t put it down and i can’t wait for the next book to come out and see where arbors story goes. keep up the good work
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