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Rise to Omniscience #8
Sunscorch
Pentagon has been defeated, although Morgan’s fight has not yet reached its end. New and old enemies are converging, threatening the hard-won peace achieved with this latest victory.
When he is attacked unexpectedly, Morgan finds himself on his own, forced to pick between two difficult choices. War is on the horizon, World Beasts are rising, and everything Morgan has worked to achieve is crumbling around him.
Will he finally reach the very Pinnacle of power, or will he fail and fall before the might of those who wish to see him dead?
Warning: This book contains profanity, gore, and content that may not be suitable for children. This book also contains GameLit elements, such as stat sheets, a form or leveling, and experience gain.
When he is attacked unexpectedly, Morgan finds himself on his own, forced to pick between two difficult choices. War is on the horizon, World Beasts are rising, and everything Morgan has worked to achieve is crumbling around him.
Will he finally reach the very Pinnacle of power, or will he fail and fall before the might of those who wish to see him dead?
Warning: This book contains profanity, gore, and content that may not be suitable for children. This book also contains GameLit elements, such as stat sheets, a form or leveling, and experience gain.
554 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 10, 2020
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March 24, 2022
This is where we're getting some serious LitRPG payoff. So powerful that Morgan becomes an actual God. Fortunately, there are lots of gods out to snuff him and there's plenty of future clean-up action after we take out the massive World Beast.
Reality-shifting, continent-crushing, death-defying omniscience ahead.
And we also get the low-level stuff too, or RELATIVELY low-level stuff on the side.
I can't say which I like more, so I'll just say I'm really into this. Big action, big magic, epic-epic quests, and it's all fairly light-hearted.
Reality-shifting, continent-crushing, death-defying omniscience ahead.
And we also get the low-level stuff too, or RELATIVELY low-level stuff on the side.
I can't say which I like more, so I'll just say I'm really into this. Big action, big magic, epic-epic quests, and it's all fairly light-hearted.
December 14, 2020
Best book so far!
I'm a little worried that the next book won't build upon this books momentum. So much happens in this book. Hope the last two books give this series a fitting conclusion.
I'm a little worried that the next book won't build upon this books momentum. So much happens in this book. Hope the last two books give this series a fitting conclusion.
September 13, 2022
Power creep and repetetive fights made this a bit less enjoyable.
May 23, 2025
This is the eighth book in a series and I'm still reading it, which indicates a certain affection on my part. It started so well, but it's been on a gradual downhill slide since.
The writing is very weak, with unconvincing dialog, badly constructed sentences and paragraphs, and ridiculous politics on the part of ... everyone.
The book is structured as alternating chapters between different points of view (and generally locations as well). Since the vast majority of the book is combat scenes, this means the reader is continually switching from one combat to another, breaking up the flow of both combats.
In addition, in most of the combat scenes, the combatants decide to "take the combat seriously", which, fine. Until the same combatant does the same thing again, later in the same combat. How many times can you take your metaphorical gloves off in the same fight? But then, if you're fighting a literal god who nearly killed you a few days before, wouldn't it make sense to start off seriously?
The power levels in this series have done what they seem to in many long-running LitRPG series: become entirely meaningless. The protagonist is as strong as plot, and the numbers assigned to that strength are functionally meaningless. What, after all, is the practical difference between an Intelligence of 1621 and 1648? These changes are never even attested as making a concrete difference in the plot. And of course every ally and enemy of the protagonist is so far above the power of every character in early books as to be entirely unrecognizable. After all, the power of the challenges must rise in lockstep with the power of the heroes.
There is some actual character development, both for the protagonist and for supporting characters. Some long-running restrictions are surmounted and some long-existing goals are met. If we're conceiving the series as having a typical three-act structure, this eems to be the start of Act 3. There are still problems, but solutions are beginning to seem attainable.
The series started quite well, with characters and plots I cared about. And over time, it has devolved into a mess. I'll probably buy the omnibus edition that includes the last two volumes in the series, but that purchase won't happen until it's on a significant sale. Should you read this series? Maybe, especially if you pick up the first omnibus cheaply. But there's no reason other than inertia to continue beyond that.
The writing is very weak, with unconvincing dialog, badly constructed sentences and paragraphs, and ridiculous politics on the part of ... everyone.
The book is structured as alternating chapters between different points of view (and generally locations as well). Since the vast majority of the book is combat scenes, this means the reader is continually switching from one combat to another, breaking up the flow of both combats.
In addition, in most of the combat scenes, the combatants decide to "take the combat seriously", which, fine. Until the same combatant does the same thing again, later in the same combat. How many times can you take your metaphorical gloves off in the same fight? But then, if you're fighting a literal god who nearly killed you a few days before, wouldn't it make sense to start off seriously?
The power levels in this series have done what they seem to in many long-running LitRPG series: become entirely meaningless. The protagonist is as strong as plot, and the numbers assigned to that strength are functionally meaningless. What, after all, is the practical difference between an Intelligence of 1621 and 1648? These changes are never even attested as making a concrete difference in the plot. And of course every ally and enemy of the protagonist is so far above the power of every character in early books as to be entirely unrecognizable. After all, the power of the challenges must rise in lockstep with the power of the heroes.
There is some actual character development, both for the protagonist and for supporting characters. Some long-running restrictions are surmounted and some long-existing goals are met. If we're conceiving the series as having a typical three-act structure, this eems to be the start of Act 3. There are still problems, but solutions are beginning to seem attainable.
The series started quite well, with characters and plots I cared about. And over time, it has devolved into a mess. I'll probably buy the omnibus edition that includes the last two volumes in the series, but that purchase won't happen until it's on a significant sale. Should you read this series? Maybe, especially if you pick up the first omnibus cheaply. But there's no reason other than inertia to continue beyond that.
December 20, 2020
Still good!
Long series but it's still good.
There were more typos this time I think, but the story moved along and progressed well. Still despise the 14 year old who, no matter how many times she almost dies (or puts others in more danger, or gets people killed) she insists on "helping".
Spoilers past this point:
I'm a little confused why the MC is so hell bent on getting Sarah back using Golds plan...when he already has a deal to bring her back with the Author. It's just odd that he never mentions that plan, and doesnt keeps saying things like "if I dont succeed I'll never get Sarah back!"...but he's already on track to do that even if Golds plan fails. It would just take a little longer.
Long series but it's still good.
There were more typos this time I think, but the story moved along and progressed well. Still despise the 14 year old who, no matter how many times she almost dies (or puts others in more danger, or gets people killed) she insists on "helping".
Spoilers past this point:
I'm a little confused why the MC is so hell bent on getting Sarah back using Golds plan...when he already has a deal to bring her back with the Author. It's just odd that he never mentions that plan, and doesnt keeps saying things like "if I dont succeed I'll never get Sarah back!"...but he's already on track to do that even if Golds plan fails. It would just take a little longer.
January 1, 2021
Another great addition to the series.
This series has been all but impossible to put down. I first picked up book 1 about a week and a half ago and I'm sure my wife is quite fed up with me by now lol. I can say my only real gripe is Sarah, throughout the series the Author never really had me liking her character much. I'd describe her best as a real life Karen lol. He should have given Kathrine a real chance I think. With that being said, the cliffhanger he left us with at the end here has me excited about what the reborn Sarah will be like in the next book. Well done Mr. Oster, Keep them coming!!
This series has been all but impossible to put down. I first picked up book 1 about a week and a half ago and I'm sure my wife is quite fed up with me by now lol. I can say my only real gripe is Sarah, throughout the series the Author never really had me liking her character much. I'd describe her best as a real life Karen lol. He should have given Kathrine a real chance I think. With that being said, the cliffhanger he left us with at the end here has me excited about what the reborn Sarah will be like in the next book. Well done Mr. Oster, Keep them coming!!
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December 14, 2020Fabulous
The awesome display of power. The action stupendous. Just kept me rivited to this series and this book in particular. It's not very often that you get to read a damn good series. Some start off slowly and okay. And struggle to get anywhere good But this. This has had it from start to nearly end and I am looking forward to the next book. I do recommend this book series one hundred percent. I prefer to give just a little embellishment to a good story and let the recommendations speak for themselves. You will not be disappointed in this series. It's that brilliant.
The awesome display of power. The action stupendous. Just kept me rivited to this series and this book in particular. It's not very often that you get to read a damn good series. Some start off slowly and okay. And struggle to get anywhere good But this. This has had it from start to nearly end and I am looking forward to the next book. I do recommend this book series one hundred percent. I prefer to give just a little embellishment to a good story and let the recommendations speak for themselves. You will not be disappointed in this series. It's that brilliant.
February 1, 2023
Morgan must get stronger willing to go thru trials face guardians of the wells to succeed .
Morgan races against time to get to three different wells in order to gain ultimate power an strength to defeat a god an resurrect his beloved Sarah from death . He only has two weeks to do so . If he fails he dies permanently .Also four world beast decide to surface at this time for dominance of Fealand .An a coupe from the gnomes race for single rule over Fealand an defeating three other races for intimate control .recommend reading excellent series .
Morgan races against time to get to three different wells in order to gain ultimate power an strength to defeat a god an resurrect his beloved Sarah from death . He only has two weeks to do so . If he fails he dies permanently .Also four world beast decide to surface at this time for dominance of Fealand .An a coupe from the gnomes race for single rule over Fealand an defeating three other races for intimate control .recommend reading excellent series .
December 12, 2020
Another Homerun!
Aaron knocks another book out of the park! Thrilling read and great character progression! Loved the longer length and wouldn’t mind an even longer book! All the details and fighting scenes are fantastically put together. Would definitely read an Arbor and Morgan story about their training. Looking forward to more. Sad the end is near but excited to see it finish!
Aaron knocks another book out of the park! Thrilling read and great character progression! Loved the longer length and wouldn’t mind an even longer book! All the details and fighting scenes are fantastically put together. Would definitely read an Arbor and Morgan story about their training. Looking forward to more. Sad the end is near but excited to see it finish!
December 14, 2020
Nice Job
I really enjoyed reading this book. I was sad that there was no back and forth between Morgan and Arbor. I was looking forward to there being some sort of give and take between the two. You name dropping Arbor at the end of the last book is the reason why I have read all of the books in the Land of Elementals series. I think a crossover with the two of them would be a great idea. I can’t wait for the next book in the series!
I really enjoyed reading this book. I was sad that there was no back and forth between Morgan and Arbor. I was looking forward to there being some sort of give and take between the two. You name dropping Arbor at the end of the last book is the reason why I have read all of the books in the Land of Elementals series. I think a crossover with the two of them would be a great idea. I can’t wait for the next book in the series!
December 18, 2020
Ultimate Evolution
This is the book we've been waiting for. The final evolution, the stage at which Morgan breaks through. And not only Morgan, we find the rest of the team: Grace, Katherine, Elyssa etc. all find new stores of strength. But the next fights are just that much harder, and I look forward to seeing how they overcome them. Gold is still an ass though, so that doesn't change.
This is the book we've been waiting for. The final evolution, the stage at which Morgan breaks through. And not only Morgan, we find the rest of the team: Grace, Katherine, Elyssa etc. all find new stores of strength. But the next fights are just that much harder, and I look forward to seeing how they overcome them. Gold is still an ass though, so that doesn't change.
December 10, 2020
A king is born...
Oh my goodness.
Absolutely, undoubtably, amazing.
The author NEEDS more love, he has delivered once again. He continues to make sure each instalment is better than the last .
Not to mention the sheer scale of this novel alone is fantastic.
If you’re reading this review then you already know what you’re in for by now.
And as I always say.
Do not miss this!
Oh my goodness.
Absolutely, undoubtably, amazing.
The author NEEDS more love, he has delivered once again. He continues to make sure each instalment is better than the last .
Not to mention the sheer scale of this novel alone is fantastic.
If you’re reading this review then you already know what you’re in for by now.
And as I always say.
Do not miss this!
December 12, 2020
Great fun...skipped a lot of the battle descriptions.
There is a lot to like in this book and the plot is as intriguing as usual but I would say that the additional length is all from the pages upon pages of battle scenes. Just got really repetitive after a while but I am still excited for the next.
There is a lot to like in this book and the plot is as intriguing as usual but I would say that the additional length is all from the pages upon pages of battle scenes. Just got really repetitive after a while but I am still excited for the next.
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October 1, 2021The battle scenes at times are so ridiculously long that I count them as book filler. Those same battle scenes especially the big one at the end also suffer from a major case a "why didn't he do that along time ago?!". There is a good continuation of the story in here once you slog through the repetitive battle scenes.
December 12, 2020
amazing
i absolutely loved it. it was a great read that i couldn’t put down it had my attention fixed on it all the way until i finished and was sad there wasn’t more to read but i can’t wait to read book 9 keep up the good work 👍🏻👍🏻
i absolutely loved it. it was a great read that i couldn’t put down it had my attention fixed on it all the way until i finished and was sad there wasn’t more to read but i can’t wait to read book 9 keep up the good work 👍🏻👍🏻
December 19, 2020
Give me more!
As always this was a great book! Morgan finally gets reunited with the person he can't live without! The Age of Ancients preview is going to kill me until it comes out!
As always this was a great book! Morgan finally gets reunited with the person he can't live without! The Age of Ancients preview is going to kill me until it comes out!
August 5, 2021
Great book
I like the book series a lot. I liked the power ups and the character development as well. Would have liked to see other side characters take a bigger role but overall good read.
I like the book series a lot. I liked the power ups and the character development as well. Would have liked to see other side characters take a bigger role but overall good read.
December 11, 2020
Amazing
As with all of the others, this book was incredible. I especially loved how long it was. Can't wait for more!
As with all of the others, this book was incredible. I especially loved how long it was. Can't wait for more!
December 11, 2020
Very good read
I enjoyed reading this book very much and would recommend it highly to anyone that like litRPG type of books.
I enjoyed reading this book very much and would recommend it highly to anyone that like litRPG type of books.
December 14, 2020
Love this series!
Reading each book is a great new jump. This one has some important character events and is the penultimate volume.
Reading each book is a great new jump. This one has some important character events and is the penultimate volume.
December 14, 2020
Great Book!
This book is my favorite in this series! An extremely good book, and I am very excited for the ones to come.
This book is my favorite in this series! An extremely good book, and I am very excited for the ones to come.
December 18, 2020
Just as amazing as all the other books, still waiting for Morgan to get with Katherine though.
December 19, 2020
Wow just
That is amazing the book was so good in the beginning to the end well thought out and no graphics not unturned good fights
That is amazing the book was so good in the beginning to the end well thought out and no graphics not unturned good fights
December 23, 2020
Great book
Great book great series. The first couple ones are a little cringe worthy with the childish romance, but everything else is great fun!
Great book great series. The first couple ones are a little cringe worthy with the childish romance, but everything else is great fun!
January 23, 2021
Love the powercreep in this series.
I'm kind of sad there is only going to be 2 more books in this series. But can't wait for them to be here all the same
I'm kind of sad there is only going to be 2 more books in this series. But can't wait for them to be here all the same
September 14, 2021
The story progressing is what keeps me reading, but I just skip the endless fights.
October 11, 2021
Faeland is really cool adds depth to the series.
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