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Underworld #6
Scorching Sun
Passing through the Vampire Gate, Elorion enters the true heart of the Underworld for the first time. The sooner he completes his mission, the sooner he and the girls can return home. The task is impossible at his current level, so he follows the lich down the only viable path. A path laden with bodies and blood.
358 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 10, 2021
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February 13, 2021
Whuftah
Incredibly crunchy, like getting a degree in Math. But that’s mainly because the numbers are...epic.
Huge fights, massive destruction, interesting minor characters, and awesome skill leveling. Solid character development for the MC and good plot movement.
Glad I bought it. More please?
Incredibly crunchy, like getting a degree in Math. But that’s mainly because the numbers are...epic.
Huge fights, massive destruction, interesting minor characters, and awesome skill leveling. Solid character development for the MC and good plot movement.
Glad I bought it. More please?
February 15, 2021
Author progression I am impressed
I find it rare to find an author progress their skills through a series . I enjoyed the first few books but found some of the dialogue childish and upon opening this book I imagined much of the pages to be eaten away by skills and empty narrative but I was wrong this story is fantastic and I really look forward to the next book !!
I find it rare to find an author progress their skills through a series . I enjoyed the first few books but found some of the dialogue childish and upon opening this book I imagined much of the pages to be eaten away by skills and empty narrative but I was wrong this story is fantastic and I really look forward to the next book !!
March 6, 2021
Excellent
After 3-4 books in some series I start to lose interest. Have no fear it only gets better from here.
After 3-4 books in some series I start to lose interest. Have no fear it only gets better from here.
March 16, 2021
Wow...so good...makes my top 10 LITRPG
Such a good book! So rare to find characters with personalities that distinguish them, that stay true to their characters. So rare to find a book with harsh realities that doesn't have excessive swearing, sex, and political agenda's. And then, to top it off it's a nice LONG story with massive plot progression and character development, an excellent character development system, and an interestingly unique world!
I HIGHLY recommend this series to anyone who enjoys fantasy, LITRPG, and even Sci-Fi (not really any sci-fi but I think it's different enough from normal fantasy to interest people who normally are "meh" about fantasy novels).
This book has no swearing I can remember, no gratuitous sex scenes, no harems, and no political leanings either left or right. It's just a great story done in the LITRPG fashion ( lots of numbers, character sheets, and mechanics to quantify and explain things as if they were a video game )
There's even a little romance and a main character whom I can respect who isn't perfect.
Great job Apollos Thorne, this series is now vying for the position of "favorite series" I've read!
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Such a good book! So rare to find characters with personalities that distinguish them, that stay true to their characters. So rare to find a book with harsh realities that doesn't have excessive swearing, sex, and political agenda's. And then, to top it off it's a nice LONG story with massive plot progression and character development, an excellent character development system, and an interestingly unique world!
I HIGHLY recommend this series to anyone who enjoys fantasy, LITRPG, and even Sci-Fi (not really any sci-fi but I think it's different enough from normal fantasy to interest people who normally are "meh" about fantasy novels).
This book has no swearing I can remember, no gratuitous sex scenes, no harems, and no political leanings either left or right. It's just a great story done in the LITRPG fashion ( lots of numbers, character sheets, and mechanics to quantify and explain things as if they were a video game )
There's even a little romance and a main character whom I can respect who isn't perfect.
Great job Apollos Thorne, this series is now vying for the position of "favorite series" I've read!
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February 12, 2021
Amazing Series!!
If you enjoy LitRPG, and have not tried the underworld series. You have missed out...get reading!!!! One of the best series out there.
If you enjoy LitRPG, and have not tried the underworld series. You have missed out...get reading!!!! One of the best series out there.
March 5, 2021
Great follow-up to an already fantastic series.
I am not the biggest fan of tournament arcs as they tend to focus too much on other people so that detracted a bit from the book; but I liked the new cast of characters that were introduced and hope to see more of them going forward.
We continue to experience more of the world underneath ours and I love everything that Thorne has shown us of different species cultures, lives, and worlds.
The power scales keep getting bigger and bigger I am totally on board the expansiveness of it all. This was both the end of an arc and the beginning of another and foreshadowing for the future speaks of something great for those at Sanctuary.
This has been the best so far and am eagerly awaiting the next book.
I am not the biggest fan of tournament arcs as they tend to focus too much on other people so that detracted a bit from the book; but I liked the new cast of characters that were introduced and hope to see more of them going forward.
We continue to experience more of the world underneath ours and I love everything that Thorne has shown us of different species cultures, lives, and worlds.
The power scales keep getting bigger and bigger I am totally on board the expansiveness of it all. This was both the end of an arc and the beginning of another and foreshadowing for the future speaks of something great for those at Sanctuary.
This has been the best so far and am eagerly awaiting the next book.
February 11, 2021
Another phenomenal addition to my favourite series!
Mr Thorne has done it again with this book. The characters both developed and introduced are believable with the power scales adjusting appropriately to the previous stories.
However the best section of this book is the world building, developing the underworld from a dangerous world into a developed and sophisticated world that is still terrifyingly dangerous!
***MINOR SPOILER***
My only gripe is the way in which Elorion spends master level orbs, I feel that his spending could cause the local economy to collapse!
Mr Thorne has done it again with this book. The characters both developed and introduced are believable with the power scales adjusting appropriately to the previous stories.
However the best section of this book is the world building, developing the underworld from a dangerous world into a developed and sophisticated world that is still terrifyingly dangerous!
***MINOR SPOILER***
My only gripe is the way in which Elorion spends master level orbs, I feel that his spending could cause the local economy to collapse!
February 12, 2021
A great LitRPG tale
I've really enjoyed this series so far. I like that while Elorion is powerful, he is pushed all the time, and not just one hitting Everything. I found entry in the series to be fun, but with a healthy dose of moral quandary. Is it indeed acceptable to destroy entire towns of vampire, simply because one can? What happens when some vampires are shown to be good souls, despite their abusive culture? Will we get to see suck jokes? Its worth reading to find out.
I've really enjoyed this series so far. I like that while Elorion is powerful, he is pushed all the time, and not just one hitting Everything. I found entry in the series to be fun, but with a healthy dose of moral quandary. Is it indeed acceptable to destroy entire towns of vampire, simply because one can? What happens when some vampires are shown to be good souls, despite their abusive culture? Will we get to see suck jokes? Its worth reading to find out.
February 13, 2021
Amazing
Another amazing book to continue on the series. I literally had to force myself to put the book down or I'd have never slept and would have missed work. Kept me reading until the very end. Great ending to the current arc and leaves you desiring the next book to come out asap so the story continues and we can see the continuing development of Elorion and Aeris and everyone in Sanctuary.
Another amazing book to continue on the series. I literally had to force myself to put the book down or I'd have never slept and would have missed work. Kept me reading until the very end. Great ending to the current arc and leaves you desiring the next book to come out asap so the story continues and we can see the continuing development of Elorion and Aeris and everyone in Sanctuary.
February 18, 2021
Best of the series so far
This has to be the best of the series, by far. The first ones do have a nice cadence to the story, but seemed like middle school children playing an rpg. This one has more emotion and a thought out process. It shows that love isn't a single emotion and that can be felt to only one person.
The action in this book is a lot better than just overpowering a fireball. It is like this MC grew up really fast and became an adult in one book. I am looking forward to the next one to see if Thorne builds on this.
This has to be the best of the series, by far. The first ones do have a nice cadence to the story, but seemed like middle school children playing an rpg. This one has more emotion and a thought out process. It shows that love isn't a single emotion and that can be felt to only one person.
The action in this book is a lot better than just overpowering a fireball. It is like this MC grew up really fast and became an adult in one book. I am looking forward to the next one to see if Thorne builds on this.
March 28, 2021
4,5 stars.
Easily the best book in the series so far , i wasn't expecting this level of awesomeness for real, the plot was tight, the writing was flowing, the progression of the main character whether be it emotional or physical was cool , the action scenes were outstanding and very satisfying, the side characters were interesting .... it's a nice feeling when something exceed your expectation.
Easily the best book in the series so far , i wasn't expecting this level of awesomeness for real, the plot was tight, the writing was flowing, the progression of the main character whether be it emotional or physical was cool , the action scenes were outstanding and very satisfying, the side characters were interesting .... it's a nice feeling when something exceed your expectation.
August 9, 2021
Best book in the series yet. The beginning was not the best, but it quickly ramped up. Multiple times I was left going 'What? Huh? How? Did that...?" I mean, this book was wild. Things can't be the same after this. Not possible. Our hero....is he still a hero? I guess? I don't even know anymore. It's great. This book could have ended multiple times and been great, but it kept going and just got better.
February 11, 2021
He’s done it again!
Dunno how he keeps churning out one great book after another but it just keeps happening! The story progression with its aspects of action, suspense emotion thrown around kept me hooked to the point I couldn’t physically put it down! (Hopefully my job doesn’t see this post lol) 10/10 am recommending this to everyone/anyone into LitRPG style writing!
Dunno how he keeps churning out one great book after another but it just keeps happening! The story progression with its aspects of action, suspense emotion thrown around kept me hooked to the point I couldn’t physically put it down! (Hopefully my job doesn’t see this post lol) 10/10 am recommending this to everyone/anyone into LitRPG style writing!
February 11, 2021
Best book in the series
It hard to write a review as I don’t want to give any information about this great story out before anyone reads it. Getting to see the larger underworld was awesome. Seeing that not everyone was a monster that was just out for themselves gave the story much needed depth.
It hard to write a review as I don’t want to give any information about this great story out before anyone reads it. Getting to see the larger underworld was awesome. Seeing that not everyone was a monster that was just out for themselves gave the story much needed depth.
February 12, 2021
Best one yet
I love the depths of emotion this book showed in the characters. I was worried for a while that there was no way this book would end well with all the craziness going on, but I loved the way it got all tied together at the end. This book definitely has me looking at the whole series in a new light.
I love the depths of emotion this book showed in the characters. I was worried for a while that there was no way this book would end well with all the craziness going on, but I loved the way it got all tied together at the end. This book definitely has me looking at the whole series in a new light.
February 14, 2021
best of series yet
Dang this is easily the best book in the series in terms of action and the surrounding world and chars interaction and just awesome story and enjoyable reading. I think I'm few.weeks I might reread this last book. And already waiting for the next to come! Awesome work Mr Thorne
Dang this is easily the best book in the series in terms of action and the surrounding world and chars interaction and just awesome story and enjoyable reading. I think I'm few.weeks I might reread this last book. And already waiting for the next to come! Awesome work Mr Thorne
February 11, 2021
Primordial
I’ve been feeling a bit burnt out with reading lately. Having trouble finishing any book. I read this one in a day because I couldn’t put it down. I love the story and the story telling. Now comes the worst part waiting for the next installment
I’ve been feeling a bit burnt out with reading lately. Having trouble finishing any book. I read this one in a day because I couldn’t put it down. I love the story and the story telling. Now comes the worst part waiting for the next installment
February 11, 2021
Great book
Great book, I'm excited to see which way the sires will go. I feel like it took a while for this book to come out. It was worth the wait but I hope the next one is not far off.
Great book, I'm excited to see which way the sires will go. I feel like it took a while for this book to come out. It was worth the wait but I hope the next one is not far off.
February 12, 2021
Unreal
This series just goes from strength to strength. I always drop whatever I'm reading when a new one is released, and I'm never once disappointed. Probably my favorite book series ever, and I've read several hundred at this point.
This series just goes from strength to strength. I always drop whatever I'm reading when a new one is released, and I'm never once disappointed. Probably my favorite book series ever, and I've read several hundred at this point.
February 12, 2021
Solid add to the series. So crunchy!
This latest book in the series added real progression to the storyline, and solid development both of the main character and to the world of the Underworld. Couldn't put it down!
This latest book in the series added real progression to the storyline, and solid development both of the main character and to the world of the Underworld. Couldn't put it down!
February 13, 2021
Fantastic read
I read this in such a short time, not because it was a short book, but because it's one of my favorite series... I couldn't put it down. Thank you for another incredible book 😁
I read this in such a short time, not because it was a short book, but because it's one of my favorite series... I couldn't put it down. Thank you for another incredible book 😁
February 14, 2021
Elorian takes Vamp world!
The next great installment of the Underworld series focuses on Elorian's journey through vampire lands and the perils of dealing with that world. Its a wild ride and I don't want to spoil anything so just go and get it now!
The next great installment of the Underworld series focuses on Elorian's journey through vampire lands and the perils of dealing with that world. Its a wild ride and I don't want to spoil anything so just go and get it now!
February 27, 2021
It keeps getting better
This series just keeps getting better. Read this book very quickly and might get the audible when it comes out. Definitely a series to try if you haven't yet. Looking forward to the next book.
This series just keeps getting better. Read this book very quickly and might get the audible when it comes out. Definitely a series to try if you haven't yet. Looking forward to the next book.
March 29, 2021
Love this series
Such a great series and I'm enjoying the power scaling and the constant character development. I can't wait to see how things progress or what the matriarchs have planned for the group and what this new area the lich wants to bring elorion for training. Can't wait or the next book. Write faster Apollos! Lol
Such a great series and I'm enjoying the power scaling and the constant character development. I can't wait to see how things progress or what the matriarchs have planned for the group and what this new area the lich wants to bring elorion for training. Can't wait or the next book. Write faster Apollos! Lol
February 10, 2021
Book 7 please
Read it in one go could not put it down. Would recommend the series to anyone who like litrpgs and Cannot wait for the next instalment.
Read it in one go could not put it down. Would recommend the series to anyone who like litrpgs and Cannot wait for the next instalment.
February 11, 2021
Great Series
This is one of my favorite series. I have enjoyed every book so far and have re-read them many times. Great characters and story, I am looking forward to the next one.
This is one of my favorite series. I have enjoyed every book so far and have re-read them many times. Great characters and story, I am looking forward to the next one.
February 11, 2021
Best work yet
Excellent take on the series. And a perfect set up for the next book. Really looking forward to the base building.
Excellent take on the series. And a perfect set up for the next book. Really looking forward to the base building.
February 11, 2021
Wow
Great book like usual. I started reading it but had to force myself to put it down round 1 am due to work the next day. It was worth the sleepless night
Great book like usual. I started reading it but had to force myself to put it down round 1 am due to work the next day. It was worth the sleepless night
February 11, 2021
Great book
I find myself enthralled by the magic system of this book, I never thought I would have enjoyed a shapeshifter power so much.
I find myself enthralled by the magic system of this book, I never thought I would have enjoyed a shapeshifter power so much.
February 12, 2021
Amazing story continuing
An An amazing book series with the continuing plot many unexpected twist and turns in this book definitely of must read series for any fans of lit rpg that like a little bit of unexpected twist and turns and some darkness but lots of really good stuff I don't wanna put any spoilers out there but anyone looking for an excellent series should definitely try this 1 out
An An amazing book series with the continuing plot many unexpected twist and turns in this book definitely of must read series for any fans of lit rpg that like a little bit of unexpected twist and turns and some darkness but lots of really good stuff I don't wanna put any spoilers out there but anyone looking for an excellent series should definitely try this 1 out
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