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Aether's Revival #3
Magi's Path
Nearly everything in Gregory’s life had changed by the end of his first year at the academy. Alone at the start of his novice year, he’d gotten engaged to Yukiko Warlin and found a friend in Jenn Bean by the time the annual tournament was over.
The three of them went on to join Aether’s Guard, bringing the name of the nearly dead clan back to life. Elder Lightshield, the leader of Aether’s Guard, gave them his support and backing and Magus Dia guided them. Their training with Armsmaster Gin continued, offering a safe haven and helping to shield them from the worst tribulations that academy life could bring.
Nothing is perfect, though. Gregory, Yukiko, and Jenn had also made enemies, and faced resentment and anger from the Eternal Flame clan more than once. Weathering the troubles that Nick Shun and his friends tried to bring down on them, the three magi rose to ever greater heights.
Gregory’s second tournament included the unexpected, but welcome, arrival of Carmichael Pettit, as well as a mysterious bet between Jenn and Yukiko. At the end of the tournament, Jenn had bested Yukiko and Gregory, and the three of them held three of the top four places.
With both of their families in attendance, Gregory and Yukiko wed after the tournament. The newlywed couple would face the academy and the world as one, and with their friends and their clan, they would strive to be at the pinnacle of their class once more.
(This book contains some adult themes.)
The three of them went on to join Aether’s Guard, bringing the name of the nearly dead clan back to life. Elder Lightshield, the leader of Aether’s Guard, gave them his support and backing and Magus Dia guided them. Their training with Armsmaster Gin continued, offering a safe haven and helping to shield them from the worst tribulations that academy life could bring.
Nothing is perfect, though. Gregory, Yukiko, and Jenn had also made enemies, and faced resentment and anger from the Eternal Flame clan more than once. Weathering the troubles that Nick Shun and his friends tried to bring down on them, the three magi rose to ever greater heights.
Gregory’s second tournament included the unexpected, but welcome, arrival of Carmichael Pettit, as well as a mysterious bet between Jenn and Yukiko. At the end of the tournament, Jenn had bested Yukiko and Gregory, and the three of them held three of the top four places.
With both of their families in attendance, Gregory and Yukiko wed after the tournament. The newlywed couple would face the academy and the world as one, and with their friends and their clan, they would strive to be at the pinnacle of their class once more.
(This book contains some adult themes.)
660 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 2, 2021
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About the author
Daniel Schinhofen
66 books1,310 followersDaniel James Schinhofen is a self-published author in the burgeoning genre of LitRPG/Gamelit. He published his first book, Last Horizon: Beta, in October of 2016, and has recently published his fifteenth book. A best-selling author on Amazon multiple times, his four series have achieved name recognition in the genre. When not slavishly typing away at the next book, Daniel tries to unwind with video games, playing with his dog Sugar, or going for walks around his neighborhood. His books can be found easily via his website http://schinhofenbooks.com/. Daniel can be found via Twitter using the handle @DJSchinhofen.
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June 28, 2021
😞
Could have been better if it hadn’t been so predictable. It’s a very long book for what amounted to not much. Very few male characters and a whole bunch of subservient females to satisfy any prepubescent boys dreams who’s parents unknowingly allow them to read this book.
Had to skim a lot of the book otherwise I would have never finished.
The empire’s gambit. Isn’t interesting or feasible which is funny to me because in any other book I would have totally suspended my belief. Think quidditch, completely unbelievable. The rules are dumb and confusing. The author just uses it to create drama, but it’s still fun to read the matches in Harry Potter. This gambit game put me to sleep reading about them playing it. So I can only imagine the future battle scenes will be as boring, because you know the gambit game will be the basis to how the author will make Greg some kind of idiot savant in war.
The tournament was boring. The author told everyone what he planned and there was no excitement whatsoever. Even the bet at the end was predictable and anticlimactic.
So what you have to look forward to in reading this book series is a voyueristic ghost, large harem of pseudo independent women, and a reincarnated savior type character that the author hasn’t even explain what he is suppose to save.... sorry I forgot the protagonist is going to fix the world of its racist biases against animal people.
How? By gathering a gigantic harem of said animal girls who quite literally do anything to please the man savior. Which seems like a really odd way of changing the world by enthralling women into joining your Harem.
That’s how the world works right? This book is breaking down barriers and letting the world know that polyamory can solve any and all racial inequality. 😂
Could have been better if it hadn’t been so predictable. It’s a very long book for what amounted to not much. Very few male characters and a whole bunch of subservient females to satisfy any prepubescent boys dreams who’s parents unknowingly allow them to read this book.
Had to skim a lot of the book otherwise I would have never finished.
The empire’s gambit. Isn’t interesting or feasible which is funny to me because in any other book I would have totally suspended my belief. Think quidditch, completely unbelievable. The rules are dumb and confusing. The author just uses it to create drama, but it’s still fun to read the matches in Harry Potter. This gambit game put me to sleep reading about them playing it. So I can only imagine the future battle scenes will be as boring, because you know the gambit game will be the basis to how the author will make Greg some kind of idiot savant in war.
The tournament was boring. The author told everyone what he planned and there was no excitement whatsoever. Even the bet at the end was predictable and anticlimactic.
So what you have to look forward to in reading this book series is a voyueristic ghost, large harem of pseudo independent women, and a reincarnated savior type character that the author hasn’t even explain what he is suppose to save.... sorry I forgot the protagonist is going to fix the world of its racist biases against animal people.
How? By gathering a gigantic harem of said animal girls who quite literally do anything to please the man savior. Which seems like a really odd way of changing the world by enthralling women into joining your Harem.
That’s how the world works right? This book is breaking down barriers and letting the world know that polyamory can solve any and all racial inequality. 😂
July 18, 2022
This is turning into a harem scenario... I'd be irked by this if Greg wasn't such a sweetheart, but at the same time I'm wishing Greg was Georgia and she was with Yuki and Jenn instead. Such is the life of a lady loving lady though.
The tournament was exciting to read though... I look forward to seeing what happens next for the clan, Aether's Guard. I want to see more growth!
The tournament was exciting to read though... I look forward to seeing what happens next for the clan, Aether's Guard. I want to see more growth!
March 24, 2021
Oh dear. This has turned into one of those ones where he strolls around polishing his halo and bashfully accepting the affections of hordes of ladies, who all think he’s the absolute pip. He’s so amazing! And so humble! Pass me the bucket, guys.
March 15, 2021
I'm a little bit biased, but I really enjoyed this book.
March 9, 2021
Loved first book until end hated most second book as huge dissapointment and dull.
Now this 3rd book as more like second book can guess I thought of it if star rating didn't tell you already was a dismal read that going strong with harem root and romance badly written read not what expected exactly but in a bad way.
Was hoping be more like book one was and more mc doing own thing.
Now this 3rd book as more like second book can guess I thought of it if star rating didn't tell you already was a dismal read that going strong with harem root and romance badly written read not what expected exactly but in a bad way.
Was hoping be more like book one was and more mc doing own thing.
March 9, 2021
Meh
There is a tendency for characters to state the ‘obvious’. A pedantic need to clearly dot ‘i’s and cross ‘t’s. It leads to conversations that feel unnatural and awkward.
I would compare it to later episodes of “Law & Order: SVU” when the detectives would spout off facts and statistics, as if their fellow detectives would be unaware that ‘x is 73% more likely to blah’. It lacks artistry. Particularly because it doesn’t have a distinct ‘voice’. Any one of them could have said it. And thus, it blurs the lines between the characters.
The other thing that needs to be noted is a lack of failure. The good guys triumph. They find what they need, they win challenges, they make friends...even their troubles turn out to be victories in disguise. The MC and his harem didn’t lose (except to each other). It makes for a bit of a boring narrative if they are successful in every endeavor.
There is a tendency for characters to state the ‘obvious’. A pedantic need to clearly dot ‘i’s and cross ‘t’s. It leads to conversations that feel unnatural and awkward.
I would compare it to later episodes of “Law & Order: SVU” when the detectives would spout off facts and statistics, as if their fellow detectives would be unaware that ‘x is 73% more likely to blah’. It lacks artistry. Particularly because it doesn’t have a distinct ‘voice’. Any one of them could have said it. And thus, it blurs the lines between the characters.
The other thing that needs to be noted is a lack of failure. The good guys triumph. They find what they need, they win challenges, they make friends...even their troubles turn out to be victories in disguise. The MC and his harem didn’t lose (except to each other). It makes for a bit of a boring narrative if they are successful in every endeavor.
March 12, 2021
So sickly sweet it'll give you diabetes.
Overall: skip it, nothing happens.
Basically the book is slice of life with everyone being super polite and sweet to everyone else. No stakes, no appreciable conflict or danger. Unless there's a time skip or some heavy plot manipulation this series is gonna take 30 books.
Overall: skip it, nothing happens.
Basically the book is slice of life with everyone being super polite and sweet to everyone else. No stakes, no appreciable conflict or danger. Unless there's a time skip or some heavy plot manipulation this series is gonna take 30 books.
October 11, 2021
Harem. Avoid
Could have cut in half if he left out the harem and blushing. Didn’t add anything to the story. Would have been passable without it. Seriously, this book would be decent if MC didn’t have a wife at all, let alone two with obvious overtones to 5 or 6 more.
Reads like a horn ball 14 yr fantasy.
Really turned me off from this series.
Could have cut in half if he left out the harem and blushing. Didn’t add anything to the story. Would have been passable without it. Seriously, this book would be decent if MC didn’t have a wife at all, let alone two with obvious overtones to 5 or 6 more.
Reads like a horn ball 14 yr fantasy.
Really turned me off from this series.
May 16, 2025
The first three books culminate in the half-yearly tournaments. This is also the book where the harem actually begins, as Greg marries Jenn, and the book is full of great love and support. Also, we meet some new characters that would be part of the harem in the future, but for now, they are starting their journey in the academy. We meet a character from the first book who has now joined the academy, and obviously, all the girls swoon over Greg, and the guys are all in the support role, villains, or older guys. Ah, well, it is what it is, and what it is, great fun to read about; it's about the slice of life of young wizards in the school as they study, eat food, and grow strong. It continues to be fun to read and I have already started the book 4 so let's go on and Keep on Reading.
People who don't read generally ask me my reasons for reading. Simply put, I love reading, so I have made it my motto to Forever Keep on Reading. I love reading everything except for self-help books, even occasionally. I read almost all the genres, but YA, Fantasy, and Biographies are the most read. My favorite series is Harry Potter, but then there are many more books I adore. I have bookcases filled with books that are waiting to be read so I can't stay and spend more time on this review, so remember I loved reading this and love reading more, you should also read what you love and then just Keep on Reading.
People who don't read generally ask me my reasons for reading. Simply put, I love reading, so I have made it my motto to Forever Keep on Reading. I love reading everything except for self-help books, even occasionally. I read almost all the genres, but YA, Fantasy, and Biographies are the most read. My favorite series is Harry Potter, but then there are many more books I adore. I have bookcases filled with books that are waiting to be read so I can't stay and spend more time on this review, so remember I loved reading this and love reading more, you should also read what you love and then just Keep on Reading.
March 8, 2021
Rating 4.0 stars
I really like this authors work. Sometimes I have a hard time explaining why I like it to other people. If someone else read this book and told me they thought it was boring and not much happened, I could understand where thee were coming from. This author like to write more about the day to day living of his characters. Sometimes there isn't even a huge goal that the buildup leads to. I don't mind the day to day kind of story telling as long as I am interested in the topic. If there was great detail about learning magic, or crafting, coming up with new idea. Things like like I love. The first 30% of the book was a little boring. The author didn't go into that much detail and there was hardly an magic. There is one thing that annoys me a little about this author's MCs Overall that is a minor thing though. I still enjoy his work and whenever a new book comes out I hurry to read it.
I really like this authors work. Sometimes I have a hard time explaining why I like it to other people. If someone else read this book and told me they thought it was boring and not much happened, I could understand where thee were coming from. This author like to write more about the day to day living of his characters. Sometimes there isn't even a huge goal that the buildup leads to. I don't mind the day to day kind of story telling as long as I am interested in the topic. If there was great detail about learning magic, or crafting, coming up with new idea. Things like like I love. The first 30% of the book was a little boring. The author didn't go into that much detail and there was hardly an magic. There is one thing that annoys me a little about this author's MCs Overall that is a minor thing though. I still enjoy his work and whenever a new book comes out I hurry to read it.
January 21, 2022
0.25 stars
It was all good and well until the this book began.
I was slightly okay with the second wife thing but Jenn sexually loving both yukiko and Greg it was uncomfortable
It was all good and well until the this book began.
I was slightly okay with the second wife thing but Jenn sexually loving both yukiko and Greg it was uncomfortable
March 14, 2021
The latest book in the Aether's Revival series starts slow and some might have a hard time slogging through the first third or so of the book before the action really begins.
Some readers have called this a "Harry Potter Hogwarts rip off" and while there are certainly similarities, there is enough difference between the books. The academy in Aether's Revival is a little more gritty than in Harry Potter.
The writing is decent and flows well with dialogue easy to follow. There is some sex, but not as graphic as some of the author's other works. No graphic sexual scenes, but not quite FTB either. There is straight sex and lesbian sex implied but not graphically described. There is also male homosexuality implied, but not sure if that was heat of combat taunting the enemy or truly the characters were lovers.
I wish the author had not made the women in the MC's harem bi-sexual. I know this is a trope and standard in this genre, but a little variety might have been nice. I did like that the two wives eased into their bisexuality rather than the "insta bi-sexual women" as found in the Wrangler series.
I also appreciate that there is almost no casual sex unlike in some of the author's other works. I've never cared for casual sex in my fiction and prefer characters to be in committed relationships, even if he is sleeping with 20+ women (aka Three Square Meals by Tefler).
I am looking forward to the next book in this series.
Some readers have called this a "Harry Potter Hogwarts rip off" and while there are certainly similarities, there is enough difference between the books. The academy in Aether's Revival is a little more gritty than in Harry Potter.
The writing is decent and flows well with dialogue easy to follow. There is some sex, but not as graphic as some of the author's other works. No graphic sexual scenes, but not quite FTB either. There is straight sex and lesbian sex implied but not graphically described. There is also male homosexuality implied, but not sure if that was heat of combat taunting the enemy or truly the characters were lovers.
I wish the author had not made the women in the MC's harem bi-sexual. I know this is a trope and standard in this genre, but a little variety might have been nice. I did like that the two wives eased into their bisexuality rather than the "insta bi-sexual women" as found in the Wrangler series.
I also appreciate that there is almost no casual sex unlike in some of the author's other works. I've never cared for casual sex in my fiction and prefer characters to be in committed relationships, even if he is sleeping with 20+ women (aka Three Square Meals by Tefler).
I am looking forward to the next book in this series.
March 4, 2021
Ahh! Just finished!
Another wonderful book in the Aether Series. This book delves into growth of relationships and acceptance. While that might not seem exciting to some, it rounds out who the characters of the story are and possibly setting up the next book to come.
What most Author's leave out is 'acceptance'. The MC might become vastly powerful but if it was just that, there would be nothing worth reading. There would be nothing to connect to. The MC of this book is not just a Hero. He is a person, a husband, a son, a mentor, a student and a friend. Those connections all lead to who he is and why he acts the way he does. Accepting what is before him is a trial unto itself and is the real obstacle standing before him.
What I find wonderful about these books is the sense of humanity. We all worry and wonder. Are we good enough? Will I hurt someone I care about? This book shows the growth of people as well as between people.
While not as exciting as the first book, I believe this book is just as good, just for different reasons.
Another wonderful book in the Aether Series. This book delves into growth of relationships and acceptance. While that might not seem exciting to some, it rounds out who the characters of the story are and possibly setting up the next book to come.
What most Author's leave out is 'acceptance'. The MC might become vastly powerful but if it was just that, there would be nothing worth reading. There would be nothing to connect to. The MC of this book is not just a Hero. He is a person, a husband, a son, a mentor, a student and a friend. Those connections all lead to who he is and why he acts the way he does. Accepting what is before him is a trial unto itself and is the real obstacle standing before him.
What I find wonderful about these books is the sense of humanity. We all worry and wonder. Are we good enough? Will I hurt someone I care about? This book shows the growth of people as well as between people.
While not as exciting as the first book, I believe this book is just as good, just for different reasons.
March 15, 2021
This is a good series, but unfortunately the author has a love for the harem trope. If it was playing with relationship norms or having an interesting take on polly romance I could probably get behind it. Unfortunately it's the old tiered male fantasy, skeazy and a little sad after all the work that went into building up the characters. I probably will not be reading future books because of how limiting the future books will be because of it. More and more time will have to be devoted to describing how more and more girls are added to the harem, with less time given to developing any characters who aren't attractive, bi girls, willing to be in a monogamous relationship with the MC & his wives. I really wish the author has either not done this trope or done something interesting with it like make the MC bi or have Jenn being only attracted to Yukiko and seeing how the MC deals with it.
March 5, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent
Daniel has such a great way with words that strings you along emotionally and drags you into the story. The start of the book was a little slower than the previous 2 books, ness niggling classmates and fewer scuffles to deal with, but enjoyable none the less as Greg gets used to changing his thought processes about people and relationships. This series is more fade to black in sex scenes than many of his other series many of which were more graphic and detailed. This is a very enjoyable series but I hate the 6 months waiting for the next book in the series, but at least one of this other series (Binding Words) I find just as addictive and enjoyable.
Daniel has such a great way with words that strings you along emotionally and drags you into the story. The start of the book was a little slower than the previous 2 books, ness niggling classmates and fewer scuffles to deal with, but enjoyable none the less as Greg gets used to changing his thought processes about people and relationships. This series is more fade to black in sex scenes than many of his other series many of which were more graphic and detailed. This is a very enjoyable series but I hate the 6 months waiting for the next book in the series, but at least one of this other series (Binding Words) I find just as addictive and enjoyable.
March 10, 2021
Slow, Comprehensive, and Entertaining
This book carries a great deal of character development and a little action. It’s almost got the feel of a biopic, where you see the mundane details of someone’s life, but then most people can’t use magic or fight in duels. This level of detail is similar to the author’s “bonds“ series, but the pace here is much slower. Slower doesn’t mean uninteresting though, because you stay glued to the book to the end. You get a real feel for the characters this way, enjoying every gain and every fight won. Enjoy the mundane while it lasts though, because I think the pace also primes the fuse on how incredible things will get. I look forward to it. Definitely recommended (15+)
This book carries a great deal of character development and a little action. It’s almost got the feel of a biopic, where you see the mundane details of someone’s life, but then most people can’t use magic or fight in duels. This level of detail is similar to the author’s “bonds“ series, but the pace here is much slower. Slower doesn’t mean uninteresting though, because you stay glued to the book to the end. You get a real feel for the characters this way, enjoying every gain and every fight won. Enjoy the mundane while it lasts though, because I think the pace also primes the fuse on how incredible things will get. I look forward to it. Definitely recommended (15+)
July 7, 2021
Rapidly devolved into plotless humdrum
When I started the series, I thought the premise is good. The writing may evolve. But progressively through the series, nothing happens.
Hunk who is loved by every female he comes across is a god figure. Has a shortcut to every trick in the book. Does everything the way it is supposed to. Has no charater flaws.
No opposing force. No motive behind the entire plot, three novels in.
Hero and his wives wake up, study, practice and sleep. They have dreams, participate in a tournament and win. Literally three novels in and that is the summary of every chapter.
When I started the series, I thought the premise is good. The writing may evolve. But progressively through the series, nothing happens.
Hunk who is loved by every female he comes across is a god figure. Has a shortcut to every trick in the book. Does everything the way it is supposed to. Has no charater flaws.
No opposing force. No motive behind the entire plot, three novels in.
Hero and his wives wake up, study, practice and sleep. They have dreams, participate in a tournament and win. Literally three novels in and that is the summary of every chapter.
August 8, 2022
Magic Jesus meets furry polygamy
This series is about Gregory, AKA magic Joseph Smith. Greg is the God of magic reborn, and apparently he's been put back on whatever world this series takes place on (never mentioned) to create a furry harem. Gregory is so hunky and righteous and boringly written, all the half animal-half teenage women want to marry him. Which they then proceed to do. He was up to 2 wives by the time I tapped out, but I'd bet my balls he'll have 3-5 before too long.
Seriously, Daniel. If you wanna write furry erotica, go ahead, just please be transparent about it.
This series is about Gregory, AKA magic Joseph Smith. Greg is the God of magic reborn, and apparently he's been put back on whatever world this series takes place on (never mentioned) to create a furry harem. Gregory is so hunky and righteous and boringly written, all the half animal-half teenage women want to marry him. Which they then proceed to do. He was up to 2 wives by the time I tapped out, but I'd bet my balls he'll have 3-5 before too long.
Seriously, Daniel. If you wanna write furry erotica, go ahead, just please be transparent about it.
March 6, 2021
Best book of the series
Not only is it the best book of the series, it is almost 800 pages. Huge. I love the interactions with Hao and with the children. The newmembers are unique in their own way. There was less high drama and it is appreciated. The scenes with Darkness get better and better. My only wish is for the MC to be stronger and less passive with Shun. The way to beat a bully is to make him afraid of coming after you again. All Shun got was a bruise. Not nearly strong enough. Hopefully the next book won't have Shun in it. I also loved the turnaround with Hayworth.
Not only is it the best book of the series, it is almost 800 pages. Huge. I love the interactions with Hao and with the children. The newmembers are unique in their own way. There was less high drama and it is appreciated. The scenes with Darkness get better and better. My only wish is for the MC to be stronger and less passive with Shun. The way to beat a bully is to make him afraid of coming after you again. All Shun got was a bruise. Not nearly strong enough. Hopefully the next book won't have Shun in it. I also loved the turnaround with Hayworth.
March 4, 2021
A great world to get pulled into
Another great book that expands and explains questions from the previous books in the series. So many authors leave you with questions about their stories, Daniel is not one of them.
Is their something bad to say about this book... yes and that is only that I have finished it and am ready for the next one.
I love that you can watch the characters grow as the story progresses. Daniel is an Author that never disappoints.!
Another great book that expands and explains questions from the previous books in the series. So many authors leave you with questions about their stories, Daniel is not one of them.
Is their something bad to say about this book... yes and that is only that I have finished it and am ready for the next one.
I love that you can watch the characters grow as the story progresses. Daniel is an Author that never disappoints.!
March 16, 2021
This series is strangely positive.
I find myself surprised at how much I like the series, it's rare to find fantasy books that are this positive. I mean everyone is just so polite and the story centers around extremely well-intentioned people.
My only worry is that it's starting to feel like it's turning into a harem adventure, and if that's the case then I will definitely be losing interest.
I find myself surprised at how much I like the series, it's rare to find fantasy books that are this positive. I mean everyone is just so polite and the story centers around extremely well-intentioned people.
My only worry is that it's starting to feel like it's turning into a harem adventure, and if that's the case then I will definitely be losing interest.
April 18, 2021
Great story and I love rhe characters
Unlike some books with harem elements this doesn't just fill the pages with sex and the rest of the story is very good. I love that the author made warhammer 40k an actual game and made it a requirement. I love the combat and the warring clan elements and all in all I cannot wait for the next book. I have read almost qll of his series and I love every one
Unlike some books with harem elements this doesn't just fill the pages with sex and the rest of the story is very good. I love that the author made warhammer 40k an actual game and made it a requirement. I love the combat and the warring clan elements and all in all I cannot wait for the next book. I have read almost qll of his series and I love every one
March 4, 2021
Great book with only minor issues
This is another amazing installment for the series and to be honest,I only had one real issue. This is a school based slice of life series and time skips are required to get to the good parts, there is a Lot of skipping. It is elegantly done though, which makes this a problem of fatigue, not skill. Well done and can't wait for more.
This is another amazing installment for the series and to be honest,I only had one real issue. This is a school based slice of life series and time skips are required to get to the good parts, there is a Lot of skipping. It is elegantly done though, which makes this a problem of fatigue, not skill. Well done and can't wait for more.
March 10, 2021
Great Story
Great story and good character development. I am hooked and look forward to seeing more of this series.
The MC grows and improves while the author is able to make you care about all of the characters. While you know one is in decline, you still care and hope they get better. But it is a great tale as it engages your emotions and hopes.
Great story and good character development. I am hooked and look forward to seeing more of this series.
The MC grows and improves while the author is able to make you care about all of the characters. While you know one is in decline, you still care and hope they get better. But it is a great tale as it engages your emotions and hopes.
March 13, 2021
One of my favorites
Very good story with a fleshed out magic system. It is a good third book in the series that expands the storyline and introduces a number of new characters. I also love the fact that minor characters that were introduced in book 1 and book 2 are given an expanded storyline that fit seamlessly into the main story.
Very good story with a fleshed out magic system. It is a good third book in the series that expands the storyline and introduces a number of new characters. I also love the fact that minor characters that were introduced in book 1 and book 2 are given an expanded storyline that fit seamlessly into the main story.
March 14, 2021
Gets better and better
This series is in my top three of all the series that I am currently reading right now. Everything that I have read by this author has been good, (also reading the Binding Words series). The ending of this book was done in such a way as to leave plenty for the characters to do in book 4.
This series is in my top three of all the series that I am currently reading right now. Everything that I have read by this author has been good, (also reading the Binding Words series). The ending of this book was done in such a way as to leave plenty for the characters to do in book 4.
January 3, 2022
The National Schmaltz Danger Rating System = ORANGE
How do you rate a book?
Dose it count if you have a tooth ache? What if you just read a slightly better book just like this one, that makes this one seem not as good? what if you are having a bad day when you finish?
I should say, how do you rate a book objectively.
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What was you favorite movie theater treat as a kid?
Popcorn, M&Ms, ...uh, all my guesses will sound old- so add your own modern day stuff.
(thank god I didn't say jr. mints or jujubes)
Anyway... My old favorite was Red-vines. It's a brand of red licorice candy that I couldn't get enough of up into my teens.
until one day I did get enough of it. I'm still emotionally fond of the stuff to this day, but haven't touched the stuff since Michael Keaton was batman.
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But Seriously now, How do you rate a book?
how do you tell if a book is good or bad or if you have a hair up your ass?
I bet that if goodreads has a seasonal tracker my winter reviews would all be lower than my summer reviews. SPOILER: I'm in New England and it sucks and it's DARK right now.
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Should Mr Schinhofen get a bad review because I hate snow and finding dead birds in my yard?
Obviously not, but...
...What if this book was a slack fest of phoned in cliches that was a copy paste of a copy paste of a copy paste? Could my burning hatred of Christmas and my existential dread of the New Year be effecting my reaction of this book?
Maybe.
I thought it was cheesy.
-But I could be wrong, and on the edge of snapping with fists clenched white from cabin fever
How do you rate a book?
Dose it count if you have a tooth ache? What if you just read a slightly better book just like this one, that makes this one seem not as good? what if you are having a bad day when you finish?
I should say, how do you rate a book objectively.
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What was you favorite movie theater treat as a kid?
Popcorn, M&Ms, ...uh, all my guesses will sound old- so add your own modern day stuff.
(thank god I didn't say jr. mints or jujubes)
Anyway... My old favorite was Red-vines. It's a brand of red licorice candy that I couldn't get enough of up into my teens.
until one day I did get enough of it. I'm still emotionally fond of the stuff to this day, but haven't touched the stuff since Michael Keaton was batman.
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But Seriously now, How do you rate a book?
how do you tell if a book is good or bad or if you have a hair up your ass?
I bet that if goodreads has a seasonal tracker my winter reviews would all be lower than my summer reviews. SPOILER: I'm in New England and it sucks and it's DARK right now.
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Should Mr Schinhofen get a bad review because I hate snow and finding dead birds in my yard?
Obviously not, but...
...What if this book was a slack fest of phoned in cliches that was a copy paste of a copy paste of a copy paste? Could my burning hatred of Christmas and my existential dread of the New Year be effecting my reaction of this book?
Maybe.
I thought it was cheesy.
-But I could be wrong, and on the edge of snapping with fists clenched white from cabin fever
March 6, 2021
I love this series.
This book was really fun to read and I really liked the characters. The world building continues to be top notch. The story was very engaging with lots of good moments in the story but keep it interesting.
This book was really fun to read and I really liked the characters. The world building continues to be top notch. The story was very engaging with lots of good moments in the story but keep it interesting.
March 16, 2021
Boring
I would say that this is the author’s worse series so far. The first book had promise but both this book and the second book were very disappointing. The main characters basically eat breakfast and study every day. No quests, not adventures. This is easily on if the author’s least creative books. The cultivation system also seems pretty weak. Incredibly monotonous.
I would say that this is the author’s worse series so far. The first book had promise but both this book and the second book were very disappointing. The main characters basically eat breakfast and study every day. No quests, not adventures. This is easily on if the author’s least creative books. The cultivation system also seems pretty weak. Incredibly monotonous.
March 11, 2023
Went from amazing Academy themed series to haremesque soft-core in a quick rush. I don't understand why authors can't control their pedo tendencies. Rand from Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan had 3 women love him as well but Jordan had class and didn't turn his epic fantasy into a cheap smut rag.
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