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Salvos #2
A Demon's Pride
Pride and prejudice. Humanity's prejudice against a Demon's pride.
The story of Salvos continues! After officially becoming a Gold Rank adventurer, Salvos leaves the Nixa and departs on a new adventure to grow even stronger and find a way back to her companion. She will have to face [Cultists], assassins, and the threat of a company war— something she may or may not have instigated— while she battles against the prejudice the world itself holds against her:
That she is a Demon.
The story of Salvos continues! After officially becoming a Gold Rank adventurer, Salvos leaves the Nixa and departs on a new adventure to grow even stronger and find a way back to her companion. She will have to face [Cultists], assassins, and the threat of a company war— something she may or may not have instigated— while she battles against the prejudice the world itself holds against her:
That she is a Demon.
681 pages, ebook
First published April 12, 2021
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April 7, 2023
This series is a fun coming of age LitRPG action adventure series. The fun twist in this one is the fact that our main character in this series is very likeable young demon, Salvos, rather than your typical human adventurer!
Salvos remains a great lead character. She is weird and exotic but also super likeable and fun. I actually felt like this second book did a good job of building out the secondary characters. It really benefited Daniel and Edith as we got to know them a lot better over the course of the story.
The world building is pretty fun and consistent in this series. It is a pretty typical LitRPG fantasy world but it also includes spirts and demons who can arrive via summonings from their own realms. The magic and levelling system is also fairly well drawn and consistent. Much better than I’ve seen in other LitRPG series in that regard. The other great thing about our main character being what basically amounts to a NPC demon is the fact that that results in everything that happens to her being real and meaningful. This is the only world and life for Salvos! I often feel a lot of LitRPG authors struggle to make their worlds feel meaningful when they just have humans playing a game. None of that here! Everything matters and that adds depth and true emotion to the story and happenings.
V.E.Lewis has a pretty engaging writing style which keeps this tale easy to stick with and fast to get through despite the length. He even writes action scenes better than most. The action is balanced with a fair amount of humour and slice of life drama which is great.
All in all I’m definitely a fan of this series.
Rating: 4 stats. A slight dip on my rating of the first book because this one had the odd lull moments when compared with the first instalment of the series.
Audio Note: Tess Irondale was great with the audio. She was the perfect voice for a young coming of age demon!
Salvos remains a great lead character. She is weird and exotic but also super likeable and fun. I actually felt like this second book did a good job of building out the secondary characters. It really benefited Daniel and Edith as we got to know them a lot better over the course of the story.
The world building is pretty fun and consistent in this series. It is a pretty typical LitRPG fantasy world but it also includes spirts and demons who can arrive via summonings from their own realms. The magic and levelling system is also fairly well drawn and consistent. Much better than I’ve seen in other LitRPG series in that regard. The other great thing about our main character being what basically amounts to a NPC demon is the fact that that results in everything that happens to her being real and meaningful. This is the only world and life for Salvos! I often feel a lot of LitRPG authors struggle to make their worlds feel meaningful when they just have humans playing a game. None of that here! Everything matters and that adds depth and true emotion to the story and happenings.
V.E.Lewis has a pretty engaging writing style which keeps this tale easy to stick with and fast to get through despite the length. He even writes action scenes better than most. The action is balanced with a fair amount of humour and slice of life drama which is great.
All in all I’m definitely a fan of this series.
Rating: 4 stats. A slight dip on my rating of the first book because this one had the odd lull moments when compared with the first instalment of the series.
Audio Note: Tess Irondale was great with the audio. She was the perfect voice for a young coming of age demon!
May 24, 2022
I still don’t understand the high rating. While this has lots of action, the characters have zero depth to them. There is very little loot. I can understand that the daemon doesn’t understand the need, but her human companions should be harvesting all those dead monsters. The humans just follow in her wake like lost puppies.
5/10
5/10
November 14, 2024
I enjoyed the majority of the book, but felt let down by the shift in focus towards the end. Enough to drop the rating from four stars to two. I feel the author focused too much on a side character’s perspective in order to set up a plot climax that grinds against the story you’d been reading up till then. You are occasionally taken out of Salvos’ perspective to build up a different story that was related to but ultimately separate from Salvos. I finished the book with a feeling that Salvos was sidelined in her own story.
August 4, 2022
Maybe a potion or salve can actually help raise Salvos' Intelligence Quotient? If she has such high stats, why is she still so ignorant/dumb? Why make it the main communication problem in all of this story? Why give Salvos a universal language ability, if she does not understand what anybody tells her? Why make a monster that does not act like a monster? She never eats, never sleeps, never torments her human adventurers around her... So she is denaturalized (doesn't follow her instinctual behaviors or personality/emotional traits that are normal for an imp/halfling monster/girl). But why make her an "air-head" at the same time? And why make her Over-Powered (OP) as well? She is like an Inspector Clouseau/Inspector Gadget in an action web/light novel series that is more silly than anything else?
Can demons have pride? Pride in what? That she is the only "monster" that hunts her kind and helps humans hunt her kind? Pride in betraying her kind?
This is a Westerner version of an evolutionary web novel series...There are a lot better Web/Light novel series out there from the Asian authors: Monster Paradise, Training Master, Re: Monster, That Time I got Reincarnated as a Slime, etc. etc. etc.
Something that is really easy in other fantasy-isekai novel series, the ability to "teleport" to the Underworld, Netherworld, Hell, is impossible here. So Salvos turns out to be like a really dumb foreigner on Middle Earth (humanoid lands)...
The more this story goes on, the less I like it. The author has not changed the pace, has not made improvements on Salvo's personality, IQ. although she has a very high intelligence and Wisdom stats, and I do not think the author measures or considers Charisma...So why is she still so dumb?
Can demons have pride? Pride in what? That she is the only "monster" that hunts her kind and helps humans hunt her kind? Pride in betraying her kind?
This is a Westerner version of an evolutionary web novel series...There are a lot better Web/Light novel series out there from the Asian authors: Monster Paradise, Training Master, Re: Monster, That Time I got Reincarnated as a Slime, etc. etc. etc.
Something that is really easy in other fantasy-isekai novel series, the ability to "teleport" to the Underworld, Netherworld, Hell, is impossible here. So Salvos turns out to be like a really dumb foreigner on Middle Earth (humanoid lands)...
The more this story goes on, the less I like it. The author has not changed the pace, has not made improvements on Salvo's personality, IQ. although she has a very high intelligence and Wisdom stats, and I do not think the author measures or considers Charisma...So why is she still so dumb?
May 17, 2021
Very fun and interesting
I enjoy seeing nonhuman values and beliefs interacting with human values and beliefs. I also love the litrpg genre but was always annoyed about not getting to see the perspective of a character who has only ever experienced a litrpg world.
I enjoy seeing nonhuman values and beliefs interacting with human values and beliefs. I also love the litrpg genre but was always annoyed about not getting to see the perspective of a character who has only ever experienced a litrpg world.
May 10, 2024
3.5 or 4? I thought this had much better/more consistent pacing than the first novel (though there were still some odd choices made w/r/t POV switches), and I blazed through it compulsively once again.
I think my main issue is that I really like Salvos, and her mindset/way of thinking, and her directness, but the supporting cast is more...just fine, to me. Like, I don't hate them or anything, but if they died I wouldn't be emotional about it. Daniel seems like a traditional isekai MC in a story where he isn't the main character, and he actually wants to go home, both of which are rather novel, but other than that I'm just not particularly interested in him other than as a foil to Salvos. And Edithe wasn't in the book a ton, but there is a clear 'character arc' plotline being followed of her protecting her team without freezing, successfully this time, it just didn't particularly move me.
There are some future plotlines with intrigue - the mindreaper armies controlled by an archdemon was interesting, the fairy was interesting, I enjoyed meeting the noble and princess and other gold adventuring group Salvos worked with briefly. The war up north is intriguing. The company war was whatever (and fell prey to the 'everyone in the enemy company we meet is universally an asshole' way of portraying villains).
This review seems rather critical, but I did enjoy the book overall, and really like Salvos as a main character. And numbers going up can be satisfying. I just wish there was more nuance/depth/emotion for me. As a sidenote, of all Salvos' abilities, the one I am most envious of is not needing to need sleep. If only.
I think my main issue is that I really like Salvos, and her mindset/way of thinking, and her directness, but the supporting cast is more...just fine, to me. Like, I don't hate them or anything, but if they died I wouldn't be emotional about it. Daniel seems like a traditional isekai MC in a story where he isn't the main character, and he actually wants to go home, both of which are rather novel, but other than that I'm just not particularly interested in him other than as a foil to Salvos. And Edithe wasn't in the book a ton, but there is a clear 'character arc' plotline being followed of her protecting her team without freezing, successfully this time, it just didn't particularly move me.
There are some future plotlines with intrigue - the mindreaper armies controlled by an archdemon was interesting, the fairy was interesting, I enjoyed meeting the noble and princess and other gold adventuring group Salvos worked with briefly. The war up north is intriguing. The company war was whatever (and fell prey to the 'everyone in the enemy company we meet is universally an asshole' way of portraying villains).
This review seems rather critical, but I did enjoy the book overall, and really like Salvos as a main character. And numbers going up can be satisfying. I just wish there was more nuance/depth/emotion for me. As a sidenote, of all Salvos' abilities, the one I am most envious of is not needing to need sleep. If only.
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April 1, 2025
SALVOS TURNS UP THE HEAT - BUT NEEDS TO TUNE UP THE EDITING.
A Demon’s Pride, Book Two of Salvos, is a great next step for where the series began. The action ramped up, the story and cast began to expand in all the right ways, and we spent more time with our two main protagonists in order to truly establish their goals moving forward.
Honestly, based off of all that I would normally have bumped up my rating from what it was in Book One…
Except, somehow it seems that the prose and technical errors became worse? More errors made it through the editing process, there were a lot of repeating and overly simplistic word choices, and the writing itself… well, at least I can say that didn’t necessarily get worse. It just also did not improve.
I’ll definitely be continuing along with my reread as I catch up to where I left off, but I sincerely hope that some of the blatant errors and the prose start to improve in Book Three.
Otherwise, it will absolutely be dragging my ratings down. Which would suck, considering how much I enjoy everything else!
A Demon’s Pride, Book Two of Salvos, is a great next step for where the series began. The action ramped up, the story and cast began to expand in all the right ways, and we spent more time with our two main protagonists in order to truly establish their goals moving forward.
Honestly, based off of all that I would normally have bumped up my rating from what it was in Book One…
Except, somehow it seems that the prose and technical errors became worse? More errors made it through the editing process, there were a lot of repeating and overly simplistic word choices, and the writing itself… well, at least I can say that didn’t necessarily get worse. It just also did not improve.
I’ll definitely be continuing along with my reread as I catch up to where I left off, but I sincerely hope that some of the blatant errors and the prose start to improve in Book Three.
Otherwise, it will absolutely be dragging my ratings down. Which would suck, considering how much I enjoy everything else!
August 26, 2023
Help me read more books
This second book in the series may be a bit long, but it's worth every page. I really liked this story, and I have no issues recommending the story to others who like LitRPG tales. The story is (somewhat) unique, so there's a fresh aspect to things I've rarely seen elsewhere. There's also the main character's drive to improve, which leads to some rather amusing circumstances. There's of course, the ever present good old butt kicking that is so richly deserved by those who like to do nothing more than bully and control others. (I'll never get enough of that). No building though (sadly), but otherwise, this one has everything you would expect for a fun extended length story.
This second book in the series may be a bit long, but it's worth every page. I really liked this story, and I have no issues recommending the story to others who like LitRPG tales. The story is (somewhat) unique, so there's a fresh aspect to things I've rarely seen elsewhere. There's also the main character's drive to improve, which leads to some rather amusing circumstances. There's of course, the ever present good old butt kicking that is so richly deserved by those who like to do nothing more than bully and control others. (I'll never get enough of that). No building though (sadly), but otherwise, this one has everything you would expect for a fun extended length story.
July 28, 2021
More demon evolution goodness
So continuation of the want to be good, maybe, demon Salvos. As she grows more powerful she learns more about humanity and what is is to not be a demon. Sleeping is stupid. She advances at a prodigious rate but so do the obstacles.She is fearlessly loyal to her companions. I enjoyed this book immensely And can't wait for the next. I find the authors Involving her Character As she progresses basically through birth, childhood, adolescence etc.Not only Is she becoming more mature she's also learning more Of humanity and non Demon point of view. Makes for interesting character interactions and I can't wait for more growth.
So continuation of the want to be good, maybe, demon Salvos. As she grows more powerful she learns more about humanity and what is is to not be a demon. Sleeping is stupid. She advances at a prodigious rate but so do the obstacles.She is fearlessly loyal to her companions. I enjoyed this book immensely And can't wait for the next. I find the authors Involving her Character As she progresses basically through birth, childhood, adolescence etc.Not only Is she becoming more mature she's also learning more Of humanity and non Demon point of view. Makes for interesting character interactions and I can't wait for more growth.
May 11, 2021
Need the next book
Soon as I saw the description for the first book I bought both books before even reading them and now I need the next book. The story's fantastic, the characters are awesome...I mean I never woulda expected to have a isekai as a side character and the way you brought the MC up to where she's still newish to the human world and still keeps the ways of the demons is fantastic...though did want her to enjoy some food though XD but gotta say definitely a series to get
Soon as I saw the description for the first book I bought both books before even reading them and now I need the next book. The story's fantastic, the characters are awesome...I mean I never woulda expected to have a isekai as a side character and the way you brought the MC up to where she's still newish to the human world and still keeps the ways of the demons is fantastic...though did want her to enjoy some food though XD but gotta say definitely a series to get
June 6, 2023
I love Salvos. She a delight to read. A demon with a heart of gold when she's not busy eating yours (an obvious untruth since Salvos hates eating anything and especially humans, which she tried only once to see what they taste like).
This is Salvos' story of coming to accept herself for what she is - a demon. It's an interesting take on a coming-of-age story where a likable young demon finds herself trapped, and trying to fit into, the world of humans and human values.
I can't wait to dig into the next book.
This is Salvos' story of coming to accept herself for what she is - a demon. It's an interesting take on a coming-of-age story where a likable young demon finds herself trapped, and trying to fit into, the world of humans and human values.
I can't wait to dig into the next book.
September 25, 2022
Awesome
Another entertaining addition to the series, I really like how the main characters slowly evolve throughout the story, with the main character questioning herself, and her place in the world. The action was really awesome, the progression was enjoyable, and the evolution really cool. Daniel is the only character I am a little iffy on, but overall he’s okay. If you like the first book, I think you’ll definitely like the second one.
Another entertaining addition to the series, I really like how the main characters slowly evolve throughout the story, with the main character questioning herself, and her place in the world. The action was really awesome, the progression was enjoyable, and the evolution really cool. Daniel is the only character I am a little iffy on, but overall he’s okay. If you like the first book, I think you’ll definitely like the second one.
June 17, 2022
There's nothing in the character development department, though the plot moved a few inches.
I feel like there's a lot of filler dialog because the author doesn't have a clear direction he wants the story to go, and it doesn't help that magic and level up system is still floating and without rules.
I feel like there's a lot of filler dialog because the author doesn't have a clear direction he wants the story to go, and it doesn't help that magic and level up system is still floating and without rules.
dnf
October 13, 2023Dnf at 61%. All I wanted was to see Salvos reunite w/ Haec and experience their journey going forward. Daniel and Salvos' other comrades are alright but they don't give me the feels like Haec did. And it looks like Haec's not going to make an appearance in this book or any other book currently published. Disappointed.
June 20, 2021
Amazing!
Loved the audiobook so much had to read the second and now I can’t wait for the next! If you love litrpg books with a twist of evolutions you will love this books a grate mc wonderful side characters and much more!
Loved the audiobook so much had to read the second and now I can’t wait for the next! If you love litrpg books with a twist of evolutions you will love this books a grate mc wonderful side characters and much more!
July 12, 2021
Liked it
Different from book one. More goal focused less let see what happens when I do what ever. But still enjoyable and fun I can't wait for book three I have already preordered it
Different from book one. More goal focused less let see what happens when I do what ever. But still enjoyable and fun I can't wait for book three I have already preordered it
January 22, 2023
Interesting continuation
An interesting continuation, however... I find Daniel to suffer a problem a lot of "hero" or "chosen one" characters suffer from and that is that he's boring. His whole personality is that he's a hero and nothing else.
An interesting continuation, however... I find Daniel to suffer a problem a lot of "hero" or "chosen one" characters suffer from and that is that he's boring. His whole personality is that he's a hero and nothing else.
April 28, 2023
I’m glad that this book has direction right from the get go. Salvos is still the comic relief but it is hard being the MC and the comic relief. Her naïveté and personality are getting old. The system and quick advancement are fun.
May 11, 2023
This has the same good parts from the first book, but
The writing as regards to the plot has gotten lazy. The setting has very little definition so the actions of those involved in the final gambit are preposterous. This is still fun, but with a bit more effort, it could be great.
The writing as regards to the plot has gotten lazy. The setting has very little definition so the actions of those involved in the final gambit are preposterous. This is still fun, but with a bit more effort, it could be great.
June 24, 2023
Entertaining
I didn't really enjoy the constant viewpoint switch. I'm very curious about the Devil, Rachel is adorable, and the Valiant Dreamers seem okay. Salvos is hilarious in her blundering advancement.
I didn't really enjoy the constant viewpoint switch. I'm very curious about the Devil, Rachel is adorable, and the Valiant Dreamers seem okay. Salvos is hilarious in her blundering advancement.
October 6, 2023
On to bk 3
This book was very informative and helpful to read about it had very good characters 👍 👏 👌 and the fact that 👍 was a great experience for me and my friends and family and friends and I will be happy to be able to read 📚 in the future
This book was very informative and helpful to read about it had very good characters 👍 👏 👌 and the fact that 👍 was a great experience for me and my friends and family and friends and I will be happy to be able to read 📚 in the future
March 11, 2024
I enjoyed it but I had difficult time getting through this one. It felt like there wasn’t that much going on. Although there was at least some more Daniel backstory, but it still felt very superficial as a whole.
April 14, 2021
Had to buy it
Yea I could have waited a week for it to finish on RR but one of the cliffhangers got me! Good stuff
Yea I could have waited a week for it to finish on RR but one of the cliffhangers got me! Good stuff
May 17, 2021
Really good
Hope the next one comes out quick! Might check out royal road. Thanks for the story. Think you really nailed it
Hope the next one comes out quick! Might check out royal road. Thanks for the story. Think you really nailed it
June 13, 2021
Same loveable demon continues her journey and quest to return home. More of the same and it’s still very enjoyable
February 22, 2022
omg yes
I really really enjoyed this one more than the others. Cant wait to read more. Love it so much thank you making these amazing books. I need to find more like this.
I really really enjoyed this one more than the others. Cant wait to read more. Love it so much thank you making these amazing books. I need to find more like this.
February 22, 2022
Still great
Our mc is leveling both her power and social acumen. I can't wait to see what happens next. Don't you dare stop after book 1.
Our mc is leveling both her power and social acumen. I can't wait to see what happens next. Don't you dare stop after book 1.
April 10, 2022
Very good
Ok this was a great book enough for me a very lazy joe to bother doing a review so with that being said read the damn book already! And stop wasting time!
Ok this was a great book enough for me a very lazy joe to bother doing a review so with that being said read the damn book already! And stop wasting time!
May 28, 2022
This auther of the series has clearly made improvements to the story telling and it was capturing from start to finish, a very good fantasy read!
March 22, 2023
This volume of salvos goes on 50 chapters as has become the standard and is a downgrade from the last book
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