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The OP MC #7
The OP MC 7
God of Winning
The Duke of Edinburg has been taken care of, I’ve married another one of my gorgeous women, and Bastianville is growing by the day.
Life is good for the God of Time.
But it could be better.
I could be more powerful.
Which is why I’m searching every corner of this medieval fantasy realm for every magical secret I can find.
Even if their all the way across the ocean.
The Duke of Edinburg has been taken care of, I’ve married another one of my gorgeous women, and Bastianville is growing by the day.
Life is good for the God of Time.
But it could be better.
I could be more powerful.
Which is why I’m searching every corner of this medieval fantasy realm for every magical secret I can find.
Even if their all the way across the ocean.
559 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 24, 2021
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January 6, 2026
A High-Seas Change of Scenery Reinvigorates the Formula: The OP MC 7 Review
After the courtly intrigue of the capital, Logan Jacobs wisely gives his "God of Time," Bash, a new playground in The OP MC 7. Tired of local politics and with his town of Bastianville thriving, Bash sets his sights on a new goal: crossing the ocean to hunt for every magical secret the realm has to offer. This fresh setting injects much-needed energy into the series, delivering a swashbuckling installment that feels like a return to form. While it doesn't reinvent the wheel, it tightens the bolts on what fans enjoy, earning a solid 4 out of 5 stars.
Key Themes
The Insatiable Drive for Power: Bash's central motivation is laid bare. Even with multiple wives, a growing town, and legendary status, he bluntly states, "I could be more powerful". This theme of limitless growth is explored through his obsessive quest for ancient knowledge and magical artifacts, pushing him into uncharted waters both literally and figuratively.
Expansion and Exploration: Moving the action across the ocean shifts the theme from consolidating power to expanding it. The story explores the thrill and danger of the unknown, pitting Bash's familiar time-loop tactics against completely new cultures, monsters, and magical systems. It's a classic adventure-quest theme executed with the series' trademark confidence.
Found Family on the Move: The "harem" element evolves here as Bash's core group of women becomes his crew and fellow adventurers. The theme is tested in close quarters during long sea voyages and intense battles, emphasizing their roles as partners in conquest, not just trophies in a castle.
Character Analysis
Bash (The God of Time): Our protagonist remains his hyper-competent, completionist self. However, the new environment forces him to adapt his strategies. Fans of his clever power use will be happy; one reviewer noted this book does more to "advance the overall plot than the last two books combined". He's less a political schemer here and more a hands-on explorer and tactician.
The Adventuring Party: The female characters get to shine in new roles as sailors, fighters, and scouts in exotic locations. While character development for them is often secondary to the action, the change of scenery provides new dynamics and interactions. The addition of new characters, hinted at in reviews, helps keep the group dynamic fresh.
New Antagonists: Say goodbye to familiar dukes and hello to pirates, sea monsters, and the mysteries of foreign lands. These new threats provide a visual and tactical shake-up, leading to what readers have praised as "high seas pirate battles" and "exciting encounters".
Writing Style & Pacing
This is where Book 7 marks a significant improvement. Many readers felt the previous two books were "slow-moving," but this one is widely praised as "action-packed from beginning to end". Jacobs' prose is straightforward and efficient, perfectly suited for the brisk pacing of naval skirmishes and explorations of strange new shores. The shift to a nautical adventure quest gives the story a clear, forward-driving momentum that some earlier political entries lacked. The trademark "chime" of Bash's save-scumming ability is present but feels more integrated into the problem-solving of fresh challenges.
What I Liked & Disliked
Liked:
The New Setting: The ocean voyage and new continent are a fantastic reset. It makes the world feel bigger and full of possibility.
Improved Pacing: The constant action and sense of discovery make this one of the most bingeable entries in the series. The plot actually moves in meaningful ways.
Satisfying Twists: Without spoilers, the book ends with a twist that longtime series fans are calling "one of the best in the series" and has them eager for the next installment.
Disliked:
Formula is Still King: If you're tired of Bash's "win every fight, get every girl" routine, this won't change your mind. The core power fantasy remains utterly predictable in its outcomes.
Surface-Level New Cultures: The new lands and peoples are exciting backdrops for action, but they aren't explored with much depth. They serve more as challenging dungeons than fully realized societies.
Harem Tropes Persist: While the adventure context helps, the intimate scenes and character interactions can still fall into repetitive patterns familiar to the genre.
Conclusion & Recommendation
The OP MC 7 is a course correction that proves this 14-book series still has wind in its sails. By embracing a classic adventure-quest structure and a vibrant new setting, Logan Jacobs delivers one of the more consistently entertaining entries since the early books.
Read this if: You're a fan of the series who felt the last few books were spinning their wheels. You love the core "God of Winning" premise and want to see it applied to pirates, ancient ruins, and high-seas action. You're looking for a fun, fast-paced power fantasy with a satisfying twist.
Skip this if: You haven't read the previous books (start at the beginning!), or you've fundamentally grown weary of Bash's unchanging personality and the harem-lit formula. This is "more of the same," albeit executed with better pacing and a more exciting backdrop.
Final Verdict: A strong 4/5. It's the literary equivalent of a great summer blockbuster: familiar, action-packed, and unapologetically focused on fun. For series fans, it's a must-read that reinvigorates the journey. I blasted through it with a grin and am now, like many others, eagerly waiting to see where that cliffhanger leads.
After the courtly intrigue of the capital, Logan Jacobs wisely gives his "God of Time," Bash, a new playground in The OP MC 7. Tired of local politics and with his town of Bastianville thriving, Bash sets his sights on a new goal: crossing the ocean to hunt for every magical secret the realm has to offer. This fresh setting injects much-needed energy into the series, delivering a swashbuckling installment that feels like a return to form. While it doesn't reinvent the wheel, it tightens the bolts on what fans enjoy, earning a solid 4 out of 5 stars.
Key Themes
The Insatiable Drive for Power: Bash's central motivation is laid bare. Even with multiple wives, a growing town, and legendary status, he bluntly states, "I could be more powerful". This theme of limitless growth is explored through his obsessive quest for ancient knowledge and magical artifacts, pushing him into uncharted waters both literally and figuratively.
Expansion and Exploration: Moving the action across the ocean shifts the theme from consolidating power to expanding it. The story explores the thrill and danger of the unknown, pitting Bash's familiar time-loop tactics against completely new cultures, monsters, and magical systems. It's a classic adventure-quest theme executed with the series' trademark confidence.
Found Family on the Move: The "harem" element evolves here as Bash's core group of women becomes his crew and fellow adventurers. The theme is tested in close quarters during long sea voyages and intense battles, emphasizing their roles as partners in conquest, not just trophies in a castle.
Character Analysis
Bash (The God of Time): Our protagonist remains his hyper-competent, completionist self. However, the new environment forces him to adapt his strategies. Fans of his clever power use will be happy; one reviewer noted this book does more to "advance the overall plot than the last two books combined". He's less a political schemer here and more a hands-on explorer and tactician.
The Adventuring Party: The female characters get to shine in new roles as sailors, fighters, and scouts in exotic locations. While character development for them is often secondary to the action, the change of scenery provides new dynamics and interactions. The addition of new characters, hinted at in reviews, helps keep the group dynamic fresh.
New Antagonists: Say goodbye to familiar dukes and hello to pirates, sea monsters, and the mysteries of foreign lands. These new threats provide a visual and tactical shake-up, leading to what readers have praised as "high seas pirate battles" and "exciting encounters".
Writing Style & Pacing
This is where Book 7 marks a significant improvement. Many readers felt the previous two books were "slow-moving," but this one is widely praised as "action-packed from beginning to end". Jacobs' prose is straightforward and efficient, perfectly suited for the brisk pacing of naval skirmishes and explorations of strange new shores. The shift to a nautical adventure quest gives the story a clear, forward-driving momentum that some earlier political entries lacked. The trademark "chime" of Bash's save-scumming ability is present but feels more integrated into the problem-solving of fresh challenges.
What I Liked & Disliked
Liked:
The New Setting: The ocean voyage and new continent are a fantastic reset. It makes the world feel bigger and full of possibility.
Improved Pacing: The constant action and sense of discovery make this one of the most bingeable entries in the series. The plot actually moves in meaningful ways.
Satisfying Twists: Without spoilers, the book ends with a twist that longtime series fans are calling "one of the best in the series" and has them eager for the next installment.
Disliked:
Formula is Still King: If you're tired of Bash's "win every fight, get every girl" routine, this won't change your mind. The core power fantasy remains utterly predictable in its outcomes.
Surface-Level New Cultures: The new lands and peoples are exciting backdrops for action, but they aren't explored with much depth. They serve more as challenging dungeons than fully realized societies.
Harem Tropes Persist: While the adventure context helps, the intimate scenes and character interactions can still fall into repetitive patterns familiar to the genre.
Conclusion & Recommendation
The OP MC 7 is a course correction that proves this 14-book series still has wind in its sails. By embracing a classic adventure-quest structure and a vibrant new setting, Logan Jacobs delivers one of the more consistently entertaining entries since the early books.
Read this if: You're a fan of the series who felt the last few books were spinning their wheels. You love the core "God of Winning" premise and want to see it applied to pirates, ancient ruins, and high-seas action. You're looking for a fun, fast-paced power fantasy with a satisfying twist.
Skip this if: You haven't read the previous books (start at the beginning!), or you've fundamentally grown weary of Bash's unchanging personality and the harem-lit formula. This is "more of the same," albeit executed with better pacing and a more exciting backdrop.
Final Verdict: A strong 4/5. It's the literary equivalent of a great summer blockbuster: familiar, action-packed, and unapologetically focused on fun. For series fans, it's a must-read that reinvigorates the journey. I blasted through it with a grin and am now, like many others, eagerly waiting to see where that cliffhanger leads.
June 14, 2021
God of, What a Long Book
All the prior books have been fun and exciting until this one. If you want to read about this God preparing to have a few of the women in his harem to be pregnant or to just have sex all the time, then you'll love this book, but if not then you'll be bored. The first little fight happens at 47% into the story, then more sex and pregnancy stuff... whee or not! The story then finally does something at 56% and a quest begins.
I have really enjoyed this series until now, now I will hope the next book will be better.
So boring took me 4 days to read
All the prior books have been fun and exciting until this one. If you want to read about this God preparing to have a few of the women in his harem to be pregnant or to just have sex all the time, then you'll love this book, but if not then you'll be bored. The first little fight happens at 47% into the story, then more sex and pregnancy stuff... whee or not! The story then finally does something at 56% and a quest begins.
I have really enjoyed this series until now, now I will hope the next book will be better.
So boring took me 4 days to read
December 5, 2022
They can't all be flawless....
5 was the first one I didn't completely love, and now this one. This is the first time bash even remotely regretted a save. I've been thinking for a while that his excessive saving was going to bite him in the ass, but it was so minor this time. He might not be so lucky next time. I mean he made 3 different saves at the ruins. I was going to laugh my ass off the the pendant didn't work then he would have screwed himself over. There were 3 spots in thus book that drove me nuts, but I can not remember them off the top of my head. One thing that made me growl in frustration multiple times is every single time the author referred to the front of the ship as the prow. The terms for a ship are as follows, port is left, starboard is right, stern is the back, and the BOW is the front of a ship. The prow is attached to the bow (pronounced like ow/ouch) the prow was used for ramming typically and is no longer attached to modern day ships.
5 was the first one I didn't completely love, and now this one. This is the first time bash even remotely regretted a save. I've been thinking for a while that his excessive saving was going to bite him in the ass, but it was so minor this time. He might not be so lucky next time. I mean he made 3 different saves at the ruins. I was going to laugh my ass off the the pendant didn't work then he would have screwed himself over. There were 3 spots in thus book that drove me nuts, but I can not remember them off the top of my head. One thing that made me growl in frustration multiple times is every single time the author referred to the front of the ship as the prow. The terms for a ship are as follows, port is left, starboard is right, stern is the back, and the BOW is the front of a ship. The prow is attached to the bow (pronounced like ow/ouch) the prow was used for ramming typically and is no longer attached to modern day ships.
December 8, 2021
This one was good.
I really enjoyed reading this book. It is always a great time revisiting Bash and his ladies. The God of Time heads off on a journey to learn how to craft dragon scale armor. He gets more than he bargained for when faces pirates and another god. The story and characters continue to be interesting and entertaining. I look forward to reading more about these characters and their further adventures. This book is definitely worth reading.
I really enjoyed reading this book. It is always a great time revisiting Bash and his ladies. The God of Time heads off on a journey to learn how to craft dragon scale armor. He gets more than he bargained for when faces pirates and another god. The story and characters continue to be interesting and entertaining. I look forward to reading more about these characters and their further adventures. This book is definitely worth reading.
May 29, 2021
Another satisfying read
I would definitely recommend the series. I enjoy the characters and how they grow.
Whole heartily enjoy the hero. If you have read the other books, hero is like the Tom Cruise movie where he can learn many new skills. Very much enjoy this aspect of the novels.
Next please.
I would definitely recommend the series. I enjoy the characters and how they grow.
Whole heartily enjoy the hero. If you have read the other books, hero is like the Tom Cruise movie where he can learn many new skills. Very much enjoy this aspect of the novels.
Next please.
August 1, 2021
Good read!
This book is if nothing else consistent with MC making bad choices and really an egomaniac with god complex. But that's the point. Cool concept and world, this book had a better plot and storyline development then the others which was a relief. I would never read this series if they weren't free on Kindle unlimited. That said, guilty pleasure it might be!
This book is if nothing else consistent with MC making bad choices and really an egomaniac with god complex. But that's the point. Cool concept and world, this book had a better plot and storyline development then the others which was a relief. I would never read this series if they weren't free on Kindle unlimited. That said, guilty pleasure it might be!
May 26, 2021
Exciting and fun!
The God of Time wins again!
Excellent book, with great characters and awesome story! I couldn't put it down for a minute, and the ending was a brilliant twist that has me sitting in pins and needles for the next!
Loved it!
The God of Time wins again!
Excellent book, with great characters and awesome story! I couldn't put it down for a minute, and the ending was a brilliant twist that has me sitting in pins and needles for the next!
Loved it!
May 28, 2021
Excellent Tale
Bash and his harem face new adventures, battle Jobless, pirates and face off with the God of the Purge! Fast paced action great dialogue that will keep you turning pages. Read this series you will enjoy it!
Bash and his harem face new adventures, battle Jobless, pirates and face off with the God of the Purge! Fast paced action great dialogue that will keep you turning pages. Read this series you will enjoy it!
June 2, 2021
Great book
is Bash ready for all this world has to offer? Will Bash's group of women continue to grow? Keep reading this great series to find out. Another out of the park hit for Logan Jacobs.
is Bash ready for all this world has to offer? Will Bash's group of women continue to grow? Keep reading this great series to find out. Another out of the park hit for Logan Jacobs.
February 27, 2022
WOW
This book was my favorite by far. That's saying a lot because I really appreciate the others. This book has all the adventure and sensual scenes but in another place. I can hardly wait to see who the God of Purge was.
This book was my favorite by far. That's saying a lot because I really appreciate the others. This book has all the adventure and sensual scenes but in another place. I can hardly wait to see who the God of Purge was.
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May 25, 2021An awesome Pirate adventure
I rather enjoyed their voyage at sea, it was also pretty cool that Bash got to meet the Griffin again. Can't wait till book 8
I rather enjoyed their voyage at sea, it was also pretty cool that Bash got to meet the Griffin again. Can't wait till book 8
May 26, 2021
Wow
Such a good story so far and I can't wait for the next one, especially with the cliffhanger/ twist at the end.
Such a good story so far and I can't wait for the next one, especially with the cliffhanger/ twist at the end.
May 27, 2021
Faster pace
Title says it all, this book progressed faster than the previous ones. I was a little put off by it but the ending made up for it.
Title says it all, this book progressed faster than the previous ones. I was a little put off by it but the ending made up for it.
May 27, 2021
Excellent!
Fantastic read! I absolutely loved it! I can not wait for the next one to be release! Such great characters in this book!
Fantastic read! I absolutely loved it! I can not wait for the next one to be release! Such great characters in this book!
May 28, 2021
Gods amongst mortals
This is a incredible series, you just can't help but love the MC and his ladies! The story is fascinating and the scope of it just keeps growing!
This is a incredible series, you just can't help but love the MC and his ladies! The story is fascinating and the scope of it just keeps growing!
May 29, 2021
Another gem
Always loving the stories for this series. It’s always so sad when I’m finish the book too soon. Keep up the great work
Always loving the stories for this series. It’s always so sad when I’m finish the book too soon. Keep up the great work
June 1, 2021
So good!
I literally blew right through this book. Once I started reading, I couldn’t stop. This one is by far the best in the series.
I literally blew right through this book. Once I started reading, I couldn’t stop. This one is by far the best in the series.
June 2, 2021
Fantastic so far
It's hard to state how good this book is without spoiling it. Logan has taken the same old fantasy tropes and made them work. I highly recommend this series.
It's hard to state how good this book is without spoiling it. Logan has taken the same old fantasy tropes and made them work. I highly recommend this series.
June 3, 2021
Awesome
Yet another awesome story by this author!!! A truly can't put it down book!!! Characters and story keep developing in a very entertaining way!!!
Yet another awesome story by this author!!! A truly can't put it down book!!! Characters and story keep developing in a very entertaining way!!!
June 6, 2021
Great series
Really enjoyed these books hope the story continues for long I'm all caught up now I must play the waiting game
Really enjoyed these books hope the story continues for long I'm all caught up now I must play the waiting game
June 6, 2021
Finally caught up
I love where this series started and I love where it’s going damn Logan jacobs going a fantastic job amazing
I love where this series started and I love where it’s going damn Logan jacobs going a fantastic job amazing
June 10, 2021
Another Great Read
Once again Logan Jacobs doesn't disappoint with OPMC 7. Lots of action sex and mystery. Cant wait for #8 to come out.
Once again Logan Jacobs doesn't disappoint with OPMC 7. Lots of action sex and mystery. Cant wait for #8 to come out.
June 10, 2021
Love the series
Just a great series, love the creative plot, and dialogue. I am a bit curious as the end of it. But ill be waiting for the next one.
Just a great series, love the creative plot, and dialogue. I am a bit curious as the end of it. But ill be waiting for the next one.
June 30, 2021
7 is not the end.
This series is ongoing and I don’t see the end in sight or perhaps it’s the next book. It is a short and sweet book in line with the rest of the series.
This series is ongoing and I don’t see the end in sight or perhaps it’s the next book. It is a short and sweet book in line with the rest of the series.
July 6, 2021
Another good romp through medieval times.
Enjoyed this book same as the other 6 and am keen for the next instalment. Hope #8 is as good as the rest!
Enjoyed this book same as the other 6 and am keen for the next instalment. Hope #8 is as good as the rest!
July 29, 2021
Great
This was another great edition to the story line, can't wait to see what happens next. Hopefully you reach 100 reviews soon.
This was another great edition to the story line, can't wait to see what happens next. Hopefully you reach 100 reviews soon.
October 29, 2021
Logan Jacobs is awesome
I am addicted to Logan Jacobs writing and just like other of his books that I have read, this one did not disappoint.
I am addicted to Logan Jacobs writing and just like other of his books that I have read, this one did not disappoint.
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