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River of Fate #2
Sunset Knight
Welcome to the Purple Sky World and 20,000 years of history in the Starfall Empire!
Verse's memories have been unified. He does not know why he has been reborn in this world, but the future is his to shape. He has to increase his strength as an Imperial Squire and achieve the full title of Imperial Knight, defend his city against the encroaching forces of darkness, and unravel the mysteries of the Kin, the ancient race that came before human settlement in this world.
Will he grow strong enough to save his city and his friends from destruction?
*In this story, you can expect Xianxia-style immortal cultivation, reincarnation, a focus on jade and sunset magic, sects, alchemy, formations, ancient races, and a hero who is evolving and changing to become more than he was before.
Verse's memories have been unified. He does not know why he has been reborn in this world, but the future is his to shape. He has to increase his strength as an Imperial Squire and achieve the full title of Imperial Knight, defend his city against the encroaching forces of darkness, and unravel the mysteries of the Kin, the ancient race that came before human settlement in this world.
Will he grow strong enough to save his city and his friends from destruction?
*In this story, you can expect Xianxia-style immortal cultivation, reincarnation, a focus on jade and sunset magic, sects, alchemy, formations, ancient races, and a hero who is evolving and changing to become more than he was before.
- GenresFantasy
445 pages, ebook
First published July 5, 2021
163 people are currently reading
75 people want to read
About the author
David North
18 books205 followersGlad to meet you. I'm David North, author of Guardian of Aster Fall and River of Fate, which are available on Amazon Kindle.
You can also find me on Patreon as Riverfate. Drafts of new books I'm working on and artwork for them are usually on there.
You can also find me on Patreon as Riverfate. Drafts of new books I'm working on and artwork for them are usually on there.
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August 18, 2024
Our cultivation epic continues in this sequel and we see a kind of overhaul of the main plot. It is a much better rendition. The world-building, writing and characterisations all see a remarked improvement.
September 30, 2021
Great continuation
Books starts a bit slow but be patient. Around 40% of the book there a big increase in the MC’s power curved and a lot new secrets revealed to significantly increase the scope of the series. You will find out who the third soul is and you will be amazed. Want book 3 soon.
Books starts a bit slow but be patient. Around 40% of the book there a big increase in the MC’s power curved and a lot new secrets revealed to significantly increase the scope of the series. You will find out who the third soul is and you will be amazed. Want book 3 soon.
August 15, 2021
Much better !!!
I have read both books the first was ok but nor written well the second book was like a different writer wrote it!! The series is very enjoyable to read hopefully it will continue!! I would recommend this book to anyone!!
I have read both books the first was ok but nor written well the second book was like a different writer wrote it!! The series is very enjoyable to read hopefully it will continue!! I would recommend this book to anyone!!
November 27, 2021
Great read
A great follow on to the previous book. Author drives the story quickly, and you get a little more on other characters. Only complaint is that perhaps the protagonist gains power a little too quickly.
As is the authors style, the book is well edited, and full of great descriptive writing. Would definitely recommend
A great follow on to the previous book. Author drives the story quickly, and you get a little more on other characters. Only complaint is that perhaps the protagonist gains power a little too quickly.
As is the authors style, the book is well edited, and full of great descriptive writing. Would definitely recommend
April 21, 2023
In book two Verse is dealing with the aftermath of the fight with Autea and the Black Hand clan. Lord Jao is injured but still wishes to train Verse despite the pain he is in. Verse's friends -- Amari, the twins, the monk and all the rest -- are still with him, but everyone is licking their wounds before fighting again.
They don't have long. Lord Jao sends them out on another mission. There is a city to the south that is losing thousands of people a year. No one seems to know why, and the city lord there has asked for help. Lord Jao of course sends Verse and his team.
I'll stop the recap there. A lot happens in this book, maybe even too much. In most cultivation books the MC will gain some insights and progress before going off to do work or whatever else that is required of them. That's the formula.
Here, the author throws the formula out. I won't go into how Verse increases, just that he does. There are more battles to fight, and he needs to be ready, as these battles won't be anywhere as easy as in book one.
I enjoyed following Verse. He's a strong MC who can take charge of a situation while still allowing others to add to the strategy. On the other hand, the bad guys aren't fleshed out very well. Soren, who was in book one, seemed to me to be more of a placeholder for a bad guy than anything else. The two elders who travel with the group for the first half of the book rarely say anything except to stop when something is dangerous. I'd complain but I doubt we'll see them again.
The editing is good to very good, and while there aren't any explicit stats they are implied in a way. I'm looking forward to book one to see what Verse can do on his own (sort of -- read the book and you'll understand)
5/5*
They don't have long. Lord Jao sends them out on another mission. There is a city to the south that is losing thousands of people a year. No one seems to know why, and the city lord there has asked for help. Lord Jao of course sends Verse and his team.
I'll stop the recap there. A lot happens in this book, maybe even too much. In most cultivation books the MC will gain some insights and progress before going off to do work or whatever else that is required of them. That's the formula.
Here, the author throws the formula out. I won't go into how Verse increases, just that he does. There are more battles to fight, and he needs to be ready, as these battles won't be anywhere as easy as in book one.
I enjoyed following Verse. He's a strong MC who can take charge of a situation while still allowing others to add to the strategy. On the other hand, the bad guys aren't fleshed out very well. Soren, who was in book one, seemed to me to be more of a placeholder for a bad guy than anything else. The two elders who travel with the group for the first half of the book rarely say anything except to stop when something is dangerous. I'd complain but I doubt we'll see them again.
The editing is good to very good, and while there aren't any explicit stats they are implied in a way. I'm looking forward to book one to see what Verse can do on his own (sort of -- read the book and you'll understand)
5/5*
January 3, 2023
Too much of everything Series dropped!
First book started fine until it started mixing in too much. There is mention of reincarnation, demon, devil , beast kin, elves, nanotechnology, dragon, ghosts etc etc.
There is no progress in cultivation and character, just some random events and stuff with spell and items that’s are more ridiculous than the next.
Book 2 even steps everything up with a even more ridiculous thing about the MC that just makes me not care at all and I DNF the book and gonna drop the series. Just hate when a cultivation series start with a ok plot that just grows likes chaos.
First book started fine until it started mixing in too much. There is mention of reincarnation, demon, devil , beast kin, elves, nanotechnology, dragon, ghosts etc etc.
There is no progress in cultivation and character, just some random events and stuff with spell and items that’s are more ridiculous than the next.
Book 2 even steps everything up with a even more ridiculous thing about the MC that just makes me not care at all and I DNF the book and gonna drop the series. Just hate when a cultivation series start with a ok plot that just grows likes chaos.
February 24, 2023
Cultivation at its finest
David north is my favorite writer. Between this series and aster fall, he makes me want more. In 2 weeks I've read all he has, and I'm left with a pit in my stomach wanting more. He's descriptive, has more metaphors tucked up one sleeve than you have hairs on your head, and builds rich and compelling worlds with fun and interesting magic systems, elder races, and explosive progression of his characters.
Since I've read everything he has, I'm going to reread aster fall series before book 5 is released.
Aster fall is the best litrpg you'll read and river of fate the best cultivation series.
Do NOT miss out!
David north is my favorite writer. Between this series and aster fall, he makes me want more. In 2 weeks I've read all he has, and I'm left with a pit in my stomach wanting more. He's descriptive, has more metaphors tucked up one sleeve than you have hairs on your head, and builds rich and compelling worlds with fun and interesting magic systems, elder races, and explosive progression of his characters.
Since I've read everything he has, I'm going to reread aster fall series before book 5 is released.
Aster fall is the best litrpg you'll read and river of fate the best cultivation series.
Do NOT miss out!
May 26, 2024
Cultivate
Cultivate, as in to elevate desirable growth and cull the undesirable. The process of winnowing, discriminating and analyzing, alongside preparing, growing, and increasing. Using select resources to channel and focus energy towards a goal, usually higher and more valued. Often healthy, durable and sustainable growth while discarding undesirable elements. Highly dependent on higher order characteristics, strengths, and wisdom. Semi-autonomous, for better or worse. Choices.
Cultivate, as in to elevate desirable growth and cull the undesirable. The process of winnowing, discriminating and analyzing, alongside preparing, growing, and increasing. Using select resources to channel and focus energy towards a goal, usually higher and more valued. Often healthy, durable and sustainable growth while discarding undesirable elements. Highly dependent on higher order characteristics, strengths, and wisdom. Semi-autonomous, for better or worse. Choices.
May 5, 2023
A highly entertaining installment in this very rewarding series. I started reading the first book in this series as I was waiting for the next book in David North's Guardian of Aster Fall. I did not expect it to equal the Aster Fall books, but I was pleasantly surprised to find myself in some ways enjoying this as much, and in some ways more. I was a bit disappointed in the abruptness of the ending of Sunset Knight, but hopefully there will be more books in this throughly engrossing series.
September 24, 2021
Excellent story and progression
This story is well written, the characters are believable, the protagonist and his backstory are interesting, and the pacing was good and adjusted as needed. There were some minor grammatical errors, but they were rare and did not detract from the story.
I am really looking forward to the next book.
This story is well written, the characters are believable, the protagonist and his backstory are interesting, and the pacing was good and adjusted as needed. There were some minor grammatical errors, but they were rare and did not detract from the story.
I am really looking forward to the next book.
March 1, 2023
end of the story? Not cool. Too many threads left hanging.
Now that the story is getting interesting, the book ends. Left a lot of situation opened and a lot of threads hanging. Enjoy the world building and character development. Not too happy that I’ve read the book and there will not be any more to continue. Got me hooked, but now I have to go through withdrawal.
Now that the story is getting interesting, the book ends. Left a lot of situation opened and a lot of threads hanging. Enjoy the world building and character development. Not too happy that I’ve read the book and there will not be any more to continue. Got me hooked, but now I have to go through withdrawal.
October 28, 2025
wonderful Series…BUT
I’ve actually read this series twice. Once when it first came out back in 2020, and now again in 2025.
I absolutely DETEST cliffhangers, but most of all, cliffhangers that are never finished.
A 5 year cliffhanger is just pure evil, especially when the story was going so well and sucks you in!
I’ve actually read this series twice. Once when it first came out back in 2020, and now again in 2025.
I absolutely DETEST cliffhangers, but most of all, cliffhangers that are never finished.
A 5 year cliffhanger is just pure evil, especially when the story was going so well and sucks you in!
November 10, 2025
Mostly Enjoyable but...
I found about two thirds through the book, that it got really bogged down in cultivation detail and just when I thought I was through it. Bang, another major incident with what seemed like endless and not very meaningful detail that did very little to progress the story.
However, with the exception of the above it was a good and enjoyable story.
I found about two thirds through the book, that it got really bogged down in cultivation detail and just when I thought I was through it. Bang, another major incident with what seemed like endless and not very meaningful detail that did very little to progress the story.
However, with the exception of the above it was a good and enjoyable story.
July 21, 2021
Awesome sequel
I like the world and the mythology of the other races. I would have liked to see skill grinding or ability training but with so much packed into the story I could see why that didn't happen as much. Looking forward to the next book.
I like the world and the mythology of the other races. I would have liked to see skill grinding or ability training but with so much packed into the story I could see why that didn't happen as much. Looking forward to the next book.
October 23, 2021
Well fiddle sticks
Ok, so a great series, with interesting, character development. A wonderful take and twist and a relatively standard format for the genre. The only issue I have, is now I have to wait for the next one.
Ok, so a great series, with interesting, character development. A wonderful take and twist and a relatively standard format for the genre. The only issue I have, is now I have to wait for the next one.
November 19, 2021
Could NOT Stop Reading
Fantastic Fantasy ... Great twists and the storyline is unique ... Characters and Characterisations grew so strategically through the first two books.
Ready for the next ... Suggest a bit more effort be put into grammar proofing.
Loved the story.
Fantastic Fantasy ... Great twists and the storyline is unique ... Characters and Characterisations grew so strategically through the first two books.
Ready for the next ... Suggest a bit more effort be put into grammar proofing.
Loved the story.
December 20, 2021
River of Fate
I like Mr. North writing style, and the action of his story telling. I love reading stories that have MC with sense of character. It's a good series so you should check it out.
I like Mr. North writing style, and the action of his story telling. I love reading stories that have MC with sense of character. It's a good series so you should check it out.
December 20, 2021
Excellent Series
Really enjoyed the first 2 books. If you do get the chance to read the other series by this author do so. Hope the next books in the series comes out soon. Thank you.
Really enjoyed the first 2 books. If you do get the chance to read the other series by this author do so. Hope the next books in the series comes out soon. Thank you.
November 29, 2022
Great book
A really good cultivation story with an MC that can be ruthless but looks out for those important to him. Lots of development and plot progress making an overall enjoyable book.
A really good cultivation story with an MC that can be ruthless but looks out for those important to him. Lots of development and plot progress making an overall enjoyable book.
March 7, 2023
Entertaining read
They second book continues the growth of the MC with a few revelations on himself. It is an easy read and an enjoyable story in the style. Looking forward to the next book.
They second book continues the growth of the MC with a few revelations on himself. It is an easy read and an enjoyable story in the style. Looking forward to the next book.
December 5, 2023
Recap: MC finds out he's a dragon in a human's body. Old Yuan, his ghost in a seal is dead and he gets a new AI... It's a friendly artifact spirit. City Lord gets killed and the mercenaries have taken over the city. MC finds out the CL has named him his heir.
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April 15, 2024
Good book
This turned out to be a very decent improvement over the previous book. Looks like it’s going to turn out to be a very interesting book series and I look forward to many more books along this one line.
This turned out to be a very decent improvement over the previous book. Looks like it’s going to turn out to be a very interesting book series and I look forward to many more books along this one line.
July 18, 2024
Good sequel. There was a lot of action on this book. The dragon twist was interesting but a little much. The MC was already OP from his cultivation technique. A little of plot was covered in the book. Good read.
January 19, 2025
Good book
Damn one hell of a ride,the story just gets crazier and wilder as it goes. It was nonstop action and pure adventure at it finest,look forward to reading more from the series 😀
Damn one hell of a ride,the story just gets crazier and wilder as it goes. It was nonstop action and pure adventure at it finest,look forward to reading more from the series 😀
January 5, 2026
phoenix
Musings on the nature of life, celestial cycles of death and rebirth.
Some mysteries revealed, old adversaries return, and twists and turns of fate cause events to grow in unexpected directions.
Musings on the nature of life, celestial cycles of death and rebirth.
Some mysteries revealed, old adversaries return, and twists and turns of fate cause events to grow in unexpected directions.
September 21, 2021
Nice
Great Read
The second book has a good flow of story and action and leaves you looking forward to more to come
in next book.
Great Read
The second book has a good flow of story and action and leaves you looking forward to more to come
in next book.
September 28, 2021
Great Story
This story of a young man who comes to in a cultivating world with memories of his two previous lives was Fantastic.
This story of a young man who comes to in a cultivating world with memories of his two previous lives was Fantastic.
November 6, 2021
Hurry up on book 3
Interesting concept similar and completely different to other cultivation books I’ve read. Huge potential for a large series and I look forward to it!
Interesting concept similar and completely different to other cultivation books I’ve read. Huge potential for a large series and I look forward to it!
January 8, 2022
great book
I really liked the books the story line is interesting and the pace was quick enough to keep me reading avidly awaiting the next book
I really liked the books the story line is interesting and the pace was quick enough to keep me reading avidly awaiting the next book
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