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Surgecaller #3
Honourbound
Huon doesn't want to be a murderer.
He has no choice.
Forced to become an Honourbound soldier in the Everlasting King's army, Huon struggles to do what is right when his actions are completely out of his control.
He attained Knighthood, and is the strongest he's ever been, but his advancement means nothing while oathbound.
But oaths have been broken before—his own father's—and even while he's forced to fight for a cause he doesn't believe in, he tries to discover a way out.
A way to be free once more, to continue toward his impossible goal.
In the spirit of progression fantasies like Cradle and Mage Errant, enter a realm with magical beasts, where surgecallers can cultivate essence to strengthen their weapons, enhance their bodies and wield elemental magic.
He has no choice.
Forced to become an Honourbound soldier in the Everlasting King's army, Huon struggles to do what is right when his actions are completely out of his control.
He attained Knighthood, and is the strongest he's ever been, but his advancement means nothing while oathbound.
But oaths have been broken before—his own father's—and even while he's forced to fight for a cause he doesn't believe in, he tries to discover a way out.
A way to be free once more, to continue toward his impossible goal.
In the spirit of progression fantasies like Cradle and Mage Errant, enter a realm with magical beasts, where surgecallers can cultivate essence to strengthen their weapons, enhance their bodies and wield elemental magic.
- GenresFantasy
266 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 31, 2021
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February 15, 2022
Another good continuation of the series. I enjoyed this one a bit more then the last book. I like the Celestial plot too, very interested to see where that goes. And now they've set sail to new lands.
September 4, 2023
This was an okay/average book in terms of story and character progression, but works well regarding the worldbuilding dynamics and conflict setting of the overarching plot. There are some repetitive moments, in which the main character Huon's internalizing becomes pretty vexing and monotonous. Apart from that, we see some killing and Huon's attempt to escape from bondage once again.
The things that most interested me in this book are the interpersonal relationships of Huon and his father Jakob, and his honourbound rival Jamison. Also the part regarding the mysterious Celestial was quite intriguing. I'm eager to more know about that. It hints at some higher level of advancement, almost like a god, and it would be interesting what Huon uncovers during this struggles and escape.
The protagonists Huon and Liona finds their own way of escaping the Immortal of Fire, and boards a ship with a level three Legend as its captain. It will be even more interesting to see Huon and his group going to unknown lands from where none has ever returned. The next book is titled as Champion which hints at further advancement of the heroes, which I believe will boost the quest for Huon's vengeance against the Immortal of Fire and the Everlasting King.
The things that most interested me in this book are the interpersonal relationships of Huon and his father Jakob, and his honourbound rival Jamison. Also the part regarding the mysterious Celestial was quite intriguing. I'm eager to more know about that. It hints at some higher level of advancement, almost like a god, and it would be interesting what Huon uncovers during this struggles and escape.
The protagonists Huon and Liona finds their own way of escaping the Immortal of Fire, and boards a ship with a level three Legend as its captain. It will be even more interesting to see Huon and his group going to unknown lands from where none has ever returned. The next book is titled as Champion which hints at further advancement of the heroes, which I believe will boost the quest for Huon's vengeance against the Immortal of Fire and the Everlasting King.
December 15, 2021
Good book but I hope for more
This was a good continuation. I have to admit though I am getting tired of the negative introspection. Looking forward to hopefully something good happening
This was a good continuation. I have to admit though I am getting tired of the negative introspection. Looking forward to hopefully something good happening
April 12, 2023
Page count, page count, really, really short, anyways, as the levels of progression are lesser.......Naturally the narrative is shorter.
Ok, a lot of book readers tend to go for characterization, I also like character development, but I also love a story that is short but has a lot of meat in it, this one again has almost no character development, I mean if you already know what you want, the next should be how to go through with what you want rather than dilly dallying over something or things you cannot change, Huon suffers from too much internalizing, it makes the narrative lag, at least the story was going somewhere, Liona.......another good character again pushed to the sidelines......a lot of the characters seemed to be there just to torture Huon's internal self.....
Story, I like the progression, short, but again what is told is written, there are no going here, going there just to prolong the page count......
Honourbound might be short, but still we learn a lot, with regards to advancement, this one is just the calm before the storm, some tantalizing clues on how to use the essences, a surprising turn in the story(I was really debating on this, if the Author was going to use this method, Huon was really, really weak and annoyingly self projecting too much, you would not have survived in the wilds for 4 years, if you were always contradicting your decisions!!!)......
Still here.......................................????????????????
........Of course, as I have mentioned, progressing, advancing, leveling to the next level is one of the most anticipated result in any game, grinding is one of the way to ascend, also the most time consuming.......this particular book is the grinding part, now to LEVEL UP!!!! Book 4, I hope you really, really bring it out!!!!!
Ok, a lot of book readers tend to go for characterization, I also like character development, but I also love a story that is short but has a lot of meat in it, this one again has almost no character development, I mean if you already know what you want, the next should be how to go through with what you want rather than dilly dallying over something or things you cannot change, Huon suffers from too much internalizing, it makes the narrative lag, at least the story was going somewhere, Liona.......another good character again pushed to the sidelines......a lot of the characters seemed to be there just to torture Huon's internal self.....
Story, I like the progression, short, but again what is told is written, there are no going here, going there just to prolong the page count......
Honourbound might be short, but still we learn a lot, with regards to advancement, this one is just the calm before the storm, some tantalizing clues on how to use the essences, a surprising turn in the story(I was really debating on this, if the Author was going to use this method, Huon was really, really weak and annoyingly self projecting too much, you would not have survived in the wilds for 4 years, if you were always contradicting your decisions!!!)......
Still here.......................................????????????????
........Of course, as I have mentioned, progressing, advancing, leveling to the next level is one of the most anticipated result in any game, grinding is one of the way to ascend, also the most time consuming.......this particular book is the grinding part, now to LEVEL UP!!!! Book 4, I hope you really, really bring it out!!!!!
September 7, 2022
This book really brings the series back to form. The last book wasn't my favorite. The author seemed determined to make the MC as weak as possible by having him constantly be defeated in fights again and again. Who wants to read a series where the MC gets knocked unconscious every fight? But this book really helped fix the things that I felt were broken in book 2. While the character does get more powerful in this book, there is a cost. One that I am really looking forward to being explored in future books. But while the MC does get more powerful and finally actually starts winning some fights, he isn't OP. He may be able to do things that he couldn't before, but he cant simply smack down anyone who gets in the way. He has to use his mind and outsmart his stronger opponents. But at least now he actually stands a chance in a fight. That's all I wanted for MC.
The side characters are great as always. They really have been a highlight, truth be told. While I may have had my issues with the MC, I have never had an issue with the side characters. They are excellently written and the parts they play are always vital to the overarching story. I'm looking forward to reading book 4, and I hope that the author keeps moving in this positive direction throughout the rest of the series.
The side characters are great as always. They really have been a highlight, truth be told. While I may have had my issues with the MC, I have never had an issue with the side characters. They are excellently written and the parts they play are always vital to the overarching story. I'm looking forward to reading book 4, and I hope that the author keeps moving in this positive direction throughout the rest of the series.
October 18, 2021
Good book, got some twists in it, never gets bogged down
Fast paced, well written. Few training montages (there’s one in this book but it’s not like most progression fantasy where the protagonist grinds for a while). Some plot unfolds here, like in the previous 2 books. Recommended.
Fast paced, well written. Few training montages (there’s one in this book but it’s not like most progression fantasy where the protagonist grinds for a while). Some plot unfolds here, like in the previous 2 books. Recommended.
September 1, 2021
A solid continuation
This was a good sequel in the series and kept things interesting throughout the whole story. I enjoyed seeing the character progression Huon showed, as well as more of the world at large. Looking forward to the next one.
This was a good sequel in the series and kept things interesting throughout the whole story. I enjoyed seeing the character progression Huon showed, as well as more of the world at large. Looking forward to the next one.
June 12, 2022
more good story
As the characters advance and the story progresses there are more pieces of the onion pulled back that reveals the bigger world. These books aren’t very long but each volume has been a complete story into itself while advancing the overriding story as well
As the characters advance and the story progresses there are more pieces of the onion pulled back that reveals the bigger world. These books aren’t very long but each volume has been a complete story into itself while advancing the overriding story as well
September 6, 2021
Enjoyable
Really enjoying this series, plenty of action well written and entertaining. Really looking forward to book 4. Keep up the good work.
Really enjoying this series, plenty of action well written and entertaining. Really looking forward to book 4. Keep up the good work.
September 14, 2021
Very good
Todd Herzman makes his characters seem very real! His stories are spell binding even to the point of skipping dinner to see what is goung to happen next!
Todd Herzman makes his characters seem very real! His stories are spell binding even to the point of skipping dinner to see what is goung to happen next!
September 21, 2021
very good
I love the characters and the world they are in. Every addition to the story just makes me wish the next one would come faster. Great read.
I love the characters and the world they are in. Every addition to the story just makes me wish the next one would come faster. Great read.
October 4, 2021
So keen for the next book!
January 20, 2022
Really enjoyable
I’m really enjoying this series. Of particular note for me is that I haven’t predicted most of what has happened - I’ve just enjoyed the ride.
I’m really enjoying this series. Of particular note for me is that I haven’t predicted most of what has happened - I’ve just enjoyed the ride.
May 15, 2022
A good series
If you like cultivation books then this one should be a good fit. It has a similar feel to other books in this genre.
If you like cultivation books then this one should be a good fit. It has a similar feel to other books in this genre.
June 14, 2023
honourbound book 3
As in the first two books. The self doubt was distraction. It was fast paced action. I became hooked on what the main character would do next.
As in the first two books. The self doubt was distraction. It was fast paced action. I became hooked on what the main character would do next.
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