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This Trilogy is Broken #4
This Plot is Bananas!
With betrayal weighing heavily on their spirits and the devouring flame an ever-present threat, Eve and the gang can do little to stave off the eternal undercurrent of silliness that pervades their lives. Together with a young trellac, a drake with phantasmal wings, and three floating lights known only as Lumy, they'll fight man-eating plants, officiate monster weddings, and investigate a muffin-related conspiracy deep within the bowels of Pyrindel.
But the fun can't last forever.
There's a war brewing between high-level factions, a conflict Eve finds herself caught in the middle of. Soon enough, this secret plot, this life quest, this entire broken trilogy will come hurtling to an end. Perhaps, with any luck, there will be a loaf of bread waiting on the other side. Or maybe the real loaf of bread was the friends we made along the way. Those friends that made it through, that is.
Experience the epic and hilarious conclusion to This Trilogy is Broken!
But the fun can't last forever.
There's a war brewing between high-level factions, a conflict Eve finds herself caught in the middle of. Soon enough, this secret plot, this life quest, this entire broken trilogy will come hurtling to an end. Perhaps, with any luck, there will be a loaf of bread waiting on the other side. Or maybe the real loaf of bread was the friends we made along the way. Those friends that made it through, that is.
Experience the epic and hilarious conclusion to This Trilogy is Broken!
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First published December 11, 2021
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January 6, 2022
This author honestly surprised me, started reading their Nothing mage series and was impressed. Picked up this "trilogy" and it kept a very solid pace, was actually consistently funny and simply a good read from start to end. That is incredibly rare in the LITRPG genre, definitely pick this up even if you just like fantasy.
August 7, 2022
4.5 Apparently, They Go Bowling Stars
This Plot Is Bananas! is the fourth book in the This Trilogy Is Broken series by J. P. Valentine.
The true antagonist and great evil of this entire work, the being behind the Questing Stones desperate twist of fate, isn't that surprising. The true surprise is the depths and culmination of so many events that led to this very conclusion. The many untold adventures, the great friendships birthed from their travels, and mysteries of this world solved all told complete a wonderful tale.
There were definitely some parts that felt unnecessarily rushed to finish this 'trilogy' within the pages of the fourth book. However, the ending is too perfect to contest too heavily. My only real question is if they ever managed to help Roric regain his honor in some great feat, and what the event was?
Her quest reward is literally perfection. It's the only thing I can honestly say she truly needed after everything her and her team have faced. Weirdly perfect Life Quest rewards seem to be a feat the Questing Stones have mastered. I only wish we could continue the journey after this, to see her traveling escapades. It would make a decidedly fascinating novella.
This Plot Is Bananas! is the fourth book in the This Trilogy Is Broken series by J. P. Valentine.
The true antagonist and great evil of this entire work, the being behind the Questing Stones desperate twist of fate, isn't that surprising. The true surprise is the depths and culmination of so many events that led to this very conclusion. The many untold adventures, the great friendships birthed from their travels, and mysteries of this world solved all told complete a wonderful tale.
There were definitely some parts that felt unnecessarily rushed to finish this 'trilogy' within the pages of the fourth book. However, the ending is too perfect to contest too heavily. My only real question is if they ever managed to help Roric regain his honor in some great feat, and what the event was?
Her quest reward is literally perfection. It's the only thing I can honestly say she truly needed after everything her and her team have faced. Weirdly perfect Life Quest rewards seem to be a feat the Questing Stones have mastered. I only wish we could continue the journey after this, to see her traveling escapades. It would make a decidedly fascinating novella.
July 22, 2022
This one had a lot more plot than the rest, but it still had problems. To start off this series was supposed to be hilarious, and it just wasn't. There were attempts at humor, there were pop culture references and there was the muffin man. The jokes just weren't funny to me. The setup was pretty obvious, the characters are all over the place. Honestly this book series wasn't bad I did finish the whole series, but it just had a lot of faults. I read it because I wanted a fun read and it just didn't deliver in that department. I will say that the characters were the strong point they actually had a surprising amount of deapth, and I was routing for them the whole time. The length of the books were good. Overall I wouldn't reccomend reading it to anyone that has a lot of other options, if you do read it don't expect it to be that funny. I am sure it is funny to some people. I wish it was just not an attempt at humor, if had just gone serious I think it would have been better. Hopefully everyone else enjoys it more than me.
December 10, 2024
Not the biggest fan of the Dora-like ending.
سنقر لا تسرق
Also felt like it was a bit rushed towards the end. I wanted more expansion on the questing stone and the goddesses etc..
Nevertheless, it was a very fun journey in this broken trilogy with these idiots that I am gonna miss quite a bit. Reminding how it started off with Eve carrying Wes on her back and running while he shoots fire evokes a sense of bittersweet nostalgia.
Good twist in this book regarding the Man of the Mists.
سنقر لا تسرق
Also felt like it was a bit rushed towards the end. I wanted more expansion on the questing stone and the goddesses etc..
Nevertheless, it was a very fun journey in this broken trilogy with these idiots that I am gonna miss quite a bit. Reminding how it started off with Eve carrying Wes on her back and running while he shoots fire evokes a sense of bittersweet nostalgia.
Good twist in this book regarding the Man of the Mists.
January 7, 2022
Great series
Possibly the best series I've ever read. I read a lot of books using Kindle Unlimited, and finding this series has been pure joy. I will be looking for the Audible versions of these for my wife.
Possibly the best series I've ever read. I read a lot of books using Kindle Unlimited, and finding this series has been pure joy. I will be looking for the Audible versions of these for my wife.
September 14, 2023
Although I found the book enjoyable, I must admit that there were a few issues that prevented me from fully immersing myself in the story.
While some of the puns were well-executed, much of the humour seemed forced and repetitive.
Although I appreciated the unique plot, it felt as though the author lost their way halfway through. Despite the exciting adventures and well-crafted dungeons, there were moments when it seemed like the plot was rushed. The ending felt particularly hasty, with events occurring too quickly to be fully satisfying. A bit less sidetracking and a bit more actual plot would've been nice.
While some of the puns were well-executed, much of the humour seemed forced and repetitive.
Although I appreciated the unique plot, it felt as though the author lost their way halfway through. Despite the exciting adventures and well-crafted dungeons, there were moments when it seemed like the plot was rushed. The ending felt particularly hasty, with events occurring too quickly to be fully satisfying. A bit less sidetracking and a bit more actual plot would've been nice.
December 15, 2021
Do you know the Muffin Man?!?
Outstanding way to cap off an absurd trilogy.
I did struggle with the first couple of chapters. It’s been a few months since I read the previous books and I couldn’t remember exactly who ‘Alex’ was. A quick recap wouldn’t have gone amiss.
I love that things got ever more ridiculous without descending to pure farse.
Outstanding way to cap off an absurd trilogy.
I did struggle with the first couple of chapters. It’s been a few months since I read the previous books and I couldn’t remember exactly who ‘Alex’ was. A quick recap wouldn’t have gone amiss.
I love that things got ever more ridiculous without descending to pure farse.
February 5, 2023
Far too sudden
So this "overarching" plot was basically a foot note in the first 3 books. A conversation with a mysterious character, a betrayal at the end of a fight... Then suddenly it was a big world ending threat 60% in to this book and it was really jarring and rushed and it feels like it could have spent more time being wrapped up at the end.
So this "overarching" plot was basically a foot note in the first 3 books. A conversation with a mysterious character, a betrayal at the end of a fight... Then suddenly it was a big world ending threat 60% in to this book and it was really jarring and rushed and it feels like it could have spent more time being wrapped up at the end.
April 27, 2022
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This review covers all 4 books in this (broken) trilogy:
#1 – This Quest is Bullshit (also released as This Quest is Broken)
#2 – This Class is Bonkers
#3 – This Guild is Batty
#4 – This Plot is Bananas
Hard to not pick up this book after seeing that title and when I was tagged in twitter by that dastardly David (@BookMeanderings), it was instinctual that I picked this up immediately. And boy, glad I did. This was a breath of fresh air fun read that put me in a smiling good mood! I wanted to try out Book 1 but ended up reading all 4 books (yes, it’s a broken trilogy) back to back over a course of 3 days. Time well spent!
The book starts off with our loveable MC, Eve standing in a queue to get her life quests from these mysterious questing stones. With dreams and imagination running rampant, she’s dropped down to earth harshly, when her quest is the fetch a loaf of bread from the next town. She’s disheartened….until she see that the quest difficulty is graded as Legendary, (while her friends quest to slay a dragon is merely Epic in difficulty)… And so starts the adventure! Bakery fires and bakers on holiday thwart her mission all the while she and her friends has to fight off monsters just so they can reach the next town to try their luck for the bread. Not to mention, she gets constantly interrupted by pesky side quests. Making things worse is that then Quest System itself seems to be making up milestones on the way without any plan, you know things are going to turn to chaos. And when they realize they have to save the world to get that damn loaf, you know you are in for a legendary read!
This is a books that doesn’t take itself seriously. It’s quirky, nonsensical and totally fun to read. Every single trope of adventuring and quest has been subverted and poked fun at replete with campy bad (good kind of bad) puns. But then it has a charm of it’s own that kept me reading with a smile. The MC and her group are charming, loveable and have a chemistry that just make you root for them. Their adventures are lot of fun to read even when I realized that the actual plot kicked off seriously only in Book 4 but that doesn’t take away anything from the previous books.
It’s just so easy to binge read that I recommend everyone to do it.
This review covers all 4 books in this (broken) trilogy:
#1 – This Quest is Bullshit (also released as This Quest is Broken)
#2 – This Class is Bonkers
#3 – This Guild is Batty
#4 – This Plot is Bananas
Hard to not pick up this book after seeing that title and when I was tagged in twitter by that dastardly David (@BookMeanderings), it was instinctual that I picked this up immediately. And boy, glad I did. This was a breath of fresh air fun read that put me in a smiling good mood! I wanted to try out Book 1 but ended up reading all 4 books (yes, it’s a broken trilogy) back to back over a course of 3 days. Time well spent!
The book starts off with our loveable MC, Eve standing in a queue to get her life quests from these mysterious questing stones. With dreams and imagination running rampant, she’s dropped down to earth harshly, when her quest is the fetch a loaf of bread from the next town. She’s disheartened….until she see that the quest difficulty is graded as Legendary, (while her friends quest to slay a dragon is merely Epic in difficulty)… And so starts the adventure! Bakery fires and bakers on holiday thwart her mission all the while she and her friends has to fight off monsters just so they can reach the next town to try their luck for the bread. Not to mention, she gets constantly interrupted by pesky side quests. Making things worse is that then Quest System itself seems to be making up milestones on the way without any plan, you know things are going to turn to chaos. And when they realize they have to save the world to get that damn loaf, you know you are in for a legendary read!
This is a books that doesn’t take itself seriously. It’s quirky, nonsensical and totally fun to read. Every single trope of adventuring and quest has been subverted and poked fun at replete with campy bad (good kind of bad) puns. But then it has a charm of it’s own that kept me reading with a smile. The MC and her group are charming, loveable and have a chemistry that just make you root for them. Their adventures are lot of fun to read even when I realized that the actual plot kicked off seriously only in Book 4 but that doesn’t take away anything from the previous books.
It’s just so easy to binge read that I recommend everyone to do it.
June 28, 2022
Whilst based at Dragonwrought, the group have been doing side quests for the Man of the Mists for a year until they decide to further Eve's major side quest regarding Burendia.
The gang venture to the Dead Fields to find the ancient capital of Burendia. It turns out to be a subterranean city that they venture through to the bottom where Alex is waiting to confront Eve. Eve, however, traps Alex and She Beneath the Earth and makes her escape.
A Wedding is attended and Art finds his father in attendance too. Art leaves with his dad and Wes & Preston choose to retire.
Eve and Lumy continue to adventure together and discover that the Man of the Mists is the bad guy and he wants to destroy the world.
Eve informs all of her allies (including Alex & She Beneath the Earth) and a massive battle occurs at Pyrindel. Eve manages to kill Man of the Mists but he gives Eve a warning regarding the Quest Stones.
Eve rushes back to her neighbouring hometown to find that Wes has defeated a dragon but has lost his control of the fire elemental within him. Eve defeats the elemental and saves Wes. Eve awakes from the ordeal to find a bakery standing in the desolation and purchases a loaf of bread.
Wes & Preston get married and Eve discusses future plans with Lumy at the wedding reception.
It has been ~8 months since I read the first three books in this series and though I remember loving those I think I lost something in waiting to read this volume. The humour is still here but it just feels stale to me. Eve has levelled up incredibly but her character doesn't seem to have grown or changed at all. She makes stupid decisions but plot armour saves her every time. I guess I just wanted to see her change too as a result of her adventures rather than just seeing her level up every 5 minutes.
The prose in this book was fine and I especially enjoyed the part regarding the Battle of Pyrindel (some excellent writing here). The spelling & grammar seemed fine too (which is rare in this genre).
Overall, I loved this series but my enjoyment for book #4 was dampened because of the time between reading this and the precious volume. Having said that, I did enjoy this book.
I enjoyed it - 3 stars
The gang venture to the Dead Fields to find the ancient capital of Burendia. It turns out to be a subterranean city that they venture through to the bottom where Alex is waiting to confront Eve. Eve, however, traps Alex and She Beneath the Earth and makes her escape.
A Wedding is attended and Art finds his father in attendance too. Art leaves with his dad and Wes & Preston choose to retire.
Eve and Lumy continue to adventure together and discover that the Man of the Mists is the bad guy and he wants to destroy the world.
Eve informs all of her allies (including Alex & She Beneath the Earth) and a massive battle occurs at Pyrindel. Eve manages to kill Man of the Mists but he gives Eve a warning regarding the Quest Stones.
Eve rushes back to her neighbouring hometown to find that Wes has defeated a dragon but has lost his control of the fire elemental within him. Eve defeats the elemental and saves Wes. Eve awakes from the ordeal to find a bakery standing in the desolation and purchases a loaf of bread.
Wes & Preston get married and Eve discusses future plans with Lumy at the wedding reception.
It has been ~8 months since I read the first three books in this series and though I remember loving those I think I lost something in waiting to read this volume. The humour is still here but it just feels stale to me. Eve has levelled up incredibly but her character doesn't seem to have grown or changed at all. She makes stupid decisions but plot armour saves her every time. I guess I just wanted to see her change too as a result of her adventures rather than just seeing her level up every 5 minutes.
The prose in this book was fine and I especially enjoyed the part regarding the Battle of Pyrindel (some excellent writing here). The spelling & grammar seemed fine too (which is rare in this genre).
Overall, I loved this series but my enjoyment for book #4 was dampened because of the time between reading this and the precious volume. Having said that, I did enjoy this book.
I enjoyed it - 3 stars
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 19, 2024
3.5⭐️
I am a little disappointed with the ending of this series. Both because it ended and that it didn't end as well as I would have liked.
The tone of the book was much more serious this time around which is OK with me, but this series wa built on the fact that the adventure group faced adversities with hilarity and teasing of the members. And there was a lack and abundance of that at the same time. By that I mean the timing of the jokes just didn't land as well as in the previous installments. I also found the pairing up of Lumy and Eve a bit sudden. Even though Lumy was introduced in the last book we just didn't have a lot of info about them or interactions with them until the 2nd half of the book. Having said that the interactions with Lumy were funny.
Coming to the things I liked, I loved the serious parts too. The moments between Alvin from the Lungeon and the group, between and the sprinkling of pop culture references in this book were great. The ending being a little open ended in terms of what Eve will get up to next didn't irk me as this is the type of ambiguous-ness I can live with.
The part that really got my goat was after all the buildup about the betrayal and who the bad guys were, the way that got resolved was just a bummer for me. I knew Eve being so overpowered would be the reason that she would win at the end of the day, but she remembered her lesson on being humble and prepared enough that she didn't take that for granted. But it still felt like the culmination of the conflict was a bit too pat. But the final showdown to free Wes from the whispers kind of made up for that.
All in all this is a series that I will probably return to again and again. Probably in this year itself. I might just speed read the final book is all.
I am a little disappointed with the ending of this series. Both because it ended and that it didn't end as well as I would have liked.
The tone of the book was much more serious this time around which is OK with me, but this series wa built on the fact that the adventure group faced adversities with hilarity and teasing of the members. And there was a lack and abundance of that at the same time. By that I mean the timing of the jokes just didn't land as well as in the previous installments. I also found the pairing up of Lumy and Eve a bit sudden. Even though Lumy was introduced in the last book we just didn't have a lot of info about them or interactions with them until the 2nd half of the book. Having said that the interactions with Lumy were funny.
Coming to the things I liked, I loved the serious parts too. The moments between Alvin from the Lungeon and the group, between and the sprinkling of pop culture references in this book were great. The ending being a little open ended in terms of what Eve will get up to next didn't irk me as this is the type of ambiguous-ness I can live with.
The part that really got my goat was after all the buildup about the betrayal and who the bad guys were, the way that got resolved was just a bummer for me. I knew Eve being so overpowered would be the reason that she would win at the end of the day, but she remembered her lesson on being humble and prepared enough that she didn't take that for granted. But it still felt like the culmination of the conflict was a bit too pat. But the final showdown to free Wes from the whispers kind of made up for that.
All in all this is a series that I will probably return to again and again. Probably in this year itself. I might just speed read the final book is all.
February 17, 2024
I said in the previous review that I was curious how everything would wrap up given how many subplots were left unresolved and a more serious main plot seemed to have started, but I thought this book did an admirable job of wrapping up everything in a fairly satisfying way! When the man of the mists said he had a partner going over to the stones (near where Wes was at) and it clicked that it was the blightmaw dragon I was so pleased, for example.
It did seem a little more rushed than the more relaxed vibe of the previous book, though, with more of an attempt to bring out emotions, but I enjoyed myself throughout. The only thing I thought fell a little short for me was the 'conflict' between Alex and Eve. Like, I'm not generally one to be like 'if they had only talked for two seconds this conflict would have resolved,' as people do not always behave optimally, but geez.
Also the power scaling and experience requirements to go up a level by the end were extreme to a hilarious degree. Glad that she got the burundi crown, cleared her name with the city and the queen, reunited the trellac son and father, and stopped Wes' vassalage! I also thought it ended at a good point and just wrapped up well altogether.
I'll probably never be a big litrpg/progression fan (unless there's satire or characters that really hit my sweet spot), and like I said in my previous review this definitely was a popcorn read that didn't have fantastic prose or make me think too much. But I thought this book and series was pretty great overall. The fact that I ripped through all four books (even if they weren't super long) in less than two weeks tells it all, really.
It did seem a little more rushed than the more relaxed vibe of the previous book, though, with more of an attempt to bring out emotions, but I enjoyed myself throughout. The only thing I thought fell a little short for me was the 'conflict' between Alex and Eve. Like, I'm not generally one to be like 'if they had only talked for two seconds this conflict would have resolved,' as people do not always behave optimally, but geez.
Also the power scaling and experience requirements to go up a level by the end were extreme to a hilarious degree. Glad that she got the burundi crown, cleared her name with the city and the queen, reunited the trellac son and father, and stopped Wes' vassalage! I also thought it ended at a good point and just wrapped up well altogether.
I'll probably never be a big litrpg/progression fan (unless there's satire or characters that really hit my sweet spot), and like I said in my previous review this definitely was a popcorn read that didn't have fantastic prose or make me think too much. But I thought this book and series was pretty great overall. The fact that I ripped through all four books (even if they weren't super long) in less than two weeks tells it all, really.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 3, 2022
The End Of A Broken Trilogy!
Eve has traveled far and wide on her life's quest to buy a loaf of bread. She has defeated monsters, dungeons, and other adventurers along the way. She has claimed artifacts, titles, and tens of thousands of gold coins; but has never been able to spend the two coppers in her pocket with which she left home.
Now she must face a legendary foe and the eldritch power allied with him to have a chance at completing her quest. It will be beyond epic, if she survives.
This novel, and the quartet of which it is a part, is rife with puns (good an bad), jokes (likewise), and ridiculously contrived situations (which seem strangely fitting) for the disastrous course The Questing Stones set Eve's life upon in the first novel. This novel, and its predecessors, will likely appeal to punsters and may appeal to fans of the wider Fantasy genre and those who enjoy playing RPGs.
Eve has traveled far and wide on her life's quest to buy a loaf of bread. She has defeated monsters, dungeons, and other adventurers along the way. She has claimed artifacts, titles, and tens of thousands of gold coins; but has never been able to spend the two coppers in her pocket with which she left home.
Now she must face a legendary foe and the eldritch power allied with him to have a chance at completing her quest. It will be beyond epic, if she survives.
This novel, and the quartet of which it is a part, is rife with puns (good an bad), jokes (likewise), and ridiculously contrived situations (which seem strangely fitting) for the disastrous course The Questing Stones set Eve's life upon in the first novel. This novel, and its predecessors, will likely appeal to punsters and may appeal to fans of the wider Fantasy genre and those who enjoy playing RPGs.
January 5, 2023
A glorious end to a great 'trilogy'. Whether it was waiting like two chapters for someone to finally ask "Do you know the muffin man?" or realising your favourite character is an incorporeal collection of floating lights, this series was a unique experience.
While I found the plot a little slow in places and some of the jokes didn't always land, this series kept me reading with all the jokes that did land and the hilarious brokenness of the main character's skillset. The premise for the series is brilliant in itself and the execution didn't disappoint. The overall ending was satisfying, while the journey was interesting and funny.
I'm very glad I found and read this series, despite the moments where I got a little disengaged. I loved every single character, even when they were being stupid. I'd recommend this series to anyone who doesn't mind a slow-burn plot, likes absurdist humour and appreciates character banter.
While I found the plot a little slow in places and some of the jokes didn't always land, this series kept me reading with all the jokes that did land and the hilarious brokenness of the main character's skillset. The premise for the series is brilliant in itself and the execution didn't disappoint. The overall ending was satisfying, while the journey was interesting and funny.
I'm very glad I found and read this series, despite the moments where I got a little disengaged. I loved every single character, even when they were being stupid. I'd recommend this series to anyone who doesn't mind a slow-burn plot, likes absurdist humour and appreciates character banter.
April 27, 2022
This book, much like the two before it, can not be commented on in a vacuum. They kind of all require each other to exist and none of the later books will make any sense without reading the books before them.
This book really does a good job of wrapping up the story. Again there are characters I did not care for and a whole OP'ness that reminds me of why I really am no longer a fan of Harry Harrison's Stainless Steel Rat series of books. Op is fine, but not when it brings with it that level of smugness.
Some parts really were genuinely amusing, some parts were heartbreaking, some were able to draw out almost every core emotion we all have as human beings. I call that good.
I am giving this book--as well as the series of all four books--a four star overall rating. I suggest it without reservation.
This book really does a good job of wrapping up the story. Again there are characters I did not care for and a whole OP'ness that reminds me of why I really am no longer a fan of Harry Harrison's Stainless Steel Rat series of books. Op is fine, but not when it brings with it that level of smugness.
Some parts really were genuinely amusing, some parts were heartbreaking, some were able to draw out almost every core emotion we all have as human beings. I call that good.
I am giving this book--as well as the series of all four books--a four star overall rating. I suggest it without reservation.
June 5, 2022
This Plot is Bananas! J. P. Valentine: Adult Comedic LitRPG Adventure Fantasy. Shifting. Found family. Light. Third Person POV. Allies. Magic. Satisfying injury tropes. Battles. Action. Mystery. Humour.
J. P. Valentine doesn't disappoint. This Plot is Bananas is an amazing conclusion to the series. It's action-packed, fast-paced, easy to read, and riddled with mysteries, revelations, action, warmth, high stakes, and hilarious circumstances. If you've loved the last three in the series. You'll love this one just as much.
How much I Liked it: 5 Stars
Ideas - World-building: 5 stars
Ideas - Plot: 5 Stars
Character Depth: 5 Stars
Character Interaction: Extensive
Animal Characterisation: Standard
Warning/s: None.
Execution (editing): 5 Stars
J. P. Valentine doesn't disappoint. This Plot is Bananas is an amazing conclusion to the series. It's action-packed, fast-paced, easy to read, and riddled with mysteries, revelations, action, warmth, high stakes, and hilarious circumstances. If you've loved the last three in the series. You'll love this one just as much.
How much I Liked it: 5 Stars
Ideas - World-building: 5 stars
Ideas - Plot: 5 Stars
Character Depth: 5 Stars
Character Interaction: Extensive
Animal Characterisation: Standard
Warning/s: None.
Execution (editing): 5 Stars
June 15, 2025
Overall rating 4/5 stars. But with the caveat that I'm being generous... as this has never claimed to be a serious story.
However, there are some glaring problems with the overall plot, mostly with the way Eve is written. She is too damn over powered, and honestly makes the litrpg feel like its being played below story mode. (And I should know; I play most games on the easiest setting possible). Her amped up strength means that none of the threats feel real and most conflict is over before it even begins. Even the big boss fight at the end is laughably bad. So much so that I was pretty sure there would be a twist... turns out there wasn't.
But if are just looking for something simple... then this is definitely a fun read. Don't over think it, and you'll definitely enjoy it. I did.
However, there are some glaring problems with the overall plot, mostly with the way Eve is written. She is too damn over powered, and honestly makes the litrpg feel like its being played below story mode. (And I should know; I play most games on the easiest setting possible). Her amped up strength means that none of the threats feel real and most conflict is over before it even begins. Even the big boss fight at the end is laughably bad. So much so that I was pretty sure there would be a twist... turns out there wasn't.
But if are just looking for something simple... then this is definitely a fun read. Don't over think it, and you'll definitely enjoy it. I did.
March 29, 2022
Legendary ending to a legendary quest!
The story comes to an epic conclusion on the fourth installment of this umm trilogy. The characters are loveable and fun, the way everything is backward is funny as hell and the ending is touching and satisfying.
This series is highly recommended as a fun light read, expect fun and shenanigans!
5/5 for this one.
The author made an opening for the story to continue but I really hope he will leave this story as it is and hop to a new project. I don’t think any addition to the story would be good.
The story comes to an epic conclusion on the fourth installment of this umm trilogy. The characters are loveable and fun, the way everything is backward is funny as hell and the ending is touching and satisfying.
This series is highly recommended as a fun light read, expect fun and shenanigans!
5/5 for this one.
The author made an opening for the story to continue but I really hope he will leave this story as it is and hop to a new project. I don’t think any addition to the story would be good.
March 11, 2024
This trilogy might be broken…
But it’s still pretty good for a quartet that should have been a trio ;)
There were a few plot twists I didn’t see coming, which I appreciated. And be it Shrek or This Plot is Bananas!, I’m not sure anyone ever expects the Muffin Man.
All in all, it was a satisfying end to a series I wasn’t completely sure about back in the first book. I do still need to write reviews for books 1-3, but I enjoyed these books and I’m going to check into other books J.P. Valentine has written.
But it’s still pretty good for a quartet that should have been a trio ;)
There were a few plot twists I didn’t see coming, which I appreciated. And be it Shrek or This Plot is Bananas!, I’m not sure anyone ever expects the Muffin Man.
All in all, it was a satisfying end to a series I wasn’t completely sure about back in the first book. I do still need to write reviews for books 1-3, but I enjoyed these books and I’m going to check into other books J.P. Valentine has written.
December 15, 2021
It truly is a broken trilogy
Honestly, one of the most satisfying series I have read. It has all the makings of a book, a begging, a middle, and an end. And my goodness what a begging, what a middle, and what an end. Truly, I don't think I realized exactly how much I enjoyed this series, mainly for the simple fact it was fun, and the jokes truly simultaneously deep and shallow. 10/10 would break a trilogy again.
Honestly, one of the most satisfying series I have read. It has all the makings of a book, a begging, a middle, and an end. And my goodness what a begging, what a middle, and what an end. Truly, I don't think I realized exactly how much I enjoyed this series, mainly for the simple fact it was fun, and the jokes truly simultaneously deep and shallow. 10/10 would break a trilogy again.
August 5, 2022
Great
Facebook was really good I enjoyed the quest and I enjoyed the story even though it didn't follow the style of the RPG off there's where it just goes on and on forever it followed more traditional style where there's the peak and everything wraps up real nice which I think I worked well in this novel with everything being concise at the end there's a room for continuation but there's no significant loose ends for this one which is nice and yes
Facebook was really good I enjoyed the quest and I enjoyed the story even though it didn't follow the style of the RPG off there's where it just goes on and on forever it followed more traditional style where there's the peak and everything wraps up real nice which I think I worked well in this novel with everything being concise at the end there's a room for continuation but there's no significant loose ends for this one which is nice and yes
April 7, 2023
What a trilogy - complete and unrepentant
The first book grabbed me with its quirky humour and by its end I was invested. The story never slowed or lost its charm and the author brought it all to a fantastic and well rounded conclusion. No trying to drag it out, no meaningless tailing off, but a complete and fulfilling end that left me satisfied rather than disappointed. A glorious trilogy that is worth every moment you'll invest in reading it. Bravo.
The first book grabbed me with its quirky humour and by its end I was invested. The story never slowed or lost its charm and the author brought it all to a fantastic and well rounded conclusion. No trying to drag it out, no meaningless tailing off, but a complete and fulfilling end that left me satisfied rather than disappointed. A glorious trilogy that is worth every moment you'll invest in reading it. Bravo.
July 27, 2024
Every. Single. Moment.
*chef’s kiss*
The plot lines and mysteries which were all finally revealed came to a head in the best way possible in this finale.
When destiny depends on shenanigans and a ridiculous amount of coincidence and luck, I would say it’s a story worth being told. I’m incredibly happy to have come across this series and will continue to suggest it to my friends whenever they say they’re looking for something new to get them out of a ‘same old same’ rut.
*chef’s kiss*
The plot lines and mysteries which were all finally revealed came to a head in the best way possible in this finale.
When destiny depends on shenanigans and a ridiculous amount of coincidence and luck, I would say it’s a story worth being told. I’m incredibly happy to have come across this series and will continue to suggest it to my friends whenever they say they’re looking for something new to get them out of a ‘same old same’ rut.
August 18, 2024
I love this series, it was so fun! This book is the culmination of the series and I really love Eve, Wes and Preston’s characters. They are so funny together, teasing each other. The adventures the go on and the friends they make really keep the story alive and interesting. So many battles come very close to ending one or the other, all the way to the end of the story. This has been my favorite LitRPG series up to this time.
August 31, 2024
This was my favorite of all four books. I love that the banter, humor, and jokes are still there. I really appreciate that Lumy added the levity and sarcasm when no others were present with Eve. Of course, there was growth, milestones, and life quests reached. But what I loved most of all was the beautiful and wholesome way this story ended.
"After all, there would always be time for another adventure."
"After all, there would always be time for another adventure."
September 21, 2024
More plot than the previous books in the "trilogy" and much higher stakes. I enjoyed this one a lot, as I did the rest of the series, even if the humour (which the previous books relied on more than this entry) didn't always land.
This was probably my favourite of the series, and was happy to see the story wrap up, which felt satisfying to me, and timely.
I'd recommend this series for anyone looking to dip into LitRPG, though your mileage may vary with the humour.
This was probably my favourite of the series, and was happy to see the story wrap up, which felt satisfying to me, and timely.
I'd recommend this series for anyone looking to dip into LitRPG, though your mileage may vary with the humour.
October 24, 2025
Book 4 of the "trilogy" and the story wraps up fairly nicely. Ultimately I thought the series was just "fine". For being a comedy series, it was just a little funny and the other parts were just fine too. I do think one of its strengths was the likable characters, and their relationships.
One other issue is that this book speed runs the remaining overarching plot, with some pieces being very rushed (the dragon quest especially). I think ultimately I don't regret reading this, but I'm not sure I'd give it a strong recommendation though.
One other issue is that this book speed runs the remaining overarching plot, with some pieces being very rushed (the dragon quest especially). I think ultimately I don't regret reading this, but I'm not sure I'd give it a strong recommendation though.
January 25, 2022
A great ending to a series! More plot twists I didn't see coming, more puns than you could shake a stick at, and loads of laughs. Valentine wrapped up the series nicely with suspense, action, and heartfelt drama. Eve is easily one of my favorite characters in a book. If actually love to see some kind of anime, tv show, or movie series from this series, it would be a blast to watch.
April 25, 2022
Fun, fast series. It never takes itself too seriously, but avoids dissolving into pure silliness (the Muffin Man notwithstanding).
I kind of wish it had explained the world a bit more towards the end (I thought maybe that was where it was going). Not really a knock against it, but I would have liked to get an explanation of how the game elements got grafted onto their world.
I kind of wish it had explained the world a bit more towards the end (I thought maybe that was where it was going). Not really a knock against it, but I would have liked to get an explanation of how the game elements got grafted onto their world.
May 13, 2022
what a brilliant series
Picked these up on a whim as the covers and titles made me laugh, and i’m glad i did!
I love the characters, the magic in the world, the jokes, even the chapter names!
Would recommend to anyone who like fantasy books! Fantastic series and thank you to the author for writing them!
Picked these up on a whim as the covers and titles made me laugh, and i’m glad i did!
I love the characters, the magic in the world, the jokes, even the chapter names!
Would recommend to anyone who like fantasy books! Fantastic series and thank you to the author for writing them!
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