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The Archemi Online Chronicles #4
Warsinger
An ancient kingdom falls to tyranny. A dark empire rises in its place, while the old gods stir...
After kicking an unholy amount of undead ass, Hector and his dragon have new goal: to revive the war-torn province of Myzsno, preferably before their nemesis arrives with his army and a legion of Drachan, demonic dragons that would make even H.P Lovecraft scream in terror.
If Hector is to triumph against enemies like these, he needs more than an army. He needs the Warsingers, god-like constructs built to fight and kill the Drachan. But first, he must break his girlfriend out of prison: a woman who could be the key to the Warsingers' 5000-year old mystery.
After kicking an unholy amount of undead ass, Hector and his dragon have new goal: to revive the war-torn province of Myzsno, preferably before their nemesis arrives with his army and a legion of Drachan, demonic dragons that would make even H.P Lovecraft scream in terror.
If Hector is to triumph against enemies like these, he needs more than an army. He needs the Warsingers, god-like constructs built to fight and kill the Drachan. But first, he must break his girlfriend out of prison: a woman who could be the key to the Warsingers' 5000-year old mystery.
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First published May 8, 2020
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James Osiris Baldwin
26 books266 followersDragon Award-nominated author James Osiris Baldwin is a transgender man from Australia who writes gritty LGBT-inclusive, dark fantasy and science fiction. He was the former Contributing Editor for the Australian Journal of Dementia Care and has also worked for Alzheimer's Australia.
He currently lives in Seattle with his lovely wife, a precocious flame-point Siamese cat, and far too many rats. His obsession with the Occult is matched only by his preoccupation with motorcycles.
He currently lives in Seattle with his lovely wife, a precocious flame-point Siamese cat, and far too many rats. His obsession with the Occult is matched only by his preoccupation with motorcycles.
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April 18, 2022
Ugh... they work so hard, and BAM the bad guy takes advantage.
This is a lot to take in and I need a break.
This is a lot to take in and I need a break.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 8, 2020
Fan of the story not of the relationships
I've liked the Archemi series. I found the story interesting and compelling. I haven't been a huge fan of the relationships between the MC and his girlfriend and the evolving relationship between the MC and his dragon/adopted daughter is... Woody Allen level creepy. I'll be dropping this series.
I've liked the Archemi series. I found the story interesting and compelling. I haven't been a huge fan of the relationships between the MC and his girlfriend and the evolving relationship between the MC and his dragon/adopted daughter is... Woody Allen level creepy. I'll be dropping this series.
March 4, 2021
Struggled to keep interested in this book as too much with his love interest and that for me, also sorry say starting feel very same old same now and just going through the motions.
September 19, 2021
I just don't like any of the characters anymore.
Even the MC, who I cheered for in the past, comes out as douchey in almost everything he does. Plus, he hasn't really learned that much after everything he's been through so that annoyed me too.
The relationships are a mess as well. His girlfriend is mental and a super bitch, and I dislike the way the father-daughter thing he had with the dragon turned into a mess of constant sexual tension.
Also, is it just me or is current-day politics pushed a lot in this one? First, most of his close friends are either gay or lesbian, then there's the whole part where he lets his girlfriend treat him like trash and takes it while they still have that whole weird consent sex thing, and then there are the creepy incest vibes with the dragon. Oh, and there were those admins who were supposed to represent 'incels'.
I almost gave it 1 star, but I did enjoy some parts of the previous books so I'll let that influence my score.
Even the MC, who I cheered for in the past, comes out as douchey in almost everything he does. Plus, he hasn't really learned that much after everything he's been through so that annoyed me too.
The relationships are a mess as well. His girlfriend is mental and a super bitch, and I dislike the way the father-daughter thing he had with the dragon turned into a mess of constant sexual tension.
Also, is it just me or is current-day politics pushed a lot in this one? First, most of his close friends are either gay or lesbian, then there's the whole part where he lets his girlfriend treat him like trash and takes it while they still have that whole weird consent sex thing, and then there are the creepy incest vibes with the dragon. Oh, and there were those admins who were supposed to represent 'incels'.
I almost gave it 1 star, but I did enjoy some parts of the previous books so I'll let that influence my score.
September 3, 2024
Fun but the main characters are pretty stupid
I enjoy the not all is black and white concept and the world building especially is fun. However, the main characters, even the supposedly smart ones, make some incredibly poorly thought out decisions for seemingly no reason. The poor decisions aren't even emotionally driven half the time. Those I could buy. The heros seem so dumb sometimes that I have found myself rooting for the morally detestable villan.
The story also seems to overuse the "plot twist" mechanic. They seem to happen so often they seem to loose impact and almost act as deus ex machina after a while.
Frustration with the main characters has led me to abandon the otherwise promising series.
I enjoy the not all is black and white concept and the world building especially is fun. However, the main characters, even the supposedly smart ones, make some incredibly poorly thought out decisions for seemingly no reason. The poor decisions aren't even emotionally driven half the time. Those I could buy. The heros seem so dumb sometimes that I have found myself rooting for the morally detestable villan.
The story also seems to overuse the "plot twist" mechanic. They seem to happen so often they seem to loose impact and almost act as deus ex machina after a while.
Frustration with the main characters has led me to abandon the otherwise promising series.
August 20, 2020
Mostly fun
These books are mostly fun BUT they desperately need an editor (there are so many spelling and continuity mistakes, it makes me want to scream) and they can very easily get bogged down with game specifics. At first it's kinda cool, but like all RPGs, it gets monotonous after a while. It's like having to rewatch cut scenes because you died, at first you pay attention, but as time goes on you become less interested, until eventually you just ignore them completely because they grate on you. Same here. My eyes have started to glaze at some of the technical parts. I really like the storyline though.
These books are mostly fun BUT they desperately need an editor (there are so many spelling and continuity mistakes, it makes me want to scream) and they can very easily get bogged down with game specifics. At first it's kinda cool, but like all RPGs, it gets monotonous after a while. It's like having to rewatch cut scenes because you died, at first you pay attention, but as time goes on you become less interested, until eventually you just ignore them completely because they grate on you. Same here. My eyes have started to glaze at some of the technical parts. I really like the storyline though.
March 31, 2021
It's complicated
I've enjoyed the story so far,pretty good plot , okay world building but could be a lot better, my two reservations are Hector the MC and the architects, every time I think Hector is maturing and growing as a character he does something incredibly dumb and I face plant and the architects simply seem to add confusion to an already complicated plot and they blur the lines of what can and can't happen ,that aside you still want to read what twists are up coming,will certainly continue with the series.
I've enjoyed the story so far,pretty good plot , okay world building but could be a lot better, my two reservations are Hector the MC and the architects, every time I think Hector is maturing and growing as a character he does something incredibly dumb and I face plant and the architects simply seem to add confusion to an already complicated plot and they blur the lines of what can and can't happen ,that aside you still want to read what twists are up coming,will certainly continue with the series.
April 20, 2021
(I listen to the audible version)
First, that ending credit Easter egg is fantastic! Second James Osiris Baldwin you sir are evil that ending how could you do that to us all.
All that being said this book is fantastic between the character progression and story development I can't decide what I like more, however, I think it is safe to say this is my favorite book in the series so far. This is absolutely a must-read and worthy of spending your time and money/credit on.
First, that ending credit Easter egg is fantastic! Second James Osiris Baldwin you sir are evil that ending how could you do that to us all.
All that being said this book is fantastic between the character progression and story development I can't decide what I like more, however, I think it is safe to say this is my favorite book in the series so far. This is absolutely a must-read and worthy of spending your time and money/credit on.
August 22, 2023
Karalti and Hector
The entire boom was action packed. Lots of intimate moments happened and epic battle. Karalti finally maturing faster. Suri finally found a spawn point. Hector mutated in a non corrupt way. Hector and Karalti are bonded so deeply they are more than just bonded partner. Even suri said so. Poor hector still having trouble coming to terms with his romantic love for Karalti. Definitely read for dragon lovers and dragon rider rpg lovers
The entire boom was action packed. Lots of intimate moments happened and epic battle. Karalti finally maturing faster. Suri finally found a spawn point. Hector mutated in a non corrupt way. Hector and Karalti are bonded so deeply they are more than just bonded partner. Even suri said so. Poor hector still having trouble coming to terms with his romantic love for Karalti. Definitely read for dragon lovers and dragon rider rpg lovers
July 12, 2020
Fantastic!
Hector, Suri, and Karalti face the need to confront Orogael with the warsingers. But where do you look and what clues show the way? The warsingers might be harder to find than they imagine. This story fleshes out some of Siri’s backstory and also gives Karalti some room to grow up!
Hector, Suri, and Karalti face the need to confront Orogael with the warsingers. But where do you look and what clues show the way? The warsingers might be harder to find than they imagine. This story fleshes out some of Siri’s backstory and also gives Karalti some room to grow up!
June 1, 2020
Great read
I love this series and this book continues to do it justice. I am always a little hesitant with mixing mechanism and fantasy but I have so far enjoyed the mix with this book cannot wait for the next one.
I love this series and this book continues to do it justice. I am always a little hesitant with mixing mechanism and fantasy but I have so far enjoyed the mix with this book cannot wait for the next one.
September 30, 2020
Entertaining reading
An exciting continuation of the Archemi series and a fun read. Karalti is very good, as is the Hector and Suri character development with some good ancient history as part of the world building.
A worthy read which kept me entertained.
An exciting continuation of the Archemi series and a fun read. Karalti is very good, as is the Hector and Suri character development with some good ancient history as part of the world building.
A worthy read which kept me entertained.
May 11, 2020
Great book
I pre ordered this book. This author is one of the very few I do that for. I was not disappointed. It was a great book and kept me guessing up to the end
I pre ordered this book. This author is one of the very few I do that for. I was not disappointed. It was a great book and kept me guessing up to the end
May 13, 2020
Loved it!
Such a great story! Honestly one of my favorite series the characters have so much personality it's hard not to love them!!
Such a great story! Honestly one of my favorite series the characters have so much personality it's hard not to love them!!
May 13, 2020
Awesome
Awesome read with more action packed than the last book. But just hate cliffhangers, so can't wait for the next book just over 8 months away augh!!!!!!
Awesome read with more action packed than the last book. But just hate cliffhangers, so can't wait for the next book just over 8 months away augh!!!!!!
May 15, 2020
Son of a b***h
Good book, long anticipated this novel, wat hing the release date approach closer. Butan what a frustrating ending. Im excited for the future
Good book, long anticipated this novel, wat hing the release date approach closer. Butan what a frustrating ending. Im excited for the future
May 28, 2020
I liked the book, but...
I liked the book, but I hate cliffhangers. They annoy me. I guess we shall see what happens in the next book.
I liked the book, but I hate cliffhangers. They annoy me. I guess we shall see what happens in the next book.
June 8, 2020
This book was awesome!! Just finished it and can't wait to read the next!!
July 3, 2020
Good
Felt like it was kind of slow and not much advanced until the last third. Then it really takes off and ends on a monster cliffhanger.
Felt like it was kind of slow and not much advanced until the last third. Then it really takes off and ends on a monster cliffhanger.
November 23, 2020
Loved it!
This book was amazing from start to finish. Can not wait for the next book. I can’t wait to see where this goes.
This book was amazing from start to finish. Can not wait for the next book. I can’t wait to see where this goes.
January 2, 2021
Release the next book
Release the next book, I need to know what happened. This is story is amazing. Also go Hector kick his ass
Release the next book, I need to know what happened. This is story is amazing. Also go Hector kick his ass
May 23, 2021
Great read
I like the storyline, the loot the adventure, the suspense and interesting characters. Most of all l like the interesting aspect of magitech found in these novels
I like the storyline, the loot the adventure, the suspense and interesting characters. Most of all l like the interesting aspect of magitech found in these novels
August 2, 2021
A really fun and exciting continuation in the series. Lots of action. Not a ton of growth from a litrpg standpoint but no complaints.
May 19, 2023
Killer cliffhanger. The story was great but it definitely leaves you hanging at the end. Can’t wait to see what happens next.
November 23, 2023
Continuing to enjoy this series
June 15, 2020
Yahooo!!!!
Another amazing book! I have to admit that I’m so psyched for the next book that I think I might actually find a way to do Hector’s Jump ability in real life lol. Keep up the awesome work James! Looking forward to the next volume.
Another amazing book! I have to admit that I’m so psyched for the next book that I think I might actually find a way to do Hector’s Jump ability in real life lol. Keep up the awesome work James! Looking forward to the next volume.
December 26, 2020
Ends on a cliffhanger...I hate waiting for 6 weeks for the next volume (to say nothing of the next 2-3 to follow)
August 3, 2020
What a good read
Keeps the action moving. Wish books weren't so expensive but will try and see on getting the rest of the story. Hard to figure out at time. Good book
Keeps the action moving. Wish books weren't so expensive but will try and see on getting the rest of the story. Hard to figure out at time. Good book
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