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Corvus has hatched his dragon but the adventure is just beginning.
Adopted by the nomadic Horse Folk, former prince, Corvus, and his dragon, Charm, have grown in both levels and skills. He’s happy, but Corvus worries his progress is starting to stall.
When an old enemy of the monarchy rises to take revenge on the kingdom, Corvus knows he and his dragon must grow stronger. Fast.
But his new life clashes with his old as a prince when he encounters his cousin, Starella: A girl who was once like a sister, but one he now can't trust. She has a dragon egg of her own, and if she were to hatch it she would be the next heir to the throne.
His people need a leader to face down an oncoming demon swarm. Corvus is faced with a fork in his chosen Path of the Dragon Mage.
Can he be the prince his people need, or can he become something more?
Adopted by the nomadic Horse Folk, former prince, Corvus, and his dragon, Charm, have grown in both levels and skills. He’s happy, but Corvus worries his progress is starting to stall.
When an old enemy of the monarchy rises to take revenge on the kingdom, Corvus knows he and his dragon must grow stronger. Fast.
But his new life clashes with his old as a prince when he encounters his cousin, Starella: A girl who was once like a sister, but one he now can't trust. She has a dragon egg of her own, and if she were to hatch it she would be the next heir to the throne.
His people need a leader to face down an oncoming demon swarm. Corvus is faced with a fork in his chosen Path of the Dragon Mage.
Can he be the prince his people need, or can he become something more?
644 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 31, 2022
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August 8, 2022
Good until the end
This was a good story right up to the 98% Mark where the author ambushes the reader with her gay agenda.
Be honest and give people the choice. Had the author been honest about it, it would not have bothered me. The fact that the author waited until the end of the second book has made me put this author on the do not read list.
This was a good story right up to the 98% Mark where the author ambushes the reader with her gay agenda.
Be honest and give people the choice. Had the author been honest about it, it would not have bothered me. The fact that the author waited until the end of the second book has made me put this author on the do not read list.
June 13, 2022
Not terrible
This book is decent but super disjointed. We are two books in and no explanation of the system just stumbling around. The cousin addition was a disaster and the theme of everyone except the MC is out for themselves is annoying. I won’t be reading the next one.
This book is decent but super disjointed. We are two books in and no explanation of the system just stumbling around. The cousin addition was a disaster and the theme of everyone except the MC is out for themselves is annoying. I won’t be reading the next one.
June 7, 2022
Rating 5.0 stars
I am on a roll. I read 2 five star books back to back. Hasn't happened in a very long time. This is a really good continuation of the series. Corvis has been with the horse tribe for the last 2 years acting as a healer. He has progressed a little but not as much as I would have thought. He has been in hiding from his parents as well as the nobility. Even though his egg has hatched and he has a dragon that doesn't erase the fact he broke the law by bringing the egg. Much happened in this story. He still needed to learn more about the dragons and ends up finding daffodil the dragon. This leads to a whole bunch of shocking revelations. Overall this is an excellent story. The litrpg aspect doesn't overshadow the story at all and I think it enhances it. Though there was a minor pet peeve of mine that was triggered. An excellent read. I am really looking forward to the next book.
I am on a roll. I read 2 five star books back to back. Hasn't happened in a very long time. This is a really good continuation of the series. Corvis has been with the horse tribe for the last 2 years acting as a healer. He has progressed a little but not as much as I would have thought. He has been in hiding from his parents as well as the nobility. Even though his egg has hatched and he has a dragon that doesn't erase the fact he broke the law by bringing the egg. Much happened in this story. He still needed to learn more about the dragons and ends up finding daffodil the dragon. This leads to a whole bunch of shocking revelations. Overall this is an excellent story. The litrpg aspect doesn't overshadow the story at all and I think it enhances it. Though there was a minor pet peeve of mine that was triggered. An excellent read. I am really looking forward to the next book.
June 28, 2022
Bit dissapointing sorry to say.
There was not much use of system or litrpg in this and when did show it didn't seem do much or make much difference one main reasons read litrpg system books if for that after all. And getting rewards for complete quests or leveling up and then completely seeming ignore them makes for frustrating read. Also found book overly long at times.
Will bother with book 3 don't know honestly.
There was not much use of system or litrpg in this and when did show it didn't seem do much or make much difference one main reasons read litrpg system books if for that after all. And getting rewards for complete quests or leveling up and then completely seeming ignore them makes for frustrating read. Also found book overly long at times.
Will bother with book 3 don't know honestly.
May 16, 2023
Still fun :)
June 28, 2022
A very enjoyable book and can't wait for the next one..
Now the only draw back was, that his whole story basically takes place in one city and one main event, just stretched out over the whole book. The last book had many many many things happen from his exile, to the paths, to training, to meeting friends, then dragons, battles, hatchings, mentorship and other things. It felt like he was constantly going from one place to another doing new things..
This book it's all basically all one city and one big battle, which makes it almost seem like not as much 'happens' while at the same time we discover more and more about the world. Still most stuff is still left a mystery and it feels like he stalled in his 2 year gap, barely increasing 4 levels in 2 years vs the 11 he got in only a month or two at the start.
The best part is the little hints of the past, the description of Meadow City, the rewards for certain things. ..and other things. Things that make you want to re-read the first book and look for those hints about the world. They aren't outright said in this book but some stuff does hint at the 'older' world pretty strongly and it's a rather fun surprise. Like what the night sky is called and description of some of the rune's are built on when talking to someone.
So great book but the ending is a cliffhanger, way more than the first. If that bothers, might want to wait until the third book is out before reading this one because this one is like a ....WELL sorta ending, that just makes you need to know whats going to happen. It's like a sword coming at a person's neck and the book ends, sort of ending.
Now the only draw back was, that his whole story basically takes place in one city and one main event, just stretched out over the whole book. The last book had many many many things happen from his exile, to the paths, to training, to meeting friends, then dragons, battles, hatchings, mentorship and other things. It felt like he was constantly going from one place to another doing new things..
This book it's all basically all one city and one big battle, which makes it almost seem like not as much 'happens' while at the same time we discover more and more about the world. Still most stuff is still left a mystery and it feels like he stalled in his 2 year gap, barely increasing 4 levels in 2 years vs the 11 he got in only a month or two at the start.
The best part is the little hints of the past, the description of Meadow City, the rewards for certain things. ..and other things. Things that make you want to re-read the first book and look for those hints about the world. They aren't outright said in this book but some stuff does hint at the 'older' world pretty strongly and it's a rather fun surprise. Like what the night sky is called and description of some of the rune's are built on when talking to someone.
So great book but the ending is a cliffhanger, way more than the first. If that bothers, might want to wait until the third book is out before reading this one because this one is like a ....WELL sorta ending, that just makes you need to know whats going to happen. It's like a sword coming at a person's neck and the book ends, sort of ending.
October 1, 2023
I actually enjoyed this so much. I've been in bed ill the last two days, and this (and the previous book) have been keeping me company.
Warm-hearted, inclusive fantasy litrpg. I particularly enjoyed the representation of people with different disabilities as power holders (eg Horseman council), what seems to be a looming discussion around class, and the fact women aren't mere side characters. (That said, it would be great if characters' flaws weren't so gender typical. I'd also appreciate it if men and women could be friends; not everything has to be a romance!)
I'm looking forward to the next book in the series, and in the meantime wanted to leave a review to help counter the current top review, which is homophobic and ridiculous.
Good pacing and dramatic tension, interesting system and complexity, and scratches the dopamine itch. Fun!
Warm-hearted, inclusive fantasy litrpg. I particularly enjoyed the representation of people with different disabilities as power holders (eg Horseman council), what seems to be a looming discussion around class, and the fact women aren't mere side characters. (That said, it would be great if characters' flaws weren't so gender typical. I'd also appreciate it if men and women could be friends; not everything has to be a romance!)
I'm looking forward to the next book in the series, and in the meantime wanted to leave a review to help counter the current top review, which is homophobic and ridiculous.
Good pacing and dramatic tension, interesting system and complexity, and scratches the dopamine itch. Fun!
December 9, 2022
fun sequel
I thought the story was fun! A bit too much in a city siege front for my taste, but I will admit the story has kept me guessing.
Really not sure why this books is called the nomad. It takes place over the span of a few days and at no point is Corvus ever truly a nomad. Maybe I just missed something about him being with the horsemen tho. Still. Great story, and exciting series.
I thought the story was fun! A bit too much in a city siege front for my taste, but I will admit the story has kept me guessing.
Really not sure why this books is called the nomad. It takes place over the span of a few days and at no point is Corvus ever truly a nomad. Maybe I just missed something about him being with the horsemen tho. Still. Great story, and exciting series.
July 1, 2022
Book one had set up and world building to lean on.
This book needed story and characters. It failed miserably. It jumped two years and never bothered to develop the MC. The entire thing is one redundant selfish action after another. It is not poorly written, it is simply a story I do not want to read.
This book needed story and characters. It failed miserably. It jumped two years and never bothered to develop the MC. The entire thing is one redundant selfish action after another. It is not poorly written, it is simply a story I do not want to read.
March 3, 2023
well done
It's written well, however it does not have a well defined story structure. Could use an editor to help wrap the story in a logical way that increases stakes and allows readers to reach catharsis. As it is now, this feels like a rough script written in chunks without a clear outline.
It's written well, however it does not have a well defined story structure. Could use an editor to help wrap the story in a logical way that increases stakes and allows readers to reach catharsis. As it is now, this feels like a rough script written in chunks without a clear outline.
June 11, 2022
Excellent Story
This story of a exiled Prince who bonded to a dragon and is one of the few people who is in the System is fantastic. He finds out that his path to become the Dragon King may not be the human King but instead king of Dragons. Great story
This story of a exiled Prince who bonded to a dragon and is one of the few people who is in the System is fantastic. He finds out that his path to become the Dragon King may not be the human King but instead king of Dragons. Great story
August 2, 2022
Rich
This was a fantastic epic fantasy. I really enjoyed it. The characters are real. They have tremendous characteristics and emotions. I never dreamed of using a game in a story but it works. The world is epic too! I am patiently waiting for the next book.
This was a fantastic epic fantasy. I really enjoyed it. The characters are real. They have tremendous characteristics and emotions. I never dreamed of using a game in a story but it works. The world is epic too! I am patiently waiting for the next book.
August 3, 2022
Path of the Dragon
Good story or part of the story. Left hanging at the ending. I guess the first book was completed in this book, but the ending left only questions and no apparent answers, like is there more to come?
Good story or part of the story. Left hanging at the ending. I guess the first book was completed in this book, but the ending left only questions and no apparent answers, like is there more to come?
December 8, 2022
Dragons are Brilliant
Mr Seabourne has crafted two epic fantasy stories of dragons, demons and other fantastic animals. Some parts are fun, some sad, some thrilling. But it's all good entertainment and makes me look forward to the next installment.
Mr Seabourne has crafted two epic fantasy stories of dragons, demons and other fantastic animals. Some parts are fun, some sad, some thrilling. But it's all good entertainment and makes me look forward to the next installment.
May 31, 2022
Fantastic read
I read this on Royal Road and it was a very enjoyable book 2. Really excited to see where this goes in Book 3.
I read this on Royal Road and it was a very enjoyable book 2. Really excited to see where this goes in Book 3.
May 31, 2022
Excellent book
I enjoyed this book very much, especially the plot twists at the end. However, it could do with a round or two of editing. It reads likes a first draft.
I enjoyed this book very much, especially the plot twists at the end. However, it could do with a round or two of editing. It reads likes a first draft.
June 5, 2022
Great
Better than the first. Looking forward to next in series. Hope wait not long. Did like author review at beginning
Better than the first. Looking forward to next in series. Hope wait not long. Did like author review at beginning
June 7, 2022
Intriguing
I liked the first book the second was just as will written It was a little long on some of the dialogue but was well worth reading
I liked the first book the second was just as will written It was a little long on some of the dialogue but was well worth reading
September 30, 2022
Another Great Book
Not quite as good as the First, but very good. Still love the story and the characters. I highly recommend this book.
Not quite as good as the First, but very good. Still love the story and the characters. I highly recommend this book.
December 7, 2022
Very well done. Anxious for book 3.
November 10, 2023
Great series and waiting impatiently for #3.
October 18, 2025
The first book was an adventure story. This book was an action movie.
June 12, 2022
Even better than the first
I liked this book even better than the first. Good growth with all the different characters. I enjoyed the progression.
I liked this book even better than the first. Good growth with all the different characters. I enjoyed the progression.
November 21, 2025
I went through this audio book faster than the first one! I really need the next part of this series. I have enjoyed the world building and characters this author has created. A game element is something I’ve seen in movies and shows but it has been such a different but good twist to have in an audiobook!
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