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The Primal Hunter #3
The Primal Hunter 3
Finally, back on Earth, Jake has to adapt and evolve as his hunt continues...
With a huge open planet before him, Jake has literally grown wings as he begins his conquest of the local wildlife. With his newfound freedom, he finds his true Path as a hunter. All the while trying to avoid the responsibilities of having founded the first city on the planet. Oh, and bird friends.
Meanwhile, all across Earth, Pylons of Civilization are claimed. Cities are constructed, humanity beginning to regain its foothold. Factions grow and expand as political alliances are formed and professional relations are created, as godly and mortal factions alike move to establish themselves as the dominant force on Earth.
None of which Jake cares too much about while he finds himself far too busy doing what is truly important in life:
Hunting, alchemy, and getting that D-grade evolution.
With a huge open planet before him, Jake has literally grown wings as he begins his conquest of the local wildlife. With his newfound freedom, he finds his true Path as a hunter. All the while trying to avoid the responsibilities of having founded the first city on the planet. Oh, and bird friends.
Meanwhile, all across Earth, Pylons of Civilization are claimed. Cities are constructed, humanity beginning to regain its foothold. Factions grow and expand as political alliances are formed and professional relations are created, as godly and mortal factions alike move to establish themselves as the dominant force on Earth.
None of which Jake cares too much about while he finds himself far too busy doing what is truly important in life:
Hunting, alchemy, and getting that D-grade evolution.
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First published August 30, 2022
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September 7, 2022
Rating 4.5 stars
It looks like this series has finally found it's stride. In the last couple of years there have been some epic litprg books. He who fights with monsters, Defiance of the Fall. Then there was this series. I would have initially put this book in third place out of those series after the first 2 books. He who fights with monsters was great but then book 6 was really bad. Defiance of the Fall was all about fighting and got a little stale. This is the only one where I think the series has gotten better. The things that were missing in the previous books were there now. Plus, most importantly this book had something the other ones lacked. The MC's purpose. The other books the MCs are all about gaining more power so they can either fight or survive. In this one the MC isn't looking for power. He is a hunter. The system has given him a chance to finally be himself. He is doing things he loves to do. Not for power but because that is what he wants to do. The power will come. He is looking for more challenges. A good fight, a good challenge. He pushes himself because he wants to push his limits. Not for some arbitrary power level, but so he can be strong enough to meet harder challenges. While Jack is a loner he now has more interaction with at least some people, Villy, and the hawks he befriended in the last book. They give a good balance. Him being alone all the time didn't lead to a balanced reading experience. This one is much more balanced and as such much more enjoyable. The best in the series so far. I hope it just keeps getting better.
It looks like this series has finally found it's stride. In the last couple of years there have been some epic litprg books. He who fights with monsters, Defiance of the Fall. Then there was this series. I would have initially put this book in third place out of those series after the first 2 books. He who fights with monsters was great but then book 6 was really bad. Defiance of the Fall was all about fighting and got a little stale. This is the only one where I think the series has gotten better. The things that were missing in the previous books were there now. Plus, most importantly this book had something the other ones lacked. The MC's purpose. The other books the MCs are all about gaining more power so they can either fight or survive. In this one the MC isn't looking for power. He is a hunter. The system has given him a chance to finally be himself. He is doing things he loves to do. Not for power but because that is what he wants to do. The power will come. He is looking for more challenges. A good fight, a good challenge. He pushes himself because he wants to push his limits. Not for some arbitrary power level, but so he can be strong enough to meet harder challenges. While Jack is a loner he now has more interaction with at least some people, Villy, and the hawks he befriended in the last book. They give a good balance. Him being alone all the time didn't lead to a balanced reading experience. This one is much more balanced and as such much more enjoyable. The best in the series so far. I hope it just keeps getting better.
December 25, 2025
Enganche máximo a estos libros.
Un vicio de los buenos, de los de "sólo un capítulo más que ya tengo sueño" a las 11 de la noche y acabar durmiendo a la 1.
Del tirón a por el siguiente.
Un vicio de los buenos, de los de "sólo un capítulo más que ya tengo sueño" a las 11 de la noche y acabar durmiendo a la 1.
Del tirón a por el siguiente.
May 29, 2025
في الجزء ده، جاك بيواجه تحديات جديدة، زي السيطرة على أول بايلون، وبتتأسس علاقة غريبة وممتعة بينه وبين حدأة، وكمان علاقته مع فيلي بتتعقد، وده بيضيف طبقات إضافية للقصة. الأكشن في الرواية بيضرب مستوى عالي، مع معارك مشوقة زي القتال مع عناصر السحاب والدفاع عن المدينة، وده بيخلي القارئ مشدود للقصة، خصوصاً في الأوقات اللي بيحس فيها بالتوتر النفسي من البقاء على قيد الحياة.
الشخصيات في الرواية بتعتبر ممتازة، خصوصاً تطور جاك من شخص عادي لصياد قوي، وصداقته مع الحدأة بتضيف طابع فريد. الشخصيات الجانبية كمان بتكون قوية ومساهمة في القصة، زي فيلي، اللي علاقته مع جاك بتكون مليان تعقيد وفكاهة. الإيقاع بيبني التوتر تدريجياً، لحد ما يوصل لمعارك وحشية.
الشخصيات في الرواية بتعتبر ممتازة، خصوصاً تطور جاك من شخص عادي لصياد قوي، وصداقته مع الحدأة بتضيف طابع فريد. الشخصيات الجانبية كمان بتكون قوية ومساهمة في القصة، زي فيلي، اللي علاقته مع جاك بتكون مليان تعقيد وفكاهة. الإيقاع بيبني التوتر تدريجياً، لحد ما يوصل لمعارك وحشية.
September 4, 2022
My enjoyment is waning. There was only one conflict in the whole story, (I'm not talking about the ubiquitous fighting). The rest of the time the book seemed focused on leveling, to a ridiculous degree.
The grammar is still pretty bad... incorrect verb tenses and regular malapropisms.
The protagonist is a relatable and likable character, which is one of the few things still drawing me forward.
The grammar is still pretty bad... incorrect verb tenses and regular malapropisms.
The protagonist is a relatable and likable character, which is one of the few things still drawing me forward.
September 15, 2022
Post tutorial Earth has changed immensely
As everyone returns from the tutorial, new challenges await them as the race for Pylons of Civilization, a key for developing cities in the new remade Earth.
The system has brought untold change and chances to grow your power. Jake attacks these like a man possessed claiming the first pylon on Earth. He stands at the top of those he knows but much has changed with the end of the tutorial, only time will tell how much has changed.
But for now, Jake has a city that he finds someone to run for him while he goes to grow in levels and power. Along the way he befriends a hawk who becomes a close companion during hunts on a cloud island. Eventually introducing Jake to his mate and their egg. Which is why the hawk has been fighting with Jake and taking as many beast gems or orbs as he can get from the island.
Jake’s eventual evolution to D grade is near the end but just opens up even more avenues for growth.
We also get a much clearer view of how the system sees his relationship with Villy. It is complex and tied tighter than either could have predicted.
Oh and the egg hatches into an adorable chick who quickly grows through the early levels. Another great arc in the story of the progenitor Jake Thayne of the 93rd universe,
As everyone returns from the tutorial, new challenges await them as the race for Pylons of Civilization, a key for developing cities in the new remade Earth.
The system has brought untold change and chances to grow your power. Jake attacks these like a man possessed claiming the first pylon on Earth. He stands at the top of those he knows but much has changed with the end of the tutorial, only time will tell how much has changed.
But for now, Jake has a city that he finds someone to run for him while he goes to grow in levels and power. Along the way he befriends a hawk who becomes a close companion during hunts on a cloud island. Eventually introducing Jake to his mate and their egg. Which is why the hawk has been fighting with Jake and taking as many beast gems or orbs as he can get from the island.
Jake’s eventual evolution to D grade is near the end but just opens up even more avenues for growth.
We also get a much clearer view of how the system sees his relationship with Villy. It is complex and tied tighter than either could have predicted.
Oh and the egg hatches into an adorable chick who quickly grows through the early levels. Another great arc in the story of the progenitor Jake Thayne of the 93rd universe,
September 1, 2022
Wow again Zogarth writes up another winner. But with so much goin' on I find it hard to review.
With Jake's arrangements for his city, like ummmm a city of five mind you, he feels comfortable enough to isolate himself and explore his new upgrades. 'Cause he may have wings but he really doesn't fly well. For some reason a monster hawk befriends him not only giving him flight lessons but he starts helping Jake build up his stats. And, soon this budding friendship becomes beneficial to both as Hawkie and Jake both build up their strength. I simply loved watching this friendship grow!
This book is told from several POV's and Travis Baldree one of the best narrators ever, doesn't trip up!
So grab the audiobook because Travis has a story to tell you!
Here's a quote that amused me...
"Dispite it's Fuckedidness it was still impressive."
With Jake's arrangements for his city, like ummmm a city of five mind you, he feels comfortable enough to isolate himself and explore his new upgrades. 'Cause he may have wings but he really doesn't fly well. For some reason a monster hawk befriends him not only giving him flight lessons but he starts helping Jake build up his stats. And, soon this budding friendship becomes beneficial to both as Hawkie and Jake both build up their strength. I simply loved watching this friendship grow!
This book is told from several POV's and Travis Baldree one of the best narrators ever, doesn't trip up!
So grab the audiobook because Travis has a story to tell you!
Here's a quote that amused me...
"Dispite it's Fuckedidness it was still impressive."
March 21, 2025
I'm liking the series ok. I feel like this series will improve as it goes for me. This particular book wasn't really anything extra special or memorable, but like many LitRPG series, it takes time to get rolling. Looking forward to book 4 sooner than later. Will be talking about it more on my YouTube channel, BellTube. Listened on audible and enjoyed Travis Baldree's performance.
September 4, 2025
Un tome qui me fait aimer encore plus la saga, avec des phases vraiment variées, alternant combats épiques (ben oui, quand même), phases plus calmes et émotionnelles (Sylphie FTW), construction et gestion de la colonie, pratique de l'alchimie... Bref, toutes les facettes de Jake et de la nouvelle Terre sont abordées dans ce nouveau tome et c'était passionnant, drôle, entraînant, c'est vraiment la saga Lit-RPG préférée !
September 2, 2022
While I feel that it could have been tightened up a bit, it continues to be an engaging read. I'm a bit curious about the pacing, as there were a lot of other PoVs in the last book, less in this one, but it'll be book 4 where they become relevant.
The MC of a book tends to be the make-or-break element for me, and I like this guy well enough to keep reading about him. He has no hand-wringing about killing people who are evil arseholes, and that's as it should be. At the same time he isn't a crusading white knight, and that works for me too. Enlightened self-interest is my approach to the universe, so I like to read about people like that. I do think he should hook up with his 2iC, since most people think he already doing so, but that isn't where this story is going.
The MC of a book tends to be the make-or-break element for me, and I like this guy well enough to keep reading about him. He has no hand-wringing about killing people who are evil arseholes, and that's as it should be. At the same time he isn't a crusading white knight, and that works for me too. Enlightened self-interest is my approach to the universe, so I like to read about people like that. I do think he should hook up with his 2iC, since most people think he already doing so, but that isn't where this story is going.
September 5, 2022
Exhilarating story
I was extremely excited to get to read this, and now I'm anticipating the next book. I love the way Jake is growing, and that he acknowledges his weaknesses. Kinda disappointed that there weren't any reunions for Jake, but I'm pretty sure there will be in the next book. The upgrades to his skills, class, and profession always surprise me. The friendship he can cultivate with pretty much any being is hilarious and refreshing. Ending a book with the dare to fate of "what could possibly go wrong" made me laugh. That just shows that the next book will be exciting too.
I was extremely excited to get to read this, and now I'm anticipating the next book. I love the way Jake is growing, and that he acknowledges his weaknesses. Kinda disappointed that there weren't any reunions for Jake, but I'm pretty sure there will be in the next book. The upgrades to his skills, class, and profession always surprise me. The friendship he can cultivate with pretty much any being is hilarious and refreshing. Ending a book with the dare to fate of "what could possibly go wrong" made me laugh. That just shows that the next book will be exciting too.
September 13, 2023
I am smitten with this series. I was angry when I reached the end of the audiobook only because I wanted more. The MC's ADD ramblings are great. The MC is living my dream (which I often do as well) where they do all the fun stuff and leave the middle management to others. I started re-listening the morning after finishing. Second listen was a skimming to complex or particularly good parts.
January 3, 2026
Primal Hunter 3 is where Zogarth evolves to a D-grade author. They finally stop tripping over the basics and start running with the story.
To be clear, this is a pivotal improvement. Where the earlier entries often felt unedited and amateurish, Book 3 shows real, tangible growth. The prose isn’t elegant, but it’s competent—and after the slog of the previous books, that alone feels miraculous. Fewer spelling and grammatical errors (not zero), cleaner sentences, and far less friction between the reader and the page.
More importantly, Jake’s story here is genuinely captivating. This installment benefits enormously from a semi–self-contained arc, giving the narrative shape, momentum, and—finally—satisfying payoff. The progression is addictive, the tension sustained, and the pacing tight enough that “just one more chapter” becomes the default state.
This is easily the strongest entry in the series so far. I blazed through it, thoroughly engrossed from start to finish, and for the first time since starting Primal Hunter, I’m not continuing out of stubbornness—I’m continuing out of excitement.
If Zogarth can maintain this level of quality, the series may actually be worth reading after all.
To be clear, this is a pivotal improvement. Where the earlier entries often felt unedited and amateurish, Book 3 shows real, tangible growth. The prose isn’t elegant, but it’s competent—and after the slog of the previous books, that alone feels miraculous. Fewer spelling and grammatical errors (not zero), cleaner sentences, and far less friction between the reader and the page.
More importantly, Jake’s story here is genuinely captivating. This installment benefits enormously from a semi–self-contained arc, giving the narrative shape, momentum, and—finally—satisfying payoff. The progression is addictive, the tension sustained, and the pacing tight enough that “just one more chapter” becomes the default state.
This is easily the strongest entry in the series so far. I blazed through it, thoroughly engrossed from start to finish, and for the first time since starting Primal Hunter, I’m not continuing out of stubbornness—I’m continuing out of excitement.
If Zogarth can maintain this level of quality, the series may actually be worth reading after all.
April 13, 2025
Just good litRPG fun
I read this series and never get tired or bored. The relationship between Jake and Villy is humorous and enjoyable. The back and forth always makes me laugh. Will definitely continue the series. I gave it 4 stars it was a good read not like a masterpiece but I enjoyed myself immensely!!
I read this series and never get tired or bored. The relationship between Jake and Villy is humorous and enjoyable. The back and forth always makes me laugh. Will definitely continue the series. I gave it 4 stars it was a good read not like a masterpiece but I enjoyed myself immensely!!
November 24, 2024
Overall a great book in both the genre and series. Really loving the world building that's taking place along with the addition of recent characters. Looking forward to what's coming in the later books.
February 4, 2024
4.25 stars. MC finally has a few friends, but they had to be birds! Still waiting for some real relationships.
January 11, 2026
5 🌟 Really good storyline progression. Read on KU.
September 1, 2022
Books 1 and 2 mostly revolved around the tutorial. With that over and done with, now Jake has a pylon and associated town to take care of, so he gets heavily involved with town building and bringing in more people and...
LOL. He doesn't do any of that, pushing all of it onto Miranda. Instead, he practices flying with Hawkie where they find a cloud continent in the sky and both decide to decimate as many occupants on it as they can.
Because book three is more along the lines of slice of life adventuring mixed with cultivation, there isn't any plot besides Jake wanting to get stronger. We do get to see what's happening in the other towns on the newly expanded Earth, as well as what Villy and his three girlfriends are doing.
All in all, this is a very enjoyable read that doesn't get bogged down by focusing on one thing too much. It's also shorter than the first two books as I read it in a day. I'm enjoying this series much more than He Who Fights Monsters and some of the other big LitRPG series out there.
Recommended. 5/5*
LOL. He doesn't do any of that, pushing all of it onto Miranda. Instead, he practices flying with Hawkie where they find a cloud continent in the sky and both decide to decimate as many occupants on it as they can.
Because book three is more along the lines of slice of life adventuring mixed with cultivation, there isn't any plot besides Jake wanting to get stronger. We do get to see what's happening in the other towns on the newly expanded Earth, as well as what Villy and his three girlfriends are doing.
All in all, this is a very enjoyable read that doesn't get bogged down by focusing on one thing too much. It's also shorter than the first two books as I read it in a day. I'm enjoying this series much more than He Who Fights Monsters and some of the other big LitRPG series out there.
Recommended. 5/5*
March 5, 2025
What to say boy meets hawk, hawk introduces boy to hawk wife, becomes godfather to hawk baby, fights in the clouds, defends his home, kills super Minotaur in charge of army of cows!!! Defends fort of weak people, gets ass kicked again by mushroom, kills mushroom, becomes heretic of god that blessed him and now what!!!!!!! I can’t wait for the next book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 28, 2022
After reading the first 2 books, I read the rest of the 450 chapter of Royal Road. I really enjoyed the story and the characters. It is definitely an eternal web serialization but it is a fun ride.
February 21, 2023
3.5 stars
Staying consistently at the 3.5 star mark for me. It is a fun listen/read. Though I am frequently annoyed by the use of “AKA” where it really shouldn’t be used. Also, the MC’s motivations & internal dialogue sometimes make me cringe. At least he is consistent. When he chooses a skill, even if it isn’t exactly what I would want him to choose, I am usually correct in guessing which he will pick based on his previous behavior.
I do wish his choices would be a little tougher to make. Like if he got 5 choices that were all amazing and somewhat equal in their description. Sometimes it feels like there are 4 joke choices and then the one he is obviously going to pick. Which will of course work perfectly with his style and make him even more “OP” 😁
Off to buy the next one!
Staying consistently at the 3.5 star mark for me. It is a fun listen/read. Though I am frequently annoyed by the use of “AKA” where it really shouldn’t be used. Also, the MC’s motivations & internal dialogue sometimes make me cringe. At least he is consistent. When he chooses a skill, even if it isn’t exactly what I would want him to choose, I am usually correct in guessing which he will pick based on his previous behavior.
I do wish his choices would be a little tougher to make. Like if he got 5 choices that were all amazing and somewhat equal in their description. Sometimes it feels like there are 4 joke choices and then the one he is obviously going to pick. Which will of course work perfectly with his style and make him even more “OP” 😁
Off to buy the next one!
November 22, 2023
I was on the fence the whole time between Read all and DNF.
Pros:
Consistent Style of Writing.
Quite a bit of Action and Adventure.
Decent Dialogue with People and Pets.
In Depth discussion of The Universe and Mechanics.
Cons:
Intense Focus on Game-play and Stats.
Close to Zero Humanity or Emotion.
Ethical Dilemmas that don't make Sense.
Areas of Filler Between Action.
Badges: Graphic Language, Violence, Gore, and Death.
Pros:
Consistent Style of Writing.
Quite a bit of Action and Adventure.
Decent Dialogue with People and Pets.
In Depth discussion of The Universe and Mechanics.
Cons:
Intense Focus on Game-play and Stats.
Close to Zero Humanity or Emotion.
Ethical Dilemmas that don't make Sense.
Areas of Filler Between Action.
Badges: Graphic Language, Violence, Gore, and Death.
August 25, 2023
Great series
It hasn't disappointed yet! Great character progression and story progression. Nothing get monotonous. Youll breeze through it before you know it!
It hasn't disappointed yet! Great character progression and story progression. Nothing get monotonous. Youll breeze through it before you know it!
March 22, 2024
The Primal Hunter 3 by Zogarth is a notable improvement from the earlier book. There is some course correction, especially after a certain event regarding a pair of cousins takes place fairly early in the book. It feels like a soft reset, with Zogarth realizing his lead is genuinely unlikeable for large sections of time. There's also some defensiveness, as he gets the side cast and the chosen female deputy (who seems lined up to become a love interest) take his position and side with him and his views about this being a wholly new world with new rules. I get the feeling this is meant to say "okay, I got a few things wrong, but not everything. I'll fix some things, but others are going to stay! Here's a cartoonishly evil side character villain to reinforce my story's logic..." The new characters and more interactions make the story better. With the upcoming council in the next book, perhaps we'll get a genuinely enjoyable story that lives up to the premise of the potential.
If the writing is hackish, the council will just become an excuse for the main character to throw his power around against someone who the narrative will make us rest assured it was deserved, Gods will inform their followers not to mess with the chosen one, a couple of rivalries established grounded in the intermissions, bloodline shenanigans leading him to really want to hunt something and leave all the council business behind (maybe building off the Minotaur mini-arc), forced romance, and some family dynamics which will likely leave Jake very happy to leave protecting his parents to his brother, perhaps after a spar or two.
Not that these plot points would be inherently bad, its just a lot of this series has felt less than original. Take the baby bird for example. Special Jake Aura helped give birth to an Extra Special Bird, one whose name can't help but remind me of Beginning After The End.
Still, this book is an improvement. I just hope it continues to improve and doesn't become too trope ridden without adding things to make it more unique.
If the writing is hackish, the council will just become an excuse for the main character to throw his power around against someone who the narrative will make us rest assured it was deserved, Gods will inform their followers not to mess with the chosen one, a couple of rivalries established grounded in the intermissions, bloodline shenanigans leading him to really want to hunt something and leave all the council business behind (maybe building off the Minotaur mini-arc), forced romance, and some family dynamics which will likely leave Jake very happy to leave protecting his parents to his brother, perhaps after a spar or two.
Not that these plot points would be inherently bad, its just a lot of this series has felt less than original. Take the baby bird for example. Special Jake Aura helped give birth to an Extra Special Bird, one whose name can't help but remind me of Beginning After The End.
Still, this book is an improvement. I just hope it continues to improve and doesn't become too trope ridden without adding things to make it more unique.
February 7, 2025
While The Primal Hunter series started as an exciting progression fantasy, Book 3 begins to feel more like a carefully staged power showcase for Jake rather than an organically evolving world. His strength is still earned, but the way it’s framed—especially with the expansion of his bloodline—leans into a humble brag tone that takes away from the depth of the story.
A key example is Caleb’s introduction to Jake’s bloodline. The scene where wolves literally wait for Jake’s approval doesn’t feel like a natural show of his power but rather an exaggerated moment meant to reinforce his dominance. Instead of letting his strength speak for itself, the book forces recognition of it in a way that feels unoriginal and performative.
This issue is most apparent in how the book handles Jake’s bloodline. The details surrounding it lack depth and creativity, often coming across as an excuse to further glorify him rather than build a compelling lineage. When another character recalls Jake using his bloodline, it’s framed with the same kind of energy as someone trying too hard to be seen as an "Alpha"—a moment that could have been subtly epic but instead becomes awkward, as if the story is humble-bragging through another character’s perspective.
Beyond this, the world itself feels increasingly lifeless. Even with a growing cast, few characters have real agency; they exist mostly to react to Jake rather than contribute meaningfully to the world. The series, which once felt like an exciting adventure, is now shifting toward a narrative where everything exists to reaffirm Jake’s status rather than challenge him in an authentic way.
While the action and progression are still enjoyable, The Primal Hunter 3 risks losing the immersive quality that made the early books compelling. If future installments continue to prioritize staged hype over natural storytelling, the series may start feeling more like a self-indulgent power fantasy than a truly engaging progression journey
A key example is Caleb’s introduction to Jake’s bloodline. The scene where wolves literally wait for Jake’s approval doesn’t feel like a natural show of his power but rather an exaggerated moment meant to reinforce his dominance. Instead of letting his strength speak for itself, the book forces recognition of it in a way that feels unoriginal and performative.
This issue is most apparent in how the book handles Jake’s bloodline. The details surrounding it lack depth and creativity, often coming across as an excuse to further glorify him rather than build a compelling lineage. When another character recalls Jake using his bloodline, it’s framed with the same kind of energy as someone trying too hard to be seen as an "Alpha"—a moment that could have been subtly epic but instead becomes awkward, as if the story is humble-bragging through another character’s perspective.
Beyond this, the world itself feels increasingly lifeless. Even with a growing cast, few characters have real agency; they exist mostly to react to Jake rather than contribute meaningfully to the world. The series, which once felt like an exciting adventure, is now shifting toward a narrative where everything exists to reaffirm Jake’s status rather than challenge him in an authentic way.
While the action and progression are still enjoyable, The Primal Hunter 3 risks losing the immersive quality that made the early books compelling. If future installments continue to prioritize staged hype over natural storytelling, the series may start feeling more like a self-indulgent power fantasy than a truly engaging progression journey
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 18, 2022
I Wanna Fly Away
As book 2 ended Jake had met a hawk that was trying to teach him the proper way to fly, land and soar after returning back to Earth. Book 3 opens up with the two hunting together in the sky with Jake use his bow and the hawk using his/her talons. It was a constant struggle focusing on flying and trying to focus on his bow while aiming at his prey.
Jake rescues a man and his two kids as well as their friend. The group is wary of him as he defeated the tiger so easily were the four of them were going to be easily slaughtered. The watch him to make sure no bad intentions and then they ask to stay with him in his ‘city’. He agrees and makes the friend the city manager. He can override her, veto her but she will deal with the day to day and leave him to his alchemy and other things. He puts her in charge of adding to the town, but how will she tell if people will work towards the town or against them.
The man’s daughter designs a house for Jake and the man and his son start to build it for him. They ask him not to peek for a week, so Jake goes off into the clouds with the hawk. They go higher and higher and fight other flying creatures. Fighting while flying leads to Jake’s first level up since they returned to earth. Along the way they find cloud elementals. Jake has no real use for the alchemical ball that would result from killing the elemental but decides he needs a good challenge. As he watches other hawks attack the elementals, he sees them using wind magic to defeat them. Sometimes the hawks win and sometimes the elementals win. Jake and his hawk friend decided to give it a try. Jake picks a 98th level cloud elemental but then realizes that his attacks don’t work on it. Similarly, the elemental attacks don’t seem to damage Jake. He then tried mana, he condensed it, shaped it and nothing was working.
As book 2 ended Jake had met a hawk that was trying to teach him the proper way to fly, land and soar after returning back to Earth. Book 3 opens up with the two hunting together in the sky with Jake use his bow and the hawk using his/her talons. It was a constant struggle focusing on flying and trying to focus on his bow while aiming at his prey.
Jake rescues a man and his two kids as well as their friend. The group is wary of him as he defeated the tiger so easily were the four of them were going to be easily slaughtered. The watch him to make sure no bad intentions and then they ask to stay with him in his ‘city’. He agrees and makes the friend the city manager. He can override her, veto her but she will deal with the day to day and leave him to his alchemy and other things. He puts her in charge of adding to the town, but how will she tell if people will work towards the town or against them.
The man’s daughter designs a house for Jake and the man and his son start to build it for him. They ask him not to peek for a week, so Jake goes off into the clouds with the hawk. They go higher and higher and fight other flying creatures. Fighting while flying leads to Jake’s first level up since they returned to earth. Along the way they find cloud elementals. Jake has no real use for the alchemical ball that would result from killing the elemental but decides he needs a good challenge. As he watches other hawks attack the elementals, he sees them using wind magic to defeat them. Sometimes the hawks win and sometimes the elementals win. Jake and his hawk friend decided to give it a try. Jake picks a 98th level cloud elemental but then realizes that his attacks don’t work on it. Similarly, the elemental attacks don’t seem to damage Jake. He then tried mana, he condensed it, shaped it and nothing was working.
October 26, 2022
This one is more like a 3.5.
Pros:
* Jake's relationship with the hawk family. It nice that he has someone to talk to other than himself.
* The cloud biome is a fantastic idea. Kudos. This takes place in a fantasy like world, so why not take advantage of that and come up with some new, cool places. (On a side note, would love to have some of what the author was taking to come up with the cloud biome.... kidding!.... maybe)
* I get that Jake is a bit of a loner, but some of the best parts of this books was his interactions with other people whether they were friendly or contentious.
* The expansion of his city. Other POV characters who are also claiming pylons.
* Jake's further understanding of his bloodlines and his progression
* Jakes friendship and conversation with the Malefic Viper. Amusing, although Villy sounds too much like a regular dude.
* Jake and how he approached the murder mushroom
Cons - just one
* Book #3 had a rough start and there were some patches of writing that the editor, if there was one, should have flagged and ask Zogarth to rewrite. Flying "sillily" really? This is just one example of telling and not showing in the book and I had a difficult time becoming invested in the beginning. Books are not perfect, and believe me, I've liked a lot more indie books than I have pro published books, but sometimes mistakes are a little too glaring. I'm glad being on a 11 hour flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco kept me reading, because I did end up liking this book a lot.
In conclusion, rough and not perfect, but makes up for it with some great progression on Jake's end and more human interaction. Will definitely buy #4.
Pros:
* Jake's relationship with the hawk family. It nice that he has someone to talk to other than himself.
* The cloud biome is a fantastic idea. Kudos. This takes place in a fantasy like world, so why not take advantage of that and come up with some new, cool places. (On a side note, would love to have some of what the author was taking to come up with the cloud biome.... kidding!.... maybe)
* I get that Jake is a bit of a loner, but some of the best parts of this books was his interactions with other people whether they were friendly or contentious.
* The expansion of his city. Other POV characters who are also claiming pylons.
* Jake's further understanding of his bloodlines and his progression
* Jakes friendship and conversation with the Malefic Viper. Amusing, although Villy sounds too much like a regular dude.
* Jake and how he approached the murder mushroom
Cons - just one
* Book #3 had a rough start and there were some patches of writing that the editor, if there was one, should have flagged and ask Zogarth to rewrite. Flying "sillily" really? This is just one example of telling and not showing in the book and I had a difficult time becoming invested in the beginning. Books are not perfect, and believe me, I've liked a lot more indie books than I have pro published books, but sometimes mistakes are a little too glaring. I'm glad being on a 11 hour flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco kept me reading, because I did end up liking this book a lot.
In conclusion, rough and not perfect, but makes up for it with some great progression on Jake's end and more human interaction. Will definitely buy #4.
November 19, 2025
Note: While I'm catching up and still have a long way to go in this excellent series, I wanted to share my thoughts on Book 3!
"The Primal Hunter 3" continues to deliver on the series' core strengths while significantly expanding the world and main character, Jake Thayne. This volume masterfully balances intense action and internal system mechanics, but the parts that truly hooked me were the phenomenal main character progression and the burgeoning base-building/city management elements.
Jake's evolution in this book feels earned and meaningful. The author does an outstanding job of showcasing how Jake adapts, learns new abilities, and pushes the boundaries of his unique class. It’s not just about bigger numbers; it’s about smart, tactical growth, which makes him one of the most compelling protagonists in the genre.
Furthermore, the expansion into city-building was a brilliant addition. Watching the development of the settlement from a simple concept to a functional, protected hub provides a fantastic contrast to the high-stakes individual hunting and dungeon crawling. It grounds the story, adds a layer of strategic depth, and makes the stakes feel much higher, as Jake is now responsible for more than just himself.
Even though I'm reading this review far behind the current releases, the quality of the world-building and narrative pacing remains top-tier. I'm excited to see where the story goes next, especially regarding the fate of the city and Jake's inevitable rise.
Conclusion: A strong continuation that deepens the main character's journey and introduces captivating new management elements. Keep up the phenomenal work!
"The Primal Hunter 3" continues to deliver on the series' core strengths while significantly expanding the world and main character, Jake Thayne. This volume masterfully balances intense action and internal system mechanics, but the parts that truly hooked me were the phenomenal main character progression and the burgeoning base-building/city management elements.
Jake's evolution in this book feels earned and meaningful. The author does an outstanding job of showcasing how Jake adapts, learns new abilities, and pushes the boundaries of his unique class. It’s not just about bigger numbers; it’s about smart, tactical growth, which makes him one of the most compelling protagonists in the genre.
Furthermore, the expansion into city-building was a brilliant addition. Watching the development of the settlement from a simple concept to a functional, protected hub provides a fantastic contrast to the high-stakes individual hunting and dungeon crawling. It grounds the story, adds a layer of strategic depth, and makes the stakes feel much higher, as Jake is now responsible for more than just himself.
Even though I'm reading this review far behind the current releases, the quality of the world-building and narrative pacing remains top-tier. I'm excited to see where the story goes next, especially regarding the fate of the city and Jake's inevitable rise.
Conclusion: A strong continuation that deepens the main character's journey and introduces captivating new management elements. Keep up the phenomenal work!
May 18, 2025
A New Earth, New Experiences
Jake becomes the owner of the first city of the New, system altered, Earth. It has responsibilities he has no intrest in doing and luckily he's able to find someone else to run his new city.
Now with free time he is able to grow by fighting stronger monsters and potion making...
Potions for mana and stamina are good, but poison is his specialty and when fighting monsters that are much stronger than you, poisons will make a difference...
Jake is a loner and has problems with humans backstabbing, but he makes friends with 2 very powerful hawks that teach him how to fly and they fight together. Eventually helping the hawks evolve a hidden egg that they have. When the chick is born, its potential is to be stronger than its parents and it likes to play with Jake, who inturn takes care of it and likes playing too.
This book is very involved and a lot is happening. Very difficult to explain the many things that happen and are to happen. The conversations Jake has with a Supreme God, that has chosen to give Jake its blessing, while Jake isn't its devout servant but its "friend". The fun conversations they have are nice and informative.
I, again, have really enjoyed this book and look forward to seeing how Jake expands and moves forward to staying the strongest human on the new Earth.
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Jake becomes the owner of the first city of the New, system altered, Earth. It has responsibilities he has no intrest in doing and luckily he's able to find someone else to run his new city.
Now with free time he is able to grow by fighting stronger monsters and potion making...
Potions for mana and stamina are good, but poison is his specialty and when fighting monsters that are much stronger than you, poisons will make a difference...
Jake is a loner and has problems with humans backstabbing, but he makes friends with 2 very powerful hawks that teach him how to fly and they fight together. Eventually helping the hawks evolve a hidden egg that they have. When the chick is born, its potential is to be stronger than its parents and it likes to play with Jake, who inturn takes care of it and likes playing too.
This book is very involved and a lot is happening. Very difficult to explain the many things that happen and are to happen. The conversations Jake has with a Supreme God, that has chosen to give Jake its blessing, while Jake isn't its devout servant but its "friend". The fun conversations they have are nice and informative.
I, again, have really enjoyed this book and look forward to seeing how Jake expands and moves forward to staying the strongest human on the new Earth.
Read in 6 days
December 10, 2022
Yeah awesome. Good read. Glad I'm binging 2
What can I say. Awesome series got a little bit of the crafty got a little bit of the progression.. Am I kidding got a lot of progression. The loner,the MC, Is a little less alone in this. He is finding friends And new companions. He is also grinding his way to power. He's basically a super archer and alchemist. His major oddity is that he is friends with a major god. This of course impacts his growth considerably And causes minor strife. I love the feel of the book the author does a good job with humor and combat. And there is a lot of combat. I mean it is a progression of fantasy. Little more crowned work on the political elements of the greater system are being laid out. It looks like the next book will contain a lot more of that. The earth is reforged and much of it is still unclaimed and unexplored. I look forward to the next book glad I have it handy.
What can I say. Awesome series got a little bit of the crafty got a little bit of the progression.. Am I kidding got a lot of progression. The loner,the MC, Is a little less alone in this. He is finding friends And new companions. He is also grinding his way to power. He's basically a super archer and alchemist. His major oddity is that he is friends with a major god. This of course impacts his growth considerably And causes minor strife. I love the feel of the book the author does a good job with humor and combat. And there is a lot of combat. I mean it is a progression of fantasy. Little more crowned work on the political elements of the greater system are being laid out. It looks like the next book will contain a lot more of that. The earth is reforged and much of it is still unclaimed and unexplored. I look forward to the next book glad I have it handy.
December 25, 2023
The primal hunter and the malificent viper, what a combo
The MC continues to level, claimimg the first city pylon. He is befriended by a hawk who teaches him how to better fly. They defeat many high level foes until Jake helps the hawk and his mate to gain a high level beast core. The MC has to defend his city from a despicable father daughter duo and their thralls. The MC is still an antisocial loner, though he does start spending time with his city council. Still, he has not developed any healthy interpersonal relationships beyond the superficial. They absorb another outpost and he eventually faces a mind-mage as well as the cave dwelling fungus.
The adventure continues, but as the first world congress looms, we get glimpses of other potentates that have also advanced. Conflicts are sure to come. Meanwhile the primoreal malificient viper has decided to re-establish his place in the cosmos.
The MC continues to level, claimimg the first city pylon. He is befriended by a hawk who teaches him how to better fly. They defeat many high level foes until Jake helps the hawk and his mate to gain a high level beast core. The MC has to defend his city from a despicable father daughter duo and their thralls. The MC is still an antisocial loner, though he does start spending time with his city council. Still, he has not developed any healthy interpersonal relationships beyond the superficial. They absorb another outpost and he eventually faces a mind-mage as well as the cave dwelling fungus.
The adventure continues, but as the first world congress looms, we get glimpses of other potentates that have also advanced. Conflicts are sure to come. Meanwhile the primoreal malificient viper has decided to re-establish his place in the cosmos.
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