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Divine Apostasy #6
The Sixth Rune
Ruwen survived Legion’s Fifth Vault with devastating consequences. His escape flung him far from home, severing his connection to Uru. Even his Void Band, with its link to the Black Pyramid, no longer works. Isolated, with no obvious path back, he must learn new skills or die here.
For the first time, Ruwen can access his Core without worrying about discovery, and the work started in the Spirit Realm creating spells can finally continue. But that alone will not be enough, and he carefully explores the power of the mysterious Architect Role passed to him by the Goddess Uru.
The solitude also provides Ruwen time to perfect his Bamboo Viper Steps and investigate the hidden layers the forms contain. Pushing himself physically, mentally, and spiritually momentarily lets him forget his grim existence.
But as the seclusion persists, Overlord, the mental construct given life by the trap Rami triggered at Malth’s Library, continues to evolve, altering Ruwen’s mind, and causing Ruwen to doubt his sanity.
Underlying the isolation, loneliness, and harsh conditions lives the fear that one mistake will result in permanent death.
But if Ruwen doesn’t overcome that fear, and push himself to his limits, he will never leave this place. And the consequences to himself, his friends, and the Universe will be nothing short of catastrophic.
For the first time, Ruwen can access his Core without worrying about discovery, and the work started in the Spirit Realm creating spells can finally continue. But that alone will not be enough, and he carefully explores the power of the mysterious Architect Role passed to him by the Goddess Uru.
The solitude also provides Ruwen time to perfect his Bamboo Viper Steps and investigate the hidden layers the forms contain. Pushing himself physically, mentally, and spiritually momentarily lets him forget his grim existence.
But as the seclusion persists, Overlord, the mental construct given life by the trap Rami triggered at Malth’s Library, continues to evolve, altering Ruwen’s mind, and causing Ruwen to doubt his sanity.
Underlying the isolation, loneliness, and harsh conditions lives the fear that one mistake will result in permanent death.
But if Ruwen doesn’t overcome that fear, and push himself to his limits, he will never leave this place. And the consequences to himself, his friends, and the Universe will be nothing short of catastrophic.
762 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 12, 2022
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A.F. Kay
18 books334 followersAFK is the pen name of Ripht, a monk still wandering the Crypt of Dalnir looking for the Lumpy Goo that refuses to drop his Fighting Baton. Some of AFK's best memories happened online, and the Divine Apostasy, a LitRPG series, is his attempt to relive those days in some small part. He hopes you find a piece of yourself in this series and join him on the journey.
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July 15, 2022
Really really bad. About the first 200 pages are just a training montage of the hero by himself in the middle of nowhere. Then the hero meets his friends but they still have about 200 pages to travel back to their planet, most of that time being more training montage. It comes to a total of about 400 PAGES before the book actually STARTS.
And the book spends a lot of time spewing lazy nonsense.
The hero goes on and on about how he owes everything to the "power of friendship" - a sure sign of lazy writing. He tells an enemy that the enemy is weak because the enemy is alone, just moments after having defeated that enemy's several well known companions.
The hero refuses to kill a major enemy because she is "no threat" while simultaneously killing thousands of peons who really are no threat.
The hero finds the way to improve his fighting is to fight without thinking. Then the very next step the hero finds the way to improve his fighting is to fight with thinking.
Just awful.
And the book spends a lot of time spewing lazy nonsense.
The hero goes on and on about how he owes everything to the "power of friendship" - a sure sign of lazy writing. He tells an enemy that the enemy is weak because the enemy is alone, just moments after having defeated that enemy's several well known companions.
The hero refuses to kill a major enemy because she is "no threat" while simultaneously killing thousands of peons who really are no threat.
The hero finds the way to improve his fighting is to fight without thinking. Then the very next step the hero finds the way to improve his fighting is to fight with thinking.
Just awful.
October 9, 2022
Enjoyed this one! Don't know why I like these so much, but this one was good. The grind was exciting and interesting, and the training wasn't boring. The OP portions weren't over done. There was a lot of progress with the story and the characters. The overall story gained a lot of deapth and the MC grew significantly in several ways. There were a lot of side characters that received little to no attention in this installment. Would have loved to see more of the New Eiru story, and any of Fractal. Overall I was very satisfied and am excited for the next one.
July 15, 2022
…wow
Shelly is…she eats *stars*. And that’s just the prologue.
I can’t even imagine what’s going to happen next. I mean, The MC is already done things that weren’t supposed to be possible.
Oh man this just keeps getting better.
Shelly is…she eats *stars*. And that’s just the prologue.
I can’t even imagine what’s going to happen next. I mean, The MC is already done things that weren’t supposed to be possible.
Oh man this just keeps getting better.
October 10, 2024
Quite a bit different than the other books in the series thus far, but it was still a really good book. I thought it was going to end in a massive cliff hanger, but it did not.
August 16, 2022
frustrating and much longer than it needed to be
I don’t have much that’s positive to say about the story. The first 70-80% are a sort of repetitive loop of talking to his imaginary friends, training, talking to them some more, and so on.
When the story finally started progressing again, it found a new way to stall with people taking three paragraphs to get a single sentence worth of dialogue or information out. This isn’t a CW tv show, it isn’t funny when they play 20 questions and go back and forth with jokes to pass on a piece of information.
Later on, I found myself frustrated that the rules the MC has to go by and the oaths he has taken o of seem to matter for him, everyone else gets to do whatever they want with zero consequences or with pushing the consequences onto the MC or random extras.
All of this to have a cliffhanger where he’s once again lost most of his profession and can’t use a portion of the abilities we spent so much time wading through earlier in the book.
I really wanted to like this installment, I just couldn’t help but be irritated and can’t imagine the next one will be any better.
I don’t have much that’s positive to say about the story. The first 70-80% are a sort of repetitive loop of talking to his imaginary friends, training, talking to them some more, and so on.
When the story finally started progressing again, it found a new way to stall with people taking three paragraphs to get a single sentence worth of dialogue or information out. This isn’t a CW tv show, it isn’t funny when they play 20 questions and go back and forth with jokes to pass on a piece of information.
Later on, I found myself frustrated that the rules the MC has to go by and the oaths he has taken o of seem to matter for him, everyone else gets to do whatever they want with zero consequences or with pushing the consequences onto the MC or random extras.
All of this to have a cliffhanger where he’s once again lost most of his profession and can’t use a portion of the abilities we spent so much time wading through earlier in the book.
I really wanted to like this installment, I just couldn’t help but be irritated and can’t imagine the next one will be any better.
November 17, 2022
I enjoyed the first quarter of this book. It was good to see him get time to grow as a person, and stop being blamed for other's actions.
Let's see how far the book goes before somebody tries to blame the protagonist for someone else's actions. With friends like these, who needs enemies?
This is just sad.
Why does it seem like the author got the idea for the scarecrow aspect from League of Legends' Fiddlesticks? Reading this book I just realised that harvesting is drain (an ability of the game character).
Authors who end their books with cliffhangers should be beaten.
Guess I will read the blame sequel when out.
3/5 Stars
Let's see how far the book goes before somebody tries to blame the protagonist for someone else's actions. With friends like these, who needs enemies?
This is just sad.
Why does it seem like the author got the idea for the scarecrow aspect from League of Legends' Fiddlesticks? Reading this book I just realised that harvesting is drain (an ability of the game character).
Authors who end their books with cliffhangers should be beaten.
Guess I will read the blame sequel when out.
3/5 Stars
July 16, 2022
more work than fun
This was interesting monotonous. Leveling is annoying, doesn’t have much entertainment value. When we got back on track he was Whisked away again and the overall adventure was stalled again. This is a good book in its own right but didn’t leave me satisfied. I don’t know how to describe it. Shelly is awesome. Spending so much time with the MC in his head is not.
This was interesting monotonous. Leveling is annoying, doesn’t have much entertainment value. When we got back on track he was Whisked away again and the overall adventure was stalled again. This is a good book in its own right but didn’t leave me satisfied. I don’t know how to describe it. Shelly is awesome. Spending so much time with the MC in his head is not.
December 3, 2024
I do agree with alot of the more critical views of this book. I assume most people that reading this book is pretty invested in the series. (My guess will be 12 books regarding "magic numbers" in most book and stories (3, 7, 9, 12) (3 wishes/brothers/trials etc, this is mostly the same for the rest of the numbers I will mention), atleast I think that may have been original plan. Reading some series in progress tho, makes me somehow in doubt regarding this, as it seems the writers like to make the journey as long as possible when you have a serie people want more of.
This book is an example of how to make a book and basically nothing happens the first half. I have never like the "how and why" of skill/magic works (like Zack using 3 chapter to upgrade a skill and detailing alot of teqniques on how to upgrade etc...) First 25% of the book basically is him "upgrading" stuff. Some call it a training montage, but a montage put alot in and make it short. So you don't have to see every pushup someone does when training for something. This is no montage! I semi listened
(audiobooks need alot of focus not starting thinking of something else. I guess atleast I am abit like MC here, zoning out when my thoughts start wandering)
and even skipped half of the chapter after listening to the first chapters and read some critical reviews. However when arriving back, it do start to get "in the groove" 🤡 again.
The last part really makes up for the start "and everyone agreed it was a nice trip" 🤣
When I finished the book, I had to start next immediately even if it ruined my plan for the day 🤡 Worth it and I don't think I would have followed my plan waiting to start next book.
I also have a more critical question regarding atleast my favorite series. Is having 2 "different but same" version of the MC so common in LitRpg or do I just like the ones that ends up that way? (Zack now 2 separate bodies, "Sim Jake" (which for fairness sake merged) and now"Overlord". Is this the only way to introduce duality or do they have a problem making characters that balance the MC?
I don't know, and there are probably ALOT of reason for these choices (dual class for Zach, better in close combat for Jake and RuWen anxiety). However, just have to wonder...
I am 2/3 through the Seventh step now, and I hope the first part of this book (6th rune) is the only part of the story I found below par.
This book is an example of how to make a book and basically nothing happens the first half. I have never like the "how and why" of skill/magic works (like Zack using 3 chapter to upgrade a skill and detailing alot of teqniques on how to upgrade etc...) First 25% of the book basically is him "upgrading" stuff. Some call it a training montage, but a montage put alot in and make it short. So you don't have to see every pushup someone does when training for something. This is no montage! I semi listened
(audiobooks need alot of focus not starting thinking of something else. I guess atleast I am abit like MC here, zoning out when my thoughts start wandering)
and even skipped half of the chapter after listening to the first chapters and read some critical reviews. However when arriving back, it do start to get "in the groove" 🤡 again.
The last part really makes up for the start "and everyone agreed it was a nice trip" 🤣
When I finished the book, I had to start next immediately even if it ruined my plan for the day 🤡 Worth it and I don't think I would have followed my plan waiting to start next book.
I also have a more critical question regarding atleast my favorite series. Is having 2 "different but same" version of the MC so common in LitRpg or do I just like the ones that ends up that way? (Zack now 2 separate bodies, "Sim Jake" (which for fairness sake merged) and now"Overlord". Is this the only way to introduce duality or do they have a problem making characters that balance the MC?
I don't know, and there are probably ALOT of reason for these choices (dual class for Zach, better in close combat for Jake and RuWen anxiety). However, just have to wonder...
I am 2/3 through the Seventh step now, and I hope the first part of this book (6th rune) is the only part of the story I found below par.
November 10, 2022
Another good book - not without flaws
This book has many strengths and the things I like are there namely excellent characterisation (for the most part) and an intriguing overall plot that is being well developed and feels thought out. I also enjoyed how the main character really using his power on a scale we haven’t seen before was done and didn’t feel out of control powerful - it was done in a way where the story still has stakes. Some of the plot development is truly creative and that particularly stands out in a genre so overpopulated with books that just regurgitate the same tropes with varying degrees of quality - this actually feels like a series written by an author who has a solid and interesting overall plan for the series - my faith that this series will reach a satisfying conclusion grows with each book. This isn’t from what I can see a story that is being developed on the fly with the hope that last minute inspiration leads to a good resolution. That said as others have pointed out the first part of this book has the MC stranded alone working on his abilities and though I enjoy those denser elements of these books generally , without being broken up by any action of any kind it just became very dry. I was just powering through pages trying to get through to the inevitable reunion. Though that may only be the beginning of this book in a book this length that’s like half of some books - it’s not just a few chapters. Some elements of the normally great characterisation fell flat for me to - Lylan falls flat for me and her flaws have been pointed out in other reviews but generally the overall response to Ruwen’s return could have been fleshed out I think - something to say in >700 page book. I rolled my eyes at the end with Ruwen again being unable to use spirit for a time. This has been done a few times now and just feels like a cheap way to avoid having him be too overpowered. Overall though I still love this series and though not the strongest entry I still enjoyed this book on the whole. I’ll be back for the next.
This book has many strengths and the things I like are there namely excellent characterisation (for the most part) and an intriguing overall plot that is being well developed and feels thought out. I also enjoyed how the main character really using his power on a scale we haven’t seen before was done and didn’t feel out of control powerful - it was done in a way where the story still has stakes. Some of the plot development is truly creative and that particularly stands out in a genre so overpopulated with books that just regurgitate the same tropes with varying degrees of quality - this actually feels like a series written by an author who has a solid and interesting overall plan for the series - my faith that this series will reach a satisfying conclusion grows with each book. This isn’t from what I can see a story that is being developed on the fly with the hope that last minute inspiration leads to a good resolution. That said as others have pointed out the first part of this book has the MC stranded alone working on his abilities and though I enjoy those denser elements of these books generally , without being broken up by any action of any kind it just became very dry. I was just powering through pages trying to get through to the inevitable reunion. Though that may only be the beginning of this book in a book this length that’s like half of some books - it’s not just a few chapters. Some elements of the normally great characterisation fell flat for me to - Lylan falls flat for me and her flaws have been pointed out in other reviews but generally the overall response to Ruwen’s return could have been fleshed out I think - something to say in >700 page book. I rolled my eyes at the end with Ruwen again being unable to use spirit for a time. This has been done a few times now and just feels like a cheap way to avoid having him be too overpowered. Overall though I still love this series and though not the strongest entry I still enjoyed this book on the whole. I’ll be back for the next.
May 6, 2024
And away we go!
Another glowing review of this series. Ruwen has transcended from a memorable character to one of my absolute favorite characters ever written. That said, I do have quite a few favorites across many genres and quite a few decades of life. While certain aspects of Sift and Ruwen's friendship are annoying for me, they are tragically based in reality. I see it so often that I've grown a bit numb to the process.
The only real criticism I'd offer is that best friends don't suffer from intimacy of real and verbal support. It doesn't always have to be a snide barb or a backhanded compliment to display their genuine friendship. Hamma and Lylan have a good relationship. Their gender shouldn't matter or alter their behavior towards one another. In the same sense, two female friends could offer a barb every now and again without it, meaning the end of the friendship.
Sometimes, it just gets old and predictable, and that can lead to the death of a good story. While I don't foresee that happening because there are so many other elements in play, you just never know until you do.
Another glowing review of this series. Ruwen has transcended from a memorable character to one of my absolute favorite characters ever written. That said, I do have quite a few favorites across many genres and quite a few decades of life. While certain aspects of Sift and Ruwen's friendship are annoying for me, they are tragically based in reality. I see it so often that I've grown a bit numb to the process.
The only real criticism I'd offer is that best friends don't suffer from intimacy of real and verbal support. It doesn't always have to be a snide barb or a backhanded compliment to display their genuine friendship. Hamma and Lylan have a good relationship. Their gender shouldn't matter or alter their behavior towards one another. In the same sense, two female friends could offer a barb every now and again without it, meaning the end of the friendship.
Sometimes, it just gets old and predictable, and that can lead to the death of a good story. While I don't foresee that happening because there are so many other elements in play, you just never know until you do.
November 23, 2022
Fun read
It's rare when one gets to read something completely new. This is it.
There are flows in writing and story. Rowen is a bit of Mary Sue character, there certainly is Dues Ex Machina. There are other flows, but yet there is something so endearing about these books. They flow well, story is good, characters development is fun and engaging.
Bottom line is that I've read them all quickly, and i am looking forward anxiously towards next one. It helped keep my mind off chaos around me and help me relax.
Highly recommend this book and this whole series! It's a great tale.
It's rare when one gets to read something completely new. This is it.
There are flows in writing and story. Rowen is a bit of Mary Sue character, there certainly is Dues Ex Machina. There are other flows, but yet there is something so endearing about these books. They flow well, story is good, characters development is fun and engaging.
Bottom line is that I've read them all quickly, and i am looking forward anxiously towards next one. It helped keep my mind off chaos around me and help me relax.
Highly recommend this book and this whole series! It's a great tale.
July 17, 2022
A mixed bag
This one was a hit or miss for me. On the one hand we get to see Ruwen reunite with his friends, but then a large portion of the book is spent in training montages that don’t really show much. Then when we finally get back to the planet things go wrong immediately and Ruwen has to try and survive. The fighting is good, there are interesting things going on in the background, and we get some interesting info on what to expect from the future books. And then the ending of the book is a truly terrible cliffhanger!
This one was a hit or miss for me. On the one hand we get to see Ruwen reunite with his friends, but then a large portion of the book is spent in training montages that don’t really show much. Then when we finally get back to the planet things go wrong immediately and Ruwen has to try and survive. The fighting is good, there are interesting things going on in the background, and we get some interesting info on what to expect from the future books. And then the ending of the book is a truly terrible cliffhanger!
September 25, 2022
About 90% of this book had no interpersonal conflict... little social interaction at all. It managed to keep my interest because Ruwen maintained a positive attitude while experimenting with ways to increase his power options. If long training montages bore you, then fair warning.
I enjoyed the head-to-head fights with the god and his diamond-ranked minions. Once again, the strength Ruwen gained by surviving prior trauma was key to his success. I'm also fascinated by the nesting-doll approach the author has taken to martial arts. Styles hidden within styles, hidden within styles. Cool!
I enjoyed the head-to-head fights with the god and his diamond-ranked minions. Once again, the strength Ruwen gained by surviving prior trauma was key to his success. I'm also fascinated by the nesting-doll approach the author has taken to martial arts. Styles hidden within styles, hidden within styles. Cool!
November 11, 2022
Awesome!
I've just been leaving star ratings now that it's an option, but this volume of the series was just too good to do that. While reading, there were several times I found myself smiling during humorous scenarios. There are the insights that made me stop and think. So many more examples of excellence in storytelling and writing craft throughout this series are on display in Book 6. The time spent reading this was truly pleasurable. "Awesome", is not, in my opinion, hyperbole.
This series is going into my (Persnickety) Goodreads "Favorites" bookshelf.
I've just been leaving star ratings now that it's an option, but this volume of the series was just too good to do that. While reading, there were several times I found myself smiling during humorous scenarios. There are the insights that made me stop and think. So many more examples of excellence in storytelling and writing craft throughout this series are on display in Book 6. The time spent reading this was truly pleasurable. "Awesome", is not, in my opinion, hyperbole.
This series is going into my (Persnickety) Goodreads "Favorites" bookshelf.
November 23, 2022
So...I ended up enjoying this series so much I (audiobook) read them too quickly to add my reviews to the rest of them.
Suffice to say, this series is in my MUST-READ-AGAIN list, and I'm chomping at the bit for the next installment.
It's been so refreshing to encounter a quality storyteller again, as the last few I've tried have been either lacklustre or just downright rubbish.
Happily, this series has reminded me that I can pick up easily on whether it'll be good or not.
Bring it on A.F Kay, I'm ready for more :)
Suffice to say, this series is in my MUST-READ-AGAIN list, and I'm chomping at the bit for the next installment.
It's been so refreshing to encounter a quality storyteller again, as the last few I've tried have been either lacklustre or just downright rubbish.
Happily, this series has reminded me that I can pick up easily on whether it'll be good or not.
Bring it on A.F Kay, I'm ready for more :)
July 16, 2022
hmmm….
There have been some really good books in this series. I wouldn’t consider this one of them. The action picked up in the end, but the build up was so long. Nothing happened during the first half of the book. Also the book was filled with endless and needlessly complex minutiae about the system and how the MCs powers worked. There was no action. Even the action scenes were bogged down with additional details. The book wasn’t terrible, but it was far from great.
There have been some really good books in this series. I wouldn’t consider this one of them. The action picked up in the end, but the build up was so long. Nothing happened during the first half of the book. Also the book was filled with endless and needlessly complex minutiae about the system and how the MCs powers worked. There was no action. Even the action scenes were bogged down with additional details. The book wasn’t terrible, but it was far from great.
July 16, 2022
Recaps. Compelling Story. Learning Through Failure = Amazing
There is a lot to love with this series. The characters show growth through mistakes. Motivations are layered. Quotes, references, and flashbacks point to careful plot generation. The author seems to take empathetic care to tell stories in a way that satisfies the reader’s need for arc resolution. An amazing series. Thank you A.F. Kay.
There is a lot to love with this series. The characters show growth through mistakes. Motivations are layered. Quotes, references, and flashbacks point to careful plot generation. The author seems to take empathetic care to tell stories in a way that satisfies the reader’s need for arc resolution. An amazing series. Thank you A.F. Kay.
September 9, 2022
I really REALLY want Hamma and Sift to die so this arrogant lil shit learns that he needs to kill his enemies. Just pisses me off when MC are so bloody obnoxiously arrogant. And what kind of BS is this that the MC hasn't experienced any crippling pain due to loss of friends and family, especially on a path of cultivation??? 6 books in and I haven't shed a single tear. Heck even Disney characters experience loss.
July 17, 2022
A solid entry
Kudos for all those sayings and proverbs. I can't imagine how difficult it was to write a character like sivrat who only spoke in proverbs.
The plot progression was solid. though the recovery of the protagonist from such painful experiences so fast was jarring. portrayal of emotional trauma needs attention. character growth was noticable and moral questions, though troupy, was well motivated.
Will definitely wait for the next entry.
Kudos for all those sayings and proverbs. I can't imagine how difficult it was to write a character like sivrat who only spoke in proverbs.
The plot progression was solid. though the recovery of the protagonist from such painful experiences so fast was jarring. portrayal of emotional trauma needs attention. character growth was noticable and moral questions, though troupy, was well motivated.
Will definitely wait for the next entry.
July 21, 2022
good sequel .. with good story and character progression
Longest book in the series. The growth of Overlord and MC’s mental construct is explained in the first 50% of the book. The last half progresses the story. One request to Author. The mental discussion and psychological aspects can be reduced. And make MC more ruthless pls.
Longest book in the series. The growth of Overlord and MC’s mental construct is explained in the first 50% of the book. The last half progresses the story. One request to Author. The mental discussion and psychological aspects can be reduced. And make MC more ruthless pls.
July 28, 2022
Wow mind blown
This was solid, I am deeply connected to the characters and actually enjoy following what they do. It is a bit annoying sometimes to go slow but the author knows what he's doing. I eagerly await the continuation of this epic storytelling. It might make a good TV show..
This was solid, I am deeply connected to the characters and actually enjoy following what they do. It is a bit annoying sometimes to go slow but the author knows what he's doing. I eagerly await the continuation of this epic storytelling. It might make a good TV show..
January 13, 2023
Started Slow
Seemed that the first 1/2 of the book was really slow and the author didn’t really use time progression until most of the way through it. The first half could have easily been much shorter and still hit the key points and sped the progress of the book as a whole.
The last half picked up and was much better.
Seemed that the first 1/2 of the book was really slow and the author didn’t really use time progression until most of the way through it. The first half could have easily been much shorter and still hit the key points and sped the progress of the book as a whole.
The last half picked up and was much better.
March 3, 2023
The responsibilities are endless
Much of this book is spent battling depression and loneliness from Ruwan's extreme isolation. He makes massive gains though. Past actions do catch up with him, and he makes at least one potentially catastrophic choice. I understand it though. I am curious how things will progress.
Much of this book is spent battling depression and loneliness from Ruwan's extreme isolation. He makes massive gains though. Past actions do catch up with him, and he makes at least one potentially catastrophic choice. I understand it though. I am curious how things will progress.
March 24, 2023
I am so hooked on this series. Nice power progression though it feels like we are nearing the end which will make me very sad. In this book our hero finally fights a god and things get even more interesting. Loving this series, already well into book #7 and it is great as well. In fact I'm surprised I'm writing this rather than reading it. LOVE THIS SERIES!!!!
May 13, 2023
Clean so that's good. It's all about Ruwen all the time. It says he wants to bring his friends along as he ranks up, but it's totally and completely Ruwens story. There is no side story. His friends only matter here and there when it convenient for the storyline. His friends never play a critical role in helping him. That gets old.
March 1, 2024
Meh. I need a break from this series. This one took me forever. Things moved glacially slow in the beginning. The last quart of the book was really good though and has kept me interested in what is going to happen next. I’ll revisit this series sometime. I love that the author writes that you can get a summary of the previous books in his website. That will be useful when I come back.
May 18, 2025
Edit: it became bearable around 350 pages. Laquinrial was fun. might give 1.005 stars because of the improvement in the second half.
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Really considering DNF at 20%. The amount of repetition is so bloody obnoxious. Not repeating stuff from older books. Stuff from this book. From this very chapter.
I don't want to read how the last breath works for the 250000th time. Every single time last breath is triggered, imma like here we go again. introduction to the island, introduction to Rami's progress. new mountain. now citadel. introduction to Sivart. malth. repeat. literary aneurysm.
yep. that's exactly what it is. bloody literary aneurysm. lazy writing and Ctrl-c Ctrl-v.
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Really considering DNF at 20%. The amount of repetition is so bloody obnoxious. Not repeating stuff from older books. Stuff from this book. From this very chapter.
I don't want to read how the last breath works for the 250000th time. Every single time last breath is triggered, imma like here we go again. introduction to the island, introduction to Rami's progress. new mountain. now citadel. introduction to Sivart. malth. repeat. literary aneurysm.
yep. that's exactly what it is. bloody literary aneurysm. lazy writing and Ctrl-c Ctrl-v.
July 12, 2022
This book is another incredible continuation of the series. There are a lot of payoffs for long-standing mysteries and promises, as well as new challenges presented. I loved every minute of it and am excited to see what happens in the next one.
July 12, 2022
amazing story Ruwen being thought dead by all those but his closest allies
Uses his time alone to grow strong what his enmities will soon learn is do not give him time to think. When he has a chance to he grows beyond all bounds come experience Ruwen advancing to his peak
Uses his time alone to grow strong what his enmities will soon learn is do not give him time to think. When he has a chance to he grows beyond all bounds come experience Ruwen advancing to his peak
July 13, 2022
fun story
Different type of story, from this series, but fun nonetheless. I enjoy the internal journey that Ruwen takes throughout the book, the understanding that the journey IS the destination, and all of the small things coming together in a larger conclusion was enjoyable.
Different type of story, from this series, but fun nonetheless. I enjoy the internal journey that Ruwen takes throughout the book, the understanding that the journey IS the destination, and all of the small things coming together in a larger conclusion was enjoyable.
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