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Unbound #6
Expanse
The Archon laid low. Power claimed by the worthy. A new Lord rises.
Felix has established a Stronghold within the Foglands, now called the Territory of Nagast. He has earned a new moniker as well: Autarch. It is a title he cannot help but claim as he sets about securing his new base of operations. Defenses must be managed, the benefits of success shared, and permission granted to allow his followers to explore their new land.
Finally, things are looking up.
Dreams of fire and sand, wind and undeath trouble Felix’s sleep. Crimson armor and golden blades that are marching across scorched deserts half a Continent away. Among it all, an insistent message: a familiar face—another Unbound—is fighting for his very life.
If this Unbound is to survive, he needs Felix’s help.
Felix has established a Stronghold within the Foglands, now called the Territory of Nagast. He has earned a new moniker as well: Autarch. It is a title he cannot help but claim as he sets about securing his new base of operations. Defenses must be managed, the benefits of success shared, and permission granted to allow his followers to explore their new land.
Finally, things are looking up.
Dreams of fire and sand, wind and undeath trouble Felix’s sleep. Crimson armor and golden blades that are marching across scorched deserts half a Continent away. Among it all, an insistent message: a familiar face—another Unbound—is fighting for his very life.
If this Unbound is to survive, he needs Felix’s help.
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First published February 15, 2023
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February 21, 2023
Felix is like a useless lesbian. Vess is pretty much showing him that she cares and likes him but he's all, "oh no, she's just nice and friendly." UGH! Clueless but lovable idiot.
And now... with more power, comes more responsibility for Felix and his team. This book was pretty epic, I was surprised at how strong Grandmaster's can be. Seeing Pit and Felix evolve was awesome and the surprise on the evil mofo Grandmaster realising how much stronger Felix was over him, was *chef's kiss*
I can't wait to see how Felix deals with The Beast in the next book... and how the team reacts to Michael! Lots of laughs, I imagine.
And now... with more power, comes more responsibility for Felix and his team. This book was pretty epic, I was surprised at how strong Grandmaster's can be. Seeing Pit and Felix evolve was awesome and the surprise on the evil mofo Grandmaster realising how much stronger Felix was over him, was *chef's kiss*
I can't wait to see how Felix deals with The Beast in the next book... and how the team reacts to Michael! Lots of laughs, I imagine.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 24, 2023
Wow, that was not a quick read. Nearly 1200 pages, but overall it moved along. As always I think it could have been edited down a bit, but since it was paced pretty well it isn't as necessary as for some other books.
In book 6 we find out that Felix is but one of ten "Unbound" summoned to this hellish world, and by the end he has connected with one other. I'm not sure what this will mean for the rest of the series, but I can't imagine plowing through 8000+ pages of future books to meet the rest of them. I will trust that the author has a better plan than that, so we'll see what comes next.
In book 6 we find out that Felix is but one of ten "Unbound" summoned to this hellish world, and by the end he has connected with one other. I'm not sure what this will mean for the rest of the series, but I can't imagine plowing through 8000+ pages of future books to meet the rest of them. I will trust that the author has a better plan than that, so we'll see what comes next.
March 18, 2025
RATINGS: -4.5 STARS
February 17, 2023
more power, more problems
You didn’t think this was going to be easy did you? And the next book is already scheduled.
So I’m going to go and pre-order it right now.
Finally get to meet another. Still haven’t put the moves on Vess.
You didn’t think this was going to be easy did you? And the next book is already scheduled.
So I’m going to go and pre-order it right now.
Finally get to meet another. Still haven’t put the moves on Vess.
February 21, 2023
I have to commend Mr Gonnella for giving us another gripping story about our favorite Unbound, and his increasingly ragtag group of friends. This has to be the most interesting of them all so far, with the added world-building (both literally and metaphorically), and dragon ball-z style power scaling. There's still a certain step that needs to be taken between two of our characters, that frustratingly, we have to wait another... gosh... 3 months to read about. It's hard to believe that Mr Gonnella cranks these out as fast as he does.
There are probably 1-3 things that could've been cleaned up during editing, per chapter, that remain, but I'll gladly continue to gloss over those if we can continue to get books at this rate.
There are probably 1-3 things that could've been cleaned up during editing, per chapter, that remain, but I'll gladly continue to gloss over those if we can continue to get books at this rate.
May 6, 2023
Book six
I mourn the lack of loot, unless you can count territory as loot.
Lots of action to be had as well as another unbound found.
Everyone is getting stronger. I'm looking forward to the next book.
8/10
I mourn the lack of loot, unless you can count territory as loot.
Lots of action to be had as well as another unbound found.
Everyone is getting stronger. I'm looking forward to the next book.
8/10
November 18, 2024
Best book in the series thus far. Seemed to have a better balance between action scenes and internal advancement description. Both are necessary, but some of the previous books had more internal description than I prefer.
May 24, 2023
It’s hard to judge the entirety of this book since I read 70% of it on RR months ago, but the ending was pretty lit
December 26, 2024
This remains a good, fun, well written LitRPG series. The story and system progression also remain relatively well paced (outside of romance) and involved. Perhaps the skill systems are a bit too involved, but overall, the author keeps the bloat in check. He is a surprisingly good writer with a vocabulary solidly in support of his chosen vocation. Refreshingly so, given the track record of this genre.
The main protagonist is actually likeable with a relatively humane set of morals. At least thus far in the series. Also, refreshing. The author uses common sense a lot more than I’m used to seeing in LitRPG literature. I cannot emphasize enough how greatly appreciated this is, as it removes the gradual but inevitable build-up of frustrations. It respects the reader’s intelligence. It staves off forcefully breaking from immersion due to all manner of plot induced or character induced stupidity. Even the fantastical fantasy elements are smartly delivered and believable (for the most part).
The main protagonist definitely wears thick plot armor, but it’s mostly done right and has not ruffled my feathers (or Pit’s) too badly thus far. You don’t expect Conan or James Bond to die in their novels. Likewise, we don’t expect Felix Navarre to ultimately bite off more than he can chew (despite biting off more than he can chew). More impactful consequences that would make me regret having skimmed parts of the battles would be nice every now an then though. The System does tout "consequences" after all.
The world building lags behind a tad – especially with regards the plethora of other races – but it’s picking up. At the moment, elves are still just lithe, fair humans with pointy ears. Dwarves are just stout, short people with an abundance of body hair. Do they have a homeland, a culture and a language of their own? How do they differ aside from affinities and stat allocations? Same for the Naiads, Nixies, Gnomes, Orcs, Goblins, Hobgoblins (etc.). I’d like a more in-depth look into these various races; much like we’re just starting to see in Book 5 with the Henaari. Is it mostly just one big mixed hodgepodge of races differentiated solely by their aesthetic differences toiling under the same continental yoke? If so, it’s a little disappointing. I suspect not, but too little has been revealed thus far in my opinion.
Though it’s gotten better as the series progresses, some of the battle sequences still drag on a little too much. The mapping of each book is repetitive and predictable. Often the bigger battles near to the end of each book – the “grand finale” as it were – last hundreds of pages, bleeding into the same one-two punch with a predictable pseudo finish leading to an equally predictable segue into the next battle only sold at a higher octave and with higher stakes. Stakes that the main protagonist often cheeses his way through. Again, very thick plot armor.
The author abuses the constant crescendo after crescendo with battles lasting entirely too long, to the point they devolve into one prolonged decrescendo as a result. One crescendo is sufficient! Each spectacular clash was the most painful... until the next moment... then that was undoubtedly the most pain ever felt. Until the next moment... Oh boy, that was definitely the most painful! In the end, it was more predictably exhausting than exhilarating. One pain bled into another pain threatening to be the last, until it was all just one painful slog. I was long since wrung dry.
Sometimes less is better, otherwise you risk losing the poignancy you are striving for.
Shorten the battles while keeping the stakes high, and give me more character interaction in their stead. I want more character and relationship building. More drama outside of life and death struggle. I would say this tendency is improved (slightly) in book 5 and book 6 as the author tempers his enthusiasm, but the basic patterns are still there and there’s still a way to go. The fact these battles are all well written certainly makes them far more tolerable and I daresay even enjoyable at times despite my gripes, but in more moderation please! I do still skim through a lot as I know I will not miss anything too plot heavy in doing so. Felix & Co. will be alright.
The romance, such as it is... is far too slow and ponderous. Is there something there? Is there not? I guess only homosexuals and lesbians pursue relationships in this brave new world. Gotta pander to the woke. Halfway through book 6 and they’re the only couples to be seen. Not that I mind overly much, I guess. I mean, Cas and Magda were heart wrenchingly bittersweet I suppose. Still, can none of these main protagonists have an authentic male libido for once? Felix is a swell enough dude, but with regards the fairer sex, he comes off as an awkward asexual incel. Sorry, not sorry. Almost a year since being integrated into this brave new world my dude. That’s a hell of a dry spell. Do you not like sex? It’s not like he doesn’t have options. The guy can even read emotions. Shoot your shot already! He’s fit. He’s handsome. He’s infamous. He’s powerful. Why settle for spooning with Pit every night? The vast majority of warm-blooded men just do not behave that way. It’s weird... authors, please take note! Men like companionship. Men like sex. It doesn’t make them less heroic. Capeesh?
I’m still giving the series a solid 4 stars, despite the growing gripes. But a lot of the issues are quickly outliving their welcome.
The main protagonist is actually likeable with a relatively humane set of morals. At least thus far in the series. Also, refreshing. The author uses common sense a lot more than I’m used to seeing in LitRPG literature. I cannot emphasize enough how greatly appreciated this is, as it removes the gradual but inevitable build-up of frustrations. It respects the reader’s intelligence. It staves off forcefully breaking from immersion due to all manner of plot induced or character induced stupidity. Even the fantastical fantasy elements are smartly delivered and believable (for the most part).
The main protagonist definitely wears thick plot armor, but it’s mostly done right and has not ruffled my feathers (or Pit’s) too badly thus far. You don’t expect Conan or James Bond to die in their novels. Likewise, we don’t expect Felix Navarre to ultimately bite off more than he can chew (despite biting off more than he can chew). More impactful consequences that would make me regret having skimmed parts of the battles would be nice every now an then though. The System does tout "consequences" after all.
The world building lags behind a tad – especially with regards the plethora of other races – but it’s picking up. At the moment, elves are still just lithe, fair humans with pointy ears. Dwarves are just stout, short people with an abundance of body hair. Do they have a homeland, a culture and a language of their own? How do they differ aside from affinities and stat allocations? Same for the Naiads, Nixies, Gnomes, Orcs, Goblins, Hobgoblins (etc.). I’d like a more in-depth look into these various races; much like we’re just starting to see in Book 5 with the Henaari. Is it mostly just one big mixed hodgepodge of races differentiated solely by their aesthetic differences toiling under the same continental yoke? If so, it’s a little disappointing. I suspect not, but too little has been revealed thus far in my opinion.
Though it’s gotten better as the series progresses, some of the battle sequences still drag on a little too much. The mapping of each book is repetitive and predictable. Often the bigger battles near to the end of each book – the “grand finale” as it were – last hundreds of pages, bleeding into the same one-two punch with a predictable pseudo finish leading to an equally predictable segue into the next battle only sold at a higher octave and with higher stakes. Stakes that the main protagonist often cheeses his way through. Again, very thick plot armor.
The author abuses the constant crescendo after crescendo with battles lasting entirely too long, to the point they devolve into one prolonged decrescendo as a result. One crescendo is sufficient! Each spectacular clash was the most painful... until the next moment... then that was undoubtedly the most pain ever felt. Until the next moment... Oh boy, that was definitely the most painful! In the end, it was more predictably exhausting than exhilarating. One pain bled into another pain threatening to be the last, until it was all just one painful slog. I was long since wrung dry.
Sometimes less is better, otherwise you risk losing the poignancy you are striving for.
Shorten the battles while keeping the stakes high, and give me more character interaction in their stead. I want more character and relationship building. More drama outside of life and death struggle. I would say this tendency is improved (slightly) in book 5 and book 6 as the author tempers his enthusiasm, but the basic patterns are still there and there’s still a way to go. The fact these battles are all well written certainly makes them far more tolerable and I daresay even enjoyable at times despite my gripes, but in more moderation please! I do still skim through a lot as I know I will not miss anything too plot heavy in doing so. Felix & Co. will be alright.
The romance, such as it is... is far too slow and ponderous. Is there something there? Is there not? I guess only homosexuals and lesbians pursue relationships in this brave new world. Gotta pander to the woke. Halfway through book 6 and they’re the only couples to be seen. Not that I mind overly much, I guess. I mean, Cas and Magda were heart wrenchingly bittersweet I suppose. Still, can none of these main protagonists have an authentic male libido for once? Felix is a swell enough dude, but with regards the fairer sex, he comes off as an awkward asexual incel. Sorry, not sorry. Almost a year since being integrated into this brave new world my dude. That’s a hell of a dry spell. Do you not like sex? It’s not like he doesn’t have options. The guy can even read emotions. Shoot your shot already! He’s fit. He’s handsome. He’s infamous. He’s powerful. Why settle for spooning with Pit every night? The vast majority of warm-blooded men just do not behave that way. It’s weird... authors, please take note! Men like companionship. Men like sex. It doesn’t make them less heroic. Capeesh?
I’m still giving the series a solid 4 stars, despite the growing gripes. But a lot of the issues are quickly outliving their welcome.
February 22, 2024
Overall, the potential had been there since book 1 for this to be a top tier LitRPG series and while the author has improved on some things, like not having half the book taken up by meaningless fighting, there are still some things holding it back. The two I can think of that stick out the most are:
How 80% or more of all the abilities, skills, spells, etc are so vaguely named and described that I don't know what they do, how to imagine them in use, how to think about the options, and whatnot. Like the MC's lightning spell that has nothing to do with lightning except as an aesthetic (or does the "lightning" do anything? I really have no clue), and I swear in the first book the MC mentioned he figured out how to use it to pull things and could then push AND pull, so I started thinking and imagining it as telekinesis, but I can't remember it being mentioned or used like that ever since. His abilities started out random and diverse, but I at least understood what most of them did. Now they just do whatever the character needs at that moment, and if it can't he'll get a random, unearned power up to make it so.
And that takes me to the second thing that still bugs me: how, instead of the MC/author coming up with a creative way to solve a problem or fight a tough opponent with his known abilities and according to the world's clearly laid out rules, he'll just undergo an unprecedented, impossible, unearned, and random power up that wasn't foreshadowed or following any known rules or anything. The author tries to lampshade this issue/tendency by saying "unbound don't follow rules" or whatever, but it's too much. This is obviously a wish fulfillment power fantasy, but when combined with Felix's overall portrayal it constantly rides the line of pure Mary Sue territory. The solution is proper prepping, which can be tough for a discovery writer (I don't know if he is or not, just saying), by anticipating what the character will do and be able to do down the line and dropping hints, show other, more powerful characters who can do something similar or whatever.
Another problem for the series going forward it's power scaling. Who can possibly give Felix a challenge at this point? I mean, he took down a primordial in book 1, but at least did it in a creative way so it wasn't TOO egregious. And while he probably defeated enemies more powerful than a grand master before this book, he's finally done that... And now what? I guess maybe the hierophant or another unbound or some other unknown entity like the "dead" gods, but that's only a handful in the whole world and the way he's powering up they really don't seem threatening.
Well, this is easily the longest review I've written, with the last review I wrote for this series possibly the previously longest, so obviously I'm passionate and the author is doing a lot right. I really just wish it didn't have these small issues cause the series could've been one of my favorites.
Regardless, I'm invested and already reading the next book, though having now thought about the power scaling issue, that could quickly become a big problem if the only tension and conflict soon becomes Felix protecting all his friends and followers since he can already beat everyone on the continent. so we'll see what happens there.
How 80% or more of all the abilities, skills, spells, etc are so vaguely named and described that I don't know what they do, how to imagine them in use, how to think about the options, and whatnot. Like the MC's lightning spell that has nothing to do with lightning except as an aesthetic (or does the "lightning" do anything? I really have no clue), and I swear in the first book the MC mentioned he figured out how to use it to pull things and could then push AND pull, so I started thinking and imagining it as telekinesis, but I can't remember it being mentioned or used like that ever since. His abilities started out random and diverse, but I at least understood what most of them did. Now they just do whatever the character needs at that moment, and if it can't he'll get a random, unearned power up to make it so.
And that takes me to the second thing that still bugs me: how, instead of the MC/author coming up with a creative way to solve a problem or fight a tough opponent with his known abilities and according to the world's clearly laid out rules, he'll just undergo an unprecedented, impossible, unearned, and random power up that wasn't foreshadowed or following any known rules or anything. The author tries to lampshade this issue/tendency by saying "unbound don't follow rules" or whatever, but it's too much. This is obviously a wish fulfillment power fantasy, but when combined with Felix's overall portrayal it constantly rides the line of pure Mary Sue territory. The solution is proper prepping, which can be tough for a discovery writer (I don't know if he is or not, just saying), by anticipating what the character will do and be able to do down the line and dropping hints, show other, more powerful characters who can do something similar or whatever.
Another problem for the series going forward it's power scaling. Who can possibly give Felix a challenge at this point? I mean, he took down a primordial in book 1, but at least did it in a creative way so it wasn't TOO egregious. And while he probably defeated enemies more powerful than a grand master before this book, he's finally done that... And now what? I guess maybe the hierophant or another unbound or some other unknown entity like the "dead" gods, but that's only a handful in the whole world and the way he's powering up they really don't seem threatening.
Well, this is easily the longest review I've written, with the last review I wrote for this series possibly the previously longest, so obviously I'm passionate and the author is doing a lot right. I really just wish it didn't have these small issues cause the series could've been one of my favorites.
Regardless, I'm invested and already reading the next book, though having now thought about the power scaling issue, that could quickly become a big problem if the only tension and conflict soon becomes Felix protecting all his friends and followers since he can already beat everyone on the continent. so we'll see what happens there.
March 7, 2023
It's hard to make me happy and I'm easily annoyed, so that I've kept up with this series after almost dropping it a few books back deserves high marks. And four stars are high for me. The story tied in loose ends, was built on plot hooks from earlier and managed weave it all into a fairly sturdy platform for the next instalment to start off on. I think a lot could have been edited down or cut, but overall it all flowed ok. I liked the new unbound and how our MC acted toward him. I also liked the many fantastical locations.
On the other hand... I like this series less each time a certain singular dimple is mentioned... seriosly, the love interest, "the perfect princess", pales in comparrison to all other characters! We meet so many complex and interesting people, that "the princess" pales in comparisson. She is so dull, lacks agency, personality, ANYTHING, except for being perfect and having a dimple. I had hoped her religion and disdain for other belief systems, like the urges, would have led to some interesting discord by now, but no, she must remain the perfect princess, the dullest trope according to me. Well, atleast she isn't a spoiled princess!
On the other hand... I like this series less each time a certain singular dimple is mentioned... seriosly, the love interest, "the perfect princess", pales in comparrison to all other characters! We meet so many complex and interesting people, that "the princess" pales in comparisson. She is so dull, lacks agency, personality, ANYTHING, except for being perfect and having a dimple. I had hoped her religion and disdain for other belief systems, like the urges, would have led to some interesting discord by now, but no, she must remain the perfect princess, the dullest trope according to me. Well, atleast she isn't a spoiled princess!
April 15, 2024
Well, Nicoli Gonnella really surprised me this time. What has been a total action-driven story since the very beginning, giving Felix little time to even breathe between book's has actually turned a new leaf. As Felix begins creating a citadel out of the rubble that had once been a temple. A slice-of-life as Felix creates a new hotspot for creativity and life. For crafters and families to thrive in his dominion! Harm, Felix's strongest warrior took over the smithy and Altar became, the master over magic and of course reading and understanding sigiladry better... Yeah an actual slice-of-life adventure until it wasn't. Felix can now set his sights on the next true goal, finding and saving the other Unbound from the Hierophant's control! And wow, what an explosive ending a real finale, leaving me breathless! Nicoli Gonnella what else is up your sleeve... I absodamnlutely need to know what happens next.
Here's a quote that amused me.
"Now, technically, Felix had asked for water. But ale had loads of water in it..."
Here's a quote that amused me.
"Now, technically, Felix had asked for water. But ale had loads of water in it..."
February 28, 2023
Rating 4.0 stars
This series is getting better. There is more of a balance that I have been asking for from the beginning. The first couple of books had non-stop action with insane odds. Felix is much stronger now, so he is able to handle most things. The new problem he faces is keeping his people alive. Trying to get them stronger while keeping them safe is almost impossible. They are building up the new territory. Trying to get stronger and protect themselves. Felix also has to deal with protecting the other unbound that he continues to have visions about. They go to Atar's home where one of the unbound is being chased. There is also something else going on in the area. More primordial and God stuff.
This series is getting better. There is more of a balance that I have been asking for from the beginning. The first couple of books had non-stop action with insane odds. Felix is much stronger now, so he is able to handle most things. The new problem he faces is keeping his people alive. Trying to get them stronger while keeping them safe is almost impossible. They are building up the new territory. Trying to get stronger and protect themselves. Felix also has to deal with protecting the other unbound that he continues to have visions about. They go to Atar's home where one of the unbound is being chased. There is also something else going on in the area. More primordial and God stuff.
August 2, 2023
At this point the MC is past his teething phase and now acts a bit like all the "He's a scion of a lost race! He's a primordial! He's a God!" lines actually matter and aren't just flavor text Gonnella had to add because he can't get through two pages without sprinkling in some final boss type opponent then Deus Ex Machina-ing them.
But a different issue arises! Now he could easily eliminate his enemies in most circumstances. Wouldn't that be too boring? Gonnella's solution: Have the MC say this: "I don't want to murder anyone uwu!" This, incidentally, refers to the murdering, abusive, spanish inquisition type goons that Gonnella spent 5 books establishing as the worst thing ever since moral ambiguity is beyond him. The MC has also spent 5 books murdering people. But, hey, anything for the plot right?
But a different issue arises! Now he could easily eliminate his enemies in most circumstances. Wouldn't that be too boring? Gonnella's solution: Have the MC say this: "I don't want to murder anyone uwu!" This, incidentally, refers to the murdering, abusive, spanish inquisition type goons that Gonnella spent 5 books establishing as the worst thing ever since moral ambiguity is beyond him. The MC has also spent 5 books murdering people. But, hey, anything for the plot right?
March 14, 2023
Ever read a book that you were just happy reading and wish would never end? This was that book. It could have just kept going. I loved every page. Felix is an awesome character. Love Pit. Love the gang. Evie has an awesome personality, such a kick ass tomboy. This is my favorite litPRG series and book #6 is probably one of my favorites so far. I love that the reader is starting to see the wider world and other cities. Consistently well written and always ending with exciting boss fights. Is Felix OP, absolutely, but that's a good thing, I have no interest in reading a book about a normal guy (or girl).
July 28, 2023
Intensely Beautiful Action
This book has continued in a similar vein as the previous books where the whole series is just continuously ratcheting up. I cannot think of any point at which I didn’t like the book or writing.
The author uses very beautiful prose and colourful writing where it is useful especially in regards to spiritual aspects.
I love the fantasy in this series along with the characters and all the friends. I always love a good story about a hero and this is definitely that. Felix never stops trying to help, whether it be his friends or just any other random person.
A character I admire written by an author I can’t help but praise.
This book has continued in a similar vein as the previous books where the whole series is just continuously ratcheting up. I cannot think of any point at which I didn’t like the book or writing.
The author uses very beautiful prose and colourful writing where it is useful especially in regards to spiritual aspects.
I love the fantasy in this series along with the characters and all the friends. I always love a good story about a hero and this is definitely that. Felix never stops trying to help, whether it be his friends or just any other random person.
A character I admire written by an author I can’t help but praise.
August 21, 2024
Enjoyed Reading this book
Enjoyed reading the Expanse and seeing how the MCs close friends are starting to become a bit OP’d even if they’re plants away from the MCs current OP state. I was looking forward to Felix and Vess having a kiss and finally igniting the slow burn blossoming romance hinted through the adventure so far. But I guess I’ll have to keep reading the series to get my wife.
Shoutout to the Pathless for depicting what happens when a group chooses to force either by law or violence its religious practices on others. Sadly we aren’t far from this reality in America today, given they some would love to see ‘The Handmaiden Tale’ a reality in this country.
Enjoyed reading the Expanse and seeing how the MCs close friends are starting to become a bit OP’d even if they’re plants away from the MCs current OP state. I was looking forward to Felix and Vess having a kiss and finally igniting the slow burn blossoming romance hinted through the adventure so far. But I guess I’ll have to keep reading the series to get my wife.
Shoutout to the Pathless for depicting what happens when a group chooses to force either by law or violence its religious practices on others. Sadly we aren’t far from this reality in America today, given they some would love to see ‘The Handmaiden Tale’ a reality in this country.
February 21, 2023
Best one yet!
Wouldn’t it be ironic if Ruin is coming because of the Hierophant’s / Pathless One’s choice to summon the Unbound? Or, if the Unbound end up saving everyone but the Hierocracy…
If the Hierocracy and Atar’s master are typical examples of people with Authority on this world, then they deserve everything that Felix can do to rip that Authority from them. Also, it was interesting to see how the Pathless One is considered by the other gods. I’m curious to find out what he did to escape Ruin and why they don’t seem to respect him.
Wouldn’t it be ironic if Ruin is coming because of the Hierophant’s / Pathless One’s choice to summon the Unbound? Or, if the Unbound end up saving everyone but the Hierocracy…
If the Hierocracy and Atar’s master are typical examples of people with Authority on this world, then they deserve everything that Felix can do to rip that Authority from them. Also, it was interesting to see how the Pathless One is considered by the other gods. I’m curious to find out what he did to escape Ruin and why they don’t seem to respect him.
March 8, 2023
The story meanders more and it again just ignores the rules of their power system from early on. Felix gets more unearned power-ups because of plot armour and everyone accepts it.
Book 1 probably had developmental edits to make it very good, since then it's just been riding off that memory and getting worse with each book. This book was supposed to start bringing up a new big bad but doesn't, it's just headless chicken time.
Will finish the series but will drop the author's future works, maybe in 5 years if they've improved on the basics.
Book 1 probably had developmental edits to make it very good, since then it's just been riding off that memory and getting worse with each book. This book was supposed to start bringing up a new big bad but doesn't, it's just headless chicken time.
Will finish the series but will drop the author's future works, maybe in 5 years if they've improved on the basics.
April 8, 2023
You have to read this series!
If you like litrpg, you will absolutely love this series. Each book in the series gets better and better. And as a father of teens, u love that I can have them read this series because of a lack of extraneous vulgarity. Hard to find these days. There is some homosexualality, but presented as a beautiful love story without anything sexual. I very much appreciate the author’s tact in this situation, as well as the heterosexual love stories. A great read, and I can’t wait for more!
If you like litrpg, you will absolutely love this series. Each book in the series gets better and better. And as a father of teens, u love that I can have them read this series because of a lack of extraneous vulgarity. Hard to find these days. There is some homosexualality, but presented as a beautiful love story without anything sexual. I very much appreciate the author’s tact in this situation, as well as the heterosexual love stories. A great read, and I can’t wait for more!
March 1, 2024
Expanse
Felix’s world and his responsibilities just got a lot bigger. He finds himself as the lord of a forgotten territory and it was just announced to the entire continent. He has also been having dreams of the other Unbound. It looks like the paladins are after them. If he is to save them and keep his territory safe, Felix has a lot to do.
I am loving this series! Each book is a great listen and around 25 hours long! I’d love to hear more about the gods of the continent. Travis Baldree did fantastic with the audio.
Content warning: Language
Felix’s world and his responsibilities just got a lot bigger. He finds himself as the lord of a forgotten territory and it was just announced to the entire continent. He has also been having dreams of the other Unbound. It looks like the paladins are after them. If he is to save them and keep his territory safe, Felix has a lot to do.
I am loving this series! Each book is a great listen and around 25 hours long! I’d love to hear more about the gods of the continent. Travis Baldree did fantastic with the audio.
Content warning: Language
January 18, 2025
I enjoy that Felix is finally (or again?) having to resolve problems that he can't just punch out of existence. He has to learn management and rulership, has to solve conflict among the factions that support him, and then has to journey out of his stronghold to rescue another unbound whose development hasn't been quite as linear as his own, and in the process face down some opponents who are truly out of his league. He's still ridiculous, but he's starting to get put into the context of the wider world and it's more interesting than it has been.
February 21, 2023
Must Devour More
I think I’m an addict doomed to consume more of this series. You won’t see me complain though. I said this after the last book and I’ll say it now. Each book is better than the last and this book is the same. I liked the change of pace in the beginning with more crafting, but I also laughed maniacally at the end when there was so much action my core space couldn’t take it. Read this book at your peril…
I think I’m an addict doomed to consume more of this series. You won’t see me complain though. I said this after the last book and I’ll say it now. Each book is better than the last and this book is the same. I liked the change of pace in the beginning with more crafting, but I also laughed maniacally at the end when there was so much action my core space couldn’t take it. Read this book at your peril…
March 5, 2023
still good
After a slow start in which I was disappointed in how normal the temple turned out to be. It was like growing a boring stronghold in a game. No library. Nothing of the people before. Just let’s make a forge, a storage room, so bland. It turned out interesting in the usual ways. After how much time can be taken between characters the last parts didn’t do enough of it. What about Harn? It wasn’t rushed just ended to soon.
After a slow start in which I was disappointed in how normal the temple turned out to be. It was like growing a boring stronghold in a game. No library. Nothing of the people before. Just let’s make a forge, a storage room, so bland. It turned out interesting in the usual ways. After how much time can be taken between characters the last parts didn’t do enough of it. What about Harn? It wasn’t rushed just ended to soon.
March 25, 2023
Another strong entry. There was a lot here that I enjoyed: the advancement, the training, the plot and seeing the world building expand. My main complaint is that we had to endure another grunt and groaning psychological battle. I’m tempted to read the rest that is written on Royal Road but the next book will be out in a month and it is just easier to read once it is compiled into a book of its own. Good, fun story that I’m invested in.
October 11, 2023
Always making waves
I love that Felix can't do anything without causing huge consequences (defining consequences as reactions to any action basically). I think it's a theme that none of the deities or primordials can leave him alone. Still, I was a bit shocked at one's actions. I like Michael, I don't like Naos/Isla. It's fun seeing the changes Felix is causing for everyone he meets.
I love that Felix can't do anything without causing huge consequences (defining consequences as reactions to any action basically). I think it's a theme that none of the deities or primordials can leave him alone. Still, I was a bit shocked at one's actions. I like Michael, I don't like Naos/Isla. It's fun seeing the changes Felix is causing for everyone he meets.
October 9, 2024
This is book 6 in a fantasy LitRPG series with system and portal/isekai elements. This was maybe my favorite book in the series thus far. Felix and company go to a new land which makes it more interesting. Most of the books in this series are a little slow in the first half with some semi-forced battles to add action but then the last half is almost unrelenting fight scenes. Felix just does not seem to get much of a break at any point.
September 2, 2025
Author: Nicoli Gonnella
Book: Expanse
NO SPOILERS
Book 6 of the Unbound series was really good. It did two things, gave a day-to-day slice of life look into Felix's new world. Dealing with and helping his friends and followers. We also got great battles with many twists and turns. I found the day-to-day stuff more intriguing, but by no means, did that diminish the action scenes.
Plus, we got Hallow. Nuff said.
Book: Expanse
NO SPOILERS
Book 6 of the Unbound series was really good. It did two things, gave a day-to-day slice of life look into Felix's new world. Dealing with and helping his friends and followers. We also got great battles with many twists and turns. I found the day-to-day stuff more intriguing, but by no means, did that diminish the action scenes.
Plus, we got Hallow. Nuff said.
February 23, 2023
Keep the series coming!
The best series I've ever read! Felix has been one of the best characters to read and see grow! I'm so excited to read the next book. I really really hope this series goes on for a long time and continue to come at a decent pace! Please keep this series coming!
The best series I've ever read! Felix has been one of the best characters to read and see grow! I'm so excited to read the next book. I really really hope this series goes on for a long time and continue to come at a decent pace! Please keep this series coming!
February 28, 2023
Excellent Until
The last quarter of this book. I think someone did a lot of coffee or did the stuff that the bear did because it went all over the place. I love LitRPG books so I can enjoy one or a few POV, yet the ending must of had over a dozen. I imagine I’m the MC so it was rough. Over all great series.
The last quarter of this book. I think someone did a lot of coffee or did the stuff that the bear did because it went all over the place. I love LitRPG books so I can enjoy one or a few POV, yet the ending must of had over a dozen. I imagine I’m the MC so it was rough. Over all great series.
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