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Beastborne Chronicles #3
Mist Wardens
A new home on the brink of disaster. A discovery of forbidden powers. And a savage winter fast approaching. Aldim does not suffer the weak.
The battle’s end was supposed to bring peace and establish the Bravers’ new home in the Shiverglades. But all it brought is pain and suffering. With his closest friends lost to another realm, over half of the settlement’s population injured, and missing supply chains, Hal doesn’t have a moment to rest. He may have won the battle with the Shiverglades, but he has yet to win the war. The Beastborne has his work cut out for him if he plans to build a Sanctum that’ll last.Worse, a rival Founder plots against Hal, threatening to unleash an entity that is fated to scar the Manaseed and cull the Bravers Guild once and for all.Fortunately, there’s a lot to turn to that isn’t preordained. A Reaper-turned-friend, inventive koblins, industrious dwarves, Wyrd Strain, and Bonecrafting could defy their fate.And he isn’t the only one with newfound Class powers that might give them a fighting chance.The Bravers Guild needs more than just survival.They need their home whole.
But to do the impossible and reach across the divide between Worldshards to rescue their lost companions, the Manaseed’s Elysian powers must be stronger. Can the Bravers Guild Level Up their settlement and their Manaseed through building, fighting, and crafting to conquer the coming storm, or will they succumb to a doomed fate after all?Continue your epic LitRPG today and dive into another 1,000 pages of Beastborne!
The battle’s end was supposed to bring peace and establish the Bravers’ new home in the Shiverglades. But all it brought is pain and suffering. With his closest friends lost to another realm, over half of the settlement’s population injured, and missing supply chains, Hal doesn’t have a moment to rest. He may have won the battle with the Shiverglades, but he has yet to win the war. The Beastborne has his work cut out for him if he plans to build a Sanctum that’ll last.Worse, a rival Founder plots against Hal, threatening to unleash an entity that is fated to scar the Manaseed and cull the Bravers Guild once and for all.Fortunately, there’s a lot to turn to that isn’t preordained. A Reaper-turned-friend, inventive koblins, industrious dwarves, Wyrd Strain, and Bonecrafting could defy their fate.And he isn’t the only one with newfound Class powers that might give them a fighting chance.The Bravers Guild needs more than just survival.They need their home whole.
But to do the impossible and reach across the divide between Worldshards to rescue their lost companions, the Manaseed’s Elysian powers must be stronger. Can the Bravers Guild Level Up their settlement and their Manaseed through building, fighting, and crafting to conquer the coming storm, or will they succumb to a doomed fate after all?Continue your epic LitRPG today and dive into another 1,000 pages of Beastborne!
951 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 1, 2021
About the author
James T. Callum
17 books182 followersMy name is James T. Callum and I’m not going to talk to you in the third person or make it seem like I’ve got some publisher or editor who has a bio on me.
I'm always available to talk, connect with readers, fellow authors, and lovable book nerds:
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Website: https://www.jamestcallum.com
Twitter: @JamesTCallum
This is just me, talking to you, the reader. I’m no different than you, I love reading and gaming just the same as everybody else.
In fact, I’ve loved reading for as long as I could remember. From the very first fantasy book I read, The Wizard of Earthsea, I was hooked.
For just as long I’ve also been an avid gamer and DND player (as well as other tabletop RPGs). Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy, Illusion of Gaia, and on through the years as stories and graphics became better and better.
You’ll be able to find hints of inspiration from all sorts of RPGs and video games in my works. From the Final Fantasy series to Warcraft, Age of Empires to Anno, and games like Dark Souls and Bloodborne. Because who doesn’t love a little cosmic horror thrown in for fun?
These games (and countless others) have inspired me ever since I was a kid, and they continue to serve as my muse now that I’m much older.
Writing has always been my greatest aspiration and with your help, I hope to make it a full-time job. At the time of this writing, I still work a day job like most people. It is only thanks to Patreon that I was able to dedicate some of my spare time to writing.
So, if you’d like to provide direct support and help me achieve my goal of writing full-time (so I can write even more stories for you awesome people!) you can hop on over to my Patreon page where you’ll find tons of content.
Patrons get access to advanced chapters of upcoming books, special discord roles and discussion channels, early releases of books before anyone else, maps, cover reveals, voting, and a lot more.
And if you spot a typo or error, shoot me an email at: typos@jamestcallum.com, and I will get it fixed and re-uploaded ASAP. I aim to provide the best possible reading experience and as soon as I find an error I fix it. Once it’s fixed and updated, your reading device should update automatically with the improved version.
I'm always available to talk, connect with readers, fellow authors, and lovable book nerds:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/JamesTCallum
Website: https://www.jamestcallum.com
Twitter: @JamesTCallum
This is just me, talking to you, the reader. I’m no different than you, I love reading and gaming just the same as everybody else.
In fact, I’ve loved reading for as long as I could remember. From the very first fantasy book I read, The Wizard of Earthsea, I was hooked.
For just as long I’ve also been an avid gamer and DND player (as well as other tabletop RPGs). Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy, Illusion of Gaia, and on through the years as stories and graphics became better and better.
You’ll be able to find hints of inspiration from all sorts of RPGs and video games in my works. From the Final Fantasy series to Warcraft, Age of Empires to Anno, and games like Dark Souls and Bloodborne. Because who doesn’t love a little cosmic horror thrown in for fun?
These games (and countless others) have inspired me ever since I was a kid, and they continue to serve as my muse now that I’m much older.
Writing has always been my greatest aspiration and with your help, I hope to make it a full-time job. At the time of this writing, I still work a day job like most people. It is only thanks to Patreon that I was able to dedicate some of my spare time to writing.
So, if you’d like to provide direct support and help me achieve my goal of writing full-time (so I can write even more stories for you awesome people!) you can hop on over to my Patreon page where you’ll find tons of content.
Patrons get access to advanced chapters of upcoming books, special discord roles and discussion channels, early releases of books before anyone else, maps, cover reveals, voting, and a lot more.
And if you spot a typo or error, shoot me an email at: typos@jamestcallum.com, and I will get it fixed and re-uploaded ASAP. I aim to provide the best possible reading experience and as soon as I find an error I fix it. Once it’s fixed and updated, your reading device should update automatically with the improved version.
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June 1, 2021
Found myself glossing over paragraphs
Well, a third book. It was... good, but not the best. I was a patreon so I was able to read a good chunk of the first 3/4ths of the book. Just had to wait for it to come out to finish.
Spoilers*
I loved the parts of the story where Hal was crafting and experimenting with his powers. Loved the development of Noth and her new class. Loved the development of Brightsong. Now, what I hated.... there was just way to many cut aways. I personally couldn't care less about our teifling friend doing "spy" stuff. I personally don't want to know what the main villain and his gang are doing to fuck with Hal. Kind of feels like it's used as a explanation for why they are being attacked all the time, when we don't really need it. Even the cut aways to Noth seemed a little, redundant sometimes. I honestly don't believe the book needed to be 1000 pages. If anything, it would be cool if the author did half of that that focus specifically on hal and direct gang and another series on the villain reacting to how Hal handles what's being thrown at him. There is so many game prompts that you feel like we should have a great understanding of everyone's powers. But we don't really, the numbers just blur together. We don't really have a good understanding of what a strength of 60 is for example. It's also hard to not feel like Hal is always going to win out, and any consequences of winning the way he does will be fixed. So what that his eyes are now glowing blue and Besal has a more solid form... so far that seems a like a good thing. I found myself glossing over entire pages of things that didn't really feel important. I had to force myself to go back and read it. Look, it's a great series, but the author is developing things that don't matter at the moment. At least not in the main series. Series just needs to find focus again. Hopefully it does in the next book.
Well, a third book. It was... good, but not the best. I was a patreon so I was able to read a good chunk of the first 3/4ths of the book. Just had to wait for it to come out to finish.
Spoilers*
I loved the parts of the story where Hal was crafting and experimenting with his powers. Loved the development of Noth and her new class. Loved the development of Brightsong. Now, what I hated.... there was just way to many cut aways. I personally couldn't care less about our teifling friend doing "spy" stuff. I personally don't want to know what the main villain and his gang are doing to fuck with Hal. Kind of feels like it's used as a explanation for why they are being attacked all the time, when we don't really need it. Even the cut aways to Noth seemed a little, redundant sometimes. I honestly don't believe the book needed to be 1000 pages. If anything, it would be cool if the author did half of that that focus specifically on hal and direct gang and another series on the villain reacting to how Hal handles what's being thrown at him. There is so many game prompts that you feel like we should have a great understanding of everyone's powers. But we don't really, the numbers just blur together. We don't really have a good understanding of what a strength of 60 is for example. It's also hard to not feel like Hal is always going to win out, and any consequences of winning the way he does will be fixed. So what that his eyes are now glowing blue and Besal has a more solid form... so far that seems a like a good thing. I found myself glossing over entire pages of things that didn't really feel important. I had to force myself to go back and read it. Look, it's a great series, but the author is developing things that don't matter at the moment. At least not in the main series. Series just needs to find focus again. Hopefully it does in the next book.
June 4, 2021
Disappointing
So much time spent on nothing. Switching POVs in the middle of an action scene doesn't add tension. It adds irritation. Also what the heck was the conclusion?
So much time spent on nothing. Switching POVs in the middle of an action scene doesn't add tension. It adds irritation. Also what the heck was the conclusion?
June 7, 2021
Awful
The entire first quarter of the book is hal whining about checking his notifications. The entire second quarter is him whining about crafting. The plot device of the "Wyrd Sickness" prevents any good crafting from happening because the author made it too strong for his inane plot to handle. All in all a complete waste of time.
The entire first quarter of the book is hal whining about checking his notifications. The entire second quarter is him whining about crafting. The plot device of the "Wyrd Sickness" prevents any good crafting from happening because the author made it too strong for his inane plot to handle. All in all a complete waste of time.
August 30, 2021
I'm a fan, but that was a ROUGH read
I will start by saying this is a good book... eventually... but I'm gonna be really honest it's buried DEEP in problems and I'm not sure many will push through those problems to make it to the end considering this is book 3.
I'll dig the knife in hard and fast. This book needs a savage edit. At close to 900 pages, a comfortable 40-50% could probably be removed and that would solve most of the issues because, by the gods, there is soo much repeated information.
This problem is prolific mostly in... I want to say the first 60-70% of the book? Approximately. I say this as a fan of the series, but damn, it was harrowing to get through those pages even after being warned of a slow start.
I didn't mind the settlement building or stat pages; stats were a little over done in the first few chapters in that it felt like they could have been grouped together a little more efficiently (hint, edit) but we are 3 books in now, for the most part that's just going to happen in this kind of book and as things went on it got a lot better.
What I found difficult was the repetition, and not only due to the format of coming from Web chapters. When I say this book needs a SAVAGE edit I specifically mean there are pages and pages of repeated information but given using different words (think of how politicians will speak around a question without actually answering it). It was exhausting to read through and I honestly only managed because I have nothing else to read right now.
There is good story in here, but that issue not only makes me as the reader lose interest, it changes how I saw the characters during that early part of the plot. In my head I know that first chunk of the book was, most likely, supposed to be about the characters overcoming adversity and building up their settlement, growing from and through setbacks after a huge battle and the upcoming challenges.
It reads as wallowing in self pity, whining and being indecisive about what to do next; purely because of how frequently the same issues are expressed and repeated as needing to be solved and not knowing how to solve them yada yada. That's a huge difference in perspective which I'm not sure the author is really seeing... by choosing not to edit that first half of the book properly it changes and/or muddies the effectiveness of the story.
Which leads to my next point where I've stabbed so now I'll twist the knife. Not editing properly comes across as lazy and/or sloppy writing. That is a disappointment as a fan of the series so far, for this to happen in book 3.
Whoever the online/alpha/beta readers are, they are doing the author a huge disservice by not screaming before this was published that Less. Is. More! Not more is more. I know as readers it always seems like we want more pages, but not at the cost of the story integrity. I'll say it again, about 50% of this book could be stripped back, if not removed entirely and it would make the whole thing read a lot better.
That's editing and repetition addressed, now we come to contradictions. (I honestly did like the book, i gave 4 stars hear me out.)
Everyone loves Hal, everyone is impressed by how much Hal has improved and is really living up to their expectations and beyond... but everyone talks to Hal like he's a stupid baby who didn't just save everyone and figure out half the things they want to explain to him (and more besides), on his own, on the previous page. If they love him and trust him so much, why does that happen? That was mega jarring to me personally.
Hal likes his powers and the way they make him feel uber powerful, plus the whole predator prey thing. He loves it. He specifically declines some ability things that rely on a more stealthy approach and ambush moves because they didn't fit with that power trip in chapter... A. Then in chapter... D he's all ooh, stealth move, gimmie! I literally had to stop and go back to make sure I didn't imagine it. Lot of contradictions going on that really don't make any sense, especially with how the story progression goes after that, it kind of felt pointless.
But despite all of that criticism, when things finally got rolling I enjoyed the story and am still invested in the series so I am amazon rating it well. But Please, please, edit the next book properly though. That was 600 pages I will not forgive a repeat (tish) performance of.
I will start by saying this is a good book... eventually... but I'm gonna be really honest it's buried DEEP in problems and I'm not sure many will push through those problems to make it to the end considering this is book 3.
I'll dig the knife in hard and fast. This book needs a savage edit. At close to 900 pages, a comfortable 40-50% could probably be removed and that would solve most of the issues because, by the gods, there is soo much repeated information.
This problem is prolific mostly in... I want to say the first 60-70% of the book? Approximately. I say this as a fan of the series, but damn, it was harrowing to get through those pages even after being warned of a slow start.
I didn't mind the settlement building or stat pages; stats were a little over done in the first few chapters in that it felt like they could have been grouped together a little more efficiently (hint, edit) but we are 3 books in now, for the most part that's just going to happen in this kind of book and as things went on it got a lot better.
What I found difficult was the repetition, and not only due to the format of coming from Web chapters. When I say this book needs a SAVAGE edit I specifically mean there are pages and pages of repeated information but given using different words (think of how politicians will speak around a question without actually answering it). It was exhausting to read through and I honestly only managed because I have nothing else to read right now.
There is good story in here, but that issue not only makes me as the reader lose interest, it changes how I saw the characters during that early part of the plot. In my head I know that first chunk of the book was, most likely, supposed to be about the characters overcoming adversity and building up their settlement, growing from and through setbacks after a huge battle and the upcoming challenges.
It reads as wallowing in self pity, whining and being indecisive about what to do next; purely because of how frequently the same issues are expressed and repeated as needing to be solved and not knowing how to solve them yada yada. That's a huge difference in perspective which I'm not sure the author is really seeing... by choosing not to edit that first half of the book properly it changes and/or muddies the effectiveness of the story.
Which leads to my next point where I've stabbed so now I'll twist the knife. Not editing properly comes across as lazy and/or sloppy writing. That is a disappointment as a fan of the series so far, for this to happen in book 3.
Whoever the online/alpha/beta readers are, they are doing the author a huge disservice by not screaming before this was published that Less. Is. More! Not more is more. I know as readers it always seems like we want more pages, but not at the cost of the story integrity. I'll say it again, about 50% of this book could be stripped back, if not removed entirely and it would make the whole thing read a lot better.
That's editing and repetition addressed, now we come to contradictions. (I honestly did like the book, i gave 4 stars hear me out.)
Everyone loves Hal, everyone is impressed by how much Hal has improved and is really living up to their expectations and beyond... but everyone talks to Hal like he's a stupid baby who didn't just save everyone and figure out half the things they want to explain to him (and more besides), on his own, on the previous page. If they love him and trust him so much, why does that happen? That was mega jarring to me personally.
Hal likes his powers and the way they make him feel uber powerful, plus the whole predator prey thing. He loves it. He specifically declines some ability things that rely on a more stealthy approach and ambush moves because they didn't fit with that power trip in chapter... A. Then in chapter... D he's all ooh, stealth move, gimmie! I literally had to stop and go back to make sure I didn't imagine it. Lot of contradictions going on that really don't make any sense, especially with how the story progression goes after that, it kind of felt pointless.
But despite all of that criticism, when things finally got rolling I enjoyed the story and am still invested in the series so I am amazon rating it well. But Please, please, edit the next book properly though. That was 600 pages I will not forgive a repeat (tish) performance of.
June 6, 2021
It is a great book, I got through it really quickly. But I have no idea who the mist wardens are. Granted I work nights and was reading this when I should have been sleeping but I didn't see anything about them. It was a little stat heavy again and dry in places. I do like the crafting he does and would've liked to have seen him create something amazing for himself or his counsel. He has the bone with the colour of magic on it so hoping that next time he'll manage to create something really cool with that.
August 31, 2021
More monster than man Hal has grown immeasurably fast in power
With that power comes challenge, naturally. Power always calls to those who want more or have enough to fear others nearing their level. Hal has been constantly struggling since he was pulled to Aldim, even struggling I get a grasp on his own nature and power… which seems to grow exponentially with some severe possible drawbacks ahead. Hal discovers some boundaries and limits while crushing others by drawing too much power. Beyond Hal’s adventures, the rest of the new town is being built one building at a time, after the wall!
Founding a sanctum starts a challenge from the very heart of their new home, the Shiverglades.
Powerful entities are discovered many times throughout Hal’s full story so far and this book is no different. An interesting world, an amazing class, an underlying level of complex planning that is still coming together for one founder; while another fights for his life at every turn since arriving here. Can they make it in the shiverglades against all threats? Only time will tell!
With that power comes challenge, naturally. Power always calls to those who want more or have enough to fear others nearing their level. Hal has been constantly struggling since he was pulled to Aldim, even struggling I get a grasp on his own nature and power… which seems to grow exponentially with some severe possible drawbacks ahead. Hal discovers some boundaries and limits while crushing others by drawing too much power. Beyond Hal’s adventures, the rest of the new town is being built one building at a time, after the wall!
Founding a sanctum starts a challenge from the very heart of their new home, the Shiverglades.
Powerful entities are discovered many times throughout Hal’s full story so far and this book is no different. An interesting world, an amazing class, an underlying level of complex planning that is still coming together for one founder; while another fights for his life at every turn since arriving here. Can they make it in the shiverglades against all threats? Only time will tell!
June 4, 2021
Better than Chaos Seeds! Yeah I said it.
I’m enjoying this series immensely, and I’ve come to the conclusion that I like it more Aleron Kong’s book series. I’m not saying his books are bad, I’m just saying I like how Mr. Callum writes his books more. If you’re a fan of The Land, but wish more was accomplished in 1,000 pages then read this series. The plot twists are awesome, the stakes are high and can honestly say I haven’t wanted the MC to die horribly from dysentery while stuck underground, and he gets stuck underground more than once.
Can’t wait for the next book to come out, and if you like this series, definitely give the authors other series, Pyresouls a go. I wasn’t paid in any way to say this, I’m just a big fan of James T. Callum’s work and I hope this review encourages you to read one of his books.
I’m enjoying this series immensely, and I’ve come to the conclusion that I like it more Aleron Kong’s book series. I’m not saying his books are bad, I’m just saying I like how Mr. Callum writes his books more. If you’re a fan of The Land, but wish more was accomplished in 1,000 pages then read this series. The plot twists are awesome, the stakes are high and can honestly say I haven’t wanted the MC to die horribly from dysentery while stuck underground, and he gets stuck underground more than once.
Can’t wait for the next book to come out, and if you like this series, definitely give the authors other series, Pyresouls a go. I wasn’t paid in any way to say this, I’m just a big fan of James T. Callum’s work and I hope this review encourages you to read one of his books.
June 15, 2021
Alert
“This was a fun book. I am glad that I read it. You should try it too.”
I am not going to share my reasoning, thoughts on the book, or any opinions that would influence your decision to read it. I am simply saying that I liked it. I would like you to read it and make your own decision. After all, you are a much better judge of what you will like than anyone here.
I will happily discuss the book with you on Goodreads if you are so inclined. As always, I am open to debates and arguments, but also vain enough to seek acknowledgement, so feel free to roast me or applaud my efforts. Either is acceptable, because if you are paying attention to me then you are at least considering the book. And THAT my friends is exactly why you see my comments here.
(Yep...hit with the banhammer.)
Cheers
“This was a fun book. I am glad that I read it. You should try it too.”
I am not going to share my reasoning, thoughts on the book, or any opinions that would influence your decision to read it. I am simply saying that I liked it. I would like you to read it and make your own decision. After all, you are a much better judge of what you will like than anyone here.
I will happily discuss the book with you on Goodreads if you are so inclined. As always, I am open to debates and arguments, but also vain enough to seek acknowledgement, so feel free to roast me or applaud my efforts. Either is acceptable, because if you are paying attention to me then you are at least considering the book. And THAT my friends is exactly why you see my comments here.
(Yep...hit with the banhammer.)
Cheers
July 27, 2021
A mess
As other reviews have said, poor pacing, and no clear outline for plot points make this a very poor showing. Get an honest editor because only 10 percent of this book should've made it to publication
As other reviews have said, poor pacing, and no clear outline for plot points make this a very poor showing. Get an honest editor because only 10 percent of this book should've made it to publication
May 8, 2024
I dont think this book was for me. This is a 5 footer of a book. There was 115 chapters about crafting, not a dramatization. I almost gave up on this book so many times. The ending is good and that's why I bumped it up to 2 stars.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 15, 2021
Thoughts
I’ve read many online novels that have gone on for years and have had my fair share of interim chapters. Chapters that hold no real influence on the overall story but are place holders till the author gets to the
main arc of the story.
A majority of this book were chapters such as that. I didn’t need to read 30-40 chapters before I got to see his rewards form the last book. Or chapter upon chapter over managerial matters, which are important for settlement building, but not necessary with the sheer magnitude of them I got.
I’d really like to see less mundane city planner Hal and more magical final boss slayer Hal.
The main issue I had while reading is that the climax feels rushed. The ways in which Hal does the things he does at the end are like one duece ex machine after the other. I’m left a little confused by how much of what I read at the end either means or was done. I’ve got a lot of questions that’s for sure.
Other than that I enjoyed the book. It was good to see Hal grow in new ways. Just wish the story had progressed more that I saw it do with the amount of chapters I was given.
I’ve read many online novels that have gone on for years and have had my fair share of interim chapters. Chapters that hold no real influence on the overall story but are place holders till the author gets to the
main arc of the story.
A majority of this book were chapters such as that. I didn’t need to read 30-40 chapters before I got to see his rewards form the last book. Or chapter upon chapter over managerial matters, which are important for settlement building, but not necessary with the sheer magnitude of them I got.
I’d really like to see less mundane city planner Hal and more magical final boss slayer Hal.
The main issue I had while reading is that the climax feels rushed. The ways in which Hal does the things he does at the end are like one duece ex machine after the other. I’m left a little confused by how much of what I read at the end either means or was done. I’ve got a lot of questions that’s for sure.
Other than that I enjoyed the book. It was good to see Hal grow in new ways. Just wish the story had progressed more that I saw it do with the amount of chapters I was given.
May 28, 2022
i’d rather have a longer book with more story and less stats.
I am giving this book 4 stars, because of the story, not because of the length of the book. Yes we readers love longer books but the length has to be worth while, not endless stats. The story should be meaningful. Nobody cares how long it takes to craft a hammer or a shack or a bone blade craft it, get it done, move on. Love the characters specially the MC and his cohorts I as a reader can see a lot of potential in Noth and what she can achieve or become. The political intrigue is OK and keeps you guessing on what is really going on. The moving away from the main character group to the secondary group of characters I personally did not like. If you wanna spin off, make a spin off book. After saying all this yes the story is interesting except for the few flaws that are in the book. Will read the next one, hopefully it is a bit shorter with less stats and more story.
I am giving this book 4 stars, because of the story, not because of the length of the book. Yes we readers love longer books but the length has to be worth while, not endless stats. The story should be meaningful. Nobody cares how long it takes to craft a hammer or a shack or a bone blade craft it, get it done, move on. Love the characters specially the MC and his cohorts I as a reader can see a lot of potential in Noth and what she can achieve or become. The political intrigue is OK and keeps you guessing on what is really going on. The moving away from the main character group to the secondary group of characters I personally did not like. If you wanna spin off, make a spin off book. After saying all this yes the story is interesting except for the few flaws that are in the book. Will read the next one, hopefully it is a bit shorter with less stats and more story.
September 5, 2022
It's an entertaining series for sure. It's just that... This book definitely dragged for the first half. I think it was somewhere around 52% of the book that the notifications from the final battle in book 2 were addressed. It honestly just made it feel like the book never really started.
The other thing that annoys me is that Hal is a Breastborne, a blue mage basically. He knows that his position is tenuous, but instead of getting stronger and solidifying his power, or accumulating additional powers, he... sits down and crafts?!? What?? He has a village full of legendary, high level, dwarven crafters and Hal decides it's worth his time to do it too? Oh, but the dwarves don't want to tell him everything, so they start their own little crafting cave so they don't distract Hal from his important duties... I just, didn't get it.
The other thing that annoys me is that Hal is a Breastborne, a blue mage basically. He knows that his position is tenuous, but instead of getting stronger and solidifying his power, or accumulating additional powers, he... sits down and crafts?!? What?? He has a village full of legendary, high level, dwarven crafters and Hal decides it's worth his time to do it too? Oh, but the dwarves don't want to tell him everything, so they start their own little crafting cave so they don't distract Hal from his important duties... I just, didn't get it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 28, 2021
First 2 books were great. This book not so much
When I began this series I was excited for a full out little experience. First book was amazing. Second book picked right up where 1 left off. I was so excited for book 3. Terribly disappointed. Ever have that friend that repeats himself over and over. This was the way of this book until the very end. I do look forward to next book, but felt author was lazy and became monotonous with bonebuilding. Tiredly. Monotonous. Hopefully next book will have more Sanctum building, more depth, more characters engaging. I will read next book. Then again I read cereal boxes.
When I began this series I was excited for a full out little experience. First book was amazing. Second book picked right up where 1 left off. I was so excited for book 3. Terribly disappointed. Ever have that friend that repeats himself over and over. This was the way of this book until the very end. I do look forward to next book, but felt author was lazy and became monotonous with bonebuilding. Tiredly. Monotonous. Hopefully next book will have more Sanctum building, more depth, more characters engaging. I will read next book. Then again I read cereal boxes.
July 16, 2024
A good read; despite various grammar, syntax, and punctuation errors
The Author's writing continues to suffer from the occasional missing word (usually a preposition), improperly used homophone, and the occasionally confusing sentence (usually from relying on pronoun usages which can be confused for more than one referent). However, the plot is still engaging and by turns humorous and dramatic. The main characters are still developing; some in quite unexpected direction and/or using bizarre situations to do so.
As usual all of my suggestions for making the text more in keeping with Midwestern version of American English are highlighted on Goodreads.
The Author's writing continues to suffer from the occasional missing word (usually a preposition), improperly used homophone, and the occasionally confusing sentence (usually from relying on pronoun usages which can be confused for more than one referent). However, the plot is still engaging and by turns humorous and dramatic. The main characters are still developing; some in quite unexpected direction and/or using bizarre situations to do so.
As usual all of my suggestions for making the text more in keeping with Midwestern version of American English are highlighted on Goodreads.
June 8, 2021
I honestly don't think I can finish this book. I'm 30% through and Hal is still crying over his missing friends near endlessly, even after he found out they're alive. Literally one day has passed, some mild construction, and he JUST finished his notifications from the LAST BOOK. 30% of the book is a pity party about not wanting to see his gains because his friends are missing. The entire first 30% of this book barring the notifications needs to be thrown out.
I adored the first two, but this one is just a pity party and I'm calling it quits. Anyone rating this 5* is lying.
I adored the first two, but this one is just a pity party and I'm calling it quits. Anyone rating this 5* is lying.
June 9, 2021
Getting a little full
I loved the book and everything that's going on, words can't properly describe how much I enjoy this book and look forward to more uploads. I only have one problem, the litrpg aspect is getting full, with the zeniths, new crafting rules, and other new and interesting things that were added but I can't think of at the moment. I love them, don't get me wrong, and I know that the author probably spends a lot of time making those things. But too much of it will detract from the book. Looking forward to book four, keep up the good work.
I loved the book and everything that's going on, words can't properly describe how much I enjoy this book and look forward to more uploads. I only have one problem, the litrpg aspect is getting full, with the zeniths, new crafting rules, and other new and interesting things that were added but I can't think of at the moment. I love them, don't get me wrong, and I know that the author probably spends a lot of time making those things. But too much of it will detract from the book. Looking forward to book four, keep up the good work.
August 1, 2021
80% amazing
Specifically the last 80%. The first 20% was a drag. Okay, maybe part 10-20% was the drag. It felt like Half had to go through too many UI screens to ass s his growth and gains, and so the author had to come up with a bunch of filler to mix in the middle so it wasn't 50 pages of character stat and skill screens.
The problem is it turned into 200-250 pages of stat screens with repetitive and pointless dialogue.
After that the book was much better.
Here's hoping book 4 doesn't follow the same trend.
Specifically the last 80%. The first 20% was a drag. Okay, maybe part 10-20% was the drag. It felt like Half had to go through too many UI screens to ass s his growth and gains, and so the author had to come up with a bunch of filler to mix in the middle so it wasn't 50 pages of character stat and skill screens.
The problem is it turned into 200-250 pages of stat screens with repetitive and pointless dialogue.
After that the book was much better.
Here's hoping book 4 doesn't follow the same trend.
August 6, 2021
Unfocused with poor pacing
Many sections seem to drag on, and there are so many loose ends and unfinished (but 'foreshadowed with all the subtlety of a wrecking ball) plot points, even 3 books in . These are the kinds of problems you see in a series that wasn't plotted out before the author started writing. He needs to figure out the story he wants to tell, and then tell it.
But I would love a separate book on those left in Murkwood.
Many sections seem to drag on, and there are so many loose ends and unfinished (but 'foreshadowed with all the subtlety of a wrecking ball) plot points, even 3 books in . These are the kinds of problems you see in a series that wasn't plotted out before the author started writing. He needs to figure out the story he wants to tell, and then tell it.
But I would love a separate book on those left in Murkwood.
May 5, 2022
While not offensively bad the characters, power level inconsistency, flawed litrpg systems and the authors writing style does not mesh well my preferences.
I found the first book promising, if a bit inconsistant. The second book had some good "want more" qualities, but was overall a bad book in my opinion (I've reviewed book 2). After reflecting on my opinion of the second book and the start of book 3 I'll mark down this book as abandoned
I found the first book promising, if a bit inconsistant. The second book had some good "want more" qualities, but was overall a bad book in my opinion (I've reviewed book 2). After reflecting on my opinion of the second book and the start of book 3 I'll mark down this book as abandoned
June 8, 2021
Lots of base building
The large majority of the book covers building up the town and improving what they have, with the last part covering another battle. However it did seem like about half the characters had stated the same thing over and over to the main character making those conversations seem repeatative with all the others also saying the same things.
The large majority of the book covers building up the town and improving what they have, with the last part covering another battle. However it did seem like about half the characters had stated the same thing over and over to the main character making those conversations seem repeatative with all the others also saying the same things.
June 10, 2021
Rushed ending?
The ending felt like a collapsing building. Everything happening so drastically so quickly that I feel the need to ignore the doors to other rooms as I make my exit of said collapsing building. I enjoyed the book and the 2 other ones, but chapters like Altres or Elora I just gloss over waiting for Hal to reappear in the text.
The ending felt like a collapsing building. Everything happening so drastically so quickly that I feel the need to ignore the doors to other rooms as I make my exit of said collapsing building. I enjoyed the book and the 2 other ones, but chapters like Altres or Elora I just gloss over waiting for Hal to reappear in the text.
September 2, 2021
Fun
Fun read. Gave first book 3.5 stars. Second 4 stars. This book 3.5 stars. Found myself skim reading parts. Overall enjoyable but would jump into little stuff that wasn’t part of bigger story. When they happened I would skim read again. If you have read the first 2 worth a read for sure.
Fun read. Gave first book 3.5 stars. Second 4 stars. This book 3.5 stars. Found myself skim reading parts. Overall enjoyable but would jump into little stuff that wasn’t part of bigger story. When they happened I would skim read again. If you have read the first 2 worth a read for sure.
June 1, 2021
Fun and exciting!
The third book in beastborne is equally as good as the previous two. It’s definitely a long book so be prepared for that. Hal’s ingenious use of his magical skills is such a fun part to read I can’t wait for more!
The third book in beastborne is equally as good as the previous two. It’s definitely a long book so be prepared for that. Hal’s ingenious use of his magical skills is such a fun part to read I can’t wait for more!
June 3, 2021
Good series
I enjoyed this addition to the series, it has lots of fun base building elements - and manages to cut down on the cast of characters a little to focus on Noth and Hal, which really helped the story I think.
I look forward to the next book.
I enjoyed this addition to the series, it has lots of fun base building elements - and manages to cut down on the cast of characters a little to focus on Noth and Hal, which really helped the story I think.
I look forward to the next book.
June 3, 2021
Great continuation
This is a long book but it is a fun read. This is definitely more a slice of life than an action adventure but it is still very entertaining. I do hope the next one has a little more progression.
This is a long book but it is a fun read. This is definitely more a slice of life than an action adventure but it is still very entertaining. I do hope the next one has a little more progression.
June 3, 2021
Good book
Dang what to say ,it was a wild ride beginning to end ,it was very hard to put down and it starting to become one of my favorite series, I look forward to reading the next book in the series 😀
Dang what to say ,it was a wild ride beginning to end ,it was very hard to put down and it starting to become one of my favorite series, I look forward to reading the next book in the series 😀
June 4, 2021
Never disappoints
This series is so satisfying it’s long and well written and the characters keep getting better more interesting and better written the world building is on point and I can’t wait to read the next book five 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
This series is so satisfying it’s long and well written and the characters keep getting better more interesting and better written the world building is on point and I can’t wait to read the next book five 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
June 4, 2021
Book three
Mistakes: I found one mistake in this book. Mostly I just got tired of getting the same information over and over again.
Plot: Some base building. Lots of questing. Some monster taming.
Characters: The same information on skills got repeated a lot.
5/10
Mistakes: I found one mistake in this book. Mostly I just got tired of getting the same information over and over again.
Plot: Some base building. Lots of questing. Some monster taming.
Characters: The same information on skills got repeated a lot.
5/10
June 5, 2021
Really really good
The series continues to get better and better. I love how all the characters develop and the comic relief of the pobuls. Get this book and start a fantastic voyage.
The series continues to get better and better. I love how all the characters develop and the comic relief of the pobuls. Get this book and start a fantastic voyage.
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