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Not as good

Revisado: 01-03-24

I really wanted to like this book, but it fell completely short of its predecessors. Starting off, in chapter 16 there are seemingly two audio tracks from the female narrator missing. This being the most likely case, because in the middle of the pause the male narrator has an audible line making it sound like he's having a one-sided conversation.

Secondly, and most important, the storytelling is just bad. It's almost as if the author was undecided if he wanted this to be an intriguing mystery or like the previous installments. Or, the author originally wrote a decently good book but only had a fraction of the first 2 entries length and went back throughout his work to add fluff and filler in order to increase word count. It definitely felt like quantity over quality for this 3rd entry. While a few noticeable things happen early, the book really doesn't truly pickup till about chapter 25. A lot of character postulating about likely "possibilities" with not much plot nor character development.

The first two books got 5-stars across the board. However, I do NOT recommend this book. I give recommendation on replayability, as in would I listen to it again or not.? While I would recommend the first two books and even relisten to them, myself. This one is a hard no. At the minimum, use a credit if you have one, so that you may be able to get a refund if unsatisfied. I wish I had, lol. I listened to the first two at normal speed. This one, I increased it to 1.5 speed in chapter 28. It wasn't enough, and only made it clear by the characters' dialogue that it needed even further increase. I ended up at 2.1 speed just to continue the story.

I don't recommend this book. If you must, use a credit to safeguard, or at least read the e-book version first. That way you can speed read through or see if you are of a different opinion from my own.

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Hype paid off!

Revisado: 09-14-22

I've been low key waiting for this series to debut in audio format. This series is up there with being a genre favorite of mine right along with series like Herald of Shalia. While the theme is completely different of course. Being urban, slice of life and action-intrigue. If I had to describe it; it would be The Code of Da Vinci, book/movie, combined with Supernatural the tv show, albeit in the harem genre. The author does a fantastic job of mixing his version of the occult translated thru science with modern technology.

Now admittedly, I was apprehensive of the length and narrator. Considering that most books in this genre tend to do better with dual narrators and that I was unfamiliar with Sierra Kline. However, she did an amazing job! I'm still on the fence about her dynamic range, but I'd have to listen to her other works or wait for more characters to be added to this series but for being a solo narrator was quite good. Her voice was smooth, not too calming like ASMR, but podcast/radio silky smooth voice. Within minutes she had me enraptured in one of my favorite stories of the genre. Definitely awaiting the sequels. Great job! Well worth the credit, imo.

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Its really good, however;

Revisado: 09-07-22

This book is really good! Their are answers provided for many things. And many threads are tied off, such as situations as the ending of the previous book, Tam and even Rezkin's abilities. Both the lore and character development is progressed across all fronts positively.

The issues that seem to pop up are similar to the last book's problem. One being, some events and in particular the ending, seemed to be rushed. This isn't always a problem but when you compound it with where the book ended, it leaves many characters status ambiguous to each other. Many people like to say it's cliffhangers in general that are unlikable, but that is not really true. Most multi-part series end in cliffhangers (save the final entry). The reason I did not personally like this book's ending was the same reason I didn't like previous entries ending. In fact, they are very similar in that regard; the status of the MC is ambiguous to every other character in the main cast and one of the cast's fate is truly ambiguous. Where as comparatively the first three entries in the series also ended in minor cliffhangers. The difference is that the main characters status was NOT ambiguous to each other. It was only the story's direction, as the group had similar and different tribulations but their statuses were known within the group to each other when the story concluded.

These last two entries just pause in ambiguity for nothing more than fake suspense but good books don't need that. The first three didn't. It's frustrating, but peoples, whether fiction or not, lives don't pause even though their situations might. That's why the first three books left a positive satisfactory note comparatively to the last two books. In the early books, the group's future fate was unknown but their status to each other wasn't paused. When the author decides to end a book like this, it almost feels like the book ended mid-arc. The arc wasn't truly finished until the aftermath is settled, not during the after action report. Their is no closure. The concern also stems with; will the wait for the next entry be just as long for similar results?

Again, the book was really good. I enjoyed it! I especially loved the new and different characters. I feel that the world is large and interesting enough with the main character also amazing enough to continue even after the originally series wraps up. The book was still very entertaining and I love the characters (not Frisha haha) and the world. 4.3 Stars!

That being said, people dislike the ambiguous cliffhangers. Especially with the current fad of short quick media summarization styles and eastern influences like manga/light novels where stories are separated by arc's with starts and conclusions within each arc. It's why people love the first 3 books or Tolkien or the Harry Potter books, a complete arc within each book even with overall story cliffhangers at the end. Even the title of this book introduced a powerful subject matter that never actually fully concludes but just segues into future possibilities, leaving some frustration.

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Worst of all the series

Revisado: 04-30-22

This is the worst trilogy from this universe so far. First time we start with a full, yet wounded and flawed character in book one, only for Warren to become progressively less of a character as each book finishes.

Arand would of been better off, without the inclusion of War and Fear. The concepts kind of break from the rules the author put forth In the two earlier books.

The logic of this series just doesn't work. For example, Warren tells everyone not to participate war in order to weaken War. Yet, continually engages in conflict with The Council through out the book.... even though he concludes he doesn't have to do anything which his confirmed by a higher power. Warren literally and figuratively has to make idiotic and stupid decisions so the plot can continue forward.

Seville and the epilogue are the only aspects of this book that were mildly interesting. Where as Warren's perspective is mostly portrayed thru his over abundant and annoyingly moral judgements or by him over explaining to the reader what he's going to do proceeding to reading about him actually execute exactly what he said. It was okay one or two times but quickly becomes overly redundant. Similar to detailing before hand how your going to make eggs and bacon followed by reading you go thru the exact process of what you just detailed. Much of the book felt like a vast waste of time.

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Wow... just wow!

Revisado: 09-12-20

Been a fan of the Herald of Shalia books for a while now. And I must say both Amber and Kieran did an incredible job of narrating it to life. Absolutely fantastic!

The book's main character, Sebastian Frost, starts out being dropped on a world by a goddess to be her selected Herald. This world has the litrpg mechanics where you have to level up to thrive. Frost essentially has to come to terms with his new reality while choosing between his own self interest or the presumptive constituency that are Shalia's followers, whom desperately needs a leader and guidance. The task is daunting as no other Herald or country wants an upstart following near or within their borders.

The system is well done. But I think the strongest aspect of this book is the incredible detail and realism the author manages to bring with the characters. Not only the characters, but the world's societal interactions are completely nuanced with regards of realism. Things aren't just good or evil, nor are they "shades of grey". Every character and or organisation (country) has driven motivations that brings this story to life.

I absolutely love the banter moments between Slade and Frost and can't wait for more. Please do book 2 SOON! PLEASE! Again, fantastic job to both narrators with their phenomenal performance in bringing this series to life.

Advisory warning, this book has intense sexual descriptions, violence, both harems and monogamous relationships, foul language, incredible humor of realism, and extreme character titles that mmo's would be sued over. Listen to this highly fun and entertaining story at your own risk.

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Enjoyable!

Revisado: 07-09-20

I was new to this narrator and yet, I thought they did a fantastic job bringing this story to life. I really dig the way this series has managed to combine these genres and themes. Looking forward to book 2.

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A story full of character!

Revisado: 03-26-20

This book continues Wade's and Co.'s journey in building their empire. Assassin's are added to the mix of dangerous foes as Wade continues to build a trustworthy team to defend themselves and grow.


This story is the epitome of being character driven. The depth of character with the entire cast creates an epic journey. While the story is definitely on the slow building side, it ramps up to a thrilling and exciting climax with unexpected turns throughout.


Michael and Woods provide an absolutely stellar performance in bring the story to life. I HOPE for the swift production of the future installments from this series. I love it and need more please!

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Woot! It's about time...

Revisado: 03-25-20

I've been waiting for "Skulduggery" to hit audible ever since I read the first novel. The story is good and the characters are simply phenomenal. Stellar performance by the duel narrators. This was a fantastic listen! This series, written by Jacobs, is currently my favorite by the author and in my top 5 of all time for incredible characters. The character quality is simply superb! It's about time! Look forward to further audio books from this series.

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Amazingly close to home....

Revisado: 03-18-20

Due to Covid-19, this is surprisingly close too home. Of course there's no A.I. or "enemy" out there in reality, it's a surprising interesting listen given the times. Truly is amazing how things can escalate so quickly. Overall, its good ending to a good series! Had a surprising mid-twist that took the story into a community survivalist narrative but given the dangerous circumstances it's understandable. Although, the story comes to an end, it finishes with a somewhat warm and hopeful ending.

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Great performance, good story! Please do book 2!

Revisado: 12-13-19

The performance by Chris Graves is by far one of the best match ups with this particular story. An absolute splendid job well done. Most books that I read, then listen to after the fact, takes a bit of time to get use to but Graves exceedingly fits this narrative.

The story: what if you trained your whole life to become a Paladin of the Light. And when you pass all the tests and training you instead are laughed out of the order for reasons unknown... well in order to continue down the path of justice and retribution you go "Assassin's Creed" style solo. That is until you become a champion of the Death Goddess herself. Dishing out Justice and retribution all the same just not as a paladin but a necromancer!

Tired of MC's who couldn't read a situation from social queues and reactions? MC's that just make snarky comments for no reason at all. Well, Vance isn't like that! He makes snarky comments and deliberate action to ACTUALLY get a read on other people, like a real person... go figure.

Note: I have read book 2. And it fleshes out why the MC is so confidant and skilled when we delve into his personal history. The MC really takes tremendous shape.

Also, this book is not for the faint of heart. Sexual content and cursing... beware.

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