This book is very enjoyable with excitement and adventure being included in almost every page. Once you start itis hard to put down.

Interested to see where this goes. Needs some work on the overall story and world building but a strong first book.

The book is well written. A lot of coincidences are interconnected to each other in the end. Sometimes, I think some coincidences should be just that. But that's more of reality, and I enjoy the structure of this fantasy. I've loved rereading this book. Thank you!

This is an exciting book with the main character constantly growing in levels and causing havoc! Twists and turns occur throughout with good and bad beings battling it out. Can't wait to read the next book!

The fourth book in the series marks a significant improvement over its predecessor. We’re finally seeing a more grounded, realistic portrayal of the world’s factions. In short, the political scheming has leveled up, introducing nuance that was sorely missing in the third installment. The author also seems to have tightened their handling of coincidental outcomes. In a well-constructed narrative, you should be able to trace dialogue, actions, and even the smallest details to understand why events unfold as they do. While the book isn’t without its flaws, this improvement is undeniable and a much-needed departure from the haphazard plotting of the last entry. That said, it’s not all smooth sailing. Several key perspectives are still missing, leaving gaps in context that lead to certain events feeling forced—things happen simply because the plot demands it, not because they’ve been earned. The protagonist’s overpowered plot armor has been ramped up yet again, though I found it less irksome this time around. Perhaps it’s because I’ve stopped expecting a “dark fantasy litRPG” and started viewing it more as a power fantasy. Wolves have become the thematic backbone here—where some authors lean on vampires or aliens, this one’s world is thick with wolf tropes and game mechanics ripped straight from a D&D playbook. Even the sea hag battle conjured up vivid memories of my latest Baldur’s Gate 3 playthrough. The fight scenes are back to form, and the dialogue, along with the smaller nuances that give this series its charm, are back to the quality of the second book. Yet here’s the rub: while this book is undoubtedly better, it still hasn’t recaptured the magic of the first. As long as the series avoids another “Book 3” nosedive, I’ll be sticking around. There are definite improvements this time around—more consistent pacing, smoother narrative flow, and far more developed side characters. Each one feels more vibrant, with greater depth and intrigue. I understand the temptation to want the story to focus solely on the protagonist (most readers want it that way too), but the best, long-running series know when to give side characters their due. It makes the world feel authentic, grounded—it makes them feel alive. The first book mastered this beautifully, which is why I was so excited to keep reading. However, the second book faltered slightly and the plot suffered, marginally moving at a snail’s pace, but the rest was pretty good. Then came the third entry, and that nearly derailed my interest entirely. I’m glad I decided to continue following and reading the series (one more area I’d like to give as a sort of positive is that the series is very binge worthy. Now on to my score. I’d rate this a solid 4 out of 5, placing it on par with the second book. But don’t be mistaken—this time, the author’s writing has taken a definite step forward in terms of vocabulary, structure, and polish. If this is the rhythm we can expect going forward, I’ll remain cautiously optimistic.

I was always deeply skeptical of the genre. But so far I like the take. A common genre problem is that often the protagonist feels like they are surrounded by fools and seem to be the only one making good decisions. This feels much more grounded.