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Dungeon Diving 201 by Bruce Sentar
Rated: 4.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKen returns from the Elven World to another year at Haylon College.Yet, attitudes towards training have changed, the Naga attack has shifted priorities the world over and Ken finds himself and his fellow classmates pushed harder than ever before.The big four colleges no longer are going to focus on survival of their students, it’s time to push them and let the strongest shine... -
System Function by Tom Larcombe
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFor Marc and his party, their current quest seems to drag on and on. Clearing the Labyrinth, defeating Circe, destroying Medusa, and more have become a grind. The main factor that keeps them going is that Zeus is keeping his promise by helping their levels shoot up.Meanwhile, Marc's Safe Zone, Any Port, and the accompanying Safe Zone network continue expanding and growing... -
Dungeon Walkers 3 by Daniel Schinhofen
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSince starting a crew— and a relationship— with Cyra and Trish, Stern was hopeful… and nervous. They’d officially registered their crew, Pawsitively Irregular, with their icon depicting a polydactyl cat’s paw.Leaving Darkstone behind, they arrived in Waterrock, settling in to find more crew members. A lucky encounter introduced them to Cammie and Vulk, dwarven siblings... -
Ultimate Level 1: Shattered Dreams by Shawn Wilson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMax wanted to be a [Baker].Settle down, bake stuff, and enjoy life.The gods, however, ruined that dream.Given [Baker] and a rare black skill, he is now running for his life, trying to grow strong enough to return home. Now Max must find a way to grow strong enough to survive the people and the god hunting him...Categorized as:
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Trick Of The Night by Eric Ugland
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsForced behind enemy lines. Ready to do battle with slavers, spiders, and ghosts.Say hello to the new and improved Clyde Hatchett…Who’s only a level-four nothing.He’s on a (seemingly never-ending) quest to get back to his life in Glaton. And now, all that stands in his way are the Empire-hating Carchedonians, a death cult, and a traitorous party member... -
Sorcerer Ascendant by Kyle Johnson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAranos has done the impossible: he's freed the first Fallen Realm in mortal reckoning and returned victorious. He and his follower Geltheriel should be hailed as heroes and celebrated throughout the Stronghold of Eredain.Instead, Aranos finds himself surrounded by elves that are both secretly and openly hostile... -
Wild Rescuers: Escape to the Mesa by StacyPlays
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe next installment in the New York Times bestselling series! From YouTube gamer StacyPlays comes the exhilarating sequel to her Minecraft-inspired adventure novel about a girl raised by wolves. Stacy would do anything to protect the Taiga where she lives with the pack of intelligent wolves who raised her...Categorized as:
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SafeHaven by Xander Jade
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn the last few months, Max has bonded with a fire elemental, learned to shift, and freed hundreds of captives from a prison. Now, most want to follow him to his lands, and he realizes it's not big enough to accommodate. While trying to figure out solutions for that problem and others, Sigmus advises him to focus on locating other elementals to bond with... -
Ultimate Level 1: Shattered Limits by Shawn Wilson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsConsume.A rare Black skill, one decreed by the gods to never be seen again.Max is finally getting a handle on the skill, finding enjoyment in battling and striving to grow his skills and stats. His new friends don't know the whole truth, but they flee trouble together, arriving at the human capital of Peltagow... -
Alt System by Tom Larcombe
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWith Earth's acclimatization year ticking away, Marc and his party share the desire to grow stronger. Based on their previous experiences, they theorize where they might find spawns that would be powerful enough to give them good experience, then head out to prove their theory. Along the way they discover another fairly large Safe Zone with a population of hundreds of people... -
System Shift by Tom Larcombe
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMarc and his party are seeking the sarcophagus that they were sent on a quest to find, only to discover that it is now protected by far more than just the Guardian they'd been told would await them.When they return to Any Port, Marc discovers that Bastet's obsession with Beggar has reached new heights, forcing Beggar and Marc into taking action to foil Bastet's plan to kidnap the raccoon...Categorized as:
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Hell Mode: Volume 2 by Hamuo
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA new adventure awaits Allen as he enters the service of a noble!After climbing up the social ladder from serf to manservant, Allen now finds himself dragged around by the whims of the willful young lady of the house, Cecil Granvelle... -
Ida's Awakening by Tony Corden
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOn April 6, 2029, of the old calendar, airbursts from a meteor shower scattered alien genetic material across the planet, transforming every living thing.Those humans who managed to survive the transformations, and the chaos that followed, took many forms. Based on their appearance, they adopted names from the fantasy genre best exemplified by Tolkien... -
Eskau by J.L. Mullins
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe iron-clad reality of the world relentlessly comes for all. Arcanes, the enemies of humanity, thrive upon power harvested from broken human souls. The City Lords and Major Houses rule with unquestioned power.Tala has been seized, torn away from all that she has ever known...Categorized as:
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Just a Bronze: A LitRPG Adventure by Seth Richter
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsKat was a freshly graduated healer from the academy, ready to begin her life as a bronze adventurer with her three best friends. Together, the four of them entered the portal to their new city, ready to delve the beginner dungeons and gain fame and fortune.Only three exited...Categorized as:
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Nova Terra: Liberator by Seth Ring
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDespite all the advantages that came with being a Titan, for Thorn, it has come with equally Titan sized problems.Thorn has freed himself from an ancient curse and cleared up the political turmoil in the capital, but the looming threat to Northern Angoril posed by the Orc invasion of Rasyn carries him back to the Elven island. But not before he deals with a cultist infestation in his own home... -
Succubus Lord 5 by Eric Vall
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDisclaimer # 6: There aren’t going to be any more disclaimers. You know what you are getting into with this series. Jacob and his merry band of beautiful succubi face a new threat when several demonic assassins come to kill them. The battles will be fierce, and nothing can prepare the gang for the identity of their new enemy... -
Conflict by Matthew Peed
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe continent is in chaos as one world-shaking event after another continues to rattle the foundations that the people have lived with for centuries. The flames of all-out war threaten everyone and few people seem to want to stop it. Louella and Regan work tirelessly to protect their own slice of home from forces that want to bring ruin to everything around them... -
Resistance by Dan Sugralinov
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe armies of the Commonwealth, the Empire and the neutral factions, all the leading players and clans of the preventers, have been summoned under the banners of Nergal the Radiant to the sands of the deadly Lakharian Desert, to wage war against a most terrible enemy of all life itself — Scyth... -
The Ascension by ThinkTwice
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBook 5 of an Isekai LitRPG Adventure about an unexpected hero coming of age in his new home, progressing in power and abilities as he unlocks the secrets of magic and a System that may not be as trustworthy as it seems... -
The Duchess of Hammers: 2nd Dive by M.A. Carlson
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBye-bye is back! Just a week since the 1st Dive came to an end, Bye-bye and his friends find themselves in Root City, a city built-up around the World Tree itself. This sprawling metropolis is filled with potential and danger in equal measure... -
The True Enemy Revealed by Jason A. Cheek
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLanding in Darom, Startum Ironwolf is confronted by the devastation being wrought by the Chaos Storm alliance and is forced into a guild war of epic proportions. With the beginnings of a massive invasion from the northern tribes looming on the horizon, Star fights his way across the Kingdom of Kader to reach his friend... -
Business as Usual by Shane Walker
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA wise man once said that, as one increased their wealth, so too would they increase their problems. Well, it was something like that. Alex, AKA Jack Alltrades, just wanted to play a game and make some money for himself and his family... -
The Fortifier: Book One by D.K. Landtroop
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSurviving the first days of the apocalypse, William is a wreck and hiding in an attic. The daily acid storms, floating elementals, and bizarre mutated animals are the least of his problems. The reality-warping apocalypse has rules and a system much like those in video games... -
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The Traveler 2 by Xander Jade
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDominic has immersed himself in the world of Risona and has made friends and enemies. With others now relying on him, Dom tries to come up with ways to improve their lives. Those ideas will help his family if his enemies don't make trouble for him... -
The Order of Epic Grinders: 4th Dive by M.A. Carlson
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsIt just never gets any easier, or at least, not in Bye-bye Jacko’s world.After striking a bargain with Epic, the stakes have never been higher. If Bye-bye wins, Epic promised to put the defeated players back to rights in the real world. If Epic wins, things will get so much worse. And Epic really wants to win this one. To win, the rogue A.I. will strike at the first Citizens Bye-bye ever helped... -
The Invasion by Ivan Kal
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA new threat arrives!Years ago, Morgan and his team entered the Tower of Power, by the time they left, their raid group was reduced to only a handful of its members. They had faced the Tower and forces that they were never supposed to know about, and they had paid a high price to survive, but they had prevailed. They faced the enemy of the Great Lord, Oxylus, and they had defeated them... -
Path of Ascension III by Atlas Kane
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOn the path of ascension, Leviathan Academy stands above all others.Alex and J have achieved the power they sought at Wyvern Academy and come out alive after facing down their first demon.Their success will mean little when they face their own limitations though.Both heroes strive for even greater heights as the annual tri-school tournament looms ahead... -
Revenge of the Sorcerer King: Mayhem by Matthew Peed
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsReturning to Haven after freeing Alessa's mother. Oberon and Alessa work to grow their strength and forces in the shadows of the desert. Their string of destruction does not go unnoticed though and the Lordships gather their own forces to protect themselves from the undead that appears to be spreading like wildfire in the west... -
The Snake Report by Jake Montesi
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll Hail The Tiny Snake God!When life ends, many believe a soul is judged. Warriors might get to Valhalla, saints might go to heaven, and evil-doers go to hell... but what about someone who doesn't fall into any of those categories?Well, some of them end up like... this... -
Succubus Lord 15 by Eric Vall
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJacob and his allies have drawn the attention of the elusive BPI, or Bureau of Paranormal Investigations.Fortunately, the BPI has bigger fish to fry since Lucifer is trying to kickstart the end of the world.So, Jake will have to partner up with a beautiful BPI agent, a dark and sexy Shadow Queen, his loyal succubi, and the Toddster to stop the Apocalypse... -
Emerald by Aaron Oster
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWith the defeat of the Elemental, Arbor should be hailed as a hero. Instead, he is shunned, turned away from the Defiants by those seeking power and fearing his own. Having little choice, Arbor sets out with his force of gremlins toward the slave city of Fivora in hopes of finally being reunited with his sister. Meanwhile, strange things are happening in the elven capital of Srila... -
Watcher's Repose by Sean Oswald
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Nelson's have grown tired of waiting for danger to come to them.Now they are going to take the fight to their enemy.Whether that be hit and run attacks against a much larger goblin army by Emily, a raid into the sewers under the capital by Jackson, or the final confrontation with Duke Holstein, they are taking their destiny into their own hands... -
Albury by Alex Kozlowski
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn Albury Adrian and his team must face the most terrifying of all enemies. His fellow humans.Book 4 of Alpha Physics continues Adrian's journey to get to Melbourne, and he realizes sometimes the only path to success is to do things slower.He has promised to accept the quest for Jules' sake but his interface is also adamant that completing the quest is the only way he reaches Melbourne... -
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Mercenary by David Burke
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFree from those who would seek to make him their pawn, Kyle is now able to seek his own destiny.His team is shaping up around him, but becoming divine has given him a larger view of things.He never asked for any of this but can he turn his back on all of creation?That may very well be what is at stake. His relationship issues may just have to take a backseat... -
The Mantle of Darkness by Michael James Ploof
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRead Book 1 FREE for a limited time. Copy/paste the following address into your browser and read the first book of this USA Today bestselling series. http://tinyurl.com/jss6ycd Long ago, the elf Eldarian defeated the Lord of Darkness and Death during the God Wars... -
Death's Favorite Warlock 3 by Charles Dean
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA crazed princess, royal intrigue, relentless assassins, and a merciless army—Lars must overcome all these and even deadlier challenges as he navigates new threats in the brutal cultivation world he had thought he finally understood... -
Untamed Lands by David Burke
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYonderton is secure. Law and Order has been restored.But this is only a tiny corner of the world on the western frontier.Rob's family is growing but so to is the world around him.Now he will have to explore the untamed lands and learn thesecret behind the beast waves... -
Dungeon Heart: Hell Gate by David Sanchez-Ponton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHell hath come and the horde rides in its shadow!In the high stakes world of dungeon keeping, the price of success is the avarice of your peers. Smit has defeated those who would take over his home, and all he wants is a bit of peace and quiet with his family. But alas, fate has other plans in store...Categorized as:
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The Anime Trope System: Stone vs. Viper #8 by Alvin Atwater
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe school cultural festival trope has finally come. The group is out to have fun, eat, and compete in the activities. It’s a shame that it cannot be easy for Clyde. From winning the festival just to protect Noona from perverts, to facing off with someone’s evil mother. There’s also the crusader champion’s arrival, the Wind’s arrival, also Dark. Ladies and gentlemen: we’ve got a clusterfuck day... -
Elemental Summoner 5: A Chakra Cultivation Harem Portal series by D. Levesque
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Law of Consequences by David Burke
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne way or another the end comes for all, gods and men alike. Enemies in both the mortal realm and amongst the gods are coming out.Rob's family has come together though and will stand together against all challengers.Now it's time to show them the final law. Even gods must face the consequences of their actions and who better to showthem than the Sheriff...Categorized as:
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Cinnamon Bun 2 by RavensDagger
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA Wholesome LitRPGBroccoli Bunch is getting the hang of the explorer lifestyle, and loving every minute of it. Her adventures have dragged her and her new best friend Amaryllis across entire countries in pursuit of more fun, and even more friends...Categorized as:
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The Dungeon Shop: A Light Novel of Wares for the Weary Adventurer by Chris Ford, Wolfe Locke
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratings◆The Dungeon Shop◆Wares for the Weary AdventurerLumina has been managing her item shop all by herself.The struggle is real.Her wares often spoil or go out of style before customers have a chance to try them.But that all changes when a new dungeon appears just outside of town.With that dungeon comes a chance to have the life she's always wanted.All she has to do is take it. Take a chance... -
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Irrelevant Jack 4 by Prax Venter
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“This is our world.” The King and Queen set out with an enormous party of Heroes and Townsfolk to balance the burgeoning Kingdom of Blackmoor and visit a neighboring Town in unknown lands.Far from home, Jack will face new challenges both inside and outside of Subroutine Sana’s Towers that test his ability to lead and make wise decisions... -
The Destroying Plague by Dan Sugralinov
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRead opening chapters here: magicdomebooks.blogspot.com/2019/10/d... Having emerged from the sandbox into the wide world of Disgardium, Scyth and his friends find themselves under the watchful eye of the preventers. The strongest clans in the world hunt not only Scyth, but also the already discovered 'threat' Crag, a member of the Awoken clan... -
Delve by Matthew Peed
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRegan is back and has had enough of the war. Pushing himself and his forces, he works to put an end to the war that is raging on multiple fronts. At the same time, he sends his forces in the Beneath rumored to be home of the most powerful races on Murgin to find the missing Queen Louella... -
A Fist Full of Credits by Craig Hamilton, Tao Wong
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings* 15 hours and 23 minutes *Bail bondsman. Veteran. Survivor.Hal Mason's still going to find surviving the System Apocalypse challenging... -
Defiance of the Fall 8 by TheFirstDefier, J.F. Brink
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Twilight Ocean holds unfathomable treasures, but you need strength to seize them.Just after arriving in Twilight Harbor, Zac finds himself enlisted by the Draugr Catheya to participate in a once-in-a-millennium trial. The rewards are exactly what he needs to advance his cultivation.But danger goes hand in hand with opportunity... -
Arcane Knight by Timothy McGowen
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsChaos is afoot!What was meant to be a simple hunt, turned into a life-changing adventure! Caldor is whisked into a world of magic, adventure, and politics. Can he survive long enough to reach his goals?In a magical world known as ‘The Wyrd’ only those who have the Spark can be adventurers, diving into magical dungeons, getting epic loot, and leveling up by collecting essence...
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