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Waybound by Will Wight
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe final book in the Cradle series!Years ago, Lindon left his home as a powerless Unsouled. Now, he goes to war with the most powerful beings in the world over the future of Cradle itself. The Weeping Dragon has a grudge to settle, and Lindon intends to take out the Dreadgod with his friends by his side. But rival Monarchs know his plans, and they won’t let things end so easily...Categorized as:
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Dreadgod by Will Wight
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe battle in the heavens has left a target on Lindon’s back.His most reliable ally is gone, the Monarchs see him as a threat, and he has inherited one of the most valuable facilities in the world. At any moment, his enemies could band together to kill him.If it weren’t for the Dreadgods.All four are empowered and unleashed, rampaging through Cradle, and grudges old and new must be set aside...Categorized as:
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Wintersteel by Will Wight
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsAs the Uncrowned King tournament reaches its final rounds, tensions between the competing factions are higher than ever. The outcome may determine the power balance throughout the rest of the world.Each Monarch schemes to seize any advantage they can...while far away, a Dreadgod stirs.When the tournament ends, the Dreadgod will rise...Categorized as:
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Reaper by Will Wight
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsSacred Valley has been saved…at least, what’s left of it.With his home finally secure, Lindon delves deep into the ancient labyrinth, seeking long-lost Soulsmithing knowledge and the secret to destroying the Dreadgods. Monarchs plot against him and against each other, unaware of the threats gathering in realms beyond.Far above Lindon and the Monarchs and the Dreadgods, another war is waged...Categorized as:
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Underlord by Will Wight
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsA tournament approaches. All around the world, great clans and sects prepare their disciples to fight against one another in a competition of young Underlords. Even the Blackflame Empire is drawn in, but their youth are not strong enough to compete. Yet...Categorized as:
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Beware of Chicken 2 by CasualFarmer
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsJin Rou wanted to be a cultivator who defied the heavens, and surpassed all limits.Unfortunately for him, he died, and now I’m stuck here. Arrogant young masters? Heavenly tribulations? Cultivating for days on end, then getting into life or death battles?Yeah, no thanks. I'm getting out of here.In which a transmigrator decides that the only winning move is not to play...Categorized as:
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Unintended Cultivator: Volume Two by Eric Dontigney
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHe left to see the world, but the world is a cruel master…Setting out to be a wandering cultivator, Sen has high ideals. Half-remembered stories of honorable cultivators and the kindness of his teachers shaped his expectations.The world he finds is something else entirely. Thrust into deadly conflict, Sen finds himself fleeing the death of a sectcultivator in fear of retribution...Categorized as:
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The Primal Hunter 3 by Zogarth
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFinally, back on Earth, Jake has to adapt and evolve as his hunt continues...With a huge open planet before him, Jake has literally grown wings as he begins his conquest of the local wildlife. With his newfound freedom, he finds his true Path as a hunter. All the while trying to avoid the responsibilities of having founded the first city on the planet. Oh, and bird friends... -
Ghostwater by Will Wight
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsLong ago, the Monarch Northstrider created a world of his own. This world, known as Ghostwater, housed some of his most valuable experiments. Now, it has been damaged by the attack of the Bleeding Phoenix, and a team of Skysworn have been sent to recover whatever they can from the dying world...Categorized as:
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Woad Children by Nathan A.Thompson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOne tribulation down. To stop the next, he'll battle through blood and frost. Wes Malcolm has wrested Avalon back from men, monsters, and false gods. The next step is to bring the battle to his enemy's camp. The world of the Woadlands is under siege from two cataclysms at once...Categorized as:
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Unintended Cultivator: Volume One by Eric Dontigney
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHe never intended to be a cultivator. The heavens have another plan…Sen never dreamed of ascension. Such were the aspirations of the rich young nobles, not orphans like him, scraping together a meager living on the streets of Orchard’s Reach.However, when destiny takes an unexpected turn, Sen finds himself thrust into the role of a cultivator’s disciple...Categorized as:
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Uncrowned by Will Wight
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsEmriss Silentborn, Memory of the World. Tiberian Arelius, the fallen Patriarch. Akura Malice, Queen of Shadows. Seshethkunaaz, King of Dragons. Reigan Shen, Emperor of Lions. Luminous Queen Sha Miara. The Eight-Man Empire. Northstrider. The Monarchs, the most powerful sacred artists on Cradle, rule with unquestioned authority...Categorized as:
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Bloodline by Will Wight
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsIt’s time to go back home.In the years since Lindon left Sacred Valley, he has attained power beyond anything his family thought possible. Now he’ll have to put those powers to the test, because a Dreadgod is on its way.Lindon and his allies set out to evacuate the valley before the arrival of the Wandering Titan, but their sacred arts are weakened by an ancient curse...Categorized as:
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Blackflame by Will Wight
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsLindon has a year left. When his time runs out, he’ll have to fight an opponent that no one believes he can beat. Unless he learns sacred arts the right way, from scratch, he won’t have a chance to win…and even then, the odds are against him. In the course of their training, he and Yerin travel to the Blackflame Empire, where they fight to master an ancient power...Categorized as:
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War of the Posers by Eric Ugland
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe continuing adventures of Clyde Hatchett in the capital city of Glaton...Categorized as:
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Defiance of the Fall 9 by TheFirstDefier, J.F. Brink
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsChaos is descending on the City of Ancients.The Twilight Ascent is coming to a boil. The Eveningtide Asura's plans are nearing fruition, while powerful factions try to block his ascent. The survival of Twilight Harbor and its citizens depends on who's victorious. Zac finds himself tied to the asura's chariot, but that's only one of his problems...Categorized as:
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Skull and Thrones by Eric Ugland
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe continuing adventures of the rogue Clyde Hatchet in the Imperial capital of Glaton...Categorized as:
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Second Story Man by Eric Ugland
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe continuing adventures of Clyde Hatchett in the city of Glaton...Categorized as:
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The Tenth Realm by Michael Chatfield
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDevourer, Ravager. Titles of a forgotten enemy, a distant memory.Now freshly reborn in stark reminders of burning flame and blood.The tenth realm has been lost, and Akran’s hordes of devourers and ravagers have been loosed upon the lower realms. Dealing the reclusive and powerful Imperium has taken a serious blow... -
The Path of Ascension 6 by C. Mantis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDon't miss Book 6 of this action-packed fantasy adventure that blends everything you love about LitRPG with Xianxia.About the This is a mix between LitRPG and Xianxia. It's like a car that looks like a LitRPG with dungeons and skills, but the interior and engine are all Xianxia...Categorized as:
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City of Salve by Christopher Mitchell
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFor six months, the lands of the massacred Scythe tribe have lain empty and desolate; then, one crisp winter's morning, the red sky crackles and forty thousand survivors of the Lostwell Catastrophe appear, along with a dozen dragons, and one Holdfast...While King Daniel struggles to reform the City, Queen Emily dreams of recapturing the lost town of Jezra on the Western Bank...Categorized as:
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Red City by Christopher Mitchell
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Return of the God-Queen.A year and a half has passed since the capture of Montieth, the son of the God-Queen. With the Prince in jail, the City of the Aurelians has been at peace.Only one thing can disturb the tranquility of the City - the former all-powerful God-Queen...Categorized as:
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He Who Fights with Monsters by Shirtaloon
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsJason wakes up in a mysterious world of magic and monsters.It’s not easy making the career jump from office-supplies-store middle manager to heroic interdimensional adventurer. At least, Jason tries to be heroic, but it's hard to be good when all your powers are evil.He’ll face off against cannibals, cultists, wizards, monsters...and that’s just on the first day...Categorized as:
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The Choice of Magic by Michael G. Manning
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsThe ancient magic of wizards was anything but dark. It was the enlightenment that lifted humanity from the squalor of superstition, and the worship of fell spirits and capricious gods, but those days are gone... -
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The Third Realm by Michael Chatfield
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWith the third realm new challenges arise. Erik searches for Old Hei while Rugrat deals with his broken mana system. For both, their path takes them towards the alchemist association's trial. They didn't mean to get into trouble, they swear, but in the ten realms trouble is not far behind the duo. They'll have to fight across the third realm to complete the alchemist association's trial...Categorized as:
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Defiance of the Fall 6 by TheFirstDefier, J.F. Brink
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe Lich King Adriel is gone and Earth has avoided being drowned in deadly Miasma.Yet an even greater dangers lurks in the dark, and Zac is running against the clock. The Great Redeemer bears down on their planet, guided by Void's Disciple and his children.Everything points toward the mysterious base built by the Technocrats...Categorized as:
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Exiled Lands by James T. Callum
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA journey through exiled lands to build and fight for a Sanctum’s survival. And a Beastborne that must transcend the boundaries of his monstrous abilities and rise above his primal nature, or else lose it all.To claim his powers as Founder and secure their freedom, Hal and his cohort fight to build a Sanctum where no other living kingdom dares to tread...Categorized as:
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Scholar of Magic by Michael G. Manning
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe looming war with Darrow has faded to a distant shadow, but Will’s continued studies at Wurthaven are disrupted by an unforeseen threat. Selene’s absence has raised suspicion among her friends and Will’s father-in-law, the king, who is now directing his ire at the obvious culprit, his daughter’s new husband...Categorized as:
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Defiance of the Fall by TheFirstDefier, JF Brink
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsZac was alone in the middle of the forest when the world changed...The whole planet was introduced to the multiverse by an unfeeling System... or God. A universe where an endless number of races and civilizations fought for power and dominion.Zac finds himself stuck in the wilderness surrounded by deadly beasts, demons, and worse... -
Mark of the Founder by James T. Callum
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Founders were the first Marked, and they used those powers to build kingdoms, subjugate the land, and enrich themselves. And they will not suffer another to join their ranks.Lost in a world with Levels, stats, and monsters, Hal fights to survive in an unforgiving land and escape execution from its rulers.Ingenuity and courage won’t be enough... -
Cultivating Chaos: Book 2 by William D. Arand
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAsh’s life is anything but normal these days.Having unlocked his Dantian, he’s grown in power. Grown to the point where he has others that depend on him for that power.In this world of martial arts, only the strong and the ruthless survive.Everyone else is merely a stepping stone on their path of Cultivation, or an obstacle to be overcome.Or knocked down... -
The Path of Ascension 7 by C. Mantis
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDon't miss Book 7 of this action-packed fantasy adventure that blends everything you love about LitRPG with Xianxia.About the This is a mix between LitRPG and Xianxia. It's like a car that looks like a LitRPG with dungeons and skills, but the interior and engine are all Xianxia...Categorized as:
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Reclaiming Honor by Marc Alan Edelheit, Quincy J. Allen
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsReclaiming Honor (The Way of Legend, Book 1) The story begins here! Best-selling and award-winning author of STIGERS TIGERS and the KARUS SAGA, Marc Alan Edelheit has teamed up with national best-selling author Quincy J. Allen to deliver a fresh epic fantasy adventure, told from the perspective of dwarves. This action-packed series introduces a new hero, and fighter, Tovak Stonehammer...Categorized as:
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Of War and Ruin by Ryan Cahill
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSolian ata’yar. Dauv ata’yar. Nur temen vie’ryn valana.Live as one. Die as one. For those we’ve lost.The city of Kingspass burns, and Calen Bryer’s world has been shaken to its core. With Valerys at his side, Calen must battle his demons and push forward. There are people who need him, people who need what he must become, and he will not let them stand alone...Categorized as:
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Cultivating Chaos 2 by William D. Arand
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAsh’s life is anything but normal these days.Having unlocked his Dantian, he’s grown in power. Grown to the point where he has others that depend on him for that power.In this world of martial arts, only the strong and the ruthless survive.Everyone else is merely a stepping stone on their path of Cultivation, or an obstacle to be overcome.Or knocked down... -
Dungeon Mauling by Eric Ugland
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMontana ventures into Osterstadt prison to save a friend, and will have to brave the dungeons to save himself...Categorized as:
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Heretical Fishing: A Cozy Guide to Annoying the Cults, Outsmarting the Fish, and Alienating Oneself by Haylock Jobson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA world abandoned by the gods, mystifying cosmic forces, unimaginable power for those willing to ascend, and a hero who would rather . . . go fishing???When summoned to a fantastical world and granted powers by a broken System, most freshly minted protagonists would strap on their big-boy boots and get ready for their stats to start climbing. But Fischer isn’t like most MCs...Categorized as:
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Path to the Unknown by Kirill Klevanski
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsNot everyone managed to survive the bloody battle. The strong, the brave, the courageous, and the good all fell with honor. The war spared few and took away many of the best...Hadjar Darkhan was one of the few who survived and is now ready to continue his journey. The battle is over, and the dead have been sent on their last journey...Categorized as:
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The Two Week Curse by Michael Chatfield
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThrust into an unknown, unwanted situation, most would feel panic, fear anger and fall into chaos. Erik and Rugrat are not immune to those feelings, but they have stepped into chaos so many times, it is simply a different challenge. Two weeks ago, Erik lost his legs and his arm. Today he got a message. "You have been randomly selected to join the Ten Realms...Categorized as:
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I'm the Bad Guy!?: Arrival by Kenneth Arant
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOur hero wakes to find himself if the body of one of his favorite Isekai anime characters. In this new world, the hero is a once in a hundred-year prodigy, a master Arcanist, and is blessed by the god of magic himself! He has a harem of beautiful women at his beck and call, an Empire under his control, and the most powerful Arcana Spirits the world has ever seen...Categorized as:
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The Second Storm by Tao Wong
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen War Wages, Even Innocents PerishTwo years have passed and the war between the kingdoms of Shen and Wei rages on. The dark sect moves in the shadows, striking against the noble Verdant Green Waters Sect, damaging, killing and kidnapping their members.Among the victims - Fairy Yang, Wu Ying's martial sister...Categorized as:
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Exiled by S.G. Seabourne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn epic fantasy with a LitRPG magic system...Born magically talentless, Prince Corvus is an embarrassment the royal family and is removed from succession. However, he still has a chance to win back his throne. The next man or woman to hatch a dragon automatically becomes the ruler. Each member of the royal family is gifted with a dragon egg, but it is the work of a lifetime to hatch it...Categorized as:
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Warrior's Oath by M.H. Johnson
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsForbidden PowerAlex survives a Silver Alchemist’s best efforts to destroy him, but not without paying a terrible price.He soon finds himself stripped of all aid, allies, and resources, with all hands turned against him...Categorized as:
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Ocean of Tears by Michael Head
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDarkness seeps deeper into the world. The gods can only watch from afar. Time is running out.Jim and his friends found a way to stop the evil infesting the leadership of the Empire, but the shadows of the world are not all cast by the demon incursion. There's plenty of darkness already dwelling within the corrupted heart of the Empire...Categorized as:
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Dukes and Ladders by Eric Ugland
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe continuing adventures of Montana Coggeshall, Duke of Coggeshall in the gamified world of Vuldranni...Categorized as:
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Blood Will by Kirill Klevanski
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsHe made a deal with a dragon, getting its heart in return. He fought monsters to defeat the monster in himself. He won the war, razing one of the most powerful sects to the ground, and received the highest military rank possible.Now his path leads him to the very heart of the country — to the capital — to receive his title and well-deserved honors...Categorized as:
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The Second Expedition by Tao Wong
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEven the great may fall.Wu Ying's idle winter, one filled with training and recovery, is thrown awry when his Master and Elder Yang return, injured. The Three Seasons poison fills Master Cheng's veins, slowly killing the powerful Elder. His only hope - a rare antidote. But the ingredients for such an antidote are scarce and located in the deepest wilds...Categorized as:
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Road to Mastery by Valerios
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAlone. Surrounded by monsters. Armed only with his fists... Time to fight. Jack Rust was a disillusioned biologist with a PhD—almost. When an extraterrestrial AI calling itself the System invaded Earth and thrust it into a world of aliens, magic, and violence, Jack hoped to at least get some magic himself.Nope.Even worse, the System spawned a forest dungeon around him and a goblin in his face.. -
Fortress of Shadows by Carrie Summers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsA giant telepathic parrot with a rather foul mouth, a horde of smelly goblins, and a tyrannical demon priestess… Welcome to Devon Walker’s “new normal.” During her first weeks in the deeply immersive VR game, Relic Online, she’s hacked out a home from a choking jungle, gathered a tribe of loyal followers, and earned a wisp stalker who insists she’s some kind of champion...Categorized as:
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Stone Raiders' Return by Michael Chatfield
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAs the Stone Raiders have grown in power they have started to attract the eyes of established powers. Gudalo has become a vipers nest of schemers as the Gudalo Kingdom’s situation turns dire. They might have fled the Selhi Capitol, but as Selhi is learning, one doesn’t simply get away with acting out against the Stone Raiders...
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