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The Whisper that Replaced God Part II: Silent Almighty
Ruling as king does not suit a man like Mute. The boredom. The monotony. The permanent stagnation…
Until he arrived. The one with the Gift of Silence. The one wielding a dagger. The one who would mold Balewind into a temple to the Silent Almighty. Lord Deaf intends to be the scream that replaced a whisper, offering one final message to the realm before it never hears again:
Bestow upon me your pain, your illness, your sorrow. Silence will absolve them all.
Until he arrived. The one with the Gift of Silence. The one wielding a dagger. The one who would mold Balewind into a temple to the Silent Almighty. Lord Deaf intends to be the scream that replaced a whisper, offering one final message to the realm before it never hears again:
Bestow upon me your pain, your illness, your sorrow. Silence will absolve them all.
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78 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 21, 2025
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June 30, 2025
Rain is one of the few things less beautiful without sound.
This novella dark fantasy series is so uniquely done! And so many of the lines were just beautifully written. With a rare mixture of self-referential humour, breaking the fourth wall (so to speak), layered worldbuilding and cracking dialogue, I’m left very impressed by Wolff’s skills as a writer and his handle on prose.
I will do this again. I will do this over and over because I have no choice. You did nothing to help me and I cannot help myself. The cycle continues. Today, tomorrow, forever.
Although Mute/Orion isn’t always easy to root for - or even particularly likeable at times - somehow I ended up rooting for him anyways. I even felt quite bad for him in the scene with Dorothy despite her being completely in the right. A sign of just how strong Wolff is at crafting a character who is at once a tyrant and uniquely compelling.
For the sake of my average rating on Pleasant Reads, I will spare you the more intimate details but, rest assured, they were wonderful.
And the Pleasant Reads/Rainforest jokes made me giggle every time. Definitely excited to dive into Wolff’s longer novels soon!
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This novella dark fantasy series is so uniquely done! And so many of the lines were just beautifully written. With a rare mixture of self-referential humour, breaking the fourth wall (so to speak), layered worldbuilding and cracking dialogue, I’m left very impressed by Wolff’s skills as a writer and his handle on prose.
I will do this again. I will do this over and over because I have no choice. You did nothing to help me and I cannot help myself. The cycle continues. Today, tomorrow, forever.
Although Mute/Orion isn’t always easy to root for - or even particularly likeable at times - somehow I ended up rooting for him anyways. I even felt quite bad for him in the scene with Dorothy despite her being completely in the right. A sign of just how strong Wolff is at crafting a character who is at once a tyrant and uniquely compelling.
For the sake of my average rating on Pleasant Reads, I will spare you the more intimate details but, rest assured, they were wonderful.
And the Pleasant Reads/Rainforest jokes made me giggle every time. Definitely excited to dive into Wolff’s longer novels soon!
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February 27, 2025
Lord Mute is back.
There's some awesome character work here from Timothy Wolff, particularly between Mute and his newfound rival. Like Sand dan Glokta, you'll hate how much you love Mute. He's a horrible person, yet he's hilarious, witty, and just wants to be loved. One day Dorothy will see...
I anticipate Mute will be happy with his Pleasant Reads rating, this is a banger of a novella that is better than its predecessor in every way.
9.04/10
5/5 ⭐️
There's some awesome character work here from Timothy Wolff, particularly between Mute and his newfound rival. Like Sand dan Glokta, you'll hate how much you love Mute. He's a horrible person, yet he's hilarious, witty, and just wants to be loved. One day Dorothy will see...
I anticipate Mute will be happy with his Pleasant Reads rating, this is a banger of a novella that is better than its predecessor in every way.
9.04/10
5/5 ⭐️
April 1, 2025
The best book I've read in a while!
Leaving a positive review on Pleasant Reads, even though Mute thought I would leave 3 out of 5 stars (take that, Mute!)
This story is about a man who only wanted peace and happiness and was never meant to be king. "I'm not a monster. I just wanted to be happy." But, hear me out, this isn't ONLY a story. There are lessons to be learnt in almost every page of both books. You don't have to read this book - you MUST read this book because you need it in your life!
Leaving a positive review on Pleasant Reads, even though Mute thought I would leave 3 out of 5 stars (take that, Mute!)
"We are told that life is beautiful, though if that were the case, we wouldn't have to lie to our children."
This story is about a man who only wanted peace and happiness and was never meant to be king. "I'm not a monster. I just wanted to be happy." But, hear me out, this isn't ONLY a story. There are lessons to be learnt in almost every page of both books. You don't have to read this book - you MUST read this book because you need it in your life!
"We are simply pawns at the front of the board, gifted with nothing more than a dagger and a crown of lies."
March 26, 2025
Lord Mute [and Tim Wolff] do it again
Once again, Tim crafted an incredible book, one that dissects human nature and our world in such a manner that makes this something to cherish.
With surprising self-awareness and a conscious gaze, Tim and Lord Mute carve and expose the ills, hypocrisies, and the small-mindedness of the daily trudge.
Lord Mute breaks the 4th wall so often, you'd wonder if he isn't watching you as you read him and his thoughts.
Reading this book leaves you conflicted with our reality, wishing for it to be silent for a moment... or ten, so you can hear your own thoughts without them being drowned by the myriad of problems, real, imaginary, and forced upon you, by the powers that be, which threaten to suffocate your very being.
Lord Mute wears a mask... then one we all do. To protect ourselves from the world.
Read this book, and reflect on how to let down the mask, if only for 78 pages... you won't regret it.
Once again, Tim crafted an incredible book, one that dissects human nature and our world in such a manner that makes this something to cherish.
With surprising self-awareness and a conscious gaze, Tim and Lord Mute carve and expose the ills, hypocrisies, and the small-mindedness of the daily trudge.
Lord Mute breaks the 4th wall so often, you'd wonder if he isn't watching you as you read him and his thoughts.
Reading this book leaves you conflicted with our reality, wishing for it to be silent for a moment... or ten, so you can hear your own thoughts without them being drowned by the myriad of problems, real, imaginary, and forced upon you, by the powers that be, which threaten to suffocate your very being.
Lord Mute wears a mask... then one we all do. To protect ourselves from the world.
Read this book, and reflect on how to let down the mask, if only for 78 pages... you won't regret it.
April 12, 2025
Lord Mute continues to be an amazing character. Love Tim’s voice for mute here: a really stellar first person narrator—I love an unreliable narrator!
Some great inside jokes and some beautifully poetic/thoughtful lines as well.
Definitely go read this!
Some great inside jokes and some beautifully poetic/thoughtful lines as well.
Definitely go read this!
March 23, 2025
Another sound entry about a man addicted to terrible decisions. The silence is deafening in this follow up entry to The Whisper That Replaced God. Put Wolff on your TBR if you haven’t already. Love these short offerings to get me through an afternoon.
March 26, 2025
A short review for pleasant reads:
Even better than book one, which shocked me. The addition of Deaf was great, really fantastic dynamic between the two in such a short book. Do yourself a favor and don't sleep on this series.
Even better than book one, which shocked me. The addition of Deaf was great, really fantastic dynamic between the two in such a short book. Do yourself a favor and don't sleep on this series.
June 7, 2025
Great second part of this oddly unsettling yet humorous sick prince manifesto.
Very addictive. Deranged and fun.
Very addictive. Deranged and fun.
April 9, 2025
Summary:
Lord Mute is now king. What an awful outcome. But then Lepoch is nothing if not funny. Lord Deaf joins the fray and Mute has to put in a little effort. It's all murder and mayhem from there.
The Good: The voice of King Mute is so incredibly engaging. He makes a snarky, funny, self-involved storyteller. If there was nothing else to this story than a hundred pages of King Mute thinking aloud about the world and his own wants, it would be entertaining.
Lord Deaf is a worthy antagonist. He is the true believer to balance King Mute's apathy.
Silent Almighty pulls Mute's story together and gives him a satisfying resolution. Wolff gives us a a clear objective and subverts it, then gives it back to us.
The Bad: There really isn't much to complain about. I enjoyed my time with Mute immensely. I only wish Mr. Wolff had given us a thicker story to give me more time with the most delightfully awful man in fantasy.
Overall: This is a quick story. The wordcount along limits what can be told, but Wolff gives us a perfect dose of Mute. We might have gone deeper in a longer work, but who cares. I like these small doses. If you enjoyed the first book, you will love this one.
This was a 4.7 out of 5.0 for me.
The Good: The voice of King Mute is so incredibly engaging. He makes a snarky, funny, self-involved storyteller. If there was nothing else to this story than a hundred pages of King Mute thinking aloud about the world and his own wants, it would be entertaining.
Lord Deaf is a worthy antagonist. He is the true believer to balance King Mute's apathy.
Silent Almighty pulls Mute's story together and gives him a satisfying resolution. Wolff gives us a a clear objective and subverts it, then gives it back to us.
The Bad: There really isn't much to complain about. I enjoyed my time with Mute immensely. I only wish Mr. Wolff had given us a thicker story to give me more time with the most delightfully awful man in fantasy.
Overall: This is a quick story. The wordcount along limits what can be told, but Wolff gives us a perfect dose of Mute. We might have gone deeper in a longer work, but who cares. I like these small doses. If you enjoyed the first book, you will love this one.
This was a 4.7 out of 5.0 for me.
May 1, 2025
After reading part one of the Whisper That Replaced God, I was in awe. The writing style, the prose, the character work—I loved all of it. So much so that I listened to the audiobook twice and read the novella in paperback once. When part two was announced, I scooped it up right away.
Part two took me right back into Mute’s deranged world. He rules over a kingdom now. Not sure who allowed that, but the ordeal is bittersweet for King Mute. He battles internally with the deeds done against his family, a lost love, and ruling a kingdom he cares little about.
Timothy Wolff is a clever wordsmith. One of my favorite lines was when Mute’s general speaks and breaks his “wagon of thought”. Wolff often breaks the fourth wall by speaking to the reader in a way that does not break the immersion of the story and often adds a good laugh, such as his references to ratings on Pleasant Reads.
The one-liners Wolff drops throughout are pure gold. I broke out the highlighter and found I might as well have used it for a bookmark.
"All that comes close to my heart, eventually ends up close to my dagger."
While Mute is not a hero to root for or a complete villain, he is relatable. He cares for only certain people, appreciates being an introvert, thinks far too highly of himself, and makes selfish decisions. But at least he is able to question himself from time to time. When he faces the supreme version of himself, it is time to face the music. Or the silence.
"Shame may fade for a time but never leaves completely. It lingers, waiting for us to be happy, then reminding us why we should never entertain such nonsense."
These lines broke me. And offer an example that Wolff’s prose isn’t always built on humor or to deliver clever zingers. His words dig at the parts of the soul we tried to escape from by diving into a book.
This was an excellent final installment in King Mute’s journey. The plot pushed me along, worried for an otherwise deplorable character that Wollf made so lovable. If you haven’t read anything by Timothy Wolff, you’re missing out. And if you plan to, get your highlighter ready.
A FanFiAddict Review
Part two took me right back into Mute’s deranged world. He rules over a kingdom now. Not sure who allowed that, but the ordeal is bittersweet for King Mute. He battles internally with the deeds done against his family, a lost love, and ruling a kingdom he cares little about.
Timothy Wolff is a clever wordsmith. One of my favorite lines was when Mute’s general speaks and breaks his “wagon of thought”. Wolff often breaks the fourth wall by speaking to the reader in a way that does not break the immersion of the story and often adds a good laugh, such as his references to ratings on Pleasant Reads.
The one-liners Wolff drops throughout are pure gold. I broke out the highlighter and found I might as well have used it for a bookmark.
"All that comes close to my heart, eventually ends up close to my dagger."
While Mute is not a hero to root for or a complete villain, he is relatable. He cares for only certain people, appreciates being an introvert, thinks far too highly of himself, and makes selfish decisions. But at least he is able to question himself from time to time. When he faces the supreme version of himself, it is time to face the music. Or the silence.
"Shame may fade for a time but never leaves completely. It lingers, waiting for us to be happy, then reminding us why we should never entertain such nonsense."
These lines broke me. And offer an example that Wolff’s prose isn’t always built on humor or to deliver clever zingers. His words dig at the parts of the soul we tried to escape from by diving into a book.
This was an excellent final installment in King Mute’s journey. The plot pushed me along, worried for an otherwise deplorable character that Wollf made so lovable. If you haven’t read anything by Timothy Wolff, you’re missing out. And if you plan to, get your highlighter ready.
A FanFiAddict Review
March 27, 2025
Really freakin good. Timothy’s writing is like crack cocaine. The narrator for the audiobook was perfect once again.
April 11, 2025
Just when you thought that one chosen by the Silent Almighty was intense, and odd, enough, here comes another, who is a "true believer." Packed with philosophical inner dialogue and sardonic insights, this continuation picks up right where the last left off without a hitch, adding the dilemma of cultists to the endless ambivalence of Lord Mute. Though clearly fiction, and borderline farcical, there is much threaded throughout the story that simply rings true of real life, and Lord Mute remains the perfect antihero.
March 8, 2025
Wolff has established himself as an auto-buy author and, if he maintains his momentum and level of skill, is poised to write one of the best trilogies that the indie fantasy community has ever seen seen
March 22, 2025
A great follow up to a one of my surprise finds of last year, it was great being reunited with the unreliable Mute
I can also confirm that i did not DNF and make a request to rainforest (if you know you know)
I can also confirm that i did not DNF and make a request to rainforest (if you know you know)
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March 27, 2025yes
March 23, 2025
This follow-up was a bit clearer in which direction the plot might go while still keeping me surprised at every turn. Definitely didn't expect that ending. :D
I loved every page and underlined a lot of quotes because the prose just spoke to me.
Mute might be the weirdest, most self-delusional POV character I have ever read from and I'm delighted to know this might not be the end of his story.
I loved every page and underlined a lot of quotes because the prose just spoke to me.
Mute might be the weirdest, most self-delusional POV character I have ever read from and I'm delighted to know this might not be the end of his story.
March 29, 2025
Solid continuation of Mutes story. Very much looking forward to the standalone volume coming soon in this world.
June 30, 2025
Excellent novella.
Love Lord Mute and his world.
Love Lord Mute and his world.
March 21, 2025
The Whisper that Replaced God Part II: Silent Almighty is another stellar story from the mind of author Timothy Wolff. Not only does this novella continue the unreliable retelling of Mute’s life, but emphasizes the growth of a master wordsmith.
Picking up 5 years after the events of The Whisper that Replaced God (a finalist in the Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship no less!), Silent Almighty shows us a different Mute, a bored Mute. Perhaps even a jaded Mute. With his reign being pretty much shit—cultists to the Silent God and drug addicts have run amok, bleeding the land dry and filling a ton of nooses—Mute’s kingdom and life are thrown into jeopardy when another of the Silent God’s faithfuls rises, Lord Deaf. In the most Mute-esque fashion, this novella skips a lot of the boring parts, showcasing Mute and Deaf in a power struggle and Mute eventually doing things of value. Finally.
As with Part I, this novella would be nothing if not for the amazing character that is Mute. Unreliable to a fault, bored out of his mind, definitely deranged, and, might I even call it, apathetic to living. Mute is such a compelling protagonist just because he’s so off the beaten path. I will say that this story’s older version of Mute isn’t as melodramatic as the one from Part I. He is a little wiser in some ways, but his humor is still on point, the humor being how oblivious and lost in his own world he truly is.
And in the same vein as Part I (again because Mute really doesn’t care too much about other characters), the rest of the cast is there. They are essentially plot movers with names, some of which Mute can never remember or care to. Lord Deaf obviously gets the most page time, and while he is a good foil for Mute, I do wish we would have seen him use the Silent God’s magic ala Mute. But that’s picking nits. We do get to see an important character in Mute’s life show up in this novella. It was an interesting scene to say the least.
“We are told that life is beautiful, though if that were the case, we wouldn’t have to lie to our children.”
The real standout of this novella is the writing. Wolff takes everything that made TWtRG work so well and kicked it up a level. The prose is just electric, practically a banger line in every paragraph. The man just has a gift for the written word! The meta jokes still exist, many hitting nicely. There is always a worry that a protagonist like Mute might overstay his welcome, but in Silent Almighty, that definitely is not the case and I think that stems from how Wolff handles his narration, propped up by the incredible turns of phrasing.
“The past is invincible. I have seen gods, monsters, all sorts of things in their glory. I have never seen yesterday crumble.”
The brevity of this story (all 75ish pages of it) makes it a palatable read in about an hour or two. The pace never slows because this story just stays as long as it is necessary. We do get two separate scenes of Mute using his “hush” magic, which I still think is super fun and unique. Again, with Mute’s distinct wit, when he uses his silence magic, the fun just funs.
And can we please give a GLORIOUS round of applause for this absolute fire cover??? The color scheme, the pose, the spread. Just dayum!
The Whisper that Replaced God Part II: Silent Almighty is just a great novella, one that can be read in a sitting and one that just makes you smile for silly reasons. I really do hope this isn’t the end of Mute’s journey (I know that he will return in a novel-length story decades later but it won’t be from his POV) as he is just fun to follow!
Picking up 5 years after the events of The Whisper that Replaced God (a finalist in the Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship no less!), Silent Almighty shows us a different Mute, a bored Mute. Perhaps even a jaded Mute. With his reign being pretty much shit—cultists to the Silent God and drug addicts have run amok, bleeding the land dry and filling a ton of nooses—Mute’s kingdom and life are thrown into jeopardy when another of the Silent God’s faithfuls rises, Lord Deaf. In the most Mute-esque fashion, this novella skips a lot of the boring parts, showcasing Mute and Deaf in a power struggle and Mute eventually doing things of value. Finally.
As with Part I, this novella would be nothing if not for the amazing character that is Mute. Unreliable to a fault, bored out of his mind, definitely deranged, and, might I even call it, apathetic to living. Mute is such a compelling protagonist just because he’s so off the beaten path. I will say that this story’s older version of Mute isn’t as melodramatic as the one from Part I. He is a little wiser in some ways, but his humor is still on point, the humor being how oblivious and lost in his own world he truly is.
And in the same vein as Part I (again because Mute really doesn’t care too much about other characters), the rest of the cast is there. They are essentially plot movers with names, some of which Mute can never remember or care to. Lord Deaf obviously gets the most page time, and while he is a good foil for Mute, I do wish we would have seen him use the Silent God’s magic ala Mute. But that’s picking nits. We do get to see an important character in Mute’s life show up in this novella. It was an interesting scene to say the least.
“We are told that life is beautiful, though if that were the case, we wouldn’t have to lie to our children.”
The real standout of this novella is the writing. Wolff takes everything that made TWtRG work so well and kicked it up a level. The prose is just electric, practically a banger line in every paragraph. The man just has a gift for the written word! The meta jokes still exist, many hitting nicely. There is always a worry that a protagonist like Mute might overstay his welcome, but in Silent Almighty, that definitely is not the case and I think that stems from how Wolff handles his narration, propped up by the incredible turns of phrasing.
“The past is invincible. I have seen gods, monsters, all sorts of things in their glory. I have never seen yesterday crumble.”
The brevity of this story (all 75ish pages of it) makes it a palatable read in about an hour or two. The pace never slows because this story just stays as long as it is necessary. We do get two separate scenes of Mute using his “hush” magic, which I still think is super fun and unique. Again, with Mute’s distinct wit, when he uses his silence magic, the fun just funs.
And can we please give a GLORIOUS round of applause for this absolute fire cover??? The color scheme, the pose, the spread. Just dayum!
The Whisper that Replaced God Part II: Silent Almighty is just a great novella, one that can be read in a sitting and one that just makes you smile for silly reasons. I really do hope this isn’t the end of Mute’s journey (I know that he will return in a novel-length story decades later but it won’t be from his POV) as he is just fun to follow!
May 5, 2025
Brilliant like the first but with some different themes and an overall more serious tone.
I can't express how excited I was when I discovered there would be a part 2 to my favourite short read of last year. I rave about part 1 to everyone who wants to listen(or who can't get away from me because we're in a meeting 😈).
Now I remember plots as well as Mute remembers names(not very well) and I read this a little while ago but I remember being surprised by the more serious moments. Don't get me wrong, it's still completely bonkers and hilarious, but there were some very deep and dark thoughts from Mute, some of which resonates when you've been through bad times, be it loneliness, depression or something else. I quite enjoyed those moments, almost moreso than the silliness that made me laugh out loud on an airplane so the people next to me thought I was a true lunatic(maybe I am, I guess I have that too in common with Mute)
Honestly, just go read both of these books. You won't regret it, if you do, I'm not sure we can be friends(jk I don't like anybody regardless). It's brilliant, it's crazy, it's a must-read.
I caught this one in audio as I did the first since that's my main way of reading at the moment and of course the narrator did a fantastic job with this one as he did with the first so I recommend giving that a go if you're so inclined.
Top tier book and I can't wait to get to Wolff's main trilogy.
I can't express how excited I was when I discovered there would be a part 2 to my favourite short read of last year. I rave about part 1 to everyone who wants to listen(or who can't get away from me because we're in a meeting 😈).
Now I remember plots as well as Mute remembers names(not very well) and I read this a little while ago but I remember being surprised by the more serious moments. Don't get me wrong, it's still completely bonkers and hilarious, but there were some very deep and dark thoughts from Mute, some of which resonates when you've been through bad times, be it loneliness, depression or something else. I quite enjoyed those moments, almost moreso than the silliness that made me laugh out loud on an airplane so the people next to me thought I was a true lunatic(maybe I am, I guess I have that too in common with Mute)
Honestly, just go read both of these books. You won't regret it, if you do, I'm not sure we can be friends(jk I don't like anybody regardless). It's brilliant, it's crazy, it's a must-read.
I caught this one in audio as I did the first since that's my main way of reading at the moment and of course the narrator did a fantastic job with this one as he did with the first so I recommend giving that a go if you're so inclined.
Top tier book and I can't wait to get to Wolff's main trilogy.
April 14, 2025
“So I followed Mute into kingship… and now I need therapy.”
Look, I didn’t expect Silent Almighty to drag me back into Balewind and slap me across the face with existential dread—but here we are. I thought Mute becoming king would be all glory and revenge arcs. Instead? He’s bored, brooding, and somehow more emotionally unavailable than in the first book. Classic Mute.
Then comes Lord Deaf—because, apparently, silence wasn’t silent enough. This guy shows up like a cult leader crossed with a librarian and tells Mute, “Hey, let’s turn your kingdom into a whisper-only monastery where no one feels anything ever again.” And the scary part? It actually sounds kind of peaceful… until the blades come out.
There’s this scene where Mute stares at the sea, and I swear I could feel his soul screaming into the void. Same, buddy. Same.
Tim’s writing is sharp, unsettling, and somehow still hilarious in a “laugh so you don’t cry” kind of way. I came for gothic fantasy, and I stayed for the internal trauma and passive-aggressive divine silence. Highly recommend—just don’t expect comfort. Or answers. Or talking.
Look, I didn’t expect Silent Almighty to drag me back into Balewind and slap me across the face with existential dread—but here we are. I thought Mute becoming king would be all glory and revenge arcs. Instead? He’s bored, brooding, and somehow more emotionally unavailable than in the first book. Classic Mute.
Then comes Lord Deaf—because, apparently, silence wasn’t silent enough. This guy shows up like a cult leader crossed with a librarian and tells Mute, “Hey, let’s turn your kingdom into a whisper-only monastery where no one feels anything ever again.” And the scary part? It actually sounds kind of peaceful… until the blades come out.
There’s this scene where Mute stares at the sea, and I swear I could feel his soul screaming into the void. Same, buddy. Same.
Tim’s writing is sharp, unsettling, and somehow still hilarious in a “laugh so you don’t cry” kind of way. I came for gothic fantasy, and I stayed for the internal trauma and passive-aggressive divine silence. Highly recommend—just don’t expect comfort. Or answers. Or talking.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 6, 2025
Tim doesn't MISS. Absolutely fantastic follow up to one of the best novellas I've ever read. King Mute is a GOAT tier character, with just as many insanely thoughtful quotes of inner dialogue as in book 1. I could sit by and enjoy Mute reading the dictionary at this point; truly a remarkable voice, which is even more ironic in a world where he craves silence.
Tim has become an auto-read for me, and should be for you as well. The overall uniqueness that he brings to characters, stories, and the ways in which we think are getting better every book and since this is my SECOND 5 star rating of his....it really says a lot.
The new nemesis introduced (Lord Deaf) was also incredibly well done, and it was fun to watch Mute and Deaf battle back and forth, with words and actions. The story also had quite a few twists and turns throughout, and the ending was a perfect example of how his (Tim's) storytelling has grown and evolved to always keep us on our toes.
Anxiously awaiting another Mute visit!
Tim has become an auto-read for me, and should be for you as well. The overall uniqueness that he brings to characters, stories, and the ways in which we think are getting better every book and since this is my SECOND 5 star rating of his....it really says a lot.
The new nemesis introduced (Lord Deaf) was also incredibly well done, and it was fun to watch Mute and Deaf battle back and forth, with words and actions. The story also had quite a few twists and turns throughout, and the ending was a perfect example of how his (Tim's) storytelling has grown and evolved to always keep us on our toes.
Anxiously awaiting another Mute visit!
June 12, 2025
With Part II, Timothy Wolff takes advantage of the story’s split release by letting his MC and narrator Muse comment on some of the reader reactions to Book I. Not surprisingly, it gives this fast-paced volume a level of meta cleverness that makes the pages turn even more quickly.
The story takes unexpected turns, with Mute venting frustration at how so many people follow his new rival, Deaf. Mute resorts to increasingly dark choices and justifications, but the humor keeps the narrative itself from becoming bleak or depressing. Some of the lines work as simply funny, while others reflect clever commentary on human nature, power, storytelling, and social media—even if social media might not exist within Mute’s world. I’ll avoid spoilers and say Mute takes readers on a rewarding journey.
Readers who like fantasy with exciting action and outrageous humor should add Timothy Wolff to their reading list.
The story takes unexpected turns, with Mute venting frustration at how so many people follow his new rival, Deaf. Mute resorts to increasingly dark choices and justifications, but the humor keeps the narrative itself from becoming bleak or depressing. Some of the lines work as simply funny, while others reflect clever commentary on human nature, power, storytelling, and social media—even if social media might not exist within Mute’s world. I’ll avoid spoilers and say Mute takes readers on a rewarding journey.
Readers who like fantasy with exciting action and outrageous humor should add Timothy Wolff to their reading list.
April 3, 2025
Every time I have the pleasure of opening a new Tim Wolff book, I’m just struck by how much I enjoy the characters. Mute is back in all of his imposing glory and he has some competition. The writing is wonderfully voicey, makes me cackle again and again with its dry wit (Pleasant Reads 😂), and even when Mute keeps doing terrible things, you also feel for him and hope things might work out for him in the end. Enjoyed this!
April 19, 2025
Entertaining, but…
The book does not deliver the clever commentary on the human condition through satire as well as the first book. As a result although it’s a fun read, it was not satisfying.
The book does not deliver the clever commentary on the human condition through satire as well as the first book. As a result although it’s a fun read, it was not satisfying.
May 18, 2025
Como predice el autor en el libro, 3 estrellas en “buenas lecturas”. No es tan bueno como el primero porque el protagonista pasa de ser un lerdo gracioso a ser un inútil aburrido cuestionándose constantemente. Y el antagonista es aún mas inútil que el. Le falta la chispa que tuvo el otro libro. C-
May 31, 2025
Again, a good novella that I like to read as a palette cleanser before moving on to longer books. A weird magic system and odd characters, but it is an entertaining, quick read. I preferred book 1 but this was pretty good. 3/5 stars
March 26, 2025
The continuation of this story kept me enthralled. The writers use of humor and humility on the part of the storyteller helped move the story along.
July 8, 2025
Here I am again leaving a review on pleasant reads, Lord Mute would be happy by this.
The man who was never meant to be king is now THE KING! You know you shouldn’t really be rooting for him, but you can’t help but feel sorry for him. All he ever wanted was peace, happiness and to be loved. Unfortunately he knows that will never happen. Lord Mute invokes the silence when he needs to get things done. You will want to read this novella in silence to properly sit with such beautifully written words.
The man who was never meant to be king is now THE KING! You know you shouldn’t really be rooting for him, but you can’t help but feel sorry for him. All he ever wanted was peace, happiness and to be loved. Unfortunately he knows that will never happen. Lord Mute invokes the silence when he needs to get things done. You will want to read this novella in silence to properly sit with such beautifully written words.
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