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Adventures on Brad #4
The Arena's Call
As Advanced Adventurers, Daniel and his friends journey to Silverholt to attempt larger and more dangerous Dungeons. But just because they've graduated from Beginner Dungeons doesn't mean they'll get any more respect from the experienced Adventurers that make up their new city. They'll have to train, struggle and take part in an arena battle to win a chance at to enter the new Dungeon and some respect.
The Adventures of Brad series is a traditional fantasy story with LitRPG elements and features a Catkin, a Healer and an enthusiastic barbarian.
The Adventures of Brad series is a traditional fantasy story with LitRPG elements and features a Catkin, a Healer and an enthusiastic barbarian.
258 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 1, 2018
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Tao Wong
146 books980 followersTao Wong is the author of the A Thousand Li progression fantasy series and the System Apocalypse LitRPG series, among others. His work has been released in audio, paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats, and translated into German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, and several other languages. He was shortlisted for the UK Kindle Storyteller Award in 2021 for A Thousand Li: The Second Sect. In 2026, the first three books in the A Thousand Li series will be republished in hardcover by Ace Books.
When he’s not writing or working, he enjoys practicing martial arts, reading, and dreaming up new worlds. He lives in Toronto, Canada.
When he’s not writing or working, he enjoys practicing martial arts, reading, and dreaming up new worlds. He lives in Toronto, Canada.
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December 13, 2024
Good continuation to the series. No major change happens in here, but it gives a hint of a shift to come for Daniel and the rest of his party to come, how they will grow in prominence not only in the city they operate but also within the guild and the Kingdom.
December 6, 2019
First of all, while it is written "Brad" it is pronounced "Broad", something I can tell you since I listened to the audio book version. However, since that version isn't listed on Goodreads.com at this time I am placing my review here. It should also be noted that I summarize what happens in this book and so in that respect the following paragraphs may be considered a SPOILER. However, since this story has no big reveal, I don't really feel like it can be spoiled (I don't mean that as an insult, I believe well told stories are their own reward even when they lack a big reveal).
The book begins with t Daniel, Asin & Omrak’s (hereafter D, A & O) fighting the final boss of the Peel Dungeon. This gets Daniel to level 10 and they decide to move on to Silverstone which has two advanced dungeons. It is hard to find lodging in Silverstone since a tournament is about to begin and they end up staying in an inn’s attic. (The tournament determines who gets to enter what is essentially a pop-up dungeon.)
Silverstone has two permanent dungeon, Aramis (sp?) and Porthos (sp?). Note: I went back to book two to get these names and it sounds (literally since I’m listening to audio books) like the author changed the names from book 2 to 3. Aramis became Artos and Porthos became Portos, apparently. Anyhow, I’m just going to go with Aramis and Porthos.
D, A & O attempt to enter Porthos dungeon, the one they entered in book 2 and the easier of the two. The guards deny them access until they are tested by the local adventurers guild so they get tested and ranked. D, A & O do some dungeon diving and training, with Daniel learning some unarmed combat. Also Asin renews her relationship with beast-kin adventurer Tevek (sp?) from book 2. The tournament comes around and they do well finishing fifth for their ranking. This is impressive since there are only three people in D, A & O’s party and all the ones that beat them had 5 or more. due to injuries, but only the top two parties get Further D, A & O finished third for entry into the pop-up dungeon but since only the top two parties get to enter the dungeon they are disappointed. Still, the tournament provides significant experience and Daniel achieves level 11.
At Asin’s prompting Daniel approaches one of the winning parties about D, A & O joining them for the dungeon dive. Parties are limited to eight and the party currently only has five so there is room but Daniel didn’t realize that everyone in town would be vying for those slots. So, after a polite conversation, Daniel excuses himself and returns to Asin and Omrak who were watching the rest of the tournament.
After discussing it D, A & O come to the conclusion that they need additional party members and Daniel goes to the guild house to post the openings. While there the guild master gets Daniel to accept a ring that will allow him to be summoned should his healing gift be needed. The guild master also assigns a mage and a ranger to Daniel’s party and grants them access to the pop-up dungeon.
That is where the story ends so it lacks resolution. You may think that since the MCs completed the tournament it would have more resolution but the author undermines that with the mystery party additions and the impending new dungeon adventure. Still, this isn't a fatal flaw. The book is focused on Daniel's journey, not his destination. As a result the lack of resolution is more about the book ending with a whimper instead of a bang.
Bottom line: If you like gamelit you will probably enjoy this book but it is a fairly uninspired telling with no resolution.
The book begins with t Daniel, Asin & Omrak’s (hereafter D, A & O) fighting the final boss of the Peel Dungeon. This gets Daniel to level 10 and they decide to move on to Silverstone which has two advanced dungeons. It is hard to find lodging in Silverstone since a tournament is about to begin and they end up staying in an inn’s attic. (The tournament determines who gets to enter what is essentially a pop-up dungeon.)
Silverstone has two permanent dungeon, Aramis (sp?) and Porthos (sp?). Note: I went back to book two to get these names and it sounds (literally since I’m listening to audio books) like the author changed the names from book 2 to 3. Aramis became Artos and Porthos became Portos, apparently. Anyhow, I’m just going to go with Aramis and Porthos.
D, A & O attempt to enter Porthos dungeon, the one they entered in book 2 and the easier of the two. The guards deny them access until they are tested by the local adventurers guild so they get tested and ranked. D, A & O do some dungeon diving and training, with Daniel learning some unarmed combat. Also Asin renews her relationship with beast-kin adventurer Tevek (sp?) from book 2. The tournament comes around and they do well finishing fifth for their ranking. This is impressive since there are only three people in D, A & O’s party and all the ones that beat them had 5 or more. due to injuries, but only the top two parties get Further D, A & O finished third for entry into the pop-up dungeon but since only the top two parties get to enter the dungeon they are disappointed. Still, the tournament provides significant experience and Daniel achieves level 11.
At Asin’s prompting Daniel approaches one of the winning parties about D, A & O joining them for the dungeon dive. Parties are limited to eight and the party currently only has five so there is room but Daniel didn’t realize that everyone in town would be vying for those slots. So, after a polite conversation, Daniel excuses himself and returns to Asin and Omrak who were watching the rest of the tournament.
After discussing it D, A & O come to the conclusion that they need additional party members and Daniel goes to the guild house to post the openings. While there the guild master gets Daniel to accept a ring that will allow him to be summoned should his healing gift be needed. The guild master also assigns a mage and a ranger to Daniel’s party and grants them access to the pop-up dungeon.
That is where the story ends so it lacks resolution. You may think that since the MCs completed the tournament it would have more resolution but the author undermines that with the mystery party additions and the impending new dungeon adventure. Still, this isn't a fatal flaw. The book is focused on Daniel's journey, not his destination. As a result the lack of resolution is more about the book ending with a whimper instead of a bang.
Bottom line: If you like gamelit you will probably enjoy this book but it is a fairly uninspired telling with no resolution.
February 16, 2021
I really fast read that is interesting and pushes the series along.
This is probably the shortest and quickest read of the series. It took hardly 5 hours or more to burn through it. It is good and still pulls you in and remains a third person omniscient story that, like the previous book, is told in past tense narration. I get the feeling that the author might have stepped away between this book and the previous one for perhaps another book or series. it's a little bit and how the story is told little things that are different small but noticeable. There's also or a few things that have gone by the wayside such as a magical ring that was supposed to help him gain experience while he slept. It hasn't been mentioned in a few books now and considering the potency of such a thing I can't help but think the author forgot it.
The story does remain action-packed with some humor as well as some good friendships. There's not much in terms of romance or anything outside of the progression of the group and a bit of history that is hinted at throughout the book series so far.
I would recommend a series for anyone young adult and above that enjoys lit RPG or mostly really just a fantasy with a bit of gaming elements.
This is probably the shortest and quickest read of the series. It took hardly 5 hours or more to burn through it. It is good and still pulls you in and remains a third person omniscient story that, like the previous book, is told in past tense narration. I get the feeling that the author might have stepped away between this book and the previous one for perhaps another book or series. it's a little bit and how the story is told little things that are different small but noticeable. There's also or a few things that have gone by the wayside such as a magical ring that was supposed to help him gain experience while he slept. It hasn't been mentioned in a few books now and considering the potency of such a thing I can't help but think the author forgot it.
The story does remain action-packed with some humor as well as some good friendships. There's not much in terms of romance or anything outside of the progression of the group and a bit of history that is hinted at throughout the book series so far.
I would recommend a series for anyone young adult and above that enjoys lit RPG or mostly really just a fantasy with a bit of gaming elements.
January 19, 2022
Enjoyable D&D style series.
I typically will read a story's write up, read some of the reviews & then check out the price. If they all look good, then I buy. But a lot of times I don't buy any more in the series because it fails to hold my attention (I'm ADHD). If it's KU, even better!
This series I'm buying!
Start from the beginning, it's worth the effort.
I'm non discriminatory as to what I read (again, ADHD): SCIFI, Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller, Western, Erotica, even some traditional romance (usually thriller or suspense). It just has to be good!
BTW, I'm 64yo, I started playing AD&D when it was just starting & continued playing until the college kids who asked me to teach them graduated and were teaching & playing with their friends & moved away, got married or were working in their fields of study. About 2 years ago.
I typically will read a story's write up, read some of the reviews & then check out the price. If they all look good, then I buy. But a lot of times I don't buy any more in the series because it fails to hold my attention (I'm ADHD). If it's KU, even better!
This series I'm buying!
Start from the beginning, it's worth the effort.
I'm non discriminatory as to what I read (again, ADHD): SCIFI, Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller, Western, Erotica, even some traditional romance (usually thriller or suspense). It just has to be good!
BTW, I'm 64yo, I started playing AD&D when it was just starting & continued playing until the college kids who asked me to teach them graduated and were teaching & playing with their friends & moved away, got married or were working in their fields of study. About 2 years ago.
April 28, 2019
Smaller than I expected and kind of meh
It kind of telegraphs what's going to happen doesn't really get into a lot of details that are understandable and flow well for fights and in the dungeon. I mean this book is only like 9 chapters long, it felt like it was only half the size of the prior book. Then due to several spoilery things that I'm not going to post here it doesn't flow right. Overall disappointed
It kind of telegraphs what's going to happen doesn't really get into a lot of details that are understandable and flow well for fights and in the dungeon. I mean this book is only like 9 chapters long, it felt like it was only half the size of the prior book. Then due to several spoilery things that I'm not going to post here it doesn't flow right. Overall disappointed
January 29, 2020
Enjoyed but felt flat
I did enjoy this book and the addition of the arena was a good development but it felt flat compared to others and short. However this maybe just me reading so quickly as I wanted to see how the MCs grew.
That probably sounds confused but it’s how I’m feeling after finishing it. The ending is good with some nice plot clues and interesting twist so hopefully the next has more Oomph!!
Still very enjoyable though 😁
I did enjoy this book and the addition of the arena was a good development but it felt flat compared to others and short. However this maybe just me reading so quickly as I wanted to see how the MCs grew.
That probably sounds confused but it’s how I’m feeling after finishing it. The ending is good with some nice plot clues and interesting twist so hopefully the next has more Oomph!!
Still very enjoyable though 😁
April 19, 2020
Tournament arc. Entire book felt short, more of a chapter than any real progress. Daniel’s Gift is a convenient plot device so the MCs can have interesting things happen to them and opportunities other people wouldn’t otherwise have. Book seems to end rather abruptly.
All in all, I don’t have much impression of this series, even 4 books in. Not recommended, author’s more popular series, System Apocalypse is much more engaging and driving.
All in all, I don’t have much impression of this series, even 4 books in. Not recommended, author’s more popular series, System Apocalypse is much more engaging and driving.
January 18, 2019
Excellent
I really enjoyed this story although there were sections where I was slightly frustrated with the direction the story was taking. Im not really enjoying the third addition to the party, too loud and brash, and I'm parroting myself again when I say that the books are getting shorter.
I really enjoyed this story although there were sections where I was slightly frustrated with the direction the story was taking. Im not really enjoying the third addition to the party, too loud and brash, and I'm parroting myself again when I say that the books are getting shorter.
March 6, 2019
Man oh man. Sometimes I wonder why I leave these books sitting in my TBR pile for so long.
I absolutely enjoy this series and this book is no different. I love that they are quick reads but that we get a lot of action in a tight package.
With how well I'm enjoying all his stories, Mr. Tao is surely becoming a go-to author for me.
I absolutely enjoy this series and this book is no different. I love that they are quick reads but that we get a lot of action in a tight package.
With how well I'm enjoying all his stories, Mr. Tao is surely becoming a go-to author for me.
August 13, 2019
Nothing happens in this whole series. Tao is a good writer, his other series showcase this more, though the Brad books are like watching paint dry. Boring paint. Paint that always tries to dry but never actually gets there.
June 1, 2020
Truly awesome series
Tao does it again. He's written another fantastic book about Daniel, Asin, and Omrak. I'm impressed enough that I've done something I rarely do. I've bought the hole series as of this date 5/31/2020. So I think it's worth buying to keep.
Tao does it again. He's written another fantastic book about Daniel, Asin, and Omrak. I'm impressed enough that I've done something I rarely do. I've bought the hole series as of this date 5/31/2020. So I think it's worth buying to keep.
October 18, 2021
Loved it
My only complaint about this series is that the books are to short. They always end with me wanting more. Awesome series and I have enjoyed reading other books by this Author
My only complaint about this series is that the books are to short. They always end with me wanting more. Awesome series and I have enjoyed reading other books by this Author
May 24, 2020
Writing stile is the same as before but still good enough to be kept guessing what next book will bring.
July 4, 2020
Real like this series
I really like this series and book. Well writen and has an interesting power. I cannot wait to read the next story
I really like this series and book. Well writen and has an interesting power. I cannot wait to read the next story
July 19, 2020
Good but needs reviewing
Very good book, loved the series so far. The writing definitely needs reviewing though as there are quite a few spelling & grammar mistakes.
Very good book, loved the series so far. The writing definitely needs reviewing though as there are quite a few spelling & grammar mistakes.
May 23, 2021
The story continues
This is probably the best entry in the story so far. The books while well written were not as easy to fall into as his other works until now.
This is probably the best entry in the story so far. The books while well written were not as easy to fall into as his other works until now.
January 28, 2022
Dam' fine read! Time well spent.
Tao Wong is a great storyteller and gamesmaster. You feel a part of the action! I am a great fan of this series!
Tao Wong is a great storyteller and gamesmaster. You feel a part of the action! I am a great fan of this series!
May 16, 2022
Very good story. Well written. Great ending.
July 14, 2022
Just of but since it’s on Scribd I don’t mind Ok. Won’t buy the other books that are not on Scribd at least not yet.
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