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VOLUME 4 OF LEGEND OF THE ARCH MAGUS
An Arch Magus dies, only to find himself in the body of a young man in a medieval Kingdom. He finds out that he is the second son of a Duke, exiled to a desolated town by his own family. Shackled by the notorious reputation of his new shell, he tries his best to develop his domain, implementing new policies and innovations, leading his subjects to prosperity. In this world where magic is undeveloped, he shall once again pave a new path.
An Arch Magus dies, only to find himself in the body of a young man in a medieval Kingdom. He finds out that he is the second son of a Duke, exiled to a desolated town by his own family. Shackled by the notorious reputation of his new shell, he tries his best to develop his domain, implementing new policies and innovations, leading his subjects to prosperity. In this world where magic is undeveloped, he shall once again pave a new path.
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First published April 26, 2020
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January 30, 2022
I give it 5 Magic Towers! What a satisfactory conclusion to the war! More more!
October 10, 2022
Just war
The things I liked about the early books are completely lacking in this one. No city building and no personal growth. This book is entirely about the war effort. Which some might like, but that’s not what I was looking for. I quit at 75% of the way through because at that time the MC had only been in 2 or 3 fights and I got too bored.
The things I liked about the early books are completely lacking in this one. No city building and no personal growth. This book is entirely about the war effort. Which some might like, but that’s not what I was looking for. I quit at 75% of the way through because at that time the MC had only been in 2 or 3 fights and I got too bored.
January 20, 2024
Having a character THIS overpowered gets kinda boring after 4 books. Not sure if I should keep reading this series 🤔
May 1, 2020
Rating 4.0 stars
A good continuation of the series. This one dealt completely with the war between the kingdom and the empire. Lark is given command of part of the army despite most people still thinking he is a spoiled disowned second son of the duke. He is still OP and there are a bunch of "holy shit" moments. For those of you who don't know, those are the moments were someone does something so amazing that everyone just stands around gaping or saying " holy shit". I love those moments. I am hoping for a little more world/town building in the next book.
A good continuation of the series. This one dealt completely with the war between the kingdom and the empire. Lark is given command of part of the army despite most people still thinking he is a spoiled disowned second son of the duke. He is still OP and there are a bunch of "holy shit" moments. For those of you who don't know, those are the moments were someone does something so amazing that everyone just stands around gaping or saying " holy shit". I love those moments. I am hoping for a little more world/town building in the next book.
April 21, 2025
Havoc, the 4th book in Michael Sisa’s Legend of the Arch Magus series, published in 2020 and narrated by Tom Taylorson, propels the saga of Havellion, the reincarnated Arch Magus, into a whirlwind of magical warfare, political intrigue, and escalating stakes. Building on the progression fantasy and kingdom-building foundations of the previous books, Havoc delivers intense action and strategic maneuvering. This is a thrilling continuation of the series.
The story sees Havellion’s domain, now a thriving hub of magical and economic innovation, facing unprecedented external threats. Sisa excels in crafting high-stakes magical battles, where Havellion’s arcane prowess is unleashed with devastating creativity. These sequences are a highlight, blending tactical precision with fantastical spectacle, as Havellion counters formidable adversaries with both intellect and power. The kingdom-building elements continue to shine, with Havellion implementing bold reforms - magical academies, defensive fortifications, and trade networks - that showcase his vision for a utopian society. This progression remains immensely satisfying, and will appeal to anyone who relishes tangible growth and strategic planning in their fantasy.
Sisa’s prose is brisk and straightforward, prioritizing action and dialogue over deep world-building or emotional complexity. Havellion, though charismatic and brilliant, remains an overly perfect protagonist, with minimal flaws or personal struggles, which some may not like.
Tom Taylorson’s narration is, as expected, a standout feature. His commanding, resonant voice perfectly embodies Havellion’s authoritative presence, while his versatility brings distinction to the sprawling cast, from battle-hardened generals to scheming nobles. Taylorson’s pacing enhances the intensity of combat scenes and lends weight to strategic discussions. His performance elevates the audiobook, ensuring it remains engaging.
Havoc is more of a fun, action-driven romp than a profound epic. For anyone who likes progression fantasy, Havoc delivers a magic-heavy, strategically rich adventure with exceptional narration.
The story sees Havellion’s domain, now a thriving hub of magical and economic innovation, facing unprecedented external threats. Sisa excels in crafting high-stakes magical battles, where Havellion’s arcane prowess is unleashed with devastating creativity. These sequences are a highlight, blending tactical precision with fantastical spectacle, as Havellion counters formidable adversaries with both intellect and power. The kingdom-building elements continue to shine, with Havellion implementing bold reforms - magical academies, defensive fortifications, and trade networks - that showcase his vision for a utopian society. This progression remains immensely satisfying, and will appeal to anyone who relishes tangible growth and strategic planning in their fantasy.
Sisa’s prose is brisk and straightforward, prioritizing action and dialogue over deep world-building or emotional complexity. Havellion, though charismatic and brilliant, remains an overly perfect protagonist, with minimal flaws or personal struggles, which some may not like.
Tom Taylorson’s narration is, as expected, a standout feature. His commanding, resonant voice perfectly embodies Havellion’s authoritative presence, while his versatility brings distinction to the sprawling cast, from battle-hardened generals to scheming nobles. Taylorson’s pacing enhances the intensity of combat scenes and lends weight to strategic discussions. His performance elevates the audiobook, ensuring it remains engaging.
Havoc is more of a fun, action-driven romp than a profound epic. For anyone who likes progression fantasy, Havoc delivers a magic-heavy, strategically rich adventure with exceptional narration.
June 16, 2022
Buku keempat dalam siri Legend of the Arch Magus, bergenre high fantasi dgn elemen2 medieval, kingdom building, dan sword & sorcery. Plot buku keempat ni seperti buku kedua, banyak menfokuskan pada scene2 peperangan dan pertarungan. Plotnya laju, sekejap jer dah habis baca.
Plot novel kali ni menfokuskan pada peperangan antara Kingdom of Lukas dengan The Great Empire. Lark Markus ditugaskan untuk mengetuai salah satu pasukan tentera untuk menghalang kemaraan tentera2 The Great Empire...
Plot novel kali ni menfokuskan pada peperangan antara Kingdom of Lukas dengan The Great Empire. Lark Markus ditugaskan untuk mengetuai salah satu pasukan tentera untuk menghalang kemaraan tentera2 The Great Empire...
September 27, 2022
This was probably my favorite among the 8 books/ volumes that I read. It was so action packed! I just love anything that involves warfare it is just so interesting for me especially when you have a genius tactician and overpowered magician as your main character.
April 7, 2024
I found the protagonist becoming rather complacent as he later on totally ignores his possibilies of proper reconnaissance, using more speaker medallions with essential charactes and doesn´t prevent very forseeable sabotage acts.. I found the reconquest very anticlimactic.
May 10, 2020
Another fantastic book in a great series. Lots of action, well developed characters, a bit of intrigue and a darn good story. Highly recommended series.
February 3, 2021
Great read! Recommended!
November 5, 2020
There is a decent story here but the author really needs to work on dialog variation. The only expression of frustration or anger that seems to exist in this world is the gnashing of teeth. Thats it. Gnashing of teeth EVERYWEHERE. 90% of the insults are bastard. With maybe 5%+ being shitty brat. A little TOO obvious the author is a major anime fan. It shows in the repeated use of anime clichés.
If it werent for those things I think this series would be a solid 3 star for me, where most of the good stuff I look forward to move of is rated. As is.. Its a Meh 2. Would take one over used annoying character to drop it to a 1 for me.
If it werent for those things I think this series would be a solid 3 star for me, where most of the good stuff I look forward to move of is rated. As is.. Its a Meh 2. Would take one over used annoying character to drop it to a 1 for me.
October 24, 2020
It gets two stars only because the princess is named Esmeralda. I'm sorry, it was too much.
It's so badly written, my eyes cry out. I don't know what's with the author and a fixation for the word "since", and for extremely badly written grammar. If I didn't know better I'd think this was written by a Turk with no knowledge of English.
Nonetheless, we finally get a decent magic system, even though our protagonist is so OP there is no hope for anybody else to win against Lark the Mary Sue.
P.S. The first part of this book has Lark turn into Tywin Lannister, so there's that.
It's so badly written, my eyes cry out. I don't know what's with the author and a fixation for the word "since", and for extremely badly written grammar. If I didn't know better I'd think this was written by a Turk with no knowledge of English.
Nonetheless, we finally get a decent magic system, even though our protagonist is so OP there is no hope for anybody else to win against Lark the Mary Sue.
P.S. The first part of this book has Lark turn into Tywin Lannister, so there's that.
June 7, 2021
This work should be reworked
Needs lots and lots of editing. This is a good read but the bad grammar and proof reading lets it down. Possibly done using voice software. I could believe it was spoken and then never reviewed at all the errors are so obvious!
Needs lots and lots of editing. This is a good read but the bad grammar and proof reading lets it down. Possibly done using voice software. I could believe it was spoken and then never reviewed at all the errors are so obvious!
July 10, 2024
Havoc (Legend of the Arch Magus, #4) by Michael Sisa is a thrilling and intense continuation of the epic fantasy series that continues to captivate readers with its blend of magic, political intrigue, and character development. This fourth installment raises the stakes even higher, offering a narrative rich in action and complexity.
The story follows Havellion, the reincarnated Arch Magus, as he faces new and formidable challenges in his quest for power and stability. Sisa’s narrative remains engaging and intricate, with a well-paced plot that seamlessly blends epic battles with strategic maneuvering. Compared to its contemporaries, such as Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn series and Patrick Rothfuss’s The Kingkiller Chronicle, Havoc stands out for its unique premise and the protagonist’s ongoing struggle to navigate the complexities of his dual existence.
"Sisa’s ability to balance high-stakes action with deep character exploration makes Havoc a standout entry in the Legend of the Arch Magus series, offering a compelling and multi-layered narrative."
One of the key strengths of Havoc is its character development. Here’s a brief look at the main characters and their arcs:
Havellion: The protagonist’s journey continues to be central to the narrative. In Havoc, Havellion grapples with the responsibilities of his power and the weight of his past decisions. His character evolves as he faces moral dilemmas and the consequences of his actions, making him a complex and relatable hero. This nuanced portrayal is comparable to the character arcs seen in Robin Hobb’s Farseer Trilogy and Joe Abercrombie’s The First Law series.
Elara: Havellion’s trusted advisor and confidante, Elara’s arc in this installment explores her growing influence and the sacrifices she must make to support Havellion. Her loyalty and strategic acumen are tested, adding depth to her character and highlighting her importance to the story.
Kael: Havellion’s rival and occasional ally, Kael’s arc delves into his own ambitions and the complexities of his relationship with Havellion. His motivations and backstory are further explored, making him a more multifaceted and intriguing character.
Lyria: A powerful mage and Havellion’s ally, Lyria’s journey in Havoc focuses on her struggle to reconcile her past with her present loyalties. Her character development adds emotional weight to the narrative and enriches the world-building.
Gareth: A warrior with a troubled past, Gareth’s arc explores themes of redemption and honor. His evolving relationship with Havellion and the other characters adds depth to the story and provides a human element amidst the magical and political intrigue.
Sisa’s world-building continues to be a highlight of the series. The vivid descriptions of the magical landscapes, the intricacies of the political dynamics, and the detailed exploration of the magic system are all meticulously crafted. This immersive world is on par with the detailed settings found in Brandon Sanderson’s The Stormlight Archive and the expansive universe of Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time. However, Sisa’s focus on the protagonist’s personal journey and the impact of his reincarnation gives the narrative a unique edge.
While Havoc excels in many areas, it is not without its flaws. Some sections of the book can feel overly dense with political intrigue and magical theory, which may be overwhelming for readers who prefer a faster-paced narrative. Additionally, the pacing can occasionally lag due to the extensive world-building and character development, though this is a minor issue considering the overall quality of the narrative.
In comparison to its contemporaries, Havoc holds its ground as a standout entry in the epic fantasy genre. It combines the immersive world-building and intricate political dynamics of series like A Song of Ice and Fire with the character depth and personal growth found in The Kingkiller Chronicle. Sisa’s ability to balance magic, politics, and character development makes this book a must-read for fans of the genre.
November 20, 2021
4 Insubordination Is Punishable By Death Stars
Havoc is the fourth installment into the Legend of The Arch Magus series by Michael Sisa.
This series is further pulling me into its clutches. Along with King Alvis, whom on every encounter forces me to appraise him again and render his character and intrigue as yet again higher. Like with the final scene of this book.
The plot:
So amazingly intense. I absolutely would sup on magical and martial arts style wuxia fights every moment of my life, if adulting didn't require so much of me. The war tactics. The individual skirmishes. The almost infighting you expect at any moment to commence. The only downside, is how much I missed rhe day-to-day operations of Blackstone in this book. Which was far outweighed by the prolific battles, and setup for the rest of the series merely hinted at in these pages.
The writing:
I love the way in which the author continues to draw me in. There still a myriad of spelling and grammatical errors that intrude on my fulfilling reading experience. Outside of this minor annoyance, I can't think of anything that detracts from the story as a whole within the authors prose. As there are definitive times that this wordsmith has captured my mind.
The characters:
I definitely did not feel there was as much character building, this installment. While we experienced Lark evolving, by some small degree. And further enjoyed the experiences of Austen and George, Along with Vont Aria showing back up and finally betraying her hidden identity, possibly becoming a disciple? Outside of their small numbers, it did not feel as fleshed out with anyone else!
....How DARE I almost forget Lui Marcus' suspicions into the veracity of Lark's identity! I can't wait to see how this unfolds. Whether Evander will be able to continue duping everyone into his immersion into the young Marcus' life. And what the fallout may be, if ever discovered.
Havoc is the fourth installment into the Legend of The Arch Magus series by Michael Sisa.
This series is further pulling me into its clutches. Along with King Alvis, whom on every encounter forces me to appraise him again and render his character and intrigue as yet again higher. Like with the final scene of this book.
The plot:
So amazingly intense. I absolutely would sup on magical and martial arts style wuxia fights every moment of my life, if adulting didn't require so much of me. The war tactics. The individual skirmishes. The almost infighting you expect at any moment to commence. The only downside, is how much I missed rhe day-to-day operations of Blackstone in this book. Which was far outweighed by the prolific battles, and setup for the rest of the series merely hinted at in these pages.
The writing:
I love the way in which the author continues to draw me in. There still a myriad of spelling and grammatical errors that intrude on my fulfilling reading experience. Outside of this minor annoyance, I can't think of anything that detracts from the story as a whole within the authors prose. As there are definitive times that this wordsmith has captured my mind.
The characters:
I definitely did not feel there was as much character building, this installment. While we experienced Lark evolving, by some small degree. And further enjoyed the experiences of Austen and George, Along with Vont Aria showing back up and finally betraying her hidden identity, possibly becoming a disciple? Outside of their small numbers, it did not feel as fleshed out with anyone else!
....How DARE I almost forget Lui Marcus' suspicions into the veracity of Lark's identity! I can't wait to see how this unfolds. Whether Evander will be able to continue duping everyone into his immersion into the young Marcus' life. And what the fallout may be, if ever discovered.
September 22, 2024
I assume better than the 1st version
Many of the critical reviews make complaints of this novel that just aren't true. I have to assume that they were fixed up when it went through it's subsequent edits.
That's probably related to my complaint. Some of his struggle and humanizing feels a little out of context. Like he got a dose of stupid or something, but not terribly so. Overall I aplaud the author for what I read.
**spoilers**
-His being distracted when the ghost shows up feels out of character though frustratingly understandable.
-The longinus (or whatever) anti-M glaive and the MC's hubris in the fight was what felt most out of place. Though the hubris is possibly natural his flumixed reaction to a technology he is already familiar with feels a bit out of place.
-the magic knights and the gerneral dinengaged too easily from that fight/dual. The way it's written makes it sound like they lost no one, turned away easily, and out ran everyone with practical ease. Mounting horses while being harrased from behind after a hard fight doesn't sound easy. They should have at least had to sacrifice an unfortunate number to achieve such a quick route.
Many of the critical reviews make complaints of this novel that just aren't true. I have to assume that they were fixed up when it went through it's subsequent edits.
That's probably related to my complaint. Some of his struggle and humanizing feels a little out of context. Like he got a dose of stupid or something, but not terribly so. Overall I aplaud the author for what I read.
**spoilers**
-His being distracted when the ghost shows up feels out of character though frustratingly understandable.
-The longinus (or whatever) anti-M glaive and the MC's hubris in the fight was what felt most out of place. Though the hubris is possibly natural his flumixed reaction to a technology he is already familiar with feels a bit out of place.
-the magic knights and the gerneral dinengaged too easily from that fight/dual. The way it's written makes it sound like they lost no one, turned away easily, and out ran everyone with practical ease. Mounting horses while being harrased from behind after a hard fight doesn't sound easy. They should have at least had to sacrifice an unfortunate number to achieve such a quick route.
May 6, 2020
Another pretty good continuation of the Legend of the Arch Magus. The grammar and wording is a significant improvement over previous books in the series. Although, it’s fair to say that, the story telling easily overcomes these apparent shortcomings. This book focused on the war with the Empire.
I really like this series, the pacing, and the storyline are perfect. I usually have to take my time to read the book, and try to slow down, lest the I finish the book too quickly. Alas, that doesn’t work well, and the next thing I know, sans sleep, sans food, I’m done. They are that good.
I understand that the author, Michael Sisa, is still in school so he can’t turn out the books faster. This will be one of the very few occasions that I would say, I wish he wasn’t bothered with school.
I really like this series, the pacing, and the storyline are perfect. I usually have to take my time to read the book, and try to slow down, lest the I finish the book too quickly. Alas, that doesn’t work well, and the next thing I know, sans sleep, sans food, I’m done. They are that good.
I understand that the author, Michael Sisa, is still in school so he can’t turn out the books faster. This will be one of the very few occasions that I would say, I wish he wasn’t bothered with school.
May 21, 2020
Good story needs more polishing
I wont lie the four books took about two weeks to finish but I read so many stories back to back that's not really surprising certain characters have some build up and you wonder what there thinking or there motivations there are some villians that dies in anticlimactic fashion and you wonder why or how looking forward to the fifth book would like to know more of the mc past and a little more about the mh that was introduced in the last chapter the mc new apprentice seemed to have some good chemistry with mc and I like the mystery surrounding the dwarves i guess if add in all that it's not a light novel anymore ps. More dumfounded surprise moments when everyone rendered speechless please thank you
I wont lie the four books took about two weeks to finish but I read so many stories back to back that's not really surprising certain characters have some build up and you wonder what there thinking or there motivations there are some villians that dies in anticlimactic fashion and you wonder why or how looking forward to the fifth book would like to know more of the mc past and a little more about the mh that was introduced in the last chapter the mc new apprentice seemed to have some good chemistry with mc and I like the mystery surrounding the dwarves i guess if add in all that it's not a light novel anymore ps. More dumfounded surprise moments when everyone rendered speechless please thank you
May 22, 2020
Disrespecting your king
Three times in front of the entire court. finally the Icing on the cake, turn down the offer to marry the kings hot daughter. Where was our hero's estranged fathers thoughts on the matter. I found this omission odd. I felt destroying the towers to be pretty short sighted for someone with the purported wisdom of a safe. Bombing an Empire city caused a vast increase in hostilities. Would it not follow that killing two renown generals and smoking over 50,000 shoulders to include much of the 500 man magical knight force might cause a further escalation of hostilities? I found this booklet more enjoyable than the last. I appreciate your story and look forward to your next.
Three times in front of the entire court. finally the Icing on the cake, turn down the offer to marry the kings hot daughter. Where was our hero's estranged fathers thoughts on the matter. I found this omission odd. I felt destroying the towers to be pretty short sighted for someone with the purported wisdom of a safe. Bombing an Empire city caused a vast increase in hostilities. Would it not follow that killing two renown generals and smoking over 50,000 shoulders to include much of the 500 man magical knight force might cause a further escalation of hostilities? I found this booklet more enjoyable than the last. I appreciate your story and look forward to your next.
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March 7, 2021GREAT STORY
A bit stereotyped but enuf writers style to make it a good worth reading story. Feeling a tad shortchanged. This is 4 chapters in a LOTR saga. Not happy paying $5 PLUS tax for a damned chapter installment. Ie: charging me $40 for an E. Book. TOTAL. BULLSHIST DUDE#!!!!! Either drop the price OR WE'LL SPEND OUR MONEY ELSEWHERE WHERE WE AINT BEING SCREWED. Tru fact. Think about it "double the chapter length or reduce the price" NOT. rocket science WE'LL BOYCOTT AN Author screwing us over. Honestly your stuff is pretty good. But not THAT good! My dollars are short & precious so Im suggesting you pull your golden thumb out your arse. Hmmm who's with me, good story but greedy out of touch author who needs a reality check?
A bit stereotyped but enuf writers style to make it a good worth reading story. Feeling a tad shortchanged. This is 4 chapters in a LOTR saga. Not happy paying $5 PLUS tax for a damned chapter installment. Ie: charging me $40 for an E. Book. TOTAL. BULLSHIST DUDE#!!!!! Either drop the price OR WE'LL SPEND OUR MONEY ELSEWHERE WHERE WE AINT BEING SCREWED. Tru fact. Think about it "double the chapter length or reduce the price" NOT. rocket science WE'LL BOYCOTT AN Author screwing us over. Honestly your stuff is pretty good. But not THAT good! My dollars are short & precious so Im suggesting you pull your golden thumb out your arse. Hmmm who's with me, good story but greedy out of touch author who needs a reality check?
May 26, 2023
Enemy spies easily infiltrate your army, openly discuss their plans in the tavern and then proceed to kill guards and everyone inside the granary, but failing to set the food on fire. They then kill themselves before getting captured.
Arch Magus: "Tighten security, there are likely more spies in our ranks"
~a few chapters later~
Another spy poisons the food of his soldiers in the tavern, successfully killing many of them.
Arch Magus: "I would not be surprised if the Empire managed to infiltrate our ranks"
The Arch magus has dementia or is suffering from retardation of the brain. Also, the author should read his book before sending it out. This blunder made me reeeee
4/5 for good good story though
Arch Magus: "Tighten security, there are likely more spies in our ranks"
~a few chapters later~
Another spy poisons the food of his soldiers in the tavern, successfully killing many of them.
Arch Magus: "I would not be surprised if the Empire managed to infiltrate our ranks"
The Arch magus has dementia or is suffering from retardation of the brain. Also, the author should read his book before sending it out. This blunder made me reeeee
4/5 for good good story though
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May 3, 2024
3.5/5 Stars
So dumb, but still entertaining. It seems the author is more focused on large scale battles and taking down larger than life foes in combat than he is on the growth and prosperity of Blackstone town, which is what I liked so much in the first book. I'm really hoping we can get back to that eventually. I like seeing the town grow and it was a lot more interesting to me.
I felt like the battles weren't nearly as clear in this one as the last few books, but maybe I'm zoning out a bit more. I dunno, I'll look at the reviews for the next few books before deciding whether or not I'll continue on. The writing is frankly terrible, but I loved the progression enough I didn't care before. It seems like the progression has halted at this point, though I hope that's not the case.
So dumb, but still entertaining. It seems the author is more focused on large scale battles and taking down larger than life foes in combat than he is on the growth and prosperity of Blackstone town, which is what I liked so much in the first book. I'm really hoping we can get back to that eventually. I like seeing the town grow and it was a lot more interesting to me.
I felt like the battles weren't nearly as clear in this one as the last few books, but maybe I'm zoning out a bit more. I dunno, I'll look at the reviews for the next few books before deciding whether or not I'll continue on. The writing is frankly terrible, but I loved the progression enough I didn't care before. It seems like the progression has halted at this point, though I hope that's not the case.
September 30, 2024
Odd grammar for a physician
I keep reading these because the storyline is compelling but a physician did not write these unless English is his second or third language.
The lack of basic knowledge of soldiers and thing like jerky (roasting jerky???) and his continuous use of the phrase “old man” make me envision an angst-filled teenager with a rebellion complex.
His lack of knowledge of weapons, wounds, warfare and diplomacy disrupt the stories’ “suspense of disbelief” but the storyline is compelling enough to keep me reading, hoping he will,at some point, find external advisors who will correct his utter ignorance of things martial.
Obviously this is an intelligent young man with great promise. I hope he learns to consult old men when it’s necessary.
I keep reading these because the storyline is compelling but a physician did not write these unless English is his second or third language.
The lack of basic knowledge of soldiers and thing like jerky (roasting jerky???) and his continuous use of the phrase “old man” make me envision an angst-filled teenager with a rebellion complex.
His lack of knowledge of weapons, wounds, warfare and diplomacy disrupt the stories’ “suspense of disbelief” but the storyline is compelling enough to keep me reading, hoping he will,at some point, find external advisors who will correct his utter ignorance of things martial.
Obviously this is an intelligent young man with great promise. I hope he learns to consult old men when it’s necessary.
November 4, 2024
This author's favorite words are "demon" and "monster." I am starting to appreciate authors who have thousand-page tomes that keep me interested in the series afterwards. I knew that all of this author's mistakes would eventually kick me out of story, but story alone kept me in there for roughly 800 pages, I guess. It's a lot harder to pull off than it would seem. Especially since authors like Sanderson do it so frequently. Still, I think I may come back to this series after I have forgotten all of his mistakes. I do want to see what happens to the characters. Maybe by the time I come back, the author will have sought out a developmental editor or grown enough to fix these things. For now, on to the next author.
May 2, 2020
Such a good story
I so enjoyed this continuing story of the Arch Magus who died only to find his consciousness inhabiting the body of a young man. I particularly enjoyed the early books where he worked to improve the town and revolves the people there. This book followed him as the Kingdom is at war with the Empire. Using his skills he improves the Kingdoms chances of overthrowing the invaders . I am really looking forward to the next book. The author's spoiler indicates there will be more town building. I find that and the accompanying detail most enjoyable. As far as this author's work goes.....if he writes it I will buy it.
I so enjoyed this continuing story of the Arch Magus who died only to find his consciousness inhabiting the body of a young man. I particularly enjoyed the early books where he worked to improve the town and revolves the people there. This book followed him as the Kingdom is at war with the Empire. Using his skills he improves the Kingdoms chances of overthrowing the invaders . I am really looking forward to the next book. The author's spoiler indicates there will be more town building. I find that and the accompanying detail most enjoyable. As far as this author's work goes.....if he writes it I will buy it.
September 4, 2020
An okay read
I'm having a difficult time with this series.
In the first book the Arch Mage dies and is reincarnated in the body of Lark. A spoiled rich duke's 2nd son. He has skills and magic lost for a millennium.
In this the 3rd book we have the arch mage in war for the kid
Kingdom against the Empire. We have the main character defeating the enemy.
Honestly this series is losing it a bit for me. The duke's sons meet and... nothing. Lui the older just accepts Lark's massive jump in skill that should take decades and only took a few years. Just... it didn't spark.
It is far from bad... just not exciting.
I'm having a difficult time with this series.
In the first book the Arch Mage dies and is reincarnated in the body of Lark. A spoiled rich duke's 2nd son. He has skills and magic lost for a millennium.
In this the 3rd book we have the arch mage in war for the kid
Kingdom against the Empire. We have the main character defeating the enemy.
Honestly this series is losing it a bit for me. The duke's sons meet and... nothing. Lui the older just accepts Lark's massive jump in skill that should take decades and only took a few years. Just... it didn't spark.
It is far from bad... just not exciting.
July 1, 2024
3.5⭐️
This was an aptly named book. The story was utter havoc and chaos. There was so much detail on what strategies to take for war and other details of the battle. It was a bit tedious and boring at times.
Even with that, the story progressed well and Lark, though powerful, did face some challenges and was humbled a time or two. That was a good touch. Concerning the next book, looking at the title I can guess it is about the curse facing the king and the quest to break it. Lark is slowly building a cadre of comrades/allies along with people who are his rivals or frenemies. I am looking forward to those dynamics.
This was an aptly named book. The story was utter havoc and chaos. There was so much detail on what strategies to take for war and other details of the battle. It was a bit tedious and boring at times.
Even with that, the story progressed well and Lark, though powerful, did face some challenges and was humbled a time or two. That was a good touch. Concerning the next book, looking at the title I can guess it is about the curse facing the king and the quest to break it. Lark is slowly building a cadre of comrades/allies along with people who are his rivals or frenemies. I am looking forward to those dynamics.
May 9, 2020
A great continuation
If you've read the first three books then this one is great, we unfortunately don't get as much of our main characters apprentices or any development of his town but with this take centering around the war with the Empire it's understandable.
What I don't like is that the books are getting shorter, and we're getting less of an in-depth look at the main character as the scope of the story expands, the thoughts and plans of Lark aren't being revealed in the same manner as the first book.
If you've read the first three books then this one is great, we unfortunately don't get as much of our main characters apprentices or any development of his town but with this take centering around the war with the Empire it's understandable.
What I don't like is that the books are getting shorter, and we're getting less of an in-depth look at the main character as the scope of the story expands, the thoughts and plans of Lark aren't being revealed in the same manner as the first book.
May 16, 2020
Action packed!
An excellent story! There is a lot of action and several threads come together. The series could end at the end of this book, as it had quite a climactic ending and wrapped up a lot.
So, I am really happy to know there will be another book. Even though this phase has ended, there is great potential for further adventures for Lark and the other characters.
Also, I don't recall any grammatical issues, as I saw a few in the last book. So, an excellent job by the editors as well as the author! Those folks have a tough job and I really appreciate their efforts.
An excellent story! There is a lot of action and several threads come together. The series could end at the end of this book, as it had quite a climactic ending and wrapped up a lot.
So, I am really happy to know there will be another book. Even though this phase has ended, there is great potential for further adventures for Lark and the other characters.
Also, I don't recall any grammatical issues, as I saw a few in the last book. So, an excellent job by the editors as well as the author! Those folks have a tough job and I really appreciate their efforts.
May 17, 2020
Another Awesome chapter In The Arch Magus legend
Love this series. This book was a powerful addition. To the series as the revived Arch Magus has to kick some tail. The story is about the push back of the Empire by the kingdom. This book includes more of the Arch Magus's superior knowledge and tactics. More of what befell the world while the Arch Magus was out/away is reviled but don't know if there is any future ramifications. I love this series and eagerly await the next book.
Love this series. This book was a powerful addition. To the series as the revived Arch Magus has to kick some tail. The story is about the push back of the Empire by the kingdom. This book includes more of the Arch Magus's superior knowledge and tactics. More of what befell the world while the Arch Magus was out/away is reviled but don't know if there is any future ramifications. I love this series and eagerly await the next book.
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