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Surgecaller #2
Knighthood
Huon has reached the rank of Squire, taking the first step on his road to power, but he’s still far behind where he needs to be.
Oathless once more, he ventures out of the Everlasting King’s realm with Liona, hoping to find challenges to spur on their advancement.
But freedom isn’t easy to keep, and their enemies pursue them even into new lands.
In the spirit of progression fantasies like Cradle and Mage Errant, enter a realm with magical beasts, where surgecallers can cultivate essence to strengthen their weapons, enhance their bodies and wield elemental magic.
Oathless once more, he ventures out of the Everlasting King’s realm with Liona, hoping to find challenges to spur on their advancement.
But freedom isn’t easy to keep, and their enemies pursue them even into new lands.
In the spirit of progression fantasies like Cradle and Mage Errant, enter a realm with magical beasts, where surgecallers can cultivate essence to strengthen their weapons, enhance their bodies and wield elemental magic.
302 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 30, 2021
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February 14, 2022
Solid follow up to the first one. It felt a bit more disjointed then the first for some reason. But I enjoyed all the arena parts, I wasn't as crazy about what happened after that. But hopefully it gets better as it goes along.
Huon literally can't catch a break, I hope he does as some point. It feels like too much misery sometimes. This series needs a bit more humor too. It feels too dark sometimes and there's never a moment of levity really. Just Huon getting shit all the time.
Huon literally can't catch a break, I hope he does as some point. It feels like too much misery sometimes. This series needs a bit more humor too. It feels too dark sometimes and there's never a moment of levity really. Just Huon getting shit all the time.
July 16, 2021
Premise is good but character development sucks
Interesting world, but this has to be the whiniest character I have ever read. He does nothing but mope. Maybe understandable since he's so weak even after 2 books and constantly gets his ass kicked. I was hoping he'd actually do something heroic but there's no reason to root for him. He is just pathetic.
Interesting world, but this has to be the whiniest character I have ever read. He does nothing but mope. Maybe understandable since he's so weak even after 2 books and constantly gets his ass kicked. I was hoping he'd actually do something heroic but there's no reason to root for him. He is just pathetic.
April 10, 2023
Book two done..........I would say this series is quite short and easy to read, also had the whole week off, Christian observance of the Holy Week.
So, thoughts........other than not to kill, not to do what the others have done, I want to do it my way, and ohhhh yes, Huon is now a Knight(ummmmm the advancement was not as sensational as the other series, have to remember not to keep on comparing both), was it better??? Well as with any progression(whether your DnD character, your mobile game, your PC game)the road to advancement is always a thrill, it makes your stomach knot into whatever, the chills of finally levelling up, going to spend those stat points, becoming more powerful........but do you have to whine so much, about your inability to fight against your oathmaster, hmmmm majority of this or half of the story is about that, and his progression......still readable, if only to learn how this universe works.........book two already and still the punch is not that hard, there is something missing.........Maturity??
I have to remember, these characters are teens basically, so they would be immature to a certain extent, character wise, still nothing.......the book and story still pulls you, What is a Champion, Legend, Immortal, what else after those, the abilities, the other characters.......ohh there are some surprises but that would be spoiling.........
So on to Honourbound!!!!!
So, thoughts........other than not to kill, not to do what the others have done, I want to do it my way, and ohhhh yes, Huon is now a Knight(ummmmm the advancement was not as sensational as the other series, have to remember not to keep on comparing both), was it better??? Well as with any progression(whether your DnD character, your mobile game, your PC game)the road to advancement is always a thrill, it makes your stomach knot into whatever, the chills of finally levelling up, going to spend those stat points, becoming more powerful........but do you have to whine so much, about your inability to fight against your oathmaster, hmmmm majority of this or half of the story is about that, and his progression......still readable, if only to learn how this universe works.........book two already and still the punch is not that hard, there is something missing.........Maturity??
I have to remember, these characters are teens basically, so they would be immature to a certain extent, character wise, still nothing.......the book and story still pulls you, What is a Champion, Legend, Immortal, what else after those, the abilities, the other characters.......ohh there are some surprises but that would be spoiling.........
So on to Honourbound!!!!!
June 25, 2021
An epic sequel that I Blazed through (Surgecaller pun intended).
From start to finish, the pace of Knighthood is relentless. From scene to scene, Huon is forced to face increasingly more difficult odds, but don't expect him to always win. The fights are brutal, the characters are real, and the world is nothing like he thought it was. Knighthood introduces a wider world with new cultures, new characters, and new dangers. I absolutely adored the new animal companion, and look forward to seeing that relationship unfold over future books.
Overall, this is a book with a lot of heart, and moments so unforgettable you'll be left surging your breath for days.
From start to finish, the pace of Knighthood is relentless. From scene to scene, Huon is forced to face increasingly more difficult odds, but don't expect him to always win. The fights are brutal, the characters are real, and the world is nothing like he thought it was. Knighthood introduces a wider world with new cultures, new characters, and new dangers. I absolutely adored the new animal companion, and look forward to seeing that relationship unfold over future books.
Overall, this is a book with a lot of heart, and moments so unforgettable you'll be left surging your breath for days.
August 27, 2023
This falls somewhere between good and average, and I'm getting hints that the author is building up an epic world. I love the fact that it is a hybrid of wuxia and anime, filled with action, quest for advancement and power, and vengeance. The tone of the story is exciting, and the characters are interesting enough to carry that forward through their motives and agendas.
This stands at par with Will Wight's Cradle series, and better in certain areas. I like the crisp writing, the magic system based on elements, and it's somewhat similar to the system of Kundalini Yoga. There are magical beasts, pills which acts as power boosters that helps in advancement as a warrior. But, it's well done. The social system revolves around those called surgecallers, who are oppressed by the surgeless (people without power), and a villain who keeps everything under his thrall.
The protagonist Huon wants power to exact revenge upon the Immortal who killed his mother, and as such he does anything possible. Along with a few so-called friends, and some betrayals, he manages to go to a different kingdom and seek help, but, is instead sent to fight in an arena. He gets training, and along with his female friend Liona, he's able to advance towards the end, but, luck doesn't bode well for him. The gladiator style fighting bouts are the highlight of this book, and Huon loses most of the time, but, he learns from each fight and grows strong towards the end.
I've already finished the eighth book, and will continue to review the subsequent books in the series. After Cradle series ended, I was looking for another good entertaining progression fantasy, and am glad to say that Surgecaller fulfilled my wishes. The books get better at each installment, and I can't wait to read the ninth book, which is coming out by the end of this September.
This stands at par with Will Wight's Cradle series, and better in certain areas. I like the crisp writing, the magic system based on elements, and it's somewhat similar to the system of Kundalini Yoga. There are magical beasts, pills which acts as power boosters that helps in advancement as a warrior. But, it's well done. The social system revolves around those called surgecallers, who are oppressed by the surgeless (people without power), and a villain who keeps everything under his thrall.
The protagonist Huon wants power to exact revenge upon the Immortal who killed his mother, and as such he does anything possible. Along with a few so-called friends, and some betrayals, he manages to go to a different kingdom and seek help, but, is instead sent to fight in an arena. He gets training, and along with his female friend Liona, he's able to advance towards the end, but, luck doesn't bode well for him. The gladiator style fighting bouts are the highlight of this book, and Huon loses most of the time, but, he learns from each fight and grows strong towards the end.
I've already finished the eighth book, and will continue to review the subsequent books in the series. After Cradle series ended, I was looking for another good entertaining progression fantasy, and am glad to say that Surgecaller fulfilled my wishes. The books get better at each installment, and I can't wait to read the ninth book, which is coming out by the end of this September.
September 6, 2022
This book...isn't as good as the first. While I enjoyed the first half of this book, what really annoyed me was the MC. I loved him in book 1. He had a mission and goal. He just wanted to grow more powerful. In this book he managed that. And yet nothing changed. He lost. every. single. fight. Literally every one. Despite being trained by a very knowledgeable master. While I didn't expect or want the MC to suddenly start defeating enemies with thousands of years of experience, I did expect him to at least win a single fight. Just one. Given that it has been the MC's goal from the beginning to advance in rank, him doing so and yet still being weak and easily beaten by his opponents just made his advancement seem pointless. And it really made the story feel less enjoyable. I will read the next book, because I hope that the author actually plans for the MC to truly become strong. To actually start winning fights instead of constantly getting knocked unconscious all the time.
July 14, 2021
A far fall from the first
This series started out with promise, and even the second book started out well. Then it deviated and became, as another review suggested, an angst filled journey. When the MC is being forced to turn into that which he hates, it’s very hard to enjoy the second half of the book. Honestly, a bit of a letdown. The redemption will come, but this has deviated from a potentially intriguing “coming of age” story, to what feels like just another book in the stack
This series started out with promise, and even the second book started out well. Then it deviated and became, as another review suggested, an angst filled journey. When the MC is being forced to turn into that which he hates, it’s very hard to enjoy the second half of the book. Honestly, a bit of a letdown. The redemption will come, but this has deviated from a potentially intriguing “coming of age” story, to what feels like just another book in the stack
May 6, 2022
advance and lose when it counts…what’s the point?
I’m sure this series will get better, however I can’t do it anymore. The main character keeps going through the same thing and after two books it’s disheartening. Basically he gets stronger and stronger and when he needs to win he loses. Then once again he gets stronger and stronger and stronger and again, loses. I can’t do it anymore, I’m done, there’s got to be some upside to this, at least one win. Yet all he does is train, get stronger….and lose. No thanks, I’m done.
I’m sure this series will get better, however I can’t do it anymore. The main character keeps going through the same thing and after two books it’s disheartening. Basically he gets stronger and stronger and when he needs to win he loses. Then once again he gets stronger and stronger and stronger and again, loses. I can’t do it anymore, I’m done, there’s got to be some upside to this, at least one win. Yet all he does is train, get stronger….and lose. No thanks, I’m done.
February 9, 2022
Interesting idea, but MC sucks
The first book starts off well, and kind of creeps downhill from there. MC repeatedly fails to learn the lessons that keep getting him enslaved, beyond that he's as interesting as wallpaper.
I'm continuing to read the series, because the MC is a decent foil for the far superior supporting characters.
The first book starts off well, and kind of creeps downhill from there. MC repeatedly fails to learn the lessons that keep getting him enslaved, beyond that he's as interesting as wallpaper.
I'm continuing to read the series, because the MC is a decent foil for the far superior supporting characters.
February 13, 2023
Felt like book 2 was an improvement on the first one. Other characters than the MC felt more grounded and involved, theres more of an overarching story developing in this volume, and the conflicts go to a higher level as the MC becomes more competant.
Negatively it did kind of feel like we visited each location only long enough for the MC to learn something, get interrupted and moved somewhere else. However in fairness this did have another use of pushing the story along.
Overall a good story with an author that has a lot of potential, just needs some tweeking.
Negatively it did kind of feel like we visited each location only long enough for the MC to learn something, get interrupted and moved somewhere else. However in fairness this did have another use of pushing the story along.
Overall a good story with an author that has a lot of potential, just needs some tweeking.
May 21, 2025
DNF 30%
Very crappy second book in the series. After the end of book one I was thinking the story might pick up a bit, but unfortunately the author keeps writing the MC into the same kinds of situations: he gets found, captured and bound in some way. After the x-time is two books I've had enough. There is no progress.
Very crappy second book in the series. After the end of book one I was thinking the story might pick up a bit, but unfortunately the author keeps writing the MC into the same kinds of situations: he gets found, captured and bound in some way. After the x-time is two books I've had enough. There is no progress.
July 3, 2021
A great follow up to Oathbound that doesn't draw breath from start to finish. The journey continues and I'm glad to be along for the ride.
June 9, 2022
awful
Probably the worst main character in the history of books. I kept reading for two books and it just gets worse
Probably the worst main character in the history of books. I kept reading for two books and it just gets worse
June 11, 2022
good one
It’s fun. There is just enough tension and growth of the character to make it interesting. The world and it’s secrets also are slowly revealed.
It’s fun. There is just enough tension and growth of the character to make it interesting. The world and it’s secrets also are slowly revealed.
June 14, 2023
knighthood book2
This was a good sequel t the first book. The character self doubt detracted from the storyline. I will read the next in series.
This was a good sequel t the first book. The character self doubt detracted from the storyline. I will read the next in series.
May 29, 2022
Great 2nd book!
Great 2nd book in the series. I'm enjoying watching the MC develop over time. Maybe a little too much self loathing and questioning of his own ideals.
Great 2nd book in the series. I'm enjoying watching the MC develop over time. Maybe a little too much self loathing and questioning of his own ideals.
April 9, 2023
I marked this as progression fantasy but there is very little progression. Yes, Huon the Weak gets a new title, but he still loses every fight.
The overall progression doesn't make sense, and neither the characters, the world or the 'plot'. It's still fast paced at the expense of development but no more. The only semi interesting character was Blaze but he lost easily to Jacob, wasn't killed makes no sense. 1,5 stars.
The overall progression doesn't make sense, and neither the characters, the world or the 'plot'. It's still fast paced at the expense of development but no more. The only semi interesting character was Blaze but he lost easily to Jacob, wasn't killed makes no sense. 1,5 stars.
December 25, 2021
4 stars
This was a great addition to the series, I love the MC and his love Interest too and liked the whole arena concept too, and the way they level up too.
This was a great addition to the series, I love the MC and his love Interest too and liked the whole arena concept too, and the way they level up too.
January 13, 2026
A solid sequel
I really enjoyed this sequel. The world was expanded and we saw some interesting character development. Things are still pretty doom and gloom, but it still makes sense with the world and overall plotline.
I really enjoyed this sequel. The world was expanded and we saw some interesting character development. Things are still pretty doom and gloom, but it still makes sense with the world and overall plotline.
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