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Ten Realms #10
The Eighth Realm
The eighth realm, the unpassable realm.
The eighth realm doesn’t stand as a realm onto itself, but as a question.
Why do you fight?
Merely gaining levels, and having a higher cultivation isn’t enough to pass the eighth realm’s test into the ninth realm. Find your truth, understand your reason, only then can you pass the eighth realm.
It might be Erik and Rugrat’s hardest challenge yet.
The eighth realm doesn’t stand as a realm onto itself, but as a question.
Why do you fight?
Merely gaining levels, and having a higher cultivation isn’t enough to pass the eighth realm’s test into the ninth realm. Find your truth, understand your reason, only then can you pass the eighth realm.
It might be Erik and Rugrat’s hardest challenge yet.
362 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 28, 2021
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Michael Chatfield
69 books1,388 followersMichael Chatfield is a Canadian Army veteran and international bestselling author who writes the kind of books he always wanted to read—character-driven, gritty, tactical, and grounded in reality.
He doesn’t write one-dimensional killers wrapped in plot armor, charging toward an objective without thought. His stories are built for readers who want earned progression, tight, understandable logic, and realistic strategy. Every stat system has structure. Every decision is deliberate (except when there is Jaeger involved).
And the pacing? It's locked at two hundred percent. From alleyway brawls to starship armadas clashing over galactic sovereignty, from tactical dungeon assaults to city-states warring over a continent’s fate—Chatfield commits to every battle like it’s his last.
With millions of books and audiobooks sold, and tens of thousands of reviews his work spans LitRPG, military sci-fi, fantasy, and post-apocalyptic survival. He writes for readers who value systems that make sense, loyalty that lasts, and power that’s earned, not handed out.
Whether you're listening on a long drive, grinding through a shift, or up past midnight planning the next in-game raid—this is where you’ll find sagas to binge. Where strength is earned, logic rules, and camaraderie is forged in fire.
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He doesn’t write one-dimensional killers wrapped in plot armor, charging toward an objective without thought. His stories are built for readers who want earned progression, tight, understandable logic, and realistic strategy. Every stat system has structure. Every decision is deliberate (except when there is Jaeger involved).
And the pacing? It's locked at two hundred percent. From alleyway brawls to starship armadas clashing over galactic sovereignty, from tactical dungeon assaults to city-states warring over a continent’s fate—Chatfield commits to every battle like it’s his last.
With millions of books and audiobooks sold, and tens of thousands of reviews his work spans LitRPG, military sci-fi, fantasy, and post-apocalyptic survival. He writes for readers who value systems that make sense, loyalty that lasts, and power that’s earned, not handed out.
Whether you're listening on a long drive, grinding through a shift, or up past midnight planning the next in-game raid—this is where you’ll find sagas to binge. Where strength is earned, logic rules, and camaraderie is forged in fire.
You can connect with him on Patreon and don't forget to follow him on social media!
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January 9, 2022
I've missed Erik, Rugrat, George, Momma R and the rest of the Alvans... and that's probably the only reason I gave this three stars, otherwise it would have been only two.
The book felt rushed and incomplete. The fighting scenes were exciting but lacked progress for both Erik and Rugrat. Considering they're meant to be so strong especially after they answered the Eighth Realm question and went through physical changes that bettered themselves. Anyhow, after reading this I have more questions than answers and now I just want the next book to come out yesterday already!
The book felt rushed and incomplete. The fighting scenes were exciting but lacked progress for both Erik and Rugrat. Considering they're meant to be so strong especially after they answered the Eighth Realm question and went through physical changes that bettered themselves. Anyhow, after reading this I have more questions than answers and now I just want the next book to come out yesterday already!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 31, 2021
Finally we get back to Eric and Rugrat (a la First Three Realms), but packs a punch, I've not seen since Fourth Realm.
It's a quite short compared to previous releases at 325 pages! But I'm amazed on how much content Michael packs within those pages. Old plot arcs being wrapped up, new one opening, up with the scope and epicness just blasting through my expectations.
It's a quite short compared to previous releases at 325 pages! But I'm amazed on how much content Michael packs within those pages. Old plot arcs being wrapped up, new one opening, up with the scope and epicness just blasting through my expectations.
January 1, 2022
Frustrating
I was a real fan of this series, with the first few volumes being some of my favorites in xianxia.
But the dialogue and action keep getting bloated, specific, nonsensical, and boring.
The dialogue issue appeared around book five, and might be getting worse. Characters talk like they are reading a self important wiki page instead of talking like people.
Action scenes have two worthwhile purposes: character development, puzzle solving. These action scenes are largely a slog seemingly only to pad the page count. When character growth does happen, it is easily missed among a score of similar passages of cartoonish violence. Combats aren't puzzles because there is no time for details and solutions. Just explosions, running, and vague magical things.
It may be time to walk away from this series.
I was a real fan of this series, with the first few volumes being some of my favorites in xianxia.
But the dialogue and action keep getting bloated, specific, nonsensical, and boring.
The dialogue issue appeared around book five, and might be getting worse. Characters talk like they are reading a self important wiki page instead of talking like people.
Action scenes have two worthwhile purposes: character development, puzzle solving. These action scenes are largely a slog seemingly only to pad the page count. When character growth does happen, it is easily missed among a score of similar passages of cartoonish violence. Combats aren't puzzles because there is no time for details and solutions. Just explosions, running, and vague magical things.
It may be time to walk away from this series.
June 12, 2023
not my most favorite book.
Book 10 - eighth realm has a very flimsy start to a story line of betrayal within the Sha. The start of the book is extremely out of character from the other books and frankly it’s hard to believe in. Although the author tightens it up in the middle. The storyline is still so flimsy it wasn’t totally salvageable for me. It needs more to make it both reasonable and enjoyable.
The coup falls flat because it relies on too many people being absolutely stupid. Not to mention the many instances where best friends/family would rather murder each other than actually talk. The grief stricken mother mute who is so obsessed with learning about who killed her husband that she allows her entire family to crumble. We the readers have to believe that she would rather listened to and watched her son tear apart her country and clan on the off chance she would catch the true culprit? Sorry, it’s fantasy not stupidity.
The author did setup the big bad guy menace to take the place of the sects. Virtually guaranteeing an Alva showdown apocalyptic battle. Which only lasted one chapter at the end. So the fake out turns out to be the author using his trade mark plot line of miss understanding between the upper class and the earthers where we all know the upper class will be astonished to find out the earthers are more than what they look like. Who could have thunk this up? Same old same old.
Book 10 - eighth realm has a very flimsy start to a story line of betrayal within the Sha. The start of the book is extremely out of character from the other books and frankly it’s hard to believe in. Although the author tightens it up in the middle. The storyline is still so flimsy it wasn’t totally salvageable for me. It needs more to make it both reasonable and enjoyable.
The coup falls flat because it relies on too many people being absolutely stupid. Not to mention the many instances where best friends/family would rather murder each other than actually talk. The grief stricken mother mute who is so obsessed with learning about who killed her husband that she allows her entire family to crumble. We the readers have to believe that she would rather listened to and watched her son tear apart her country and clan on the off chance she would catch the true culprit? Sorry, it’s fantasy not stupidity.
The author did setup the big bad guy menace to take the place of the sects. Virtually guaranteeing an Alva showdown apocalyptic battle. Which only lasted one chapter at the end. So the fake out turns out to be the author using his trade mark plot line of miss understanding between the upper class and the earthers where we all know the upper class will be astonished to find out the earthers are more than what they look like. Who could have thunk this up? Same old same old.
December 29, 2021
I wish this book was longer. Not just because I want more but I thought so much could be expanded upon. Especially in the first few chapters.
Minor spoilers for the first few chapters:
We first see our heroes in medically induced comas and old hei rushing to the first realm after the empire thing at the end of the last book. Cut to chapter two and it’s months later and everything is “fine”.
Where was the pov to discuss how to help the pair? Where was the explanation to old hei about Alva? About the hospital he arrived in? Where was the chaos that a war of that magnitude and having their lords out of action for a while? How long did it take for them to recover? Did hei learn more Alvan secrets?
Where was the grief for everyone they lost? They literally just ended a war and no ramifications came from that?!? Also Lee? He just showed up and is expected to be some kind of Earth sage who knows the mysteries of the ten realms? Like what?
Okay. Rant about the beginning over. Once we got into the story I really enjoyed it. I really liked seeing the sub realm (wished it was expanded on) but overall it is what I expected from this series. I like seeing the duo handicapped and having to find their power and learning new things and having to go back on their assumptions to figure out where their assumptions were wrong. I really thought the new monsters were really interesting and I love a good lore dump. Once again I wish it was done differently that expanded on everything rather than just read it in a book.
Overall. If you are ten books into this series now you will probably enjoy this book. I really did once we got into the meat of the story. I just wish this book was longer and got into the details like he has done in past books.
Minor spoilers for the first few chapters:
We first see our heroes in medically induced comas and old hei rushing to the first realm after the empire thing at the end of the last book. Cut to chapter two and it’s months later and everything is “fine”.
Where was the pov to discuss how to help the pair? Where was the explanation to old hei about Alva? About the hospital he arrived in? Where was the chaos that a war of that magnitude and having their lords out of action for a while? How long did it take for them to recover? Did hei learn more Alvan secrets?
Where was the grief for everyone they lost? They literally just ended a war and no ramifications came from that?!? Also Lee? He just showed up and is expected to be some kind of Earth sage who knows the mysteries of the ten realms? Like what?
Okay. Rant about the beginning over. Once we got into the story I really enjoyed it. I really liked seeing the sub realm (wished it was expanded on) but overall it is what I expected from this series. I like seeing the duo handicapped and having to find their power and learning new things and having to go back on their assumptions to figure out where their assumptions were wrong. I really thought the new monsters were really interesting and I love a good lore dump. Once again I wish it was done differently that expanded on everything rather than just read it in a book.
Overall. If you are ten books into this series now you will probably enjoy this book. I really did once we got into the meat of the story. I just wish this book was longer and got into the details like he has done in past books.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 8, 2022
Felt like a short story with some parts rushed
II was happy to see your latest book available. I have really enjoyed the story thus far. Sadly, i was a bit disappointed with this one. The eight realm felt more like a short story with a little extra added on the beginning and the end. That's not necessarily a bad thing but for me there were a few places that seemed less than want I've come to expect overall. This book didn't feel like it progressed the overall story as much as some of the others. I felt there should have been more explanation on how the black Phoenix clan fell apart. The BFC seemed to be pretty strong pushing the Shape clan than the next thing we hear the are being attacked by other clans wishing to ally with the Alvan empire (all of a sudden all the realms know all about them). This part of the story felt like a foot note. The same felt true with the final break up of the BFC and the Sha Clan. I don't know how but I completely missed Rugs coming up with his answer. I enjoyed but not nearly as much as some of the others.
II was happy to see your latest book available. I have really enjoyed the story thus far. Sadly, i was a bit disappointed with this one. The eight realm felt more like a short story with a little extra added on the beginning and the end. That's not necessarily a bad thing but for me there were a few places that seemed less than want I've come to expect overall. This book didn't feel like it progressed the overall story as much as some of the others. I felt there should have been more explanation on how the black Phoenix clan fell apart. The BFC seemed to be pretty strong pushing the Shape clan than the next thing we hear the are being attacked by other clans wishing to ally with the Alvan empire (all of a sudden all the realms know all about them). This part of the story felt like a foot note. The same felt true with the final break up of the BFC and the Sha Clan. I don't know how but I completely missed Rugs coming up with his answer. I enjoyed but not nearly as much as some of the others.
March 21, 2022
To everybody who made it to this point in the series I ask: can you recall what happened in book 6, 7, & 8? Nothing right? This drags on with no new concepts, no more crafting, no more body cultivations, and an inconsistent rising number of terms to define the skill levels. And an absurd uncontrolled powercreep in the manastone levels rendering all the lower realms obsolete, I don't think there'll be a creative genius breakthrough that will end this trend, and I might as well call it quits here.
Think about it. One manastone is ten thousand silvers which will take Erik fifty thousand healings to make in order to leave the first realm once. Now one Sky Manastone is equal to a hundred million silvers, that means that staying in an inn for one night in the 8th realm will will cost enough money for him to stay in one in the first realm for two hundred million nights. I don't know about Erik, but walls are fking walls, and the prices don't make any sense.
Think about it. One manastone is ten thousand silvers which will take Erik fifty thousand healings to make in order to leave the first realm once. Now one Sky Manastone is equal to a hundred million silvers, that means that staying in an inn for one night in the 8th realm will will cost enough money for him to stay in one in the first realm for two hundred million nights. I don't know about Erik, but walls are fking walls, and the prices don't make any sense.
December 31, 2021
If you were hoping for the continuing adventures of the Alvans, keep looking.
If you wanted a short book about Sha politics, then this is perfect for you. If this is going to be the new direction for this series, then I will no longer be reading it. And I mean the absolute mire of Ten Realms politics.
If you wanted a short book about Sha politics, then this is perfect for you. If this is going to be the new direction for this series, then I will no longer be reading it. And I mean the absolute mire of Ten Realms politics.
January 1, 2022
Another great entry
Easily a 5 star book. Gave four stars due to some grammar errors, the shortness of the novel, and lack of focus on the MCs. By that, I mean, lack of details in both development. Used to be a lot of discussion on where they are at, plans on development and goals. Miss the friendly competition between the two MCs. Also, obvious copy and pasted at the end asking for a review of the 7th realm…minor things. The great…the world is opening up and there appears to be an immense universe outside the ten realms. Excited to see where the author takes it.
Easily a 5 star book. Gave four stars due to some grammar errors, the shortness of the novel, and lack of focus on the MCs. By that, I mean, lack of details in both development. Used to be a lot of discussion on where they are at, plans on development and goals. Miss the friendly competition between the two MCs. Also, obvious copy and pasted at the end asking for a review of the 7th realm…minor things. The great…the world is opening up and there appears to be an immense universe outside the ten realms. Excited to see where the author takes it.
January 7, 2022
Rating 4.0 stars
This one is much better. I was getting a little tired of the huge grand battles. This one is focused more on Eric and Rugrat. I kind of wish there was more crafting in this one but I did like the simpler setup for it just mainly being Rugrat and Eric.
This one is much better. I was getting a little tired of the huge grand battles. This one is focused more on Eric and Rugrat. I kind of wish there was more crafting in this one but I did like the simpler setup for it just mainly being Rugrat and Eric.
February 23, 2022
A bit better than anything since book three. Some actual plot development. But the book just abruptly ends. The last paragraph is maybe the end of a chapter, not an installment of a series.
Barely eeks out a three. The writing still hasn't improved on a technical or storytelling level. I noticed fewer typos and less skimming of entirely pointless chapters.
Barely eeks out a three. The writing still hasn't improved on a technical or storytelling level. I noticed fewer typos and less skimming of entirely pointless chapters.
December 30, 2021
This is the book that determines what of the rest of the realms will be like, the hints of the past in the other books have been changed. Sadly the last bit of the book was clumsily written and not needed in my opinion. It would have been a great start to the ninth book.
June 19, 2022
Too short my litrpg instalments need to be twice this length at the minimum. The length of the books used to be pretty decent then they started getting split into two parts and now they are just short. Kind of a shame really. Love the series not happy with the changes.
March 29, 2022
One of the lows in the series
The series always had some glaring holes but? it's fun if you don't think about them. But this book had the most fake characters introduced so far
The series always had some glaring holes but? it's fun if you don't think about them. But this book had the most fake characters introduced so far
December 29, 2021
Meh ok I guess
This book seemed way shorter than the rest. We figure the reason for the ten realms which I suppose is the whole reason for this. What happened to Fred and the other super op demi humans ?? They totally would have mopped the floor with aziri. I personally find those some small dialogue in the other books refreshing. The small talk of talking shit and them thinking Erick and Rugrat and the alvans weak. I ate that shit up. But this book didn't really have any of that. I like the overall story. But for me the hook was modern American soldiers from earth go essentially to the past but I another world. In that aspect this series had a lot of potential. I appreciate less info dumps on the magical technical side of things. I want more progress for Erick and Rugrat but also Alva's military and there inventions. I wish there was more of the small banter like talk from random people like in the other books.
Like remember when Erick and Rugrat we're in the blue lotus but walked up the stairs past that ego obnoxious kid and that ended being a whole mini adventure in of itself. That's what's missing I think. All in all this book should have been longer with more details I think.
This book seemed way shorter than the rest. We figure the reason for the ten realms which I suppose is the whole reason for this. What happened to Fred and the other super op demi humans ?? They totally would have mopped the floor with aziri. I personally find those some small dialogue in the other books refreshing. The small talk of talking shit and them thinking Erick and Rugrat and the alvans weak. I ate that shit up. But this book didn't really have any of that. I like the overall story. But for me the hook was modern American soldiers from earth go essentially to the past but I another world. In that aspect this series had a lot of potential. I appreciate less info dumps on the magical technical side of things. I want more progress for Erick and Rugrat but also Alva's military and there inventions. I wish there was more of the small banter like talk from random people like in the other books.
Like remember when Erick and Rugrat we're in the blue lotus but walked up the stairs past that ego obnoxious kid and that ended being a whole mini adventure in of itself. That's what's missing I think. All in all this book should have been longer with more details I think.
December 31, 2021
The cover is very pretty.
It probably took longer to make than the book did. There are so many errors in here it’s frightening. It’s exhausting. It’s also very short compared to others in the series. However, praise be that we actually spend a section of a chapter in the eighth realm, which was more than previous books had going for them. Good work on character development, but it was rather dry with many holes and inconsistencies. MCs seem like three or four people smooshed into one. With how many characters the story shadows, I’m not surprised a few overlapped. There are chunks of text blatantly repeated, and similar to the previous in series, events occurring and people appearing where they have no right to, according to the story. Light example, a wounded woman unable to move in one paragraph suddenly taking up the offensive charge against a beast. I’m glad I got it for free, and it only took a few hours to read through.
Get some beta readers, Mr. Chatfield.
Score:
Plot-3/5
Character development-3/5
Syntax/grammar/formatting-1/5
Consistency/flow- 2/5
It probably took longer to make than the book did. There are so many errors in here it’s frightening. It’s exhausting. It’s also very short compared to others in the series. However, praise be that we actually spend a section of a chapter in the eighth realm, which was more than previous books had going for them. Good work on character development, but it was rather dry with many holes and inconsistencies. MCs seem like three or four people smooshed into one. With how many characters the story shadows, I’m not surprised a few overlapped. There are chunks of text blatantly repeated, and similar to the previous in series, events occurring and people appearing where they have no right to, according to the story. Light example, a wounded woman unable to move in one paragraph suddenly taking up the offensive charge against a beast. I’m glad I got it for free, and it only took a few hours to read through.
Get some beta readers, Mr. Chatfield.
Score:
Plot-3/5
Character development-3/5
Syntax/grammar/formatting-1/5
Consistency/flow- 2/5
February 10, 2022
Waiting for the Rest!
So I’m just going to throw it out there, but where are the other main/sub character stat sheets? I know it’s a lot of information to write out/read through but I’m very curious to know what Rugrat’s stats are and hopefully I’m not the only one!
Other then that minor detail; lol! There were little to no grammar issues, just small stuff through the last couple of books. World building was very good and detailed! Same with character development (hopefully, we’ll get to see some knew love interests in the future). Also might want to work on cliffhangers, this book and some of the ones before it just abruptly ended, which is fine if you’re not knowing how to leave it off and don’t want to give too much away, but it’s not a clean finish. Yes, it makes you want to pick up the next book but then the next book doesn’t really seamlessly pick up where the other just ended. So having a smooth cliffhanger ended would really help with transition.
Overall really great series! I enjoyed books 1-10 and I can’t wait to read about the rest of the realms.
So I’m just going to throw it out there, but where are the other main/sub character stat sheets? I know it’s a lot of information to write out/read through but I’m very curious to know what Rugrat’s stats are and hopefully I’m not the only one!
Other then that minor detail; lol! There were little to no grammar issues, just small stuff through the last couple of books. World building was very good and detailed! Same with character development (hopefully, we’ll get to see some knew love interests in the future). Also might want to work on cliffhangers, this book and some of the ones before it just abruptly ended, which is fine if you’re not knowing how to leave it off and don’t want to give too much away, but it’s not a clean finish. Yes, it makes you want to pick up the next book but then the next book doesn’t really seamlessly pick up where the other just ended. So having a smooth cliffhanger ended would really help with transition.
Overall really great series! I enjoyed books 1-10 and I can’t wait to read about the rest of the realms.
January 2, 2022
KU Review
“This was a fun book. I am glad that I read it. You should try it too.”
As the title says this is a review for Kindle Unlimited and as such is a reflection of my enjoyment of the book and in no way reflects cost to value analysis. I hate trying to define my enjoyment and describe facets of it that would appeal to someone else. It is simply not my style. But for the sake of those fishing for clues:
Character development: good
Game elements: minimal
Harem elements: none
Summary: really if you’re this far in the series why are you reading reviews?
I will happily discuss the book with you on Goodreads if you are so inclined. As always, I am open to debates and arguments, but also vain enough to seek acknowledgement, so feel free to roast me or applaud my efforts. Either is acceptable, because if you are paying attention to me then you are at least considering the book. And THAT my friends is exactly why you see my comments here.
Cheers
“This was a fun book. I am glad that I read it. You should try it too.”
As the title says this is a review for Kindle Unlimited and as such is a reflection of my enjoyment of the book and in no way reflects cost to value analysis. I hate trying to define my enjoyment and describe facets of it that would appeal to someone else. It is simply not my style. But for the sake of those fishing for clues:
Character development: good
Game elements: minimal
Harem elements: none
Summary: really if you’re this far in the series why are you reading reviews?
I will happily discuss the book with you on Goodreads if you are so inclined. As always, I am open to debates and arguments, but also vain enough to seek acknowledgement, so feel free to roast me or applaud my efforts. Either is acceptable, because if you are paying attention to me then you are at least considering the book. And THAT my friends is exactly why you see my comments here.
Cheers
May 4, 2024
Reader Interactive Writing
Yup! Not one of those kindergarten novels for weak minded. The author plants a few story seeds randomly across his books Then vomits out a torrent of jumbled words and occasionally contradicting facts. He challenges interested and superior minds to untangle their own version of story that best fits provided text and explains apparent contradicts and missing explanations.
But honestly I would not play AD&D with someone whose character sheets did not follow consistent level progression. At one point the top of sheet said level 104 and the bottom 78. And that was not just typos as story text also made references to erratic progressions including 'I finally made mid-Master' then a few chapters later whining about being only high Expert unable to make Master.
Yup! Not one of those kindergarten novels for weak minded. The author plants a few story seeds randomly across his books Then vomits out a torrent of jumbled words and occasionally contradicting facts. He challenges interested and superior minds to untangle their own version of story that best fits provided text and explains apparent contradicts and missing explanations.
But honestly I would not play AD&D with someone whose character sheets did not follow consistent level progression. At one point the top of sheet said level 104 and the bottom 78. And that was not just typos as story text also made references to erratic progressions including 'I finally made mid-Master' then a few chapters later whining about being only high Expert unable to make Master.
December 28, 2021
Great continuation to the series
I enjoyed the book alot, managing to read it all in one day even with lifes interuptions. The book wrapped up a few plot points and ofcourse raise more but it left me wondering if this should have been a two parter like the other upper realm books. There are several points where background events happen and are just explained with x did y because z... and they are events that i would have like to read more about (dont want to give specifics becuase spoilers...)
As a one parter it tells a great story from start to finish, an interesting adventure with a good mix of small and large scale fights. We also see some character growth which is always good, and a interesting set up for the next book - which I eagerly await!
I enjoyed the book alot, managing to read it all in one day even with lifes interuptions. The book wrapped up a few plot points and ofcourse raise more but it left me wondering if this should have been a two parter like the other upper realm books. There are several points where background events happen and are just explained with x did y because z... and they are events that i would have like to read more about (dont want to give specifics becuase spoilers...)
As a one parter it tells a great story from start to finish, an interesting adventure with a good mix of small and large scale fights. We also see some character growth which is always good, and a interesting set up for the next book - which I eagerly await!
November 9, 2025
A continuation of high drama and suspense. You know how you know that the main character is going to prevail, but still, you sweat it. I was on pins and needles with Rugrat and Erik having their 'disability' for such a large portion of this book. I'm glad this part is back on track.
Kind of a sad ending. Erik meets a super powerful being, who is only trying to help. And he gets cocky like he did in the first two books. I don't know. That just didn't set well with me. My perception of Erik is that he has matured past that point.
On a positive note: I only picked up one sneer in the whole book! Yeah!
Kind of a sad ending. Erik meets a super powerful being, who is only trying to help. And he gets cocky like he did in the first two books. I don't know. That just didn't set well with me. My perception of Erik is that he has matured past that point.
On a positive note: I only picked up one sneer in the whole book! Yeah!
December 30, 2021
Good but short, and a very abrupt ending.
Just like the title says. I enjoyed this one, because it was nice to focus more on Eric and Rugrat this go round. But they spent a huge chunk of the book crippled which sucked to read. We get some cool teases about the future and find out some big details that have been a long time coming. Annnnnd the story just abruptly ends. Like not even at a good spot, just period and done. Also being a shorter book than the rest of the series it was over too soon. Hopefully the next books will be both longer, and wrapped up better.
Just like the title says. I enjoyed this one, because it was nice to focus more on Eric and Rugrat this go round. But they spent a huge chunk of the book crippled which sucked to read. We get some cool teases about the future and find out some big details that have been a long time coming. Annnnnd the story just abruptly ends. Like not even at a good spot, just period and done. Also being a shorter book than the rest of the series it was over too soon. Hopefully the next books will be both longer, and wrapped up better.
January 31, 2022
really really good
Have chain read the 10 books in the series (so far). Really, really enjoyed it. The MC’s have advanced quickly, but painfully. They have cultivated their bodies, experienced setbacks and recovered more than once. The’ve gained many allies and warriors to combat numerous powerful enemies who want to take away their stuff. All told l have thoroughly enjoyed this series snd am looking forward to the release of the next installment. I will also check out the author’s other works.
Have chain read the 10 books in the series (so far). Really, really enjoyed it. The MC’s have advanced quickly, but painfully. They have cultivated their bodies, experienced setbacks and recovered more than once. The’ve gained many allies and warriors to combat numerous powerful enemies who want to take away their stuff. All told l have thoroughly enjoyed this series snd am looking forward to the release of the next installment. I will also check out the author’s other works.
February 5, 2022
Finally we learn and verify the purpose of the Ten Realms
Read on to learn more, I’m not gonna ruin the story for you!
It is a wild ride as Alva and their lords take steps to enter the higher realms with allies. And like everything in the Ten Realms, their plans go to shit and everything gets FUBAR. Oh and there’s dragons in this sub-realm the lords and special team one visit with the Sha. Right as a civil war starts with a coup that tries to kill Lords West and Rodriguez as well as the current Sha leader, the Marshal.
Read on to learn more, I’m not gonna ruin the story for you!
It is a wild ride as Alva and their lords take steps to enter the higher realms with allies. And like everything in the Ten Realms, their plans go to shit and everything gets FUBAR. Oh and there’s dragons in this sub-realm the lords and special team one visit with the Sha. Right as a civil war starts with a coup that tries to kill Lords West and Rodriguez as well as the current Sha leader, the Marshal.
February 8, 2022
good plot, needs a last round of editing
Good plot as usual, just the normal minor grammatical issues and awkward sentence structure like the other books. Not too bad, but it distracted me in several places when I had to stop and reread a sentence.
I liked that our two MCs go off on more adventures in this one, and we learn some more ten realms lore. Only thing worth mentioning here is perhaps that, the ending was rather abrupt. I turned the page fully expecting another chapter of wrap up, but the book was just… done. It felt like I missed the last few pages something.
Good plot as usual, just the normal minor grammatical issues and awkward sentence structure like the other books. Not too bad, but it distracted me in several places when I had to stop and reread a sentence.
I liked that our two MCs go off on more adventures in this one, and we learn some more ten realms lore. Only thing worth mentioning here is perhaps that, the ending was rather abrupt. I turned the page fully expecting another chapter of wrap up, but the book was just… done. It felt like I missed the last few pages something.
September 11, 2022
Way to Ramp Thing Up!
Just when you think thinks couldn't get more interesting, Michael Chatfield's imagination of Life experiences keep hoping his game! Love the improvements in weapon designs and potential power as well as the higher level of beasts to be faced. I just continued to be awed! I recommend this book and series to anyone who loves video games, intricate sub stories, and the potential each character has to become stronger, better equipped to fight for what is most important...family!
Just when you think thinks couldn't get more interesting, Michael Chatfield's imagination of Life experiences keep hoping his game! Love the improvements in weapon designs and potential power as well as the higher level of beasts to be faced. I just continued to be awed! I recommend this book and series to anyone who loves video games, intricate sub stories, and the potential each character has to become stronger, better equipped to fight for what is most important...family!
September 25, 2022
This review is for the author specifically
Michael! Please, for the love of the writer gods, figure out one name for your creatures and stick with it. Most of your misspellings and inconsistencies through the other books I can look past but the "giant creatures" that accompanied the Rin were initially referred to as Behir in chapter 9. Then in the beginning of chapter 11 they were referred to as Benir, and then after the first break and from then on referred to as Berin. Figure out what you're going to call things and stick with it.
Michael! Please, for the love of the writer gods, figure out one name for your creatures and stick with it. Most of your misspellings and inconsistencies through the other books I can look past but the "giant creatures" that accompanied the Rin were initially referred to as Behir in chapter 9. Then in the beginning of chapter 11 they were referred to as Benir, and then after the first break and from then on referred to as Berin. Figure out what you're going to call things and stick with it.
December 27, 2022
Thank you for listening to your readers!
I'm glad I gave it another chance. The author removes all the logistics and gun p*** and re-focus on the cultivating and crafting parts. We even get some more world building that explains what the ten realms are.
Long story short, if you are reading the review on the 10th book in the series you are probably in the same state as I was, wondering if it's worth it to keep going with this series, so I'm glad to say that yes, it is!
4/5 glad I gave It another shot.
I'm glad I gave it another chance. The author removes all the logistics and gun p*** and re-focus on the cultivating and crafting parts. We even get some more world building that explains what the ten realms are.
Long story short, if you are reading the review on the 10th book in the series you are probably in the same state as I was, wondering if it's worth it to keep going with this series, so I'm glad to say that yes, it is!
4/5 glad I gave It another shot.
February 22, 2023
There's something good to be said about a tight book. This one has a lot less massive realm MilFantasy battles and a lot more Rugrat and Erik exploring a dangerous subsection of the 7th realm.
Broken from the previous book, trying to learn elements, fighting dragons, and navigating annoying Sect politics is just what the Master Healer ordered.
Maybe it didn't hurt that the novel was short and sweet and had a lot less divergence to it. I had a much better time in this one than I have in the last four.
So, good deal!
Broken from the previous book, trying to learn elements, fighting dragons, and navigating annoying Sect politics is just what the Master Healer ordered.
Maybe it didn't hurt that the novel was short and sweet and had a lot less divergence to it. I had a much better time in this one than I have in the last four.
So, good deal!
April 26, 2023
Lords, Heros, Seriously Injured Earthers
Eric and Rugrat are seriously injured from the dungeon core fragments in their bodies and can't use their abilities for very long. They both feel angry about their injuries and how all the Alvns are trying to help them, but holding them "safe" from themselves.
Fighting with the Sha in the hidden valley realm and a Coup has accured in the Sha association and Eric & Rugrat are caught in the middle.
Good fights throughout the whole book
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Eric and Rugrat are seriously injured from the dungeon core fragments in their bodies and can't use their abilities for very long. They both feel angry about their injuries and how all the Alvns are trying to help them, but holding them "safe" from themselves.
Fighting with the Sha in the hidden valley realm and a Coup has accured in the Sha association and Eric & Rugrat are caught in the middle.
Good fights throughout the whole book
Read in 3 days
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