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Aberrant Farmer #1
One-Armed Beasthunter
Conscription and death. That is the sword of Damocles hanging over every peasant’s head. As the realm gets overrun by bloodthirsty Beasts, every family has to pitch in.
And so, to spare his father and siblings, Ferren offers to be the one from their household to join the king’s army.
The first few months in the garrison are spent learning the basics of combat and going through the training drills. But during an escort mission, Ferren’s convoy is attacked and his right arm ripped off by a ferocious monster.
By some miracle, Ferren survives the ordeal and is sent back home, at the borderlands, to nurse his wounds. How is he going to help on the farm now with just his left hand? Worry begins to settle in, especially with the way his missing limb starts itching and burning.
Soon, he is shocked to find dark purple scales growing on his skin, and his stump getting bigger and bigger by the day. In a matter of a few weeks, a new arm has regrown. But not just any kind of arm. Looks like, somehow, he inherited some of the powers from the Beast he encountered, and he can now change his arm into any tool or weapon he’s familiar with. Not only that, he will learn he can also gain new abilities and forms for his arm by killing more monsters.
Ferren will use his newfound skills to help with the family farm, but also to protect them and the people living nearby as the waves of attacks increase in frequency and intensity. But will that be enough?
And so, to spare his father and siblings, Ferren offers to be the one from their household to join the king’s army.
The first few months in the garrison are spent learning the basics of combat and going through the training drills. But during an escort mission, Ferren’s convoy is attacked and his right arm ripped off by a ferocious monster.
By some miracle, Ferren survives the ordeal and is sent back home, at the borderlands, to nurse his wounds. How is he going to help on the farm now with just his left hand? Worry begins to settle in, especially with the way his missing limb starts itching and burning.
Soon, he is shocked to find dark purple scales growing on his skin, and his stump getting bigger and bigger by the day. In a matter of a few weeks, a new arm has regrown. But not just any kind of arm. Looks like, somehow, he inherited some of the powers from the Beast he encountered, and he can now change his arm into any tool or weapon he’s familiar with. Not only that, he will learn he can also gain new abilities and forms for his arm by killing more monsters.
Ferren will use his newfound skills to help with the family farm, but also to protect them and the people living nearby as the waves of attacks increase in frequency and intensity. But will that be enough?
- GenresFantasy
274 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 8, 2022
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April 7, 2023
The main character is a complete idiot. He is one the densest and the most stupid character I've ever seen with a serious case of hero complex.
Maybe it's not unusual for a teenage country boy who doesn't know anything about the wider world to be like this, but it's just not my cup of tea.
All in all the main character is too immature, annoying and naive to let the reader enjoy the story.
Maybe it's not unusual for a teenage country boy who doesn't know anything about the wider world to be like this, but it's just not my cup of tea.
All in all the main character is too immature, annoying and naive to let the reader enjoy the story.
February 28, 2023
Despite its brevity, this novel is a well-crafted tale with a powerful impact. The story follows Ferren, a member of the powerless majority who is relegated to menial tasks on his farm after losing his arm to a beast on the frontier. However, his missing limb grows back as a beast arm, which is an uncommon twist on the traditional hero trope.
While one might expect Ferren's monstrous limb to be a source of disgust or revulsion, the author manages to skillfully sidestep this issue. Ferren is able to conceal its worst aspects from those around him, making it a non-issue for the most part.
The story is structured traditionally, with a clear beginning, middle, and end, and takes the reader on a journey from amputee to powerful hero. The pacing is well-executed, and the protagonist is relatable and endearing. The magic system is intriguing, though not particularly complex, and the world-building is solid, if not groundbreaking.
Overall, I would recommend "One-Armed Beasthunter" to fans of the fantasy genre who are looking for a quick, action-packed read. While it may not be the most revolutionary story, it is a well-crafted and entertaining one that is sure to leave an impression.
While one might expect Ferren's monstrous limb to be a source of disgust or revulsion, the author manages to skillfully sidestep this issue. Ferren is able to conceal its worst aspects from those around him, making it a non-issue for the most part.
The story is structured traditionally, with a clear beginning, middle, and end, and takes the reader on a journey from amputee to powerful hero. The pacing is well-executed, and the protagonist is relatable and endearing. The magic system is intriguing, though not particularly complex, and the world-building is solid, if not groundbreaking.
Overall, I would recommend "One-Armed Beasthunter" to fans of the fantasy genre who are looking for a quick, action-packed read. While it may not be the most revolutionary story, it is a well-crafted and entertaining one that is sure to leave an impression.
March 12, 2022
Fun and different
This is a fun new series. A little different... Not much to say beyond what the description says. Basically farm boy is conscripted And loses his arm and something Grows back into a new arm that has power. It helps defeat the monsters. one armed fights are a little awkward To read about it And it leaves a glaring weakness of the rest of his body . The New appendage, does it become a problem in the future even though it's been helpful now. There's no love interest in the story but hinted of one by the end of the book. MC is a good guy and just wants to help people and protect them. Nothing wrong with that. There are no mechanisms for the magic or any of the other magics that are described in the book So not very crunchy if you like detail. The story is fun it's very narrow and scope you really don't understand much about the kingdom the world or anything else other than the MC and his immediate family and or neighbors. I would love for the mechanics of the world to be a little more flushed out but that's what future books are for. I will probably be reading the second book If there is one.
This is a fun new series. A little different... Not much to say beyond what the description says. Basically farm boy is conscripted And loses his arm and something Grows back into a new arm that has power. It helps defeat the monsters. one armed fights are a little awkward To read about it And it leaves a glaring weakness of the rest of his body . The New appendage, does it become a problem in the future even though it's been helpful now. There's no love interest in the story but hinted of one by the end of the book. MC is a good guy and just wants to help people and protect them. Nothing wrong with that. There are no mechanisms for the magic or any of the other magics that are described in the book So not very crunchy if you like detail. The story is fun it's very narrow and scope you really don't understand much about the kingdom the world or anything else other than the MC and his immediate family and or neighbors. I would love for the mechanics of the world to be a little more flushed out but that's what future books are for. I will probably be reading the second book If there is one.
April 10, 2022
Action!
At its heart, this is a beautiful tale about a boy and his trusty dog, fighting to survive in a hardened, dangerous world. An excellent read.
At its heart, this is a beautiful tale about a boy and his trusty dog, fighting to survive in a hardened, dangerous world. An excellent read.
March 5, 2022
Not litrpg
The author encase the "forms" of the MC's arm in brackets. That is all the litrpg in this book. There are no stats, no level ups, nothing.
The author encase the "forms" of the MC's arm in brackets. That is all the litrpg in this book. There are no stats, no level ups, nothing.
February 26, 2022
Refreshing
We often read a lot of LITRPG type books and they get over complicated sometimes here is a book that’s just simple rustic and do you relatable. None of us of ever been farmers but you can understand the story this person is going through. It’s nothing over-the-top nothing super fancy super dramatic it’s literally down to earth. I think that’s what make this book so good. It doesn’t over complicate things it tells you a great story he gives you some main character with a great power and you see them live their life with that power he’s still working on a farm for crying out loud.
One issue is it is a bit difficult to understand how someone with just a super bad arm can fight big monsters you think the monster would just roll over him and crash the rest of his body but they don’t. Yes you can argue their strategy human thinking that sort of thing but I still think it’s a bit over the top that a big monster wouldn’t just run him over. That’s easy to look beyond and enjoy a great book.
We often read a lot of LITRPG type books and they get over complicated sometimes here is a book that’s just simple rustic and do you relatable. None of us of ever been farmers but you can understand the story this person is going through. It’s nothing over-the-top nothing super fancy super dramatic it’s literally down to earth. I think that’s what make this book so good. It doesn’t over complicate things it tells you a great story he gives you some main character with a great power and you see them live their life with that power he’s still working on a farm for crying out loud.
One issue is it is a bit difficult to understand how someone with just a super bad arm can fight big monsters you think the monster would just roll over him and crash the rest of his body but they don’t. Yes you can argue their strategy human thinking that sort of thing but I still think it’s a bit over the top that a big monster wouldn’t just run him over. That’s easy to look beyond and enjoy a great book.
February 22, 2022
Book one?
Mistakes: While this was a rather short and fast read it is very well written and edited. Also ends in a way that leaves room for more.
Plot: After having lost an arm to a monster attack a young man finds he has the power to fight back. When his arm grows back and has the power to morph into shapes he knows and the weapons of the monsters he defeated, he realizes he has the power to protect himself and others.
Characters: The MC is interesting. Not sure how he would work in a party with other powered though.
7/10 I'd like a longer story.
Mistakes: While this was a rather short and fast read it is very well written and edited. Also ends in a way that leaves room for more.
Plot: After having lost an arm to a monster attack a young man finds he has the power to fight back. When his arm grows back and has the power to morph into shapes he knows and the weapons of the monsters he defeated, he realizes he has the power to protect himself and others.
Characters: The MC is interesting. Not sure how he would work in a party with other powered though.
7/10 I'd like a longer story.
March 3, 2022
I like it
This is a fun read. The main character is a little dumb and lucky, but you root for him the entire way. He is close to his family and community. Sacrifices himself to protect them and has enough personality to not feel like some noble warrior.
Also, the world feels distinct if a little underdeveloped. Multiple methods of growing "Powers" and a mysterious group named "Beasts" that do not seem like monstrous animals, but more like violent sentiments that grow by eating one another....and possibly humans?
This is a fun read. The main character is a little dumb and lucky, but you root for him the entire way. He is close to his family and community. Sacrifices himself to protect them and has enough personality to not feel like some noble warrior.
Also, the world feels distinct if a little underdeveloped. Multiple methods of growing "Powers" and a mysterious group named "Beasts" that do not seem like monstrous animals, but more like violent sentiments that grow by eating one another....and possibly humans?
April 18, 2022
I liked It but did not like the bait and switch
I really like this although it is so light on the game aspects that it doesn't deserve the LitRPG tag. It seems like it was done as a marketing scheme which is why I took a star off. Don't call it LitRPG then go on to not include at least one gaming mechanic and no... Naming the arm forms in "gaming like" terms is not enough to get a LitRPG tag. This would have gotten 5 stars if it was marketed as a fantasy book and not a LitRPG specific book.
I really like this although it is so light on the game aspects that it doesn't deserve the LitRPG tag. It seems like it was done as a marketing scheme which is why I took a star off. Don't call it LitRPG then go on to not include at least one gaming mechanic and no... Naming the arm forms in "gaming like" terms is not enough to get a LitRPG tag. This would have gotten 5 stars if it was marketed as a fantasy book and not a LitRPG specific book.
September 23, 2022
Interesting story with a protagonist who got himself a nice power.
My only critique is the silver wolf's justification for why it keeps following the protagonist. It's a pretty lame one. I guess there might be a good reason, but so far, that "becuase you are interesting and I'm bored" stuff is just a mood killer. This could have been done better. It feels as if the author wasn't sure what to use as an excuse here, so the most boring one was picked to keep the deeper plot a secret or so.
Anyways, otherwise, the story is quite good and the adventures so far were nice page-turners.
March 13, 2023
The problems with this book start and end with character work. The characters in this book have very little in the way of personality and feel like underdeveloped puppets who exist only for the plot to play out. It stopped me from getting invested in the story and therefore I couldn't finish this book.
It gets an extra star because outside of this issue I think the book was doing a decent job. It had an interesting concept, a decent writing style, and were the characters improved this is a story I'd happily give another go. As it is though, I just couldn't stick with it.
It gets an extra star because outside of this issue I think the book was doing a decent job. It had an interesting concept, a decent writing style, and were the characters improved this is a story I'd happily give another go. As it is though, I just couldn't stick with it.
March 30, 2023
I had my eye on trying this for a while. I hope it's well written.
This reminds me of the old prototype game, where the protagonist can turn his body into weapons. There was an anime named parasyte that had a similar premise.
This turned out to be well written, and the story was enjoyable enough. There wasn't any normal stupidity that annoyed me in similar books to this (young adult gains powers).
I'm willing to pick up the sequel. I hope they don't introduce some romance subplot and turn the story to shit.
3/5 Stars
This reminds me of the old prototype game, where the protagonist can turn his body into weapons. There was an anime named parasyte that had a similar premise.
This turned out to be well written, and the story was enjoyable enough. There wasn't any normal stupidity that annoyed me in similar books to this (young adult gains powers).
I'm willing to pick up the sequel. I hope they don't introduce some romance subplot and turn the story to shit.
3/5 Stars
October 13, 2023
interesting concept
The ‘system’ isn’t clearly defined. I’m not entirely sure there is one. But there are a lot of people with various abilities/powers/skills running around…elsewhere.
Normally the lack of information would be a problem. But it is in keeping with the MC’s station: peasant living on the edge of the kingdom. Then, pikeman in a peasant levy. Not a focus of education, generally.
I am interested in a sequel. It is well written.
The ‘system’ isn’t clearly defined. I’m not entirely sure there is one. But there are a lot of people with various abilities/powers/skills running around…elsewhere.
Normally the lack of information would be a problem. But it is in keeping with the MC’s station: peasant living on the edge of the kingdom. Then, pikeman in a peasant levy. Not a focus of education, generally.
I am interested in a sequel. It is well written.
February 15, 2022
Most Excellent Tale
Truly enjoyable blend of adventure ,danger and fascinating people. I enjoyed the slight oblivious mess of our hero and the also the possibilities inherent in his partnership with his beast ally. Wings to the authors writing speed and loud kudos to the ears. Tin next time.
Truly enjoyable blend of adventure ,danger and fascinating people. I enjoyed the slight oblivious mess of our hero and the also the possibilities inherent in his partnership with his beast ally. Wings to the authors writing speed and loud kudos to the ears. Tin next time.
February 26, 2022
Well, THAT was unexpected.
Well, here's another gem for the genre. I loved the action, I loved how the mc always took on a situation head on, but thought it through. I loved his abilities, it really reminded me of the game Prototype, which is one of my favorite series ever! My one and only complaint, was that it ended, but with more than enough room for a sequel. Well done.
Well, here's another gem for the genre. I loved the action, I loved how the mc always took on a situation head on, but thought it through. I loved his abilities, it really reminded me of the game Prototype, which is one of my favorite series ever! My one and only complaint, was that it ended, but with more than enough room for a sequel. Well done.
February 27, 2022
This is a good start.
It has an interesting set up, potentially well developed characters and conflict with options to build upon. Although I would like to see more impact from what is occurring. There is a lack of interaction between Fer and those he saves. How the kingdom feels about what he is becoming. This has a lot of potential.
It has an interesting set up, potentially well developed characters and conflict with options to build upon. Although I would like to see more impact from what is occurring. There is a lack of interaction between Fer and those he saves. How the kingdom feels about what he is becoming. This has a lot of potential.
March 4, 2022
KU Review
Pretty fun and definitely unique. I’m not sure then handful of interface inserts qualify it as litrpg but it’s a good story even without the gamification. Maybe it will flesh out more in the sequels.
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.
Pretty fun and definitely unique. I’m not sure then handful of interface inserts qualify it as litrpg but it’s a good story even without the gamification. Maybe it will flesh out more in the sequels.
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.
April 4, 2022
One of my new favorite books
I have to say that this book caught me at the beginning and just kept pulling me through to the end. I was really sorry to see it end , and not to find a sequel (yet). Wonderful characters that you can invest in. A storyline that gives you ups and downs, action and rest times, and a really wonderful family that will touch your heart.
Awesome read.
I have to say that this book caught me at the beginning and just kept pulling me through to the end. I was really sorry to see it end , and not to find a sequel (yet). Wonderful characters that you can invest in. A storyline that gives you ups and downs, action and rest times, and a really wonderful family that will touch your heart.
Awesome read.
August 4, 2022
I wasn’t expecting to like this book as much as I did. But, I was in for a pleasant surprise and ended up gobbling *wink* it up. What really had me liking this book is the MC’s relationship with Saer (especially) and his family. I didn’t get annoyed with the MC, which is common place for me now n’ days. Great work and I’m looking forward to the next.
March 11, 2022
good first book
Solid entry into what looks to be an interesting world. Author built a solid foundation. First book does a good job of setting the scene and introducing the world concepts. Look forward to seeing how everything builds from here.
Solid entry into what looks to be an interesting world. Author built a solid foundation. First book does a good job of setting the scene and introducing the world concepts. Look forward to seeing how everything builds from here.
March 18, 2022
Enjoyable read
I enjoyed this book. it has a protagonist with interesting transformation powers and some decent world building to it.
Looking forward to see more from this author and this series.
I enjoyed this book. it has a protagonist with interesting transformation powers and some decent world building to it.
Looking forward to see more from this author and this series.
March 19, 2022
Good story
This story has an interesting premise that was enjoyable to follow. I am a stats geek and wish this work had a stat system to track levels. Well written story and I am looking forward more episodes.
This story has an interesting premise that was enjoyable to follow. I am a stats geek and wish this work had a stat system to track levels. Well written story and I am looking forward more episodes.
February 6, 2023
great book
I really enjoyed the story so far mc isn’t overpowered goes through some struggles in combat and you can see his struggle to protect not just his own life but all he loves !
I really enjoyed the story so far mc isn’t overpowered goes through some struggles in combat and you can see his struggle to protect not just his own life but all he loves !
April 25, 2023
One-armed beasthunter book1
This book started out differently than most of this type LitRPG book.The author has a very unique way of building the characters and plot that are different. Fun to read.
This book started out differently than most of this type LitRPG book.The author has a very unique way of building the characters and plot that are different. Fun to read.
September 13, 2025
ummm wow
So this was way out there haha! Not what was expecting but I won’t give that away. It was definitely very interesting and kept me from going to bed till I finished it. Can’t wait to read the next book. Definitely recommend!
So this was way out there haha! Not what was expecting but I won’t give that away. It was definitely very interesting and kept me from going to bed till I finished it. Can’t wait to read the next book. Definitely recommend!
September 16, 2025
It’s the classic tale of a farm boy who discovers he’s immensely powerful, but weirder and much more adrenaline-fuelled. I loved the desert setting and the increasingly monstrous foes that Fer fights against. Aside from a few typos, this was damn near perfect.
February 17, 2022
really outstanding.
Really great story. I did not go into it thinking much but it has a great slice of life and adventure aspect to it. Definitely excited to read the next one.
Really great story. I did not go into it thinking much but it has a great slice of life and adventure aspect to it. Definitely excited to read the next one.
February 26, 2022
Great book
Great book I can't wait to read the next book in the series I would recommend this author to anyone
Great book I can't wait to read the next book in the series I would recommend this author to anyone
March 2, 2022
Great reading
I liked the story because it wasn't all over the place and you could understand it and look forward to reading more.
I liked the story because it wasn't all over the place and you could understand it and look forward to reading more.
March 2, 2022
Interesting story
A interesting story not your normal hero like character but a young man befriended by a Best and becoming like one
A interesting story not your normal hero like character but a young man befriended by a Best and becoming like one
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