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The Game of Gods #2
The Death of Champions
The gods have begun to change Earth, leaving humanity confused and desperate.
Charles and Alli have managed to survive the first week of the apocalypse, unfortunately for them, it isn't over yet. The changes to the world are still ongoing and new monsters are being born. For Charles the only thing that matters is finding his sister, but what happens after?
The enemies of humanity are revealed and begin to unite under the banner of enemy gods.
Champions stand on both sides of the field and it is time for some to die.
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First published October 15, 2019
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Joshua Kern
38 books69 followersMy name is Joshua Kern and I am an anxiety riddled individual who is trying to write for a living. I've always loved reading and the escape books provide from everyday life. I've always wanted to be a writer and have finally decided to take the plunge.I am currently writing several series that span a few different genres from GameLit, to Fantasy to even a bit of Romance.
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I was born in a little town situated somewhere in Ohio and raised in an even smaller town some place in Colorado. I attended University for a time, where I discovered that while I enjoyed Electrical Engineering and Computer Science my true passion lay in writing. I live primarily in Colorado but have been known to move around as the need arises. When not writing, I enjoy riding motorcycles, reading anything I can get my hands on, and anime.
Connect with Joshua Kern here:
As well as at:
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I was born in a little town situated somewhere in Ohio and raised in an even smaller town some place in Colorado. I attended University for a time, where I discovered that while I enjoyed Electrical Engineering and Computer Science my true passion lay in writing. I live primarily in Colorado but have been known to move around as the need arises. When not writing, I enjoy riding motorcycles, reading anything I can get my hands on, and anime.
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July 2, 2022
What a twist! The series just got better it's so exciting!!
October 18, 2019
Best ever
I get it's a 5 of 5 Stars it is really good I can't wait for the third book come out hope it comes out soon I really enjoyed how how everything is flowed together
I get it's a 5 of 5 Stars it is really good I can't wait for the third book come out hope it comes out soon I really enjoyed how how everything is flowed together
October 20, 2019
Right now this definitely one of my favorite on going series unfortunately it feels like it has been over looked and is extremely underrated largely due to the fact that around the same time the first book came out another book with a similar setting in the same genre came out and seems to have completely over shadowed it. I love that series as well it's definitely another favorite and both are highly enjoyable. I really wish more people would take the time to read this one as well though. Both series take some inspiration from some of the same sources but are handled in different ways. This series stands out largely in that the main characters aren't the selfless hero types that people hope they would be in such a situation trying to save everyone and make everyone stronger but instead are more like an average person largely only caring about those they hold dear to themselves or people who are in front of them right now. This second book introduces a lot of character growth into the main core of characters and introduces some new ones. The story is a solid continuation of the first book and if you've read any of the others other work you can see the growth they themselves have made as an author as well. The book is very polished and well thought out. The characters themselves are troubled and in some cases damaged relating to normal people in a way many don't. Overall I highly recommend this book especially if you enjoy this genre. This series has more than enough to stand on it's own and I hope others can come to appreciate it as well.
October 23, 2019
Absolutely loving this series
Another great book in this series, I love the complex characters in this series. A lot happens in this book including some settlement management which I always love in LitRPG hoping to see more of that happen in the next book.
Another great book in this series, I love the complex characters in this series. A lot happens in this book including some settlement management which I always love in LitRPG hoping to see more of that happen in the next book.
April 10, 2020
A good addition to the series
I'm enjoying this series. I like the characters, though the progression seems a bit fast. The story almost felt like 2 different books put together with how much happened. Its fast paced in a weird way but not disruptively so. I'll definitely read the next book.
I'm enjoying this series. I like the characters, though the progression seems a bit fast. The story almost felt like 2 different books put together with how much happened. Its fast paced in a weird way but not disruptively so. I'll definitely read the next book.
October 30, 2019
Good Storyline; Wretched Editing
The storyline continues to be interesting. However, the quality of the writing and editing is abysmal (and is the main reason for the low score). If you are okay reading books that have extensive grammatical errors and a lack of editing, and if you enjoy storylines of post-apocalyptic LITRPG, then you won't have a problem. If you want a clean and well edited book without errors that you need to correct mentally while you are reading (or if you cannot ignore them or if they distract you from the book as a whole), you really should pass on purchasing the book.
The storyline continues to be interesting. However, the quality of the writing and editing is abysmal (and is the main reason for the low score). If you are okay reading books that have extensive grammatical errors and a lack of editing, and if you enjoy storylines of post-apocalyptic LITRPG, then you won't have a problem. If you want a clean and well edited book without errors that you need to correct mentally while you are reading (or if you cannot ignore them or if they distract you from the book as a whole), you really should pass on purchasing the book.
September 27, 2021
2.5 stars.
Once again, super awkward dialogue and the over explanation of every thought and motivation made this a bit difficult to read. Then there were the issues with punctuation. Many places, just an added comma would have made it so much easier to understand. My final complaint is the repeated use of Deus Ex Machina to get the character out of any situation. What is the point of developing any abilities at all if you are just going to pull a new OP one out of nowhere just in the nick of time?
Still interested enough in the story to pick up the next one. Just barely. Hopefully the above things get better in the future.
Once again, super awkward dialogue and the over explanation of every thought and motivation made this a bit difficult to read. Then there were the issues with punctuation. Many places, just an added comma would have made it so much easier to understand. My final complaint is the repeated use of Deus Ex Machina to get the character out of any situation. What is the point of developing any abilities at all if you are just going to pull a new OP one out of nowhere just in the nick of time?
Still interested enough in the story to pick up the next one. Just barely. Hopefully the above things get better in the future.
March 1, 2020
Meh
A self-proclaimed idiot main character continues to do idiotic things. Not sure why the author of thought an idiot that was also socially retarded needed to be further gimped by the gods and thought that would be entertaining. Is already crap world. Now add crap main characters. The first 50% of the book was not entertaining. The second half of the book what's 30 building. The final 5% of the book was the big battle and for some reason the idiot main character was fighting outside the wall.
A self-proclaimed idiot main character continues to do idiotic things. Not sure why the author of thought an idiot that was also socially retarded needed to be further gimped by the gods and thought that would be entertaining. Is already crap world. Now add crap main characters. The first 50% of the book was not entertaining. The second half of the book what's 30 building. The final 5% of the book was the big battle and for some reason the idiot main character was fighting outside the wall.
November 18, 2019
Much better than the first one
Almost didn't read this, liked the story of the first book but not the characters, this was much better, the mc is still quirky, but much less so, and with a little explanation was much more palatable. Still a decent storyline and this was way better than the first book in the series.
Almost didn't read this, liked the story of the first book but not the characters, this was much better, the mc is still quirky, but much less so, and with a little explanation was much more palatable. Still a decent storyline and this was way better than the first book in the series.
October 22, 2019
Good story
I'm writing this review because I enjoyed this book. The magic is awesome and it has a lot of potential. It's a little slow for my liking but the character development is solid and interesting
I'm writing this review because I enjoyed this book. The magic is awesome and it has a lot of potential. It's a little slow for my liking but the character development is solid and interesting
January 16, 2020
Great start to an interesting game
Looking forward to seeing where this story goes. Hoping for a bit more rpg stuff. No need to go stay crazy but a bit more would be nice to help explain magic.
Looking forward to seeing where this story goes. Hoping for a bit more rpg stuff. No need to go stay crazy but a bit more would be nice to help explain magic.
April 28, 2020
Great Story
This is the second book to come out in this series and it was excellent. It really helped flesh out the main characters in this series. I'm looking forward to the next book.
This is the second book to come out in this series and it was excellent. It really helped flesh out the main characters in this series. I'm looking forward to the next book.
August 21, 2021
Decent book with a cliffhanger
I’m actually liking the antisocial characters and the story has kept my attention. That being said, I’m not a fan of cliffhangers. Good job otherwise.
I’m actually liking the antisocial characters and the story has kept my attention. That being said, I’m not a fan of cliffhangers. Good job otherwise.
October 21, 2019
Game on
Really enjoying this series so far. Little irritated about how the MC is of course “special” but still fun world and characters. Want to see where this game goes
Really enjoying this series so far. Little irritated about how the MC is of course “special” but still fun world and characters. Want to see where this game goes
October 28, 2019
Great series
Loving these books so far. The first one started kinda slow (they usually do) but this one picked up amazingly. Can't wait for the next.
Loving these books so far. The first one started kinda slow (they usually do) but this one picked up amazingly. Can't wait for the next.
October 31, 2019
Great
A great second book in an interesting series. Can not wait til book 3 is finished. Proof that litrpg doesn’t have to follow the same formulaic approach to be good.
A great second book in an interesting series. Can not wait til book 3 is finished. Proof that litrpg doesn’t have to follow the same formulaic approach to be good.
November 17, 2019
Fun Read
Fun read although a bit of a cliffhanger. The series is a nice quick read so far but looking forward to the 3rd book.
Fun read although a bit of a cliffhanger. The series is a nice quick read so far but looking forward to the 3rd book.
December 3, 2019
Great series
A two book series (so far) that leaves you wanting more! Fingers crossed for book 3! Would recommend if a mmo is your style
A two book series (so far) that leaves you wanting more! Fingers crossed for book 3! Would recommend if a mmo is your style
December 13, 2019
Great read!
Can’t wait until the next one. Love the story and the plot that is unfolding. Likeable characters and easy to follow world building.
Can’t wait until the next one. Love the story and the plot that is unfolding. Likeable characters and easy to follow world building.
February 22, 2020
Great follow up book 5⭐
Love the this book. it's an amazing follow-up the characters growths and base building. Good to see a character that is not perfect.
Love the this book. it's an amazing follow-up the characters growths and base building. Good to see a character that is not perfect.
March 19, 2020
Great Story
This story of a guy and his dog road trip from Denver to Pennsylvania to be with his older sister is fantastic
This story of a guy and his dog road trip from Denver to Pennsylvania to be with his older sister is fantastic
May 8, 2020
Great series
I am really enjoying this different take on an Apocalypse series. I look forward to the next one and wonder where the ARC will go
I am really enjoying this different take on an Apocalypse series. I look forward to the next one and wonder where the ARC will go
May 24, 2020
Good
Not great a lot still left on the table but a few things cleared up with MUCH more left open.
Not great a lot still left on the table but a few things cleared up with MUCH more left open.
July 4, 2020
Very well done
Great story and lots of action enjoyed it very much and will definitely read the next book in the series.
Great story and lots of action enjoyed it very much and will definitely read the next book in the series.
August 3, 2021
Pretty good
It's a fun litrpg book with interesting characters of both genders . Definitely a bit depressing but apocalypses should be .
It's a fun litrpg book with interesting characters of both genders . Definitely a bit depressing but apocalypses should be .
April 24, 2022
meh
Nothing improved froM the first book. Going to give the next a try, but it’s looking like this authors belongs in the DNF pile. If food, it’d be bad gas station food.
Nothing improved froM the first book. Going to give the next a try, but it’s looking like this authors belongs in the DNF pile. If food, it’d be bad gas station food.
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