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“MAY ALL THAT YOU WISH TO PROTECT BURN TO ASHES…”

Having witnessed the staggering power of the Shadow Monarch, Jinwoo can’t wait to level up and reach those heights, and what better way to do so than to mobilize his army of soldiers against an S-rank dungeon’s worth of giants? Saving a country abandoned by the rest of the world has its benefits—international renown, the expansion of his guild, an invitation to the most prestigious hunter conference in the world—but perhaps the most unexpected bonus is a run-in with another Monarch who brings not-so-welcome tidings. If he’s to be believed, a war is coming that not even Jinwoo is strong enough to stop…

272 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 13, 2022

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1,061 reviews116 followers
April 15, 2024
Rating 3 stars

Underwhelming again and a bit confusing I wasn't sure who the Villains Were supposed to be to be honest. Who's evil the monarchs OR the rulers? I guess I'll have to keep reading to find out! I am so obsessed with this series although objectively It's nothing special, it's a bit like chocolate you can't get enough of it! I will be sad to see the end of this series but I am also quite curious about how it Will unfold. Ready for the next book. Here we go.
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42 reviews
June 8, 2025
The lore expansion in books 5 and 6 and jinwoos emotional growth and depth is exactly what I had been missing from this series as a whole. Two books left and I don’t want it to end 😭
1 review
June 10, 2025
This book adds the right amount of information on the monarch and the coming war with the shadow monarch.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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450 reviews2 followers
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July 19, 2025
The book is getting into some heavy lore now. Its not just hype and aura moments, its now telling the bigger picture.
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Author 41 books72 followers
October 28, 2025
Un poco más lento que otros. Ya cuando me había acostumbrado a la velocidad.
Profile Image for Connor French.
105 reviews
March 3, 2025
Ohhhh things are starting to heat up! Other players in the board and the lore is being revealed. Excited to see what happens but sad to approach the end.
12 reviews
February 21, 2023
I enjoy the series but I do feel as though the Monarch storyline came a little bit out of left field. Sort of feels like we are departing from the original plot because the author has run out of content regarding the first plot line arc. Looking forward to seeing how Jinwoo retains his humanity while also continuing to grow stronger for what is to come.
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447 reviews
April 7, 2023
A fast, exciting read that passes much too quickly. Things are really heating up now!
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2,210 reviews2 followers
July 26, 2024
This is a great series and is extremely popular in my school.
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798 reviews54 followers
May 16, 2025
5 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Since you died because you were so selfish, why don't we call you Greed?"

Solo Leveling Volume 6 is the sixth instalment in the portal fantasy series by the same name. Written in third person POV, we continue to follow Jinwoo Sung who has vastly changed from the weak E level hunter he was in book one. Now the all-powerful Shadow Monarch, Jinwoo is looking to test his limits and use his army...and there just so happens to be a country in need. Yet as Jinwoo seeks out the thrill of the hunt the political landscape centers around him. In addition a war seems to be looming and it becomes clear Jinwoo is not as alone as he once thought...

As I have mentioned before, I devoured this series over the course of three days and am only now writing my reviews (currently reading the manhwas now). I love this series and here are some of the reasons I loved book six:

1. THE LORE just keeps getting better and better - we're finally getting into understanding more about why Jinwoo is what he is and how to play in the larger scheme.
2. New monsters that drew my attention - I love seeing the monster become more complex and advanced and we get some pretty fascinating ones here.
3. Jinwoo being a one man nation and just WINNING - one of the reasons this series is so good is Jinwoo's lone wolf vibe and seeing him become a state of his own and the world being desperate to have some time for him is so much fun.
4. The USA Conference was everything I wanted - I love the expanding of the universe but also the tension and insanity of this scene had me in its grips.
5. The one liner Jinwoo gave to Greed (if you know, you know) - no notes
6. The feelings I got when something BIG happened - I cried and if you love these characters and stories you may, too.

And that's all folks! Go read this series!
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204 reviews1 follower
July 27, 2025
Maybe I read the translation that's why a bit confusing on the level differences between "kaisar" and "raja". so seong jin woo is raja, then is raja higher level than kaisar?

The story telling is a bit confusing. The scenes that was meant to give hints to unravel the mystery, are all over the place, lots of bit and pieces, so it is difficult for me to combine it to create some theory. Maybe I'm just too dumb.

However, I still enjoy reading the story. As usual, I just skip the cofusion and enjoy the progress. I don't need to know everything now.

so, currently the actor who will play Seong jin woo in the live action had been announced. I am oke with the choice Byeon Woo-seok. Although I think the acting is quite average based on some of his kdrama that I watched, but I think he still can play this character well.
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272 reviews27 followers
January 20, 2025
Another fun installment. For the first time I'm starting to see the arc of this series expand. And as I said in the last book I actually wasn't having a problem with the limited scope of the arc. As far as I'm concerned this could end in two more books and I think it would be excellent.

So this volume starts with Jinwoo going to Japan for the Giants, we get a bit of info from a new type of character related to said Giants. Then we have Jinwoo in America including a fight with a national level hunter. Then we have a new monarch and the death of a beloved side character. We end with a new enemy that's actually strong enough not to be basically a one punch victim.
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1,147 reviews12 followers
May 29, 2025
Jinho is so loyal to Jinwoo - demonstrated through his actions in Japan and America here. I like that these events ended up in the same volume; it highlights their brotherly bond.

The way the international guild conference is written has many points that remind me this novel is not meant to be realistic, but rather is about making one guy the most OP ever with no consequences for his actions. Oop.

Meanwhile, the hunt for the top hunters has started, and I'm once again upset about Go Gunhee.
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280 reviews
December 6, 2024
Hope, Rage and Sadness

Memorable moments
-Starting out with seeing the people of Japan struggle yet some maintain their principles even in the face of death
-Jinwoo coming in to become the beacon of light with his army of shadows.
-Seeing what a Monarch can do to top ranked hunter
-Rage over Jinho's torture and seeing the true power as Jinwoo beats up Thomas
-Seeing that Chairman Go did host a ruler.
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312 reviews4 followers
January 20, 2025
Well, as a non-korean speaker, I really wish the author had used more distinct names for the two friends who run the guild together. Wait, is he talking about Jinwoo or Jinho? I can't tell, I can only guess based on context. The one who calls the other "boss" must be Jinjo. This only really applies to the audible version.
760 reviews4 followers
February 25, 2025
Not sure how I feel about this

A lot of action. But also a lot of politics (bleh).

More twists have been revealed.

And Jinwoo is definitely a better person than me. After finding my best friend in that state, I would have given America and the conference a big old' finger and gone home.

Have fun!!
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562 reviews6 followers
April 24, 2025
Termina justo en una parte importante.

Hay algo que no me esta gustando y que se ve bastante en este tomo y es que parece que cualquier otro cazador es un inútil.

Todos dependen de Jinwoo como si fuera el único cazador del mundo. Es el más fuerte (eso no se discute) pero eso no impide que los otros puedan luchar y brillar, lo cual no se percibe así.
Profile Image for Andrew.
112 reviews
June 2, 2025
4/5 - Great installment of Solo Leveling. There seems to be much higher stakes in this one, which was fun to see. The battle/action scenes were well written. They were also more abundant in this one. I wish there would be a bit more on the relationship building side, but I guess this just isn't that type of book.
126 reviews
July 2, 2025
I felt like so much happened in this book! The world continues to expand, we're getting more hints of the upcoming war and exploring outside of Korea and getting a glimpse of other renowned hunters! I liked what this one explored and I am eagerly anticipating where the last two novels will take the story!

I can't say much without giving away anything, but the progression is not disappointing!
16 reviews
April 2, 2025
Wow

I am absolutely happy with the series. It knows what it is, sticks to it and does it phenomenally. It provides depth when needed, but is ultimately an action-filled power fantasy. Jinwoo Sung is great as a protagonist.
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3,223 reviews
August 4, 2025
I think I have officially stopped understanding what is happening. So many characters. Annnd, maybe I sped up the audio too much- who can say? I still want to see it through, but I'm not sure if I'm going to get as much out of it at this point.
358 reviews6 followers
November 28, 2024
This was ok but less fun than the previous books as the story arc continues and the threat to the world becomes more apparent
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715 reviews1 follower
January 8, 2025
THIS. BOOK. WAS. SO. GOOD. Angry-Momma-Bear Jinwoo was so fun to read!!!! I also really appreciate that things aren't stalling overall plot wise, we are still going to full steam ahead.
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