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A Dream of Wings & Flame
- A LitRPG Adventure
- By: Cale Plamann
- Narrated by: Neil Hellegers
- Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 615
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 497
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 496
Kobolds cower at the bottom of the food chain, forced to eke out a meager existence in the most wretched of caves. Most have made peace with their lot in life; one of eating scraps and carrion. They hide and run from predators, delaying the inevitable day when they aren't fast or sneaky enough to make their escape. But not Samazzar. Sam is different from other Kobold pups.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Authors, take notes!
- By Client d'Amazon on 11-06-22
- A Dream of Wings & Flame
- A LitRPG Adventure
- By: Cale Plamann
- Narrated by: Neil Hellegers
An Underdog (UnderKobold?) Story
Reviewed: 02-07-23
What would life be like if you were the bottom of the food chain of the fantasy world? How would you perceive life? What would you do to stay alive? This book looks at life through the lens of the lovable, but weak, Kobold. Sam is our main character and he is determined to prove he is more than his stature. That he really is what his bloodline comes from. The narration was fantastic, but the book suffered from pacing issues at times. The book did pick up near the end, but it struggled a little to get there. If you like fantasy with a unique take on characters or you really like Kobolds this is a book for you.
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Dawn's Light
- Sol Saga, Book 1
- By: Hunter Blain
- Narrated by: Phil Thron
- Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 129
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 102
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Story4 out of 5 stars 101
As Human civilization approaches interstellar and even interdimensional travel, a lone being, Sol, arrives on our planet. Hailing from an advanced society dedicated to ushering our world into a future of peace. After stepping through the one-way portal, Sol discovers an unexpected side effect that this universe has on his body—power befitting those we mere humans call superheroes.
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1 out of 5 stars
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I really wanted to like this…
- By AJ on 11-26-22
- Dawn's Light
- Sol Saga, Book 1
- By: Hunter Blain
- Narrated by: Phil Thron
Dawn's Light great read for Superman fans!
Reviewed: 01-03-23
This was a fun take on super heroes. Sol is your typical Superman like character with all the powers and one mysterious weakness. I really enjoyed the way that this book explored the human side of being a super hero. How difficult it can be sometimes for someone with super strength for example to adjust living among people that don't. Mundane things such as opening doors, shaking hands, can end up with people hurt.
The book can be a bit graphic at times in it's violence so be aware of that. Overall enjoyable foray into the super hero genre.
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The Storm's Rage!
- A LitRPG Adventure (Age of Doom, Book 1)
- By: A.R. Holloway
- Narrated by: Michael Kramer
- Length: 14 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 50
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 41
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 41
The Orcs of Scell live a hard and dangerous life. Plagued by constant infighting among the clans, outside raiders and pirates, and worse. It is a life that allows no growth as a people. One Orc sought a way out of the cycle of social decay, but at great cost.... His head was taken, and his eldest son, Thun, was sent off to learn with humans. Now Thun, trapped between and shunned by two worlds, returns to find his clan near ruin and his kind living worse than ever. Driven by his father's dream, Thun will fight to unite the Orcs and save his people. No matter what it takes.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Surprising and refreshing take on Lit RPG.
- By Chrisenberry' on 08-12-22
- The Storm's Rage!
- A LitRPG Adventure (Age of Doom, Book 1)
- By: A.R. Holloway
- Narrated by: Michael Kramer
If Classic WoW was a LitRPG
Reviewed: 09-18-22
I enjoyed this story. The performance by Michael Kramer was as always top notch. The story told from the point of view of an Orc was a fun change and I found myself really connecting to the characters. It really feels like this could have taken place in Azeroth and I really liked that as Warcraft has some of my favorite lore. Highly recommend this to fans of LitRPGs or fans of Warcraft.
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Steamforged Sorcery
- Steamforged Sorcery, Book 1
- By: Actus
- Narrated by: Peter Berkrot
- Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 105
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 93
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 93
The Great War ravaged the face of the Earth many years ago. In the years that passed, society rebuilt, mixing machinery and magic to form something new. Angel, a daring adventurer in the pursuit of powerful magic, scours the desert endlessly, in search of ancient magic. When he’s given an offer he can’t refuse, he finds out that he’s not the only one seeking lost knowledge. Others seek the same power, but their methods leave cities razed in acrid smoke and the innocent in their wake. Angel will have to determine just how far he’s willing to go to accomplish his goals.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I love this book so much
- By Nate on 05-24-22
- Steamforged Sorcery
- Steamforged Sorcery, Book 1
- By: Actus
- Narrated by: Peter Berkrot
Mix of Final Fantasy and Zelda Breath of the Wild
Reviewed: 06-16-22
I loved this book. It's world building is amazing and I usually do not enjoy desert settings. It felt like something set in a Final Fantasy game for most of the book and then it suddenly switched to a feeling like Zelda Breath of the Wild. The story is highly entertaining and was one I couldn't stop listening to. Angel is an excellent protagonist and following him on this adventure was well worth the listen. Highly recommended!
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An Unwitting Prince
- A LitRPG Adventure (New Home, Book 1)
- By: Sean Oswald
- Narrated by: Peter Berkrot
- Length: 17 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 408
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 362
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 361
Jackson's class as an Ironwood Monk puts him right in the front line. He gets stronger the more he gets hit and can pass that on to the rest of the team. That is if he can get his mom to actually let him fight. No one, least of all Jackson, fully understands the importance he holds for his family's future or that of all Talos. He will have to navigate challenges both in dungeons and the halls of power if he is to find a new home.
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3 out of 5 stars
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too many povs
- By Jordan on 03-30-22
- An Unwitting Prince
- A LitRPG Adventure (New Home, Book 1)
- By: Sean Oswald
- Narrated by: Peter Berkrot
fun family fantasy litRPG
Reviewed: 05-30-22
I enjoyed this book. The focus on the family was a new take and I found myself wanting to learn more and more about the Nelson's. The book flowed well and I enjoyed the world building and magic system. Character sheets being used but not being in a game was awesome. If you enjoy LitRPGs than this is a good one too check out, especially with the focus on a whole family rather than a single character.
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Blessed Time 3: Dakkora's Legacy
- A LitRPG Adventure
- By: Cale Plamann
- Narrated by: Neil Hellegers
- Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 222
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 195
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 193
When war and nefarious forces split the realms, Micah dives into the breach once more, confident in his stupendous magical power and time magic will keep him and his friends safe. It won't. He fails, and a new enemy with a familiar face has followed him back into the past, wreaking havoc on the timeline. Now Micah's only chance comes in the form of a map, guiding him halfway around the world to the laboratory of the greatest wizard that ever lived.
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2 out of 5 stars
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It completely fell off for me.
- By Margaret Stempson on 04-11-22
- Blessed Time 3: Dakkora's Legacy
- A LitRPG Adventure
- By: Cale Plamann
- Narrated by: Neil Hellegers
Excellent litRPG
Reviewed: 04-16-22
We get to see Micah as an adult really coming into his powers. This book was a great next step on Micah's journey and he and his friends are coming into their own. The magic system is great and having the main character be a chronomancer is such a welcome change to the typical wizard/mage. Exciting battles and awesome use of time travel. Highly recommend this series.
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Relics of Utopia
- Starship Gilead, Book 1
- By: John Graves
- Narrated by: James Patrick Cronin
- Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 66
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 56
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Story4 out of 5 stars 56
Windham Manthus is the captain of the Starship Gilead, the most powerful vessel in the sector. He’s battled space pirates and territorial warlords in order to protect his people and his ship. His reputation as a laudable commander has spread across the galaxy, but rumors have begun that he’s losing his edge. When a sect of fanatical cultists murder an entire colony, in order to resurrect an ancient alien god, Windham’s skill is put to the test. He must battle an armada of enemy gunships, hostile space marines, and save the galaxy from total destruction.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Excellent start!
- By Baba Ganoush on 04-04-22
- Relics of Utopia
- Starship Gilead, Book 1
- By: John Graves
- Narrated by: James Patrick Cronin
Great for Star Trek fans!
Reviewed: 03-26-22
I really enjoyed this book. I am a big Star Trek fan and I felt like this could have been a story arc from the show. The world building was great. Life on these massive starships would never be dull! Combat, family issues, love, grief, betrayal. This is a fun ride. Excellent narration that really brought the characters to life.
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Blessed Time 2
- Coda: A LitRPG Adventure
- By: Cale Plamann
- Narrated by: Neil Hellegers
- Length: 12 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 490
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 417
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 415
Ever since his 16th birthday, disaster has loomed over Micah Silver’s head, threatening him and everything he loved. Twice he tried to deny his fate, only to suffer for his hubris. Finally, he made the sacrifices necessary to confront the danger facing him head-on. Micah succeeded. At the head of an army of daemons, he defeated the Durgh Khan and saved Basil’s Cove from disaster. Only, it wasn’t to be.
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5 out of 5 stars
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pretty good
- By Nate on 12-15-21
- Blessed Time 2
- Coda: A LitRPG Adventure
- By: Cale Plamann
- Narrated by: Neil Hellegers
Back in Time...Again
Reviewed: 11-10-21
I love this series! it really does time travel correctly. Back facing a life that he has faced multiple times Micah must once again use what he's learned in his previous loops to try to save his family, friends, and home. The characters are well written and it's interesting to see the changes and similarities in personalities through the different time loops. If you liked the first book this is a no brainer go read it. Highly recommended!
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Blessed Time
- A LitRPG Adventure
- By: Cale Plamann
- Narrated by: Neil Hellegers
- Length: 11 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 708
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 611
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 611
On Karell, you are either blessed by the gods, granted a unique power and the ability to gain experience and levels, or you are forgotten. Micah Silver was a boy picked for greatness. Chosen by the gods to bear a mythic power, he longed to take his place amongst the heroes and legends he grew up reading about. Unfortunately, his primary blessing only allows him to travel into the past by sacrificing his class, wealth, and levels - a psychological burden that Micah is reluctant to shoulder. But, even if Micah is unwilling, fate has a way of forcing you to face your destiny.
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3 out of 5 stars
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A mediocre story laced with virtue signaling.
- By David on 09-03-21
- Blessed Time
- A LitRPG Adventure
- By: Cale Plamann
- Narrated by: Neil Hellegers
Magical Time and Time Again
Reviewed: 09-19-21
This book was such a fun listen! The world building was awesome and the focus on time magic was a breath of fresh air to the usual spell caster throwing a fireball or ice spear. I was engaged the entire time. The main character Micah has many hard decisions to make and then facing the consequences of his choices was exciting to see. This book is time travel done right and for sure is one I will be listening to again. Highly recommend.
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Tribute at the Gates: An Epic Fantasy Saga
- Catalyst, Book 1
- By: C. J. Aaron
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
- Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 332
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 292
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 291
The blood of the Ancients is the most coveted ingredient in all of Damaris. The fabled elixir made from it grants those who drink it life that extends far beyond natural means. There is no higher honor in the kingdom then being granted the privilege of bidding for it. And the people found with the cursed blood? By law, they are the rightful property of the kingdom. They are tributes.
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1 out of 5 stars
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change peoples feelings and maybe create illusions
- By grumpy old blind guy on 08-06-20
- Tribute at the Gates: An Epic Fantasy Saga
- Catalyst, Book 1
- By: C. J. Aaron
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
I volunteer as tribute!
Reviewed: 07-12-21
Overall I liked this book. The main character was relatable and you really wanted to root for them and the other tributes. The world is interesting and the more you find out about the tributes and what makes them special is a really cool idea. However the pacing of the book was a struggle for me. Some parts just really dragged on a little too long. Overall I enjoyed it. Narration was well done.
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