Bog Standard Isekai: Warbound

A LitRPG Isekai Adventure

By: Miles English

Narrated by: Johnathan McClain

No battle plan survives first contact with witches.

Armies have risen, the great machines of war are prepared, and the battle beasts are straining at their leashes. Despite Arcaena’s every attempt to prevent it, the full might of three kingdoms have gathered at her borders. From all outward appearances, Brin is finally on the stronger side.

But no [Witch] should ever be underestimated, and an ancient [Witch Queen] with her back against the wall is more dangerous still. While fighting in the army, Brin will feel the pain of curses and poisons even more than the strength of ravenous undead, fearsome monsters, and trained human soldiers. Arcaena has had centuries to steep her nation in her power, and every inch of land will resist them. Worse still, the world’s strongest warrior, Lothar the [Paladin], will do everything he can to undermine the war from the inside while the soldiers are fighting enemies on the front.

Brin and his Lance will need all the power they’ve won or gathered if they want to survive amid the clashing armies. As knights-at-arms, they have many privileges and powers, but an equal amount responsibilities. Bound by duty, and bound by honor, and most of all, warbound.

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Great series!!!

One of my absolute favorites!

I love that it has a real conclusion, but will be happy to continue reading if the author adds more!

Character development and world building

This series continues to surprise me with its quality and depth. High among them being the mental toll of how adventure and misfortune effects people.

Truly masterful continuation!

The story continues with new adventures, hijinks, dilemmas, desperate battles, and glorious triumphs. It was great.

Excellent

Amazing as usual. Story telling, progression and even narration were amazing. Looking forward to book 6!!

Started out a bit slow for me but ended with a ban

This series has become one of my favorites. All of the books have been strong. This one, for me, started out a bit weaker, as I'm not a big fan of random fights that seem only tenuously connected to the main plot. Once the plot built up steam about half way through though, it delivered HARD.

There's great continuity with the previous entries in the series, going all the way back to the beginning, and there are some exciting twist developments towards the end. I'm greatly looking forward to the next book.

As always, Jonathan McClain delivers a fantastic performance.