From Humble Beginnings

On Astral Tides, Book 1

By: Ship Teaser

Narrated by: Jack Smith, Anne Marie Lebeaur

Chosen by the Gods, Akio must rise… or fall!

A Heavenly messenger warns of an upcoming apocalypse, thrusting Akio into a new reality filled with endless dangers and miraculous opportunities.

But those who dwell within jealously guard their wealth and power.

Accompanied by an enigmatic and beautiful Faerie princess, the only chance for Akio — and Earth — is to gather companions, level up, and become the unlikely saviours of both their worlds.

When you start from nothing, the only way to go is up!

On Astral Tides is a Light Novel inspired LitRPG containing territory control and alliance building, social aspects, relationships and romance.

©2025 Ship Teaser (P)2025 Royal Guard Publishing LLC

balance

one of the most overall balanced story in the genre I have ever come across. easily enters top 5 in my opinion, the pacing, story and variability of the first book is amazing. I cannot wait for more titles from this series to come out, I know I'll be either pre ordering them or buying on release every single time!

great world building and charter interaction

no book two for audiobook yet I dont want to wait for it to come out

A Good Start

I have heard about this series for years and was excited to see it come to audio. Overall it is very good! Due to a difference in cultures however, there are some rough spots in my opinion (ex: sister/ brother complex). After ignoring that, I am hopeful for book 2 to come to audio.

Awesome series

Love the series, have read all the kindle books so far and a few further chapters online. Bought the audiobook in the hopes they'll keep coming.

Slow start, but very promising

My only big issue with this book was the audio effect used for people's inner thoughts was very distracting/jaring