Shattered Dreams

Ultimate Level 1, Book 1

By: Shawn Wilson

Narrated by: Johnathan McClain

Max wanted to be a [Baker].

Settle down, bake stuff, and enjoy life. The gods, however, ruined that dream.

Given [Baker] and a rare black skill, he is now running for his life, trying to grow strong enough to return home. Now, Max must find a way to grow strong enough to survive the people and the god hunting him. Unprepared for an adventurer's life, Max will have to learn things the hard way as he hides his secret lest his fellow adventurers turn on him.

©2024 Shawn Wilson (P)2024 Podium Audio

Good for new listeners

As an avid listener of the LitRPG/Progression Fantasy genre, this book had a few too many played-out tropes and plot points to be truly spectacular. For a first listen or to introduce one to the genre, though, I believe this novel is perfectly fine.

This novel seems more geared towards a more YA/teenage audience, and it shows in the dialogue and character writing. The world and characters are a bit one-dimensional. The MC, for instance, seems to change his opinions and outlook on life on a whim with little substantial evidence to support this. The dialogue can be funny at times, but is a little childish in its swearing.

The world could be a bit more developed, but sometimes it’s nice to have a simpler, more linear progression setting. The narrator can overdo it at times, but helps more than hurts the story. The combat is good, and it easy to track.

Overall, I would recommend veteran listeners to avoid this, but recommend this novel to others who are unfamiliar with genre tropes, as it’s sure to be a good stepping stone into more serious/gritty/grounded works. It’s fun and lighthearted, and not a bad time waster.

the narration is at another level

the narrator made it more enjoyable!
Definitely recommend!
I don't typically listen to books from this point of view, but it was great! Will be getting the next book

Great book!!!

Well worth a credit, fantastic and funny. i loved the cuss words they truly were unique. The book went by to quickly I wasn't ready for it to end but it was amazing and I already have the second book in my wish list.

The energy

The readers energy holds your attention perfectly. The story is well paced not too slow and not too fast. Many laughs but also touches of sadness or compassion and it all just fits together perfectly in this book.

Loving the long drives with a good story!

Characters are great, very motivate not like some other books where the main character gets bogged down with emotional baggage. Interesting plot & lots of cool side characters. Plus I like that he is actually a good guy.