The Weirkey Chronicles Omnibus

Books 1-3

By: Sarah Lin

Narrated by: Travis Baldree

Length: 25 hrs and 36 mins

Publisher's summary

The first three books of The Weirkey Chronicles are combined in this new edition, which includes two never-before-released short stories and new appendices.

Betrayed. Murdered. Reborn. One last chance, to make it right. Theo's adventure ended with his mentor's hands around his neck. The betrayal cost him his friends, allies, and everything he had built...but not his life. Though broken and powerless, Theo has one last chance to enter the Nine Worlds, wielding the knowledge and expertise of his first life. This time, he needs more than just power, he needs to unravel the deception that killed him once...and is coming for him again.

This edition includes:

• The complete books Soulhome, Rainhorn, and Archcrafter.
• Two new short stories: "One Day at the Gate Between Worlds" and "Lessons of a Gate Merchant".
• New appendices: An Overview of the Nine Worlds, Soulcrafting for Isekai Experts, An Introductory Monograph on Demonology, and Ichili Titles.

©2020, 2021, 2022 Sarah Lin (P)2023 Sarah Lin

Decently Good

Could it have been better? Yes. Was it still quite enjoyable? Yes. Worth reading. Especially since it’s three in one.

Getting good

the first and second book were a little slow. the third book steadily got better as I got further into the story.

As always, Travis Baldree did an incredible job.

Great Story, Interesting in Audio Format

I have read much of Sarah Lin's work, and all of The Weirkey Chronicles so far released. But it is a treat to be able to also hear the audio version. The unique soulcrafting way of building power, the character development and story are enhanced by Travis Baldree's narration. It was also good to hear the prologue again and to remember the beginning of TWC series. The audio version is worth hearing even if you have read the series, and for those new to Lin's work, if you have time to fill, this story would be an enjoyable way to fill it. I recommend it highly.

great story

interesting worlds, good characters, nice plots, well done action… and no garbage.
i look forward to more from Sarah and the series

A good one

Overall, this series is like a mashup of D.Gray-man and Cradle - the prologue is just like a major scene from the former, and much of the plot and characters are like the latter. But I like it, and want to read more of it.

The story seems to me to be a bit rough around the edges, with some things appearing tropey without depth behind them. For example, a character wants to use gravity magic to crush enemies and fly. It comes across as something only they can do because of their knowledge of science. But we know from science that gravity is one of the weakest forces in nature, so it breaks immersion for me when it ends up being really powerful for that character. And the challenges that the main character faces feel kindof arbitrary. And the hook at the end of each book comes across like a money grab rather than a necessary part of the story. And the author writes many times that someone is soulcrafting, but since soulcrafting is different from meditation or practicing a technique or kata, it feels wrong to just say “they’re soulcrafting” and leave it at that. Like, if someone is a potter in real life, would you just say “they’re crafting” over and over? It seems to me like it needs more context, or fewer mentions.

Speaking of things being arbitrary, why did the characters at the end of the first book join the main character in the second book? And how did they end up where they were? I felt like I missed a mini-story that filled in the gap.

On the other hand, I love a good story where characters get stronger or more skilled, and I think this is one. I like the main characters’ motivations and choices. And the characters and plot are engaging. The scene where the main character tells more advanced soul crafters to smash a fish demon and they listen because he knows what he’s talking about is great.

I think it’s a bit of a plot hole that a self-admitted misanthrope is also a charismatic negotiator, but I don’t mind letting it slide for the story.

feng shui Warriors or interior design Warriors

Nothing to dislike about this book great deal the only book that kind of sucks is book too that's only because it gets very slow. Basically the main character comes back to life after being killed the first time by someone who made him feel special and took it away.

The way you accumulate power by creating a soul home in your soul space basically interior design with this feng shui energy. This is the got to be the most talented writer ever because she made me like interior design. It's not like couches it's singularities in black holes. The writer keeps every single book moving except book two for a brief moment there is no sex Hallelujah some stupid discussions about prostitution which is brief and funny other than that the book is great not a waste of your money at all.

Delightful book

Enjoyed this book and the novel magic system in it. Travis Baldtree's performance was excellent. looking forward to the rest of the books in the series!

Amazing

It was a great story perfectly performed Enjoyed every minute listening to it. Keep up the amazing work.

loved it

this story was awesome can't wait for more this story started out amazing and finished even stronger

Great Story Arc, But We're Missing Something

I thoroughly enjoyed the first three books in this series as together they form a very satisfying story arc in the series. I am absolutely intrigued by the method of progresssion in this world--nine worlds--as the soulcrafter must build their own soul with their own two spiritual hands. And, just like building a real house, it isn't fast, takes longer than expected at times, and something is always going to happen to delay construction. ;)

The story builds slowly, but the payoff at the end of this arc is very satisfying. I'm always ready to spend more time with these characters and watch them build and grow in all aspects of their lives. I hope more of this series comes to audio soon!

Two problems: In the Archcrafter section of this omnibus, chapters 13 and 14 are flipped. No idea how that happened. It doesn't seriously interfere with that part of the story... it's just a little confusing.
Second, the Publisher's Summary promises appendices... there aren't any. We get the two short stories which are good, especially if you know what happens later in the series, but whatever the extra material is, we don't get it. I assume it has pictures and/or blueprints which are impossible to render in audio, but it was disappointing to get to the end and find it wasn't there.

Travis Baldree does his usual magnificent job narrating, and is actually the reason I found this series in the first place... for which I am exptremely grateful!