-
Varnoth
- A LitRPG Story (The Black Blade, Book 1)
- Narrated by: Jack Voraces
- Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins
Add to Cart failed.
Add to Wish List failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
Buy for $17.35
No default payment method selected.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
Listeners also enjoyed...
-
A Dream of Wings & Flame
- A LitRPG Adventure
- By: Cale Plamann
- Narrated by: Neil Hellegers
- Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
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.
-
-
Authors, take notes!
- By Client d'Amazon on 11-06-22
By: Cale Plamann
-
Morningwood: Everybody Loves Large Chests (Vol.1)
- By: Neven Iliev
- Narrated by: Jeff Hays
- Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Large chests are said to encompass all manner of hopes and dreams. Men covet them. Women envy them. But one fact holds true - everyone wants to get their hands on some big ones. The same holds true for one intrepid adventurer - a strapping young lad by the name of Himmel. Armed with his grandfather's trusty longsword and the dream of being the strongest, he sets out on the journey of a lifetime!
-
-
Really Entertaining
- By HeatherY on 11-23-17
By: Neven Iliev
-
Apocalypse Tamer: A LitRPG Adventure
- Apocalypse Tamer, Book 1
- By: Maxime J. Durand, Void Herald
- Narrated by: Jack Voraces
- Length: 20 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Dungeons suddnly popped up across the planet, summoning invaders and monsters from alternate realities. Ancient gods slumbering beneath the Earth were woken. And all humans were empowered with Levels and Classes gained by, among other things, killing monsters and other humans.
-
-
Was excited for this, but had to return
- By Joseph on 11-29-22
By: Maxime J. Durand, and others
-
System Change: A LitRPG Adventure
- System Universe, Book 1
- By: SunriseCV
- Narrated by: Adam Verner
- Length: 12 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Fight, survive, adapt, and rely only on yourself. That is Derek’s creed and what's got him through the System Integration on Earth. Everything changed when the System came. Cute bunnies and beautiful butterflies became savage killing machines. Then the Invaders arrived with a single goal: to obtain ownership of this new habitable planet. War has raged ever since. None of this mattered much to Derek, aside from making living a little more perilous.
-
-
Reviews lie hard
- By Anonymous User on 11-27-22
By: SunriseCV
-
Tusk and Blade
- A LitRPG Novel: Exodus Online, Book 1
- By: Lavelle Jackson
- Narrated by: Alan Adelberg, Anneliese Rennie
- Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Logan Sharpe’s life has been a disaster, but that’s finally going to change. As soon as Incessant Technologies heard about his situation, they knew he would be the perfect fit for their new game. Only catch? Once he goes in, there’s no coming back. Without hesitation, he signs the paper and enters the new VRMMORPG world of Exodus Online as a Star Child. As an extra incentive, Logan is given a chance to become what he’s never been before. Something unique, something powerful.
-
-
Duel Narrators, Great Story, and Excellent Listen!
- By Devin on 05-14-20
By: Lavelle Jackson
-
Portal to Nova Roma
- By: J.R. Mathews
- Narrated by: Christian J. Gilliland
- Length: 22 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
After losing the only person he ever cared about, Alexander, a rogue artificial intelligence, opens a portal to an alternate dimension to escape his grief. Scanning trillions of different dimensions, Alexander finally finds a world that is reminiscent of the only time he was ever happy, back when he could play virtual reality games with his only friend. Only this new world isn't full of idyllic adventures and fantasy roleplaying. Instead, Alexander finds himself trapped in the middle of a city where monsters have ravaged the world and the only people alive struggle to survive.
-
-
j.r. matthews does it again
- By Jonathan on 09-01-22
By: J.R. Mathews
-
A Dream of Wings & Flame
- A LitRPG Adventure
- By: Cale Plamann
- Narrated by: Neil Hellegers
- Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
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.
-
-
Authors, take notes!
- By Client d'Amazon on 11-06-22
By: Cale Plamann
-
Morningwood: Everybody Loves Large Chests (Vol.1)
- By: Neven Iliev
- Narrated by: Jeff Hays
- Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Large chests are said to encompass all manner of hopes and dreams. Men covet them. Women envy them. But one fact holds true - everyone wants to get their hands on some big ones. The same holds true for one intrepid adventurer - a strapping young lad by the name of Himmel. Armed with his grandfather's trusty longsword and the dream of being the strongest, he sets out on the journey of a lifetime!
-
-
Really Entertaining
- By HeatherY on 11-23-17
By: Neven Iliev
-
Apocalypse Tamer: A LitRPG Adventure
- Apocalypse Tamer, Book 1
- By: Maxime J. Durand, Void Herald
- Narrated by: Jack Voraces
- Length: 20 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Dungeons suddnly popped up across the planet, summoning invaders and monsters from alternate realities. Ancient gods slumbering beneath the Earth were woken. And all humans were empowered with Levels and Classes gained by, among other things, killing monsters and other humans.
-
-
Was excited for this, but had to return
- By Joseph on 11-29-22
By: Maxime J. Durand, and others
-
System Change: A LitRPG Adventure
- System Universe, Book 1
- By: SunriseCV
- Narrated by: Adam Verner
- Length: 12 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Fight, survive, adapt, and rely only on yourself. That is Derek’s creed and what's got him through the System Integration on Earth. Everything changed when the System came. Cute bunnies and beautiful butterflies became savage killing machines. Then the Invaders arrived with a single goal: to obtain ownership of this new habitable planet. War has raged ever since. None of this mattered much to Derek, aside from making living a little more perilous.
-
-
Reviews lie hard
- By Anonymous User on 11-27-22
By: SunriseCV
-
Tusk and Blade
- A LitRPG Novel: Exodus Online, Book 1
- By: Lavelle Jackson
- Narrated by: Alan Adelberg, Anneliese Rennie
- Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Logan Sharpe’s life has been a disaster, but that’s finally going to change. As soon as Incessant Technologies heard about his situation, they knew he would be the perfect fit for their new game. Only catch? Once he goes in, there’s no coming back. Without hesitation, he signs the paper and enters the new VRMMORPG world of Exodus Online as a Star Child. As an extra incentive, Logan is given a chance to become what he’s never been before. Something unique, something powerful.
-
-
Duel Narrators, Great Story, and Excellent Listen!
- By Devin on 05-14-20
By: Lavelle Jackson
-
Portal to Nova Roma
- By: J.R. Mathews
- Narrated by: Christian J. Gilliland
- Length: 22 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
After losing the only person he ever cared about, Alexander, a rogue artificial intelligence, opens a portal to an alternate dimension to escape his grief. Scanning trillions of different dimensions, Alexander finally finds a world that is reminiscent of the only time he was ever happy, back when he could play virtual reality games with his only friend. Only this new world isn't full of idyllic adventures and fantasy roleplaying. Instead, Alexander finds himself trapped in the middle of a city where monsters have ravaged the world and the only people alive struggle to survive.
-
-
j.r. matthews does it again
- By Jonathan on 09-01-22
By: J.R. Mathews
-
Fateless: Book One
- By: Martin McKenzie
- Narrated by: Neil Hellegers
- Length: 18 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Graeme only wanted a pint. He'd even have taken one of those fruity craft beers in a pinch, but it seemed Fate had other plans. Which is strange, because as it turns out, Graeme is possibly the only being in the universe unaffected by the otherwise divine and tangible force of destiny. Immune to its machinations, he is Fateless.
-
-
Great
- By Dillon on 03-20-23
By: Martin McKenzie
-
Pit Fighter: A LitRPG Progression Fantasy
- Victor of Tucson, Book 1
- By: Plum Parrot
- Narrated by: Robb Moreira
- Length: 13 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Victor can’t wait to get the hell out of high school, go to the local community college on a sports scholarship, and start his own life. But that’s all put on hold when he enters his abuela’s house and somehow ends up stepping into a world unlike anything he’s ever known, filled with fantastical meta-humans; walking, talking devils; and other creatures one usually needs some serious pharmaceuticals to see. Fanwath is no dream, though. In fact, it’s a nightmare.
-
-
Home run!!!
- By Donald on 01-22-23
By: Plum Parrot
-
Azarinth Healer: Book One
- A LitRPG Adventure
- By: Rhaegar
- Narrated by: Andrea Parsneau
- Length: 24 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Ilea likes punching things. And eating. Unfortunately, there aren’t too many career options for hungry brawlers. Instead, the plan is to quit her crappy fast-food job, go to college, and become a fully functioning member of society. Essentially—a fate worse than death.
-
-
Great except....
- By jeffrey vik on 12-09-22
By: Rhaegar
-
Big Sneaky Barbarian: A LitRPG Novel
- Book 1
- By: Seth McDuffee
- Narrated by: Johnathan McClain
- Length: 20 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Gabe Skelter has a temper, which he likes to imagine has the effect of causing people to fear and respect him. On the contrary, his pudgy, underdeveloped body and negative personality make him more your standard outcast teenager. Worse still, he kinda knows what a jerkweed he actually is. Then, in the middle of a class trip, Gabe finds himself spirited away to Regaia: a world of magic, mayhem, and nerd-tastic adventure. Naturally, he’s completely ill-prepared. But in this realm, he’s a monstrous, muscular man of action.
-
-
Don't look at the one stars.
- By Kindle Customer on 12-11-22
By: Seth McDuffee
-
Falling with Folded Wings: A LitRPG Progression Fantasy
- Book 1
- By: Plum Parrot
- Narrated by: Christian J. Gilliland
- Length: 22 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
As an engineer on the arkship Pilgrim-9, bound for the Tau Ceti solar system, Morgan Hall thought his life would revolve around maintaining and repairing the ship and supporting the needs of the five thousand colonists aboard. But when he’s roused early from a 240-year stasis, he’s confronted with chaos. Along with his shipmates, Morgan is brought down to a planet teeming with peril. Forced to fight for their survival without any of their tech to hand, they must adapt quickly to overcome countless threats in a world where magic is as real as science.
-
-
solid story yet some flaws
- By Jarred Scoopie Allen on 12-12-22
By: Plum Parrot
-
Armor
- A Progression Fantasy Epic
- By: C.B. Titus
- Narrated by: Heath Miller
- Length: 12 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
My master created me for his entertainment, leading adventurers to ruin. Betraying them at the last moment, just when their glorious victory was on hand. I have been found again by the newest member of a quartet of dungeon crawlers. Poor fool. This time will be no different. Or does it have to be? Maybe I don't need to spend eternity left in a deep, dark dungeon waiting to devour would-be heroes. Maybe, just maybe, I can take him over and use this new identity to leave and masquerade as an adventurer myself.
-
-
the best part about this book is that it's
- By Denard on 08-08-22
By: C.B. Titus
-
The Primal Hunter
- A LitRPG Adventure
- By: Zogarth
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
- Length: 20 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
It was a day like any other when suddenly the world changed. The universe reached a threshold humanity didn’t even know existed, and it was time to finally be integrated into the vast multiverse. A place where power is the only thing anyone can truly rely on.
-
-
Story of a Murder Hobo
- By cribbs on 03-13-22
By: Zogarth
-
Broken Interface - Kernel
- Post Apocalyptic Zombie LITrpg Progression Fantasy
- By: Alex Kozlowski
- Narrated by: Pavi Proczko
- Length: 22 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
For Daniel, a zombie apocalypse couldn’t have happened at a worse time. If he’d been back at the farm, he might have stood a better chance than most. Instead, Daniel woke up in a distant hotel room armed with nothing but a hangover.
-
-
solid narration
- By Kindle Customer on 03-11-23
By: Alex Kozlowski
-
All the Skills: A Deck Building LitRPG
- Book 1
- By: Honour Rae
- Narrated by: Luke Daniels
- Length: 13 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In a world where all magic has been captured into cards, those who can build a deck have the power. The most Arthur could hope for was to someday earn a trash-tier spell card. When fate grants him a Master of Skills card, he's thrust into a world of opportunity and danger. To survive and grow strong, Arthur must learn skills. All the skills.
-
-
A delve into a world of magical cards
- By Ed Pegg Jr on 12-21-22
By: Honour Rae
-
Limitless Lands: The Commander's Tale, a LitRPG adventure
- Limitless Lands Series, Book 1
- By: Dean Henegar
- Narrated by: Jack Voraces
- Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Colonel James Raytak is about to die. The 93-year-old combat veteran is living his last days in a nursing home; his only hope for survival is an experimental Medpod life support system controlled by an artificial intelligence. Co-developed by the world’s largest gaming company, Qualitranos the AI will also control the soon to be released game Limitless Lands. Without its creator’s knowledge, the AI decides the best course of treatment is to import its patient’s consciousness directly into the game.
-
-
Well worth a Listen!
- By Dewey Gough on 01-30-19
By: Dean Henegar
-
Godsfall
- A LitRPG Adventure (Stranger than Fiction, Book 1)
- By: T. B. Mare
- Narrated by: Eric Jason Martin
- Length: 23 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Lukas Aguilar does not believe in gods. Despite—or perhaps because of—his deep knowledge of mythology and lore, Lukas has always valued what is practical, factual, and verifiable, eschewing faith for what he can see right in front of him. That is, until an earthquake destroys his home, and he wakes up in a dark cavern infested with bloodthirsty and unearthly creatures, wielding strange powers and hearing an even stranger voice in his head claiming to be a goddess.
-
-
DNF
- By Joseph on 11-16-22
By: T. B. Mare
-
Breaker of Horizons
- By: NoDragons
- Narrated by: Pavi Proczko
- Length: 25 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Nic has been Selected. Chosen to leave his own body behind and become a monster. Chosen to live or die on his own wits. His own strengths. He'll adventure out into a new realm as a foot soldier for the System's relentless integration of new worlds. Fighting to break the natives into submission. But Nic has never loved the System, or cared for his home planet, a depleted husk of a world that the System forgot long ago. With blue skies overhead and green forest to the horizons, he might just fall in love with this strange planet named Earth.
-
-
A interesting twist on a bloated Genre
- By Rysterc99 on 10-18-22
By: NoDragons
Publisher's Summary
What would you do if you awoke without memory, crucified, and on the brink of death?
Varnoth, a shadow panther, must struggle to survive in the cruel world of Albattara. He must use his natural-born skills in this fantasy LitRPG to explore the land, complete quests, conquer dungeons, craft potions, destroy terrifying monsters, and find answers to his questions:
Who is he?
Why was he crucified?
More from the same
What listeners say about Varnoth
Average Customer RatingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Ray Johnson
- 10-03-19
The Black Blade bleeds read, er, red!
Here’s a story that I like to see. A man picks up a litrpg novel and loves it. Then he gets to reviewing it, and then he becomes a writer of the genre. It simply amazes me how many fans of this type of literature end up writing stories about it. Lavelle fits that to a tee, a fan that transcends from reader to writer. And I applaud that.
The story of Varnoth of the Black Blade is pretty simple, and it is one of those stories that I love to hate, the infamous slice of life type books. I have been trying really hard to push past my biases and just enjoy the story and little by little it is working for me. So, the book is about a shadow panther that wakes up tied to a cross. He has no memory of who he is or how he got there. He gets cut down by a Gandalf type and sent on his way. The story then wanders about as Varnoth strives to level up, and learn about himself. He meets several companions along the way as he forges a path to power.
One thing I will say that I appreciated as that no one was safe. Jackson kills characters without hesitation or mercy, and he doesn’t even ease you into it with the knowledge that the death was swift. Secondly, he does not flinch or skimp on the gore. Honestly, to me gore is just another thing and has no effect on me, but I do enjoy graphic depictions as they are more realistic. Eyeballs do fly and intestines do fall. So be warned. The only issue that I had was that the fights never quite seemed like Varnoth had to struggle too much. I would have liked some adversity for the panther, as there was a lot of throat slitting, beheading, and backstabbing going on. He’s kind of a melding of the Terminator and the Professional’s Leon. Stone cold, highly skilled, unstoppable, and relentless. Also, I almost let my kids listen to the book until some of the swearing happened, which technically I was fine with but there was a lot of mention of whores and the sex acts, so I couldn’t let them listen in.
My biggest issue came from the narration. I am not, it seems, a huge fan of Jack Voraces. I’m just huge. Wait. Wait. OK, Voraces really dropped the ball in several areas. First of all he has an inhuman lead character. Give that shadow panther a voice that matches it. Also, he is inconsistent because in the beginng of the book Varnoth learns Herbalism, with a hard H, and gathers Herbs, with a hard H, but when the panther man goes to a shop called Herb’s Herbs the latter part becomes erbs, losing the H sound entirely and then stays that way. It is also hard to follow him with his accent as Invenory becomes inventory and a composite became compazit. I really did not get one well with him at all. He at least tries to put in an effort and make it fun.
My final score? I have thought about this a lot. My issues with Voraces are nit picky for the most part, although I stand my ground when I say that an inhuman MC needs an inhuman voice, I can overlook a lot of that stuff as accent, but I do require consistency. Herbs Herbs. Still as funny as the other way if you say it right. So, final score 7.7 has some wonky parts but the gore, fighting and Varnoth’s dedication to doing the right thing overcomes.
7 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Neil M.
- 09-30-19
Varnoth: My awesome first LitRPG experience
This genre is new to me, but I was sucked in from the beginning. The author has a way of describing things in such great detail that I can clearly see what is happening and feel the emotions of each of the characters. The narrator is very skilled at helping to bring it all to life. My wife and I listened to Varnoth together as we were on a road trip recently. After a few chapters, she shared that she really enjoyed it and wanted to finish it. Therefore, I can say without a doubt that this book is something special, even for those that may be new to LitRPG.
5 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Bryan Spencer
- 09-29-19
You Found a Legendary Book +10 to Fun
What an amazing LitRPG story, the only bad part was when book 1 was over and noticed book 2 was not yet on Audible and I would have to wait to continue the Black Blade story. The Narration by Jack Voraces was amazing as usual and was a great pairing with this Author. I am looking forward to many more stories read by Voraces. So Run, and get this book. you will not be disappointed.
Note at the time of this review audible did not have chapter titles listed for this book.
This title was provided for free for review, however, this review contains my honest opionos and thoughts.
5 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Stockton farnsworth
- 09-28-19
I laughed my ass off.
So much good meme potential. I love this audi0book. I plan on updating this review soon.So stay tuned!
-Im 100% buying book 2.
-Did not see that coming wow 5/5
5 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Chad
- 09-28-19
Great listen!
I spent most of my time listening to this book wishing it was longer. I was dreading the end of this part of the story. The book will send you from emotional highs to emotional lows in just a few minutes. I highly recommend and truly hope it has the support to garner a second book!!!
I was given a free copy of this book in return for a fair and honest review.
5 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Michael
- 10-02-19
Enjoyable book
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I'd never heard of the author or the narrator so I didn't really know what to expect from it, but I definitely enjoyed it. While the narrator did take some getting used to at first (entirely my issue as I've been binging a series prior to this that the narrator has a similar accent, not the narrators), I felt he did a really great job and felt his voices for each character were distinct enough that I didn't have a hard time at all following between the dialog. The story and world itself gave me a very Elder Scrolls feel just with how the character acted in the world and while it fell into a few standard tropes, I didn't think that was a bad thing at all. In fact I think I enjoyed it more because of those tropes and the memories it brought up.
4 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- clinton
- 09-30-19
An absolutely a fantastic read!
First thing I have to say I love the John Wick feel to this MC. There is no way around it he is an anti-hero which is great this book has a perfect blend of stats action and an overall presence of story that keeps you wanting to know more. an absolutely fantastic book all the way around and the narrator for this book is amazing. Do yourself a favor and listen to this book!
4 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Tyler Mitchell
- 10-03-19
A Serviceable LitRPG
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
TLDR; Decent LitRPG, not going to redefine the genre, and doesn't do anything particularly interesting with the concept, but is enjoyable none the less.
This is a decent enough book, the author leans a bit heavy on the LitRPG concept, using it more as a crutch for the story rather than an addition to expand the story. There are also some oddities that come from that crutch, for example, how much the "NPCs" know about this world. Sometimes they mention levels, and quests, other times they seem overly distraught over non-lethal damage that can be cured with a cheap health potion. Another issue that stems from using LitRPG as a crutch is a mixture of fantasy world with the hard numbers of an RPG. I'll avoid specifics, so no spoilers, but things like if the rewards for completing these quests are so good, why don't other people do these quests. This is easily explained in an actual game, where quests are repeatable, or in a fantasy world where you're the savior and no one else could do it, but in this case, it comes across as stronger people are just too lazy or evil to fix problems. This can't be the case because they worked hard to get the strength they have, and the two stronger people we meet in the book are both "good" guys. So there's some dissonance between the world and how the world "should" be.
As far as audio, I like Jack Voraces, so I'm a bit biased, but it's great. I think he was hampered a bit by some style choices, but still manages a great performance.
Overall, a serviceable book. With a few more books under his belt, I think he could be writing some really good stuff. I hope he'll continue writing I'm looking forward to checking out what he comes out with, in a few more books.
3 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- David
- 10-02-19
Authors first book
Apparently Lavelle reviews lit rpg books and decided to write one. He has an interesting concept for a MC as a rogue. Unfortunately there are some issues I had! His sentence structure does not allow for smooth reading or listening. I did both as Jack did a good job, but pausing every 5 words (exaggerating) due to a period made me switch to reading. He also loves adjectives, using 2-4 every time he describes anything is too many. Using them in every sentence, word filler.
I can’t go into the MC issues due to spoilerly things, but he has several.
This book goes dark fast. Reminds me of another scene in a well known lit rpg series where ———- stomps ——— and rips —————- off. Just kill the offender and be done with it.
3 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Greg
- 10-01-19
A review
I had a hard time getting into this book. the beginning was really rough with lots of descriptions but no real base was built for the story to build upon. The narrator seems to be holding his breath while reading so it makes it sound like all the characters are constipated. I do however like the echo effect used for system messages. In the end though I couldn't make it through the book.
3 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- Ian Rider
- 10-08-19
It's ok
I was given a code for this book, where by I promised to leave an honest and voluntary review on audible once I'm done.
it was ok, not the best though. The foul language was a bit much for me, I'm no prude but it was too much.
It's not a bad story as LITRPG goes,
The narration was great, brought the characters to life, probably the only reason i finished the book.
3 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- Björn Björkman Bäckström
- 10-17-19
DNF, overly dramatic narrator.
As a disclaimer, I received this book through a promo-code, with the condition I leave a honest review.
I tried to get through it 3 times before giving up. I managed to get through about an hour before the narrators unnecessary dramatics, like being super exited about climbing tree's, calculations and all sorts of minor things killed my ability to endure.
If it was just the narrator, I'd be able to deal if the story compensated for it. During the hour I listened, the protagonist got rescued from a goblin, climbed a few tree's, killed a few animals, explored a dark cave and walked up on two "Goons" planning the graphic rape of two women... Once the women were predictably saved, they get out of the cave and the women decide to tear their dresses into bits to make it easier to navigate the brushes... I got told way more than I wanted about their "assets". If you like women being objectified, maybe this book is for you?
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- Anonymous User
- 10-01-19
A really amazing writer
The author of this book is so amazing. Like he writes characters perfectly amazing plots etc. Ignore everything else and buy this.
I would set it at 1.25 speed
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- james mcadam
- 10-01-19
great story and awesome action
loved it excellent first book looking forward to the second in the series long live varnoth
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- Jonathan
- 09-30-19
A focus on leveling
I recieved a review copy of this book which I enjoyed very much. The story and characters are interesting whilst the narrator is an excellent choice.
The book masks the background of the main character, even from himself, which keeps the nature of the story mysterious. However, the character accepts the mechanics of the world immediately and without apparent question which somewhat undermines this. There also appears to be strong focus on leveling and gaining statistics, but these almost feel unearned due to the rate in which the character levels. This was relatively minor though and did not take away from my enjoyment of the book.
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- ivar
- 09-27-19
Nope can’t listen to the narrator
Didn’t give it a chance, they voice actor is too dramatic, didn’t listen for more then 4 min. Will maybe try out the kindle version.
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- kharnynb
- 11-29-19
decently written litrpg with a minor flaw or 2.
The book is nicely written and flows decently, while somewhat crude language is used occasionally it doesn't distract too much.
The one flaw is that the character is supposed to have memory loss, which makes little sense in litRPG.
Narration by Jack Voraces is well done, characters stand out well and moves well except minor overpronounciation at the start.
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- C. Rowlands
- 11-27-19
Promising start to series
At times, this book tends towards the darker end of the fantasy spectrum, with the author seeming to want to take the grittier feel of that end while maintaining a reasonable amount of hopefulness and it mostly works out quite well, although a lighter touch on the random escalations would probably improve subsequent books in the series.
This book is more overt than some in the genre when it comes to acknowledging the quest progression structure within the game world with the main character literally asking people for quests rather than always ending up on one in a more organic fashion, it is an interesting choice that works well. Another notable thing with this book is that it feels more like a single-player game than an mmo, there's little indication of anyone else in the game is levelling or progressing like the main character, who also seems to be a little on the overpowered side for his level for much of the book.
The narrator's performance was a good one, dramatic tones serving to enhance the story and cast quite nicely.
Overall, an interesting start to this series, it will be interesting to see where the author takes it next.
[Note - I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.]
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- Sare
- 11-26-19
New genre
I've only listened to maybe one other LitRPG. As much as I tried the story didn't pull me in but that could be me not really gelling with the genre. If you like LitRPG you may like it. It just wasn't my cup of tea. On another note I liked the narrator and his passion.
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- Allen Stark
- 11-11-19
highly enjoyable litrog
maybe a little clichéd at times but if anything that just adds to the books charm. brilliant performance and very enjoyable experience. looking forward to book 2
Related to this topic
-
Sentenced to Troll Compendium, Books 1-3
- By: S.L. Rowland
- Narrated by: Eric Jason Martin
- Length: 29 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
When Chad's online persona finally catches up to him, he's sentenced to 30 days of full-immersion therapy designed to improve his anger issues. In order to experience what it's like on the other side, he's forced to play as a forest troll, a long-hated race in Isle of Mythos. To make matters worse, there are other “heroes” sent to rid the world of evil, each one on their own paths of twisted redemption. As Chad embraces the mantle of Chod the barbarian forest troll, he quickly discovers that there's more to troll society than meets the eye.
-
-
mc is a moron
- By David W Nicholson on 10-10-20
By: S.L. Rowland
-
Tusk and Blade
- A LitRPG Novel: Exodus Online, Book 1
- By: Lavelle Jackson
- Narrated by: Alan Adelberg, Anneliese Rennie
- Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Logan Sharpe’s life has been a disaster, but that’s finally going to change. As soon as Incessant Technologies heard about his situation, they knew he would be the perfect fit for their new game. Only catch? Once he goes in, there’s no coming back. Without hesitation, he signs the paper and enters the new VRMMORPG world of Exodus Online as a Star Child. As an extra incentive, Logan is given a chance to become what he’s never been before. Something unique, something powerful.
-
-
Duel Narrators, Great Story, and Excellent Listen!
- By Devin on 05-14-20
By: Lavelle Jackson
-
Fragment of Divinity
- A LitRPG Adventure (Defying Divinity, Book 1)
- By: Jamey Sultan
- Narrated by: Daniel Wisniewski
- Length: 12 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
James has no idea why he was ripped from his life as a paramedic and transported to a strange new world with rules like those of a video game. But he knows he has to adapt quickly, as ending up in a spider’s belly was never high on his to-do list. With only a vague quest, a mysterious brand, and promises of help from a cantankerous old lady to guide him, James must level up into the warrior this strange, yet beautiful world so desperately needs.
-
-
An ok book
- By Big Reader Lit on 10-27-20
By: Jamey Sultan
-
Genesis
- Legends Online, Book 1
- By: Jonathan Yanez, Ross Buzzell
- Narrated by: Adam Gold
- Length: 12 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Unbeknownst to him, Ray is about to partake on an adventure filled with magical beasts, warring factions, and a leveling-up system out of this world. He'll encounter filthy bandits, musty crypts, and friendly werewolves. Oh, you heard us right. If only he wasn't given negative charisma points around women, he might have a chance, but you can't win them all.
-
-
The cringe is strong in this one
- By Angela on 02-07-21
By: Jonathan Yanez, and others
-
The Hall
- Book 1 of the Muraglen Saga
- By: Frank G. Albelo
- Narrated by: Brendan McGovern
- Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
What traits define you? What would you do if you had to start over? When Faust Swift is thrown into a world of monsters, quests, and mysteries he must use his wits and returning memories to overcome adversity and grow stronger. He will meet plenty of enemies and hopefully an ally here or there. Join him as the universe throws him from realm to realm and he finds what he is truly made of.
-
-
Great story... Stiff narration... Clunky-@ss prose.
- By Christopher on 05-08-19
By: Frank G. Albelo
-
Into the Light
- Axe Druid, Book 1
- By: Christopher Johns
- Narrated by: B. J. Harrison
- Length: 16 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Chris and his friends had been hearing voices begging for help, but aren’t dreams supposed to stay dreams? When they finally answer the call, they’re pulled into a fantastic world with themes similar to modern role-playing games. The world of Brindolla. This is what every gamer has always wanted...right?
-
-
Implausible
- By Brandon C. Vola on 06-27-19
-
Sentenced to Troll Compendium, Books 1-3
- By: S.L. Rowland
- Narrated by: Eric Jason Martin
- Length: 29 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
When Chad's online persona finally catches up to him, he's sentenced to 30 days of full-immersion therapy designed to improve his anger issues. In order to experience what it's like on the other side, he's forced to play as a forest troll, a long-hated race in Isle of Mythos. To make matters worse, there are other “heroes” sent to rid the world of evil, each one on their own paths of twisted redemption. As Chad embraces the mantle of Chod the barbarian forest troll, he quickly discovers that there's more to troll society than meets the eye.
-
-
mc is a moron
- By David W Nicholson on 10-10-20
By: S.L. Rowland
-
Tusk and Blade
- A LitRPG Novel: Exodus Online, Book 1
- By: Lavelle Jackson
- Narrated by: Alan Adelberg, Anneliese Rennie
- Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Logan Sharpe’s life has been a disaster, but that’s finally going to change. As soon as Incessant Technologies heard about his situation, they knew he would be the perfect fit for their new game. Only catch? Once he goes in, there’s no coming back. Without hesitation, he signs the paper and enters the new VRMMORPG world of Exodus Online as a Star Child. As an extra incentive, Logan is given a chance to become what he’s never been before. Something unique, something powerful.
-
-
Duel Narrators, Great Story, and Excellent Listen!
- By Devin on 05-14-20
By: Lavelle Jackson
-
Fragment of Divinity
- A LitRPG Adventure (Defying Divinity, Book 1)
- By: Jamey Sultan
- Narrated by: Daniel Wisniewski
- Length: 12 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
James has no idea why he was ripped from his life as a paramedic and transported to a strange new world with rules like those of a video game. But he knows he has to adapt quickly, as ending up in a spider’s belly was never high on his to-do list. With only a vague quest, a mysterious brand, and promises of help from a cantankerous old lady to guide him, James must level up into the warrior this strange, yet beautiful world so desperately needs.
-
-
An ok book
- By Big Reader Lit on 10-27-20
By: Jamey Sultan
-
Genesis
- Legends Online, Book 1
- By: Jonathan Yanez, Ross Buzzell
- Narrated by: Adam Gold
- Length: 12 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Unbeknownst to him, Ray is about to partake on an adventure filled with magical beasts, warring factions, and a leveling-up system out of this world. He'll encounter filthy bandits, musty crypts, and friendly werewolves. Oh, you heard us right. If only he wasn't given negative charisma points around women, he might have a chance, but you can't win them all.
-
-
The cringe is strong in this one
- By Angela on 02-07-21
By: Jonathan Yanez, and others
-
The Hall
- Book 1 of the Muraglen Saga
- By: Frank G. Albelo
- Narrated by: Brendan McGovern
- Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
What traits define you? What would you do if you had to start over? When Faust Swift is thrown into a world of monsters, quests, and mysteries he must use his wits and returning memories to overcome adversity and grow stronger. He will meet plenty of enemies and hopefully an ally here or there. Join him as the universe throws him from realm to realm and he finds what he is truly made of.
-
-
Great story... Stiff narration... Clunky-@ss prose.
- By Christopher on 05-08-19
By: Frank G. Albelo