TL;DR Review: Batman meets Moon Knight, but much grittier and darker. A loyal assassins learns truths that will make him question everything. Synopsis: He was the king’s silent justice. Now he’s the throne’s greatest threat. Risens is the King’s Rightmaker, the silent justice of Halthome, whose word is law and whose blade ensures absolute obedience. […]
Progression fantasy
Book Review: Words of Power by Shami Stovall
TL;DR Review: A new approach to leveling up and gaining power. A progression fantasy hero unlike any other, and a fresh addition to the genre. Synopsis: Power is not given. It’s taken. In the Tze Empire, spirits and demons rule the wilds, but Ring Warlocks control civilization. For Rimon, the son of a courtesan and […]
Book Review: Advent (The Exlian Syndrome #1) by Seth Ring
TL;DR Review: Classic progression fantasy with a fun, unique sci-fi twist. Easy reading, great action, solid character work, and a whole lot of fun! Synopsis: All his life, Mark Fields has dreamed of joining the Defense Force to fight the vicious, alien Exlian, just like the rest of his renowned family. So far, he’s … […]
Review: This Inevitable Ruin (Dungeon Crawler Carl #7) by Matt Dinniman
Synopsis They call it Faction Wars. The ninth floor. Nine armies, each led by rich and powerful aliens from across the galaxy. Each team has one objective: to capture and hold the castle at the very center of the battlefield. Strategy, alliances, pitched battles, and, of course, betrayal… It all makes for great fun and […]
Book Review: Thunder Kraken (Kraken Rider Z #2) by David Estes and Dyrk Ashton
TL;DR Review: Bigger, better, brighter, and more enjoyable. Another epic installment of one of my all-time favorite progression fantasy series. Synopsis: Zee Tarrow’s dreams are finally coming true. While the road to acceptance into Triumf’s Citadel Academy has been filled with pain, suffering, and more joy and surprises than Zee could’ve possibly imagined, now is […]
Book Review: Titan Hoppers (Titan Hoppers #1) by Rob J. Hayes
TL;DR Review – Immensely addictive and character-driven progression sci-fi fantasy. Familiar yet wonderfully fresh. Spoiler: Courage Iro will shatter the Gates of Power to protect his fleet. Born talentless, Iro has all but resigned himself to a life of drudgery, watching his sister hop across to the massive space titan for supplies. But when the […]
TBRCon2024 Highlight: LitRPG & Progression Fantasy (with Shirtaloon, Matt Dinniman, Casualfarmer & More)
Every Friday, we’re highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2024 all-virtual SF/F/H convention, looking back on the incredible variety of discussions that we had the honor of hosting.
This week, join moderator/blogger Tom Bookbeard and authors Shirtaloon, Matt Dinniman, Casualfarmer, Abby Goldsmith and Travis M. Riddle for a TBRCon2024 panel on “LitRPG & Progression Fantasy.”
Five (5) Progression Fantasy series for those who loved Cradle by Will Wight
Five (5) Progression Fantasy series for those who loved Cradle by Will Wight
Review: Ascendant (Songs of Chaos) by Michael R Miller
Holt Cook was never meant to be a dragon rider. He has always served the Order Hall of the Crag dutifully, keeping their kitchen pots clean
Review: Coiling Dragon Saga by Wo Chi Xi Hong Shi
A epic and immensely satisfying Wuxia based Progression Fantasy that should resonate with fans of Dragonball Z.
Best LitRPG, GameLit, Progression Fantasy, Cultivation, Slice of Life Books
Bender’s Top LitRPG/GameLit/Progression/Cultivation Reads