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I really enjoy how Jake views everything as a challenge of some sort. He takes moments to relax, but also notes things to look at later. The first part of the book has him seeing his family, and a couple bully the little brother moments when little brother tries to starts stuff with mom and dad. It was funny. Jake also does nothing by halves, and kind of almost blunders in an exciting transmute but also exterminate everything session. I do think that finding beings more powerful than himself is a positive for him. With his Bloodline and personality that's a challenge to improve himself. The next part of the book showing a short montage of improving some skills was interesting. I also enjoyed the whole school scenario. As for slavery vs hunting, personally those are monumentally different topics. Hunting allows for anyone to win, and it's all about who is more. More can be anything—determination, skilled, lucky, devious—and that's pretty normal in a LitRPG series. Slavery was going to come up anyway based on previous books, and I like Villy's explanations both to Jake and Duskleaf. Directing chaos in a preferred and potentially positive direction adds depth. I like how Jake handles the situation. I am sad the book ended, and I will be eagerly anticipating the next books.

meaganpauli's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging funny

5.0

So good! I love a training montage and an academy arc - and we get both in spades! Can’t wait to read more about Jake’s progress in the next one.

kenmurray25's review against another edition

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adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

sunnysky's review

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adventurous medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

The auction was fun, and the introspection and actions with his weapons were awesome, and was great for character growth.

We found out the secret behind the mask, which lead to an awesome scene that also has foreboding foreshadowing.

And at the end the school arc began! All of it was fun, exciting, and I loved all the high points of this novel.

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laurenmlbc's review

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adventurous tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

rofitz's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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