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reviewed Uncrowned by Will Wight (Cradle, #7)

Will Wight: Uncrowned (Paperback, 2019, Hidden Gnome Publishing) 4 stars

Emriss Silentborn, Memory of the World.

Tiberian Arelius, the fallen Patriarch.

Akura Malice, Queen of …

Review of 'Uncrowned' on 'Goodreads'

3 stars

After two excellent books, it's back to the competition/leveling up drudge.
I must admit I liked the last phase of the book, but the rest is merely okay-ish.
Writing quality is improving.

reviewed Ghostwater by Will Wight (Cradle, #5)

Will Wight: Ghostwater (2018, Hidden Gnome Publishing) 4 stars

Long ago, the Monarch Northstrider created a world of his own.This world, known as Ghostwater, …

Review of 'Ghostwater' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

A surprisingly good installment of the series, even though (or maybe because) it veers off from the plotted path.
I love Dross.

reviewed Unsouled by Will Wight (Cradle, #1)

Will Wight: Unsouled (2016) 4 stars

Sacred artists follow a thousand Paths to power, using their souls to control the forces …

Review of 'Unsouled' on 'Goodreads'

2 stars

2.5 stars out of 5
Was recommended this by someone whose taste I respect.
Not sure though. Silly litRPG by a 16-yo anime fanboy. Learned later (book 3) that is was selfpublished. Yeah, that absolutely shows.
It isn't bad persé. It's like that loose tooth you just have to fiddle with.
But, and that's a big but, the start appealed to my subconscious and my imagination. So I'll continue reading.

reviewed Soulsmith by Will Wight (Cradle, #2)

Will Wight: Soulsmith (2017, Hidden Gnome Publishing) 4 stars

Outside Sacred Valley, ancient ruins rise from the earth, drawing sacred artists from miles around …

Review of 'Soulsmith' on 'Goodreads'

3 stars

Meh-ish. People are calling this a better book than the first, but I'm not sure. It lacks pacing. It isn't bad though. Language is slightly improved. Premise grows more interesting, though it's still silly litRPG.