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Tenacity

The Completionist Chronicles, Book 9

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An Epic Fantasy LitRPG Adventure

Resources? Zilch. Shelter? Ha. Monsters? Hungry, and closing in.

Joe the Ritualist fled Alfheim with the remnants of the Dwarven Oligarchy at his side. Though the hairy warriors number in the tens of thousands, they stand at the brink of extinction; and the new world they landed on isn’t pulling any punches. Jotunheim is a winter wonderland featuring a vast array of monsters: the least of which are hulking lizard-ape Hoardlings, and carnivorous penguins standing a dozen feet tall.

The world is massive, deadly, and empty: But all Joe sees is free real estate. Thanks to Specializing in magics that allow him to rapidly create buildings, the Ritualist starts carving out a defensible area for his allies. Dense walls, workshops that churn out weapons and armor, even magical edifices that rain death upon the swarming creatures. Being so new to the world, they mistakenly believe that expanding quickly equals safety.

But on the world of giants, ramping up production just means ringing a bigger dinner bell.

©2023 Dakota Krout (P)2023 Mountaindale Press Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Magic LitRPG
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I listened to the series so far and grew to love the story. It is worth the listen and i am waiting for the next book in the series.

I love the story, but the narration takes the cake

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This book had a few things that made it more enjoyable than the previous two books which I didn't enjoy that much. Firstly the main legion dwarves were both dialled down in their annoying jock/ bro dialog and were not interacted with as much as the previous books. This made me happy as this was one of the most annoying things about the recent series. Secondly it has some town build and tower defence aspects. I do like both. Though, it was at a insane pace like a speed run. No time to saviour either.

This isn't a return to the heights of the first few books where Joe was actually trying to complete everything, find hidden classes and trainers, etc. I think he needs his guild to make an appearance soon because Joe and the series is missing capable team mates who bring different skills and expertise to the table. Havoc is great (the only dwarf I like, Cleave is pretty close) doesn't have much book time which was a real shame.

[Note - I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.]

Slightly better than the previous two books

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Not as much character interactions here. The dwarves are all over the place. Other than Jackson occasionally Joe never speaks to humans. I don't think Aten or his mother have any relevance anymore as they aren't even mentioned.

Most of this book is Joe talking to himself. Coming up with rituals and then solving ritual-based problems.

The scenario of the world seems flawed too. It's based off a tower defence game but considering world 1 was a 2 faction war this scenario felt very gamified and fake. I think Krout wrote himself into a corner with the ritu-architect class. A character who specialises in construction has to be static and far from the front lines.

It was easy listening and the narrator did great but, yet again, I'm unsure whether this series has anything to make it worth continuing with.

Fairly standard

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In Jotunheim's chill, where frost winds do blow,
Joe's brilliance and daring, a tale to bestow.
With allies by his side, a divide yet to come,
In Book 9's icy world, where battles will be won.

As they brace for challenges, courage in their defense,
Giant leaps await them, a puzzling suspense.
In audiobook's embrace, the narrator's voice sublime,
"The Completionist Chronicles," a brilliant, wintery rhyme.

Brilliant Twists Amid Frost: Book 9's Icy Defense

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it took me a little to get back into to the story as it had been a while but when it clicked I remember why I love the series.

Jackson remains my favourite character but they are all very enjoyable. this book brings in sin game mechanics I haven't seen in litrpg and works then well.

thanks dekota.

took me a minute but then I found it

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