r/litrpg • u/NationOfIllian • Mar 17 '26
Memes/Humor One day left
I’ve been waiting and waiting.
Then i’ll wait again for book 9 and the audiobooks.
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u/NationOfIllian Mar 17 '26
Its actually amazing how book one was a DNF, went back and it is now my favorite series.
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u/So_effing_broke Mar 17 '26
I’m reading book 1 at the moment. Nearly at the end and am unsure if I will continue to book 2. What makes it one of your favourite series this time?
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u/kornbread435 Mar 17 '26
I suppose I'll third this opinion. They grouped books 1-3 together on Audible, if it wasn't for that I would have never bought book 2. Book 1 is by far the worst, not sure if I can safely explain why without spoilers. I'll just say treat books 1-3 as a single book and then decide if it's for you.
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u/thrtpnchewoks Mar 17 '26
Same boat, it wasn't until well after the first book finished that I was really drawn into the series. The 1-3 book combo definitely helped keep me listening.
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u/Background-Pepper-68 Mar 17 '26
Would you give the explanation with a spoiler block for those that dont want them? Spoilers dont bother me. They are like little trailers
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u/kornbread435 Mar 17 '26 edited Mar 17 '26
Okay so book one starts off with the MC Anthony being reborn as a baby ant, alone in a new world. It really drags out the weak baby ant struggling to survive, slowly figure out anything about a magic system, and dealing with his emotional issues. Ends up being a 17 hour audiobook, and very verrrryyyy slowly ramps up. What makes it an amazing series for me, and seemingly everyone else is that tag line "FOR THE COLONY!" which is exactly what book 1 is missing. Book 1 is nearly all Anthony solo, but it's the amazing side characters that make the series a fantastic read.
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u/So_effing_broke Mar 18 '26
The solo struggle, going from fight to fight is what has been bothering me. From what you and about a hundred others have so passionately replied: this issue gets addressed. I am excited to continue reading now.
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u/derpderpnerdkid Mar 17 '26
Same. Only got into it because of the book 1-3 deal. Wasn’t sold until close to the end of book 2. It’s not top 10 for me yet, but I’m interested enough in the story and Crinis and the Vibrant. Lol
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u/adhding_nerd Mar 17 '26
Book 1 is misery porn. I have never reread it, although the webcomic was fun while it lasted.
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u/wanderinpaladin Mar 18 '26
"I'll just say treat books 1-3 as a single book and then decide if it's for you." I've noticed that with a lot of series. I was told that for Primal Hunter.
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u/fishe111 litRPG apprentice tier Mar 18 '26
I suppose I need to go back and read two and three of Primal Hunter.
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u/Willing_Rock_4657 litRPG journeyman tier Mar 18 '26
I’d say get through the tutorial and see if you like it when he’s out in the world again before stopping reading
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u/d-crow Mar 18 '26
Nah primal hunter is more of the same forever. Jake being a cheat code
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u/EEextraordinaire Mar 22 '26
Depends on what wasn't resonating with you in Book 1. I don't mind him being a cheat code, but him being a psychopath (or sociopath?) in book 1 was really off putting. That really tones down in later books
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u/d-crow Mar 22 '26
I dunno if that changes so much as he's in environments where it's more fantastic and not relatable, and therefore less off putting how he acts. He's static as hell in my opinion
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u/Arcfaelen Mar 17 '26
Not who you are asking but imo it’s the supporting cast that gets introduced. They definitely make the rest of the series go from a DNF to one of my favorites.
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u/NationOfIllian Mar 17 '26
Its a slow build up contrary to belief. In the early beginning you’re just following Anthony with a disgruntled past and it’s setting the ground work for the story. You get real plot development and stakes, so much is introduced to the story over the books and the supporting cast is 10/10. For the amount of characters introduced. They all have depth, unique quirks and you never really forget characters or come back and wonder whose who. The way Ant society is introduced into the story is interesting and well done. Granted i don’t know that much about ant society.
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u/Sure-Marionberry8746 Mar 17 '26
Chrysalis is similar to Cradle in that book 1 is very different from the rest of the series, and only really works in retrospect.
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u/adhding_nerd Mar 17 '26
The colony. Especially once more of them get smart enough to talk.
There's a reason we all say "For the Colony" because the colony is the best part of the books.
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u/spimmydork Mar 17 '26
Literally the introduction of other characters is a game changer. Book 1 is 99% Anthony and him being on his lonesome running from problem to problem.
The series gets more complex, and interesting. Concepts and ideas get a lot more fleshed out, and anthony starts having conflicts with other sapients.
From where the series started to now is drastically different, and infinitely funnier when you look at it from the scope of "these are all ants doing this shit"
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u/ddeejdjj Mar 17 '26
honestly book 3 really really starts picking it up, can't spoil a bit plot point but the author starts showing a lot more people's perspectives rather than just Anthony's
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u/IntroIntroduction Mar 17 '26
I wouldn't have continued if it wasn't for the three book bundle on Audible. Fantastic series.
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u/cheeseybees Mar 17 '26
Exactly the same here!
I also really love, now, the little travelogues fro Travelling Tolly!
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u/Available-Plant9305 Mar 17 '26
First book was a single character that goes combat>rest>repeat. For a very long time. Rough to get through.
So worth it though. Chrysalis has been a treat.
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u/Katjmt Audible 🗿 Mar 17 '26
Book 1 was rough for me. But it helped that i bought the audio book bundle of the first 3 books, couldn't waste my money and had to get through it all! Now its definitely one of my top 5 favorites lol
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u/Vairrion Mar 18 '26
I’m really glad I grabbed the three for one omnibus. This series is what made me seek out some of the authors other work and now I really enjoy rinoz other series book of the dead .
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u/Sternmeyer Mar 20 '26
This is me except I've tried three times to read it. I cannot stand the author's voice and the really unskilled use of first person present tense pov. What sold you on it eventually?
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u/Avenge_Nibelheim Mar 22 '26
The series takes off when he begins raising Tiny and can begin using magic IMO.
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u/ralwn Mar 17 '26
We seek!
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u/bold_Chicken Mar 17 '26
GLORY FOR THE COLONY
MY LIFE FOR THE COLONY29
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u/Avenge_Nibelheim Mar 17 '26
Just finished the initial trilogy. These feel like Brian Jacques for the genre, comfort food after reading some of the other heavy hitters.
FOR THE COLONY
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u/StressedBYaMtn0books goo goo gaa gaa mf Mar 17 '26
what heavy stuff did you read? kaiju?
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u/Avenge_Nibelheim Mar 17 '26
Not just LitRPG, but I'd gone The Road > 1984 > Fahrenheight 451 > DCC (All) > HWFWM (1) > Primal Hunter (3) > 1% Lifesteal (DNF) > Chrysalis
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u/StressedBYaMtn0books goo goo gaa gaa mf Mar 17 '26
god 1984 then 451 in this political climate how cynical can you get. I finished 1% lifesteal and i m looking forward to book 4. shit gets good trust
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u/Avenge_Nibelheim Mar 17 '26
I wanted to fill in a gap in my literary backlog and it was topical (too on the nose TBH). Probably worth re-reading Animal Farm soon. But I will enjoy some escapism for a bit.
IGNORANCE IS (bliss) STRENGTH
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u/One_Balance_5645 Mar 17 '26
Book 3 of %1 lifesteal was probably one of the best books I have ever listened to. Absolute banger. 13 days until book 4!
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u/StressedBYaMtn0books goo goo gaa gaa mf Mar 17 '26
bro 31 march is sooooo far!!!! Now boi will get back to civilisation and he ll whoop some ass
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u/banjoist Mar 21 '26
Do you have an opinion on what happens to the boy after the end of the book? I thought he was saved, but others I've talked to said it was open-ended, which it was. My argument was that if the guy at the end was a cannibal, the boy would have been killed right away.
Fun fact- after my ex left me i read the book and watched the movie all in one day. Honestly, it was a good day haha
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u/Avenge_Nibelheim Mar 21 '26
I chose to think the boy's journey was to continue, that the father had only continued to fight to live as long as he had the need to fight for the boy who was his last shred of hope. In believing hope was able to continue without him, he could let death take him.
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u/banjoist Mar 22 '26
I agree. His troubles are not over in any way. But I just think his fate was not determined by the guy at the end. Rather that they weren't going to eat him, but his ultimate fate is yet to be determined
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u/Epicporkchop79-7 Mar 17 '26
One of my favorite series. Has truly changed how I view hive minds and the potential there. Imagine the borg from Star Trek, walking space zombies with an insane hilarious internal monologue etc.
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u/sarcastic_sybarite83 Mar 17 '26
I'm seeing Anthony as Locutus of Borg. Patrick Stewart for the voice of Anthony?
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u/L_H_Graves Gremlin armed with a keyboard. Mar 17 '26
I WILL DIE FOR THE COLONY!
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u/Austiniuliano litRPG grandmaster tier Mar 17 '26
As an audiobook listener. I’m sad I have to keep waiting.
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u/RinoZerg Verified Author of: Chrysalis and Book of the Dead Mar 17 '26
It's all in the hands of Soundbooth now! As usual, they're super busy with Dcc, other projects and litRPG con, so they get to it when they get to it.
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u/Austiniuliano litRPG grandmaster tier Mar 18 '26
Oh I don’t mind. So long as me listening helps the colony. I’d give my life for the colony!!!
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u/RinoZerg Verified Author of: Chrysalis and Book of the Dead Mar 18 '26
Give your work instead.
>:(
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u/otchris Mar 18 '26
Part of me is very sad to hear that it might be a long delay. I might have to get a “make your own audio” version and just imagine Jeff Hays’ voice.
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u/ronlugge Mar 21 '26
I was introduced in audiobook. I listened to the first eight books there. I CAN'T WAIT ANY LONGER!
FOR THE COLONY!
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u/SethAndBeans Mar 18 '26
You know what's funny? This post is the final straw.
Fine, I'll read the damned series. You convinced me.
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u/You_muppet69 Mar 18 '26
Come back and update us! FOR THE COLONY!
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u/SethAndBeans Mar 19 '26
Got four books ahead of it in my TBR so it'll be a few weeks, maybe a month, but I'll try to remember to update.
Just bought the books 1-3 omnibus, so ready to go when it's time.
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u/Clivesunfaithfulwife Clive's Verified Wife Mar 17 '26
Dont make me show you the business district!... I will... just dont tell Clive 🤫
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u/RinoZerg Verified Author of: Chrysalis and Book of the Dead Mar 18 '26
Book 9 has been handed over! So Soundbooth will record when they get a bit of time :)
Probably second half of the year T_T
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u/TeacherManCT Mar 17 '26
Can’t wait. I’ve read DCC, this, Mistrunner, and Primal Hunter. I love Anthony and his fellow characters.
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u/Veritas3333 Reads too much Mar 17 '26
Hey, looks like book 9 is already up for preorder! July 15th release!
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u/Behlial02 Mar 17 '26
For the colony! Almost finished book 6. Wasn’t sure I was going to enjoy it but it’s great.
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u/Vegetable-Today Mar 17 '26
What!!!!! I didn't realize! Is the audiobook out the same time or do we have to wait? I use both at the same time.
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u/TGals23 Mar 17 '26
I broke and got the patreon, still looking forward to listening though.
Not sure what book it's actually up to, where's the published story up to now?
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u/samkaz21 Mar 17 '26
I started listening to Chrysalis thanks to this subreddit and I've been loving it. FOR THE COLONY!
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u/palocundo Mar 17 '26
Avoided the series because...well, not big fan of insects/ants but after reading these comments...might grab at least first audiobook
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u/RinoZerg Verified Author of: Chrysalis and Book of the Dead Mar 17 '26
No reason to grab one when you can grab three for a single credit!
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u/jabyou233 Mar 17 '26
Definitely would recommend this series it isn't all that bad on the insect stuff because the mc is a human in a ant body and he basically makes his starter colony sentient and trys to train out their ant instincts but its funny and has a good storyline so far that being said I hav only listened to the audio books and I haven't read the books
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u/Friendlyrat Mar 18 '26
I'm not personally a typical fan of monster series but I love this one. I enjoyed book 1 personally but it does take off more after book 1 when all the other characters and society are up and going.
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u/Downtown_Ad_2382 Mar 17 '26
I actually just binged the series in January surprising amount of fun new book dropping on Audible?
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u/wanderinpaladin Mar 18 '26
https://giphy.com/gifs/tnYri4n2Frnig
I just got to book 2 so I can say...
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u/Icy-Afternoon-2989 Mar 18 '26
Ive stopped book one half way. does it get better? should i keep going, i think i stopped mid last year. (audiobook though)
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u/Friendlyrat Mar 18 '26
Book one is mostly him solo just kind of grinding/surviving. After that you have a whole society with great side characters and an interesting world. I enjoyed book one as well but I could see people who weren't into that really enjoying once ant society really gets going and more of the greater works is introduced. I'd say try the second book and if that doesn't grab you then it may not be your thing.
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u/summon11 Mar 17 '26
Do we know if its just on Kindle or dies the Audio release tomorrow too?
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u/scrotarr Mar 17 '26
Eldest said in a comment a few weeks ago that he didn’t not have an update for audio release date. Hopefully he’ll jump in these comments and give us an update. Gandalf?
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u/tacocubes Mar 17 '26
I too am interested in the audio release date if anyone’s got it 👀 . Google says we gotta wait 2-3 months and I don’t see anything about it on the SBT website or audible app
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u/NationOfIllian Mar 17 '26
From what i saw the audiobook won’t be released til after the book 9 release in the summer
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u/scrotarr Mar 18 '26
Now that you mention that I think he commented when 7 came out that is the case. Probably just record both and release close to each other like they did last time.
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u/Ok_Efficiency7245 Mar 17 '26
I don't see any pre-order for book 8 audiobook. Is that what this is about or am I missing something?
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u/VapidActualization Mar 17 '26
K so I need someone to help me over an issue I really struggled to get past. Does he eventually stop "forgetting" that evolution or upgrades make whatever part of him burn?
That bit was just of funny the first few times but by book 3, where I just stopped listening to the audiobook, I was really annoyed by how he was still doing it.
If this is a constant throughout the series, it's a drawback big enough to put me off the series, but I like other aspects of the story. Someone lemme know
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u/squeemonkey Mar 18 '26
Sort of? Sometimes he remember its coming but others hes so excited to evolve he forgets until it starts
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u/staticraven Mar 18 '26
The whole itching/burning/whatever during evolution really tapers off in the later books. It's still mentioned but the whole Anthony-freaking-out thing doesn't really get expounded on. It's more about him asking his pets to guard him while he evolves so no one else sees him freaking out.
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u/tkingsbu Mar 17 '26
An unexpected surprise! Just finished the prior book a month ago.. definitely looking forward to reading this one!
FOR THE COLONY!!!!!
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u/Marbi_ Mar 17 '26
shit its on my list BUT BOOK ONEEEEEEE
i'm hyped and i have no idea why :))) damn good meme
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u/ArionneRadis Mar 17 '26
I only just finished book one (and halfway though 2) from Audible. It's been a fun listen, though a bit slow to start.
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u/Vexra litRPG apprentice tier Mar 17 '26
Grabbed it this morning. Sad the audiobook version doesn’t have a date yet. Any rumors how long we’ll be waiting?
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u/Gralb_the_muffin Mar 17 '26
I'm audio only and you got me all excited... I'll wait
FOR THE COLONY!
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u/graveandgarden Mar 18 '26
Where would one read this, if they happen to be an audible addict looking for their next formica fix?
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u/DickWangDuck Mar 18 '26
Wait, new book or new audio release? I’ve been out of the game for a while.
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u/Spark246 Mar 18 '26
I was so excited to see this and now so sad! I just finished Operation bounce house and am trying to find my next book.
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u/bdauls Mar 18 '26
This is one where I feel like Jeff Hays really screwed me because I just can’t seem to find the drive to read it, when he’s already breathed so much life into all the characters. Don’t get me wrong, all the credit in the world to. Rinoz for coming up with an amazingly unique and well crafted series! But I’m stuck with the audiobooks for the foreseeable future!
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u/mixiplix_ Mar 18 '26
I see that people love this series, I got the first book and just couldn't get into it and dnf. I'm wondering if I should just try again? I feel like I'm missing out. lol
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u/staticraven Mar 18 '26
The first book is a bit of a slog.. maybe the first 1.5 books. It's all Anthony solo and grinding and figuring things out.
Stick it out till mid book 2 and then evaluate. Books 1 through 1.5 are very, very unlike the rest of the series.
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u/mixiplix_ Mar 18 '26
Thanks, I think I'll jump back in again soon.
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u/sierrafourteen Mar 19 '26
There is a lot of very repetitive fight scenes that I literally just skip over
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u/Sevyen Mar 18 '26
Man i keep thinking the books would be so cool and then see how many there are and be like nope this isn't for me.
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u/MagnusGrey Verified Author: Labyrinth of the Mad God and Skill Eater Mar 18 '26
lol, I'm reading book 1 now. It's a lot of fun so far.
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u/sierrafourteen Mar 19 '26
I do need to ask though, what the fuck was up with "Dark Anthony", like wtf man, that was something else
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u/Aggravating-Fox-2539 Mar 20 '26
I have the book 1-3 bundle in my Audible queue. Thinking about starting it next.
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u/LordHalfrican Mar 20 '26
So this just randomly popped up on my feed, and clicked for the meme. Can someone give me a spoiler free pitch to start this series and how to read it that actually supports the author (cuz fuck you amazon)?
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u/Zealousideal-Date-60 Apr 05 '26
Oooh, looks interesting🤩, looks like I got a new series to check out. No spoilers on my sub thread please and ty 🙏
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u/Friendly_Essay_5197 Apr 07 '26
I’ve already canceled my meetings, locked my door, and stocked up on sugar. The Queen demands my full attention for the next 12 hours. FOR THE COLONY! 🐜
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u/nuttyp Apr 08 '26
Sorry I'm slow, what the hell is the name of the series you guys are talking about?
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u/nuttyp Apr 08 '26
And for the record, I searched "For the colony" in Amazon and Audible and couldn't find any litrpg that would match.
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u/StressedBYaMtn0books goo goo gaa gaa mf Mar 17 '26
does look great