After helping save a country on Ludus from a demon invasion, Henry and Jason could use a break. Unfortunately, life moves on, and new problems will appear, especially for their friend, the new ruler of Berber. Being orb-Bonded adventurers wielding powerful magic means they have the responsibility to do what others cannot.
Some members have left, and there will be new additions. The Delvers LLC team is solid. But while Henry creates new magi-tech and Jason perfects his deadly power, evil forces are gathering. The men from Earth had better enjoy what down time they have, because it’s not likely to last.
Events on Ludus and out among the rest of the universe are spiraling towards something terrible. Henry Sato, Jason Booth, and Nora Hazard might find themselves being drawn towards the center of the conflict, or knowing their luck, fall right into it.
My Opinion: 314 pages, $5.98, Available On Kindle Unlimited
This is a good, action-ish transition to a new big arc for the series. The first 20% is mostly reminders about who everyone is, what happened in the last book, and the month between those events and the start of this novel. It’s a good catch up but also lays down new problems for the expanding cast and meshes in some of those new characters. Mid story positions the group for expanded adventures with a leading quest that provides most of the action in the novel. I liked that the author added a way to sneak in some close personal combat and a little powering up as those have been traits of the series. The late story does a bit of world building but really is the setup for book 5. It’s a giant tease for action I’d like to read about immediately but still have to wait for.
Overall, the story does a good job transitioning the story into a new arc of adventure. The action is still there, there’s some crafting, and setup for new adventures and challenges for Henry, Jason, Nora and the crew. Good stuff.
Score: 7.6 out of 10