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Savage Dominion: A LitRPG Adventure Kindle Edition

by Luke Chmilenko (Author), G. D. Penman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Maulkin didn't know dying would mean a new eternity of dungeon delving, monster slaying, and glory hunting. If he had, he wouldn’t have been so worried about kicking the bucket on a date gone even more wrong than usual.

Reborn in the wild world of Amaranth, Maulkin finds himself in a hulking demi-human body with a sword of a size to match. Marked as an Eternal, a fledging immortal of boundless potential, Maulkin soon discovers he’s been given a mission by the elder pantheon of this new realm:

Grow stronger.
Ascend to godhood.
Spread chaos in their name.

Oh and fend off that inbound apocalypse, if he can find the time.

Who wants an easy afterlife anyway?
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08RSNK38B
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wraithmarked Creative, LLC
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 15, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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    G. D. Penman is the author and ghostwriter of over a hundred best-selling books. Previously they have been an editor, literary critic, game designer, bookseller and eternal dungeon-master. They now maintain a menagerie of animals, a respectable library, a legion of unpainted miniatures and a minor bankruptcy of Magic the Gathering cards.

    Born in the mid-80s, they have lived through more apocalypses than you’ve had hot dinners. Once they were small, but now they are large. If you are unclear on where to find them, they’re probably out back smoking.

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    Writing far faster than his hands can withstand, Luke Chmilenko hails from the Great White North where he lives with his wife and two daughters. Toiling endlessly Luke juggles his time between a rapidly growing catalogue of series while playing far more video games than he would ever openly admit.

    If you're interested in getting all the news about Luke's upcoming work, check out his website at: http://lukechmilenko.com/

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Customers find this book to be one of the best they've read, with exciting fight scenes and good banter throughout. They appreciate the unique character growth system and outstanding internal monologue of the main character, along with the interesting world building. The writing style receives positive feedback, with one customer noting the absence of grammar or spelling errors. The pacing and ease of use receive mixed reviews, with some finding it fast-paced while others consider it terrible, and some find it uncomplicated while others find it difficult to get through.

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128 customers mention "Readability"128 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as one of the best books they have read, with one customer noting it's a worthy successor to the first book in the series.

"...their progression the same way action RPGs do with their perfectly handled loot progression...." Read more

"Loved the story. The dialogue between the character is so very well done and absolutely hilarious...." Read more

"Story is pretty straight forward with a very surprising twist. Great character development as they grow through the story...." Read more

"...Their unique take on the human psyche showcase that not everyone is meant for the greatness that they are forced to inherit, we as the readers get..." Read more

99 customers mention "Humor"90 positive9 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, particularly its laddish banter and combat scenes, with many mentioning they laugh out loud while reading.

"...games and bring them to fully realized virtual worlds, empowering you to experience, through literature, what it is impossible to enjoy today due to..." Read more

"...dialogue between the character is so very well done and absolutely hilarious...." Read more

"...A fun read imo. I'd recommend it, especially if you like the d&d genre." Read more

"...The main characters personality gives a great deal of humor and comic relief to how serious and brutal the story can be...." Read more

86 customers mention "Storyline"81 positive5 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, describing it as action-packed with exciting fight scenes and interesting world building.

"...The world of Amaranth is deep and interesting, often warping standard fantasy tropes in unique and unusual ways...." Read more

"Story is pretty straight forward with a very surprising twist. Great character development as they grow through the story...." Read more

"...& G. D. Penman collaboratively managed to create a diverse multi-facetted world utilizing rich lore, a diverse cast..." Read more

"...through that, there is some good character development and serious moments throughout. Thought the world building was good and not too overly done...." Read more

69 customers mention "Character development"61 positive8 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, particularly noting the unique character growth system and outstanding internal monologue of the main character, while also praising the diverse cast.

"...The main character is likeable, as is his supporting cast. These are characters that you want to root for...." Read more

"Loved the story. The dialogue between the character is so very well done and absolutely hilarious...." Read more

"...Great character development as they grow through the story. Look forward to the next book in this series." Read more

"...This had none of that. Innuendo jokes galore but the banter of the characters was so fun to read. And action held a good pace...." Read more

20 customers mention "Writing style"20 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, with one customer noting the absence of grammar or spelling errors, while another mentions the author's ability to explain concepts clearly.

"...I heartily recommend it to anyone looking for a well written, character driven dark fantasy novel." Read more

"Well put together book, am excited to read the next in the series. Kind of scared, for the direction Malikin is heading." Read more

"...Overall a good novel with solid writing. (I'm influenced by Maulkin)" Read more

"...Not as strong as Chmilenko's solo series, but very readable. If you like the genre, you'll enjoy this...." Read more

16 customers mention "World building"16 positive0 negative

Customers praise the world building in the book, with one customer noting how it drew them in from the beginning and kept them engaged throughout.

"...Thought the world building was good and not too overly done. Going to burn through the rest of this series in a few days." Read more

"...It has decent world-building and magic systems. The characterization is great for the good guys but pretty flat for the baddies...." Read more

"Wonderful character and world development...." Read more

"...Great action and humor and good world building. The fun of leveling up without getting bogged down. Looking forward to the next book" Read more

35 customers mention "Pacing"21 positive14 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some finding it fast-paced while others describe it as terrible.

"...And action held a good pace. I liked Maulkin, he gets things done...." Read more

"...And I do mean CONSTANTLY. So much so that it significantly slows the pace of the story. It also gives the whole story a cartoonish/silly feel...." Read more

"...Thought the world building was good and not too overly done. Going to burn through the rest of this series in a few days." Read more

"For me the story was a little slow in starting and the banter of the party of adventurers periodically felt overdone and forced...." Read more

8 customers mention "Ease of use"5 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's ease of use, with some finding it uncomplicated while others describe it as difficult to get through.

"This book is pretty straightforward with a few unexpected twists and turns...." Read more

"Wonderful character and world development. While the overall quest seems daunting, the actual situations the characters get into are not saved by..." Read more

"...The way these guys go into detail is great and (to my surprise😁) never boring! Character interaction is magnificent...." Read more

"...one of my favorite series and this one appears to be just as deep and complex!" Read more

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  • Kaleb Barker
    5.0 out of 5 stars Came for the LitRPG, stayed for the story.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2021
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    You never quite know what to expect of a new LitRPG series. The great ones capture the feelings of discovery and awe you get when playing a new, well designed MMO and suck you in to their progression the same way action RPGs do with their perfectly handled loot progression. They take the best things about games and bring them to fully realized virtual worlds, empowering you to experience, through literature, what it is impossible to enjoy today due to technological limitations.

    This is not one of those books. The standard collection of RPG elements – experience gain, crafting, and the like – are all included, but they aren't taken very seriously and certainly aren't the focus of the narrative. If you're here for the type of experience I've described above, you'll be disappointed. This is a fantasy novel with gaming elements, and not the other way around.

    The world of Amaranth is deep and interesting, often warping standard fantasy tropes in unique and unusual ways. It is violent, too, sometimes disturbingly so. Savagery was an expectation given its title, and it doesn't shy away from it.

    The main character is likeable, as is his supporting cast. These are characters that you want to root for. Their growth from cautious allies to friends and comrades is natural and one of the story's highlights.

    Overall, I greatly enjoyed it and am looking forward to the next book in the series. I heartily recommend it to anyone looking for a well written, character driven dark fantasy novel.
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  • G
    4.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoyed this, but LitRPG portions were an afterthought and contributed little to overall
    Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2021
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    Loved the story. The dialogue between the character is so very well done and absolutely hilarious. My only complaint is that LitRPG is basically just thrown in, every foe is a "legendary foe" and allows the MC to get stat boosts, but it really doesn't contribute much of anything to the overall story. There are a few powers which are very cool, but they don't rank up and the ranks mean absolutely nothing. MC ranks up to 10/10 in swords and brawling.... and it means nothing in the way of the story at all. Just kill it or actually go into depth in the story... still a massive fan and will be reading the rest.
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  • Curtis Siegler
    5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting story arc
    Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2024
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    Story is pretty straight forward with a very surprising twist. Great character development as they grow through the story. Look forward to the next book in this series.
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  • tiana
    5.0 out of 5 stars Looking forward to the next book!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2021
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    I am pleasantly surprised how much I liked this book. I love litrpg and fantasy but more often than not they're filled with graphic sex and a droning use of the f word(Which I absolutely hate) or just feeling icky from the moral perversion.
    This had none of that. Innuendo jokes galore but the banter of the characters was so fun to read. And action held a good pace. I liked Maulkin, he gets things done.
    And I liked that for an litrpg it doesn't get bogged down by stats and figures or how by every exact detail the magic works. A fun read imo. I'd recommend it, especially if you like the d&d genre.
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  • Corey Boyd
    5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtaking
    Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2021
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    Savage Dominion’s authors, Luke Chmilenko & G. D. Penman collaboratively managed to create a diverse multi-facetted world utilizing rich lore, a diverse cast [ where even the minor characters have something to contribute to the store and find a way all their own to remain memorable – even if they only make one appearance throughout the entirety of the book.]

    Their unique take on the human psyche showcase that not everyone is meant for the greatness that they are forced to inherit, we as the readers get insight regarding the inner workings of the castes’ mind, showcasing the inherent flaws that make each individual unique and timeless. Lastly, the character growth system is unique in it's own right and possesses a depth to it that ensures that each person can be heavily customized in order to suit their immediate needs.
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  • RogueNPC
    4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty decent battle focused story
    Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2021
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    This LitRPG is Portal Fantasy. MC dies on earth and is reborn into another world with some help of the gods. While this is similar to many other starts the exact details are fairly new and creative compared to many others hint hint death by vehicle while crossing the road.

    In the beginning of the story it was nice to see that the authors may have chosen to follow a suggestion I saw on Reddit. They explained not only the race the MC chose but also the other races in the world and gave some information about them right from the beginning.

    The main story quest may not be the most original, but it works. Where the book really shines is the devastated world that the characters are thrown into and what they have to go through. The character and skill choices that the characters have to make are fairly unique and creative. It's interesting to see how they use the skills in their adventures.

    The characters are enjoyable each and their own way. The main characters personality gives a great deal of humor and comic relief to how serious and brutal the story can be. Which brings me to the one small downside I really had with the book. Even though there is more than just straight up fighting, the majority of the book is pretty much just battle after battle after battle. There are a few spots here and there in the book where it's not the case but it tends to be a lot of it.

    In the end I'll probably read the next book.
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  • xenok
    5.0 out of 5 stars Finally
    Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2024
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    It took me a while to get around to this series, but I'm glad that I finally did. Luke has been one of my favorites in this genre, and he and G. D. delivered. Overall, good pacing, action, and humor throughout. Found myself laughing out loud through a few different parts. I do enjoy the banter between the different characters, and to me, it makes it feel like I was listening in on a group of friends ribbing on each other. Even through that, there is some good character development and serious moments throughout. Thought the world building was good and not too overly done. Going to burn through the rest of this series in a few days.
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  • Kindle-Kunde
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in Germany on June 21, 2021
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    Action packed to the brim, the characters have depth and are versatile and the jokes are actually funny. It scratched the progression fantasy itch just right as well. Cant asko for more :)
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  • Adam
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in Canada on April 2, 2021
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    I don’t know how many times i have thought about what it would be like to live a video game and this book does it. The characters are amazing, the personalities are full and relatable, the world they are in is complex but still understandable. Amazingly written and a fantastic read definitely recommend this book to everyone.
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  • Pulkit
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
    Reviewed in India on March 12, 2021
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    I have read Luke's work before and hence decided to pick this up and boy it didn't disappoint. Both the writers brought this new world to life, amazing storyline, characters and humour. Can't wait for the next installment
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  • Glennccc
    5.0 out of 5 stars Flawless
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 15, 2021
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    Well what a simply stunning read. There is not a single aspect of this book I didn't love. The four main characters, Maulkin, Asher, Mercy and Seren all work together very well. Malkin's gung ho attitude that some how works, Mercy's snarky comments brilliantly keeping Maulkin in place, Asher's frustration at Mercy and Mauklin's bickering, and Seren's superiority complex, all superbly done. The creatures and monsters are great and make for some really original fights. What makes the book so utterly compelling is the world building and the lore surrounding it, Very detailed and beautifully realised, with hopefully a lot more to be revealed. While this is a gamelit book, the stats are kept to a minimum and only come up when they should. A fantastic book that both gamelit or fantasy fans should be able to really enjoy. Bring on book Two.
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  • meg
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good read
    Reviewed in Australia on March 30, 2021
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    I think that this is the best book to date of this genre that I have read,thoroughly enjoyed it as it had all the ingredients of a really good read,adventure,humour and well read it for yourself as I promise you won't be disappointed
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