Book of the dead has became one of my top three favorite LitRPG and it’s not even close. I just wanted to say that I feel like book two’s cover is a major spoiler.

Edit: I just wanted to say I’m not hating on the book at all or anything like that I’m just pointing out something I felt.

Just curious where everyone’s fav spot to listen is. I love sim racing and these books make it soooooo much better:)

I've heard the story mentioned a lot but I don't have a full grasp of what it is about (outside of the title) what kind of "tags" or "genres" apply to it?

Howdy. Looking for a recommendation. Soon to finish book 4 of 1% life steak and have really been enjoying the story. Anyways I'm looking for something similar or at least a story where the MC is getting powerful but has to keep secrets and is constantly teetering on the edge, interacting with powerful people who could crush him will also managing to survive through whatever means. I enjoy stories where there is a good side character that eventually learns the MCs secrets. I enjoy navigating political structures but also like unique situations and real stakes at least to those around the MC lol. Another series I enjoyed but haven't read the last book and heard there was some hiatus was the Beastborne series. Anyways any recommendations would be much appreciated.

Finally getting around to listening to book 5 and I just finished the fight with Zaff the Wight in part 2. Honestly incredible. I sometimes get bored in big LitRPG fights, but this one kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time and was a great concept. This series continues to be in my top 5 and I just wanted to post some love for it here. Anyone who hasn't given it a shot yet I highly recommend it.

So, I've read a decent amount of litrpg/progression fantasy, and although fractals seem to crop up somewhat often, they tend not to be anywhere near as prevalent as in DotF. When a cultivation technique or similar is described as a fractal (which tends to be the main use of fractals in other books), it is fairly easy to imagine as many real fractals are somewhat spirally (eg dragon curve)

However, in DotF, so many things are fractals (fractal blades, fractal skills, etc). So, what am I meant to imagine here? A real fractal that is just cropped into a blade shape doesn't seem right, but neither does a blade made of smaller blades. Does anyone have a good mental model for these? I'm enjoying the series, but it keeps breaking my immersion when I try to imagine fight scenes and how the skills actually look.

I have finished book 6 by the way, in case spoilers are an issue

I didn't find any dedicated subreddit for this series, but it seems to be fairly often recommended on this sub, so hopefully someone can answer my question? If there is a better subreddit to post this question to, please tell me

I keep running into magic and LitRPG systems with a supposedly severe cost: lifespan, permanent stat loss, pain, corruption, memory, or some resource that cannot be replaced. On the character sheet it looks brutal. In practice, the cost often disappears between fights and the surrounding society behaves as if it does not exist.

The versions that stick with me are the ones where the cost creates institutions. Lifespan magic should produce triage laws, wealthy patrons buying other peoples years, and professions built around avoiding casts. Permanent stat loss should change who gets drafted, how veterans are treated, and whether dangerous skills are regulated. Memory costs should reshape recordkeeping, testimony, relationships, and who society trusts with important knowledge.

At that point the cost stops being a high-stakes tax on the protagonist and becomes part of the setting. It also closes the loophole where the MC is somehow the only person who takes the rules seriously.

What is the best example you have seen of a system cost changing the whole world around it? Or what cost sounds severe on paper but almost never gets followed through?

Looking for books that bridge the gap between LitRPG and romance or romantasy. All recommendations welcomed.

I hate that I feel like I rant more than I rave so ill try to be better but I have to get this out, the ranting to myself in the car for 15 minutes wasn't enough.

Book: Dungeon Slayer

Author: Konrad Ryan

Start with the good stuff: The story is good, I can see the potential and I love it. MC is a teen so his self pity parties make sense as well as his tendencies to make extremely stupid decisions. But, he follows through with each step, even if it nearly kills him.

My issues: the dude is a mage who hates using magic. He wants to be fast and strong but doesn't have the stat points yet to be that and he is so stupid. Like, the kid needs to drop stats into intelligence. He has an AOE attack (targets random opponent ever second for a small amount of damage) but decides he wants to fight metal cockroaches with razor pinchers and soccer ball sized eyes hand to hand. The only magic he seems to like using is fire wall which effects things in it but the wall doesn't move! Another point is that the book gives off Solo Leveling vibes like nothing else.

Anyway, has anyone else read/listened to this book? Does he get smarter? Or does he continue down the meathead path? I want to finish it but i do not want to waste time on a brainless meat head

A story that takes place mostly in wilderness hunting down monsters trying to obtain mana crystals and merging them to increase there rarity like from a 10 blue make 1 green kind of situation. That mostly involves investigating power and again hunting creatures. Maybe with going home to a base.

Idk I just wanted something specific suddenly thanks for taking time to read this

Hi everyone!

My second book, Wizard With a Greatsword 2, just came out today. The title gives away as much as I'm willing, but suffice it say I packed this one full of genre piece side quests, extravagant battles, and struggled-fueled growth for our cast of heroes.

Book one has been a huge success on Amazon, sitting comfortably at 4.7 stars with 630+ ratings. Here's what some readers have to say in the reviews:

"The author combines breathless action with immersive worldbuilding. What stood out to me was the solid human side of the support characters; they struggle with emotions and concerns while confronting their duties and responsibilities."

"Fast paced, engaging characters, and great worldbuilding. More depth than most progression fantasy I've read. Looking forward to the sequel."

"What I got was better than I expected. Iris is such a fun and flawed character. The beginning sets up Iris and her new found powers well but brings action, adventure and mystique moving into act 2. The third act with the raid quest was grippign and had some exciting moments, mixed with some well earned character development. Iris' crew are a fantastic addition. This book was exceptional and started on all cylinders. Most importantly, BRING ON BOOK TWO!"

Here's the blurb:

Iris has survived her first real trials as an adventurer.

Between cooking up plots to fool titans, investigating strange happenings on cursed lands, and making naive pacts with aspiring gods, Iris and her party are settling comfortably into life on the frontier.

There are mysteries to solve, pirate crews to impress, and powers to test.

But while Iris is busy chasing levels, friendships, and a future of her own, something darker is taking shape in the meeting halls of Giantrock City.

Old favors are coming due, powerful enemies are taking notice, and when the first shots of someone else’s war are fired over their heads, the party may have no choice but to run.

Iris has found the life she always asked for. Can she keep it?

Don’t miss Book 2 of this progression fantasy adventure romp about an eager novice learning who she wants to become.

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Ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H4RL7L3H

COVER ARTIST: Steven Shan

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I just wanted to make a quick post letting everyone know that book 5 of Path of Dragons, called The Trial of Primacy, is now out on Kindle, Audiobook, and Paperback. For those of you who don't know what the story is about, it's a system apocalypse following a shapeshifting Druid as he first, struggles to survive, and then find his place in a new and changed world. Here's the blurb for book 5:

The Trial of Primacy has finally arrived, pitting Earth’s mightiest champions against one another in a hostile environment filled with deadly surprises. Elijah is primed to compete, but he won’t face the Trial alone . . .

Fighting by his side are Sadie Song, a mighty Crusader whose faith-driven power exacts a heavy toll; Dat Bao, a lethal Witch Hunter driven by loyalty; Kurik, a dwarven Sapper whose ingenuity can turn the tide of any battle; and Ron, a Healer struggling to preserve compassion in a world determined to devour the weak. Together, they’ll confront the nine challenges, each representing a different realm attached to the World Tree.

But evil lurks in the shadows of their quest, taking the form of the silver-masked Immortals who seek to turn the Trial to their advantage, setting them on a collision course with Elijah and his companions. And on the excised world of Ka’arath, every victory is paid for in blood, while every failure echoes far beyond the Trial itself.

Now, as the Immortals move to seize control, Elijah must rise—or watch as the Trial of Primacy is forged into a weapon casting humanity’s future into darkness.

If that sounds like something you might be interested in reading, check out the series listing at the following link:

Path of Dragons

If you want to jump right to the latest book, here's the link for The Trial of Primacy:

The Trial of Primacy (Book 5 of Path of Dragons)

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AI Usage: None

The series all the way up to book 14 on Royal Road (and mid-way through book 17 on my Patreon), so if you do end up loving it, there's plenty of content available for a pretty big binge.

Two-fisted drinker Andrew Givler. Author panel with Palmer Pickering, Luke Chmilenko, Andrew Givler, Eura Abrams, Scott Lynch. Authors Henry Herz, Michael Chatfield, Haylock Jobson, Sean Dunning, Noret Flood. Also in attendance was Andy Peloquin.

So I normally just read on Royal Road or listen on audible. I'm a big fan of the genre, but recently I discovered the magic of kindle unlimited. For like ~12 bucks a month I can get all the goodies I've had in my wishlist on audible for like forever for 'free'. I've gotta say this book was awesome. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series. Who else enjoyed this one?

Why have a cozy homestead all to yourself when you can have it with friends? And maybe a few glowing cows and some fairies to help you farm?

In Book 2, John grows his homestead into a village, explores more of the portal world, and adds more friends to his newfound family.

If you like Stardew Valley but with portals, then check out Book 2 of Meadowreach Homestead!

https://www.amazon.com/Meadowreach-Homestead-LitRPG-Crafting-Adventure/dp/B0HGTGX3SN

Here's the blurb if you're interested :)

A cozy crafting LitRPG adventure perfect for fans of The Wandering Inn, Beware of Chicken, and Legends & Lattes.

For John Miller, things are finally looking up in Meadowreach Valley.

His log cabin survived the storm, the elf Kaelin has chosen to stay, and with his crystal wolf Luna growing stronger at his side—and the dwarf Brax lending his skills—he finally has a chance to turn his tiny homestead into something that can shelter more than just himself.

As new faces arrive seeking refuge and a fresh start, John takes on a new challenge: building a settlement. Homes must be raised, glowing livestock tended, and enchanted crops cultivated. But as the village grows, so does the need for more resources and exploration.

From the shimmering forests of the Glowwood to the crystal ruins of the Shardlands, each new discovery brings opportunity and new questions about the fractured world connected by portals.

And for the first time, John is building a place that others can call home.

COVER ARTIST: Denis B

AI USAGE: Just assistance in brainstorming, editing, & grammar.

Anyone Litrpgs out there with this premise?

Hi I'm new here!!

I'm releasing this book!!

It's my first time to write a horror story so I want to find out what I'm lacking.

This book is about a horror game where you need to select a different country's urban legend to complete the quests and the key plot of this story is secret ☺️☺️

But I hope someone to gimme bit of his time and help.

The idea and writting is mine but English is not my first language so I corrected my grammatical mistakes by using AI!!

If you have any questions related to how i use ai please ask me anything I'll answer it!!

Anyway nice to meet you all!!

Have a great day!!

COVER ARTIST: AI-generated

AI USAGE: AI Assisted — used for grammar correction/editing; cover art is AI-generated.

The following is an excerpt from Marek's diary.

My return to consciousness happened slowly, and in discrete steps.

It began (at least, I think it did) with the end of a dream, in which I held a sword aloft in challenge. A sword, of all things.

It ended with the arrival of a headache of a kind with which I was becoming disconcertingly familiar. At my age, waking up hungover after yet another evening in a tavern was not what I had planned for my life.

Yesterday had been… odd.

The day began with excitement and expectation: we were finally heading into the crypt beneath the ancient bathhouse. We had picked up the trail of its buried treasure several weeks earlier, but had putoff the expedition for fear of what might await us below.

Corso appeared in armor far too shiny ever to have been tested in battle. For reasons unknown, even Dast decided to come along (a bad idea, I know).

We followed my Unique Skill, found the stairs, and descended into the crypt. The smell of centuries of undiscovered treasure awaited us below.

Then… things happened.

There were ancient ruins, built and razed centuries before my birth. An ordinary helping of monsters and dangers. There was gold, a scattering of gems, and one particularly magnificent Relic.

But this account is not about what happened below. If that is the story you want, you can read it here

 https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/184972/the-beggars-ring

This is about what happened when we emerged into the light.

We were laden with loot and entertaining newly improved dreams for our immediate future when we discovered a man in courier’s leathers waiting for us.

“Huh,” Corso said, eloquent as always.

“Messirs Vale and Corso?” the man asked.

Dast came huffing up the stairs behind us. He had clearly heard the question, because he placed a firm hand on my shoulder and answered on our behalf.

“Perhaps,” Dast said. “Depends who’s asking.”

“Advocate Dast, I presume?”

Our advocate made a vague gesture that neither confirmed nor denied it.

“I am from Royal Road,” the courier announced, “and I bring happy tidings.”

“Really?” I asked, before Dast could stop me.

“Indeed.” The man smiled. “I know you have struggled for some time, but our latest census has arrived. Your story has reached the fabled Rising Stars lists—not only Historical, where you currently stand second, but Action and Adventure as well!”

We could only stare at one another.

Over one too many glasses of mead, we had occasionally speculated that this might happen someday.

But now? So soon?

“Are you sure?” Corso asked.

He stepped forward with such eagerness that the courier retreated a pace. The man quickly reached into his satchel and produced a sheet of paper.

“Yes! Look here.”

Dast snatched it from him and read it carefully.

Then he grinned.

“It is true,” he declared. “We are on Rising Stars!”

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COVER ARTIST: No artist - the cover for now is generated. The first $250 ever earned will be spent on art.

AI USAGE: Spell and grammar checks that are used integrate with GenAI. I also think that tools I use to maintain the story bible may use AI. The prose is mine.

So I have a credit for audible and I’m looking for my next listen. I want a good hidden gem Litrpg. I just finished Void sovereign, and system incursion. I like both current listening to Apex Guardian.

September 2026 LitRPG Release Calendar

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110 ebook releases and 11 audiobooks this month so far. Progression-fantasy-only titles are left out by reader request; this list is LitRPG/GameLit. A version including them will go up on r/ProgressionFantasy. Dates were re-checked this week, but preorders keep moving, so corrections and misses are very welcome and get folded into the next update.

Audiobooks

Prefer a live version? Browse this calendar directly at www.litrpgradar.com, where you can follow books, series, and authors to get notified when releases drop or dates change.

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Couldn't find much discussion on this series. Really liking the chill nature of the book so far (only 30% in) but not sure I can deal with multiple books of it.

This isn't a spoiler. Here is my question:

The first few people who join Henry's Retinue as Advisors are both Level 1. These are both experienced folks. Why are they Level 1?

The second book of my ecchi isekai parody saga has come out! Gotta say, this one took a lot longer than I expected, but I´m glad it´s finally out and about.

A bit of a disclaimer thought: it´s more of a parody isekai than a conventional litrpg, although I do have a more typical litrpg protagonist in the book as a rival/secondary antagonist for my MC to act as a foil for her. Since my beta readers loved the guy, I decided to try my luck here as well to see if you guys also like him.

Blurb:

Min expected her reincarnation into a fantasy world to involve magic, monsters, and heroic quests. She wanted to be the world’s most famous heroine.

Instead, she woke up naked.

Rather than a blessing, Min’s new life was saddled with a misfortune curse determined to make her the butt of every joke.

So, when the kingdom’s jester recruits her for a secret mission to stop the crown prince from falling under the influence of a rival house, she finally sees a chance to prove she’s the adventurer that she was meant to be and not just a walking punchline.

Court life, however, is stranger and more dangerous than the job description suggested. Assassins lurk in the shadow, noblewomen scheme behind polite smiles and wager their dignity on card games, and an ancient evil is hiding in the brickwork waiting to destroy the kingdom itself. Also, nobody can agree on what to put in the moat.

If Min wants to survive, save the kingdom, and finally be taken seriously, she'll have to unravel the conspiracy and learn to control her curse before it ruins everything.

Preferably while keeping her pants on this time.

COVER ARTIST: @ celestia_hana

AI USAGE: No AI Used

Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HGP6RQYV