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Joe B.

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Definitely been on consistent decline for the past 2 books.

Overall
3 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Story
2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 05-30-25

Travis Baldree is, as is becoming more and more common, the saving grace of mediocrity. Less and less of a story every book, and more and more of MC spouting demands and beating everyone into his will. Getting sick of the MC’s interaction with pretty much anyone else. It has lost all of its excitement waiting between books and between listening sessions.

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Meh

Overall
3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
Story
3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 02-13-25

Just meh. That is the best I can give it. Five more to make 15.

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Travis Baldree keeps killing it!

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3 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Story
3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 12-19-24

Baldree really does bring these characters to life. I have grown more and more disappointed with the story for the past few books. The author feels more and more lazy when it comes to how Jake seems to be able to do every “impossible” feat. That and the way he seems to be able to kill and overcome anything and everything. Anyway, Baldree’s story-telling talent keeps me coming back for more! Sorry aside, I enjoy hearing the banter portions, especially with Villie and Minaga.

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Don’t think I can endure another.

Overall
2 out of 5 stars
Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Story
2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 06-04-24

The story itself is pretty good. The unreasonable plot armor for the characters makes everything boring though. I don’t think I can deal with another, “if this this this and that didn’t happen, I would be dead”.

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Strongly disappointing

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2 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
Story
2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 05-17-24

The story has tons of potential, especially after the knockout the first book was. Which is why this book was so damn disappointing. I spent the majority of the time comparing this book to a teen drama. I hoped it was just starting slowly, but it never stopped. It had some of the greatness sprinkled in that the first book showed which made it a little easier to listen to. Even the narrator’s performance got worse and changed the accent of some key characters that made it painful to listen to.

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The best word to sum this series up is “Plot Armor”.

Overall
2 out of 5 stars
Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Story
2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 03-11-24

These last few books were a severe struggle for me. It started strong and then redundant and tedious. It has gotten to the point that I only care to listen to Hoshin and friend’s story. Will not continue this series.

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Mediocre

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3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
Story
2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 02-12-24

Didn’t like any of the characters at all really. Least of all the main character. Everything was too “convenient”. Spent most of the book irritated with the whiny ass main character.

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Turned a great story into a teenage drama.

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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
Story
3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-08-24

The barebone of the story was pretty good. All the teenage drama and idealism got firmly on my nerves. The character voices from the narrator were also pretty bad.

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Ughh *facepalm*

Overall
2 out of 5 stars
Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Story
2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 12-31-23

I thought after barely making it through the first book that I would be able to actually get into this series. Outside of the humor parts, it’s just cringe worthy. After the intro of the first book, I thought I was going to love the MC, but it’s gotten to the point to where every word out of his mouth just makes me hate him more. The performance was good. The narrator was a bit over enthusiastic but he did well in my opinion.

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The story itself was pretty good. I like how everything came together and began to make sense.

Overall
3 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Story
2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 11-16-23

I couldn’t get over the constant whining, “convenient” circumstances, or the story following the 2 main characters. I was overall disappointed.

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