Preview

Prime logo Prime members: New to Audible?
Get 2 free audiobooks during trial.
Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
Premium Plus auto-renews for $14.95/mo after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

A Soldier's Life, Book 1

By: Always RollsAOne, ERICK THIEMKE
Narrated by: Jonathan Waters
Try for $0.00

$14.95/month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy for $24.95

Buy for $24.95

Pay using card ending in
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Taxes where applicable.

Publisher's summary

Follow an unfortunate soul who has been thrown into a fantasy world with nothing. He is quickly railroaded into joining the Legion and has to develop under harsh conditions while slowly discovering his potential power.

This story has light LitRPG elements with a stat and magic advancement system. The MC is not overpowered and experiences the pain of growth as he tries to find a place in the strange new world while staying alive. Neither are coming easy to him as his Legion Company is constantly in harm's way.

©2023,2024 ERICK William THIEMKE (P)2024 ERICK William THIEMKE
activate_Holiday_promo_in_buybox_DT_T2

What listeners say about A Soldier's Life, Book 1

Average customer ratings
Overall
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    325
  • 4 Stars
    41
  • 3 Stars
    3
  • 2 Stars
    2
  • 1 Stars
    2
Performance
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    303
  • 4 Stars
    24
  • 3 Stars
    3
  • 2 Stars
    1
  • 1 Stars
    1
Story
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    289
  • 4 Stars
    31
  • 3 Stars
    7
  • 2 Stars
    2
  • 1 Stars
    3

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

A Soldier's Journey A Thrilling Adventure

A Soldier's Life, Book 1 by Always RollsAOne, ERICK THIEMKE is an outstanding novel that will captivate readers from the very first page. This book is a masterful blend of adventure, fantasy, and character development that will leave you wanting more.

The story follows an unfortunate soul who is thrown into a mysterious fantasy world with nothing to his name. He is swiftly swept into the ranks of the Legion, where survival is a daily struggle. The protagonist's resilience is tested to its limits as he navigates a landscape fraught with peril and uncertainty.

What sets this book apart is its unique take on the LitRPG genre. The magic system is fresh and intriguing, and the protagonist's struggles earn him every scrap of advancement. The world-building is superb, with a rich and detailed setting that feels both familiar and fresh.

The character development is top-notch, with the protagonist growing and evolving in believable ways as he faces the challenges of his new world. The supporting cast is also well-developed, with each character having their own motivations and personalities.

The writing is engaging and fast-paced, with a perfect balance of action, dialogue, and introspection. The author's prose is vivid and descriptive, bringing the world and its inhabitants to life.

Overall, A Soldier's Life, Book 1 is a must-read for fans of fantasy, adventure, and LitRPG. It's a thrilling and immersive tale that will keep you hooked from start to finish. Highly recommended!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

A very fun listen

Fantastic story and very interesting magic system. Both the first and second books are great can’t wait for the third!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

surprisingly amazing

I took a chance on this based on the solid reviews and am very glad that I did.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

outstanding!!!

This story is amazing, I hope this doesn't get forgotten like some of the other amazing titles that get forgotten. the characters, the story, the progression...etc. Is all great, I can not wait for book two and many more to come. Also narrator did an outstanding job.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Awesome!!

this was so good from beginning to end, literally a soldiers life with some progression and fantasy woven in between making an amazing story and honestly I can't wait for the next one!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Great storyline and world building

Probably top ten in the litrpg genre. It could use some more description at places but it’s a fast paced and interesting story.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

vary interesting and realistic feeling book

10 out of 10 would recommend. can't wait for the third book to come out!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

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

the life

I liked everything liked where is the credt of the books supposedly book 4 almost completed but no where in sight.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

great story

awesome story with a ton of action. it's sad how many people end up dying but it's more realistic. it had a very gritty premise and the characters are very realistic and easy to emphasize with. one of my favorite main characters in a while. he is quick on his feet and a capable warrior with understandable vices. not a ton of clichéd idiotic traits.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Great world building

I enjoyed the excellent character development in the book. The pacing was well done, and I appreciate the "gritty" aspect mentioned in the reviews. The only issues I had with the story were necessary for its progression (i.e., “Why does the MC keep pushing this if he is terrified of consequences?”). The primary and side characters are likable and well-developed, but I am worried about their safety. The world-building is impressive. I'm particularly interested in learning more about the central empire in which our main character is based and the "enemy" empire.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!