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  • Arcane Ascension, Book 1
  • Written by: Andrew Rowe
  • Narrated by: Nick Podehl
  • Length: 21 hrs and 58 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,488 ratings)

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Sufficiently Advanced Magic

Written by: Andrew Rowe
Narrated by: Nick Podehl
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Publisher's Summary

Five years ago Corin Cadence's brother entered the Serpent Spire - a colossal tower with ever-shifting rooms, traps, and monsters. Those who survive the spire's trials return home with an attunement: a mark granting the bearer magical powers. According to legend, those few who reach the top of the tower will be granted a boon by the spire's goddess.

He never returned.

Now it's Corin's turn. He's headed to the top floor, on a mission to meet the goddess.

If he can survive the trials, Corin will earn an attunement, but that won't be sufficient to survive the dangers on the upper levels. For that he's going to need training, allies, and a lot of ingenuity.

The journey won't be easy, but Corin won't stop until he gets his brother back.

©2017 Andrew Rowe (P)2017 Podium Publishing

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Fun

The whole book is structured like a dungeon crawler video game. Right down to the progression stats, loot system, items, and monsters. If you want to read a book that mirrors an RPG or rogue-lite format look no further.

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Overall a Great Listen

I enjoyed the story, really have nothing negative to say. It is in my opinion geared more towards a younger audience, in saying this, regardless I still found it entertaining. The bottom line is entertainment. Would I listen to a sequel- absolutely!! Nick Podel is an awesome narrator, I have listened to several books read by Podel and he does a great effort in taking on the characters in each story. Basically, any story that he takes on to narrate is a safe listen!!

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Was getting sick if Lit-RPGs.... then this book...

I originally had a really tough tough time getting into this audio book. I was getting rather tired of the almost formulaic feeling of many lit RPG titles and was wondering if I had lost interest in the entire genre.

I came back to this book as I was waiting for some more credits to appear in my account Soni gave it another try to fill in the boring drive time.
I do have to say I am glad I did.

The story is decent, but what I really love is the characters. They were not just super heros in newbs clothing with some kind of mega mind that makes them have a hidden edge. They are flawed, interesting an relatable. I almost feel that the main character has a touch of Asperger's with how bad he is with understand social interactions while being well intentioned in almost every situation.

Add in a bit of Pan-sexuality for the main character without it being some sort of harem style sub-plot or even overtly sexual in tone in anyway (more so in a cute kind of way then sexy), and this book really breaks from the normal humdrum that is the average lit-RPG novel.

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I love this book.

Just finished my second time through this book. I can't wait for the sequel. Donkey.

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Finished in 2 days as Harry Potter meets MMORPG

An amazing story filled with friendship, wit, and an interesting explanation of Magic. If you like fantasy and complex storylines, this book is for you! Nick Podehl's performance is very enjoyable while transports you to a magical world, his use of voices flawlessly distinguishes characters while keeping you entertained.

Overall a great story can't wait to read the next one!

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possibly my all time favourite

Fun story, great characters, original ideas and lots of mystery to keep you guessing. First book I loved enough to write a review for though I've listened to many great books.

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listened 3 times time a row.

enticing world, loveable characters and a story that moves. The main character thinks like a real person.

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I enjoyed this

This was a pretty good book. Gave me Name of the wind vibes.
I am looking forward to the next book.

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extremely well put together and we'll written.

though this is my second time listening to this book, the story is still gripping, the twists and turns still instill excitement.
I look forward to continuing my climb in the tower.

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A little slow

It took me a long time to like this book but by the end I'm fully onboard, I want the next one right now.

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