Path of Stars

Guardian of Aster Fall, Book 5

By: David North

Narrated by: John Pirhalla, Stephanie Nemeth-Parker

Length: 20 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

Forced into a difficult choice, Sam steps onto the Path of Stars, the ancient trail through the galaxy that will lead him to the history of the Astral Titans. Hundreds or even thousands of years may pass before he can see his family again. Fortunately, time on Aster Fall moves more slowly due to the presence of the Nexus, but he worries for all the things he's left undone.

With each step Sam takes, secrets new and old unfurl before his eyes. Some of them hint at the heritage of Asenya, the World Forger, and others about the grandeur of the Astral Titans, the greatest builders that the galaxy has ever known. However, no one has seen a Titan in over a million years.

The Path of Stars promises an answer to the mystery of his transformation and the true history of the race. Primordial enchantments, crafting, and battles await in the fifth volume of this epic series!

©2023 David North (P)2023 David North

not bad

just pretty repetitive. fights are the same fights over and over again and the advancements and level ups pretty much feel the same over and over

A Stellar Continuation

If you're a fan of epic fantasy, action-packed adventure, and complex characters, you need to check out the Guardian of Aster Fall series by David North. I've been hooked on this series since the first book, and I'm happy to say that the fifth installment, Path of Stars, does not disappoint.

Path of Stars picks up where the fourth book left off, with our heroes facing new dangers and challenges as he learns of the history fo the Astral Titans, and begins his path.

The book is full of crafting and battles, surprises and revelations, as we learn more about the history and secrets of Aster Fall, the mysterious realm where the guardians draw their power from. We also get to see more of the diverse and fascinating cultures and lands that make up this richly imagined universe.

But what really makes this book stand out is the character development. The author does a masterful job of making us care about each and every one of his protagonists, even when they make mistakes or disagree with each other. He shows us their hopes and fears, their strengths and weaknesses, their joys and sorrows. He makes us root for them, cry for them, and cheer for them. He also gives us some insight into the villains' motivations and backgrounds, making them more than just evil caricatures.

The book is narrated by John Pirhalla and Stephanie Nemeth-Parker, who do an excellent job of bringing the characters and the story to life. They have distinct and expressive voices for each character, and they convey the emotions and nuances of the scenes with skill and passion. They also have great chemistry and timing, making the dialogue flow smoothly and naturally.

Path of Stars is a thrilling and satisfying continuation of the series that will leave you wanting more. Luckily, the story continues in Echoes of War (Guardian of Aster Fall Book 6), which I can't wait to read. If you haven't started this series yet, do yourself a favor and give it a listen. You won't regret it.

finally getting to see the big picture

a lot of this book is explanation about the bigger secrets of the universe that had been hinted at. up to this point we don't really no much about what outsiders are and why they really are a problem or why the titans weren't easily able to deal with them. this book answered a lot of those questions while also expanding on Sam's powers and understanding.

great

it is even better then the previous books and its narration is great if you like the previous books you will love this one.

Fun

Sam is among the stars learning about his abilities and his new race/species. He must master his chaotic energies before he can return to Asterfall. He finds and conquers bandits. They become his willing followers. He finds a race of Spirits and learns that their home was built be the builder of the Seal on Asterfall. He saves them and learns more of Asterfall and how to save it. Finally, he can put off his final lessons no longer and departs for an unknown amount of time.

This is a great continuation of the series and the world building is amazing. The narrators are skilled and wonderful to listen to. I’m throughly enjoying this series and think you will too.

continues to improve

this story had been slept on be many yet continues to be one of the best litrpg series today

I love this series

It’s getting harder to find books that I like but I really enjoy this series. I’m looking forward to the next book

The best book so far

A very good story progressive, I am very impressed with the story and it’s environment. It is very creative and a very good twist on the LitRPG genre.

Getting Stronger

Another good addition to the series only this is more of a solo tale where Sam goes off on his own to complete the Astral Titan requirements and gets a whole lot stronger in the process. He was already ahead of the curve strength-wise but this book turns that up to 11. Definitely recommended if you are already enjoying the series.

The mc is kinda dumb

Enjoyable story. John Pirhalla and Stephanie Nemeth-Parker did an amazing job. But yeah that mc is thick headed and not very creative or doesn’t feel like he knows what he is doing. Also outer space in this book makes no sense!