Unintended Cultivator, Volume One

By: Eric Dontigney

Narrated by: Adam Verner

Length: 13 hrs and 40 mins

Publisher's summary

He never intended to be a cultivator. The heavens have another plan…

Sen never dreamed of ascension. Such were the aspirations of the rich young nobles, not orphans like him, scraping together a meager living on the streets of Orchard’s Reach.

However, when destiny takes an unexpected turn, Sen finds himself thrust into the role of a cultivator’s disciple. Chosen over the nobles who once looked down on him, he is adopted into a makeshift family of three ancient cultivators, each with a lifetime of knowledge and insights. These old monsters will teach Sen everything they can, from the art of the jian and spear to the mysteries of arcane alchemy.

Yet, on the path to defying the heavens, Sen will have to make difficult choices. He needs to decide what kind of person he wants to be, and what mark he wants to leave on the world. Because when his training ends, he will have the power to shake the world. He will also have formidable enemies who will do anything to put him back in his place…

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This guy knows how to write a compelling story.

Most of this book is watching a child be trained into a monster. He doesn't quite figure out that he is one by the end of the book.

And I don't mean monster as in someone bad. I mean monster as in someone who has no right to be as strong as he is at his level.

That's what happens when three old monsters train an ignorant child who harbors gratitude in his heart at all times.

Seriously, I was positively giddy to see the reactions of other cultivators when he fights for real.


We only get a taste of it at the end, but I cannot wait for the next book man.

gracefully told from start to finish

leaves me wanting to walk the story with him can't wait till the next book comes out in audible

Great

I enjoy the story greatly. I really like the interaction with the ghost panther. I hope the next one come out soon .

it's a good book and a good start

right up front for anybody reading this review know that I recommend this book. when leaving a review I try to separate my personal opinion from the quality of the book should the two differ. I also try and take it easy on the first book of a new series. to be fair I'm not sure if this is going to be a series or just a trilogy. as of the time of this review the first and second book are available in audio format with the third having a July 2nd release date for the ebook. I don't know if this author or publisher releases the audiobook at the same time as the ebook. the narrator did a pretty good job, but personally he is in the middle of the pack compared to others I've listened to. the story follows what appears to be an orphaned Street kid. he gets a little bit of help from a kind old lady every once in awhile. one day he gets spotted by a cultivator who see something special in the kid and takes him as a disciple. our main character finds himself at a pretty nice house being trained by the owner the wife and the friend. eventually he does get the opportunity to return to the nice old lady that he has essentially adopted as his grandmother. along the way he also seems to have adopted a spirit Beast as his best friend. I am looking forward to the next book in the series. so with that I will simply say Well done to everybody who had a hand in bringing this book to us, the audiobook listeners.

Great start

This was a good start to hopefully an even better series. The author does a great job with progression fighting and storyline. I’m really looking forward to the next book.

Impressive Cultivation Book

This was a great listen, very very good. The main character is also competent, hard working, and intelligent. I can't wait until the next book!!

Great start!

really enjoy this type of training & matery story. Ready for book two now.

Comfy and Fun

The first half is slow, but it's fine since it's a slice of life type story. Can't wait for the next.

Soil is story with minor issues

Better than most books out there, few minor problems that could be fixed. Overall pace of the book is too slow it this should be fixed in the next series. Characters are well rounded but fall a bit flat. Works building is good not great.

Rags to Rumor

Great intro to a new series about a street rat that is picked up by a wandering cultivator and trained up. Lots of character development without being just a training montage or a MC that is some sort of unknown genius.

Adam Verner turned in another great narration performance with great recognizable character voices, inflection and flow.