Unblood: Books 1-3

By: Robyn Wideman, Scribes of Sulterra

Narrated by: Nick Mondelli

Book 1: Unblood
Becoming a cultivator is hard—being an adopted child makes it even harder. Kiran must overcome his position if he wants to succeed and challenge the heavens.

When a tragic mistake unlocks a powerful artifact that changes time and space, Kiran's life is forever changed. Danger brings opportunity, and for a young cultivator, there is nothing like pressure to force them to adapt and grow stronger!

Book 2: Unblood Warrior
Kiran is caught in world of gods, time magic, and troublesome clans bent on his destruction. But with danger comes opportunity: the chance to truly grow as a cultivator and grab the power to control his own destiny.

Book 3: Unblood Cultivator
Trapped in a hidden realm, Kiran and his sworn family must escape to save their world from destruction. The gods are watching him and his time twin Asher closely. With allies new and old, they must rise to the challenge, growing stronger to win a high-stakes tournament where they are the underdogs.

Can they beat the odds while evading dark sect clans and demonic forces?

Tasked with a higher purpose, Kiran faces a difficult choice—protect his world, or the ones he loves. Time waits for no one, but can Kiran grow strong enough to bend it to his will?

Family or the world—only time will reveal the path he chooses.

©2024 Scribes of Sulterra (P)2024 Dreamscape Media

Unclear Progression, Slow Pacing

While the narrator's performance was great, the story was a frustrating experience for me. The plot felt constrained, as if the characters lacked agency and were simply moving from one plot point to the next.

A major issue for me was the cultivation system, which wasn't clearly defined. The tiers (gathering, unwoven, formation, divine, sage) are mentioned without a clear explanation of their order or the number of ranks within each. While the reader can often infer the details from the context, it made the progression feel unclear and disjointed. I also noticed some inconsistencies in tracking character ranks.

Progression in general was very slow, with the first significant developments not happening until book three. I personally also found the "Gods" in the story to be frustrating; their strict limitations on their servants felt ridiculous and made them difficult to connect with.

This series might appeal to readers who enjoy a slow-burn narrative and can overlook a less-defined magic system. However, if you're looking for a progression fantasy with clear rules and consistent character growth, this may not be the right fit.

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