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They said only the wealthy and powerful could become Adventurers. They said those same Adventurers would never betray humanity. They lied. Dean was there when the last Kingdom fell. A common soldier with no real talent or power, he watched as the army was overrun. One by one, the kingdom's most famous and powerful adventurers were broken and killed. All except one. From where he lay dying on the battlefield, Dean saw the Spear Saint betray mankind… dooming them all. On the cusp of death, he is offered a choice. A chance to go back in time and choose a different path - one that could grant him the power to change his fate entirely. But nothing is as simple as it seems. Behind the scenes, a silent war rages between powers unseen. Soon, their agents will hunt him, drawing him into a conflict that spans not continents, but entire worlds. Second Ascension is an underdog series that follows the story of an unremarkable soldier who would one day rise to become one of humanity's greatest legends. Filled with epic battles, fight scenes, and rich worldbuilding, this series is perfect for fans of Ultimate Level One, Defiance of the Fall, and Apocolypse Reborn.
Is Second Ascension: A LitRPG Regression Adventure appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This LitRPG fantasy features battlefield violence with soldiers dying in war, betrayal by trusted heroes, and a time-regression premise where the protagonist relives events to change fate. Expect strong combat violence and mature themes of war and sacrifice.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, death, and mass death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will love the underdog-to-legend progression, epic battles, and the time-travel twist that gives the hero a second chance to save humanity.