Secrets and Strife: An Isekai LitRPG

I'm Not the Hero, Book 2

De: SourpatchHero

Narrado por: Nick Podehl

The nonstop action and antics continue—and the hero-sidekick relationship is turned on its head—in the second installment of this thrilling fantasy series.

When quiet Orrin and his extroverted best friend, Daniel, were transported to a strange RPG-based world, not much changed between them. Daniel became a hero of legend, while Orrin remained his unobtrusive shadow. Only when they faced a particularly lethal foe did Orrin step out of his comfort zone and display his true worth—with powers he didn't know he had. Of course, Daniel got all the glory, but Orrin doesn't mind. He's just happy they're both still alive.

However, they are given little time to celebrate before a local authority offers them the chance to explore a newly revealed dungeon. They can hardly refuse, as the adventure would bring them within spitting distance of the woodland realm of the elves, which is currently enduring an attack by the neighboring country of Odrana. So Daniel and Orrin hope to get stronger conquering the dungeon and then lend a hand in the war.

And though he's not typical warrior material, Orrin has his own set of magical skills to bring to the quest. Skills he's surprised to learn shouldn't even exist. And for good reason: it seems his ever-growing abilities have the potential to elevate him far beyond his bestie the hero . . .

The second volume of the hit LitRPG fantasy series—with more than 600,000 views on Royal Road—now available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and Audible!

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Great Pacing

The story was well done and it feels like the plot moves along well in this book. Always exciting and the voice acting fits the characters.

Good but lacking growth.

Enjoying the story overall, as well as the performance, but I am struggling with how stupid the 3 MCs are.

There's just not enough growth/learning and they're continually under-utilising their abilities, resources and opportunities in such obvious ways. It makes it hard to be sympathetic towards them when they're always shooting themselves in the foot. Poor Daniel seems to be getting totally pushed to the side and painted as nothing but a meatshield, as yet was meant to be the golden child? confusing!

also -1 for shitty cliffhanger ending. Poor form on an already short story with a slow release schedule.

Cliff Hanger from Hell

This book is just as good as the first one. I found myself sucked in and finishing the whole thing in less then a week. if you hate Cliff hangers, DO NOT READ THIS BOOK!

Wait until book three is out because this things leaves you on a hell of a moment.

Ugh cliffhangers are so annoying

Write faster. I need more. That was a fun journey. Keep up the awesome stories!

One of my favorite new series

Excellent writing and one of the best narrators ever, please keep this series up!! Can’t wait to get the next book!

Super EPIC

What a truly awesome 2nd edition to an already remarkable story! The only thing that saddens me is the extremely massive cliffhanger that awaits you at the end. It punches you right in the gut. So much so that it is almost cruel. This is why I usually stay away from series that are incomplete. Waiting for the next book in a gripping adventure can be hell. Does the King Killer ring any bells? This isn't your normal cliffhanger. It's a HUUUGE cliffhanger... I'm talking gigantic! Trust me though, it's worth it. I shouldn't have to say much in order for me to sell you on this book. You've obviously already listened to book 1 or you wouldn't be here. If you enjoyed book 1 then you will definitely enjoy book 2. If you don't like cliffhangers though, I would wait for book 3. I can't stress the size of the cliffhanger that presents itself at the end of this book. Mentioning it 3 times in this review doesn't do it justice. You have see it (or hear it) to believe it. Wow! What an insane and incredible ending!

Better than the first

Liked the book. Cool world and magic system. Maybe a touch too much plot armor

Strong Connections

Even better than Book 1. I liked the way the characters grew so much closer in this book, especially through how they interacted with one another at times. The story itself cuts off with a cliffhanger and leaves me wanting more. Also, I remember in the first book the loud-immersion breaking announcement of spells and abilities were distracting for some. I'm Glad to review this saying that is no longer a thing and this book is a genuine all around improvement

Satisfying

Breath of fresh air after having your own mind bastion on for too long. World is big enough and yet not bogged down.

Great continuation

it was a great continuation of the story, they fixed the issue from the first book and Nick doesn't yell every time he says HERO lol. the story and performance were great and I can nit wait to find out what happens next.