More than simple reincarnation, these books move the sands of time around. A lot. Why do it twice when you can really get some practice in through reboots? Again. Again. And Again.
Actually, it sounds like hell. But it isn’t happening to you, it’s happening to the protagonists of these Gamelit worlds.
Blessed Time by Cale Plamann
From Amazon,
On Karell, you are either blessed by the gods, granted a unique power and the ability to gain experience and levels, or you are forgotten. Micah Silver was a boy picked for greatness. Chosen by the gods to bear a mythic power, he longed to take his place amongst the heroes and legends he grew up reading about.
Unfortunately, his primary blessing only allows him to travel into the past by sacrificing his class, wealth, and levels–a psychological burden that Micah is reluctant to shoulder. But, even if Micah is unwilling, fate has a way of forcing you to face your destiny… and running away can cost you everything.
Over and over again…
Experience the start of a time-loop [GameLit] Series where a reluctant hero is forced to fight against an impossible catastrophe. Using his talents for enchanting items and summoning creatures, he must retrace his steps and grow stronger in a potentially futile effort to prevent tragedy and protect his family.
The fourth and final book of this series was published on January 6, 2023.
Kindle Unlimited, 4.6 Stars, 412 pages.
Audible, 4.7 Stars, 11 hours and 18 minutes
Royal Road, Random chapters with most removed to published on Amazon
GoodReads, 4.24 Stars
ChronTemplar by Burt Wrenlaw
From Amazon:
You don’t always get a second chance… unless you’re a pawn for an eldritch horror that: (A) can bend time, and (B) is a sore loser.
Justin Thyme is not a good man, nor one destined for glory. He was meant to die in obscurity, yet another level 82 Templar that was just about to get chewed up by a horde of skittering monstrosities clawing at humanity’s last enclave.
One short conversation with a time-splitting monstrosity later, and Justin finds himself flung five years into the past—right when the Earth was first chosen to host the 9,947th Gladiatorial Games.
Justin must now do all that he can to help save the world from crumbling under the twin pressures of monsters and murderers. But it’s not all about grinding experience, gaining the most levels, and kicking the most ass. He can’t even stand out too much, lest he draw the attention of the other eldritch horrors observing Earth’s struggles for their amusement.
No, it’s all about making the right connections, sowing the seeds of hope, culling the pests causing despair… oh, and exploiting the hell out of the System with his ‘borrowed’ ability to tweak time to his advantage.
Book 2 of the series was published on September 18, 2022.
Kindle Unlimited, 4.5 Stars, 461 pages
Audible, 4.4 Stars, 11 hours and 58 minutes
GoodReads, 4.24 Stars
The Menocht Loop by Lorne Ryburn
From Amazon:
Only 1% of the population is blessed with magic affinity at birth. Fewer still have high enough affinities to rule. Ian’s decemancy eclipses all, granting him ultimate control over Death. He conquers cities with a thought and turns them into ruins with a gesture. But overwhelming power isn’t enough to escape the time loop or reveal its purpose.
When Ian discovers a critical clue that he missed years ago, escape is finally at his fingertips.
Little does he know, he’s been stuck in the first realm.
Kindle Unlimited, 4.6 Stars, 395 pages
Audible, 4.5 Stars, 10 hours and 39 minutes
Royal Road, Chapters from book 6 are currently being published
GoodReads, 4.24 Stars
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