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Secrets and Strife: An Isekai LitRPG

I'm Not the Hero, Book 2

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Secrets and Strife: An Isekai LitRPG

By: Tommy Kerper, SourpatchHero
Narrated by: Nick Podehl
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Summary

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 in paperback, ebook, and audiobook!

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Critic Reviews

“A colorful, sweeping LitRPG about two best friends in a new world. One of my all-time favorites.” —Matt Dinniman, New York Times–bestselling author of Dungeon Crawler Carl

“One of the truest depictions of what it means to be best friends I’ve ever read.” —Erin Ampersand, author of Apocalypse Parenting

“Explores a duo of protagonists, creating a rather unique experience for the genre . . . [Their] dynamic is what makes I'm Not the Hero stand out . . . The fish-out-of-water trope that dominates LitRPG is still on full display here, but there’s a history with these two characters that provides an extra pull for audiences. Their relationship stretches far beyond their current circumstances, making all of their decisions feel even heavier and more important.” — Collider

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excellent story and easy to follow even after not listening to it for a while.
patiently waiting for the Third book.

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If you came here to see if this book is any good scroll no further! A lot of this genre is very saturated and it's hard to find gems that stick out like this one does. It's up there with he who fights with monsters and primal Hunter.

*chefs kiss*

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the end sucks and is a let down. a a a a a a a a a a

the end suck

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Without spoiling it.. it's hard to describe why I rolled my eyes so hard I got a migraine... if you're going to give your mc an op power... use it... don't put him in a situation perfect for it to be used to have him just act like it doesn't exist for absolutely no reason...

Besides that turd of an attempt at a cliffhanger... the story was fine...

facepalm to the ending...

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lots of good parts, some bad parts. overall finished the book feeling annoyed unfortunately

stupid

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