Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Show Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Wearing the mask of TurtleMe, this writer has progressed from his title as a Berkeley graduate and discarded his identity as a corporate worker to dive into the world of fantasy. As a recognized web serial author for over two years, TurtleMe brings together a blend of traditional and eastern literature alongside fast-paced installments into his novel "The Beginning After The End", an epic fantasy starting from the rebirth of a king into a new life of magic and twisted fate. He has a fondness for books, comics, games and going on walks with his wonderful girlfriend, Grace, and his devious dog, Roy. Read ahead on https://tapas.io/series/tbate
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Aira There's going to be more books in the series! They're not yet published, since it's more of a serial webnovel, but once more chapters are written the …moreThere's going to be more books in the series! They're not yet published, since it's more of a serial webnovel, but once more chapters are written the next books should be published. (less) Community Reviews· 1,873 ratings · 97 reviews Start your review of Ascension (The Beginning After The End, #8)
Mar 22, 2021 Josh rated it it was amazing Incredible If you’ve made it this far you already know
what you’re in for. Easily the best one yet. Absolutely amazing.
Apr 12, 2021 Maximus rated it it was ok Good book, bad sequel First let me say this was a well written book, with good world building and emotional moments. This book, however, was not a good sequel. All that time building relationships and investment in the characters only to reboot. Come on man,
i mean we spent 7 BOOKS rooting for Tessia! only for you to be like, “here is a hot horn girl, who cares about tessia”. I am very dissatisfied in this book
Nov 21, 2021 Koffe rated it did not like it It had so much potential going for it and for 7 books now the relationship between Tessia and Arthur has been building only for the author too throw all that aside on a whim. Talk about destroying an entire series for your readers. Also everything that's happened before this matters like not at all. Because the author pushed the reset button on everything so Arthur had to start from scratch. The series has honestly been declining the last 2 books. For me this is the The real END of this series I It had so much potential going for it and for 7 books now the relationship between Tessia and Arthur has been building only for the author too throw all that aside on a whim. Talk about destroying an entire series for your readers. Also everything that's happened before this matters like not at all. Because the author pushed the reset button on everything so Arthur had to start from scratch. The series has honestly been declining the last 2 books. For me this is the The real END of this series I'm done and I want nothing to do with this frankly idiotic author. I will say I enjoyed the other 6 books way more but when the author starts with more and more POV. Add too the fact that they don't matter and added very little to the story. Like in the last book with what was it like 4 different POV. Well it just takes away from the story. Then betraying your readers like this. Yeah no frankly I hope others stop reading or listening to anything from this author. I am pissed off and was left with the bitter taste of ashes in my mouth. ...more
Nov 22, 2022 Evaldas rated it liked it Necessary build-up, yet drawn out. Obviously, the aether needs to be
mastered, but I believe it could have been better written by having more time pass in the novel than just having more pages, considering this is one of the longest novels in the series.
Kind of drawn out It's not bad by no means, its just the same kind of story from when Author was in school and dealing with Lucas. It's not bad by no means, its just the same kind of story from when Author was in school and dealing with Lucas.
Apr 17, 2021 Stephen rated it really liked it
Good but seems like a step back in the story Mild spoilers follow
Mar 21, 2021 Pinkie Pie rated it it was amazing Amazing book that I will keep coming back to read I love this book so much words can’t describe it. I feel as if i feel the emotions of the characters and it makes you feel so much more invested into the story than a regular book would 100% recommend
this book to people who even don’t like fantasy books because of how good it is.
LOVED IT JUST FINISHED IT AFTER PRE ORDERING IT AND LOVED IT. MUCH LONGER THAN HIS PREVIOUS BOOKS AN OPENS UP SO MANY MORE POSSIBILITIES OF WHATS TO COME IN THE FUTURE. SOOOOOO GOOD
Jul 20, 2021 Matthew rated it really liked it I have enjoyed these books so much! Travis is easily my favorite narrator. Other than that reinventing the lead character this far into the series is strange. It is unusual, and it is unique. It was a good book, much better than the last two. I didn't like it all that much though because of the loss of several character arcs that were fun and the complete changing of several others. It would be near impossible to explain without spoiling, but basically this is a square peg in a round series. The I have enjoyed these books so much! Travis is easily my favorite narrator. Other than that reinventing the lead character this far into the series is strange. It is unusual, and it is unique. It was a good book, much better than the last two. I didn't like it all that much though because of the loss of several character arcs that were fun and the complete changing of several others. It would be near impossible to explain without spoiling, but basically this is a square peg in a round series. There was a character added that I thought I would really enjoy, but he ended up being not nearly as interesting as I expected. Overall it was very enjoyable, but it changed the way you look at the rest of the series and made them almost unnecessary. Oh and Elinore had the worst chapters they were long winded and not interesting. ...more
Jul 15, 2021 Ash rated it liked it I want to start by saying, this series started good and even though all the books ended with cliffhangers. It had character growth, you feel invested in Arthur and his friends. The series has good action sequences, world
building and English structure is well written. Now getting into why maked it 3 star, it has 3 stars instead of 1 for the above reasons. The main character Gray/Arthur needs to be portrayed as someone who understands what's before his eyes. Like plain facts shouldn't be written as Now getting into why maked it 3 star, it has 3 stars instead of 1 for the above reasons. The main character Gray/Arthur needs to be portrayed as someone who understands what's before his eyes. Like plain facts shouldn't be written as mystery, that just makes him look dumb,stupid or ignorant fool. And it makes the reader who root for the character look foolish. Myself as a reader
would rather hope for him to grow and be shown as not stupid or I will simply grow to hate the character and avoid reading new books in this series. *spoilers ahead* If the character is stupid in all aspects I know I can't expect something else from him. But, Gray seems to have 2 lifetimes of experience and understands magical arts, Ether techniques, strategic mindset, can create new techniques which even Godlike Asuras haven't done. And yet he is stupid looking when some villain
tells him this is what I am going to do, and still Gray sounds whining and says what's happening ,I don't understand. That's just shameful. One clear example is Elijah is used as Vessel and Niko is reincarnated. This is spelled out to Gray, and Niko again explains he wants Tessia to be used as vessel for Cecilia. Knowing all this and still when book 8 is ending. Gray is shocked and is unable to understand why "Tessia"(who is obviously turned into Cecilia) is fighting alongside Niko. Why is
she not using her full powers, these questions just make him look stupid. And every single time someone is held hostage by a villain so, the hero stops fighting and gives up, this is just overused in this series. Afraid to fight back because hostage might be harmed. Seriously, it's getting old and tiresome. Make it some other reason for losing. The self sacrifice is meaningless if the thing you try to avoid happens anyway. Elven King and Queen sacrifice to save Tessia. Tessia
goes back out even after all the warnings and Gray has to sacrifice himself (But Silvi sacrifices herself to save Gray) to save Tessia from becoming Cecilia and yet Tessia goes and sacrifice herself to save Ellie. And Tessia becomes Cecilia anyway. It's just whole bunch of elves die because of their kind and Queen trying to save their daughter Tessia. Which is ultimately useless anyway. The book seems to follow the Principle of ,War has victims and the masses don't matter in a global
scheme of things as we have no vested interest in people we don't know the names of. But, when you have built character and let them die for no good reason it's just wasteful of those sacrifices and still end up doing same stupid thing and getting captured. Now, if Gray has acted like he understood what's happening when seeing Tessia being an ally with Niko. Even if things didn't work out as he was working hard to save them. At least it wouldn't make Gray look stupid. Now all this
being said, Tessia character has been built up over 7 books and still they just replace her with another love interest in book 8 it's just wrong. Gray knows he was fooled by Karia and easily accepts her and trusts to spill a lot of his secrets. It's just not adding up to his character that we know. People who has read all 8 books know what I am talking about in this review.
Apr 02, 2021 Austin Richins rated it really liked it Could Grey maybe not be... I love the story and the world, but man... Grey is a bit of
a dickhead. Or a lot of a dickhead. Considering the internal emphasis he has o those he cares about, he does a really garbage job of showing it when they're around. People start to care for him and he treats them like garbage, despite how he himself seems to feel about them in turn. It's become something of a running theme and certainly a downer through it all. I love the story and the world, but man... Grey is a bit of a dickhead. Or a lot of a dickhead. Considering the internal emphasis he has o those he cares about, he does a really garbage job of showing it when they're around. People start to care for him and he treats them like garbage, despite how he himself seems to feel about them in turn. It's become something of a running theme and certainly a downer through it all.
Omg omg omg I love this series, the story, the writing all of it gets better and better. Honestly the writing seemed a bit childish at first but I can
see through the writing in each book the maturing of the writer and my excitement only continues to grow. I can’t wait to see where the story goes from here, but I really don’t want it to ever end!! I find it appropriate for almost all ages. In one book, someone loses his peeper in a fight but apart from that, there are no real adult situations as I love this series, the story, the writing all of it gets better
and better. Honestly the writing seemed a bit childish at first but I can see through the writing in each book the maturing of the writer and my excitement only continues to grow. I can’t wait to see where the story goes from here, but I really don’t want it to ever end!! I find it appropriate for almost all ages. In one book, someone loses his peeper in a fight but apart from that, there are no real adult situations as far as sex/violence/language. Just some minor profanity in book 8. Great
series though for all fantasy/isekai fans.
May 06, 2021 Nadine Mein rated it it was amazing Amazing story First of all
when reading just the first paragraph of the first book got me hooked as I kept on reading I was thinking if this was going to be just another generic story like hundreds others but no, the characters are amazing and flawed, the world building just got better as the story progressed, and the way Turtle did the magic system was awesome as well. That’s why I’m looking forward to the next novel.
May 06, 2021 Robert rated it it was amazing Different but enjoyable If you've made it to
book 8 of TBATE, you're probably in it until the bitter end. This new book introduces a fresh arc in the battle of the Asuras. This worked well, given the conclusive feeling of book 7. Arthur's progression is still satisfying, while staying enjoyably over-powered. Characters new and old are still well fleshed out as well as give new depth. I can only hope that Turtleme is expedient in his release of book 9! If you've made it to book 8 of TBATE, you're probably in it until the bitter end. This new book introduces a fresh arc in the battle of the Asuras. This worked well, given the conclusive feeling of book 7. Arthur's progression is still satisfying, while staying enjoyably over-powered. Characters new and old are still well fleshed out as well as give new depth. I can only hope that Turtleme is expedient in his release of book 9!
Apr 03, 2021 Alain rated it it was amazing Amazing. From losing everything to picking up the
pieces one at a time. Our protagonist here goes through hell to hopeful go back home. Best thing I like here is that it shows that it isn't easy to pick up the pieces. Struggle after struggle Arthur gives his best to grab one piece only to drop two. Really like dark tone here. Can't wait for the next one! From losing everything to picking up the pieces one at a time. Our protagonist here goes through hell to hopeful
go back home. Best thing I like here is that it shows that it isn't easy to pick up the pieces. Struggle after struggle Arthur gives his best to grab one piece only to drop two. Really like dark tone here. Can't wait for the next one!
Apr 14, 2021 Ryan rated it it was amazing Back on Track The previous book in the series left some
things to be desired, but this entire novel was phenomenal. New characters, mechanics, and environments really help to breathe life into this story and bring it back to where it was at the beginning of the story; a world of magic, adventure, and mystery.
Dec 01, 2021 Wil Becker rated it it was amazing Cliffhangers, it’s always the Cliffhangers So this book was good albeit a bit slow up until the last 10-15% where it started to ramp up, and increase pace. I really enjoyed it otherwise, and it made me excited for the next few books. Good reading ahead
for you people reviewing our reviews!
Best book of the series yet. This series always has me in the edge of my seat. The action sequences are tense and fun to read, and just when I think we're out of the woods, I get slapped with a cliffhanger. I love this series and am looking forward to the next book. This series always has me in the edge of my seat. The action
sequences are tense and fun to read, and just when I think we're out of the woods, I get slapped with a cliffhanger. I love this series and am looking forward to the next book.
Sep 26, 2022 Dennis Murphy rated it it was amazing Ascension is an odd book to think about.
It follows from a dramatic escalation and it ends on an even more dramatic escalation. We lose one of the companion characters, and we gain a new one. Arthur's ability to get involved with nobility of the feminine persuasion is unchanged. Still, there's a conscious effort to start Arthur off at square one in an entirely new setting. This works. But square one is a long way to fall, and it is now completely unclear how his power scaling matches up with how
Ascension is an odd book to think about. It follows from a dramatic escalation and it ends on an even more dramatic escalation. We lose one of the companion characters, and we gain a new one. Arthur's ability to get involved with nobility of the feminine persuasion is unchanged. Still, there's a conscious effort to start Arthur off at square one in an entirely new setting. This works. But square one is a long way to fall, and it is now completely unclear how
his power scaling matches up with how things were before. The game changing setting, while interesting, can come across as a little gimmicky, and Arthur's ability to master Ether to a degree that would shock the old mages can only partially be explained by the consequences of the last book. Naturally, in order to learn a new skill set, there's a new training arc. That is about 70% of this book. Most of the rest is actually following around Arthur's sister, who became something of a secondary
protagonist. It is very good, but I am a little cautious about this eb and flow. Art can't be as strong as his rivals, otherwise the story might end in a couple of books. But he also can't constantly be forced into training arcs, because that is too formulaic. The tempo must build. I also have to say there was a real missed opportunity to explore an insurgency. All we really see is one raid to save some prisoners and some vague rumors that a couple of the other lances are doing their
own thing. It would have been nice if someone said that one of the main difficulties of playing defense is the need to hold fixed territories and populations, but now that they've lost the main war, they could instead attack the enemy where they are weak and bleed their armies dry. Gramps was originally supposed to have been an insurgent leader after all, if memory serves. Ah well. Maybe there will be some time for that in the next one, but I can't imagine that given the final chapter. ...more
To the author: Hey man ✋. I really love got writing and the premise of this story is lowkey one of my favorites, but my God can you stop ending
every book on a cliff hanger? Like I was loving this book, especially the last 5% or so but man am I unsatisfied now after finishing this book. I think one of two more chapters to just round out the story and give at least a small sense of closure. It is sorely needed. Like all there needs is a little piece of Gray exiting the Relictombs and [BLANK]. It c Hey man ✋. I really love got writing and the premise of
this story is lowkey one of my favorites, but my God can you stop ending every book on a cliff hanger? Like I was loving this book, especially the last 5% or so but man am I unsatisfied now after finishing this book. I think one of two more chapters to just round out the story and give at least a small sense of closure. It is sorely needed. Like all there needs is a little piece of Gray exiting the Relictombs and [BLANK]. It could've whatever, him going to jail for harboring relics, going back
to Blood Senior with Caera, just meeting back up with the old alcoholic dude for a drink, literally anything to give a moment of reflection/decompression for the reader AND Gray. I guess this is a testament to how well you can write cliff hangers, since I'm so frustrated right now, but having one at the end of every book makes reading very unfun. At the risk of beating a dead stick or whatever the saying is, there's a point when a cliff hanger becomes over used and there's a difference between
suspense and an unfinished thought. It would be like if I just To the reader: if you've made it this far, and are perhaps confused why I appear so dissatisfied, yet rated the book 4 stars, it's because the book itself is great and I truly have enjoyed reading the series. That missing star is just for the ending. Everything else - like character development, Grays new powers, plot development as a continuation of the series - were all written spectacularly! 10/10 would recommend (although
hopefully book 9 is out and I'm happier for it). Hopefully this helps.
Oct 31, 2022 Luke Burns rated it really liked it Definitely a step back in plot but forward in
writing Turtleme left us on a cliffhanger with book 7 and this books first chapters played great off of the last books ending. This books writing and character development was on a different level than the previous books not to mention the addition of some comedic characters(Regis), which made it a very enjoyable read ignoring the subpar plot. Reading this felt like a big step back in the story after Arthur’s death in the previous book. But in return Turtleme left us on a cliffhanger with book 7 and this books first chapters played great off of the last books ending. This books writing and character development was on a different level than the previous books not to mention the addition of some comedic characters(Regis), which made it a very enjoyable read ignoring the subpar plot. Reading this felt like a big step back in the story after
Arthur’s death in the previous book. But in return we finally get a whole book of exploring the other continent which has been a big mystery for the whole series. Turtlemes improvement in character writing really shows in this book with all the new characters instantly becoming favorites with new fresh writing and dialogue that we simply haven’t had besides the MC. All in all if you
got this far into the series you’ll enjoy reading it either way Its personally my favorite book even if the plot has taken a back seat. Turtleme has left us with another cliffhanger although not near as big as book eights. Looking forward to book nines release.
Jun 16, 2022 Bia rated it it was amazing
best book so far! This installment was by far the most thrilling, thought-provoking, pleasantly strange, and engaging book so far. We’re immediately introduced to an entirely new world and get to witness excellent character development in both Arthur and his sister, who I’d been wanting to learn more about. I honestly don’t understand the negative reviews. The story was well paced and even philosophical without taking away from
the series’s standard level of action or pace. What I loved the most This installment was by far the most thrilling, thought-provoking, pleasantly strange, and engaging book so far. We’re immediately introduced to an entirely new world and get to witness excellent character development in both Arthur and his sister, who I’d been wanting to learn more about. I honestly don’t understand the negative reviews.
The story was well paced and even philosophical without taking away from the series’s standard level of action or pace. What I loved the most about this book was how both Arthur and his sister learned how to empathize with the enemy. The last zone with the aether beast tribes was fascinating and really makes you think! I’m looking forward to seeing how the author turns this around in Arthur’s favor. MC is already incredibly OP but it’s crazy to think he isn’t even close to beating an asura by
the end of this novel. Great improvement as a writer and story teller.
Oct 09, 2021 Aira rated it really liked it I really enjoyed this book! I wasn't feeling book 7 and found myself disappointed with it, but book 8 brought back the hype of the series for me. In this book especially I noticed an improvement in
the author's writing and found that characters were better written, the plot flowed nicely, and you can tell a lot of care was put into the ideas and setting of this book. I loved the setting of this book, as I'm a sucker for dungeon exploration and hiding amongst your enemies. I really loved the new I loved the setting of this book, as I'm a sucker for dungeon exploration and hiding amongst your enemies. I really loved the new characters introduced and found it a nice fresh of breath air from the characters we've already met. I think these new friends of Arthur's
will make the war more interesting and make things seem less black and white. All in all, it's one of my favourite books in the series, and in my opinion, one of the strongest as well!
Apr 02, 2021 Ezra Swenson rated it really liked it Thrilling The author,
TurtleMe, has continually exceeded they’re previous work throughout the course of the writing of this series. The intense battle scenes, elaborate magic system, and enthralling story has me begging for more! It’s refreshing to read through the perspectives of enjoyable, relatable characters that are prone to making mistakes and setbacks leading to them not always coming out on top, rather than the perfect and overpowered character-type you often see in the fantasy web novel The author, TurtleMe, has continually exceeded they’re previous work throughout the course of the writing of this series. The intense battle scenes, elaborate magic system, and enthralling story has me begging for more! It’s refreshing to read through the perspectives of enjoyable, relatable characters that are prone to making mistakes and setbacks leading to them not always coming out on top, rather than the perfect and
overpowered character-type you often see in the fantasy web novel genre which doesn’t allow for character development. While I enjoyed reading this novel I would also recommend to listen to the audiobooks found on Audible/Podium. I can’t wait for the next novel!
Fantastic again Yet again, another fantastic book with
amazing characters and a plethora of twists and turns. At times, honestly just once or twice, a character or the main character seem to lack a bit of common sense or forethought, but it’s hardly a problem that’s prevalent. Also, there is some more heartbreak in the story, and I feel like a bit of miss direction at the end, but honestly, a fantastic read again. If you’ve read the first seven books, you won’t be disappointed with the eighth.
Captivated And Compelled Other than a few editing/proofreading issues
(improper verb tenses, wrong words used, and other such things), I am thoroughly spellbound by this series. I appreciate the struggles for comprehension and growth the author supplies his characters. The action and combat scenes ring true, plausible, and intriguing. I only wish that as I finish each new installment the next installment was available to read.... Other than a few editing/proofreading issues (improper verb tenses, wrong words used, and other such things), I am thoroughly spellbound by this series. I appreciate the struggles for comprehension and growth the author supplies his characters. The action and combat scenes ring true, plausible, and intriguing. I only wish that as I finish each new installment the next installment was available to read....
DNF, Personal opinion that I usually DNF any book that reboots after a personal and arbitrary amount of investiture by myself in the overall story. Might be a great book I would have enjoyed, but there are simply too many good books for me to read them all. When the protagonist has his personal power crippled in a story that primarily relied on the OP trope, I'm out. If the book had relied on other tropes and plot devices I'd push through as it wouldn't be so jarring. Won't rate the book as I di DNF, Personal opinion that I usually DNF any book that reboots after a personal and arbitrary amount of investiture by myself in the overall story. Might be a great book I would have enjoyed, but there are simply too many good books for me to read them all. When the protagonist has his personal power crippled in a story that primarily relied on the OP trope, I'm out. If the book had relied on other tropes and plot devices I'd push through as it wouldn't be so jarring. Won't rate the book as I didn't read 50%. ...more
Nov 30, 2021 Kevin rated it it was ok I hope this book improves on the previous, but I doubt it. This book was turning
out to be better than the last (maybe because it's back to basics, like book one had), then the author started to switch to the little sister. I have absolutely zero interest in what the sister is doing. Book didn't pan out in the end. Miss has-to-prove-she-is-powerful-too elf got herself into more trouble. I'm just burnt out reading about the MC digging her buns out of the fire. Which is what 100% of the next book wi This book was turning out to be better than the last (maybe because it's back to basics, like book one had), then the author started to switch to the little sister. I have absolutely zero interest in what the sister is doing. Book didn't pan out in the end. Miss has-to-prove-she-is-powerful-too elf got herself into more trouble. I'm just burnt out reading about the MC digging her buns out of the fire. Which is what 100% of the next book will be
about. 2.5/5 Stars
Aug 06, 2022 lauren rated it really liked it finally finished! only took me like 6 months..... i enjoyed
this, as i enjoy all of the tbate novels, but i hated how slow it started with arthur spending so much time relearning aether. i know it was necessary and important to the storyline, but it was very repetitive from when he spent time learning mana. also...so glad that i could finally get this off my current reads. it was haunting me everyday i didn't read it i enjoyed this, as i enjoy all
of the tbate novels, but i hated how slow it started with arthur spending so much time relearning aether. i know it was necessary and important to the storyline, but it was very repetitive from when he spent time learning mana. also...so glad that i could finally get this off my current reads. it was haunting me everyday i didn't read it Wearing the mask of TurtleMe, this writer has progressed from his title as a Berkeley graduate and discarded his identity has a corporate worker and delved
into the world of fantasy. As a recognized web serial author for over two years, TurtleMe brings together a mix of traditional literature alongside fast-paced installments into his novel "The Beginning After The End", an epic fantasy starting f As a recognized
web serial author for over two years, TurtleMe brings together a mix of traditional literature alongside fast-paced installments into his novel "The Beginning After The End", an epic fantasy starting from the rebirth of a king into a new life of magic and twisted fate. He has a fondness for books, comics, games and going on walks with his wonderful girlfriend, Grace, and his devious dog, Roy. Other books in the seriesRelated ArticlesKerine Wint (she/her) is a freelance writer, editor, and reviewer of speculative fiction for publications including FIYAH literary magazine,... “You can’t get a hangover if you’re always drunk,” he said sagely, tapping his temple with a finger.” — 0 likes More quotes…Welcome back. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. |
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