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Return of the Runebound Professor #2
Return of the Runebound Professor 2
Book 2 of the next hit Progression Fantasy series from Actus, bestselling author of My Best Friend is an Eldritch Horror. Featuring a strong, intelligent protagonist, a detailed runic magic system, loads of power progression, and so much more.With nearly 10 million views as a webserial, you can experience the definitive version of this smash-hit series on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and Audible!
768 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 24, 2024
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About the author
Actus
46books147followersActus has been writing fantasy stories since the age of twelve, and he's been telling them since he could talk. He's currently working on three main series - Morcster Chef, Steamforged Sorcery, and My Best Friend is an Eldritch Horror. You can find his works on RoyalRoad & Patreon as well as on Amazon.
In addition to his passion for writing, Actus is capable of clearing a two story building with a single jump. That isn't true, but writing about himself in third person gives Actus delusions of grandeur.
In addition to his passion for writing, Actus is capable of clearing a two story building with a single jump. That isn't true, but writing about himself in third person gives Actus delusions of grandeur.
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May 14, 2024
More fun with runes
This was a great follow-up to the first book. I really enjoy the sarcasm of the MC. And the story developes very naturally, at an enjoyable pace. All in all, a fun read. Can't wait to read the next one!
This was a great follow-up to the first book. I really enjoy the sarcasm of the MC. And the story developes very naturally, at an enjoyable pace. All in all, a fun read. Can't wait to read the next one!
July 7, 2024
4 How Long Does My Forearm Look To You Stars
Return of the Runebound Professor the second book in this progression fantasy epic series by Actus.
Oh, gosh. There are so many surprises in these pages. I truly enjoyed those unexpected moments where the author threw my expectations out of the window.
It's been an intriguing experience to witness the shift in not only Noah's abilities as he grows in strength. As well, both Isabel and Todd have evolved from their original way of thinking. They have discovered new paths for themselves beyond their original goals.
Given all that transpired at Linwick and then followed their departure, this feels more like three books or arcs. I do feel bad for Brayden and possibly Janice as well. They are so closely tied to Father, and he cares not one bit about their survival. Especially if their deaths further his goals. This seems to be a commonality between the noble houses, given Evergreen's completely disregard for the survival of her own young Torrins.
There is still so much hidden. Especially about the powers that wish to hold certain individuals back. While we have a small glimpse into what awaits outside of the Arbalest Empire for those that reach Rank 7. The depths of the further world are a mystery. That's without even touching on the gods and goddesses and the overarching powers to consider. This world has so much more to offer, and I enjoy exploring it.
Main concerns for the future are Azel, Ferdinand, and Garina thus far.
Return of the Runebound Professor the second book in this progression fantasy epic series by Actus.
Oh, gosh. There are so many surprises in these pages. I truly enjoyed those unexpected moments where the author threw my expectations out of the window.
It's been an intriguing experience to witness the shift in not only Noah's abilities as he grows in strength. As well, both Isabel and Todd have evolved from their original way of thinking. They have discovered new paths for themselves beyond their original goals.
Given all that transpired at Linwick and then followed their departure, this feels more like three books or arcs. I do feel bad for Brayden and possibly Janice as well. They are so closely tied to Father, and he cares not one bit about their survival. Especially if their deaths further his goals. This seems to be a commonality between the noble houses, given Evergreen's completely disregard for the survival of her own young Torrins.
There is still so much hidden. Especially about the powers that wish to hold certain individuals back. While we have a small glimpse into what awaits outside of the Arbalest Empire for those that reach Rank 7. The depths of the further world are a mystery. That's without even touching on the gods and goddesses and the overarching powers to consider. This world has so much more to offer, and I enjoy exploring it.
Main concerns for the future are Azel, Ferdinand, and Garina thus far.
October 2, 2024
It's not surprising to know that when I found out that more words had been released into the wild that I'd want to jump back into book two and Noah's story!!! And totally forget about waiting for the audiobook! Noah is such a great protagonist there's just something about a teacher, student relationship that I really love �! The second book starts zactly where the first leaves off, the perfect spot. Noah's at his father's estate and ready to pull the biggest scam of his life, his two lives. Go ahead and grab the book to see if he can do it, but you never know what's gonna happen when Gods, Demons, and cults are involved with their own agendas!
Here's a couple of quotes that amused me:
“What if it rains?� Moxie asked. Lee stared at her. “Then it rains? It happens. Just pretend you aren’t wet."
“Just okay?� Noah asked. “I was kind of expecting a more panicked response.� “I think my panic receptors are fried."
Here's a couple of quotes that amused me:
“What if it rains?� Moxie asked. Lee stared at her. “Then it rains? It happens. Just pretend you aren’t wet."
“Just okay?� Noah asked. “I was kind of expecting a more panicked response.� “I think my panic receptors are fried."
May 3, 2024
Interesting but badly written
Honestly the concept is kinda funny and interesting but it's kinda half baked twice burnt. The story just progression just gets worse and worse. There is just too much going on and the focus of the books are just split in too many directions and it makes the whole of it rather unpleasant let alone the need for someone to actually proof the books, a lot of things like grammar as well as poor choice of word usage.
The main character is a nice guy but an imbecile who uses his head more like a hat rest than anything else.
Oh and also this book is mostly about quantity versus quality of just add more drama to the plot just more rush or internal monologues.
Honestly the concept is kinda funny and interesting but it's kinda half baked twice burnt. The story just progression just gets worse and worse. There is just too much going on and the focus of the books are just split in too many directions and it makes the whole of it rather unpleasant let alone the need for someone to actually proof the books, a lot of things like grammar as well as poor choice of word usage.
The main character is a nice guy but an imbecile who uses his head more like a hat rest than anything else.
Oh and also this book is mostly about quantity versus quality of just add more drama to the plot just more rush or internal monologues.
January 4, 2025
3.5 stars
The characters in this second book in the series continue to be interesting. The main character doesn't experience much character growth (other than mechanical growth) here, but the secondary characters all get good development.
The world is still rather sketched in, and that doesn't change much either.
The plot is interesting, both the school and outside-school elements. There are multiple secret plots, both directed at the protagonist and directed among the protagonists' various adversaries.
The magic system pretends to be hard, but as written there aren't really any solid constraints. This doesn't really harm the story much, though, because the descriptions and interactions are handled well by the author.
This isn't a special book, but it's a fun read.
The characters in this second book in the series continue to be interesting. The main character doesn't experience much character growth (other than mechanical growth) here, but the secondary characters all get good development.
The world is still rather sketched in, and that doesn't change much either.
The plot is interesting, both the school and outside-school elements. There are multiple secret plots, both directed at the protagonist and directed among the protagonists' various adversaries.
The magic system pretends to be hard, but as written there aren't really any solid constraints. This doesn't really harm the story much, though, because the descriptions and interactions are handled well by the author.
This isn't a special book, but it's a fun read.
November 25, 2024
good following book but it might get downhill from here on out
We finally learn where the rank 5 demon is located but there was a bit of foreshadowing before it was discovered.
Good progression from everyone: Isabel, Todd, Emily, James, Noah, Moxie & Lee.
I really hope there is no harem for the MC! That would suck balls as I invested time reading up to now (2 books). that's definitely the best way to kill a story, and make sure that I never read any future book written by this author. But that's life! We'll see if I am diasapointed down the line.
We finally learn where the rank 5 demon is located but there was a bit of foreshadowing before it was discovered.
Good progression from everyone: Isabel, Todd, Emily, James, Noah, Moxie & Lee.
I really hope there is no harem for the MC! That would suck balls as I invested time reading up to now (2 books). that's definitely the best way to kill a story, and make sure that I never read any future book written by this author. But that's life! We'll see if I am diasapointed down the line.
May 22, 2024
Fun and funny
Noah's meh attitude gets fixed, and the reason doesn't come out until near the end of the book. I'm extremely curious if the Gods are going to let anyone know that they're in a race to find one person. Revin was a surprise, and I'm not sure where he'll fit, but I think he's going to weasel in with this group. The fact that the teachers are so much older mentally than the students is kind of sad.
Noah's meh attitude gets fixed, and the reason doesn't come out until near the end of the book. I'm extremely curious if the Gods are going to let anyone know that they're in a race to find one person. Revin was a surprise, and I'm not sure where he'll fit, but I think he's going to weasel in with this group. The fact that the teachers are so much older mentally than the students is kind of sad.
June 13, 2024
cool crafting story
I am a huge sucker for runes and crafting. Stick the two together with some fun sidekicks and I’m hooked!
This story fixed most of the things that I didn’t care for in book one. The MC’s rune choices just felt chaotic and didn’t make sense to me. The author tied everything together in the sequel so it made more sense. I also loved the direction he is taking with his other new runes.
I am a huge sucker for runes and crafting. Stick the two together with some fun sidekicks and I’m hooked!
This story fixed most of the things that I didn’t care for in book one. The MC’s rune choices just felt chaotic and didn’t make sense to me. The author tied everything together in the sequel so it made more sense. I also loved the direction he is taking with his other new runes.
September 15, 2024
Overall Pretty Good
But has the common flaws of most LitRPG...distorted measurements. Things like real world 50 yard dash times and the size of middle class house would make better yardsticks for scale. Just tired of description 30 foot tall by 80 foot long monsters being hidden by distance of 60 foot at high noon on clear day with only a single 10 foot tall tree halfway between. Or huge throne rooms of 20'x20' taking 10 minutes to walk across.
But has the common flaws of most LitRPG...distorted measurements. Things like real world 50 yard dash times and the size of middle class house would make better yardsticks for scale. Just tired of description 30 foot tall by 80 foot long monsters being hidden by distance of 60 foot at high noon on clear day with only a single 10 foot tall tree halfway between. Or huge throne rooms of 20'x20' taking 10 minutes to walk across.
November 14, 2024
Quickly became one of my favourite progression fantasy series. I love the group dynamic with fellow teacher Moxey, Lee and then their 3 students Isabella, Todd and Emily. The addition of fellow teacher Riven and his student James was also great. This book focused mainly with Noah dealing with Vermill's father then training the students for the school's Survival Final. Great action, the rune-based magic is well thought out and new and exciting.
November 22, 2024
This one was... all over the place. The last roughly 40% of this book is the most random, ridiculous, and extravagant sequence of events that you could possibly summarize and then it's just like it never even happened or had any effect on anything else at all. I don't know if I like it or if it just feels like the author is pulling random stuff out of nowhere, but it's absolutely destroying any sense of scale the rest of the series had established.
December 23, 2024
Entertaining Read
As Noah and the students hone their skills, their power grows. Noah's unpredictable and sarcastic personality shines through, but he meets his match in another professor who is even more so. The story is filled with intense training, battles against formidable foes, intriguing mysteries, and a captivating magic system. The action, humor, and intrigue make this a thoroughly enjoyable read, leaving the reader eagerly anticipating the next installment.
As Noah and the students hone their skills, their power grows. Noah's unpredictable and sarcastic personality shines through, but he meets his match in another professor who is even more so. The story is filled with intense training, battles against formidable foes, intriguing mysteries, and a captivating magic system. The action, humor, and intrigue make this a thoroughly enjoyable read, leaving the reader eagerly anticipating the next installment.
May 4, 2024
Yeah, this hasn't gotten any better.
Without the set up and pointless subterfuge, the character interaction is better. But the story is still lacking any real direction. Things happen but there is no goal in sight. This makes the reveals disjointed. The characters lack agency. It's a slice of life that is trying to be more and failing.
Without the set up and pointless subterfuge, the character interaction is better. But the story is still lacking any real direction. Things happen but there is no goal in sight. This makes the reveals disjointed. The characters lack agency. It's a slice of life that is trying to be more and failing.
May 14, 2024
More of the same
DNF at 61%
The protagonist keeps on droning about runes endlessly but keeps on being utterly clueless about them. He stays weak and only succeeds due to plot armor. His students and the newly introduced characters function merely as dull filler as nothing interesting happens.
I am done..
DNF at 61%
The protagonist keeps on droning about runes endlessly but keeps on being utterly clueless about them. He stays weak and only succeeds due to plot armor. His students and the newly introduced characters function merely as dull filler as nothing interesting happens.
I am done..
January 9, 2025
Well written, flows quickly, ready for book 3
I'm very impressed with Actus. Both books in the series have been fulfilling with very few logic errors. The writing is well done. The action is high, but character development still takes place. I'm impressed that the author had completed two books without bringing in a love scenario.
I'm very impressed with Actus. Both books in the series have been fulfilling with very few logic errors. The writing is well done. The action is high, but character development still takes place. I'm impressed that the author had completed two books without bringing in a love scenario.
March 5, 2025
It's still a really fun read, like the first book in the series, but the pacing was all over the place.
I'm really enjoying the puzzle pieces falling into place and seeing the labour put into the world building. Perhaps less so how the main set of characters felt stagnant while even more were introduced.
I'm really enjoying the puzzle pieces falling into place and seeing the labour put into the world building. Perhaps less so how the main set of characters felt stagnant while even more were introduced.
May 1, 2024
Great continuation of the story.
I still really like the characters and the story is fun. It's great watching Noah and his students gain in power. Was not sure of the new characters at first, but they grew on me.
I still really like the characters and the story is fun. It's great watching Noah and his students gain in power. Was not sure of the new characters at first, but they grew on me.
June 18, 2024
Enjoyed the character progression
I loved how Noah approached his thoughts on life and death with how he trained his students and changed the approach to not take life so trivial because he is basically immortal.
I loved how Noah approached his thoughts on life and death with how he trained his students and changed the approach to not take life so trivial because he is basically immortal.
October 28, 2024
Good entry
It's good entry into the series. More depth to existing characters. Revin and Jamesn were awesome. Amazing storyline of Isabell, Todd and Emily working together. Unravel the mysteries of Noah's powers. More mysteries oncoming.
It's good entry into the series. More depth to existing characters. Revin and Jamesn were awesome. Amazing storyline of Isabell, Todd and Emily working together. Unravel the mysteries of Noah's powers. More mysteries oncoming.
May 1, 2025
Excellent progression of the series. The flagrant disregard for his own life makes this fun with a brute force approach to fixing a problem. Of course this gets balanced out with his friends and students so it's a nice combination.
May 6, 2025
The plot THICKENS. My focus would wane whenever new characters were introduced, there was a surprising amount of those! But the interactions paid off and expanded the world while also showing the multidirectional strain on the web spun by different factions.
April 27, 2024
Very good book
This is a fine fantasy adventure novel. It is well written and edited. I especially like Lee the demoness. I anxiously await the sequel.
This is a fine fantasy adventure novel. It is well written and edited. I especially like Lee the demoness. I anxiously await the sequel.
April 28, 2024
Great read
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who likes LitRPG and progression types of books with lots of action .
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who likes LitRPG and progression types of books with lots of action .
May 1, 2024
This manages to be interesting and fun while balancing death and monsters. I like that more characters introduced as well.
May 7, 2024
Very good new fantasy
New magic system I haven't see yet. Good character development. Some twists to the plot. Overall a good fantasy book.
New magic system I haven't see yet. Good character development. Some twists to the plot. Overall a good fantasy book.
May 9, 2024
Still going strong !
June 2, 2024
Soo Good.
Definitely a fan. I love reborn type fantasy but this one had me up until 2 am. Has a very original take on magic.
Loved it.
Definitely a fan. I love reborn type fantasy but this one had me up until 2 am. Has a very original take on magic.
Loved it.
June 9, 2024
Perhaps this is better read episodically. It's a shame this book felt like it was dragging so much, seeing as I really enjoy their other works. I've got enough on my reading plate at the moment, but I'll at least keep this series in the back of my mind for when I'm in the mood for a little progression fantasy.
June 21, 2024
Very enjoyable read
Well written story with a unique approach to magic. None of the characters are single sided and the author does a great job with character development
Well written story with a unique approach to magic. None of the characters are single sided and the author does a great job with character development
September 2, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️ - series still going strong
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