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CivCEO Book 6

8/10

Andrew Karevik

LitRPG, Gamelit, 4x, Strategy

The Story

Since that free-for-all that saw every Champion hurry to claim as much land as they could, many of the weaker rulers have been eliminated. As a result, the whole land of Liora is now under the control of eight single coalitions. Can they be trusted to keep to themselves and play nice, or should they be treated like threats and dealt with accordingly?

That is one of the main questions Charles and his allies intend to answer when they meet up to finalize their own union. But they've barely started on the main discussion points when an emissary from the north appears to give them an ultimatum: Join their alliance or suffer the consequences.

With Tine facing imminent capture, Charles has no choice but to step up his military. Though he already managed to secure the Great Primus Heart that would power the vehicle, Charles still needs to acquire enough Prephius steel to make the train near indestructible.

Follow Charles as he visits an underwater necropolis and ends up having to bargain with the dead. Follow him as he makes new enemies and has to find how to keep his new marriage alive, all the while trying to raise not a city, but an entire union with its own perks, stats, and special units.

Just when you think things can’t get more intense, CivCEO Book 6 pushes you right back into the air fryer. Charles, our ever-resourceful MC, is now juggling the complexities of international politics and alliances as well as war and dragons. This book really does have a lot of things happening (as it should at this point in a series), with Charles trying to solidify his coalition amidst growing tensions and new enemies lurking in the shadows. (How does this keep on happening?) What struck me most in this instalment was the introduction of the League of City-States. It felt like a fantasy twist on the United Nations or maybe even the… League of Nations… complete with political manoeuvring and backdoor deals. Trust no one, keep your cards close to your chest etc etc. Watching Charles navigate these treacherous waters while trying to keep Tyne’s economy afloat was both nerve-wracking and exhilarating. It reminded me of the delicate balance in Game of Thrones, where one wrong move could mean the end of everything. Without the issues coming in last season though. No comment. The story’s pace doesn’t let up, and there’s a palpable sense of urgency as Charles and his allies face threats from both within and outside their borders. The stakes have never been higher, and the series does a great job of building tension while also exploring the nuances of leadership and governance. It’s amazing that action and conflict have such a back seat role too, because it seems like we’re almost always on the cusp of something… Karevik’s storytelling continues to shine, with a narrative that’s both intricate and engaging. I would say this is a must read, but at this point what are you going to do? Skip book 6 and go right into 7? You aren’t fooling anyone. It’s like a roller coaster of political drama, economic strategy, and a dash of magic. Spoiler alert: as I write this review I’ve already finished the series. Can’t waste good series time on writing these things you know!

My Review

Just when you think things can’t get more intense, CivCEO Book 6 pushes you right back into the air fryer. Charles, our ever-resourceful MC, is now juggling the complexities of international politics and alliances as well as war and dragons. This book really does have a lot of things happening (as it should at this point in a series), with Charles trying to solidify his coalition amidst growing tensions and new enemies lurking in the shadows. (How does this keep on happening?)
What struck me most in this instalment was the introduction of the League of City-States. It felt like a fantasy twist on the United Nations or maybe even the… League of Nations… complete with political manoeuvring and backdoor deals. Trust no one, keep your cards close to your chest etc etc.
Watching Charles navigate these treacherous waters while trying to keep Tyne’s economy afloat was both nerve-wracking and exhilarating. It reminded me of the delicate balance in Game of Thrones, where one wrong move could mean the end of everything. Without the issues coming in last season though. No comment.
The story’s pace doesn’t let up, and there’s a palpable sense of urgency as Charles and his allies face threats from both within and outside their borders. The stakes have never been higher, and the series does a great job of building tension while also exploring the nuances of leadership and governance. It’s amazing that action and conflict have such a back seat role too, because it seems like we’re almost always on the cusp of something…
Karevik’s storytelling continues to shine, with a narrative that’s both intricate and engaging. I would say this is a must read, but at this point what are you going to do? Skip book 6 and go right into 7? You aren’t fooling anyone. It’s like a roller coaster of political drama, economic strategy, and a dash of magic.
Spoiler alert: as I write this review I’ve already finished the series. Can’t waste good series time on writing these things you know!

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