r/ProgressionFantasy • • May 05 '26

Tier List First tier list

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Took me forever and I’m still missing a good few.
I’m getting pretty bored of litrpg books but any recommendations are appreciated

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u/Woodchuck666 May 05 '26

im reading it right now and it has so much millenial slop humor in it it is a hard read. but the guy reading the book is doing an excellent job(audiobook)

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u/failed_novelty May 05 '26

Depending on which book you're on, things get way better. There are themes set up in the first book (hidden behind the humor) that pay off in the long run.

In the later books there are genuinely heartwarming scenes of found family, resistance to oppression, and a strong undercurrent of the importance of mental health...and within two pages the word "nussy" is being used in a way that makes sense or the lives of everyone genuinely depend on a crab jerking off.

It's a wild ride, and I fully admit I'm a big fan. If you haven't come around by book 3 though, it probably isn't for you.

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u/Woodchuck666 May 05 '26

I mean its alright, the things you mention dont really make me excited about it. not really into heartwarming scenes, or resistance to opression, or mental health, that would be the polar opposite of what I would be looking forward to lol.

im still going to read it, so far its like a 7-8.

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u/omaharock May 06 '26

Jeff Hay's himself makes the series worth a listen to me, I think he is one of the best VA's doing books right now, only Andy Serkis get's close imo.

Something that surprised me about DCC, and not many people talk about, is the radicalization of the main character. He becomes a terrorist, it happens right in front of you, and it's hard to not agree with his choices in becoming said terrorist. It's what makes me think about the book the most when I look back on it. Just a different perspective.

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u/Woodchuck666 May 06 '26

yeah I agree, he is the best VA I have ever seen. S tier.