2017 · Apollos Thorne · 350 pages · Fantasy
Level Up or Die throws its protagonist into a brutal underground world ruled by a succubus, delivering solid character progression and strategic combat that overcomes a slow opening chapter and a world that takes time to fully materialize.
2017 · Apollos Thorne · 350 pages · LitRPG
Underworld: Level Up or Die delivers a satisfying power-up fantasy with a creative magic system and an underground setting that keeps the stakes high. The progression scratches every min-maxer's itch, though the main character's rapid climb to overpowered territory takes some of the tension out of the later chapters. LitRPG readers who prioritize leveling and build optimization over deep character work will find plenty to enjoy here.