216 reviews for:

The Captain

Will Wight

4.07 AVERAGE


This is a very different genre (sci-fi, comedic, rpg-ish) than I'm used to reading. And it just didn't work for me. Based on what I've heard about this book other people love it. So take that for what it's worth.

Another brilliant book by Will Wight. It has magic, space, friendships and most importantly, pew pew - what else could you want in a book?

In true Will fashion, there are a bunch of one liners that made me laugh and cheer our loud. The characters are well written and are incredibly diverse - I think Raion might be up there as one of my favorite characters. And I cannot wait to read more about the gang and their adventure!


This book was delightful and witty and just an easy read (or listen in my case). I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to read a casual yet amazing book.

Such a fun adventure. I so enjoy protagonists that are badass and still know they can't do it all alone. Bonus points for not holding back on the smoldering bits of the bad guy until 99.99999% sure he's not getting back up.
adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

I don’t know if it’s because I got used to Will’s style of writing, but this feels better than Cradle.

Varic wants more powers; his father, power. That’s why they are trying a dangerous spell to grant him more of it from another life.

Now, he has become a beyond borders powerful mage, but he knows it won’t be enough, going by all the ways he died in those other lifes.

Unbounded by his estranged father ever since the ritual, he evaluates what his next step could be, while teaching and fighting one battle or another, trying to prevent a new Legion King to be born.

He has enemies that don’t even know about his existence yet, friends and lovers who he never met in this life, and a brand new kinda psychotic ship.


Listen, the bloopers? Wei Shi Lindon humbling Varic? I loved it.

Travis baldree, as always, a master with narrating adventure books.
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mike739's review

4.25
adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
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hobbyvomit's review

3.5

Surprisingly really fun. This felt like watching an anime. Super fun cast of characters with almost non-stop action. Popcorn sci-fi/fantasy done right. 

Will Wight did it again! A fun space magic adventure with amazing characters and humor. I love Raion and Omega. Per usual, a great villain but even better heroes. This was a fun ride from start to finish.

gabisir's review

4.5
adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

oddwayfinder's review

4.25
adventurous funny medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated