Emperor of the Borderlands (Book 2): A Historical Progression Fantasy Series

Name: Emperor of the Borderlands (Book 2): A Historical Progression Fantasy Series
Price: 4.49 USD
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Rating: 4.6 (579 reviews)
Author: Eugene Astakhov

by Eugene Astakhov

Historical Fiction Fantasy

4.6 (579)

4.6 stars from 579 reviews. Top 94% of Historical Fiction books we track.

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy progression fantasy where the protagonist visibly grows stronger through concrete skills, magic systems, and resource management rather than lucky breaks.
You like stories grounded in village politics and expansion logistics, where building infrastructure and training followers feels as important as magical power.
You appreciate protagonists who face mounting pressures from multiple enemies but grow harder and more capable with each trial rather than getting worn down.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer fast-paced plots. This is a methodical series about incremental growth and building systems, not constant action or dramatic reversals.
You want a morally straightforward hero. This protagonist makes pragmatic, sometimes grey choices to consolidate power and survive.
You're reading book 2 without having finished book 1. This sequel continues directly from where the first instalment ended.

About this book

This is the second book in Eugene Astakhov's Historical Progression Fantasy Series. The protagonist's village continues to expand, his men develop martial arts skills, and his magical abilities strengthen. However, he faces multiple threats: an interrogator spreading false accusations, a monster targeting innocents, and a highborn countess seeking his death. The protagonist believes that each challenge makes him more resilient and each enemy strengthens his position. As time passes, his reputation grows, his magical power increases through rituals, and more allies pledge their support. His objective remains constant: unifying the divided backwater region into a cohesive defense against encroaching darkness.

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Currently around #31K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Sales have softened 54% recently.

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Currently 4.6★ from 579 reviews

Gaining approximately 74 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has remained stable at 4.6 over the tracking period.

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