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The Wandering Inn: Book One in The Wandering Inn Series Kindle Edition

by pirate aba (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 4,386 ratings
(This novel is the e-book version of the free web serial. You may read the entire ongoing story at wanderinginn.com free of charge.)

“No killing Goblins.”

So reads the sign outside of The Wandering Inn, a small building run by a young woman named Erin Solstice. She serves pasta with sausage, blue fruit juice, and dead acid flies on request. And she comes from another world. Ours.

It’s a bad day when Erin finds herself transported to a fantastical world and nearly gets eaten by a Dragon. She doesn’t belong in a place where monster attacks are a fact of life, and where Humans are one species among many. But she must adapt to her new life. Or die.

In a dangerous world where magic is real and people can level up and gain classes, Erin Solstice must battle somewhat evil Goblins, deadly Rock Crabs, and hungry [Necromancers]. She is no warrior, no mage. Erin Solstice runs an inn. She’s an [Innkeeper].
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    The Wandering Inn
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    1235 pages
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  4. Publication date
    August 2, 2018
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07G4MX1Z4
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 2, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.1 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 1235 pages
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  • Book 1 of 16 ‏ : ‎ The Wandering Inn
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Customers find the book engaging with many story arcs and well-developed characters with emotional depth. The writing quality improves over time, and the world-building creates an immersive experience. While some customers appreciate the good pace, others find it slow to start, and the emotional content receives mixed reactions, with some finding it surprisingly emotional while others say the plot lines go nowhere.

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240 customers mention "Story quality"234 positive6 negative

Customers find the book's storytelling engaging, describing it as an expansive RPG narrative that maintains interest throughout.

"...😍 Highly recommended for anyone who loves great storytelling, unforgettable characters, and books that sneak up on you and wreck your..." Read more

"...The stakes rise, the world-building deepens, and multiple plotlines unfold that kept me hooked all the way through...." Read more

"...It’s a slice of life story, which means you follow the two characters as they just do things daily in this new world but it’s still very interesting...." Read more

"...This series is massive, it's different, it's often fun and nice (something I often miss in other work), and I thoroughly enjoy it...." Read more

238 customers mention "Readability"226 positive12 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as one of the best novels and series they've read, with several mentioning it exceeded their expectations.

"...All in all, The Wandering Inn is an incredible start to a series that I’m eager to continue. I’m already ready to dive into book two!" Read more

"...I just couldn’t put the thing down. Truly a great read. Score: 8 out of 10" Read more

"...This series is massive, it's different, it's often fun and nice (something I often miss in other work), and I thoroughly enjoy it...." Read more

"...The power gains are slow and steady and lead to really satisfying conclusions in terms of seeing the protagonist triumph over obstacles in..." Read more

182 customers mention "Character development"164 positive18 negative

Customers praise the well-developed characters in the book, noting their emotional depth, and one customer highlights the fun cast of various species.

"...Highly recommended for anyone who loves great storytelling, unforgettable characters, and books that sneak up on you and wreck your emotions in the..." Read more

"...The settings, creatures, and different races feel so real, and the level of detail made me feel like I was right there alongside the characters...." Read more

"...the 5% and the story explodes with world building, progression, character growth, and even some comedy...." Read more

"...leveling up, the slice of life sections of the story keep you interested in the characters and do an excellent job making you care about the various..." Read more

110 customers mention "Writing quality"83 positive27 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting that the author's skills have improved over time and creating an excellently crafted story with great narration.

"...💖 The main cast isn’t just well-written; they live on the page, each with their own struggles, growth, and deeply human moments...." Read more

"...First, the RPG aspects are interesting, well thought out and fun...." Read more

"...Whatever edition this is, it was INCREDIBLY well polished and smartly written...." Read more

"...feel it's necessarily written completely perfectly, but it's written well enough that I believe it could be enjoyed by anyone who likes this genre..." Read more

62 customers mention "World building"62 positive0 negative

Customers praise the book's world building, describing it as immersive and amazing, with one customer noting how it pulls readers completely into the story.

"...💥😭 Pirate Aba crafts an astonishingly rich world, but what truly makes this book shine is the depth of its characters...." Read more

"...The stakes rise, the world-building deepens, and multiple plotlines unfold that kept me hooked all the way through...." Read more

"...and the other visitors from Earth start to change this diverse, complex new world, and it's easy to spot the parallels to our own...." Read more

"A little bumpy, with pace and tone, but overall a great read. Good world building. Good character development. Overall good story arc. Well done!" Read more

40 customers mention "Depth"31 positive9 negative

Customers appreciate the depth of the book, finding it detailed and easy to get to know.

"...The settings, creatures, and different races feel so real, and the level of detail made me feel like I was right there alongside the characters...." Read more

"...Characters level, magic and skills exist in the world but it’s more part of the cultural aspect of the world than anything pointedly game..." Read more

"...The power gains are slow and steady and lead to really satisfying conclusions in terms of seeing the protagonist triumph over obstacles in..." Read more

"...a fantasy world that works like a video game, what's going on is easy to grasp while still being a well enough developed world that it makes one..." Read more

63 customers mention "Start time"34 positive29 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's start time, with some appreciating its good pace and wonderful change of pace, while others find it a little slow to begin with and takes time to get into.

"...The power gains are slow and steady and lead to really satisfying conclusions in terms of seeing the protagonist triumph over obstacles in..." Read more

"...Though the start of the novel is a bit slow, things pick up by the 5% and the story explodes with world building, progression, character growth, and..." Read more

"...I wanted slower pace, lower stakes, and feel good moments. I feel that’s what Pirate writes best...." Read more

"...The plot itself is, certainly, slow to get started, but once things are moving they stay moving at a steady pace with shocking moments that spike..." Read more

47 customers mention "Emotional content"25 positive22 negative

Customers have mixed reactions to the emotional content of the book, with some finding it surprisingly emotional and deeply human, while others describe it as heartbreaking.

"...live on the page, each with their own struggles, growth, and deeply human moments. There’s a scene where two characters simply play chess...." Read more

"...As you progress through the series, some plot threads are left unaddressed while entirely new elements are introduced...." Read more

"...It's made me laugh and cry, without being shallowly maudlin or manipulative...." Read more

"...is that the characters face a lot of setbacks, and it can be a little depressing (and heart wrenching for those of us who like the lovable goblins)..." Read more

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  • Shakib Chowdhury
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just Incredible!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2025
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    The Wandering Inn by Pirate Aba completely took me by surprise. 😲 I went in expecting a cozy fantasy—a lighthearted, slice-of-life adventure—but what I got was a story that starts off like Archie Comics 📖 and escalates into something with the emotional weight and epic stakes of Avengers: Endgame. 💥😭

    Pirate Aba crafts an astonishingly rich world, but what truly makes this book shine is the depth of its characters. 💖 The main cast isn’t just well-written; they live on the page, each with their own struggles, growth, and deeply human moments. There’s a scene where two characters simply play chess. ♟️ That’s it—just a game of chess. And yet, by the time it was over, it had ripped my heart out 💔 and left me staring into the void. 😵‍💫

    The story snowballs brilliantly, starting small and intimate before expanding into something breathtaking in scope. 🌍✨ It’s unpredictable, heartfelt, and completely engrossing. I loved every second of it. 😍

    Highly recommended for anyone who loves great storytelling, unforgettable characters, and books that sneak up on you and wreck your emotions in the best way possible. 📚🔥
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  • Molly
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2025
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    I honestly can’t believe I waited this long to read The Wandering Inn. I’ve known about it for a while but kept putting it off, and now that I’ve finally read it, I’m kicking myself because I absolutely loved it.

    The story begins with Erin, a character who’s unexpectedly transported to a fantasy world and opens an inn. At first, it feels like a cozy, low-stakes kind of story, but it quickly expands into something much bigger. The stakes rise, the world-building deepens, and multiple plotlines unfold that kept me hooked all the way through.

    One of my favorite aspects was the leveling-up system. Characters gain new skills as they complete tasks, which gives the story a video game-like feel. While it might sound silly at first, it adds an exciting and fun dynamic to the plot. Watching Erin and the other characters learn about this new system as they go was a blast, and it was great seeing them grow and level up in the process.

    Another thing I really loved was how Erin manages to unite all these different characters at her inn, despite their vastly different backgrounds. She doesn’t care about who’s supposed to get along with whom—she just wants everyone to coexist peacefully. Whether it’s goblins, humans, or other races, Erin’s kindness and desire for harmony shine through. The friendships she builds are one of the heartwarming elements of the story.

    I also wasn’t expecting to enjoy the chess aspect as much as I did. While I’m not a huge chess fan, Erin’s love for the game added an interesting layer to the story. Her enthusiasm for it drew me in, and I ended up learning a bit about the game along with her.

    As for the characters, Erin is easy to root for, and I really enjoyed following her journey. However, there’s one character—Ryoka—whose chapters I struggled to connect with. She’s often guarded, lost in her own thoughts, and at times comes off as aloof and self-absorbed. While I didn’t dislike her chapters, I definitely enjoyed them less than the rest of the book. That said, by the end, I’m curious to see where her story goes, though I’m still unsure about her.

    The world-building in this book is fantastic. The settings, creatures, and different races feel so real, and the level of detail made me feel like I was right there alongside the characters. The world feels vast, and I’m excited to explore more in the upcoming books.

    All in all, The Wandering Inn is an incredible start to a series that I’m eager to continue. I’m already ready to dive into book two!
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  • LitRPGPodcast
    4.0 out of 5 stars Light LitRPG, but such a great read
    Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2018
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    There’s no real way to summarize the massive 1st volume of this ongoing story that online is already up to volume 5. It’s a serial story, that’s been written over the last couple of years and continues to grow weekly.

    It’s essentially a slice of life LitRPG story that in this volume is a bit light on the RPG stuff. Characters level, magic and skills exist in the world but it’s more part of the cultural aspect of the world than anything pointedly game oriented.

    If you’re bothered by light RPG mechanics, don’t be, the story more than makes up for that. The story follows two humans (hints at more) that were transported to a fantasy world where RPG mechanics are apart of the world. One gets the Innkeeper class when she stumbles into an abandoned inn and struggles to survive. The other becomes a runner, a on foot package delivery person, because she loves to run and be free. While neither story sounds compelling, they are.

    Though the start of the novel is a bit slow, things pick up by the 5% and the story explodes with world building, progression, character growth, and even some comedy. It’s a slice of life story, which means you follow the two characters as they just do things daily in this new world but it’s still very interesting. I personally loved the thought and time the author put into developing the unique cultures of the monster races. The insect people were different from the lizard people and the gnolls. Each felt like they had a distinct culture and outlook on the world.

    And that end, woah, was that an amazing action fest.

    Not only is this novel a huge value for the page count, it’s engaging enough to keep you reading late into the night for multiple days. I just couldn’t put the thing down. Truly a great read.

    Score: 8 out of 10
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  • Sirna
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just. Great.
    Reviewed in Italy on June 4, 2022
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    So, I am currently reading the second volume and I am...
    ...buying the first one after I've read it. Because this author deserves support. This book it THAT good. Also, the voice actor reading the audiobook version is also AMAZING. I found myself missing her voice when I was reading.

    Yes, there are problems. A little bit of silly things here and there, and the author is...lenghty. Repetitive. Verbose. Often writes the same concept again and again. Kinda using a lot of words expressing the same thing. Like I am doing right now. Yep. Goes on and on.

    But. Still.
    The plot is original, the characters are great, it's overall well written and just entertaining. I was looking for something light, not too emotinally demanfing, but instead I devoured it and found myself sinking into this world. I just hope it keeps being this good!
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  • S.T.Whale
    5.0 out of 5 stars A thick slab of delicious story
    Reviewed in Australia on August 24, 2018
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    Not a statistically heavy LitRPG, but even those who love that style would be hard pressed to deny that this body of work serves the genre magnificently.

    The characters and story make this book easily worth the time spent reading. The world the author has created has the weight of history without being too dense to chew, and has a scope that excites with possibility. The game elements are embedded as central concepts: Vital and yet not so overbearing that they draw the reader from the story.

    Against my miserly instincts I feel it necessary to advise that the price when I purchased was far too low. Buy it now before the author comes to their senses.
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  • Alexander McCall
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great introduction to the series it will become
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 1, 2023
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    I love the Wandering Inn series too much, to a point that I have to limit my exposure to it. It’s a web serial and, historically, once I start reading those I keep on reading and I can’t stop until I reach the end (thanks ADHD). And I know that The Wandering Inn would be one of those that would suck me in, so I’m really thankful that it’s here in book form.
    In expectation of the 9th book, Tears of Liscor, coming out I’ve been reading back through all the other 8 and it’s been really interesting. And that’s where this review is coming from, a fan that’s read a lot of the books already and is retrospective.
    And the first thing that hit me with this book was that it had a surprisingly slow start. Which is not to say that nothing happens to begin with. On the contrary it pretty much throws you right in and it’s a good introduction to the series as a whole. But, as the title suggests, this is a series primarily centring around an inn and I don’t think it really begins until the inn gets some customers. Which doesn’t happen until 6% of the way into the book.
    Once those first guests to arrive though we’re off. And what a journey we’re about to embark on.
    Web serials don’t always make the best books, because the format doesn’t always work well if you cut it into chunks. That’s not a problem this book has though. It’s a fantastic book on it’s own, though at over a thousand pages it is pretty long. And those pages are not wasted. This book contains so much. It’s got humour, action, excitement, politics and horror, all expertly written. It’s doing a lot of setting things up for the rest of the series going forward but it contains a perfect arc, all of the different elements introduced coming together in an explosive finale. And it’s got a great hook to get you interested in the next book as well.
    What I personally found really interesting though was some of the changes that were made later on. This is just the first book in a long series and, while a lot of things were set up, you can see other parts where ideas are introduced that are later changed or discarded. A lot of the characters are introduced here that will have changed quite a bit after a few books. And not in a ‘the character evolved’ way, just that their backstories have been subtly tweaked and changed. It’s also fascinating to see subtle hints even this early on to what they will eventually become.
    And speaking of the characters, that’s what really drives this series. Oh, the world is interesting and intricate and the LitRPG setting is nice in it’s minimalism but the characters are what’s going to keep drawing you back. There’s Erin, the accidental Innkeeper, who went to the bathroom and ended up in another world. Pisces, the outcast Necromancer, who is a character that has layers. Ryoka, who likes running more than she likes people. These are deep characters who will surprise you as the story goes along, even if just because you’ve forgotten who they really are deep down.
    And this book is a fantastic introduction to all of it. It shows you a world of wonders and horrors, of friendship and enemies. It introduces great characters and makes you weep at their deaths. It all begins here, in this amazing book and then it invites you to read the next one, where things get even better.
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  • Theriam Norec
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best Fantasy sagas I've ever read
    Reviewed in Spain on September 4, 2018
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    And I've read a lot. My girlfriend and I call these books the "cursed books" because we cannot stop reading. The world Pirateaba has built is amazing, rich and complex. And finally a book with female lead characters that are not in a love triangle or loosing their minds for the pretty/bad boy on duty. It reminds me of Song of Ice and Fire not in the plot but in the many rich characters that you end up loving and caring for. It's not finished so let's see how it ends, but I'm finishing the Volume 4 (BIG volumes) and I still haven't found a "slower" one.
    And this is all the spare time I give myself to write. Sorry, I have to finish the Volume 4.
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  • Selrahc
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just read it! No regrets!
    Reviewed in France on August 3, 2019
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    I im usually not a fan of the slice of life genre, But this book, this masterpiece, is just beautifully incredible. The story flow so easily that reading it feel as natural as drinking water, a fact even more remarquable given the length of each chapter (but still never enough <3).

    This natural feelings is also present within the world, it's characters, all more colorful than the other and yet so real. You feel the emotions so clearly that you may believe your are participating in it.

    Easly my favorite book.
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