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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 4,490 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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    August 2, 2018
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07G4MX1Z4
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • 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's storytelling engaging with many story arcs, and appreciate its well-developed characters with emotional depth. Moreover, the writing quality improves over time, and the world-building creates an immersive experience. However, the pacing receives mixed reactions - while some find it a wonderful change of pace, others say it takes time to get into and can be exhausting. Additionally, the emotional content draws mixed responses, with customers noting it's surprisingly emotional at times, though some find the plot lines unfulfilling.

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241 customers mention "Story quality"235 positive6 negative

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

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

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

"...Everyone is complex, and flawed, and internally motivated not by plat but by their own identity and story...." Read more

227 customers mention "Readability"227 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be an amazing and enjoyable read, exceeding 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

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

"I found this series by accident. Audible had tjis book free and it looked interesting so I bought the ebook as well..." 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

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.

"...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 characters were painfully human, and the emotions throughout the events of the book struck like well-placed blows...." Read more

"...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

"...This felt perfectly fine, a believable character. After the reveal I really can't help but think of her as some kind of wonderchild...." Read more

62 customers mention "World building"62 positive0 negative

Customers praise the world-building in the book, describing it as immersive and a slice of life, with one customer noting how it pulls readers completely into the story.

"...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

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

"...This series has reached down into my soul and helped me. It has restored my faith that there are still incredible authors and books out there, and..." Read more

48 customers mention "Pacing"19 positive29 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with several finding it among the worst they've read.

"...The one criticism I have is that the series is sometimes too much of a good thing...." Read more

"...It’s a gripping series (you can tell as I’m up to book 6 lol), but it really could use some editing...." Read more

"...0 - Zero stars. Utter rubbish, complete garbage." Read more

"...The MCs are just to irrational, stupid and aggressive that I cant take it any longer...." 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 and note that the plot lines go nowhere.

"...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

"...backs or moments as the underdog... but this story delivers a whole range of human emotion, on a rollercoaster with a loooong rise up to the stop of..." Read more

"...I'd honestly considered 3 stars, but this felt unfair to the main story. I had to take at least one off due to the side character, however - Ryoka...." Read more

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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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  • D.C. Binion
    5.0 out of 5 stars DARE I SAY THE PERFECT ISEKAI & LITRPG STORY?
    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2025
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    So, okay. What the heck?

    As an avid fan of LitRPG, obviously I’ve heard of The Wandering Inn. I mean, the longest series ever written? That’s a pretty incredible title to hold. But somehow, I’ve managed to never actually take a crack at reading it myself - until now.

    I’ve heard a lot of people talk about the unedited version that I’m sure was the first iteration readers got their hands on, but this? Whatever edition this is, it was INCREDIBLY well polished and smartly written. The characters were painfully human, and the emotions throughout the events of the book struck like well-placed blows.

    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 the pulse spread throughout. I loved every character, and tore through this book in a matter of a few days, though I do think that freaking ‘ants’ carried a massive emotional load for book one.

    Then that last, I think, 12% hit? And OH MY GOD. The losses, the trauma, the horror?! What?! I think that… one specific creature… will be in my nightmares for weeks. The devastation left in its wake was terrible. Then the sudden reveal at the end with that-one-individual showing up?!

    I want to squeal in spoiler-talk, but I’ll refrain. What I will say is that this just become my favorite LitRPG and Isekai story, bringing the best of both worlds together for a phenomenal epic.

    Wow. Really, wow.
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  • Kminyat
    4.0 out of 5 stars I'm so hooked on this series. A great epic fantasy
    Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2025
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    I found this series by accident. Audible had tjis book free and it looked interesting so I bought the ebook as well (I like to read and listen to books at the same time) I didn't think I'd get this invested but I did. The battle at the ruins had me fussing out loud.
    Will Erin and Ryoka ever meet. What's the real deal with Pisces?? So many questions. Mainly will the earth humans ever get back home???
    I am excited to get through the other volumes.
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  • Rob R
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best series I've ever read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2025
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    As I'm writing this, I've just finished book 13 in the series and I've purchased book 14, so clearly this series has hooked me. 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. It is one of the best series I've ever read, and that's with me approaching 50 years of reading fantasy fiction on my own. We get to watch how Erin 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. There are parts that make me smile, and others that bring tears. The one criticism I have is that the series is sometimes too much of a good thing. As you progress through the series, some plot threads are left unaddressed while entirely new elements are introduced. I just hope the author's passion for continuing the series lasts long enough for them to bring everything together in the conclusion they envision, because I can see this easily going 20-30 books or more. But as long as the author keeps writing them, I'll keep buying them.
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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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