If you're looking for another well-written story with very likable characters who grow in power, I highly recommend checking out Will Wight's Cradle series. It's worth noting that the Cradle series is not LitRPG, It's actually considered to be part of the similarly popular progression fantasy genre. The Cradle Book Series in Order View 12 ImagesAt it's heart, the Cradle series is the ultimate underdog story. It's essentially an anime series in book form and you get epic training arcs, intense action, and massive leaps in power as the series goes on. Cradle Series Reading Order at a Glance Unsouled Soulsmith Blackflame Skysworn Ghostwater Underlord Uncrowned Wintersteel Bloodline Reaper Dreadgod WayboundJacob Kienlen is a Senior Audience Development Strategist and Writer for IGN.