AJAX'S ASCENSION: THE DIVINE WITNESS

The Divine Witness by Keleros
Book 1 in the Ajax's Ascension series
Narrated by Boise Blue and Ally Frey
Genre: LitRPG portal progression fantasy
Format: ebook & audiobook

About The Divine Witness:

Reborn on Gryndor with the mythical trait [Divine Witness], Ajax swears to live a life of no regrets. This time, he will seize every opportunity, fight every monster, and plunder every treasure as he enjoys life to the fullest.

If only it were that easy. Humans are considered one of the weakest sentient races, confined to their patch of land but that hasn't changed their nature as they fight amongst themselves forced to split their sources of power instead of unite for the greater whole. In order to see the entire vast richness of the world, Ajax must battle for his life and respect, gaining levels and forcing the other races to acknowledge his and humanities worth.

Ajax’s Ascension to the top won’t be quick or easy.

Source: Info in the "About The Divine Witness" was taken from amazon on 10/07/2025.

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My Thoughts:

I tend to stear clear of LitRPGs. I actually looked for LitRPG indications at amazon before I bought this one. Seeing none, this book got bought. Then just to realise that it IS LitRPG! **face palm** Complete with dungeons and personal stats. I am not a gamer, so there are nuances of the gamer culture that might have passed over my head.

First chunk of a bigger book.

I have resigned myself to this kind of serieses. Where it is actually just one big book. But you buy chunks of a bigger, sold as full books. Therefore, it can get pretty expensive. Buying the entire book in pieces.

There are two narrators. A male and a female. I don't know which is which though. The male narrator is the main one. Which is understandable since our protagonist is male. But the male narrator reads with a little singsong that I am not fond of. The female narrator reads the lines of female characters' POV and there aren't that many. Still it is nice to hear a female voice for female characters!

Quantitative Evaluation:

Story telling quality = 4.5
Character development = 4
Story itself = 4
Writing Style = 4
Ending = 3.5
World building = 4.5
Cover art = 4.5
Pace = (16 hours and 3 minutes listening time)
Plot = 3
Narration = 4

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 cherries

Books In The Ajax's Ascension Series:

 

Meet The Author

Keleros:

Author of the Ajax's Ascension series.

In the sprawling realm of LitRPG and GameLit fiction, where dungeon dives and stat sheets often overshadow soul, Keleros has carved out a space defined not by spectacle, but by substance. Known for the Ajax’s Ascension series, Keleros draws readers in with a story that unfolds less like a power fantasy and more like a reckoning — a gritty, immersive journey where growth is earned, pain has purpose, and the stakes feel startlingly human.

It all begins with The Divine Witness, a novel that throws its protagonist, Ajax, into the hostile world of Gryndor — not as a chosen one with infinite power, but as a human among stronger, faster races, armed with a rare trait and an unrelenting will to rise. Each step Ajax takes through dungeons, noble courts, and his own shifting morality is steeped in the kind of tension and introspection that fans of slower-burn progression crave. The sequel, The Capital, pushes the narrative deeper, intertwining political maneuvering with personal growth in a way that elevates the stakes without losing the soul of the story.

Keleros’s writing is meticulous without being mechanical. Readers have praised the author’s ability to blend complex system mechanics with emotionally resonant character arcs — a balance few in the genre manage to strike. It’s not just about XP and loot. It’s about consequences, identity, and resilience in a world that rarely offers second chances.

Despite their growing readership — 10,000+ followers and counting on Royal Road — Keleros remains something of an enigma. There’s little public backstory, no splashy origin story, just the consistent pulse of someone who writes because they have to, because this world and these characters demand it. That quiet dedication speaks volumes to fans who’ve followed the series chapter by chapter, watching Ajax claw his way upward, one hard-won level at a time.

Whether you're new to the genre or a veteran of virtual battlefields, Keleros’s work offers more than a power climb. It’s an invitation to question what strength really means — and what it costs to pursue it.
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The Narrators

Boise Blue:

Boise Blue is a popular voice actor and audiobook narrator. Best known for narrating various fantasy, litRPG, and fiction titles, frequently collaborating with publishing groups like Royal Guard Publishing.

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Ally Frey:

Ally Frey is a professional audiobook narrator who frequently collaborates with co-narrator Boise Blue on LitRPG and fantasy series. She is well-known for voicing titles like Dead Freeze by Misty Vixen and the Ajax's Ascension series by Keleros.

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FTC Disclosure:
The print book/ebook and/or audiobook were purchased with private funds.
No money received for this review.