Nicoli Gonnella
Nicoli Gonnella has published 12 books. The recommended reading order starts with Dissonance (2022).
Nicoli Gonnella is an author of LitRPG novels, known for his Unbound series. He has been writing since childhood, but now dedicates himself to writing full-time. Gonnella often describes his creative process with a playful analogy to leveling up, stating that the more readers he gains, the stronger he becomes. He lives with his wife, two children, and a corgi named Cornelius. Gonnella's debut novel, Dissonance, was published in 2022 and launched the Unbound series. He also maintains a presence on Patreon and Discord, where readers can connect with him.
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Order of Unbound Books
- Tags---DescriptionFelix’s life on Earth was a series of dead-end jobs and failed relationships. By his own admission, he was a coward, afraid to move forward. Faced with a deadly encounter, he chose to risk his life rather than walk away. Moments before his death, he was pulled from Earth and thrust into a magical world known as The Continent. Empowered by the ‘System,’ he can strengthen himself through combat and dedication. To survive, Felix must push himself beyond his limits, or fall to the monsters surrounding him. Death is the start of a terrible fate, but if he lives, no one knows what he will become.Publication dateMay 4, 2022Amazon rating4.7/5Print length778LanguageEnglishPublisherMountaindale Press
- Tags---DescriptionThe Guild Tower has fallen. Haarwatch is a city torn by factions, its streets overrun by monsters, and its people in despair. Felix Nevarre, slayer of the Ravager King, will not surrender. His power has grown, and he is ready to unleash it. As the Inquisition tightens its grip and monsters swarm, Felix rallies a new faction. These are the weak, the faithless, those seeking not domination but survival. Beneath Felix's banner, a dangerous idea ignites the mind and trembles the body, a blue flame burning away fear, leaving behind hope—and Fury.Publication dateSeptember 28, 2022Amazon rating4.7/5Print length764LanguageEnglishPublisherMountaindale Press
- Tags---DescriptionFelix has returned to the Continent after surviving the tribulations of the Void, finding a fragile peace in the city of Haarwatch. But civilization brings its own dangers. The Inquisition has arrived to stamp out sorcery, and Felix carries the Primordial Maw within his soul. He must find his friends and a way to remove a piece of his own essence before everything is lost. Meanwhile, sinister plots unfold in the city's heart, promising bloody consequences for those who draw the Inquisition's attention.Publication dateJuly 27, 2022Amazon rating4.6/5Print length1035LanguageEnglishPublisherMountaindale Press
- Tags---DescriptionFelix risked everything to stop the Unending Maw. Instead of death, he and his Companion Pit were transported to the deadly Void, a place far worse than the Foglands. The Maw is there with them, bonded to Felix, a connection all of them hate. The three must navigate the desolate expanse of the dark Void, contending with voidbeasts, marauders, and the creeping influence of the Maw itself. It will take everything Felix has—and more—merely to survive, let alone escape. All choices have consequences.Publication dateJune 22, 2022Amazon rating4.5/5Print length444LanguageEnglishPublisherMountaindale Press
- Tags---DescriptionThe war for Haarwatch is won, but Felix's people face a new threat. The Archon's prison has been breached, and ancient seals broken. Now, Felix and his allies must divide their forces. The Archon threatens everything, yet the Inquisition refuses to acknowledge their past failures. Felix must return to the Foglands and the Waterfall Temple, or risk the Archon claiming the power behind the Door of the Lidless Eye. As battle looms and peace trembles, fate once again balances upon the scales of the Fiend.Publication dateNovember 30, 2022Amazon rating4.8/5Print length754LanguageEnglishPublisherMountaindale Press
- Tags---DescriptionA desert reborn. An unwanted crown. Ancient terror surfacing. Felix freed Ahkestria, unleashing an ocean upon its sands. Now he wields new political power, facing meddlesome nobility and a Primordial's Boon that reshaped him. But he's not alone. His friends grapple with sudden, intense gains. Meanwhile, creatures from the deep, driven by the malevolent Fathom, assault the city. Danger rises as the depths make their move. Felix must confront the consequences of his actions. Doing nothing would cost more.Publication dateMay 3, 2023Amazon rating4.8/5Print length774LanguageEnglishPublisherMountaindale Press
- Tags---DescriptionThe Archon is laid low, and power has been claimed by the worthy. A new Lord rises in Felix, who has established a Stronghold within the Foglands, now called the Territory of Nagast. He has earned the moniker Autarch, a title he claims as he secures his new base of operations. Defenses are managed, the benefits of success are shared, and his followers are granted permission to explore their new land. Finally, things are looking up. But dreams of fire and sand, wind and undeath trouble Felix's sleep. Crimson armor and golden blades march across scorched deserts half a continent away. Amidst it all, an insistent message arrives: a familiar face—another Unbound—is fighting for his very life. If this Unbound is to survive, he needs Felix’s help. Can the new Autarch abandon his hard-won territory to answer a desperate plea?Publication dateFebruary 15, 2023Amazon rating4.8/5Print length1128LanguageEnglishPublisherMountaindale Press
- Tags---DescriptionA curse of flame. An oath of ice. A will to challenge fate. Three months have passed since the battle against the High Guard, and Felix is poised on the brink of ascension, his Stronghold a burgeoning city. Yet, he cares for none of it. His Companion Pit remains cursed, wings lost and wounds unable to heal, consuming all of Felix's attention. Only the threat of the Corrupted Unbound—Imara—can force him away. The huntress has a singular prey: the Unbound known only as the Ashen Gnome, whom she intends to deliver to the Hierophant. Should the Gnome fall into her clutches, everything Felix has built would be destroyed, and he won't let that happen.Publication dateSeptember 27, 2023Amazon rating4.8/5Print length768LanguageEnglishPublisherMountaindale Press
- Tags---DescriptionVault ravaged. Titan fallen. Fugitives in flight. Felix and his friends have escaped the Undermount laden with spoils and power, but their triumph is shadowed by the pursuit of the Dwarven Hinterlords, Hierocratic soldiers, and a sinister truth haunting Felix’s mind. Imara, Chosen Vessel of the Pathless, is his sister—and he failed to save her. Encircled by two armies, uncaring mountains, and his newfound sister's oppressive power, the team is forced to face a crucible so demanding they must transcend their limitations just to survive. As for Felix, the Unbound must evolve beyond what should be possible, grasping every scrap of power he can muster. He's got a god to kill.Publication dateMarch 13, 2024Amazon rating4.8/5Print length949LanguageEnglishPublisherMountaindale Press
- Tags---DescriptionOne God Down. An Entire Pantheon To Go. Who's Next? Felix and his allies have saved Pax'Vrell and won the battle against the Pathless, but the war has only just begun. The Divine are stirring, and the Hierophant has her own deadly schemes. The fates of the Unbound rest on the choices Felix makes to protect them all. But as the gods close in, he begins to realize the terrible truth: If he fails, he risks more than their lives. He risks Ruin itself.Publication dateOctober 9, 2024Amazon rating4.8/5Print length752LanguageEnglishPublisherMountaindale Press
- Tags---DescriptionThe Hierophant has won. Four Unbound are taken. The Chthonic Star is seized. The unbreakable prison of the gods is about to be unlocked. But the Hierocracy has called for war, and the Fiend will answer. Felix, the Blue-Eyed Fiend, is more than a man. He is the Inheritor, an Emperor tempered by war. He has rescued Territories from the brink. Now, he must call upon every ally, unleash every shred of power, and face the enemy beyond mortal reach. The battle is not over. Not while the Fiend still draws breath.Publication dateJune 30, 2025Amazon rating4.7/5Print length762LanguageEnglishPublisherMountaindale Press
- Tags---DescriptionMoons fall. Chains creak. Ruin descends. Felix survived the assault on Amaranth and escaped the cataclysmic destruction of Noctis’ fallen moon. He won. But victory has left the north broken. The Hierocracy has shattered, its fragments becoming a feast for enemies eager to claim the fallen empire’s mantle. Gods stir. Monsters rage. Across the Territories, old powers and new horrors rage. Felix cannot afford to falter. He must settle his rule, sharpen his allies, and become something greater than the man who defied the impossible. Raise the banner of the Blue Eyed Fiend. Sing the Lost songs. The final battle is upon us. Ruin has come.Publication dateJune 24, 2026Amazon rating4.8/5Print length1390LanguageEnglishPublisherMountaindale Press
Frequently Asked Questions about Nicoli Gonnella
Nicoli Gonnella writes LitRPG novels, primarily within the Unbound series. The Unbound series is designed to be read in chronological order to best follow the narrative arc and character development. The books are Dissonance, Fury, Hunger, Silence, and Threshold, all published in 2022, followed by seven more installments in the series. Reading them in this sequence will provide the intended experience of the story's progression. Gonnella's work focuses on immersive worlds and character progression within this established series structure.
The best place to start with Nicoli Gonnella's books is with his debut novel, Dissonance. This book was published in 2022 and serves as the first entry in the Unbound series. By beginning with Dissonance, readers can establish a foundational understanding of the world, characters, and the overarching narrative that unfolds throughout the series. All of Gonnella's published novels to date are part of this series, making Dissonance the clear starting point for new readers.
Yes, it is recommended to read Nicoli Gonnella's books in order. His primary body of work is the Unbound series, which features a continuous storyline and character development. Reading the books out of sequence could lead to confusion regarding plot points, character arcs, and the overall progression of the narrative. The series is structured to be consumed chronologically, beginning with Dissonance, to provide the most cohesive and satisfying reading experience for the Unbound saga.
Nicoli Gonnella writes series, specifically the LitRPG Unbound series. All of his published novels are part of this continuous narrative. There are no standalone novels currently available by this author. The Unbound series is designed to be read in order, with each book building upon the events and character progression of the previous installments. This approach allows readers to fully immerse themselves in the evolving world and the unfolding story.
Nicoli Gonnella has written a total of twelve books in the Unbound series. The series began with five titles released in 2022: Dissonance, Fury, Hunger, Silence, and Threshold. Since then, seven additional books have been published, bringing the total count to twelve. All of his published works are part of this single, ongoing LitRPG series, indicating a focus on developing an extensive and interconnected narrative.
The first book Nicoli Gonnella wrote and published is Dissonance. This novel was released in 2022 and marked the beginning of his LitRPG Unbound series. Dissonance introduces the core concepts, characters, and the world that readers will encounter throughout the subsequent books in the series. It lays the groundwork for the narrative that unfolds across all twelve installments.
The most recent book by Nicoli Gonnella is the twelfth installment in the Unbound series. As of the latest information, this latest book continues the narrative established in the preceding eleven novels. While specific titles for every installment beyond the initial five released in 2022 are not always prominently listed, the series has expanded with seven more books following Threshold.
Nicoli Gonnella writes LitRPG novels. This genre blends elements of role-playing games, such as character progression, leveling systems, and in-game mechanics, with a narrative story. His books are primarily set within the Unbound series, which follows this specific genre convention. The LitRPG elements are integral to the plot, character development, and world-building within his fictional universe.
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