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I Ran Away to Evil #3
I Ran Away to Evil 3: A Cozy LitRPG Rom-Com
A mysterious soothsayer and a reluctant royal fend off spies, assassins, and unexpected attraction in the action-packed third book of this romantasy series.
Gerda Jones is no average bridge troll. Sure, she can create riddles like the best of them, but she has skills up her sleeve that no one would expect . . . and a backstory that no one would believe. She uses her fortune-telling talents to change the fate of everyone around her, but avoids getting too close the anyone herself. All of that changes when Gerda catches the eye of Duke Julian von Slyke at his sister’s wedding. The tall, dark, and handsome half-elf is making her let down her guard—and inviting a royal heap of trouble into her life.
Julian would do anything to escape courtly intrigue and endless parties, but he can’t miss his own sister’s nuptials. Good thing, too, because from day one of the celebration he’s called on to help deal with everything from poisoned arrows and amphibian curses, to a missing bride. And at the center of every mishap there’s an infuriatingly beguiling troll . . .
As Gerda’s hidden identity begins to unravel, her attraction to Duke Julian continues to grow. Together, saving Valaria seems easy . . . but after it’s all done, will the unlikely pair be able to leave behind their pasts and find a future together?
A whimsical and twisty take on isekai, romance, and LitRPG, I Ran Away to Evil 3 is the charming conclusion of the series that asks, “What if Bridgerton was filled with magical creatures?” and “Who is the elusive Madame Potts?”
The third volume of the hit LitRPG romantasy series—with more than a million views on Royal Road—now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook!
Gerda Jones is no average bridge troll. Sure, she can create riddles like the best of them, but she has skills up her sleeve that no one would expect . . . and a backstory that no one would believe. She uses her fortune-telling talents to change the fate of everyone around her, but avoids getting too close the anyone herself. All of that changes when Gerda catches the eye of Duke Julian von Slyke at his sister’s wedding. The tall, dark, and handsome half-elf is making her let down her guard—and inviting a royal heap of trouble into her life.
Julian would do anything to escape courtly intrigue and endless parties, but he can’t miss his own sister’s nuptials. Good thing, too, because from day one of the celebration he’s called on to help deal with everything from poisoned arrows and amphibian curses, to a missing bride. And at the center of every mishap there’s an infuriatingly beguiling troll . . .
As Gerda’s hidden identity begins to unravel, her attraction to Duke Julian continues to grow. Together, saving Valaria seems easy . . . but after it’s all done, will the unlikely pair be able to leave behind their pasts and find a future together?
A whimsical and twisty take on isekai, romance, and LitRPG, I Ran Away to Evil 3 is the charming conclusion of the series that asks, “What if Bridgerton was filled with magical creatures?” and “Who is the elusive Madame Potts?”
The third volume of the hit LitRPG romantasy series—with more than a million views on Royal Road—now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook!
409 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 19, 2025
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August 29, 2025
Wonderful that we finally find out who Madam Potts is and her motiviatons. The Madam Potts part is said in the first few chapters so no spoilers there. The book continues it's fun and sometimes ridiculous atmosphere while progressing a very well done love story. This book specifically focuses on Gerda the bridge troll as the cover shows and does end the story completely.
I am always happy when a series wraps up especially when it is done well because there are so many series that spit out infinite books to keep it going.
There were definitely some slow parts for me, about 50-60% through, but other than that the book was well done and fast paced. You won't really be sitting there saying get on with it for the entire book. The romance is the same formula as the last two but obviously the plot is very different. I very much enjoyed this series and look forward to other books by the author.
I am always happy when a series wraps up especially when it is done well because there are so many series that spit out infinite books to keep it going.
There were definitely some slow parts for me, about 50-60% through, but other than that the book was well done and fast paced. You won't really be sitting there saying get on with it for the entire book. The romance is the same formula as the last two but obviously the plot is very different. I very much enjoyed this series and look forward to other books by the author.
August 24, 2025
So good!!!!
I had been waiting for this to be released and it was so worth the wait! I loved getting to know Greda in this book outside of the brief glimpses of the previous books. You could really tell the author had planned out this storyline so well as the plot flowed seamlessly between the three books/three seasons. I also loved Greda and Julian as a couple, though this seemed more plot and action focused than previous books. Anyways - super awesome work! Definitely go read this series if you haven’t yet!!
I had been waiting for this to be released and it was so worth the wait! I loved getting to know Greda in this book outside of the brief glimpses of the previous books. You could really tell the author had planned out this storyline so well as the plot flowed seamlessly between the three books/three seasons. I also loved Greda and Julian as a couple, though this seemed more plot and action focused than previous books. Anyways - super awesome work! Definitely go read this series if you haven’t yet!!
September 5, 2025
Solid close to the Lit-RPG trilogy … left me with all sorts of feelings regarding character outcomes, decisions, and pretty much everything. But of course those were about my feelings and not judging the author - in fact me having those feelings goes back to how well the author did making me love and care about all of these characters.
One specific thing - this is a Lit-RPG so you expect the mechanics to be on full display, but for some reason I found this book to be more heavy handed than others in the series. Could be wrong, just a feeling. Didn’t stop me from enjoying them at all.
One specific thing - this is a Lit-RPG so you expect the mechanics to be on full display, but for some reason I found this book to be more heavy handed than others in the series. Could be wrong, just a feeling. Didn’t stop me from enjoying them at all.
August 29, 2025
Good wrap-up for the series.
I enjoyed Gerda and Julian’s story. I liked how everything wrapped up well, but I LOVE that we might get a continuation or spin off based on the epilogue! Can’t wait!
As always, Laura and Johnathan did a wonderful job with their audiobook performances!
I enjoyed Gerda and Julian’s story. I liked how everything wrapped up well, but I LOVE that we might get a continuation or spin off based on the epilogue! Can’t wait!
As always, Laura and Johnathan did a wonderful job with their audiobook performances!
August 31, 2025
another wonderful adventure
Another wonderful adventure with an even better ending. Hope there will be more! In the meantime these are on my reread list!
Another wonderful adventure with an even better ending. Hope there will be more! In the meantime these are on my reread list!
September 1, 2025
I think I enjoyed this book the most in the series
September 10, 2025
Enjoyable
I knew she had to be Madame Potts. But I loved how it all worked out. I wouldn't mind a book 4, but if we don't get one at least this one wrapped things up nicely.
I knew she had to be Madame Potts. But I loved how it all worked out. I wouldn't mind a book 4, but if we don't get one at least this one wrapped things up nicely.
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