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Bait & Switch

Revisado: 07-06-24

The book started off pretty good. But then it got cartoonish. Some people may like it. I couldn't finish it. It gets weirdly YA just after the opening chapters.

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Mixed Feelings

Revisado: 06-26-24

I have mixed feelings about this one. Unless you're really into introspective systems review with some skill grinding the first 2/3 of the book will be a bit rough to get through.

The story doesn't really kick off until the last third. Which is pretty decent. But, for me, the payoff for getting through the first two thirds just wasn't enough to give more than three stars.

I understand this is the first book in a new series, and focused on explaining the the magic system. But, it would have been nice to have more character and world building as well.

The vibe of Aleron's writing has changed. With "The Land" there was a more bright, positive, fun, humorous vibe. His last two books have had a more grim dark, vibe - not my thing.

With The Land, I was excited to see what would happen next. With this one there's potential but will it go even further down the grim dark path like God's Eye, or will it be more adventurous and intriguing.

Will I read the next one? Maybe. I guess. But, I don't think I'll prioritize it.

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A lot left on the table

Revisado: 02-06-24

Decent story. Well written. It seemed a bit rushed. There was a lot of possibility left on the table, Definitely could have been more.

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Formulaic with little Story Growth

Revisado: 12-19-23

I really had high hopes for this series. But, listening to was 32 hours of tournament fighting is not my idea of a story with value. In the beginning the story growth is teased but nothing actually comes of it.

Really disappointing.

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OK story but a grind

Revisado: 12-19-23

OK story but a grind to get through.

The first two chapters were pretty good. But, it's a bit of a bait and switch. What you start out with and what you expect is an adventuring magi, experiencing and growing in different cultivation systems and on different worlds. Then the story morphs into a real grind of a tower climb story that lasts for a third or more of the book. During the tower climb and just after there's no real story plot revealed with little character development., little lore development. I wondered the entire time, when is the actual story going to start. Then the story morphs from there to be a save the world scenario.

All the while the growth of the MC is nerfed multiple times and is essentially knocked down one way or another by the author. And then, out of the blue, right at the end he's some powerful savior. His character development and the story line up to that point don't really support the change.

Beguiles credulity. If not for Nick Podehl narrating it I would not have finished.

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Enjoyable listen

Revisado: 11-28-23

This is a fun listen. Well written. Good dialog. Definitely looking forward to the next books when they come out..

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Could not finish

Revisado: 10-05-23

I couldn't finish this. It's just a weak story with weak narration.

It feels like the book is a first draft that is in desperate need of an editor to help flesh it out.

The narrator seems to overstress a lot of words and end of sentences. I've listened to other samples of the narrator and he does not do this.

The combination just makes for a weak end product. DNF

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Intriguing stories read by compelling narrators

Revisado: 10-05-23

I find myself gravitating towards specific authors and even specific narrators. So, I buying anthologies to experience different narrators and authors.

Anthologies are always hard because there will be stories I don't like and narrators whose voice just don't sound right to me.

This is the first anthology that I've listened to that I've liked most of the authors and narrators.

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Excellent Listen

Revisado: 10-05-23

Although the MC is OP and growth is lightening fast, I enjoyed the story. The LitRPG mechanics make sense.

The story line is a nice balance of mystery, adventure and fighting. The MC is likeable and worth cheering for.

Andrea Parsneau does a great job narrating.

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Kind of Cool but a bit wonky

Revisado: 10-05-23

Good writing, OK story, Wonky ending. Unnecessary apocalyptic story overhang.

Won't be continuing with the series.

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