DragoneChilde

This is a litrpg w/no stakes

Reviewed: 06-12-24

I don't mean to be dismissive of anyone's writing skill/style but I found this book...I don't want to say boring because whoever did Sharkgirl was seriously on point! Absolutely loved her, and the voice actor totally brought her to vivid life.

Perhaps I've gotten too used to litrpg where there's some form of danger or consequences, but this book really had very little danger or implied consequences and to be honest...I kinda missed it. I'm only halfway through the book and it's only livened up when Rishi (Sharkgirl) gets airtime.

I've come to find that some books are better read rather than listen too as something gets lost between the two different mediums. Just like some books come to life via audible rather than via the black and white pages of a book.

I'm not going to say this was a horrible book because it's not. It's exactly what it says on the cover, a cozy isekai book.

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Harem, proceed at your own risk

Reviewed: 05-06-24

For those who do not enjoy harems, this book is chock full of definite harem accents.

I'm not going to knock this book just because the MC is a misogynist jerk, because the world building it novel and the plot is awesome.

But be warned that the MC is not a hero (which is perfectly fine) and makes no bones about the fact that he's not a hero. What he is, is a man trying to survive after waking in the midst of a zombie apocalypse.

Concept - 5 - Great
world – 4
Story- 4
Character – 1 unrepentant misogynist
Character progr. - 2 perhaps he will become better? I don't know and will not be interested in finding out
Dialogue – great dialogue
writing – awesome
conflict– will he survive or will he fail to secure his little world.

Overall rating = 4
Comment: Read at your own risk, rated for misogyny and harem

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Good book.

Reviewed: 05-03-24

The sound effects. would have been better just to leave them off. But overall, story was good and the plot was tight.

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Warning: HAREMLIT

Reviewed: 01-29-24

Because this wasn't clear in the blurb, I just wanted to make sure others don't miss the fact that this is HAREMLIT.

While the male narrator was okay, the female narrator provided little inflection in her speaking.

The overall story was good, enjoyable but I won't purchase the 2nd book as this is haremlit.

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Good, but...

Reviewed: 01-23-24

The MC is kinda stupid. I realize in the storyline he's pretty old and don't really know about the game, but that doesn't excuse his stupidity.

People try to give him advice but he, somehow, does not listen. Even near the ending, someone tells him there will be consequences and yet, he blithely goes ahead. He's, like, the embodiment of 'eff around and find out!'.

So yea, I love base building, but I really don't know about this. I may continue to read, if only to see if the MC gets any smarter.

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Getting better...

Reviewed: 01-09-24

While Ashes tend to sink into her thoughts a bit too often, it gives her a distinct vulnerability and shows that she's still struggling.

I'm anxious to see who or why she was flung into her past.

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Good story, not so good narration

Reviewed: 11-14-23

First, I love a 'good' sentient dungeon story; however, this story is told in a voice that is. frankly, uninspiring. I was, in fact, turned off, the entire series due to the narration of the story. Additionally, I have a sneaking suspicion that even if I read the book I would have a problem with the effort by the author to be 'cute' and the stilted language.

As for the narrator, all the men and women sound much the same; the words come out as just...words with almost no inflection or very little emoting on the part of the narrator.

And everyone giggles. Grown-azz people...giggling. Not laughing, not chortling, not snickering/sniggering...but honest to god giggling.

For what it's worth, I'm sure the series is very interesting...but it's not for me.

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32 hours of glorious listening!

Reviewed: 11-10-23

Almost finished and it did NOT disappoint!

The author neatly sets up mysteries and situations that get in-depth resolution, while another 'enemy' is poised at the MC's back.

Maybe I'm just not that sophisticated or clever to read into the story all these 'political' situations but I absolutely LOVED IT! The only complaint I have (or two complaints) is it's not long enough and that I may have to wait another year or two for book 3. Because we have to meet the mysterious enemy that they're fighting.

The only reason why I gave the performance 4 stars is because I really dislike the Shaggy voice that Luke Daniels employs in every narration.

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Overall...

Reviewed: 10-12-23

Unfortunately, this book was not for me. There was little action or conflict and maybe I'm just too used to action and adventure followed by a bit of slice-of-life then back to the drama and fighting for your life. This book was the opposite in that it was a WHOLE lot of slice of life with a pinch of action.

It's probably would be a good listen for anyone that just want relatively passive book to listen to but I generally prefer action and adventure.

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Felt more for the YA group

Reviewed: 06-26-23

This book would be good for the parents trying to get their children into litepg

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