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sidarous's review against another edition
3.0
Time loop LitRPG. Time loops encompass multiple years. Fun, but not top tier. Will continue reading.
gryphin's review against another edition
3.0
First book I've read with time travel loop. I enjoyed it, not sure if I will read other books of series though.
thinde's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this story, almost enough to give it five stars. The protagonist was sympathetic, the pacing was tight, and the world-building (at least by the end) was original and compelling. If book two had been available I would have happily continued without a break.
I'm a fan of time looping or reincarnation novels. This is a good example of the sub-genre. Micah, the protagonist, is facing a challenge that would be impossible to overcome with normal means. He must utilize his knowledge of the future as well as skills gained over multiple loops to make it past even the first obstacle. That's what I like... Using a hidden cheat for moral ends.
It's also refreshing to see the main character make mistakes, both large and small. So much of modern fantasy is hampered by perfect heroes that simply represent the author's wish-fulfillment. In fact, one of Micah's whole repeats is a mistake, which he can only try to out-last. For the reader, this loop served as a glimpse of the corruption beneath the surface of his society. Adding to the sense of veracity.
I can't wait to see where this leads.
I'm a fan of time looping or reincarnation novels. This is a good example of the sub-genre. Micah, the protagonist, is facing a challenge that would be impossible to overcome with normal means. He must utilize his knowledge of the future as well as skills gained over multiple loops to make it past even the first obstacle. That's what I like... Using a hidden cheat for moral ends.
It's also refreshing to see the main character make mistakes, both large and small. So much of modern fantasy is hampered by perfect heroes that simply represent the author's wish-fulfillment. In fact, one of Micah's whole repeats is a mistake, which he can only try to out-last. For the reader, this loop served as a glimpse of the corruption beneath the surface of his society. Adding to the sense of veracity.
I can't wait to see where this leads.
brennok's review against another edition
4.0
Not a bad start to a new series
A bit slow at first, but the book has some interesting mechanics. Curious to see what happens next time for the MC.
A bit slow at first, but the book has some interesting mechanics. Curious to see what happens next time for the MC.
kyleh's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
artgor's review against another edition
4.0
A good progression book. Not very sophisticated, but good.
tkrentz's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
vittorioseg's review against another edition
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
0.5
It is such a bore. The author managed to make a timeloop story be uninteresting and unimaginative, with all the panache of an accounting hearing. I am honestly impressed how Neil Hellegers (who also narrated Civceo) managed to create profoundly distinctive personality and cadence to each character, and each one somehow seem to suffer from a terminal disease of "fuck it , not my job".
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Ableism, Animal death, and Child death
It is boring. So very, very boring.