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alizy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
katricia's review against another edition
5.0
Look I'm not /saying/ that I like this series so much that I literally fell asleep listening to this book. (I know, that's normally not a compliment, but trust me. This time it is.)
I am going to say, however, that when I noticed the audiobook was out after definitely-not-obsessively periodically checking audible every time I finished a book I was reading (and sometimes just because), it took less than twenty-four hours to listen to the entire thing...
Really enjoy how John's character has developed throughout this series, and the truly global perspective this book manages to accomplish. Skipping over the entire time he was gone was an unexpected move, but I think it worked out well here.
John's conversation with Katherine at the end was moderately ominous, but in a way that makes me want to go start on the next book immediately because I don't want to wait until book #7 gets recorded.
Also: can I just state for the record how much I adore the fact that John's bisexuality is fully embraced throughout the series? If gay/lesbian protagonists are rare in non-romance novels, bisexuality's more, "Bi what now?" Because I appreciate that. So much.
I am going to say, however, that when I noticed the audiobook was out after definitely-not-obsessively periodically checking audible every time I finished a book I was reading (and sometimes just because), it took less than twenty-four hours to listen to the entire thing...
Really enjoy how John's character has developed throughout this series, and the truly global perspective this book manages to accomplish. Skipping over the entire time he was gone was an unexpected move, but I think it worked out well here.
John's conversation with Katherine at the end was moderately ominous, but in a way that makes me want to go start on the next book immediately because I don't want to wait until book #7 gets recorded.
Also: can I just state for the record how much I adore the fact that John's bisexuality is fully embraced throughout the series? If gay/lesbian protagonists are rare in non-romance novels, bisexuality's more, "Bi what now?" Because I appreciate that. So much.
thinde's review against another edition
4.0
Top-notch. When the scale of stories expands, in this case globally, authors often struggle to keep the story focused enough to remain engaging. That's not a problem here.
klieber's review against another edition
2.0
I enjoyed the previous books in the series. Not amazing, but good, solid LitRPG books.
This one, however, fell a bit flat. Less hacking and slashing with far, FAR more (attempts at) political intrigue. But the political intrigue wasn’t all that interesting or well-written.
Additionally, the 4 year time lapse was a bit jarring and never really fully overcome in my opinion.
I’ll be leaving the series here, unfortunately. Too many other great choices out there for me to soldier on.
This one, however, fell a bit flat. Less hacking and slashing with far, FAR more (attempts at) political intrigue. But the political intrigue wasn’t all that interesting or well-written.
Additionally, the 4 year time lapse was a bit jarring and never really fully overcome in my opinion.
I’ll be leaving the series here, unfortunately. Too many other great choices out there for me to soldier on.
maddatyowall's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
sirwilhelm's review against another edition
4.0
I really like what Tao Wong did with this book.
I was pretty upset initially that his time off world was skipped but as I kept reading I realized what happened there and I honestly would not be thrilled with an entire book that was fighting and basically a “training montage”. I do wish he went further into what he learned on that planet but hopefully that is explored more in the books to come.
This book was a lot of politics and it was well written, I didn’t find myself bored or skipping over those scenes. The end was great and was not something I saw coming which is always pleasant. I did get emotional as well which is a plus.
I was a little upset with some of the minor changes that happened with earth but I will probably get over those eventually, maybe.
Jumping right into the next book!
I was pretty upset initially that his time off world was skipped but as I kept reading I realized what happened there and I honestly would not be thrilled with an entire book that was fighting and basically a “training montage”. I do wish he went further into what he learned on that planet but hopefully that is explored more in the books to come.
This book was a lot of politics and it was well written, I didn’t find myself bored or skipping over those scenes. The end was great and was not something I saw coming which is always pleasant. I did get emotional as well which is a plus.
I was a little upset with some of the minor changes that happened with earth but I will probably get over those eventually, maybe.
Jumping right into the next book!
vailynst's review against another edition
4.0
Mini-Review:
LitRPG - 4.5 Stars
Well crap. I caught up with the series and I'm not sure when the next book will be out.
I love the way John learns and adapts to the System. I may be in the minority but I'm super happy with the fact that John was thrown into a wacko world to train and grow for four years. The series really needed a time jump for things to be established and move the plot forward. It wouldn't have been possible without selective jumps in time.
Highlights:
- Welcome home battle.
- Duel with Ayuri
- Duel with WereHippo
- Happy that Lana moved on.
- Laughed when John hooks up with Roxley.
- Setup for the Vote
- Climax: 2 Thumbs Up
I especially like how the author tries to impart the changes in day to day society and the overall emotional & psychological states due to the changes.
Writing could use another search by a good editor and sloppy parts could be made stronger but the overall impact, plot and atmosphere was well established.
LitRPG - 4.5 Stars
Well crap. I caught up with the series and I'm not sure when the next book will be out.
I love the way John learns and adapts to the System. I may be in the minority but I'm super happy with the fact that John was thrown into a wacko world to train and grow for four years. The series really needed a time jump for things to be established and move the plot forward. It wouldn't have been possible without selective jumps in time.
Highlights:
- Welcome home battle.
- Duel with Ayuri
- Duel with WereHippo
- Happy that Lana moved on.
- Laughed when John hooks up with Roxley.
- Setup for the Vote
- Climax: 2 Thumbs Up
I especially like how the author tries to impart the changes in day to day society and the overall emotional & psychological states due to the changes.
Writing could use another search by a good editor and sloppy parts could be made stronger but the overall impact, plot and atmosphere was well established.
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