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A review by aingealwroth
Death and Axes by S.L. Rowland
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
If the book Ready Player One had access to every video game in current pop culture, it would probably read a little something like this. (And I mean that in the best way possible.) The only thing I didn't like about it was the insert about the main character's past, because while I am sure that it's for plot purposes in the rest of the trilogy, I always dislike the implication that someone who isn't a "chosen one" archetype can be a true protagonist. Everything else about this book was a fun and hopeful story about an underdog who gets an unexpected leg up.
(It's not quite isekai, due to it's VR/Ready Player One aspect, but if you enjoy isekai you will probably enjoy this.) Recommended for anyone who enjoys playing RPGs of any sort and are always frustrated with illogical or overly greedy MCs in RPGLit stories. Also accessible for YA (or mature younger readers) due to the virtual nature of the violence and good natured main cast.
(It's not quite isekai, due to it's VR/Ready Player One aspect, but if you enjoy isekai you will probably enjoy this.) Recommended for anyone who enjoys playing RPGs of any sort and are always frustrated with illogical or overly greedy MCs in RPGLit stories. Also accessible for YA (or mature younger readers) due to the virtual nature of the violence and good natured main cast.