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Leveling Up The World #2
Leveling Up The World 2
After defeating the village chief, Dallion finally ventures to the city of Nerosal filled with thousands of awakened, not all of them human. His new goals are the same many small-town awakened share: fit in, join a guild, make a name for himself.
He needs to adapt quickly to city life if he wants to keep up. He could focus on leveling up as quickly as possible, or making powerful friends and guild connections, or even on acquiring new gear with guardians of the world’s past.
Above all, he must avoid shining too brightly. For many strive for what he wants and there are forces all too willing to take advantage of naïve awakened to further their goals.
So many worlds to explore… So much time… Yet, never enough…
Book 2 of a unique spin on Isekai LitRPG filled with countless pocket-realms to explore. A zero-to-hero, slow-build Progression Fantasy you won't be able to put down.
He needs to adapt quickly to city life if he wants to keep up. He could focus on leveling up as quickly as possible, or making powerful friends and guild connections, or even on acquiring new gear with guardians of the world’s past.
Above all, he must avoid shining too brightly. For many strive for what he wants and there are forces all too willing to take advantage of naïve awakened to further their goals.
So many worlds to explore… So much time… Yet, never enough…
Book 2 of a unique spin on Isekai LitRPG filled with countless pocket-realms to explore. A zero-to-hero, slow-build Progression Fantasy you won't be able to put down.
562 pages, Paperback
First published October 27, 2023
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February 10, 2024
Very much enjoyed the first half of this book, but the ending was slower. I actually find myself missing the charts typically found on this genre, and several times, I believe that the author lost track of where the MC had gained increases.
September 4, 2024
Still annoying... the use of the established mechanics is really inefficient. Learning something results in basically ignoring that lesson and continuing to do the same thing...
March 31, 2023
We're now in book two and Dallion (the MC) is just as much of an idiot as he was in book one. It's mentioned that he's "obstinate" in the book, but I think it goes beyond that.
The book starts with Dallion arriving at the city of Nelosar, a medium-sized city on the continent. He finds a place to stay and begins meeting other people, including a fury and eventually a gorgon. He joins the same guild that the fury is in and has to go through a selection test before becoming a full member.
All of this is fairly standard and can be found in many fantasy novels. Now let's talk about the problems.
The editing is bad. There are missing words, wrong words, misspelled words, and so on. It's very distracting and a constant annoyance. As for Dallion being an idiot, I think some of it is understandable. He's from Earth and doesn't know the history or anything else about the world he's arrived on. And despite his time in the village, he's mostly clueless about things that would be obvious to his fellow guildies.
Despite the poor editing and poor decision making on Dallion's part, I still enjoyed the book. I'm not sure it's fair to ding the author for poor editing when that's the responsibility of the publisher.
The stats are there but they're not emphasized like they would be in other books. At times I had no idea what level Dallion was at, which shouldn't happen in a LitRPG book.
Either way, I had a good time reading the book warts and all. 5/5*
The book starts with Dallion arriving at the city of Nelosar, a medium-sized city on the continent. He finds a place to stay and begins meeting other people, including a fury and eventually a gorgon. He joins the same guild that the fury is in and has to go through a selection test before becoming a full member.
All of this is fairly standard and can be found in many fantasy novels. Now let's talk about the problems.
The editing is bad. There are missing words, wrong words, misspelled words, and so on. It's very distracting and a constant annoyance. As for Dallion being an idiot, I think some of it is understandable. He's from Earth and doesn't know the history or anything else about the world he's arrived on. And despite his time in the village, he's mostly clueless about things that would be obvious to his fellow guildies.
Despite the poor editing and poor decision making on Dallion's part, I still enjoyed the book. I'm not sure it's fair to ding the author for poor editing when that's the responsibility of the publisher.
The stats are there but they're not emphasized like they would be in other books. At times I had no idea what level Dallion was at, which shouldn't happen in a LitRPG book.
Either way, I had a good time reading the book warts and all. 5/5*
March 15, 2023
I didn’t want to wait for book 2 to release. So after paying for the preorder I decided to read it on Royal Road.
I like parts of the story. I found the author has good ideas, it doesn’t see them through. Like the MC’s home when he does a personal awakening. It talks about how he can develop it further, but he never does so. There are so many awesome and interesting ways the author could have explored this.
Another example is a person’s skills like guard. If you develop the skill enough and have enough successful completions of combos you can exit an item awakening with no consequences! Well what about other skills? What cool things do they let you do or unlock if done correctly? Nada. Not explored.
I was enjoying it but eventually decided to table the story for now and come back to it later. While I really enjoy the story and the direction the hauthor is taking it. I am bugged with how many cool story opportunities are lost due to how shallowly ideas are executed.
I like parts of the story. I found the author has good ideas, it doesn’t see them through. Like the MC’s home when he does a personal awakening. It talks about how he can develop it further, but he never does so. There are so many awesome and interesting ways the author could have explored this.
Another example is a person’s skills like guard. If you develop the skill enough and have enough successful completions of combos you can exit an item awakening with no consequences! Well what about other skills? What cool things do they let you do or unlock if done correctly? Nada. Not explored.
I was enjoying it but eventually decided to table the story for now and come back to it later. While I really enjoy the story and the direction the hauthor is taking it. I am bugged with how many cool story opportunities are lost due to how shallowly ideas are executed.
March 30, 2023
it’s not unreadable
But there are some basic errors that keep bouncing me out.
Helium. Doesn’t. Burn. Or at least not in a way humans can observe. I think the author was referring to hydrogen, but that is a significant spelling difference.
This direly needs editing. Proofreading, at the very least. Too many obvious errors.
The MC makes poor decisions in spite of advice. That quickly grows frustrating. When delving with a team (and struggling with level 3), he decides to continue alone when the others turn back…*EVEN WHEN THE GUILD ADVISOR TOLD HIM IT WAS A BAD IDEA*. I know it was a necessary plot point and a fundamental part of his character, but…so stupid.
I am moving on to read something else. I am too distractible when reading this, telling me it’s just not that good.
But there are some basic errors that keep bouncing me out.
Helium. Doesn’t. Burn. Or at least not in a way humans can observe. I think the author was referring to hydrogen, but that is a significant spelling difference.
This direly needs editing. Proofreading, at the very least. Too many obvious errors.
The MC makes poor decisions in spite of advice. That quickly grows frustrating. When delving with a team (and struggling with level 3), he decides to continue alone when the others turn back…*EVEN WHEN THE GUILD ADVISOR TOLD HIM IT WAS A BAD IDEA*. I know it was a necessary plot point and a fundamental part of his character, but…so stupid.
I am moving on to read something else. I am too distractible when reading this, telling me it’s just not that good.
June 4, 2023
good story bad editing
I’ve read a bunch of bad translations that had didn’t have as many issues as this book. The story it self is good, even bordering great, the rules of the world are confusing at points but I think it’s because of the editing. Half the time I think the author just can’t compete a coherent thought the other half of the time it’s just completely the wrong words.
Giving 5 stars because I did really enjoy the story but it’s been awhile since such bad editing broke me out of the story so often.
I’ve read a bunch of bad translations that had didn’t have as many issues as this book. The story it self is good, even bordering great, the rules of the world are confusing at points but I think it’s because of the editing. Half the time I think the author just can’t compete a coherent thought the other half of the time it’s just completely the wrong words.
Giving 5 stars because I did really enjoy the story but it’s been awhile since such bad editing broke me out of the story so often.
April 3, 2023
The first book was good and I liked the idea and the world was interesting. When the 2nd book came out I picked it up and really enjoyed it. It adds new elements and characters for our main character to explore. This book was better than the first and I'm planning on picking book 3 now.
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The new addition of music and his skill set is fun. and adds a lot of new challenges. It feels like they incorporated Guitar Hero into the story.
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The new addition of music and his skill set is fun. and adds a lot of new challenges. It feels like they incorporated Guitar Hero into the story.
June 8, 2023
Help me read more books
Very nice second book in the series. More world development, more items being leveled up, and we find out more about the world in general, as well as being introduced to some new characters. I like this unique method of upgrading items, it adds some interesting twists to the world as a whole. I'm hooked, and can't wait to read more in the series.
Very nice second book in the series. More world development, more items being leveled up, and we find out more about the world in general, as well as being introduced to some new characters. I like this unique method of upgrading items, it adds some interesting twists to the world as a whole. I'm hooked, and can't wait to read more in the series.
January 6, 2024
The second book in the series unfortunately maintains the pacing issue seen in the first installment. Additionally, the main character's progression lacks justification; achieving in one month what others took years without a clear reason for the rapid advancement.
In comparison to the first book, this one falls short, making it fall into the realm of mediocrity.
In comparison to the first book, this one falls short, making it fall into the realm of mediocrity.
January 10, 2024
improving the world to get more powerful
I love the conceit of this novel. The more powerful one is, the more one has improved the world. Sure, its improvement of what man has made and nature can get ignored so far, but the positive reinforcement,ent theme is cool.
The characters remain engaging and you should be reading the first book ASAP.
I love the conceit of this novel. The more powerful one is, the more one has improved the world. Sure, its improvement of what man has made and nature can get ignored so far, but the positive reinforcement,ent theme is cool.
The characters remain engaging and you should be reading the first book ASAP.
August 31, 2024
This world has so much going on and it's been an educational experience for both the reader and MC, Dallion. The friends he's met, the mentors who've chosen him and the guardians he faces have been exciting to read. I really like Eury and Jiroh too. Great supporting characters and friends. I look forward to knowing them more!
May 18, 2023
levelling up the world, book 2
As with most LitRPG ADVENTURE books this follows the same pattern. It does have some twists to plot. The character started out strong in the first book. The character got repetitive in the storyline. Will not read the next book.
As with most LitRPG ADVENTURE books this follows the same pattern. It does have some twists to plot. The character started out strong in the first book. The character got repetitive in the storyline. Will not read the next book.
February 1, 2024
Deeper down the rabbit hole
This series is complex and builds very quickly. Just when you think you know what's going on, there's a new twist with new plotlines and ideas. Definitely worth the read.
This series is complex and builds very quickly. Just when you think you know what's going on, there's a new twist with new plotlines and ideas. Definitely worth the read.
August 31, 2024
Too Much Hindsight
Too much contemplating. I would just skip through huge chunks of it to get to the meat of the book. I don't like to be bored.
Also, either the book wasn't translated properly, or someone should have done a better job of proofreading.
Too much contemplating. I would just skip through huge chunks of it to get to the meat of the book. I don't like to be bored.
Also, either the book wasn't translated properly, or someone should have done a better job of proofreading.
April 9, 2023
Very good read
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who like LitRPG and progression type of books with lots of action.
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who like LitRPG and progression type of books with lots of action.
April 10, 2023
a lot of fun
This series continues to be interesting. The leveling system is interesting, the social aspects too. I am looking forward to the next book.
This series continues to be interesting. The leveling system is interesting, the social aspects too. I am looking forward to the next book.
November 1, 2023
I loved it, a worthy successor to book 1. Great fun.
April 19, 2023
Declining quality
Editing on this book is passable, and then you get to 30% in and it dives to poor, then at 50% becomes near unreadable and continues its decline. For the sake of all that’s holy spend some money and pay for a flipping editor! There’s a bunch of lines that are complete nonsense and errors that make the book very hard to read. It’s a decent story once again ruined by the author rushing it to print without due diligence.
Editing on this book is passable, and then you get to 30% in and it dives to poor, then at 50% becomes near unreadable and continues its decline. For the sake of all that’s holy spend some money and pay for a flipping editor! There’s a bunch of lines that are complete nonsense and errors that make the book very hard to read. It’s a decent story once again ruined by the author rushing it to print without due diligence.
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