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Wish Upon the Stars 1
Grant wishes. Gain stats and skills. Outpace the competition.
In Unity territory, power and public perception go hand-in-hand, empowering an elite class of cultivators. For most, becoming a cultivator – a superhero or supervillain – is impossible.
On his 18th birthday, Shane receives a cryptic message from his absentee father that puts everything he’s known into question. Shane learns that he has the bloodline of the Wishmaster, the most powerful criminal in the universe... and that he has the ability to grant people’s wishes.
The more Shane experiments with his wish granting ability, the more incredible it seems. The road of cultivation is difficult, requiring time and resources. By granting wishes, Shane can gain skills, items, and stat points. His growth potential seems limitless.
The Wishmaster has many descendants, so the competition to succeed him is steep. Until Shane is strong enough, staying hidden is imperative. But Shane is determined to get strong – fast.
His plan?
Progress through the ranks of heroes while concealing the true source of his powers.
A weak to strong protagonist with limitless potential in a futuristic LitRPG setting featuring a crunchy, unique progression system. Perfect for fans of The Path of Ascension and He Who Fights with Monsters.
A top serial on Royal Road, now professionally edited and available on Amazon and Audible narrated by Neil Hellegers. Buy a copy or read free with Kindle Unlimited today!
In Unity territory, power and public perception go hand-in-hand, empowering an elite class of cultivators. For most, becoming a cultivator – a superhero or supervillain – is impossible.
On his 18th birthday, Shane receives a cryptic message from his absentee father that puts everything he’s known into question. Shane learns that he has the bloodline of the Wishmaster, the most powerful criminal in the universe... and that he has the ability to grant people’s wishes.
The more Shane experiments with his wish granting ability, the more incredible it seems. The road of cultivation is difficult, requiring time and resources. By granting wishes, Shane can gain skills, items, and stat points. His growth potential seems limitless.
The Wishmaster has many descendants, so the competition to succeed him is steep. Until Shane is strong enough, staying hidden is imperative. But Shane is determined to get strong – fast.
His plan?
Progress through the ranks of heroes while concealing the true source of his powers.
A weak to strong protagonist with limitless potential in a futuristic LitRPG setting featuring a crunchy, unique progression system. Perfect for fans of The Path of Ascension and He Who Fights with Monsters.
A top serial on Royal Road, now professionally edited and available on Amazon and Audible narrated by Neil Hellegers. Buy a copy or read free with Kindle Unlimited today!
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Published August 8, 2023
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March 15, 2024
I have the sneaking suspicion that Malcom Tent is an alter ego for some other author. The writing style seemed so familiar. It was fine for YA fantasy, but largely forgettable.
On the plus side, the protagonist is pleasant and relatable. I also liked the way powers are influenced by the public perception of the wielder. In the past, I've mostly seen this device as it applies to gods.
I was frustrated by the lack of cost to Shane's wish power.
On the plus side, the protagonist is pleasant and relatable. I also liked the way powers are influenced by the public perception of the wielder. In the past, I've mostly seen this device as it applies to gods.
I was frustrated by the lack of cost to Shane's wish power.
October 13, 2023
Meh! Meh! Meh!
Had to read it twice to see if in fact it was boring and uninteresting and in fact, it is boring, completely passable/miss-able/forgettable There is no rule of equivalent exchange, no cost or consequence to these Over-Powered people being able to "grant wishes" like if they were genies. The "cost/price" is given to the granter of the wish, not the "God or System" that grants those wishes. They are allowed to grant three wishes like any other genie story out there and no, no one was granted a million other wishes with their one wish...(if you were curious about this possible/troped loophole).
There really is no introduction, no character descriptions, no real world-building with descriptions of the geopolitical, geographical, economic, social, religious, etc. systems in place in this Sci-Fi/Fantasy other world. The story needs polishing, the characters and world building need real descriptions and then, there really has to be a main theme and secondary story arcs presented: this cryptic/non-descriptive way of starting yet another "mysterious-background-story-where-you-need-to-purchase/read-10-15-books-to-find-out-what-it-is-about-and-at-the-same-time-graduate-from-detective/psychic- school (so as to be able to deduce or read the mind of the author that left no descriptions or clues to what the point of the book is or the book series) way of writing books for me is a #TOTALFAIL
This book has no maps, no inside illustrations, no real character descriptions, no real world building. It is 42 chapters in just 310 pages which is less than 7 pages a chapter (does not develop individual parts of story in depth or adequately).
Main character, a neglected orphan, Shane, finds out both his parents are alive, but because of his neglect, has emotional vulnerabilities/traumas that follow him and the story wherever he goes. The setting is in another planet way into the future. I find it contradictory that the author wanted to write about a cultivation system (where the learning process is just downloaded into the body with wires connected to the body(like in Matrix)). Can it really be called cultivation if it has no real training, not a real process of improving/learning the abilities/skills in an organized and timely fashion? No nutritional supplements, diets or alchemy to aid in this atypical method of cultivation where the whole learning process is omitted/skipped/downloaded.
Had to read it twice to see if in fact it was boring and uninteresting and in fact, it is boring, completely passable/miss-able/forgettable There is no rule of equivalent exchange, no cost or consequence to these Over-Powered people being able to "grant wishes" like if they were genies. The "cost/price" is given to the granter of the wish, not the "God or System" that grants those wishes. They are allowed to grant three wishes like any other genie story out there and no, no one was granted a million other wishes with their one wish...(if you were curious about this possible/troped loophole).
There really is no introduction, no character descriptions, no real world-building with descriptions of the geopolitical, geographical, economic, social, religious, etc. systems in place in this Sci-Fi/Fantasy other world. The story needs polishing, the characters and world building need real descriptions and then, there really has to be a main theme and secondary story arcs presented: this cryptic/non-descriptive way of starting yet another "mysterious-background-story-where-you-need-to-purchase/read-10-15-books-to-find-out-what-it-is-about-and-at-the-same-time-graduate-from-detective/psychic- school (so as to be able to deduce or read the mind of the author that left no descriptions or clues to what the point of the book is or the book series) way of writing books for me is a #TOTALFAIL
This book has no maps, no inside illustrations, no real character descriptions, no real world building. It is 42 chapters in just 310 pages which is less than 7 pages a chapter (does not develop individual parts of story in depth or adequately).
Main character, a neglected orphan, Shane, finds out both his parents are alive, but because of his neglect, has emotional vulnerabilities/traumas that follow him and the story wherever he goes. The setting is in another planet way into the future. I find it contradictory that the author wanted to write about a cultivation system (where the learning process is just downloaded into the body with wires connected to the body(like in Matrix)). Can it really be called cultivation if it has no real training, not a real process of improving/learning the abilities/skills in an organized and timely fashion? No nutritional supplements, diets or alchemy to aid in this atypical method of cultivation where the whole learning process is omitted/skipped/downloaded.
November 7, 2023
5 stars because: I read the whole thing without getting annoyed once, iirc (and if I don’t remember, it wasn’t annoying enough to count); it’s KU so definitely enough bang for the buck; ; book 2 is already out and also KU; it was actually quite a fun and enjoyable read; and really my first point is reason enough for me to give anything 5 stars these days.
That said, if the blurb appeals to you, I highly recommend it, but if it’s not your thing, this won’t change your mind.
That said, if the blurb appeals to you, I highly recommend it, but if it’s not your thing, this won’t change your mind.
November 2, 2023
This book was alright. There was some unnecessary complexity added in for not much gain through it all, and for a LitRPG book, there wasn't enough focus on the RPG part.
I'll read the next one, but if there isn't more there, that's probably where I'll call it a day.
There's enough interesting things through the story that if you aren't looking for a LitRPG, specifically, then you could enjoy this.
I'll read the next one, but if there isn't more there, that's probably where I'll call it a day.
There's enough interesting things through the story that if you aren't looking for a LitRPG, specifically, then you could enjoy this.
August 17, 2023
KU Review
Not at all what I expected. Crazy blend of rpg, superhero and cultivation with wild definitions for all of the above. Good depth of characters and storyline.
General disclaimer: I want to be clear in that I do not factor cost into any review and as such, this is simply a reflection of my enjoyment of the book and in no way reflects cost to value analysis.
Not at all what I expected. Crazy blend of rpg, superhero and cultivation with wild definitions for all of the above. Good depth of characters and storyline.
General disclaimer: I want to be clear in that I do not factor cost into any review and as such, this is simply a reflection of my enjoyment of the book and in no way reflects cost to value analysis.
September 22, 2024
To be reviewed soon.
September 26, 2023
It's okay.
The MC has a cool power but doesn't maximize it. The cultivation system is cool and unique but the Unity doesn't feel like a galaxy spanning organization. There doesn't appear to be any structure. They induct children and then just let them do whatever with no oversight or classes to explain the basics of their society.
The characters feel very YA. The dialogue and constant "flushing and blushing" is not very polished.
It's a fun story but it's not great. Also, I've read this author's other works and he has a tendency to surround his male MCs with female characters. It may not become a sexual harem but it'll be a harem in all but name.
You should read the book but you'll be annoyed by some of the choices and the lack of using powers intelligently.
The MC has a cool power but doesn't maximize it. The cultivation system is cool and unique but the Unity doesn't feel like a galaxy spanning organization. There doesn't appear to be any structure. They induct children and then just let them do whatever with no oversight or classes to explain the basics of their society.
The characters feel very YA. The dialogue and constant "flushing and blushing" is not very polished.
It's a fun story but it's not great. Also, I've read this author's other works and he has a tendency to surround his male MCs with female characters. It may not become a sexual harem but it'll be a harem in all but name.
You should read the book but you'll be annoyed by some of the choices and the lack of using powers intelligently.
August 30, 2023
interesting system
Readable…as long as you can ignore plotholes involving superheroes/villains and ‘secret’ identities. The narrative is bit strongly manipulated to set up relationships for future teamwork, as well.
Amusing enough to read the next book.
Readable…as long as you can ignore plotholes involving superheroes/villains and ‘secret’ identities. The narrative is bit strongly manipulated to set up relationships for future teamwork, as well.
Amusing enough to read the next book.
August 28, 2023
This is a great start.
The pacing is fast, the story is simple and direct, and the characters are well thought out. The overall story has a lot of potential.
The pacing is fast, the story is simple and direct, and the characters are well thought out. The overall story has a lot of potential.
December 17, 2023
Wish upon the stars is the first book in a series, and while it's touted as a super hero story (something I didn't realize until after I'd already started reading it), it's really not all a bad story (I have avoided super hero LitRPG stories, specifically because I don't like the whole idea of the characters being overpowered for the entire story, and every one else around them being just as overpowered. I figured a story about a bunch of overpowered characters couldn't be interesting.
Well, I'm not admitting I was wrong, but in this particular for instance, (since it's the first book, and a great deal of world building had to go into the story), I can honestly say that this story didn't have a whole lot of overpowered characters running around doing overpowered things, until someone else comes along, who is even more overpowered, just to take them down a peg. (not the kind of story I'm interested in reading). I suppose if looked at from a particular point of view, that's exactly what this story was, but for the most part, this story was about a young new cultivator rapidly rising the ranks, while trying to keep himself grounded, and also trying to keep his friends safe as well. I'm not sure if I'll read more in this series or not, but for now, I call this book a win, both for me, because I just might take a look at other super hero stories in the future, and for my view on LitRPG in general, as a reminder that things aren't always going to be what you might expect.
Anyway, decent story, so go ahead and give it a shot, you might be surprised.
Well, I'm not admitting I was wrong, but in this particular for instance, (since it's the first book, and a great deal of world building had to go into the story), I can honestly say that this story didn't have a whole lot of overpowered characters running around doing overpowered things, until someone else comes along, who is even more overpowered, just to take them down a peg. (not the kind of story I'm interested in reading). I suppose if looked at from a particular point of view, that's exactly what this story was, but for the most part, this story was about a young new cultivator rapidly rising the ranks, while trying to keep himself grounded, and also trying to keep his friends safe as well. I'm not sure if I'll read more in this series or not, but for now, I call this book a win, both for me, because I just might take a look at other super hero stories in the future, and for my view on LitRPG in general, as a reminder that things aren't always going to be what you might expect.
Anyway, decent story, so go ahead and give it a shot, you might be surprised.
November 14, 2023
Rating 2.0 stars - DNF
I made it a little more than halfway through when I got really bored. The first part was interesting. I was never really sure about the world building. The system didn't make a lot of sense. Guy finds out around his 18th birthday that his family isn't who he thought they were. He has the power of an ascended that just got awakened. It is one that is controversial. It is the wishmaster class.
I made it a little more than halfway through when I got really bored. The first part was interesting. I was never really sure about the world building. The system didn't make a lot of sense. Guy finds out around his 18th birthday that his family isn't who he thought they were. He has the power of an ascended that just got awakened. It is one that is controversial. It is the wishmaster class.
November 18, 2023
There are, in my mind, three categories of LitRPG books. The first category is the largest and represents ~75% of the books out there. These are traditional stories with strength, intelligence, wisdom, etc. Some are great, others are terrible, but they all follow a fairly consistent LitRPG recipe.
The second category represents about 20% of the books. These are the ones where the author tries to chart a different course and to break the establish guardrails of LitRPG....and fails at doing so. These books are often different for no reason, and either leave the reader confused, irritated or both. These books are almost universally terrible.
And it's that last category - 5% or so of LitRPG books - where the author tries *and succeeds* to do something unique and different, where we find Wish Upon the Stars.
It has a very different leveling system, with non-traditional stats. And the author pulls it off quite nicely. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and encourage any LitRPG enthusiast to give it a go.
I get the sense this is the author's first novel and, in that regard, it shows. There are some definite rough edges in terms of plot development, plot armor and other literary mechanics, which is why I gave it four stars instead of five. That said, it's a great book that's a lot of fun and well worth the read!
The second category represents about 20% of the books. These are the ones where the author tries to chart a different course and to break the establish guardrails of LitRPG....and fails at doing so. These books are often different for no reason, and either leave the reader confused, irritated or both. These books are almost universally terrible.
And it's that last category - 5% or so of LitRPG books - where the author tries *and succeeds* to do something unique and different, where we find Wish Upon the Stars.
It has a very different leveling system, with non-traditional stats. And the author pulls it off quite nicely. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and encourage any LitRPG enthusiast to give it a go.
I get the sense this is the author's first novel and, in that regard, it shows. There are some definite rough edges in terms of plot development, plot armor and other literary mechanics, which is why I gave it four stars instead of five. That said, it's a great book that's a lot of fun and well worth the read!
January 14, 2024
First people need to understand, that this is a YA book. Very much so. The story is hard to swallow because the author just gives the MC some powers he knows nothing about and in turn is trust into the world of Supers and Villians. A world he has no freaking clue about and he admits over and over. Here is the hard-to-swallow part, The kid has not been trained for anything, he was supposed to be inducted and basically go into basic academy and learn something.. He didn't do that.
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November 13, 2023
Great idea and ok put together I'll be generous and give 3 stars when was leaning more to 2.
Reason.
#. Constant menchaning of Benny and especially giving him ability was enraging would been much better he didn't have ability. Making me very much dislike a character originally liked.
#. The system and lit elements was OK and way did to gain stats was interesting idea & seems original not sure I liked it but wasn't terrible.
#. Wish giving skill: Honestly confusing and needs more limits and thought out explained something... (hmm) for instance good if can only grant so many wishes to same person for one.
#. The leveling system not well explained at all.
#. The story had a lot of plot holes and just eye 'roll' moments also some funny moments so forth. (Lot convoluted dragged out and just confusing & heard nxt bk is even worse.)
#. So I'll end hear thanks for reading and hope helps.
P.s.
Left lot out wanted to say as didn't want go into spoiler territory, and there was moments made me just want give up got next book to read hope better & less on Benny as that driving me nuts. (Got feeling may be lot of gay relationships nxt bk sigh.)
Reason.
#. Constant menchaning of Benny and especially giving him ability was enraging would been much better he didn't have ability. Making me very much dislike a character originally liked.
#. The system and lit elements was OK and way did to gain stats was interesting idea & seems original not sure I liked it but wasn't terrible.
#. Wish giving skill: Honestly confusing and needs more limits and thought out explained something... (hmm) for instance good if can only grant so many wishes to same person for one.
#. The leveling system not well explained at all.
#. The story had a lot of plot holes and just eye 'roll' moments also some funny moments so forth. (Lot convoluted dragged out and just confusing & heard nxt bk is even worse.)
#. So I'll end hear thanks for reading and hope helps.
P.s.
Left lot out wanted to say as didn't want go into spoiler territory, and there was moments made me just want give up got next book to read hope better & less on Benny as that driving me nuts. (Got feeling may be lot of gay relationships nxt bk sigh.)
March 11, 2024
Some wishes
The way this blurb read, I was expecting this book to be a person with wish powers and them using them to become stronger and to Grant better wishes. However, most of this book seems to be about the main character getting stronger and becoming some kind of hero with his fake main power. That's not really what I wanted to read. I kept skipping ahead to the parts where he was using his wish power, because it's interesting to think about what people want to wish for and what they're willing to give up. I thought that was a really strong concept, but it just turns into every other power fantasy without any of the lit RPG elements that would make it even interesting! If they defeat someone there's not points earned. if they complete a challenge that's not points earned.. The system of gaining the stats is very vague and it's just unsatisfying.
The way this blurb read, I was expecting this book to be a person with wish powers and them using them to become stronger and to Grant better wishes. However, most of this book seems to be about the main character getting stronger and becoming some kind of hero with his fake main power. That's not really what I wanted to read. I kept skipping ahead to the parts where he was using his wish power, because it's interesting to think about what people want to wish for and what they're willing to give up. I thought that was a really strong concept, but it just turns into every other power fantasy without any of the lit RPG elements that would make it even interesting! If they defeat someone there's not points earned. if they complete a challenge that's not points earned.. The system of gaining the stats is very vague and it's just unsatisfying.
April 11, 2024
I enjoyed this quite a bit, there's just something so nice about a good, fascinating litrpg story. I found the litrpg part (game system) fairly fun compared to the more rigid other types in the genre; the creation/fantasy etc stats and how they affected the world were quite interesting.
The characters in this book were fairly good, but I can't really say more until I see them in other books (and how they develop or don't). The worldbuilding and magic systems were rather engaging, and I can't help but imagine what differences there are in the higher ranks compared to this planet/these ranks we are at right now.
This book also has quite a nice cover.
Anyway, good book, there just wasn't anything that was so outstanding for a higher rating. I'm looking forward to reading the next ones.
4*
The characters in this book were fairly good, but I can't really say more until I see them in other books (and how they develop or don't). The worldbuilding and magic systems were rather engaging, and I can't help but imagine what differences there are in the higher ranks compared to this planet/these ranks we are at right now.
This book also has quite a nice cover.
Anyway, good book, there just wasn't anything that was so outstanding for a higher rating. I'm looking forward to reading the next ones.
4*
September 15, 2025
This review is for all 8 books in this series currently in print.....
Good series, I am enjoying this one a lot. I have read all 8 in the series currently out. I think book 9 is out now, but I am not sure....
Quite well written books, good plot and char development. Slightly tweeny, but not bad. Main chars are all tweens, so it feels right to write it as kinda tweeny.
An interesting take on the progression fantasy genre, good use of the classic weak to strong main char, interesting magic system / world building. Very interesting magic / Powers system, lots of potential in the way the Magic / Powers are designed.
I like the fact this Author moved the setting to a space opera style world rather then the classic fantasy world setting. Nice change of pace without totally leaning into the space opera genre
Well done books all of them, well worth the time to read.
Good series, I am enjoying this one a lot. I have read all 8 in the series currently out. I think book 9 is out now, but I am not sure....
Quite well written books, good plot and char development. Slightly tweeny, but not bad. Main chars are all tweens, so it feels right to write it as kinda tweeny.
An interesting take on the progression fantasy genre, good use of the classic weak to strong main char, interesting magic system / world building. Very interesting magic / Powers system, lots of potential in the way the Magic / Powers are designed.
I like the fact this Author moved the setting to a space opera style world rather then the classic fantasy world setting. Nice change of pace without totally leaning into the space opera genre
Well done books all of them, well worth the time to read.
August 31, 2023
An interesting and different spin on things
While I wouldn’t call this true cultivation, it borrows from some of the tropes like ranks and power progression while using a light litrpg framework for some backbone. I wondered how a power system where the MC grants wishes could be toned down to not be ridiculously broken from the get go, and the author delivered well. I thought the limitation imposed was fairly clever really, and I enjoyed his struggles and triumphs of his power.
The MC isn’t exactly emotionless, however he does tend to react in a more muted manner than I might have expected at times. And his relationships and the setup for his backstory did frustrate me a bit.
While I wouldn’t call this true cultivation, it borrows from some of the tropes like ranks and power progression while using a light litrpg framework for some backbone. I wondered how a power system where the MC grants wishes could be toned down to not be ridiculously broken from the get go, and the author delivered well. I thought the limitation imposed was fairly clever really, and I enjoyed his struggles and triumphs of his power.
The MC isn’t exactly emotionless, however he does tend to react in a more muted manner than I might have expected at times. And his relationships and the setup for his backstory did frustrate me a bit.
June 17, 2024
DNF
Not for me. Some people will probably love this book but I just didn’t. At 70% I realized I was more excited to read other books than to finish this one and gave up on it.
I think the problem is this book didn’t know what it was. Is it a superhero book, crafting book, martial arts battle book, LitRPG “system” sub genre, or a crime mystery? It had all these things.
What interested me the most was the “wish system”. Unfortunately, after being written about for a bit at the first it is for the most part forgotten about and hardly mentioned after that. Felt like it couldn’t have been such an awesome idea if it had been explored more. Too bad.
Not for me. Some people will probably love this book but I just didn’t. At 70% I realized I was more excited to read other books than to finish this one and gave up on it.
I think the problem is this book didn’t know what it was. Is it a superhero book, crafting book, martial arts battle book, LitRPG “system” sub genre, or a crime mystery? It had all these things.
What interested me the most was the “wish system”. Unfortunately, after being written about for a bit at the first it is for the most part forgotten about and hardly mentioned after that. Felt like it couldn’t have been such an awesome idea if it had been explored more. Too bad.
December 23, 2023
This is a really good theme, but like most books in this genre the author does a really poor job writing sexual tension and about woman. Every woman the MC meets the author feels compelled to describe how hot and desirable she is on a scale. He actually compares them to other women in the book. Does it do this to the men? Of course not. I find this adds zero value to the book, and I think when authors do this they are doing a huge disservice to their art. Its better to just leave this type of stuff completely out, until you can write this better. As it stands its reads as fetish.
March 2, 2024
You gotta read this book!
Wow, it is so refreshing finding a book with such a new premise mixed with familiar comfortable tropes to create something so enjoyably unique. The story is fantastic with well written characters with a lot of depth. The MC is likeable and smart and is a pleasure to read. His interactions with the other characters are meaningful and well done. The progression is unique and you find yourself rooting for the MC to get stronger and to persevere. I can’t wait to dive into the second book.
Wow, it is so refreshing finding a book with such a new premise mixed with familiar comfortable tropes to create something so enjoyably unique. The story is fantastic with well written characters with a lot of depth. The MC is likeable and smart and is a pleasure to read. His interactions with the other characters are meaningful and well done. The progression is unique and you find yourself rooting for the MC to get stronger and to persevere. I can’t wait to dive into the second book.
September 28, 2023
Good until the murder mystery
It was a good start. But I dislike when authors turn a leveling system into a rank nothing working on a murder mystery that far surpasses in power. It is stupid and boring. Instead of running around growing stronger we gotta figure out who killed them! Meanwhile the killer could just easily end them. I stoooed watch I'll ng scooby do for a reason.
It was a good start. But I dislike when authors turn a leveling system into a rank nothing working on a murder mystery that far surpasses in power. It is stupid and boring. Instead of running around growing stronger we gotta figure out who killed them! Meanwhile the killer could just easily end them. I stoooed watch I'll ng scooby do for a reason.
October 5, 2023
great book with very minor personal issues
Loved reading it. I would highly recommend this to anyone who loves reading about a unique form of cultivation. My only issue with it is that it’s written from a perspective of a teenager, and I’ve long since outgrown the mentality of being a teenager and don’t find myself connecting much with the main character. That’s all though. Give it a try.
Loved reading it. I would highly recommend this to anyone who loves reading about a unique form of cultivation. My only issue with it is that it’s written from a perspective of a teenager, and I’ve long since outgrown the mentality of being a teenager and don’t find myself connecting much with the main character. That’s all though. Give it a try.
October 30, 2023
the kitchen sink…, but it works
Cultivation + superhero genre + crafting + cyberpunk + sci-fi + YA
This was an insane mashup of a lot of tropes and genres, and somehow it all works really well together. As far as a sci-fi YA novels go, it’s nowhere near as sophisticated and emotionally gripping as the Awaken Online series by Travis Bagwell, but this was a really fun ride. I’m totally following this series until completion.
Cultivation + superhero genre + crafting + cyberpunk + sci-fi + YA
This was an insane mashup of a lot of tropes and genres, and somehow it all works really well together. As far as a sci-fi YA novels go, it’s nowhere near as sophisticated and emotionally gripping as the Awaken Online series by Travis Bagwell, but this was a really fun ride. I’m totally following this series until completion.
November 18, 2023
Fascinating and fun
The idea of granting wishes in order to level is fascinating. The main character Shane is set up from the beginning to be an Antihero with his connections to the black market scene.
Things get more interesting when he decides to register with the heroes for training and a cover for his wish granting. He discovers that being a hero is fun and crazy when going up against opossum welding grannies.
Have fun!!
The idea of granting wishes in order to level is fascinating. The main character Shane is set up from the beginning to be an Antihero with his connections to the black market scene.
Things get more interesting when he decides to register with the heroes for training and a cover for his wish granting. He discovers that being a hero is fun and crazy when going up against opossum welding grannies.
Have fun!!
December 3, 2023
Saw a friend add this to their to be read pile, so will give it a go.
This turned out to be really good. Not really a fan of cape stories, which is basically catch and release of criminals ad nauseam. This mixed a bunch of elements and genres into an enjoyable story. I saw a little of this and that from other things I read, but it did it's own thing.
I will definitely pick up the sequel.
3/5 Stars
This turned out to be really good. Not really a fan of cape stories, which is basically catch and release of criminals ad nauseam. This mixed a bunch of elements and genres into an enjoyable story. I saw a little of this and that from other things I read, but it did it's own thing.
I will definitely pick up the sequel.
3/5 Stars
April 28, 2024
My Take on this amazing piece of work.
Wish upon the Stars is a litrpg cultivation novel that has elements and is inspired by Worm, superheroes, systems and superpowers in general. It is a unique take in these elements. I don't want to actually spoil anything since it will take from the reading experience but I recommend this book to anyone that likes all the elements mentioned.
Anyway, amazing work Malcom. Thank you for sharing it.
Wish upon the Stars is a litrpg cultivation novel that has elements and is inspired by Worm, superheroes, systems and superpowers in general. It is a unique take in these elements. I don't want to actually spoil anything since it will take from the reading experience but I recommend this book to anyone that likes all the elements mentioned.
Anyway, amazing work Malcom. Thank you for sharing it.
September 3, 2024
This book is for kids, not adults
If you are a sheltered pre-teen, this is a great book. If you are an adult, don't bother. I really don't understand why this has an edgy cover and no mention of the target demographic. This is basically a Netflix cartoon for kids 8+ , maybe 12+ if they are sheltered. I would rate it a 5 star for kids, but I don't think it was intentional so it's a 2.
If you are a sheltered pre-teen, this is a great book. If you are an adult, don't bother. I really don't understand why this has an edgy cover and no mention of the target demographic. This is basically a Netflix cartoon for kids 8+ , maybe 12+ if they are sheltered. I would rate it a 5 star for kids, but I don't think it was intentional so it's a 2.
February 16, 2025
A-
I will admit, this book is quite amateurish.
But it has heart.
There are some issues that really need to be addressed.
Character relationships are a bit too far fetched. And discussion is good, but I believe that some topics are too soon to be brought up.
So, I'm really hyped for the next book and hope that the author works on understanding the nuance of human relationships a bit better.
I will admit, this book is quite amateurish.
But it has heart.
There are some issues that really need to be addressed.
Character relationships are a bit too far fetched. And discussion is good, but I believe that some topics are too soon to be brought up.
So, I'm really hyped for the next book and hope that the author works on understanding the nuance of human relationships a bit better.
January 12, 2024
A Fun Twist On Cultivation/Gamelit
As much as I love classic fantasy or Xianxia settings they can get a bit repetitive. So it's fun to stumble onto a genre mashup that builds a significantly more unique setting. Superheroes mesh well with the genres and the sci fi elements work well too. Definitely recommend the book.
As much as I love classic fantasy or Xianxia settings they can get a bit repetitive. So it's fun to stumble onto a genre mashup that builds a significantly more unique setting. Superheroes mesh well with the genres and the sci fi elements work well too. Definitely recommend the book.
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