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Phantasm #3
Dorsay
A young woman living in a fantasy role-playing game finds herself caught up in political intrigue in this epic LitRPG adventure for Dungeons & Dragons fans.
Adjusting to life in the magical realm of Latora hasn’t been easy for Kandis Hammond. The twenty-four-year-old was plucked from her life in Sydney, Australia, and tossed into the Great Game without even a thread of clothing. But she’s managed to survive the real-life role-playing game, gaining experience points and leveling up. Now she has a team of adventuring companions, and she’s even become Councillor of the thriving frontier town of Talnier.
With her charisma and charm abilities, Kandis is a natural politician. She’s been selected to travel to the royal palace in Dorsay to have the king confirm Talnier’s charter. So, with her fellow adventurers by her side, she begins her journey to the capital.
But while it sounds like a simple diplomatic trip, Kandis has managed to gain a few enemies during her brief time in Latora. And one—if not all—of them would be more than happy to ensure she never returns home . . .
The third volume of the hit LitRPG fantasy series—with more than 600,000 views on Royal Road—now available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and Audible!
Adjusting to life in the magical realm of Latora hasn’t been easy for Kandis Hammond. The twenty-four-year-old was plucked from her life in Sydney, Australia, and tossed into the Great Game without even a thread of clothing. But she’s managed to survive the real-life role-playing game, gaining experience points and leveling up. Now she has a team of adventuring companions, and she’s even become Councillor of the thriving frontier town of Talnier.
With her charisma and charm abilities, Kandis is a natural politician. She’s been selected to travel to the royal palace in Dorsay to have the king confirm Talnier’s charter. So, with her fellow adventurers by her side, she begins her journey to the capital.
But while it sounds like a simple diplomatic trip, Kandis has managed to gain a few enemies during her brief time in Latora. And one—if not all—of them would be more than happy to ensure she never returns home . . .
The third volume of the hit LitRPG fantasy series—with more than 600,000 views on Royal Road—now available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and Audible!
365 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 31, 2023
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December 26, 2023
A notable improvement over the previous volumes, this one has a proper epilogue!!! 🍾
There are still a few issues with the system, like using it as autopilot for instance, which, while expedient for the narration, is a big immersion-breaker for me.
The MC still is a beacon of hypocrisy and conceit, but I'm less sure that she has the author's backing now. At least I hope not. One good point for the author is that they've avoided the typical rush to OPness. Volume 3 and the MC's still rather average in terms of abilities, in spite of her perks. That's encouraging, especially as she's not going the Solo Leveling route but embracing a more social adventure. I had to roll my eyes at the "self-congratulation" over her looks. I've always found beauty standards extremely fickle and subjective.
The world is revealing its breadth as we advance; the mythology still has some weird contradictions but I'm giving it time for the first major conflict to play out. The medieval fabric and morals are creating the right kind of tension for the MC. I enjoyed her final trauma quite a lot.
The book is competently written. It foregoes style for effectiveness. That's probably why, while the tale is interesting, it is NOT "transporting".
I'm having fun, so I'm sticking with this one for now.
There are still a few issues with the system, like using it as autopilot for instance, which, while expedient for the narration, is a big immersion-breaker for me.
The MC still is a beacon of hypocrisy and conceit, but I'm less sure that she has the author's backing now. At least I hope not. One good point for the author is that they've avoided the typical rush to OPness. Volume 3 and the MC's still rather average in terms of abilities, in spite of her perks. That's encouraging, especially as she's not going the Solo Leveling route but embracing a more social adventure. I had to roll my eyes at the "self-congratulation" over her looks. I've always found beauty standards extremely fickle and subjective.
The world is revealing its breadth as we advance; the mythology still has some weird contradictions but I'm giving it time for the first major conflict to play out. The medieval fabric and morals are creating the right kind of tension for the MC. I enjoyed her final trauma quite a lot.
The book is competently written. It foregoes style for effectiveness. That's probably why, while the tale is interesting, it is NOT "transporting".
I'm having fun, so I'm sticking with this one for now.
November 10, 2023
This has a very slow start.
The build up of intrigue is not tempered in any way. This makes the first half incredibly dull. The second half starts to pick up, but is marred by a lack of cohesive direction. The ending is sudden and not fulfilling.
The build up of intrigue is not tempered in any way. This makes the first half incredibly dull. The second half starts to pick up, but is marred by a lack of cohesive direction. The ending is sudden and not fulfilling.
February 2, 2024
Rating 3.0 stars
I didn't like this one as much. In the first 2 books it was Candance using her social skills and magic to reach her goals. I understood what her goals were for the most part. Now, she is in the capital and has to deal with the King. I didn't like this one as much because it seemed the Candance was only reacting to other people's political machinations, and I couldn't understand her goals. I probably will read the next book when it comes out but I won't be as invested as I was before this book.
I didn't like this one as much. In the first 2 books it was Candance using her social skills and magic to reach her goals. I understood what her goals were for the most part. Now, she is in the capital and has to deal with the King. I didn't like this one as much because it seemed the Candance was only reacting to other people's political machinations, and I couldn't understand her goals. I probably will read the next book when it comes out but I won't be as invested as I was before this book.
November 21, 2023
MC is still a Mary Sue
and my ratings decline as the MC’s believability does. . .
Well, here’s novella #3 and once again the MC handily defeats all her enemies, growing more powerful all the time. The plots are getting boring, simply because there’s no credible tension. If a conflict shows up, you can have faith that the MC will overwhelm everyone with her charisma, and waltz through her enemy’s defenses on her way to solving everyone’s problems with ease. I had hoped by now the MC would at least have to struggle some…at least a little…maybe just a teeny bit???
Apparently not. So I’m done reading these, which I regret because the world-building and the writing are both very good—I just wish the characterization and plot resolutions were as high a level.
and my ratings decline as the MC’s believability does. . .
Well, here’s novella #3 and once again the MC handily defeats all her enemies, growing more powerful all the time. The plots are getting boring, simply because there’s no credible tension. If a conflict shows up, you can have faith that the MC will overwhelm everyone with her charisma, and waltz through her enemy’s defenses on her way to solving everyone’s problems with ease. I had hoped by now the MC would at least have to struggle some…at least a little…maybe just a teeny bit???
Apparently not. So I’m done reading these, which I regret because the world-building and the writing are both very good—I just wish the characterization and plot resolutions were as high a level.
July 21, 2024
To the capital - and chaos!
A lot happened in this one with intrigues flying left and right, some dungeon crawling, the King being intimidating, the Champions making an appearance and a lot more.
But I do wish the author maybe gave us an index on who's who because I took a break between the first two books and this one and I was caught thinking wait who is this again? Ally, foe, who knows. Or I suppose I could have just done that myself 🤷🏻♀️but I'd have to start over from book 1.
Will look out to see if this series continues though because I really want to hear about the other Campions!
A lot happened in this one with intrigues flying left and right, some dungeon crawling, the King being intimidating, the Champions making an appearance and a lot more.
But I do wish the author maybe gave us an index on who's who because I took a break between the first two books and this one and I was caught thinking wait who is this again? Ally, foe, who knows. Or I suppose I could have just done that myself 🤷🏻♀️but I'd have to start over from book 1.
Will look out to see if this series continues though because I really want to hear about the other Campions!
July 11, 2024
Harem
The last book was three stars for me, but this book dropped. Why? One, the FMC instigating in the other champion relationship. Champion 2 does not like girls and was put into a harem against her will and the FMC is constantly trying to convince her to accept it. Now this is one of the ways you can tell a man wrote the book. No woman would think that was ok. It cheapened the book. Second there was repeated woman to woman flirting. With different women. It is odd with a kingdom run by so many men.
This book just seemed to go on and on. It was boring.
The last book was three stars for me, but this book dropped. Why? One, the FMC instigating in the other champion relationship. Champion 2 does not like girls and was put into a harem against her will and the FMC is constantly trying to convince her to accept it. Now this is one of the ways you can tell a man wrote the book. No woman would think that was ok. It cheapened the book. Second there was repeated woman to woman flirting. With different women. It is odd with a kingdom run by so many men.
This book just seemed to go on and on. It was boring.
November 13, 2023
Needs more description of scenery
Could have used more description of the scenery. I kept waiting for a level up/grinding moment for Kandis but that never happened. Didn’t get to see her character status very often. More political and slower paced until a point. Hope there’s more about the gods and character development (maybe relationship development) for Kandis in the next book.
Could have used more description of the scenery. I kept waiting for a level up/grinding moment for Kandis but that never happened. Didn’t get to see her character status very often. More political and slower paced until a point. Hope there’s more about the gods and character development (maybe relationship development) for Kandis in the next book.
May 22, 2024
Kandis’s journey continues to be fun for me, I like that even when she’s being used she seems to find a way to turn something to be of benefit for herself.
One criticism:
I am getting frustrated with her continued discomfort about Kaito’s gender and sexual identity, she seems to stumble too much on the topic and I’m ready for her to just get over it instead of make it a thing every time they come into contact.
One criticism:
I am getting frustrated with her continued discomfort about Kaito’s gender and sexual identity, she seems to stumble too much on the topic and I’m ready for her to just get over it instead of make it a thing every time they come into contact.
November 2, 2023
Political intrigue
This book was more focused on political intrigue than action but it was still a decent read. The story wasn't anything super special compared to the first two books but it moves the story along fairly well.
This book was more focused on political intrigue than action but it was still a decent read. The story wasn't anything super special compared to the first two books but it moves the story along fairly well.
April 24, 2024
Better ending
Story went along well with a few plot twists... Enjoyable twists and a decent epilogue or ending if you will. Story lines at a resting place everyone safe and happy.
A few spellchecker errors but not a lot.
Story went along well with a few plot twists... Enjoyable twists and a decent epilogue or ending if you will. Story lines at a resting place everyone safe and happy.
A few spellchecker errors but not a lot.
November 27, 2023
Great story, stat sheet down to at or even below an acceptable minimum. Can't wait for the continuation.
December 17, 2023
More intrigue
I like the book. It easily held my attention. I hope there is another book after this one because I want to read it.
I like the book. It easily held my attention. I hope there is another book after this one because I want to read it.
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