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Alexa Thymes #3
Alexa Thyme: Making A Name
Making a
Alexa has come a long way in her journey to awakening as a super, while also getting caught in all of the political intrigue that follows. Immediately Alexa finds herself drawn into the evil plans of a mad Countess who at one point turned her back on her own daughter, only to return now with a vengeance. Where Alexa is forced to choose between saving the life of her brother, or to rupture the family bonds of her now best friend.
From there things grow only worse, dragons are breaking free into the world. Wherever a dragon appears only death awaits. Recruited to assist in a world wide effort to eradicate dragons, Alexa soon finds herself facing danger and betrayal from the otherworldly protectors who are now showing themselves to the public in an attempt to garner public respect and support before the final integration occurs.
Danger lurks around every shadow, as Alexa must carve out a name for herself and others in this new world that she now finds herself in.
Alexa has come a long way in her journey to awakening as a super, while also getting caught in all of the political intrigue that follows. Immediately Alexa finds herself drawn into the evil plans of a mad Countess who at one point turned her back on her own daughter, only to return now with a vengeance. Where Alexa is forced to choose between saving the life of her brother, or to rupture the family bonds of her now best friend.
From there things grow only worse, dragons are breaking free into the world. Wherever a dragon appears only death awaits. Recruited to assist in a world wide effort to eradicate dragons, Alexa soon finds herself facing danger and betrayal from the otherworldly protectors who are now showing themselves to the public in an attempt to garner public respect and support before the final integration occurs.
Danger lurks around every shadow, as Alexa must carve out a name for herself and others in this new world that she now finds herself in.
- GenresFantasy
497 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 24, 2024
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January 3, 2025
From Interesting to Middling
Now I will say that I still enjoyed the book over all, just that it wasn't 'great'. In fact the first two books, were quite fun as they had a unique character even if the same played out system integration, big bad factions and all the cliches. What made this story great was Alexa and her logical actions and lack of emotions making it purely focus on plot and her growth. Weren't bogged down with chapter after chapter of teenage who feels what for who.
Now were bogged down with 'The way she looked at me caused shivers down my back' shiver shiver shivers over and over from the stalker girlfriend. The very unhealthy twilight like stalker girlfriend. The one who forced her feelings on someone who didn't return them until they felt obligated to return them. Very very unhealthy and creepy behavior. I think the author excuses it because it's between two girls, but that doesn't make it right. Literally, just replace the girlfriend with a boy treating a girl like the way the 'girlfriend' does and see how it comes off as. Taking someone's platonic feelings and interpreting them intentionally as romantic and acting on that over and over until they feel a need to return it or lose the friendship is just plain wrong.
Which is part of what has made this series now just middling as Alexa is getting emotional and it's turning into romance and how she feels and needs to act due to her feelings. Nothing setting this apart from all the other litrpg series where half the plot is focused on who feels what for who. Boring.
Now instead of spending every day growing stronger for what is to come, she's trying to take in others feelings and slowing down to try to go do stuff with them. Because you know end of the world not nearly as important than spending times with your friends....Which is fine for an emotional character but for the logical best course of action to achieve her goals and survive Alexa, just makes it a horrid choice.
So that's my dislike of where the story is going. From unique to same as every other series of the genre. Sad.
Now for a continuity complaint. I'll leave the grammar and editor, switches to present tense and odd phrasing parts to others.
Continuity. Near the end of the book she kills someone on Earth. Then we get the whole big emotional scene of 'I just killed someone, how do I feel about that' and it's ramifications. Going on and on about how she just killed her first person. EXCEPT. She literally kills someone half way through the book earlier. I won't say who, but she pulls all the blood from their body and leaves them as soup on the floor at campus. ON EARTH. A real live person. Someone far closer to her than who she kills later. It's not forgettable either as the literal 'Title' She gains from it is stated over and over. So Where is the whole, I just killed someone from earlier on? Why is she acting like her later kill is the 'first time' when we literally have a HUGE scene of her killing someone way earlier.
This continuity error is just bad. Especially since the title is literally mentioned during her whole 'my first kill' thought process, showing the author even is remembering the whole earlier kill. So it makes utterly no sense.
So, Like I've seen others state, I hope the author drops the whole 'romance' part. Tell the creepy stalker that her feelings are just platonic and focus on the other stories. The only unique part of this series IS the whole logical MC and not getting all romantic and emotional. So don't go changing that.
We want the logical Alexa who would chop the head off her best friend if they betrayed her, rather than giving them a second chance to put a dagger in their back. Not the one who will go weak in the knees and feel bad.
Already bad enough the author keeps slipping in their whole everyone thinks an over 6 foot tall muscle bound lady is some sort of sex icon, don't need even more of their personal views thrown in.
As it's quite assured, MOST, people unlike who the other characters think in this book. Don't find near seven foot tall muscle bound women attractive.
Now I will say that I still enjoyed the book over all, just that it wasn't 'great'. In fact the first two books, were quite fun as they had a unique character even if the same played out system integration, big bad factions and all the cliches. What made this story great was Alexa and her logical actions and lack of emotions making it purely focus on plot and her growth. Weren't bogged down with chapter after chapter of teenage who feels what for who.
Now were bogged down with 'The way she looked at me caused shivers down my back' shiver shiver shivers over and over from the stalker girlfriend. The very unhealthy twilight like stalker girlfriend. The one who forced her feelings on someone who didn't return them until they felt obligated to return them. Very very unhealthy and creepy behavior. I think the author excuses it because it's between two girls, but that doesn't make it right. Literally, just replace the girlfriend with a boy treating a girl like the way the 'girlfriend' does and see how it comes off as. Taking someone's platonic feelings and interpreting them intentionally as romantic and acting on that over and over until they feel a need to return it or lose the friendship is just plain wrong.
Which is part of what has made this series now just middling as Alexa is getting emotional and it's turning into romance and how she feels and needs to act due to her feelings. Nothing setting this apart from all the other litrpg series where half the plot is focused on who feels what for who. Boring.
Now instead of spending every day growing stronger for what is to come, she's trying to take in others feelings and slowing down to try to go do stuff with them. Because you know end of the world not nearly as important than spending times with your friends....Which is fine for an emotional character but for the logical best course of action to achieve her goals and survive Alexa, just makes it a horrid choice.
So that's my dislike of where the story is going. From unique to same as every other series of the genre. Sad.
Now for a continuity complaint. I'll leave the grammar and editor, switches to present tense and odd phrasing parts to others.
Continuity. Near the end of the book she kills someone on Earth. Then we get the whole big emotional scene of 'I just killed someone, how do I feel about that' and it's ramifications. Going on and on about how she just killed her first person. EXCEPT. She literally kills someone half way through the book earlier. I won't say who, but she pulls all the blood from their body and leaves them as soup on the floor at campus. ON EARTH. A real live person. Someone far closer to her than who she kills later. It's not forgettable either as the literal 'Title' She gains from it is stated over and over. So Where is the whole, I just killed someone from earlier on? Why is she acting like her later kill is the 'first time' when we literally have a HUGE scene of her killing someone way earlier.
This continuity error is just bad. Especially since the title is literally mentioned during her whole 'my first kill' thought process, showing the author even is remembering the whole earlier kill. So it makes utterly no sense.
So, Like I've seen others state, I hope the author drops the whole 'romance' part. Tell the creepy stalker that her feelings are just platonic and focus on the other stories. The only unique part of this series IS the whole logical MC and not getting all romantic and emotional. So don't go changing that.
We want the logical Alexa who would chop the head off her best friend if they betrayed her, rather than giving them a second chance to put a dagger in their back. Not the one who will go weak in the knees and feel bad.
Already bad enough the author keeps slipping in their whole everyone thinks an over 6 foot tall muscle bound lady is some sort of sex icon, don't need even more of their personal views thrown in.
As it's quite assured, MOST, people unlike who the other characters think in this book. Don't find near seven foot tall muscle bound women attractive.
September 10, 2024
tldr; plot is still fun; NEEDS AN EDITOR
The writing is BAD. I still enjoyed the plot and ended up skimming big chunks to get the gist of the story.
Maybe I just didn't notice in the first two books, but the author doesn't seem to understand where to put commas (aside from Oxford commas hah), what constitutes a full sentence, and when to use copy-paste (never). The author had fits of using crutch words repeatedly when describing scenes, like "of course" and "obviously," which annoyed me. A ton of the writing was just awkward.
There were a lot of recaps of information that was just covered a chapter ago. Combat scenes became painful to read because the author kept telling us again and again what Alexa's abilities were. Also, the author randomly went in and out of present tense during combat.
I think in this book, the author stopped doing those chapters where a scene was repeated from a different character's point of view, which I was happy about. Those scenes provided no additional flavor, and the alternate character would often use the exact same sentences to describe the action as the original character!
I'm glad Alexis and Gina's relationship isn't given many pages just because the author hasn't been able to make it convincing or compelling.
I'll still read future volumes of this series, if more are written. I want to see the end of the story, and I can just continue to skim through the painful bits.
Oh yeah! This was actually in the book: "the pain-filled screams sounded painful" O_o
The writing is BAD. I still enjoyed the plot and ended up skimming big chunks to get the gist of the story.
Maybe I just didn't notice in the first two books, but the author doesn't seem to understand where to put commas (aside from Oxford commas hah), what constitutes a full sentence, and when to use copy-paste (never). The author had fits of using crutch words repeatedly when describing scenes, like "of course" and "obviously," which annoyed me. A ton of the writing was just awkward.
There were a lot of recaps of information that was just covered a chapter ago. Combat scenes became painful to read because the author kept telling us again and again what Alexa's abilities were. Also, the author randomly went in and out of present tense during combat.
I think in this book, the author stopped doing those chapters where a scene was repeated from a different character's point of view, which I was happy about. Those scenes provided no additional flavor, and the alternate character would often use the exact same sentences to describe the action as the original character!
I'm glad Alexis and Gina's relationship isn't given many pages just because the author hasn't been able to make it convincing or compelling.
I'll still read future volumes of this series, if more are written. I want to see the end of the story, and I can just continue to skim through the painful bits.
Oh yeah! This was actually in the book: "the pain-filled screams sounded painful" O_o
July 31, 2025
jumbled and rambling
I really enjoyed the overall story, after reading the first two books, but about halfway through the maze dungeon I started to notice a lot of repetitive sentences and descriptions, with large paragraphs of text providing redundant descriptions with overflowing adjectives and repetition ;). The battle scenes were the worse, page after page of minutiae about how cool it is Alexa can use so many elements, random sound effects and repetitive descriptions. It was a slog to finish this book, but I did because the ideas are engaging and this series had been interesting so far, but this entry is deeply flawed from an editorial perspective.
I really enjoyed the overall story, after reading the first two books, but about halfway through the maze dungeon I started to notice a lot of repetitive sentences and descriptions, with large paragraphs of text providing redundant descriptions with overflowing adjectives and repetition ;). The battle scenes were the worse, page after page of minutiae about how cool it is Alexa can use so many elements, random sound effects and repetitive descriptions. It was a slog to finish this book, but I did because the ideas are engaging and this series had been interesting so far, but this entry is deeply flawed from an editorial perspective.
May 17, 2025
fun action with a lot of grammatical and syntax errors.
I'm truly enjoying the series, even if the author is given to horrible puns and needs a good proofreader desperately. For example, despite making a Vulcan Standup joke about Oxford Commas, the author commits repeated egregious errors demonstrating a serious lack of understanding comma rules. He is also guilty of incorrect word use/malaprops with alarming frequency. Enjoyed it anyway, but he should edit and fix the problems in all of his books.
I'm truly enjoying the series, even if the author is given to horrible puns and needs a good proofreader desperately. For example, despite making a Vulcan Standup joke about Oxford Commas, the author commits repeated egregious errors demonstrating a serious lack of understanding comma rules. He is also guilty of incorrect word use/malaprops with alarming frequency. Enjoyed it anyway, but he should edit and fix the problems in all of his books.
June 11, 2025
Decent, but with distracting errors
The story is good still. The challenge comes with all the editing and grammar errors. Soooo many commas where they shouldn't be, sentence punctuation used incorrectly, and a ton of editing errors where while paragraphs are either repeated or misplaced.
The PoV changes got excessive and unimportant for a bit, but seemed to recover towards the end.
The story is good still. The challenge comes with all the editing and grammar errors. Soooo many commas where they shouldn't be, sentence punctuation used incorrectly, and a ton of editing errors where while paragraphs are either repeated or misplaced.
The PoV changes got excessive and unimportant for a bit, but seemed to recover towards the end.
October 2, 2024
A superhero is the fantasy hero
This story has a hidden history and subterfuge with a damaged hero that is overpowered and still learning. I am captivated by the story and the rich characters. The only negative is the need to clean up spelling and punctuation. Waiting for the sequel eagerly.
This story has a hidden history and subterfuge with a damaged hero that is overpowered and still learning. I am captivated by the story and the rich characters. The only negative is the need to clean up spelling and punctuation. Waiting for the sequel eagerly.
June 29, 2025
Minus one star for rambling on in paragraphs that span pages without any dialog or actual plot. Minus another for poor editing and mixing of tenses. Minus a third for bad sound effects: “Glah!” and so forth.
Had to quit reading in the tunnel scene about 80% in 3rd book. Just couldn’t do it any more. There are so many better books and authors out there to waste time on this.
Had to quit reading in the tunnel scene about 80% in 3rd book. Just couldn’t do it any more. There are so many better books and authors out there to waste time on this.
November 13, 2025
is this AI?
A progression story with great ideas limited by the lack of beta readers.
Can’t tell if this is a young writer, a translated work, or a large language model spitting out a story off a prompt, but there are some turns of phrase that throw me out of immersion and activate my inner editor.
A progression story with great ideas limited by the lack of beta readers.
Can’t tell if this is a young writer, a translated work, or a large language model spitting out a story off a prompt, but there are some turns of phrase that throw me out of immersion and activate my inner editor.
September 7, 2024
Amazing read
I loved everything about this book. The battles, the characters, relationships, battle sequences and above all the main character are just awesome. I can't wait to read the next one.
I loved everything about this book. The battles, the characters, relationships, battle sequences and above all the main character are just awesome. I can't wait to read the next one.
October 2, 2024
It just keeps getting better
I spent the last 33 hours reading all these books and I want more!! The main character Alexa's story line is not only intriguing but I found myself hoping while reading the that there will be another one coming. Another enthralling read.
I spent the last 33 hours reading all these books and I want more!! The main character Alexa's story line is not only intriguing but I found myself hoping while reading the that there will be another one coming. Another enthralling read.
October 20, 2024
This just ignores two books worth of set up.
In trying to prepare for the next arc, this ignores the basic set up provided in the first two books. The writing was already weak, but now the story is just as spotty.
In trying to prepare for the next arc, this ignores the basic set up provided in the first two books. The writing was already weak, but now the story is just as spotty.
November 18, 2024
Good book, some spelling and grammar errors
Loved the plot line, it's a good continuation of the storyline, and I'm excited to see what comes next, there were a few spelling and grammar errors but nothing bad enough to break immersion in the story.
Loved the plot line, it's a good continuation of the storyline, and I'm excited to see what comes next, there were a few spelling and grammar errors but nothing bad enough to break immersion in the story.
March 16, 2025
good story
I want more! I want know what happens next and to keep going. Normally, I'm not a fan of Lit RPG type books, but this series made me binge and crave more! please, write more!
I want more! I want know what happens next and to keep going. Normally, I'm not a fan of Lit RPG type books, but this series made me binge and crave more! please, write more!
December 2, 2025
Good story, bad grammar
Story idea is awesome, and kept me reading in spite of the grammar flaws.
Some words were spelled correctly, but were wrong, such as a " collard " shirt. Some paragraphs were repeated. The verb tenses went from past to present for every action scene.
Story idea is awesome, and kept me reading in spite of the grammar flaws.
Some words were spelled correctly, but were wrong, such as a " collard " shirt. Some paragraphs were repeated. The verb tenses went from past to present for every action scene.
July 7, 2024
4 of 5, but I will still check the next book.
October 27, 2024
This story desperately needs an editor. The writing was even worse than in the second book. The story was still fun, but I probably won't pick up the next book.
January 26, 2025
This series is completely awesome — really looking forward to the next one :)
September 24, 2025
Some of the secondary character's dialog and interactions are quite cringe at times, making it hard to stomach. Not horribly so, but just... off. I think it's because she's not just the main character in the story, but the main character in everyone else's lives; which makes every interaction kinda weird. Like failing the bechdel test, but about other characters having anything else going on that isn't the MC.
I like the MC, but not super hot on how they are shown to be the main character by making everyone less, if that makes sense. Not always noticeable, but sometimes her genius is shown in a very common way and only so because others just aren't as "smart". But it's not a flash of genius, it's just everyone else around her was dimmed.
If they don't take away her uniqueness by being so logical, and make her an emotional teen in a YA/CW story, I'll keep reading.
I like the MC, but not super hot on how they are shown to be the main character by making everyone less, if that makes sense. Not always noticeable, but sometimes her genius is shown in a very common way and only so because others just aren't as "smart". But it's not a flash of genius, it's just everyone else around her was dimmed.
If they don't take away her uniqueness by being so logical, and make her an emotional teen in a YA/CW story, I'll keep reading.
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