4 Underwater Basket Weaver Stars
Speal Weaver is the first book in the LitRPG series by OverXelous.
I've taken a break from reading as extensively as in my past. When I picked up this book I was pleasantly surprised to not meet with disappointment. The pace was enjoyable, although I did find myself wondering if this book would end within a Rift.
Beyond his immediate friend group, and the way in which the introduction of a new system and abilities affects his small worldview much is left unexplained. The world building still has so much room to be explored. Our MC, Alex, is something of a surprise himself. He's not miraculous. He doesn't crush expectations with a mere glance. And there is something of a hint that he's not even the most important character in his own story. Jonathan Reeves gives off more main character energy the handful of times he's mentioned. But that wonderful aspect of mystery and possibility is what makes this book that much more entrancing.
I wonder whether Eura and the main Rift discussed within this book along with the cultivation style civilization inside it, will become a larger portion of the overall series. This is an Epic Rift, but i could not lend myself to believe there will not be Rift's in the Legendary range eventually. Which invites discussion of Rayen and his secret Rift. What kind of person is this man truly? Will he always hold the place of Earth-native adversary to the future our MC wishes to ensure his planet doesn't one day face? What of the civilization inside the Rift he hides, even from his own sister? Are they friend or foe? Can a failed planet integrator be a threat to Earth?
I have so many questions. Which only leaves me excited to learn more. There weren't many errors that I found, but i wasn't really looking. The characters were personable and easy to connect to. I would assuredly read more of this series, and from this author.
Val is a wonderful contrasting addition to the story. But it is Sam that seems to hold a pivotal place in the coming story, as all Healers tend to do.