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Augmented Aspects #1
Augmented Aspects: Renaissance
Cassie is about to have her dream retirement, joining her favorite gaming world, Biprism Realm. A world filled with magic, portals, pocket realms, towers to eternity, monsters and most important of all, steampunk elements.
Most people would have balked at the idea of spending their retirement in a virtual world. Selling their pension for a chance at a better start in a new world filled with magic, mayhem, and monsters.
Fortunately, Cassie was one who wished to sell everything.
Rather than banking on possible restarts, Cassie decides to throw everything she has into one glorious start. Throwing away her future for the best possible start imaginable. With this, she will attempt to do what many before her have tried and failed at before her.
Unlike everyone else, Cassie has a plan, for this will be the rebirth of her new life.
Most people would have balked at the idea of spending their retirement in a virtual world. Selling their pension for a chance at a better start in a new world filled with magic, mayhem, and monsters.
Fortunately, Cassie was one who wished to sell everything.
Rather than banking on possible restarts, Cassie decides to throw everything she has into one glorious start. Throwing away her future for the best possible start imaginable. With this, she will attempt to do what many before her have tried and failed at before her.
Unlike everyone else, Cassie has a plan, for this will be the rebirth of her new life.
- GenresFantasy
452 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 3, 2025
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February 1, 2026
3.5 Stars. A decent premise with a not-unlikeable protagonist. It's missing an over-arcing plot and thus comes off as episodic.
April 14, 2026
One of the worst books I've ever read. Two reasons:
1) the style is terrible – all explanation, and the MC constantly digresses from the present moment or problem to give the reader even more exposition; but beyond that, the grammar and sentence structure are like it was written by a child.
2) Despite the terrible technical aspects, the story is intriguing due to its opening and the author's creativity, as well as the promise of the MC being a peaceful explorer of magic and the mysteries of the universe, but it's all just bait for a trap! All promises will be broken except one – the MC will always refuse to kill anyone, but she will still do it, just indirectly (not by plunging a dagger into a heart with her own hand, but by disabling an airship's engine to kill hundreds of people at once).
Add to this the fact that the MC has no idea what she wants from her new life or what her build will be, and the fact that the author constantly introduces characters and then immediately forgets about them, doesn't finish arcs, and simply doesn't create any direction for the plot, and what we get isn't a story, but a collection of the writer's mistakes.
There's no doubt that this story's rating is inflated by bots.
1) the style is terrible – all explanation, and the MC constantly digresses from the present moment or problem to give the reader even more exposition; but beyond that, the grammar and sentence structure are like it was written by a child.
2) Despite the terrible technical aspects, the story is intriguing due to its opening and the author's creativity, as well as the promise of the MC being a peaceful explorer of magic and the mysteries of the universe, but it's all just bait for a trap! All promises will be broken except one – the MC will always refuse to kill anyone, but she will still do it, just indirectly (not by plunging a dagger into a heart with her own hand, but by disabling an airship's engine to kill hundreds of people at once).
Add to this the fact that the MC has no idea what she wants from her new life or what her build will be, and the fact that the author constantly introduces characters and then immediately forgets about them, doesn't finish arcs, and simply doesn't create any direction for the plot, and what we get isn't a story, but a collection of the writer's mistakes.
There's no doubt that this story's rating is inflated by bots.
January 17, 2026
Just a note to say thank you to the Author
I have really enjoyed reading Cass' story. The sheer enjoyment she has had with her retirement/second childhood. Her perspective on the world and how it is so different to the general norm of both the NPC and Regressors. Everything has just made this an entirely enjoyable ride so far and I am looking forward to starting the next in the series when I finish writing this.
And then there is the whole other series mentioned at the start of the book (Something Thyme, or Thyme Something I think?) That I have a sample of to remind me to switch over to that series after I finish or get caught up with this series' releases (cannot remember if this is a completed series or an ongoing one atm).
So, thanks Lykanthropy, for a very fun read and more to come.
I have really enjoyed reading Cass' story. The sheer enjoyment she has had with her retirement/second childhood. Her perspective on the world and how it is so different to the general norm of both the NPC and Regressors. Everything has just made this an entirely enjoyable ride so far and I am looking forward to starting the next in the series when I finish writing this.
And then there is the whole other series mentioned at the start of the book (Something Thyme, or Thyme Something I think?) That I have a sample of to remind me to switch over to that series after I finish or get caught up with this series' releases (cannot remember if this is a completed series or an ongoing one atm).
So, thanks Lykanthropy, for a very fun read and more to come.
Did Not Finish
May 15, 2026Not a terrible set-up - definitely a power fantasy set-up so beware of that if it's not something you enjoy.
However, I just couldn't get into it, with two issues being the grammar mistakes and the abundance of onomatopoeias. The former is a result of poor editing, as sentences will end too soon, incorrect punctuation will be used, and the prose is confusing. The latter is a sign of immature writing and makes me feel like I'm reading a children's book.
Finally, the protagonist does not act anywhere near her age (septuagenarian).
However, I just couldn't get into it, with two issues being the grammar mistakes and the abundance of onomatopoeias. The former is a result of poor editing, as sentences will end too soon, incorrect punctuation will be used, and the prose is confusing. The latter is a sign of immature writing and makes me feel like I'm reading a children's book.
Finally, the protagonist does not act anywhere near her age (septuagenarian).
December 2, 2025
Very best mind candy!
This book rapidly ramps up to an exciting and engaging pace, with fascinating characters in an inspired combination of steampunk and fantasy world. The magic system is interesting, and the stats add to the plot without getting in the way. Editing errors and odd word choices were a little jarring occasionally, but not enough to stop the rollicking good fun of the story. Totally addictive, and can’t wait for the next in series!
This book rapidly ramps up to an exciting and engaging pace, with fascinating characters in an inspired combination of steampunk and fantasy world. The magic system is interesting, and the stats add to the plot without getting in the way. Editing errors and odd word choices were a little jarring occasionally, but not enough to stop the rollicking good fun of the story. Totally addictive, and can’t wait for the next in series!
January 16, 2026
Interesting Read
Although I'm typically more of a fan of the books where magic is used for extreme violence, mage battling, evil sorcery, and betrayal this book has managed to keep my interest. The world that is created for the reader is exceptional as it bridges fantasy, spiritual, and everyday life elements into a mash up of wondrous possibilities. I would go into more detail but I dont want to be a spoiler. Enjoy the read.
Although I'm typically more of a fan of the books where magic is used for extreme violence, mage battling, evil sorcery, and betrayal this book has managed to keep my interest. The world that is created for the reader is exceptional as it bridges fantasy, spiritual, and everyday life elements into a mash up of wondrous possibilities. I would go into more detail but I dont want to be a spoiler. Enjoy the read.
January 24, 2026
Very good. If you like Lykanthropy's Alexa Thyme then you will love this as well. I'm not the best judge of "prose" or anything like that but this book is very entertaining and the world building is great. I'm normally put off by VR/in game in real life thing but the going into the "game" is one way trip.
November 3, 2025
Such a great story
A completely new look at the LitRPG genre. A person goes in thinking they will kill everything, only to realize that is not the actual life they want. So instead they go full adventure and truly learn to live.
I was thrown by how unique and exciting this story was.
A completely new look at the LitRPG genre. A person goes in thinking they will kill everything, only to realize that is not the actual life they want. So instead they go full adventure and truly learn to live.
I was thrown by how unique and exciting this story was.
January 27, 2026
honestly, it’s a great concept and a great book
So the beginning, I’ll be honest I was a little confused cause it really didn’t explain the world that much and what was happening, but if you read carefully and I basically had to read it twice I got what I was saying, but I’ll be honest. It’s pretty full developed. The pacing is pretty good and I like it.
So the beginning, I’ll be honest I was a little confused cause it really didn’t explain the world that much and what was happening, but if you read carefully and I basically had to read it twice I got what I was saying, but I’ll be honest. It’s pretty full developed. The pacing is pretty good and I like it.
April 28, 2026
Enjoyed it but
This feeds my power gaming needs. The world view is interesting but you need to understand some game mechanics. The main character is interesting. Very much a pacifist but the story line flows quite well. I really enjoy the book but many would find the game mechanics difficult.
This feeds my power gaming needs. The world view is interesting but you need to understand some game mechanics. The main character is interesting. Very much a pacifist but the story line flows quite well. I really enjoy the book but many would find the game mechanics difficult.
May 27, 2026
An entire new look at retirement
What would you do if you were in a LARP game? No, literally, it's the new way to retire and get you off society's purse strings. You can be anything or anyone, young or old. It requires a lot of research and thought, but the options are amazing.
What would you do if you were in a LARP game? No, literally, it's the new way to retire and get you off society's purse strings. You can be anything or anyone, young or old. It requires a lot of research and thought, but the options are amazing.
November 5, 2025
Amazing book
Without a doubt, this was one of the best books I've read this year. The MC is flat-out awesome.
Do yourself a favor and pick up this book.
Highly recommended.
Without a doubt, this was one of the best books I've read this year. The MC is flat-out awesome.
Do yourself a favor and pick up this book.
Highly recommended.
December 2, 2025
Very good read
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who likes LitRPG and progression types of books with lots of action.
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who likes LitRPG and progression types of books with lots of action.
January 31, 2026
Good fun.
didn-t-like-it
February 2, 2026Note to self: didn’t do it for me.
March 3, 2026
Good read
This gets 5 stars before I finish it even, just because of this one line
"There can be more to stories than gratuitous sex scenes."
This gets 5 stars before I finish it even, just because of this one line
"There can be more to stories than gratuitous sex scenes."
March 6, 2026
Not at all a bad story. Just not for me.
March 7, 2026
So much exposition. So much BORING exposition.
April 27, 2026
A lot of strange grammar that pulls me out of the world.
April 22, 2026
forgot to include this in the review
Love the Faith No More reference. I can only imagine the size of the killer bees in the tower. So good !
Love the Faith No More reference. I can only imagine the size of the killer bees in the tower. So good !
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