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Mirror World #2
Цитадель
«Если ты доблестный воин, желающий совершить подвиг, – нам всегда нужен еще один герой на крепостных стенах Марагарской Цитадели! Ты могущественный маг, ищущий забытые знания? Посети Древнюю Библиотеку! И тебе откроются многие тайны! А может, ты просто игрок, жаждущий острых ощущений? Тогда поспеши! В Марагарской Цитадели ты всегда найдешь приключение себе по душе!..» Олег меньше всего хотел совершить подвиг. Ему не было никакого дела до забытых знаний, а к острым ощущениям он относился резко отрицательно. В Зазеркалье вообще не место таким, как Олег. И все-таки он здесь… Таковы условия Рефлексбанка, выдавшего кредит на лечение дочери Олега. А потому, хочет он или нет, ему придется стать защитником Марагарской Цитадели…
384 pages, Hardcover
First published August 10, 2016
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About the author
Alexey Osadchuk
29 books519 followersAlexey Osadchuk was born in 1979 in the Ukraine. In the late 1990s his family moved to the south of Spain where they still live today.
Alexey was an avid reader from an early age, devouring adventure novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Jack London and Arthur Conan Doyle. In 2010 he wrote his first fantasy novel which was immediately accepted for publication.
He also used to be a passionate online gamer which prompted him to write the story of a man who joins an MMORPG game hoping to raise money for his daughter’s heart surgery. The first book of Mirror World was published In 2013. The English translation of the series is now available on Amazon in its entirety, prompting a reviewer to call Alexey “one of the best LitRPG authors to date”.
Alexey was an avid reader from an early age, devouring adventure novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Jack London and Arthur Conan Doyle. In 2010 he wrote his first fantasy novel which was immediately accepted for publication.
He also used to be a passionate online gamer which prompted him to write the story of a man who joins an MMORPG game hoping to raise money for his daughter’s heart surgery. The first book of Mirror World was published In 2013. The English translation of the series is now available on Amazon in its entirety, prompting a reviewer to call Alexey “one of the best LitRPG authors to date”.
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August 11, 2016
I love this series
Work hard and be smart enough and you can achieve anything.
This is really well translated. A good read. I highly recommend this series.
Work hard and be smart enough and you can achieve anything.
This is really well translated. A good read. I highly recommend this series.
June 10, 2025
Book Title: The Citadel (Mirror World #2)
“In the game world, leveling up isn’t just about experience—it’s about survival, trust, and making your own rules.”
The Citadel picks up immediately after the events of Project Daily Grind, expanding both the protagonist’s in-game journey and the stakes of the Mirror World. Our hero, Olgerd—or “Goblin” as some refer to him—has now fully embraced the treacherous life of a mobster-turned-heroic-underling, navigating the ruthless, immersive, and politically chaotic VR world where failure often means permanent consequences.
In this installment, Olgerd's goal shifts from survival to ascendance. The plot centers on his efforts to strengthen a struggling clan based in the titular Citadel, a strategic fortress with crumbling defenses, surrounded by hostile guilds. The mix of tactical warfare, city-building, and high-stakes political drama gives the narrative a more structured and expansive feel than the sandbox-style narrative of Book 1.
Plot Progression Compared to Book 1While Project Daily Grind felt like an introduction to the Mirror World—with a heavy focus on grinding, systems, and the shock of transition from real to virtual—The Citadel dives into layered objectives and deeper character evolution. It’s no longer just about escaping drudgery; it’s about shaping a legacy.
Book 1: Focused on basic survival, NPC status, and personal adaptation to VR life. Book 2: Emphasizes leadership, PvP and PvE politics, alliances, and inter-guild warfare.This evolution reflects a broader LitRPG trend where protagonists transition from “zero to hero,” and Osadchuk executes this shift without losing sight of Olgerd’s gritty pragmatism and moral ambiguity.
Character DevelopmentOlgerd continues to be a grounded, reluctant leader—a contrast to LitRPG heroes who acquire power too easily. His cynicism is balanced by glimpses of compassion and camaraderie, particularly with his growing inner circle. The new characters introduced—such as aspiring mages, quirky craftsmen, and rival players—are more distinct and narratively essential than in Book 1.
Game Mechanics and World-BuildingOsadchuk's attention to the mechanics of clan management, defense building, and strategy simulation is meticulous. The Citadel feels alive—with economic challenges, siege threats, NPC migrations, and real-time decision-making. The game system’s realism adds tension and immersion without ever bogging the pace.
Writing Style and TranslationThe translation (from Russian to English) remains serviceable. While occasionally stiff or literal in phrasing, it maintains clarity and action momentum. The prose is functional—descriptive enough to conjure scenes but never overly elaborate. The tactical sequences are a highlight, balancing game logic with narrative drama.
Comparison to ContemporariesThe Citadel compares favorably to works like The Land by Aleron Kong or Soulstone by J.A. Cipriano. However, unlike Kong’s humor-infused epic or Cipriano’s pop-culture-rich romp, Osadchuk’s world is grimmer, more Eastern European in sensibility. That grounded tone sets it apart in the increasingly saturated LitRPG market.
Quote: “The system didn't care how noble you were. It rewarded results. You either built something—or died trying.”Final Verdict
The Citadel is a strong continuation of the Mirror World series. It moves from raw escapism to complex strategy without sacrificing the tension or stakes that made the first book so gripping. The layered character arcs, combined with economic and military progression systems, give it long-term potential as a cornerstone LitRPG series.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐☆ ☆
Recommended for:
Fans of gritty, tactical LitRPG with clan-building mechanics Readers who enjoy strategic warfare blended with personal stakes Those who appreciated Book 1 and want higher stakes, better world-building
Not recommended for:
Readers seeking romance or comic relief Newcomers to the genre (start with Book 1 first) Those uncomfortable with slower economic arcs mixed into the actionAugust 10, 2016
Loved it!
Great second book on poor Olgard. He finds many new places and faces but still can't seem to catch a break. I can't wait to see what he does next.
Great second book on poor Olgard. He finds many new places and faces but still can't seem to catch a break. I can't wait to see what he does next.
September 13, 2017
This is a LitRPG genre which I'm really enjoying these days.
October 25, 2016
No will power!
Not Olgerd the character, or Osadchuk the writer - me! I stated my view on vulgar language in my review of the first book. But, while reading this second book, I decided two bars of Ivory are needed. The interpreter merits one, too.
Through the last third of the book I was thinking I would not wade through more verbal feces; this was my last read of Osadchuk. Then I hit the ending of this book and found myself swiping through the epilog in a hurry to start the third!
Whatever else I think, I can't praise Osadchuk's writing enough. He grabs you and races through the drama and intrigue of his tale like his character, Olgerd's, dizzying leveling up.
Fine, I will read the third. But I am not exaggerating that I intensely resent the superfluous use of R-rated expletives. That will Cost Osadchuk future purcases. And that is a disappoing loss to both of us.
Not Olgerd the character, or Osadchuk the writer - me! I stated my view on vulgar language in my review of the first book. But, while reading this second book, I decided two bars of Ivory are needed. The interpreter merits one, too.
Through the last third of the book I was thinking I would not wade through more verbal feces; this was my last read of Osadchuk. Then I hit the ending of this book and found myself swiping through the epilog in a hurry to start the third!
Whatever else I think, I can't praise Osadchuk's writing enough. He grabs you and races through the drama and intrigue of his tale like his character, Olgerd's, dizzying leveling up.
Fine, I will read the third. But I am not exaggerating that I intensely resent the superfluous use of R-rated expletives. That will Cost Osadchuk future purcases. And that is a disappoing loss to both of us.
September 2, 2017
3.5 stars
January 22, 2017
I liked him ok in the first book! mostly because of the situation "I'll do whatever is necessary to save my kid" but then Oleg turn into a whiner.. too much' whimpering, o poor me' I have an epic pet!.. ò poor me now I have a belt that gives 100+ stats in everything .. o POOR ME now I have an egg of a legendary mount.. it looks like a lion with a bird beak for mouth (a griffin!!) 3 evolutions later.. it looks like a griffin!... trust no one, have no friends. Taking the family out of the picture was a mistake, including them more should have given' a better reason for him to be an act like a coward, having the looming fear about the lack of money, yet he has a cheat ability that makes this concern null'
August 26, 2016
Great Further Adventures of a 0-Level Grinder
I thoroughly enjoy this particular LitRPG series. We follow the continued adventures of a 0-Level character whose sole job is to grind resources and sell them to others and yet he may be a part of so much more!
I won't spoil the major plot elements of this book but will say that I very much enjoyed the further depth and developments which took place in the world and story arc for this novel and highly recommend the series as a whole to LitRPG fans looking for a twist on "the usual" we've seen so far in LitRPG stories.
I thoroughly enjoy this particular LitRPG series. We follow the continued adventures of a 0-Level character whose sole job is to grind resources and sell them to others and yet he may be a part of so much more!
I won't spoil the major plot elements of this book but will say that I very much enjoyed the further depth and developments which took place in the world and story arc for this novel and highly recommend the series as a whole to LitRPG fans looking for a twist on "the usual" we've seen so far in LitRPG stories.
February 17, 2017
I didn't enjoy this book as much as the first installment. It seems most of the basics regarding digging is left to the wayside and instead the protagonist goes on wild adventures without actually being a combat character. It is in some ways amusing but I feel like the only reason he gets out of these situations is due to his cheats rather than his ingenuity alone.
February 23, 2017
Awesome
The book was a great follow up to one of the best LitRPGs. This book, while being a setup book, really kick things into high gear. I can not recommend this book highly enough. If your a fan of the genre you owe it to yourself to get it.
The book was a great follow up to one of the best LitRPGs. This book, while being a setup book, really kick things into high gear. I can not recommend this book highly enough. If your a fan of the genre you owe it to yourself to get it.
August 12, 2016
Great cant wait for next book!
Was so absorbed into the story that when i hit the end of the book it took me by surprise. I was actually disappointed that i could not currently continue on.
Was so absorbed into the story that when i hit the end of the book it took me by surprise. I was actually disappointed that i could not currently continue on.
September 9, 2016
"listen, when book 3 showing up?"
July 4, 2025
Critical Review: Mirror World #2: The Citadel by Alexey Osadchuk
Essential, Hook, and Thesis
The Citadel is the second book in Alexey Osadchuk’s Mirror World series—a LitRPG saga that refuses to take the easy path. Instead of the usual wish-fulfillment power fantasy, Osadchuk doubles down on what makes his take on VR/MMO storytelling stand out: ordinary people, messy choices, and a protagonist whose drive is anchored in the real world, not just virtual heroics. This book expands the scope and the stakes, moving from mining-and-survival to reputation, clan-building, and the hard grind of staying afloat in an online world that rarely cares if you live or die.
Basic Plot Summary
The story picks up immediately after the events of Project Daily Grind. Oleg—still known as “Goblin” by some, still every bit the outsider—is now tied to the fate of the Maragar Citadel. His job? Work off a crushing loan, secured only for the desperate reason of saving his daughter’s life, by surviving and thriving in a world built to chew up and spit out the weak. Unlike most isekai/MMO heroes, Oleg isn’t here for glory. He’s here because he has no choice.
The book unfolds as a month-long immersion in Mirror World. Oleg is pushed out of his comfort zone—forced to build reputation, handle politics, and adapt to a community’s needs. The Citadel itself becomes a character: battered, undermanned, and a perfect stand-in for the underdog struggle. Oleg’s grind is less about leveling up stats, more about social navigation, alliances, and playing a long game with shifting rules and constant threats.
Praise and Critique
Strong, Grounded Protagonist: Oleg is an unusual LitRPG hero: anxious, tired, middle-aged, and refreshingly believable. His actions—sometimes smart, sometimes hesitant or even cowardly—feel grounded in real life, not just game logic. This “reluctant hero” approach keeps the story relatable and suspenseful.
World-Building and Mechanics: The focus on the Citadel’s defense, clan management, and economic survival adds a layer of realism. There’s less about min-maxing stats and more about community, resourcefulness, and surviving group politics. The grind feels both authentic and exhausting, mirroring the protagonist’s own struggle.
Translation and Writing: While the translation is generally strong, it’s occasionally stilted, and some word choices can feel awkward or overly literal. Still, Osadchuk’s pacing is tight and the atmosphere is immersive. The series’ Russian roots give it a different flavor—bleaker, more cynical, but also more human than many Western LitRPGs.
Character Development: The supporting cast starts to come into focus in this volume, with new faces adding color and stakes. However, Oleg’s agency sometimes takes a hit, as events push him from crisis to crisis and his choices can feel more reactive than proactive.
Criticism—Repetitiveness and Agency: Some readers may find the month-long grind repetitive, and Oleg’s self-doubt or reluctance may become frustrating, especially as plot armor occasionally saves him from his own poor decisions. The lack of closure (this is a set-up book for #3) may leave some unsatisfied, but it undeniably sets the table for bigger things to come.
Criticism—Emotional Range: The book can be emotionally heavy, and Oleg’s constant anxiety, guilt, and self-critique might wear thin for readers seeking more triumph and less survival-mode desperation.
Evaluation
The Citadel successfully transforms the Mirror World series from a personal survival story into a broader exploration of community, politics, and MMO society. It’s a gritty, tactical, and emotionally charged continuation—one that asks more from its protagonist and its reader than most genre fare. Not every gamble pays off, but the series’ commitment to realism and real-world stakes makes it a standout for LitRPG fans tired of “overpowered MCs” and endless leveling.
Conclusion
If you want your LitRPG with more grit than glory, and you’re willing to follow a flawed but stubborn hero through a brutal, bureaucratic world, The Citadel is absolutely worth your time. It may not offer quick wins or easy answers, but it delivers a nuanced, human look at what survival really means—online and off.
Recommended for: Readers who appreciate realism, slow-burn progression, and a more Eastern European “struggle” aesthetic in their LitRPG. Less suited for those who want romance, slapstick, or endless power fantasies.
Essential, Hook, and Thesis
The Citadel is the second book in Alexey Osadchuk’s Mirror World series—a LitRPG saga that refuses to take the easy path. Instead of the usual wish-fulfillment power fantasy, Osadchuk doubles down on what makes his take on VR/MMO storytelling stand out: ordinary people, messy choices, and a protagonist whose drive is anchored in the real world, not just virtual heroics. This book expands the scope and the stakes, moving from mining-and-survival to reputation, clan-building, and the hard grind of staying afloat in an online world that rarely cares if you live or die.
Basic Plot Summary
The story picks up immediately after the events of Project Daily Grind. Oleg—still known as “Goblin” by some, still every bit the outsider—is now tied to the fate of the Maragar Citadel. His job? Work off a crushing loan, secured only for the desperate reason of saving his daughter’s life, by surviving and thriving in a world built to chew up and spit out the weak. Unlike most isekai/MMO heroes, Oleg isn’t here for glory. He’s here because he has no choice.
The book unfolds as a month-long immersion in Mirror World. Oleg is pushed out of his comfort zone—forced to build reputation, handle politics, and adapt to a community’s needs. The Citadel itself becomes a character: battered, undermanned, and a perfect stand-in for the underdog struggle. Oleg’s grind is less about leveling up stats, more about social navigation, alliances, and playing a long game with shifting rules and constant threats.
Praise and Critique
Strong, Grounded Protagonist: Oleg is an unusual LitRPG hero: anxious, tired, middle-aged, and refreshingly believable. His actions—sometimes smart, sometimes hesitant or even cowardly—feel grounded in real life, not just game logic. This “reluctant hero” approach keeps the story relatable and suspenseful.
World-Building and Mechanics: The focus on the Citadel’s defense, clan management, and economic survival adds a layer of realism. There’s less about min-maxing stats and more about community, resourcefulness, and surviving group politics. The grind feels both authentic and exhausting, mirroring the protagonist’s own struggle.
Translation and Writing: While the translation is generally strong, it’s occasionally stilted, and some word choices can feel awkward or overly literal. Still, Osadchuk’s pacing is tight and the atmosphere is immersive. The series’ Russian roots give it a different flavor—bleaker, more cynical, but also more human than many Western LitRPGs.
Character Development: The supporting cast starts to come into focus in this volume, with new faces adding color and stakes. However, Oleg’s agency sometimes takes a hit, as events push him from crisis to crisis and his choices can feel more reactive than proactive.
Criticism—Repetitiveness and Agency: Some readers may find the month-long grind repetitive, and Oleg’s self-doubt or reluctance may become frustrating, especially as plot armor occasionally saves him from his own poor decisions. The lack of closure (this is a set-up book for #3) may leave some unsatisfied, but it undeniably sets the table for bigger things to come.
Criticism—Emotional Range: The book can be emotionally heavy, and Oleg’s constant anxiety, guilt, and self-critique might wear thin for readers seeking more triumph and less survival-mode desperation.
Evaluation
The Citadel successfully transforms the Mirror World series from a personal survival story into a broader exploration of community, politics, and MMO society. It’s a gritty, tactical, and emotionally charged continuation—one that asks more from its protagonist and its reader than most genre fare. Not every gamble pays off, but the series’ commitment to realism and real-world stakes makes it a standout for LitRPG fans tired of “overpowered MCs” and endless leveling.
Conclusion
If you want your LitRPG with more grit than glory, and you’re willing to follow a flawed but stubborn hero through a brutal, bureaucratic world, The Citadel is absolutely worth your time. It may not offer quick wins or easy answers, but it delivers a nuanced, human look at what survival really means—online and off.
Recommended for: Readers who appreciate realism, slow-burn progression, and a more Eastern European “struggle” aesthetic in their LitRPG. Less suited for those who want romance, slapstick, or endless power fantasies.
February 23, 2018
The author fails to tell a complete story, for the second book in a row. This book ends with the MC agreeing to take on a major new role in the online world. Does that sound like it any story lines were resolved? The author does an okay job writing scenes but has no concept how to write a book. I'm a reader, not a gamer, and I can only guess that it is the gamer community giving this book such good reviews because it is a complete waste of time as a book. (The first book was so terrible I never would have read this book except it was available for free).
While the inability to tell a story is this book’s major failing, it has other problems, like the main character being unlikeable. For example: What constitutes a “good guy”? This author and I disagree on this point. The MC gets help from two other players to get to a hard to reach place. At which point the MC goes on alone to the goal. Minutes later the MC receives panicked calls from his party members to come back immediately WHICH HE JUST IGNORES. Of course, this proves to be the correct course since they then end up just hiding for a long period but that doesn’t change the fact that ignoring panicked calls from your party members is a real dick move.
MC also seems just stupid at times. The MC gets a special animal that can’t harm him but the author wastes time telling how the MC is afraid of his own animal anyhow. Apparently the author doesn’t want us to think too highly of his MC? The MC character is also in the game world to make money for his daughter’s surgery but considers just ignoring a free steed? It’s a “bound” item so it can’t be sold but does the MC not understand the advantages of being able to move from place to place faster? (Which, of course, is how the MC ends up using his steed, the author just felt the need to make him look stupid first.) I didn’t take notes as I went so my example here isn’t the full story, but the net impression is this MC is just stumbling from one encounter to another in spite of the fact that he is supposedly in the game to make money.
Bottom line: this book is a complete waste of time, primary because it fails to actually tell a story. Essentially the author has now had a two book lead up to whatever story (if any) he actually wishes to tell.
While the inability to tell a story is this book’s major failing, it has other problems, like the main character being unlikeable. For example: What constitutes a “good guy”? This author and I disagree on this point. The MC gets help from two other players to get to a hard to reach place. At which point the MC goes on alone to the goal. Minutes later the MC receives panicked calls from his party members to come back immediately WHICH HE JUST IGNORES. Of course, this proves to be the correct course since they then end up just hiding for a long period but that doesn’t change the fact that ignoring panicked calls from your party members is a real dick move.
MC also seems just stupid at times. The MC gets a special animal that can’t harm him but the author wastes time telling how the MC is afraid of his own animal anyhow. Apparently the author doesn’t want us to think too highly of his MC? The MC character is also in the game world to make money for his daughter’s surgery but considers just ignoring a free steed? It’s a “bound” item so it can’t be sold but does the MC not understand the advantages of being able to move from place to place faster? (Which, of course, is how the MC ends up using his steed, the author just felt the need to make him look stupid first.) I didn’t take notes as I went so my example here isn’t the full story, but the net impression is this MC is just stumbling from one encounter to another in spite of the fact that he is supposedly in the game to make money.
Bottom line: this book is a complete waste of time, primary because it fails to actually tell a story. Essentially the author has now had a two book lead up to whatever story (if any) he actually wishes to tell.
April 20, 2022
5 That's Human Nature For You Stars
The Citadel is the second book in the Mirror World series by Alexey Osadchuk.
I am flabbergasted at the discrepancies between this and the first book. The author managed to completely shift the feel of the story, for me. These pages are jam-packed with action and adventure. So many mysteries and surprises came out of the woodwork to tantalize the mind. While our little Grinder is about to move up in the world, it is no lie to say he attempted to stick to his "quiet life" plan.
I was honestly hoping for some save to take him out of the reach or influence of some troublesome richies.. I suppose I should have realized the theme of this book does not support easy wins or even miraculous hard fought ones, in all honesty. That it's taken two books for him to finally be forced out of his player accounts limited ability.
Perhaps we will see more of the Guiding Eyes? I get the distinct feeling that this friendly group and Olgerd's previous acquaintances in game are possibility going to step up and side with his new mission.
Finally, I just want to go on record saying that I fully suspect some player trying to combine all the mirrors and bring about untold devastation. Perhaps that d-bag Raven?
The Citadel is the second book in the Mirror World series by Alexey Osadchuk.
I am flabbergasted at the discrepancies between this and the first book. The author managed to completely shift the feel of the story, for me. These pages are jam-packed with action and adventure. So many mysteries and surprises came out of the woodwork to tantalize the mind. While our little Grinder is about to move up in the world, it is no lie to say he attempted to stick to his "quiet life" plan.
I was honestly hoping for some save to take him out of the reach or influence of some troublesome richies.. I suppose I should have realized the theme of this book does not support easy wins or even miraculous hard fought ones, in all honesty. That it's taken two books for him to finally be forced out of his player accounts limited ability.
Perhaps we will see more of the Guiding Eyes? I get the distinct feeling that this friendly group and Olgerd's previous acquaintances in game are possibility going to step up and side with his new mission.
Finally, I just want to go on record saying that I fully suspect some player trying to combine all the mirrors and bring about untold devastation. Perhaps that d-bag Raven?
July 25, 2022
Delving deeper into the game world’s mysteries, what could go wrong
For a level 0 noob Grinder, this world is meant as a workplace not a leisure activity. The grind through resources to earn their wages and work virtually just as humans have in real life to earn enough to feed and care for themselves and their families. Doesn’t seem like a lot to ask from a digital full immersion game world. Sadly the real world matches only too well and the rich continue to try to exploit the poor.
The only question for Oleg is whether he can get enough to save his daughter’s life through the game world as he has ran dry his real world options and is now taking his chances with the online realm’s banks since the money transfers between them once is nearly as good as the other. So now he must raise his reputation in game as well as find permanent employment and finally last 30 days straight without a logout to earn what they need for his daughter Christina’s heart problems. It’s going to be a wild ride as he won’t let anything stop him.
For a level 0 noob Grinder, this world is meant as a workplace not a leisure activity. The grind through resources to earn their wages and work virtually just as humans have in real life to earn enough to feed and care for themselves and their families. Doesn’t seem like a lot to ask from a digital full immersion game world. Sadly the real world matches only too well and the rich continue to try to exploit the poor.
The only question for Oleg is whether he can get enough to save his daughter’s life through the game world as he has ran dry his real world options and is now taking his chances with the online realm’s banks since the money transfers between them once is nearly as good as the other. So now he must raise his reputation in game as well as find permanent employment and finally last 30 days straight without a logout to earn what they need for his daughter Christina’s heart problems. It’s going to be a wild ride as he won’t let anything stop him.
June 13, 2017
More of the same from the first book. This one takes place over the month Olgard spends in the game, set up at the end of book 1. This, in part, detracts a little from the charm of the story, but it also resulted in a smoother narrative so I guess it's a wash.
As for the story, where the first book focused on leveling up his mining skill, the second is all about building reputation with his skills taking a back seat. I was a little disappointed in this, to be honest, as I wanted to see what he could do with high level mining events.
The ending certainly explains a lot, and is a good setup for a change of pace in book 3.
As for the story, where the first book focused on leveling up his mining skill, the second is all about building reputation with his skills taking a back seat. I was a little disappointed in this, to be honest, as I wanted to see what he could do with high level mining events.
The ending certainly explains a lot, and is a good setup for a change of pace in book 3.
April 14, 2020
One of the Best
Mr. Osadchuk is one of the best writers I have read recently in this genre. He keeps the verbiage clean, unlike many other LITRPG writers. He weaves a believable story that incorporates “real world” issues into motivation in the virtual and take the reader on a journey with the main character.
This Mirror World Series is fantastic. He has created intrigue, adventure, in-depth characters, and a main character that reflects the fears of real people.
Well done and I look forward to the next book.
Mr. Osadchuk is one of the best writers I have read recently in this genre. He keeps the verbiage clean, unlike many other LITRPG writers. He weaves a believable story that incorporates “real world” issues into motivation in the virtual and take the reader on a journey with the main character.
This Mirror World Series is fantastic. He has created intrigue, adventure, in-depth characters, and a main character that reflects the fears of real people.
Well done and I look forward to the next book.
November 22, 2020
What is wrong with this main character? He is 40 years old for f*ck's sake, but always act more like a teenager, shaking, cowering towards everything and hiding from every shadow. I mean he even is scared of installing an application in a game! He often
forgets very crucial things and behave in a very stupid way. He is constentanly nagging and whining about everything without even trying to understand them. All in all he is totally pathetic.
forgets very crucial things and behave in a very stupid way. He is constentanly nagging and whining about everything without even trying to understand them. All in all he is totally pathetic.
May 30, 2022
A very different suit of LitRPG
This and the previous book in the series are one of the few VR type LitRPGs that still feels like it has property real life stakes. It's also fun following a non gamer figuring this stuff out and doing well without the common know-it-all expert perspective.
I've read a few of Alexi Osadchuk's books now and he's a real talent in the genre. Looking forward to book 3.
This and the previous book in the series are one of the few VR type LitRPGs that still feels like it has property real life stakes. It's also fun following a non gamer figuring this stuff out and doing well without the common know-it-all expert perspective.
I've read a few of Alexi Osadchuk's books now and he's a real talent in the genre. Looking forward to book 3.
March 19, 2024
This one came very close to earning a 5 star rating and this is a series that has me hooked for sure. In this book the pace slowed down quite a bit and the MC did a lot of 2nd guessing and suddenly became a little dense at times. I also felt like some light plot armor was being being applied but in the end things were properly worked out and setup. Still, having said that I used every opportunity to listen to this one and burned right through it.
October 19, 2017
While I can't compare this to Ready Player One by Ernest Cline, I can say that I read a lot in the genre. Almost everything I can find on Amazon actually. This is the best in the Genre I have read since Ready Player One. I literally threw my money at each sequel, read all three books in just a few days, and have pre-ordered the next.
January 4, 2018
Way too many adjectives, some of which didn’t make sense for the story: “surprisingly” for events that weren’t surprising, ditto for “admittedly”, “mechanically”, and “suddenly”. Maybe something just got lost in translation.
ADMITTEDLY who am I to complain? The story is SURPRISINGLY as addictive as the first book, and I’m definitely reading the third. Hopefully not mechanically.
ADMITTEDLY who am I to complain? The story is SURPRISINGLY as addictive as the first book, and I’m definitely reading the third. Hopefully not mechanically.
August 28, 2019
If I didn’t have work tomorrow my friend..
I’ve got work early tomorrow but I’m downloading the next book as soon as I finish this. I can’t wait to see what curves you’ll throw into the next one. When is his family going to join him!? Every other player seems to have their family in and if that’s not foreshadowing then I don’t know what kind of reader I am.
I’ve got work early tomorrow but I’m downloading the next book as soon as I finish this. I can’t wait to see what curves you’ll throw into the next one. When is his family going to join him!? Every other player seems to have their family in and if that’s not foreshadowing then I don’t know what kind of reader I am.
December 8, 2019
This book continues just after the first book ended, with Olgard spending a whole month in the game, to get a new bank loan. Olgard does his best in every situation, he lands in, which is fun to fallow. I liked this book and will continue on. I wont say much about ending just that it's partly positive one for Olgard's family.
May 18, 2020
The series does follow a lot of similar light novel tropes. The MC being overpowered and escaping from impossible situations but the setting and actions primarily being in a game lends a lot of credibility.
Enjoyed the quest for an Ennen and what the protagonist has to do to maintain status quo.
Looking forward to reading the entire series.
Good Read. Do pick it up.
Enjoyed the quest for an Ennen and what the protagonist has to do to maintain status quo.
Looking forward to reading the entire series.
Good Read. Do pick it up.
November 20, 2020
Not much better than the first book. Honestly the only reason I’m going to keep reading this series is because he will finally be more active in the game.
Story is still all over the place the characters are growing a bit but still seem off. Not sure what I’m expecting for next book but hopefully it’s not as full as the first two.
Story is still all over the place the characters are growing a bit but still seem off. Not sure what I’m expecting for next book but hopefully it’s not as full as the first two.
February 20, 2019
Must read!
I love this series! Very unique take on LitRPG and I love the concept of the Grinder classes. Lot’s of unique, and well considered aspects to the story, class, and leveling systems that all very neatly tie together.
I love this series! Very unique take on LitRPG and I love the concept of the Grinder classes. Lot’s of unique, and well considered aspects to the story, class, and leveling systems that all very neatly tie together.
December 12, 2019
Seems we're going to see some power-creep in this book, but the enemies are still terrifying to Oleg. By the end, we have a better idea of what's going on (maybe), and are ready for the next major step.
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