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Artificial Dream State #1
Spinward
Snow Storm Entertainment presents
SPINWARD
A breakthrough in lucid dream game sensation, immersion and freedom.
Fight, build, explore and conquer to make your mark on the galaxy.
Launching March 2036
Only available on Dream Box
Snow Storm were being uncharacteristically quiet about their new product, only releasing concepts, hints and grandiose claims about it, all that was known is it set in Outer Space, it is skill based and it’s the most immersive game ever created. Opinion was divided, is it vapour-ware, is it over-hyped, is it under-hyped, will it fail to deliver, will it be the best game ever created or will it be the worst game in history. Anticipation was at an all-time high, the streams, boards, vlogs and pages where all buzzing with excitement.
All Su knew is that she really really wanted to play it.
SPINWARD
A breakthrough in lucid dream game sensation, immersion and freedom.
Fight, build, explore and conquer to make your mark on the galaxy.
Launching March 2036
Only available on Dream Box
Snow Storm were being uncharacteristically quiet about their new product, only releasing concepts, hints and grandiose claims about it, all that was known is it set in Outer Space, it is skill based and it’s the most immersive game ever created. Opinion was divided, is it vapour-ware, is it over-hyped, is it under-hyped, will it fail to deliver, will it be the best game ever created or will it be the worst game in history. Anticipation was at an all-time high, the streams, boards, vlogs and pages where all buzzing with excitement.
All Su knew is that she really really wanted to play it.
- GenresScience Fiction
329 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 19, 2016
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February 23, 2017
The start was awful but turned strong
The start of the book was filled with way too much millennial BS but that went away quickly and it became a interesting book with great character building. There was a missed opportunity for a Zelda reference when the main was given her first weapon.
The start of the book was filled with way too much millennial BS but that went away quickly and it became a interesting book with great character building. There was a missed opportunity for a Zelda reference when the main was given her first weapon.
November 8, 2016
Hysterical
I laughed my way through this book, the characters just seem to constantly get into and out of situations with a lot of luck. The main character left me laughing along with the robot. Good read hope to see more from this author
I laughed my way through this book, the characters just seem to constantly get into and out of situations with a lot of luck. The main character left me laughing along with the robot. Good read hope to see more from this author
June 22, 2017
As others have noted, the editing on this one is very, VERY rough, so if you're a stickler for grammar/spelling you might want to give it a miss.
That would be a shame though, because it's really, really, really good. The main character in particular, Su/Cal, is strong, funny and absolutely charming, and the dialogue is great. It also spends some time on Su's life outside the game, which I think really rounds out the story and is missing from a lot of LitRPG. It ends abruptly, but that's pretty clearly because it's only the first part of the story. So bring on the sequel!
That would be a shame though, because it's really, really, really good. The main character in particular, Su/Cal, is strong, funny and absolutely charming, and the dialogue is great. It also spends some time on Su's life outside the game, which I think really rounds out the story and is missing from a lot of LitRPG. It ends abruptly, but that's pretty clearly because it's only the first part of the story. So bring on the sequel!
February 25, 2017
Decent read.
Intriguing read. I love the skill system, perfect practice makes perfect! Also love the fact that unlike some other books I've read recently, the MC has to work for her rewards. She combines intelligence and the use of her surroundings to great effect. Lost a star for the multitude of typos. Everything else was great just needs a little proof reading. Words missing here, letters and apostrophes missing there. Otherwise, fun read and wholly recommended.
Intriguing read. I love the skill system, perfect practice makes perfect! Also love the fact that unlike some other books I've read recently, the MC has to work for her rewards. She combines intelligence and the use of her surroundings to great effect. Lost a star for the multitude of typos. Everything else was great just needs a little proof reading. Words missing here, letters and apostrophes missing there. Otherwise, fun read and wholly recommended.
September 20, 2021
Great Story
Great story and some good new ideas mixed up with some old school fun. Loved the Firefly reference. Others have pointed out some problems and I'll just reiterate that if it had been my book, I would have been sure it had been edited for errors. Many times it felt like a poor translation from a foreign language. Worth reading however. Looking forward to a second attempt.
Great story and some good new ideas mixed up with some old school fun. Loved the Firefly reference. Others have pointed out some problems and I'll just reiterate that if it had been my book, I would have been sure it had been edited for errors. Many times it felt like a poor translation from a foreign language. Worth reading however. Looking forward to a second attempt.
October 9, 2017
This was a really fun LitRPG. It did suffer from a lot of grammar/spelling/formating/etc.. type mistakes. The story was casual and the plot was basically non-existent. Spinward is mostly fueled by fun characters having various video game shenanigans.
March 23, 2018
Enjoyable read. Would like to read the next book if there is one. The two main protagonists are female, I suspect the author is also. C’mon, use your first name instead of initials..I don’t appreciate the subterfuge and manipulation. Terrible grammar, spelling, and it seems zero editing.
September 23, 2017
I really liked this
I really liked this book. It's a really good space themed LITRPG. I highly recommend this and looking forward for more.
I really liked this book. It's a really good space themed LITRPG. I highly recommend this and looking forward for more.
October 13, 2017
Good story, bad editing..
Really liked the story, but the book definitely needs editing. :) While I am able to easily overlook the errors a lot of people would be bothered by them.
Really liked the story, but the book definitely needs editing. :) While I am able to easily overlook the errors a lot of people would be bothered by them.
June 10, 2018
I'm not sure why I finished this book--nothing really ever happens
June 25, 2019
Loved the book,hated the cliff hanger and I want a sequel but other then that the part with the panther her reason for not killing it didnt make sense
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August 18, 2019
An entertaining light novel, and a good first effort from the author.
August 28, 2016
Fun Space Opera LitRPG
Had a blast reading this fun new space opera LitRPG novel! Had a great pair of female protagonists, the MC was definitely someone whose head I thoroughly enjoyed being in. Many laughs, lots of great sci-fi geek Easter eggs and just an all around fun read.
I will say it was a bit of a slow burn though so be prepared for that, no immediate OP characters. This part of the story arc focuses on the beginning area of the game world and leaves plenty of room for future growth and adventures.
Very much looking forward to the next book in the series. :)
Had a blast reading this fun new space opera LitRPG novel! Had a great pair of female protagonists, the MC was definitely someone whose head I thoroughly enjoyed being in. Many laughs, lots of great sci-fi geek Easter eggs and just an all around fun read.
I will say it was a bit of a slow burn though so be prepared for that, no immediate OP characters. This part of the story arc focuses on the beginning area of the game world and leaves plenty of room for future growth and adventures.
Very much looking forward to the next book in the series. :)
January 26, 2017
Diamond in the rough
Oh my dear author, there is a place, their is a people. And using them both rather interchangeably and frequently in the same sentence? Please, your story is very good, your editing not so much. Please do better. Loads of dropped words, Yoda speak and rather terrible grammar skills can make this rather difficult at times. I love the characters, excellent development btw, and two of the more likable characters I've run in to lately. And femalish as well, well done indeed. I'll be looking for a sequel!
Oh my dear author, there is a place, their is a people. And using them both rather interchangeably and frequently in the same sentence? Please, your story is very good, your editing not so much. Please do better. Loads of dropped words, Yoda speak and rather terrible grammar skills can make this rather difficult at times. I love the characters, excellent development btw, and two of the more likable characters I've run in to lately. And femalish as well, well done indeed. I'll be looking for a sequel!
August 27, 2016
Takes a couple chapters
Started reading this story lightly the first few chapters put me of the world building started of slow and the writer got a little to detailed with certain things that pulled me out of my immersion but once I got deeper into the story and around the time of the roach boss the story kicked in. I love the light nerd subtly and both characters are great. I'm looking forward to more dungeon crawling with killer air though . Ill be waiting for part 2.
Started reading this story lightly the first few chapters put me of the world building started of slow and the writer got a little to detailed with certain things that pulled me out of my immersion but once I got deeper into the story and around the time of the roach boss the story kicked in. I love the light nerd subtly and both characters are great. I'm looking forward to more dungeon crawling with killer air though . Ill be waiting for part 2.
August 21, 2016
Loved the story
This book needs a good editor. However the storyline makes up for it. This is one of the best plot and story wise. The main character is a tough as nails kinda girl, and while she gets some good items she isn't suddenly OP. She still has to work for everything she gets.
I loved this story and will be looking for book two.
This book needs a good editor. However the storyline makes up for it. This is one of the best plot and story wise. The main character is a tough as nails kinda girl, and while she gets some good items she isn't suddenly OP. She still has to work for everything she gets.
I loved this story and will be looking for book two.
September 24, 2016
A fun read with a nice VR game concept, both the method and the background, which has lot of 60-80's music references and plenty of 1980-2010's pop culture references.
Would have given it a 5 start rating, but found a few typos and a lot of grammar issues, the latter of which distracted from the story and reading flow. Still, you should easily give it a shot if you like LitRPGs.
Would have given it a 5 start rating, but found a few typos and a lot of grammar issues, the latter of which distracted from the story and reading flow. Still, you should easily give it a shot if you like LitRPGs.
August 25, 2016
Girls just want to have fun, and shoot things with big guns.
I enjoyed the novel. Some areas could use a bit more editing. I'd definitely read more from this author. The game mechanics took a back seat to the story, which was great.
I enjoyed the novel. Some areas could use a bit more editing. I'd definitely read more from this author. The game mechanics took a back seat to the story, which was great.
September 12, 2016
A very enjoyable read
The authors style and UK English can be a little confusing, but this was a great book. I read it in just a few days and have added the author to my watch list. I hope there is a sequel.
The authors style and UK English can be a little confusing, but this was a great book. I read it in just a few days and have added the author to my watch list. I hope there is a sequel.
August 22, 2016
Good litrpg
Was a good space litrpg. I had fun reading this book. I hope to find more books from this author.
Was a good space litrpg. I had fun reading this book. I hope to find more books from this author.
September 5, 2016
A well written LitRPG
I enjoyed this book. I would purchase a sequel. LitRPG's well written are hard to find. +1 for a decent female protagonist.
I enjoyed this book. I would purchase a sequel. LitRPG's well written are hard to find. +1 for a decent female protagonist.
September 6, 2016
Good read
Strong and funny female lead, has everything you would expect from a little. Many writing errors but readable and understandable.
Strong and funny female lead, has everything you would expect from a little. Many writing errors but readable and understandable.
September 19, 2016
Great fun
A worthy new addition to the litrpg genre, Spinward is a lot of fun and a great start to what I hope will be a lengthy series!
A worthy new addition to the litrpg genre, Spinward is a lot of fun and a great start to what I hope will be a lengthy series!
December 6, 2016
Fun but distracting
Enjoyed the Action but found spelling and grammar distracting. It starts off rough but gets better as the book progresses...
Enjoyed the Action but found spelling and grammar distracting. It starts off rough but gets better as the book progresses...
April 13, 2017
Marked down for the absolutely terrible English .. good story, enjoyable, light .. but really ? Proof reading please ..
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