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Eden's Gate #2
The Sparrow
After accepting the fact that he will never know his old reality again, Gunnar looks forward toward building a new life inside Eden's Gate.
It's time to form a guild, gather resources, and earn the acceptance of the Edgewood inhabitants.
If only things were that easy...
The dark elves aren't thrilled about having humans in Edgewood, the mine isn't vacant, and you can't form a guild without at least a few guild mates.
Will Gunnar pursue Adeelee? Is Rachel still out there somewhere? And who is Jax exactly? Could he really be a Sparrow?
It's time to form a guild, gather resources, and earn the acceptance of the Edgewood inhabitants.
If only things were that easy...
The dark elves aren't thrilled about having humans in Edgewood, the mine isn't vacant, and you can't form a guild without at least a few guild mates.
Will Gunnar pursue Adeelee? Is Rachel still out there somewhere? And who is Jax exactly? Could he really be a Sparrow?
428 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 31, 2017
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July 22, 2018
Well, things have not gone as planned. Our heroes are facing forming a Guild and of course there's the problem of finding Jax...I mean she's probably somewhere, in the world. Of course this is a very large world.
And then there's the problem of who is and who isn't a Sparrow...and who's trying to kill our hero.
Okay so I read this a while back, I finished it a while back and now the next is out! So I need to get back to reading the books I have started so I can get back to this series.
Enjoy.
And then there's the problem of who is and who isn't a Sparrow...and who's trying to kill our hero.
Okay so I read this a while back, I finished it a while back and now the next is out! So I need to get back to reading the books I have started so I can get back to this series.
Enjoy.
May 6, 2022
LitRPG goodness. You either know and love it or you don't.
In my case, this is a pretty faithful representation of the Elder Scrolls worldbuilding, letting us enjoy a quite varied and random skillset whenever we like. It's all good.
The second book is interesting because we get to do a little Riften action with the Nightingales. Or rather, Sparrow. :) I loved the storylines there and here.
Not high literature by any stretch, it's still very enjoyable for us little niche creatures. :)
In my case, this is a pretty faithful representation of the Elder Scrolls worldbuilding, letting us enjoy a quite varied and random skillset whenever we like. It's all good.
The second book is interesting because we get to do a little Riften action with the Nightingales. Or rather, Sparrow. :) I loved the storylines there and here.
Not high literature by any stretch, it's still very enjoyable for us little niche creatures. :)
July 23, 2022
Gunnar's becoming a better character. He's not a complete noob and he actually cares about the world he's in and the people around him. Part of me is glad he's not OP, but I also kinda wish his progression was a tad faster. Meh... can't have it all, I s'pose.
June 27, 2017
Hire an editor.
Its a good book. My problem with it is the shear number of errors. Pay some English teacher a few bucks to proof read it; before you publish your next book. OTHERWISE, fun and imaginative.
Its a good book. My problem with it is the shear number of errors. Pay some English teacher a few bucks to proof read it; before you publish your next book. OTHERWISE, fun and imaginative.
July 22, 2018
Rating 3.5 stars
Another Lit RPG book. I do like the genre. I had just finished reading The Land: Predators which I thought was a much better book, and the narrator of the audiobook was awesome! This book is okay. Since I like the genre it would take a lot for me not to like this book. If you are into LitRPG, I would give this one a chance. If you aren't, this probably isn't the book that will get you into the genre. It is somewhat basic. Book 2 in the series is just a continuation of Gunnars story. He is trying to level, trying to build a guild, and still learning how this world works. There weren't many plot twists but we do find out more about Jax and the sparrows. Everything else is just about living in the world. While not the best LitRPG book I have read, I still liked it and have already started the next book in the series.
Another Lit RPG book. I do like the genre. I had just finished reading The Land: Predators which I thought was a much better book, and the narrator of the audiobook was awesome! This book is okay. Since I like the genre it would take a lot for me not to like this book. If you are into LitRPG, I would give this one a chance. If you aren't, this probably isn't the book that will get you into the genre. It is somewhat basic. Book 2 in the series is just a continuation of Gunnars story. He is trying to level, trying to build a guild, and still learning how this world works. There weren't many plot twists but we do find out more about Jax and the sparrows. Everything else is just about living in the world. While not the best LitRPG book I have read, I still liked it and have already started the next book in the series.
April 16, 2018
Nothing happens of note or importance. Sure characters do things, but there is no overarching reason other than these vague future goals. But when you are trying to hold a reader's interest with promises about how strong the MC is going to be years from now but after two books only 14 days have passed, at least I feel my interest waning. Why do I care that he grabbed 3 pieces of hardtack and a handful of grass when the only purpose is so that he can eat it. Sure the MC has to eat, but why do I have to know his supply list for every meal? Get on to something of note.
The characters are all boring and have no value to them besides the princess. She is probably the only character that I would actually care about if she died, but then I would just stop reading.
In barely over one week the MC had already forgotten that he has a girlfriend in the real world and consigned himself to get a replacement and his actions are becoming increasingly immature. I actually feel bad for elf princess as the plot demands that she slowly fall for him even though her upbringing and rank should in reality make him pitiably repugnant in her eyes. Maybe that's what the author thinks is going on, but there isn't any hint that she is falling for him out of pity, more so honest infatuation.
Vocabulary is still slightly off in this book, with the author using words like "unleash my grip" instead of "release my grip". I will forgive this if English isn't the author's first language, but it doesn't remove the fact that these are still writing errors that should have been found by the editor. Also it seems that the author never actually read the final version of the book out loud as there are a few scene continuity issues: characters saying "again" when there was never a first time or narrative exposition repeating itself.
Overall there was just nothing to this book. Thinking hard, there was not a single scene that I actually enjoyed or thought was well written in its entirety. It feels like this book only exists as an exposition dump to push aside trailing ends from the first book and give away the plot for the third, which I don't think I will be reading.
The characters are all boring and have no value to them besides the princess. She is probably the only character that I would actually care about if she died, but then I would just stop reading.
In barely over one week the MC had already forgotten that he has a girlfriend in the real world and consigned himself to get a replacement and his actions are becoming increasingly immature. I actually feel bad for elf princess as the plot demands that she slowly fall for him even though her upbringing and rank should in reality make him pitiably repugnant in her eyes. Maybe that's what the author thinks is going on, but there isn't any hint that she is falling for him out of pity, more so honest infatuation.
Vocabulary is still slightly off in this book, with the author using words like "unleash my grip" instead of "release my grip". I will forgive this if English isn't the author's first language, but it doesn't remove the fact that these are still writing errors that should have been found by the editor. Also it seems that the author never actually read the final version of the book out loud as there are a few scene continuity issues: characters saying "again" when there was never a first time or narrative exposition repeating itself.
Overall there was just nothing to this book. Thinking hard, there was not a single scene that I actually enjoyed or thought was well written in its entirety. It feels like this book only exists as an exposition dump to push aside trailing ends from the first book and give away the plot for the third, which I don't think I will be reading.
November 22, 2018
* * * *
4 / 5
~mini review~
The Sparrow is a fun little continuation of Eden's Gate: The Reborn. Now Gunnar Long is in Eden's Gate to stay, he has to figure out what exactly to do with his whole new virtual life! This includes stopping some big ol' war, the introduction of the dark elves, and Gunnar's quest to found a guild and find a family. Still not a big fan of his lusting after the elf princess, considering he only last saw his girlfriend a week ago!
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4 / 5
~mini review~
The Sparrow is a fun little continuation of Eden's Gate: The Reborn. Now Gunnar Long is in Eden's Gate to stay, he has to figure out what exactly to do with his whole new virtual life! This includes stopping some big ol' war, the introduction of the dark elves, and Gunnar's quest to found a guild and find a family. Still not a big fan of his lusting after the elf princess, considering he only last saw his girlfriend a week ago!
Read my proper reviews over at my blog: http://atlasrisingbooks.wordpress.com
July 3, 2018
Enjoyable
Fully finished characters, an interesting storyline, and enough twists and turns to keep you reading -- its definitely a good book. Enjoyable, light, fun. Just what I wanted.
Fully finished characters, an interesting storyline, and enough twists and turns to keep you reading -- its definitely a good book. Enjoyable, light, fun. Just what I wanted.
March 10, 2019
So book two has more story and new characters. But holy moly it sets you up for an action-packed scene in the next book. The cliff hanger made me want to stay up and read book three right away! I recommend this story.
April 10, 2024
Better than the first
I still dislike the High Elves and really look forward to seeing someone who refuses to bow to them while having the powers to do that. The MC is better but I still think he is stupid and doesn't ask enough questions and is so naive about certain situations.
I still dislike the High Elves and really look forward to seeing someone who refuses to bow to them while having the powers to do that. The MC is better but I still think he is stupid and doesn't ask enough questions and is so naive about certain situations.
June 8, 2021
Enjoyable! A bit better than the first book. Onward!
December 26, 2018
well written but no spark
The series is well written but I found myself 3/4 of the way through the book and still waiting for the big problem to arise. I like this series compared to others, but it feels like there's no risks for Gunnar. Ed just needs to turn the dial up a notch. Since he loves games; this book feels like candy crush versus warcraft. Still enjoyable but lacking the risks.
The series is well written but I found myself 3/4 of the way through the book and still waiting for the big problem to arise. I like this series compared to others, but it feels like there's no risks for Gunnar. Ed just needs to turn the dial up a notch. Since he loves games; this book feels like candy crush versus warcraft. Still enjoyable but lacking the risks.
June 25, 2022
Believe it or not, this second volume of an isekai-fantasy VRMMORPG (Virtual Reality Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game) novel series, starts with sex. It's as if the author did not have the courage to end the first volume, and placed it here as a foregone conclusion. Well, it could have been less than love and more than sex, between the main character, Gunnar, and an elf princess, Adeelee, with double "ee's" and not necessarily double "dd's"...although she is supposed to be beautiful.
This second volume is all over the place and the main plot arcs are nowhere to be seen. Gunnar starts a store for the dark elves at his home, but doesn't have enough investment capital to make it work, then the first thing he does is leave his new store to try to make it happen with the elven princess. Then they both try to figure out what happened to Jax. Then at the end, there is kind of a cliff-hanger ending having to do with the main objective of Gunnar in this Eden's Gate game. But wait, did he already forget about that objective? Did the author? Is it really important or relevant to the story by this point? Not really.
This second volume has 300+ pages, with 30 chapters, so about 10+ pages a chapter (barely any character or world development) just nonsensical action and adventure...If Gunnar was a pro-gamer in his last life, the author doesn't really write it as such. A total novice, looking more like a chicken without his head (the upper one, cause the lower one seems to be guiding him alright).
Series so far has 7 volumes, but is not going anywhere. It's as if the author is not really a gamer, or not really a writer, or has no idea that books have plots and themes and character and world development to make them interesting and entertaining to read... So maybe the main character is a pro-gamer but the author is the novice (noob)???
This volume has 100+ pages less than the first one. Nothing interesting or fun here.
This second volume is all over the place and the main plot arcs are nowhere to be seen. Gunnar starts a store for the dark elves at his home, but doesn't have enough investment capital to make it work, then the first thing he does is leave his new store to try to make it happen with the elven princess. Then they both try to figure out what happened to Jax. Then at the end, there is kind of a cliff-hanger ending having to do with the main objective of Gunnar in this Eden's Gate game. But wait, did he already forget about that objective? Did the author? Is it really important or relevant to the story by this point? Not really.
This second volume has 300+ pages, with 30 chapters, so about 10+ pages a chapter (barely any character or world development) just nonsensical action and adventure...If Gunnar was a pro-gamer in his last life, the author doesn't really write it as such. A total novice, looking more like a chicken without his head (the upper one, cause the lower one seems to be guiding him alright).
Series so far has 7 volumes, but is not going anywhere. It's as if the author is not really a gamer, or not really a writer, or has no idea that books have plots and themes and character and world development to make them interesting and entertaining to read... So maybe the main character is a pro-gamer but the author is the novice (noob)???
This volume has 100+ pages less than the first one. Nothing interesting or fun here.
July 13, 2017
A nice continuation of Book 1. Quite a few things happen, but what I felt was missing is Gunnar's development between the main adventures.
It made the pace of the book feel rushed, like the main character was rushing from place to place.
If he stopped to grind some XP, explore an area, level up a few times, develop his housing, improve on his skills, etc, between each adventure event, it would have made for a more natural (and more enjoyable) feel to the book. It would also give a bigger feeling of progression.
Even his money problems would have disappeared if he spent a few weeks doing quests and looting mobs.
On the technical front, there are maybe a dozen grammar mistakes, most of which seemed to be using an adjective when an adverb should be used, but nothing that would make the reading irritating.
Overall it is an enjoyable book and I will definitely read the next one.
It made the pace of the book feel rushed, like the main character was rushing from place to place.
If he stopped to grind some XP, explore an area, level up a few times, develop his housing, improve on his skills, etc, between each adventure event, it would have made for a more natural (and more enjoyable) feel to the book. It would also give a bigger feeling of progression.
Even his money problems would have disappeared if he spent a few weeks doing quests and looting mobs.
On the technical front, there are maybe a dozen grammar mistakes, most of which seemed to be using an adjective when an adverb should be used, but nothing that would make the reading irritating.
Overall it is an enjoyable book and I will definitely read the next one.
June 10, 2017
Quick read, Inwas done in a few hours. Gunnar the main character is likeable and mildly flawed. The over arc about the VR mmporg that Gunnar is trapped in is entertaining and does not interfere with Gunnar's tale. Gunnaris a twenry something grocerry clerk from L.A. who finds himmself trapped in Virtual fantasy game world after everyone who logged in on launch day is killed by the hardware as the games creator sends a kill code to everyone's earth bound bodies. The new arrivals to "Edens Gate" find that their ills have been cured, their deformities repaired, and their old age regressed. These "reborn" must now find their way through a world 10 times the size of earth. Whether they are good, evil, or neutral will be laid out throughout the story.
August 8, 2017
Sorry, your princess is in another Castle
With the world and it's rules established in book, the series picks up with the RPG elements from mini-games to quests.
I think this one is a bit better then book 1 actually, it keeps everything simple and direct but never boring, also the characters are colourful so you get invested in them.
I'm not sure I liked the "I'm on a quest to find my girlfriend" part of it though, it does take a backseat to everything else which is why every time the MC muses on it and his love of Rachael.... in comparison to not one but TWO elven women, it just feels forced.
With the world and it's rules established in book, the series picks up with the RPG elements from mini-games to quests.
I think this one is a bit better then book 1 actually, it keeps everything simple and direct but never boring, also the characters are colourful so you get invested in them.
I'm not sure I liked the "I'm on a quest to find my girlfriend" part of it though, it does take a backseat to everything else which is why every time the MC muses on it and his love of Rachael.... in comparison to not one but TWO elven women, it just feels forced.
January 4, 2018
Good follow up to the first one. Still not a fan of the main character but the mythology of this world that the author created is great. Everything happens quickly, so it would be nice in the future if things were more drawn out. We are in Book 2 and only 2-3 weeks have passed since the start of Book 1. It would also be interesting to get some POV's from other characters to gain more information. There is a lot of room in this series. Given how large the world is, the author can easily make this into a 10+ book series.
July 20, 2017
A fun ride
Gunnar Long is what a typical male mom rpg player would be in real life. Shy, self reflecting and marginally ambitious. I feel he can connect to a lot of readers, largely because he isn't some bad ass or super hero. He's just a regular guy learning to cope with his new surroundings and lifestyle. The supporting characters help move along the story and don't just become afterthoughts. I would like to see more action but that's because I love blood and guts. All in all, I recommend the read.
Gunnar Long is what a typical male mom rpg player would be in real life. Shy, self reflecting and marginally ambitious. I feel he can connect to a lot of readers, largely because he isn't some bad ass or super hero. He's just a regular guy learning to cope with his new surroundings and lifestyle. The supporting characters help move along the story and don't just become afterthoughts. I would like to see more action but that's because I love blood and guts. All in all, I recommend the read.
May 21, 2018
Where's this all going?
Interesting second book, nicely set up if bitty storyline. The focus being on setting up the guild more than anything. It will be interesting to see what happens next, the earth events were expected but add depth to where things are heading.
I lost a bit of interest with the Sparrow set up as it could of been interesting but seemed a bit rushed ...maybe more will happen with Max later, I would expect so. Otherwise the Npc characters are all more interesting than the other players so far.
Interesting second book, nicely set up if bitty storyline. The focus being on setting up the guild more than anything. It will be interesting to see what happens next, the earth events were expected but add depth to where things are heading.
I lost a bit of interest with the Sparrow set up as it could of been interesting but seemed a bit rushed ...maybe more will happen with Max later, I would expect so. Otherwise the Npc characters are all more interesting than the other players so far.
July 7, 2017
Weaker, but better
While the first book was all about trying to survive on ones' own, this one is about having the friends and the trust to make great things happen.
The story is weaker on several aspects, less dramatic and touching than the first book, but with how Gunnar has gotten through every challenges so far, it's probable that he and his mysteriously two dimensional entourages can develop further.
While the first book was all about trying to survive on ones' own, this one is about having the friends and the trust to make great things happen.
The story is weaker on several aspects, less dramatic and touching than the first book, but with how Gunnar has gotten through every challenges so far, it's probable that he and his mysteriously two dimensional entourages can develop further.
July 13, 2017
Fun
I had so much fun reading both books. Being a gamer myself for many years it brought memories and it really felt like I was inside the game! Loved all the characters and how Gunnar doesn't do the right thing always. Can't wait to see what he does when he learns what Ray Ray (Rachel) is up to. That was a good twist and a good end of book 2. When will book 3 be out? Hopefully soon!
I had so much fun reading both books. Being a gamer myself for many years it brought memories and it really felt like I was inside the game! Loved all the characters and how Gunnar doesn't do the right thing always. Can't wait to see what he does when he learns what Ray Ray (Rachel) is up to. That was a good twist and a good end of book 2. When will book 3 be out? Hopefully soon!
November 22, 2017
Pretty good installment in the series. Develops the story further, gives us some insight into several characters, shows some decent character growth, and even gives us a glimpse at the end of what might be in store for our hero, and one of his main reasons for entering the game.
Definitely reading the next one in the series, and looking forward to what it reveals about our hero, and the rather startling conclusion to this book.
Definitely reading the next one in the series, and looking forward to what it reveals about our hero, and the rather startling conclusion to this book.
March 8, 2018
oooOOOooo, that ending!
1 star knocked off the score due to minor spelling/grammer issues that should have been caught during editing.
Also, the issue with the character stats is really annoying. Tiny images do not display properly on a standard Kindle screen. The information contained in those, really should be typed out in the same way as item descriptions and monster stats, so they're legible to the reader.
¯\_(シ)_/¯
1 star knocked off the score due to minor spelling/grammer issues that should have been caught during editing.
Also, the issue with the character stats is really annoying. Tiny images do not display properly on a standard Kindle screen. The information contained in those, really should be typed out in the same way as item descriptions and monster stats, so they're legible to the reader.
¯\_(シ)_/¯
November 19, 2022
Good LitRPG series start
A nice LitRPG series. This first book starts up the main character Gunner. In a twist of deception the game designer traps 5 million people in his MMO by killing their bodies.
This book goes along with Gunner who was catching a few minutes in the game when it went live (dead?). Now stuck forever in the game Gunner realizes actions have consequences
I liked the premise here and overall the story. I'll be reading for a while.
A nice LitRPG series. This first book starts up the main character Gunner. In a twist of deception the game designer traps 5 million people in his MMO by killing their bodies.
This book goes along with Gunner who was catching a few minutes in the game when it went live (dead?). Now stuck forever in the game Gunner realizes actions have consequences
I liked the premise here and overall the story. I'll be reading for a while.
November 25, 2022
Od kníh tohto žánru netreba čakať prevratné dejové perly a aj v tomto prípade nebol prvý diel príliš inovatívny. S tým už ale pristupujem ku každej. V tomto prípade však nefunguje ani to, čo robí knihu špeciálnou - RPG. Ten "herný" mechanizmus je tak veľmi jednoduchý, že sa k nemu v podstate ani nedostaneme a vývoj postavy, ktorý jediný predstavuje akúsi gradáciu, je minimálny. Ešte jednému dielu dám šancu...
June 2, 2017
Good second book
The telling will be how books three and four hold up. Lots of good series have been let down at this stage and have a hard time recovering.
However I think this series just might have what it takes to be enjoyable for many more books to come.
I recommend this book as a worthy read.
The telling will be how books three and four hold up. Lots of good series have been let down at this stage and have a hard time recovering.
However I think this series just might have what it takes to be enjoyable for many more books to come.
I recommend this book as a worthy read.
June 3, 2017
A good read
Edens gate is a little slower paced than most litrpgs but honestly that's not a bad thing. It's enjoyable to watch a character progress at less than an Astronomical rate. It feels more "realistic". The characters are solid and the pacing is right. I look forward to the next iteration.
Edens gate is a little slower paced than most litrpgs but honestly that's not a bad thing. It's enjoyable to watch a character progress at less than an Astronomical rate. It feels more "realistic". The characters are solid and the pacing is right. I look forward to the next iteration.
December 30, 2017
5 fricken stars
Wow. Great story development. I would like to see a bit more sex though :) comeon he has cash and willing women. You know he would try it out.
The princess romance is a bit weird. No way she could go for him. Now the dark elf. Nice.
Unity. Wow. Great Story that.
Wow. Great story development. I would like to see a bit more sex though :) comeon he has cash and willing women. You know he would try it out.
The princess romance is a bit weird. No way she could go for him. Now the dark elf. Nice.
Unity. Wow. Great Story that.
September 21, 2018
Gunnar works at fitting in to his new environment, and finding allies.
Still think this is a generally well-written and enjoyable litrpg. Gunnar is neither some evil genius nor is he some powerful force for righteousness and good. He's just a dude. He makes some dumb mistakes - some that happen in a page, some you can see him building up to through the book.
Still think this is a generally well-written and enjoyable litrpg. Gunnar is neither some evil genius nor is he some powerful force for righteousness and good. He's just a dude. He makes some dumb mistakes - some that happen in a page, some you can see him building up to through the book.
October 1, 2018
Good follow up
Like this series a lot. This book has more moral and character building just like the first. The MC is an imperfect person evolving along with this new world. Should be some fun watching him grow and expand in the upcoming books. Seems multiple plot lines we are starting to open up paving the way for some good fun..... And LOOT!
Like this series a lot. This book has more moral and character building just like the first. The MC is an imperfect person evolving along with this new world. Should be some fun watching him grow and expand in the upcoming books. Seems multiple plot lines we are starting to open up paving the way for some good fun..... And LOOT!
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