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Desire #1
Desire, Volume 1
A mysterious entity decides to bestow certain individuals with a powerful tattoo. With it, anything becomes possible. The world is changing... and it has yet to be determined if it is for better or worse.
Two friends who grew up together, Ace and Vincent, decide to use the tattoo to do what they always dreamed of.
Two friends who grew up together, Ace and Vincent, decide to use the tattoo to do what they always dreamed of.
212 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 21, 2018
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February 22, 2024
I never would have guessed this was the author of the Towers of Heaven series if I hadn't just looked it up. And published only a year before, too! This story is so much less polished. And the events and interactions so much less mature. Ace and Vincent are barely cardboard as far as characterization goes and the plot involves good guys vs. moustache-twirling bad guys with zero in-between. Zero.
That isn't to say I didn't enjoy it. Just that I did so knowing this wasn't that great and that I was completely indulging my taste for unashamed power fantasy. Ace and Vincent tear the countryside apart and are having fun doing it. There isn't anything overt that makes them special, but I didn't care because they were just fun. Which made the PoV shifts particularly disappointing, but I'd expect that for someone with this little control over plot and character.
And I should probably mention the number one strength of the story (besides leaning into the power fantasy). This has a great pace with a great mix of battle and building and small moments of easy banter.
It was fun enough that I'm going to give it 3½ stars that I'm actually going to round up. But seriously, this isn't an actual endorsement for anyone who doesn't share my taste for unashamed power fantasy. If you're going to look for a plot that makes sense or deep characters you aren't going to find it here.
A note about Chaste: Ace has a girlfriend and they are definitely having sex. But we don't see any of the intimacy on-page. Indeed, their relationship is as shallow as every other aspect of character in this story.
That isn't to say I didn't enjoy it. Just that I did so knowing this wasn't that great and that I was completely indulging my taste for unashamed power fantasy. Ace and Vincent tear the countryside apart and are having fun doing it. There isn't anything overt that makes them special, but I didn't care because they were just fun. Which made the PoV shifts particularly disappointing, but I'd expect that for someone with this little control over plot and character.
And I should probably mention the number one strength of the story (besides leaning into the power fantasy). This has a great pace with a great mix of battle and building and small moments of easy banter.
It was fun enough that I'm going to give it 3½ stars that I'm actually going to round up. But seriously, this isn't an actual endorsement for anyone who doesn't share my taste for unashamed power fantasy. If you're going to look for a plot that makes sense or deep characters you aren't going to find it here.
A note about Chaste: Ace has a girlfriend and they are definitely having sex. But we don't see any of the intimacy on-page. Indeed, their relationship is as shallow as every other aspect of character in this story.
November 16, 2020
Rating 3.0 stars
I am having trouble coming up with a way to describe this book. It was okay and also a disappointment at the same time. I wanted more from the author of the Towers of Heaven series but I also understand that this is likely his earlier work and he needed time to grow. The story follows 2 friends Ace and Vincent. The world suddenly changes for them when they wake up with a tattoo on their hand which allows them access to a game like world. They have stats, quests, etc. They live in the real world but when they do quests they are transported to another dimension. They find that the gear they have can also be brought back to the real world and they aren't they only ones with a tattoo. Some douche bags decided it would be fun to purchase zombies and bring them into the real world. Another asshole decided to purchase a dungeon and set it loose to produce monsters in the real world. Ace and Vincent level up, gain power and build a town to protect the world. I find it hard to say that I really liked this story, it would be more accurate to say I didn't dislike the story. The dialogue was simple, I didn't feel any connection to any of the characters. I did like the type of abilities that were explained but I wanted a little more. There wasn't anything I hated about this book, I just felt that everything was just okay. I am not quite sure if I will be reading the next one.
I am having trouble coming up with a way to describe this book. It was okay and also a disappointment at the same time. I wanted more from the author of the Towers of Heaven series but I also understand that this is likely his earlier work and he needed time to grow. The story follows 2 friends Ace and Vincent. The world suddenly changes for them when they wake up with a tattoo on their hand which allows them access to a game like world. They have stats, quests, etc. They live in the real world but when they do quests they are transported to another dimension. They find that the gear they have can also be brought back to the real world and they aren't they only ones with a tattoo. Some douche bags decided it would be fun to purchase zombies and bring them into the real world. Another asshole decided to purchase a dungeon and set it loose to produce monsters in the real world. Ace and Vincent level up, gain power and build a town to protect the world. I find it hard to say that I really liked this story, it would be more accurate to say I didn't dislike the story. The dialogue was simple, I didn't feel any connection to any of the characters. I did like the type of abilities that were explained but I wanted a little more. There wasn't anything I hated about this book, I just felt that everything was just okay. I am not quite sure if I will be reading the next one.
July 9, 2019
Woof.
Okay, I won't pile on and pick it apart. But jeepers.
Listened to the audiobook. The narrator...holy cow. Just not good. Like, I don't like some of the well known guys for various reasons, but they're professionals and I respect that. This one...not mentioning his name because I don't care to google slam him, but great googly mooglies...he was atrocious. I used to read books to children at my library as a starving student, and I honestly believe I was better. I'm sorry sir, this is not your talent. Find something new. I actually quit the book with 2 hours left, because it was hurting my brain. Spectacularly awful. We all can't do everything, find something you're good at and embrace it. This is not your calling.
The writing? Meh. So many errors, so much blah, but again, the narrator sunk this ship so who knows. The world building? Pretty damn fun! Hence 2 stars...I like the world building.
The dialog? Woof. "A criminal gang?" "Oh no, not a CRIMINAL GANG." Are you sure it's a "criminal gang?" How do we deal with a "criminal gang." Dude. Honestly...read a few books, try again. The dialog was similar to what my grade school child might imagine. Repetitive and well under imagined.
I think that this author has amazing potential, and could use a great pro editor. I have written stuff of this caliber and not had the courage (or hubris) to attempt publication...and now I see just how smart that decision was. Get an editor. Get a pro narrator...not the end of the road at all. Great world, interesting characters...just spend more time on it.
Okay, I won't pile on and pick it apart. But jeepers.
Listened to the audiobook. The narrator...holy cow. Just not good. Like, I don't like some of the well known guys for various reasons, but they're professionals and I respect that. This one...not mentioning his name because I don't care to google slam him, but great googly mooglies...he was atrocious. I used to read books to children at my library as a starving student, and I honestly believe I was better. I'm sorry sir, this is not your talent. Find something new. I actually quit the book with 2 hours left, because it was hurting my brain. Spectacularly awful. We all can't do everything, find something you're good at and embrace it. This is not your calling.
The writing? Meh. So many errors, so much blah, but again, the narrator sunk this ship so who knows. The world building? Pretty damn fun! Hence 2 stars...I like the world building.
The dialog? Woof. "A criminal gang?" "Oh no, not a CRIMINAL GANG." Are you sure it's a "criminal gang?" How do we deal with a "criminal gang." Dude. Honestly...read a few books, try again. The dialog was similar to what my grade school child might imagine. Repetitive and well under imagined.
I think that this author has amazing potential, and could use a great pro editor. I have written stuff of this caliber and not had the courage (or hubris) to attempt publication...and now I see just how smart that decision was. Get an editor. Get a pro narrator...not the end of the road at all. Great world, interesting characters...just spend more time on it.
July 30, 2018
Love the book, great debut work
This novel shows amazing potential in the author. There are no glaring weaknesses nor jarring inconsistencies. There is of course room for improvement, though most of it seems to simply be related to not having established their foundation yet. I look forward to the next book, and hope to see the author's works continue to improve in the future with experience and feed back from other authors in their community.
This novel shows amazing potential in the author. There are no glaring weaknesses nor jarring inconsistencies. There is of course room for improvement, though most of it seems to simply be related to not having established their foundation yet. I look forward to the next book, and hope to see the author's works continue to improve in the future with experience and feed back from other authors in their community.
June 13, 2019
Excellent
Sure you have the OP main characters but they're both enjoyable. I really liked that you had a wide array of side characters that were interesting to feature and that you didn't ruin the flow by dedicating entire chapters to them.
Sure you have the OP main characters but they're both enjoyable. I really liked that you had a wide array of side characters that were interesting to feature and that you didn't ruin the flow by dedicating entire chapters to them.
March 15, 2021
Ooh, ouch
Look, I actually read the whole thing. The world building, the system, it’s neat. A solid idea.
But the actual writing? Wow, that bad. I mean, stunningly bad.
This isn’t about typos or poor grammar (“costed”? Dude, no). This is about POV, and past/present/future tense, and character speech, and... It’s about the art of writing as much as the mechanics.
This was caricatures of human beings (even the bad guys should have *some* depth) ‘acting’ in a play about a system apocalypse. This was as if a child was playing with dolls (sorry, ‘action figures’) and told a story about it.
I know the author has improved. I’ve read other works by him. But you need to think hard before spending money here (he says, even while planning to try reading book 2 in this series).
Look, I actually read the whole thing. The world building, the system, it’s neat. A solid idea.
But the actual writing? Wow, that bad. I mean, stunningly bad.
This isn’t about typos or poor grammar (“costed”? Dude, no). This is about POV, and past/present/future tense, and character speech, and... It’s about the art of writing as much as the mechanics.
This was caricatures of human beings (even the bad guys should have *some* depth) ‘acting’ in a play about a system apocalypse. This was as if a child was playing with dolls (sorry, ‘action figures’) and told a story about it.
I know the author has improved. I’ve read other works by him. But you need to think hard before spending money here (he says, even while planning to try reading book 2 in this series).
April 9, 2018
Book one
This seems to be an early attempt at writing. Congratulations!
Now to give s little constructive criticism.
He grit his teeth, this should never be done, it's gritted.
You need to spend time flushing thing out, paint a picture with your words so that when a reader closes their eyes and thinks of your book they get a vibrant picture in their mind.
Save time skips for the epilogue. Folks like me read these stories to follow the progression. Time skips Rob is of some of that joy.
Last but never least, editing is important. Remember, he grit his teeth, is just wrong!
Overall I could recommend this book even though I can't rate it higher then three stars.
This seems to be an early attempt at writing. Congratulations!
Now to give s little constructive criticism.
He grit his teeth, this should never be done, it's gritted.
You need to spend time flushing thing out, paint a picture with your words so that when a reader closes their eyes and thinks of your book they get a vibrant picture in their mind.
Save time skips for the epilogue. Folks like me read these stories to follow the progression. Time skips Rob is of some of that joy.
Last but never least, editing is important. Remember, he grit his teeth, is just wrong!
Overall I could recommend this book even though I can't rate it higher then three stars.
April 29, 2018
Entertaining... Yet needs to grow up.
This story was entertaining, and the characters were enjoyable if somewhat shallow. Mostly the author has made this story worth reading by making interesting abilities and leveling rpg elements. Also the bad guys tend to get their asses beat. (To the author, develop your characters more, less useless information, have someone proofread as it's not difficult to find someone willing to, also good job making your story entertaining regardless of the numerous errors found within. Also, get a web page or offer an email for your readers to contact you.) Read this story!
This story was entertaining, and the characters were enjoyable if somewhat shallow. Mostly the author has made this story worth reading by making interesting abilities and leveling rpg elements. Also the bad guys tend to get their asses beat. (To the author, develop your characters more, less useless information, have someone proofread as it's not difficult to find someone willing to, also good job making your story entertaining regardless of the numerous errors found within. Also, get a web page or offer an email for your readers to contact you.) Read this story!
January 22, 2019
unpolished writing, but
perfect litrpg
Milan understands litrpg progression and self-improvement better than most authors.
litrpg elements. 5 stars
dialogues are sub-par. 2 stars
story is great, but not perfect. 4 stars
audiobook narration is sub-par. 2 stars
length is too short. 3 stars
entertaining. 5 stars
conclusion: author is inexperienced but has a superior understanding of his chosen genre. His product has poor to average quality, but achieves an entertainment value far beyond the norm in litrpg.
perfect litrpg
Milan understands litrpg progression and self-improvement better than most authors.
litrpg elements. 5 stars
dialogues are sub-par. 2 stars
story is great, but not perfect. 4 stars
audiobook narration is sub-par. 2 stars
length is too short. 3 stars
entertaining. 5 stars
conclusion: author is inexperienced but has a superior understanding of his chosen genre. His product has poor to average quality, but achieves an entertainment value far beyond the norm in litrpg.
April 17, 2018
Not what I expected
This book was really good. Although it seemed to glaze over the depth of characters it still provided lots of content and abilities without making you suffer by reading about the grind. I look forward to the next book
This book was really good. Although it seemed to glaze over the depth of characters it still provided lots of content and abilities without making you suffer by reading about the grind. I look forward to the next book
February 10, 2020
An interesting premise but the writing seems amateurish. Imagine a screenplay, but remove half the set descriptions. It's 90% choppy dialogue with an often unclear point-of-view.
It's not bad but needs a lot of polishing.
It's not bad but needs a lot of polishing.
August 18, 2020
Decent story, but nothing special. Writing was a bit stilted, but editing overall was good. If the blurb grabs your attention this won't be a waste of your time, but it was distinctly mediocre in my opinion.
July 27, 2020
Good story concept, but...
Good story concept, but poorly executed. It was weird.
Perspective shifts are weird. The writing is a little weird/childish. It’s annoying how the author shifts between past and present tense in the same paragraph.
The fight scenes are really awkward, and the author overused the exclamation point. The exclamation point was used roughly three times on each page. It made the writing feel a little childish to me.
Ace and Vincent are overpowered. Like, really overpowered. They kill hundreds of monsters with one swipe of their weapons, and can’t be killed (because they just heal right after getting injured). They also travel at “300 miles per hour!”
There are random character shifts that don’t make sense. Like sometimes, it shifts to the perspectives of “Ra” and “Anubis.” Who are these people? Why do they matter to the story? They are in Africa, and never interact with the main characters, nor do the main characters know about them. Why should I care about them?
I didn’t understand why Alice was in the story. Yes, she’s Ace’s girlfriend, but she felt like a plot device, not an actual character.
I thought Vincent’s personality was unique, but I also found it a little disturbing. If that’s what the author was going for, they hit the mark.
Two stars because I like the story idea. It was really confusing though, and it was hard to read after about the halfway point.
Good story concept, but poorly executed. It was weird.
Perspective shifts are weird. The writing is a little weird/childish. It’s annoying how the author shifts between past and present tense in the same paragraph.
The fight scenes are really awkward, and the author overused the exclamation point. The exclamation point was used roughly three times on each page. It made the writing feel a little childish to me.
Ace and Vincent are overpowered. Like, really overpowered. They kill hundreds of monsters with one swipe of their weapons, and can’t be killed (because they just heal right after getting injured). They also travel at “300 miles per hour!”
There are random character shifts that don’t make sense. Like sometimes, it shifts to the perspectives of “Ra” and “Anubis.” Who are these people? Why do they matter to the story? They are in Africa, and never interact with the main characters, nor do the main characters know about them. Why should I care about them?
I didn’t understand why Alice was in the story. Yes, she’s Ace’s girlfriend, but she felt like a plot device, not an actual character.
I thought Vincent’s personality was unique, but I also found it a little disturbing. If that’s what the author was going for, they hit the mark.
Two stars because I like the story idea. It was really confusing though, and it was hard to read after about the halfway point.
August 6, 2018
This book shows promise. The ideas are there, but the experience and writing skills are lacking.
The (hopefully constructive) criticism:
There is a frustrating sense in some places of skipping story which could have been made into more, of system mechanics and a greater cast which could be more fully explored. On the other hand, there are also fairly frequent cases of accidental repetition due to unrefined writing skills; unnecessary additions which could have been teased out to make for a smoother story. I ended up multitasking while I half-listened because, while the book was doing things I wanted to hear out, it wasn't so much a story as a list of tasks accomplished. This is a common piece of advice, but the author needs to practice showing rather than telling. Lastly, there is no true conflict. One after another, with very little to slow their stride, the main characters defeat all of their challengers and are presented throughout the entire book as being at the top of the pyramid of power, rather than having the chance to build upward or sometimes even fail and grow. Even the protagonist has to lose some things sometimes.
The (hopefully constructive) criticism:
There is a frustrating sense in some places of skipping story which could have been made into more, of system mechanics and a greater cast which could be more fully explored. On the other hand, there are also fairly frequent cases of accidental repetition due to unrefined writing skills; unnecessary additions which could have been teased out to make for a smoother story. I ended up multitasking while I half-listened because, while the book was doing things I wanted to hear out, it wasn't so much a story as a list of tasks accomplished. This is a common piece of advice, but the author needs to practice showing rather than telling. Lastly, there is no true conflict. One after another, with very little to slow their stride, the main characters defeat all of their challengers and are presented throughout the entire book as being at the top of the pyramid of power, rather than having the chance to build upward or sometimes even fail and grow. Even the protagonist has to lose some things sometimes.
December 23, 2019
The writing itself already made the dialogue dry as hell, but then the narrator is also dry on top of that. I quit this one halfway through the audiobook, it's only 7.5 hours, and eventually finished it 6 months later just to check it off my list, that's how bad it is.
Example:
A: "How will we get there fast enough?"
B: "I can steal a police helicopter."
--Character almost immediately shows up with police helicopter.--
A: "Where did you get this helicopter?"
B: "I stole this helicopter."
A: "Wow, I did not know you had access to a police helicopter."
Then go on to add that a Text to Speech app could have done just as well of a job at narration.
Seriously, the premise is fine, but there are books out there with the same idea that do a MUCH better job. Hard pass.
Example:
A: "How will we get there fast enough?"
B: "I can steal a police helicopter."
--Character almost immediately shows up with police helicopter.--
A: "Where did you get this helicopter?"
B: "I stole this helicopter."
A: "Wow, I did not know you had access to a police helicopter."
Then go on to add that a Text to Speech app could have done just as well of a job at narration.
Seriously, the premise is fine, but there are books out there with the same idea that do a MUCH better job. Hard pass.
November 24, 2021
Repetitive, redundant, and little commitment
I dislike leaving negative reviews but there were so many ideas that I felt were left behind.
Got 3/4 through and decided there wasn't enough motivation to finish. Maybe the eluded to people show up and actually put up a fight but by this stage I'll assume they don't.
Narration telling us what is happening only for the characters to say it exactly the same way means reader is forced to reread events in the same paragraph.
most characters we meet only seem to emphasize how strong mains are.
We rarely see them in danger only the results of their efforts
I was really into the idea of a sociopath main character that could only feel extremes but I never saw more than exposition from him.
I dislike leaving negative reviews but there were so many ideas that I felt were left behind.
Got 3/4 through and decided there wasn't enough motivation to finish. Maybe the eluded to people show up and actually put up a fight but by this stage I'll assume they don't.
Narration telling us what is happening only for the characters to say it exactly the same way means reader is forced to reread events in the same paragraph.
most characters we meet only seem to emphasize how strong mains are.
We rarely see them in danger only the results of their efforts
I was really into the idea of a sociopath main character that could only feel extremes but I never saw more than exposition from him.
July 7, 2018
I really liked the world building in this one. But then again, I've always liked the books that take the time to flesh out the worlds their characters inhabit, so this one appealed to me on more than just a storyline level. I've also always been a big fan of those trying to build something from nothing, and those who try their best to keep others safe in such environments, and this book had plenty of world building, heroes protecting others, taking on the big bullies and conquering, as well as it's collection of triumphs, failures, and even surprises. It was well crafted, and I look forward to more by this author.
May 7, 2019
Solid concept but the delivery feels more like the outline of the story rather than the story itself. Both the conversations and the actions feel choppy and abrupt as if they fulfilled a check mark under each subsection for a chapter.
I never actually was pulled into the story because the language wouldn't allow it. I was constantly having to concentrate on the mechanics of reading.
The author has moved the story beyond this first attempt but it needs reworking. Possibly a shift to a first person omniscient instead of 3rd person would help develop one character in depth and let his/her understanding be our window even if that understanding is skewed or wrong.
I never actually was pulled into the story because the language wouldn't allow it. I was constantly having to concentrate on the mechanics of reading.
The author has moved the story beyond this first attempt but it needs reworking. Possibly a shift to a first person omniscient instead of 3rd person would help develop one character in depth and let his/her understanding be our window even if that understanding is skewed or wrong.
October 9, 2019
Not great. The dialogue might be the worst of any litRPG I’ve read. Lots of speaking to groups of people, jarring and out-of place phrasing, and reactions that just don’t make any sense. Really wanted to like it, since it has solid mechanics. Every time an antagonist appears, there might be some build up but each rising action is quickly blunted or truncated by a lackluster climax. Villians are constantly confused or blundering. Somehow the MCs know more and are better than every other user. Lots of nonsense. I read the next book’s reviews, writing might have gotten better, so I may give it another try when I completely run out of things to read.
June 12, 2018
This litRPG, so not much is expected, I guess, but this is so weak. It's like a mashup of Atlas Shrugged and the Super Friends, by someone who has never read Atlas Shrugged, but whose political education was formed by Duck Tales.
It is a poor offering, with potentially interesting characters that never develop anything other than special abilities. The design of this project was weak and the execution was even poorer. Like most of the most recent crop of e-books, it could have done with editing, preferably with a gas torch.
It is a poor offering, with potentially interesting characters that never develop anything other than special abilities. The design of this project was weak and the execution was even poorer. Like most of the most recent crop of e-books, it could have done with editing, preferably with a gas torch.
September 5, 2019
I'm apparently on a Cameron Milan kick without realizing it. I enjoyed this one, and look forward to the next. I'm not quite sure I get Vincent as a PoV character - it's unclear to me how you become close friends with someone so you can feel emotions about them without having started feeling any emotions towards them? But, the story is enjoyable and I've already grabbed the 2nd book via KU.
Noticed two small typos - "ace" and "panama" uncapitalized. That's pretty good for a lot of the KU books.
Noticed two small typos - "ace" and "panama" uncapitalized. That's pretty good for a lot of the KU books.
September 10, 2019
Great concept, bad delivery
While the concept of the authors idea is unique, there is no challenge for the main characters and each are handed every victory against their supposedly very strong opponents. The way the characters speak to each other is also terrible. I understand this may be his first book ever written...but if you’re going to write a book, take a look at how other authors have their characters talk to each other. Also, no one uses “hahaha” he laughed. What are you ten? Overall the concept idea was great, and I was disappointed with the delivery.
While the concept of the authors idea is unique, there is no challenge for the main characters and each are handed every victory against their supposedly very strong opponents. The way the characters speak to each other is also terrible. I understand this may be his first book ever written...but if you’re going to write a book, take a look at how other authors have their characters talk to each other. Also, no one uses “hahaha” he laughed. What are you ten? Overall the concept idea was great, and I was disappointed with the delivery.
January 23, 2020
Overall, this book is just OK. It's not awful and is an enjoyable read, but the characters are somewhat shallow and the writing is mediocre. The structure of the book is also somewhat haphazard, with the author introducing antagonists in random places without really developing them.
I believe this was one of the author's earlier (if not earliest) works and his later efforts are notably better. (especially the Tower of Heavens series) So, it's worth a read if you're a die-hard LitRPG fan, but it definitely does not represent the pinnacle of the genre.
I believe this was one of the author's earlier (if not earliest) works and his later efforts are notably better. (especially the Tower of Heavens series) So, it's worth a read if you're a die-hard LitRPG fan, but it definitely does not represent the pinnacle of the genre.
July 8, 2021
A fun story with some interesting concepts but poorly executed.
Has many spelling mistakes and grammatical errors. The prose and ideas herein read like a high schooler wrote this for an assignment in class.
I enjoyed the overall story but the individual characters and situations were laughable. The author should have practiced his craft much more before publishing his work.
I want to rate this slightly higher because I did enjoy the story but i can't justify 3 stars.
Found it lacking - 2 stars
Has many spelling mistakes and grammatical errors. The prose and ideas herein read like a high schooler wrote this for an assignment in class.
I enjoyed the overall story but the individual characters and situations were laughable. The author should have practiced his craft much more before publishing his work.
I want to rate this slightly higher because I did enjoy the story but i can't justify 3 stars.
Found it lacking - 2 stars
February 27, 2019
I have the audio book for this. I can't get past the first few chapters. It seems to have been written with a 10 year old mentality and read by someone for a group of 2 year olds. I'm glad this isn't my first foray into gamelit or i'd have never read any others of the genre in which I very much enjoy. I think if you have some very young children just learning to read this may be a good start into gamelit but if you've evolved beyond Mr. Rogers then I recommend something else.
April 27, 2018
A solid read with a good premise.
The book flowed well with the characters being both enjoyable and enviable. The writing felt like it was a translation but had only minor issues in that regard. I like the tattoo and challenge system and will happily read the second in the series
The book flowed well with the characters being both enjoyable and enviable. The writing felt like it was a translation but had only minor issues in that regard. I like the tattoo and challenge system and will happily read the second in the series
August 11, 2019
Fantastic story
This is a fantastic story and I thoroughly enjoyed buoyed reading it. Be aware that the language is a little stilted and some of the concepts as decreased are a little off, so you have to work a bit harder to suspend disbelief, but in spite of that it was an enjoyable read.
This is a fantastic story and I thoroughly enjoyed buoyed reading it. Be aware that the language is a little stilted and some of the concepts as decreased are a little off, so you have to work a bit harder to suspend disbelief, but in spite of that it was an enjoyable read.
February 22, 2020
Interesting but needs a rewrite
This book was interesting enough to finish, but a bit of a rough read in need of a serious editing-rewrite. Having read the author’s most recent “Towers of Heaven” series first, I know they’re capable of it. I recommend reading those first before tackling this one.
This book was interesting enough to finish, but a bit of a rough read in need of a serious editing-rewrite. Having read the author’s most recent “Towers of Heaven” series first, I know they’re capable of it. I recommend reading those first before tackling this one.
July 23, 2020
Good book but really needs some polish
I liked the book but it really needs some polish. I really enjoyed the world and how the tattoo works. But some of the characters are a bit stiff and one dimensional. I hope book 2 gets a little more polish than this one did. But over all it was a fun read
I liked the book but it really needs some polish. I really enjoyed the world and how the tattoo works. But some of the characters are a bit stiff and one dimensional. I hope book 2 gets a little more polish than this one did. But over all it was a fun read
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