Accel World, Vol. 16: Snow White’s Slumber

アクセル・ワールド / Accel World Light Novels #16

by Reki Kawahara

After receiving the archangel Metron's blessing, Haruyuki sets off with Takumu, Chiyuri, and Blood Leopard still determined to fulfill his vow to save Nico from imprisonment. When they charge into the Acceleration Research Society's main base, they overcome several obstacles and eventually face off against Black Vise and Argon Array! But the moment they think the true fight is beginning, a mysterious red light descends, heralding the birth of Disaster Armor Mk. 2!!

Genres: Light Novel, Science Fiction, Action, Drama

182 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 8, 2014

About the author

Kawahara Reki (川原礫) is the writer of Sword Art Online and Accel World. He also uses the pen name Kunori Fumio. His hobby is cycling.

Reviews

[Tuna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Accel World Volume 16 provides the thrilling conclusion to the Accelerated Research Society Incarnate System Study Kit Mode Arc with the nefarious eyeballs which can induce terrible effects upon those who are infected in it. While all aspects to the Accelerated Research Society aren’t concluded, the arc closes enough loose ends to allow us to start new and afresh on the next volume. The plots teased for the future do look rather exciting and promising, especially, in my opinion, the one in the final chapter.

That said, I am glad Kawahara always includes a chapter that basically recaps the previous volume for the first few pages. While that can feel a bit unnecessary when you’re just plowing through these books, it feels necessary and appreciated when you take a break for these, or, in other words, when you buy them on release date, and have to wait several months for the next one. There are often tiny plot points that can be forgotten that he covers in these, and there are also, of course, big plot points that you can lose sight of in the little, tiny battles (for example Haruyuki’s trip to the castle and the little backstory he observed, or some of the Seven Arcs he saw or the fluctuating light). So here, it was appreciated and welcomed especially since this volume concluded the arc.
Overall, I enjoyed how things were brought together and I enjoyed all our favorite faces making an appearance and doing something to help Haruyuki out and them doing likewise. It is so rare in these types of stories for the secondary cast to do something meaningful and insightful for the lead
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Additionally, I also loved the cover character getting a role in the story.

Good story.

[Michael Brough · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great ending to the ISS Arc.

One of the plot reveals was semi predictable, but this in general satisfyingly ties up a large story line as well as leaving enough direction for where the book can go next. Really enjoyable read and great plot direction.

[Antonio Herrera · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome!

Excellent as always! Expecting to read the next novel. The battlea are awesome in this volume and qith surprises in them.

[Ricardo Matos · Rating 5 out of 5]

End of a really long arc, can’t say much about it without massive spoilers. The Accel World stories have been growing darker and more interesting by the volume.