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Echo Online #1
Echo Online
WARNING!
This series contains graphic sex scenes and a harem. So, you know, don't read it if you don't like that sort of thing. Or do, I'm an author, not a cop.
Welcome to the future...
These are some of the first words that welcomed Buck and millions of others to Echo Online, a full-immersion urban fantasy MMO centered around creating guilds and living a second, more exciting life in a vibrant digital world filled to the brim with magic and thrilling chaos.
Meanwhile, in the real world, Buck's romantic life is kicked into high gear following his first proper meeting with his neighbor, kicking off a series of events in the game that leads down a rabbit hole of gunfights, magic, and charismatic Russian Orcs.
In this, the first entry in the Echo Online series, there will be action, sex, talking knives, and much, much more.
This series contains graphic sex scenes and a harem. So, you know, don't read it if you don't like that sort of thing. Or do, I'm an author, not a cop.
Welcome to the future...
These are some of the first words that welcomed Buck and millions of others to Echo Online, a full-immersion urban fantasy MMO centered around creating guilds and living a second, more exciting life in a vibrant digital world filled to the brim with magic and thrilling chaos.
Meanwhile, in the real world, Buck's romantic life is kicked into high gear following his first proper meeting with his neighbor, kicking off a series of events in the game that leads down a rabbit hole of gunfights, magic, and charismatic Russian Orcs.
In this, the first entry in the Echo Online series, there will be action, sex, talking knives, and much, much more.
290 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 21, 2018
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October 29, 2018
Ok, this was a fun read. Buck is pretty even keel. The book insinuates that he has some deeper issues going on, but won't really get into it. Then there's the fall in your lap harem that pop's up that we all saw coming a mile away. But the interesting thing that popped up was the rivalry that came out of nowhere in the book which is going to put Buck into a pretty weird place as far as things go in the story. While he is pretty much a jerk (a nice jerk. dude with quick remarks about everything) , he's also pretty loyal. Unfortunately for him, his friend isn't as loyal and that's how things go to hell in a hand basket. With that said, this is gearing up to be an interesting series with the way things are going. I like the layout of the "game" and the way that the people seem to mesh together. This isn't something that's super deep or awe inspiring. But it is yet another solid LitRPG that checks off all the right boxes.
November 4, 2018
Book was okay till about 50% in. If you literally have "Harem" in your description it better damn well be a harem. At least deliver on what you advertise. An Open Relationship IS NOT A HAREM. It's anathema to a harem.
Really tired of so many male authors opting for an open relationship as vehicle of their "Harem" to have an excuse and some weird sense of "equality". You'd pretty much never see a female author pull this stuff.
Really tired of so many male authors opting for an open relationship as vehicle of their "Harem" to have an excuse and some weird sense of "equality". You'd pretty much never see a female author pull this stuff.
October 26, 2020
Audiobook 1&2 review:
How is this a litrpg/harem? What it is , is a fantasy novel with no stats and it is just a confusing weird open-ended relationship. I mean if that is the case, Just say so. Just because they use VR doesn’t mean it should be classified as a Litrpg.
The character is [air quotes] strong and a total psycho one minute then weak as shit in the next scene. Lots of lucky happenings occur that allows the character to progress, not his skills , abilities or intelligence. He becomes the leader of a major group and the pants of his relationship but he is just forced into it all. He doesn’t even sounds like an MC. Especially, when the side characters are more interesting with their skills and story than the MC. Dave the knife is great example of a funny character with lots of amazing quotes, but ends up being put down by a very winey MC for being too evil. The MC is PLAYING an evil character that ends up fighting angels, so the MC motivation is just confusing.
For an MC he is meek. Really meek, where he is so hesitant to take any action or chance in anything unless he is forced to. He is a reactionary character that does no research and just pretends he knows what he is doing 90% of the time. He is always mentaly and physically tired and always feels bad for EVERYONE and plays the victim card all the god damn time. He plays the game not wanting to take any chances and is squeamish about the most stupidest thing, while he stabs people to death. He plays his the game as if it is a casual online card game or bejeweled, rather than a live action super cool rpg. I know i am ragging on the author, but come on. He created an amazing concept, an amazing world, and interesting tech concept , funny and interesting side characters but screws it up by creating an MC without substance. It is like creating the best mmorpg (diablo, eve online , star citizen, and star craft etc etc) and i am watching a let’s play by pee wee herman with his dick sticking out his child sized super bleached and stained tighy whitey. So much potential and he pee wee-ed all over it.
Here is the weird part; outside the game the MC is actually a decent sort who is responsible, a little socially awkward and all round nice guy. I actually liked parts where he is being him and not the virtual clueless walking mess. He even stands up for himself at work and takes no guff from his work colleagues or just everyday challenges. Once again, despite the flawed MC, there are lots of funny moments, characters and banter that was actually pretty fun.
How is this a litrpg/harem? What it is , is a fantasy novel with no stats and it is just a confusing weird open-ended relationship. I mean if that is the case, Just say so. Just because they use VR doesn’t mean it should be classified as a Litrpg.
The character is [air quotes] strong and a total psycho one minute then weak as shit in the next scene. Lots of lucky happenings occur that allows the character to progress, not his skills , abilities or intelligence. He becomes the leader of a major group and the pants of his relationship but he is just forced into it all. He doesn’t even sounds like an MC. Especially, when the side characters are more interesting with their skills and story than the MC. Dave the knife is great example of a funny character with lots of amazing quotes, but ends up being put down by a very winey MC for being too evil. The MC is PLAYING an evil character that ends up fighting angels, so the MC motivation is just confusing.
For an MC he is meek. Really meek, where he is so hesitant to take any action or chance in anything unless he is forced to. He is a reactionary character that does no research and just pretends he knows what he is doing 90% of the time. He is always mentaly and physically tired and always feels bad for EVERYONE and plays the victim card all the god damn time. He plays the game not wanting to take any chances and is squeamish about the most stupidest thing, while he stabs people to death. He plays his the game as if it is a casual online card game or bejeweled, rather than a live action super cool rpg. I know i am ragging on the author, but come on. He created an amazing concept, an amazing world, and interesting tech concept , funny and interesting side characters but screws it up by creating an MC without substance. It is like creating the best mmorpg (diablo, eve online , star citizen, and star craft etc etc) and i am watching a let’s play by pee wee herman with his dick sticking out his child sized super bleached and stained tighy whitey. So much potential and he pee wee-ed all over it.
Here is the weird part; outside the game the MC is actually a decent sort who is responsible, a little socially awkward and all round nice guy. I actually liked parts where he is being him and not the virtual clueless walking mess. He even stands up for himself at work and takes no guff from his work colleagues or just everyday challenges. Once again, despite the flawed MC, there are lots of funny moments, characters and banter that was actually pretty fun.
July 21, 2020
Pretty good 3.5 stars ⭐️
This is my first time reading a book like this. The description sounded good and I got the book for free like a year ago on a promotion. So you know why not check it out. So it’s taken me you know a year and some change to get around to reading it and I’m glad I did. It’s short but it was a good beginning with great world building.
The game itself, is described like something I would play and probably end losing my life in it. Kind of like Carl. But I commend the game makers for thinking of that making people check out and get sleep. You know so you can do things your body actually needs. Like eating, socializing in real life, going to work. Things like that. And seemed as though Buck, Jane, Sam, and Peter were able to do that. But like Kurt and Carl were all consumed by the game. I’m guessing more Carl than anyone.
Bucks avatar was pretty friggin spot on to his personality in real life. Albeit a little dark. He was also kind of an around about push over. It wasn’t bad but maybe like 20%. But it worked with is personality. Jane and Sam are funny. I definitely feel like Jane and Buck are going to have more of the romance side of the relationship where Buck and Sam are going to be like more like the friends with benefits type of relationship. And then Jane and Sam will have what they already had. That love and understanding of one another.
I can say solidly I do not like Carl. He is ungrateful of his life, his fiancé, and his job. And is using the game to escape everything he thinks is wrong with his life. And then taking it a step further by being a tantrum throwing douche canoe 🛶. Now Sergei, I like him. He clearly is loyal and will have your back. And will go to bat for you so long as you have his back too. That alliance is definitely worth all the trouble they went through. Also there is the soul sucking knife David. Love him too and his little standby personality. It’s even better that other people cane hear him talk because it would be awkward if only Buck could hear him.
This is my first time reading a book like this. The description sounded good and I got the book for free like a year ago on a promotion. So you know why not check it out. So it’s taken me you know a year and some change to get around to reading it and I’m glad I did. It’s short but it was a good beginning with great world building.
The game itself, is described like something I would play and probably end losing my life in it. Kind of like Carl. But I commend the game makers for thinking of that making people check out and get sleep. You know so you can do things your body actually needs. Like eating, socializing in real life, going to work. Things like that. And seemed as though Buck, Jane, Sam, and Peter were able to do that. But like Kurt and Carl were all consumed by the game. I’m guessing more Carl than anyone.
Bucks avatar was pretty friggin spot on to his personality in real life. Albeit a little dark. He was also kind of an around about push over. It wasn’t bad but maybe like 20%. But it worked with is personality. Jane and Sam are funny. I definitely feel like Jane and Buck are going to have more of the romance side of the relationship where Buck and Sam are going to be like more like the friends with benefits type of relationship. And then Jane and Sam will have what they already had. That love and understanding of one another.
I can say solidly I do not like Carl. He is ungrateful of his life, his fiancé, and his job. And is using the game to escape everything he thinks is wrong with his life. And then taking it a step further by being a tantrum throwing douche canoe 🛶. Now Sergei, I like him. He clearly is loyal and will have your back. And will go to bat for you so long as you have his back too. That alliance is definitely worth all the trouble they went through. Also there is the soul sucking knife David. Love him too and his little standby personality. It’s even better that other people cane hear him talk because it would be awkward if only Buck could hear him.
January 16, 2019
I bought Echo Online for my wife ‘cause we are lifelong gamers, starting with D&D back in the pre-computer era. (We actually met when I was the DM in a college gaming club D&D game, but that’s a story for another time). She loves GameLit and LitRPG so it looked right up her alley. This was supposed to be a freebie but the free period has ended and I bought it by mistake. Then I realized it was also a harem book. She likes reverse harem stories so who knows? She’s also in the hospital and voraciously reading things to keep sane so I still think she’ll like it. As for me, admittedly a lifelong male gamer, this GameLit Harem story was insanely fun. I’d never read anything by Zachariah Dracoulis Becks but it turns out that he’s a darn good writer. He does an excellent job putting action, snark and sex into a great package with a fantastic cast of characters and a strong plot that has a satisfying enough “Happily Enough For Now” to be a totally fun read. There’s also enough of a start of an over-arching story arc that I’m definitely bummed that book 2 isn’t yet available.
May 10, 2020
Fun take
So, I don't know what I was expecting when I went into this, but what I got was a very funny, well balanced story. While most of the action took place in the game world, time spent in the real world always served a purpose and pushed the story along. I did find a lot of the characters around the main kind of pushy but not bad enough to make me not like them. Overall, this was really fun with a good sense of humor and I can't wait to read the next one.
So, I don't know what I was expecting when I went into this, but what I got was a very funny, well balanced story. While most of the action took place in the game world, time spent in the real world always served a purpose and pushed the story along. I did find a lot of the characters around the main kind of pushy but not bad enough to make me not like them. Overall, this was really fun with a good sense of humor and I can't wait to read the next one.
October 23, 2018
Loved it!
This book which is hopefully the first in a long series was....FUN. it had a harem. But it didnt really start until about 20% of the way thru the book... which I found awesome. It was nice to get to know the MC and such before meeting the ladies. Also... cat girl. Also Dave is awesome. Cant wait for the next!
This book which is hopefully the first in a long series was....FUN. it had a harem. But it didnt really start until about 20% of the way thru the book... which I found awesome. It was nice to get to know the MC and such before meeting the ladies. Also... cat girl. Also Dave is awesome. Cant wait for the next!
October 24, 2018
Fast, fun, fluid, and freaking funny
Had a great time with this book. Harem aspect outside of the game itself hasn't been done but it's done in a smart, down to earth way that doesn't leave you rolling your eyes. The dialogue is witty, with all the snappy comebacks you could want.
Had a great time with this book. Harem aspect outside of the game itself hasn't been done but it's done in a smart, down to earth way that doesn't leave you rolling your eyes. The dialogue is witty, with all the snappy comebacks you could want.
October 24, 2018
Wonderful start to the series.
It ended so fast (or I am too excited).
Well there you have it how much I liked this cool Gamelit story.
The theme is little bit different, but I loved how the author connected reality & virtual world.
Nice characters and an awesome dagger make this read so much fun.
It ended so fast (or I am too excited).
Well there you have it how much I liked this cool Gamelit story.
The theme is little bit different, but I loved how the author connected reality & virtual world.
Nice characters and an awesome dagger make this read so much fun.
October 29, 2018
Great story
Really enjoyed this story. Great new addition from this author and really hope to see more from this series. Really great M.C. with a bunch of great support characters and a hilarious talking sword.
Really enjoyed this story. Great new addition from this author and really hope to see more from this series. Really great M.C. with a bunch of great support characters and a hilarious talking sword.
September 11, 2020
Thoroughly enjoyable
I must say I really enjoyed the story and I like how the main character isn't a vanilla race like a lot of other litrpg books. I'm definitely looking forward to see where the story goes from here.
I must say I really enjoyed the story and I like how the main character isn't a vanilla race like a lot of other litrpg books. I'm definitely looking forward to see where the story goes from here.
November 19, 2018
I would say more a 3.5.
December 5, 2019
Fun
Really enjoyed this book the humor and cheekiness of the main character was fun. Can’t wait for the next book.
Really enjoyed this book the humor and cheekiness of the main character was fun. Can’t wait for the next book.
April 6, 2020
I enjoyed the book but it’s a little to ambiguous on morals for my taste.
October 18, 2020
Had some promise, but just got dull. MC idiot that talks big and trying to be fun, but acts the opposite. Alot doesn't make sense and the flow is up an down all the time.
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