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254 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 25, 2018
Heir Today, Pawn Tomorrow (The Good Guys, #2) by Eric Ugland:
Heir Today, Pawn Tomorrow by Eric Ugland is the second installment in The Good Guys series, promising readers another dose of adventure and humor in the world of LitRPG. While the premise holds potential, the execution in this particular installment falls short, resulting in a narrative that struggles to maintain momentum and fails to fully engage its audience.
Ugland's writing style remains accessible, with a fast-paced narrative that aims to keep readers entertained. However, it lacks depth and sophistication, relying too heavily on juvenile humor and clichéd dialogue.
In this novel, readers continue to follow the exploits of Montana, the down-on-his-luck con man turned hero, as he navigates the challenges of a virtual reality game world. While the concept is intriguing, the plot feels repetitive and lacks originality, with the protagonist facing similar obstacles and adversaries to those encountered in the first book.
The world-building in this installment remains shallow, with little expansion on the game mechanics or the larger setting in which the story takes place. This lack of depth hampers the reader's immersion in the world and detracts from the overall experience.
Moreover, the character development in Heir Today, Pawn Tomorrow feels stagnant, with the protagonist failing to undergo any meaningful growth or evolution throughout the narrative. The supporting cast is similarly underdeveloped, with shallow motivations and little depth.
Rating: ⭐⭐ (2/5)
Heir Today, Pawn Tomorrow (The Good Guys, #2) is a missed opportunity to expand on the potential of the series. While it offers moments of humor and excitement, its shortcomings in writing and character development prevent it from reaching its full potential.