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Exceed System: The Gambler
Axel Nal is out of luck and out of time. He has failed every single induction ceremony and it is his last chance to Exceed to a higher class. At his wit's end, he desperately tries one last time at Exceeding, putting all his chips on the table. ...except something was different this time. Time freezing, a mysterious voice, and a new Exceed Mark? Had lady luck finally given him a boon? Had he received a class the world had never seen before? One thing is for sure, he's changed. And now he has something called . . . the Gambler's System. Join Axel and his companions as he journeys through this game-like world of the Five Kingdoms! Please keep the book updated for the latest version!
349 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 27, 2020
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February 4, 2020
Good idea but....
So this book had promise. I believe the author has a fun idea but the writing left much to be desired. The book failed to set up the system with enough details for the reader to understand both the base system and the MC's difference. There are irregular info drops and the flow of the story was uneven. It seemed to me.That the writing was better as the book progressed but is in dire need of an editor. There is also the MC becoming to powerful to fast and his skill acceleration is to obscene. No one becomes an expert archer in a couple hours, as an example. With work I think the author can improve the book and I hope he does before the second book.
So this book had promise. I believe the author has a fun idea but the writing left much to be desired. The book failed to set up the system with enough details for the reader to understand both the base system and the MC's difference. There are irregular info drops and the flow of the story was uneven. It seemed to me.That the writing was better as the book progressed but is in dire need of an editor. There is also the MC becoming to powerful to fast and his skill acceleration is to obscene. No one becomes an expert archer in a couple hours, as an example. With work I think the author can improve the book and I hope he does before the second book.
March 31, 2021
This was a bit all over the place. Axel is Alex - except that gets dropped nearly right away. People act in a manner to serve the plot, and not in a believable manner. The plot is at once convoluted but also predictable. Axel gambles as his power... but literally wins every time he does. That isn't a gamble.
I finished it, so two stars, but I couldn't say much more good about it than that.
I finished it, so two stars, but I couldn't say much more good about it than that.
March 8, 2020
Meh
Writing was ok. Story was not. A gimick class, a weak mc, and day 2 of getting a class defeating legendary monsters with stupid gimmicks.
Writing was ok. Story was not. A gimick class, a weak mc, and day 2 of getting a class defeating legendary monsters with stupid gimmicks.
March 25, 2024
It was okay. I personally didn't love the idea of rolling a dice for everything. I like to see characters increase in strength and skill. And I suppose he did a bit but it wasn't my cup of tea.
June 11, 2025
3.25 stars. While I did enjoy parts of this, the overall execution felt a bit too YA for me. The premise was interesting, but the magic system wasn’t clearly explained, and the MC’s gambler class lost impact since he always won. The stakes never felt real because nothing truly bad ever happened.
His progression also felt too fast and not fully earned. Increasing his attributes seemed to automatically improve his skills, even though he didn’t train nearly enough to justify his level of combat ability. And while he did face challenges, his victories came too easily to be believable.
Overall, it had some entertaining moments, but the lack of real tension and the YA-style tone made it hard for me to stay fully invested.
His progression also felt too fast and not fully earned. Increasing his attributes seemed to automatically improve his skills, even though he didn’t train nearly enough to justify his level of combat ability. And while he did face challenges, his victories came too easily to be believable.
Overall, it had some entertaining moments, but the lack of real tension and the YA-style tone made it hard for me to stay fully invested.
February 12, 2020
Not bad for a first book
While there are several errors throughout the book the storyline and character were good. Unsurprising as this is the author's first book. I enjoyed this book and the change it brings with the Gambler class. I look forward to reading the next one.
While there are several errors throughout the book the storyline and character were good. Unsurprising as this is the author's first book. I enjoyed this book and the change it brings with the Gambler class. I look forward to reading the next one.
July 15, 2024
A young man had almost lost hope of finding something he was meant to do, when he found an amazing secret. He was one of a rare few who is above all in being special. The one thing I did not like was this book was written in 2020, and there is no more books. I like it that much.
June 13, 2025
Very good
This was a fun little book. The system takes a bit to get used to, but, eventually, it finds its groove. If you are looking for a (fairly) quick book to get out of the heat of the summer, pick this one up.
Highly recommended.
This was a fun little book. The system takes a bit to get used to, but, eventually, it finds its groove. If you are looking for a (fairly) quick book to get out of the heat of the summer, pick this one up.
Highly recommended.
January 30, 2020
Fun
Fun read! Lots of action with clear goals. Hope more descriptions come in the next book. Excited to read the continued adventures.
Fun read! Lots of action with clear goals. Hope more descriptions come in the next book. Excited to read the continued adventures.
February 2, 2020
It was an enjoyable read. I look forward to future releases.
February 27, 2020
Good fast read
Fun system though the main character doesn't have many options. I enjoyed it. Thanks author.
Looking forward to a sequel.
Fun system though the main character doesn't have many options. I enjoyed it. Thanks author.
Looking forward to a sequel.
April 8, 2020
meh.
April 16, 2020
Gambler
This was a different take on a litrpg system. It was good though. Felt like it was written for a younger audience but well worth the read though.
This was a different take on a litrpg system. It was good though. Felt like it was written for a younger audience but well worth the read though.
May 2, 2020
I enjoyed it.
It is a good book with a cute luck system though I keep waiting for it to fail. I plan to read the next book.
It is a good book with a cute luck system though I keep waiting for it to fail. I plan to read the next book.
June 28, 2020
I kid this book
I loved this book from beginning to end. It was a great book and I will recommend it to everyone
I loved this book from beginning to end. It was a great book and I will recommend it to everyone
July 28, 2020
Suffers from telling instead of showing. Story is interesting but the writing holds it back from being good.
DNF 33%
DNF 33%
October 1, 2021
Just no.
May 26, 2024
Yeah alright, pretty decent. Predictable but fun all the same.
May 27, 2024
It's fine. I was expecting something more mature, and this feels like something for a younger reader. I do like the idea of the mc's special class it has a lot of potential.
November 12, 2024
I want more. The story was enjoyable.
June 18, 2025
Boring story, boring characters, boring megic and boring world building. You can listen to it if you have nothing else but, again, it's pretty boring.
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