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The Traveler
Dominic is 26 years old and a graduate of MIT. He's an avid outdoorsman and likes to hunt. On one of his trips outdoors, he gets caught up in a storm and wakes up in another reality. One that has magic and fantastical creatures. Trying to cope with his new life, Dominic is given skills to help blend into society. The main item to remember is that females run this world.
Disclaimer: The book has harem elements/unconventional relationships, sexual content, cursing, and intended for those 18+.
Disclaimer: The book has harem elements/unconventional relationships, sexual content, cursing, and intended for those 18+.
226 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 8, 2021
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February 14, 2021
Rating 3.5 stars
This book had everything, but that isn't necessarily a good thing. The author put everything a harem fantasy reader could want into this book, but didn't know how to make it work together. That starts with the main character. He is a 26 year old with 2 degrees in engineering/IT work. He is about 6'2" 180 pounds of lean muscle. He has studied Krav Maga most of his life. He is an avid outdoorsman, but is also a computer "geek" who loves gaming and doesn't do that well with the ladies. That doesn't really work together. How can you be a badass martial artist AND a geek? How can he be an avid outdoorsman AND a diehard gamer?
Anyway, the MC is off on a camping trip when he is transported to another world. He learns the history of this world and finds out that there was a virus 1000 years before that killed off most men. Now the ratio if maybe 1 guy for every 10 women. This world is full of different fantasy species. Everything a fantasy reader could hope for. The MC was given a little bit of help to get him started in this new world. He can understand any language spoken. He was given the ability to enchant with runes and was given information on how to knife and sword fight as well as haggle. He spends a lot of time early on just fixing up the cabin that he found, learning how to use runes and hunting. After about 25% of the story, he goes to town to get some supplies. This is when he finds out more about the society. Men in this world are weak and pampered and need to be protected by their women. In the words of the author the men here are either "pussies or arrogant assholes". Everywhere the MC goes people look at him and stare. He keeps getting asked where his women are. He gets his supplies and goes back home. After a few trips to the city, he gets asked out by a couple of women and they start dating.
This is the second book I have read from this author and it has a similar style. The transitions are very rough. For at least 40% of the book, this was a day in the life kind of read. There was much information about how he was going to expand his house, grow his vegetables, getting cows, wood, chickens, horses and everything else he would need to grow his farm. There was a little bit about his rune crafting but not much. There were a lot of mages in this world, but that wasn't talked about much. It felt like the author put those things into the story because that is what fantasy reader want to read about but then didn't know how to incorporate it. After the 40% mark is when the women came into the picture I had the same problem with this book as I did with this author's other story. The characters were too bland. Too many cliches. All the men were described by every woman as being " pussies or assholes" and yet they still wanted to join their families. The MC saw some guys who were only 5'2 and was disgusted by how weak they were. Why was he disgusted? The women he was with kept telling him that it wasn't right that he kept doing so much for them and paying for things. They told him it was the woman's job to take care of the man, and yet they didn't have anything. The women all giggled when he walked by. They always had silent conversations with their eyes. They would be blatantly coming on to the MC and then when he gave them a compliment they would blush? The women would be throwing themselves at him and he would say something like - I don't want to make you do anything you aren't comfortable with. Again this is the author trying to do too much. Making the character a badass but also a super sensitive ponytail guy.
Despite all the flaws I still really enjoyed the book. It flowed really well and was easy to read. The author was right. I do like step by step, day in the life kind of stories. I also like harem stories. I enjoy magic. I enjoy taken to another world fantasies. I like when the person taken brings ideas from earth to the new world. I like all of that. I just wish it flowed together better.
This book had everything, but that isn't necessarily a good thing. The author put everything a harem fantasy reader could want into this book, but didn't know how to make it work together. That starts with the main character. He is a 26 year old with 2 degrees in engineering/IT work. He is about 6'2" 180 pounds of lean muscle. He has studied Krav Maga most of his life. He is an avid outdoorsman, but is also a computer "geek" who loves gaming and doesn't do that well with the ladies. That doesn't really work together. How can you be a badass martial artist AND a geek? How can he be an avid outdoorsman AND a diehard gamer?
Anyway, the MC is off on a camping trip when he is transported to another world. He learns the history of this world and finds out that there was a virus 1000 years before that killed off most men. Now the ratio if maybe 1 guy for every 10 women. This world is full of different fantasy species. Everything a fantasy reader could hope for. The MC was given a little bit of help to get him started in this new world. He can understand any language spoken. He was given the ability to enchant with runes and was given information on how to knife and sword fight as well as haggle. He spends a lot of time early on just fixing up the cabin that he found, learning how to use runes and hunting. After about 25% of the story, he goes to town to get some supplies. This is when he finds out more about the society. Men in this world are weak and pampered and need to be protected by their women. In the words of the author the men here are either "pussies or arrogant assholes". Everywhere the MC goes people look at him and stare. He keeps getting asked where his women are. He gets his supplies and goes back home. After a few trips to the city, he gets asked out by a couple of women and they start dating.
This is the second book I have read from this author and it has a similar style. The transitions are very rough. For at least 40% of the book, this was a day in the life kind of read. There was much information about how he was going to expand his house, grow his vegetables, getting cows, wood, chickens, horses and everything else he would need to grow his farm. There was a little bit about his rune crafting but not much. There were a lot of mages in this world, but that wasn't talked about much. It felt like the author put those things into the story because that is what fantasy reader want to read about but then didn't know how to incorporate it. After the 40% mark is when the women came into the picture I had the same problem with this book as I did with this author's other story. The characters were too bland. Too many cliches. All the men were described by every woman as being " pussies or assholes" and yet they still wanted to join their families. The MC saw some guys who were only 5'2 and was disgusted by how weak they were. Why was he disgusted? The women he was with kept telling him that it wasn't right that he kept doing so much for them and paying for things. They told him it was the woman's job to take care of the man, and yet they didn't have anything. The women all giggled when he walked by. They always had silent conversations with their eyes. They would be blatantly coming on to the MC and then when he gave them a compliment they would blush? The women would be throwing themselves at him and he would say something like - I don't want to make you do anything you aren't comfortable with. Again this is the author trying to do too much. Making the character a badass but also a super sensitive ponytail guy.
Despite all the flaws I still really enjoyed the book. It flowed really well and was easy to read. The author was right. I do like step by step, day in the life kind of stories. I also like harem stories. I enjoy magic. I enjoy taken to another world fantasies. I like when the person taken brings ideas from earth to the new world. I like all of that. I just wish it flowed together better.
March 13, 2021
Genuinely surprised
Back in the late 70's and early 80's there was an explosion of low budget films that were so bad they created a sub culture of movie buffs who rated films on how terrible they were. That sub culture is still thriving today, with fans dedicated to enjoying the cringe. Is you aren't sure what I am talking about, just look up samurai cop. I bring this up because this book would fit right in to that category. It's as if the author went out of thier way to write every sentence with the purpose of being cringy or misinformed. Like they intentionally included situations and topics that they had zero knowledge of and masterfully worded things in a way that gives the impression of someone trying to sound smarter or funnier than they are. Low budget films producers in bollywood will squeel with delight at the ridiculousness of it all. If this sounds like your idea of a solid read, enjoy.
Back in the late 70's and early 80's there was an explosion of low budget films that were so bad they created a sub culture of movie buffs who rated films on how terrible they were. That sub culture is still thriving today, with fans dedicated to enjoying the cringe. Is you aren't sure what I am talking about, just look up samurai cop. I bring this up because this book would fit right in to that category. It's as if the author went out of thier way to write every sentence with the purpose of being cringy or misinformed. Like they intentionally included situations and topics that they had zero knowledge of and masterfully worded things in a way that gives the impression of someone trying to sound smarter or funnier than they are. Low budget films producers in bollywood will squeel with delight at the ridiculousness of it all. If this sounds like your idea of a solid read, enjoy.
August 17, 2021
I wish i could say i liked this.. But listening to spoiled punks complain about life just isn't my thing.
Hard pass on this one
Did not finish
March 16, 2021
This book starts off with an oddly casual writing style, with a number of "let me tell you" and "if you know what I'm saying" type phrases that seem to directly address the reader, but the book isn't treated like a journal written for an audience. It's just a standard 3rd person limited viewpoint with the occasional character shift, so I found the casual style a little distracting at first. The book doesn't keep doing that thankfully, but about the time we get to the first perspective shift and the first real back and forth conversation, a far more serious issue arises.
The conversations in the book feel incredibly stilted. It almost felt like I was reading the transcript of a poorly rehearsed high-school play. Every character just belts out lines like they're reading a grocery list, and as a result, none of the conversations have any emotional impact. On top of that, the narrative text rushes through every scene, and nothing that happens in the book has any weight. Without spoiling anything, there's a scene where the MC gets attacked by (female) bandits. And then, some "stuff" happens (you can guess). But the "stuff" is one single, short sentence. There's no anxiety, no anticipation, no tension. Something happens, and then another thing happens. The whole book felt like the literary equivalent of a storyboard. The key moments are represented, but there isn't any cinematography. No musical score, no art.
All that said, I still read the whole thing. The reason is simple, the premise is attractive. Dude goes to a world with a 10 to 1 female/male ratio where on top of the extremely favorable ratio, he's also a god among the men that are there. That's obviously an appealing premise to "indoor nerds" (a group I identify with strongly) who have probably all wondered what it would be like to have women falling all over themselves to make time with them. (Of course, most of us indoor nerds wouldn't know what to do if that did start happening, I think, but it's still an entertaining fantasy.)
This book is in no way on the same level as Delvers LLC, which features a world with a 3 to 1 F/M ratio, a series so well written that I got annoyed with all the adventuring and wished the book was a 400 page novel about the xenoanthropology of Ludas.
So, three stars. The premise is amusing, if unoriginal, but the writing, while syntactically mostly competent, has a lot of room for improvement. Would I buy a sequel? Eh... Probably not, unless I saw other reviews mentioning how much the writing has improved from the first book. Considering the other reviews I've read haven't mentioned the quality of the writing, something I find odd, considering how distracting it was for me, I don't hold high hopes.
The conversations in the book feel incredibly stilted. It almost felt like I was reading the transcript of a poorly rehearsed high-school play. Every character just belts out lines like they're reading a grocery list, and as a result, none of the conversations have any emotional impact. On top of that, the narrative text rushes through every scene, and nothing that happens in the book has any weight. Without spoiling anything, there's a scene where the MC gets attacked by (female) bandits. And then, some "stuff" happens (you can guess). But the "stuff" is one single, short sentence. There's no anxiety, no anticipation, no tension. Something happens, and then another thing happens. The whole book felt like the literary equivalent of a storyboard. The key moments are represented, but there isn't any cinematography. No musical score, no art.
All that said, I still read the whole thing. The reason is simple, the premise is attractive. Dude goes to a world with a 10 to 1 female/male ratio where on top of the extremely favorable ratio, he's also a god among the men that are there. That's obviously an appealing premise to "indoor nerds" (a group I identify with strongly) who have probably all wondered what it would be like to have women falling all over themselves to make time with them. (Of course, most of us indoor nerds wouldn't know what to do if that did start happening, I think, but it's still an entertaining fantasy.)
This book is in no way on the same level as Delvers LLC, which features a world with a 3 to 1 F/M ratio, a series so well written that I got annoyed with all the adventuring and wished the book was a 400 page novel about the xenoanthropology of Ludas.
So, three stars. The premise is amusing, if unoriginal, but the writing, while syntactically mostly competent, has a lot of room for improvement. Would I buy a sequel? Eh... Probably not, unless I saw other reviews mentioning how much the writing has improved from the first book. Considering the other reviews I've read haven't mentioned the quality of the writing, something I find odd, considering how distracting it was for me, I don't hold high hopes.
February 25, 2021
Needs serious work.
This was a good book, but the story needs work. The MC was taken and given a place to live. He is a rune mage but doesn’t really have to learn about his powers. He just tries and poof his runes work, he gets tired but all other times all is good. Are the “Gods” going to help him more? Why do they need it to change?
He just makes things, like ketchup and mayo(ketchup requires tomatoes which he never said he got), biscuits??? How does one set of people have rifles(cow farmer wife) but other people don’t?
The storyline has potential, he needs to grow and not just screw any thing that he can. The people of that world should not look down on males as that should be normal for them. The MC knows the males are different and should find a way to change their minds. I hope the author comes out with a second book to see how the story may continue and improve.
This was a good book, but the story needs work. The MC was taken and given a place to live. He is a rune mage but doesn’t really have to learn about his powers. He just tries and poof his runes work, he gets tired but all other times all is good. Are the “Gods” going to help him more? Why do they need it to change?
He just makes things, like ketchup and mayo(ketchup requires tomatoes which he never said he got), biscuits??? How does one set of people have rifles(cow farmer wife) but other people don’t?
The storyline has potential, he needs to grow and not just screw any thing that he can. The people of that world should not look down on males as that should be normal for them. The MC knows the males are different and should find a way to change their minds. I hope the author comes out with a second book to see how the story may continue and improve.
March 25, 2025
“The Traveler,” an audiobook by Xander Jade published in 2021 and brought to life by narrators Rozelyn Rader and Lewis Alexander, is a captivating plunge into a fantastical realm that blends isekai tropes with a fresh twist on gender dynamics. This debut in Jade’s series introduces listeners to Dominic, a 26-year-old MIT graduate and outdoorsman whose life takes a dramatic turn when a storm sweeps him from Earth into Risona - a world brimming with magic, mythical creatures, and a matriarchal society where women hold the reins of power. This audiobook, intended for mature audiences, and occasional profanity, offers a bold narrative that’s equal parts adventure and social exploration.
The story kicks off with Dominic’s disorienting arrival in Risona, where he’s thrust into a survival scenario that quickly evolves into something more complex. Gifted with skills to help him adapt - think enhanced abilities that feel like a video game cheat code (but without any heavy LitRPG elements like stats or screens, which I find very annoying) - Dominic navigates this alien landscape with a mix of ingenuity and grit. Jade excels at world-building, painting Risona as a vibrant tapestry of lush forests, bustling towns, and lurking dangers. The matriarchal structure is a standout feature, flipping traditional power dynamics on their head. Women aren’t just leaders here; they’re the backbone of society, and Dominic’s journey hinges on understanding and respecting this reality, even as he carves out his own space.
Rozelyn Rader and Lewis Alexander elevate the experience with their narration. Rader’s warm, commanding tone perfectly captures the fierce, multifaceted women of Risona, while Alexander’s steady, grounded delivery anchors Dominic’s perspective, balancing his bewilderment with his growing confidence. Their dual narration adds depth, especially in scenes of dialogue or tension, where the interplay of voices mirrors the cultural clash Dominic faces. The pacing is brisk, though at times it rushes through moments that could use more emotional weight - bandit encounters, for instance, feel fleeting despite their stakes.
Highlights include Dominic’s inventive streak, where his MIT-honed intellect shines as he introduces ideas foreign to Risona, sparking both admiration and conflict. The relationships he forms - steeped in the book’s mature themes - are unconventional yet intriguing, exploring power, trust, and companionship in ways that challenge norms. Jade’s prose, while occasionally casual to a fault, keeps the story accessible, though some listeners might find the dialogue stilted or overly expository.
“The Traveler” isn’t without flaws. The narrative can feel rushed, skimming over details that could enrich the world or characters further, and Dominic’s near-instant mastery of his new reality might strain believability for some. Yet, its charm lies in its audacity - a blend of fantasy escapism and a thought-provoking societal lens. For those seeking a bold, brisk adventure with a twist, this audiobook is a journey worth taking - just don’t expect it to linger too long on the scenery.
The story kicks off with Dominic’s disorienting arrival in Risona, where he’s thrust into a survival scenario that quickly evolves into something more complex. Gifted with skills to help him adapt - think enhanced abilities that feel like a video game cheat code (but without any heavy LitRPG elements like stats or screens, which I find very annoying) - Dominic navigates this alien landscape with a mix of ingenuity and grit. Jade excels at world-building, painting Risona as a vibrant tapestry of lush forests, bustling towns, and lurking dangers. The matriarchal structure is a standout feature, flipping traditional power dynamics on their head. Women aren’t just leaders here; they’re the backbone of society, and Dominic’s journey hinges on understanding and respecting this reality, even as he carves out his own space.
Rozelyn Rader and Lewis Alexander elevate the experience with their narration. Rader’s warm, commanding tone perfectly captures the fierce, multifaceted women of Risona, while Alexander’s steady, grounded delivery anchors Dominic’s perspective, balancing his bewilderment with his growing confidence. Their dual narration adds depth, especially in scenes of dialogue or tension, where the interplay of voices mirrors the cultural clash Dominic faces. The pacing is brisk, though at times it rushes through moments that could use more emotional weight - bandit encounters, for instance, feel fleeting despite their stakes.
Highlights include Dominic’s inventive streak, where his MIT-honed intellect shines as he introduces ideas foreign to Risona, sparking both admiration and conflict. The relationships he forms - steeped in the book’s mature themes - are unconventional yet intriguing, exploring power, trust, and companionship in ways that challenge norms. Jade’s prose, while occasionally casual to a fault, keeps the story accessible, though some listeners might find the dialogue stilted or overly expository.
“The Traveler” isn’t without flaws. The narrative can feel rushed, skimming over details that could enrich the world or characters further, and Dominic’s near-instant mastery of his new reality might strain believability for some. Yet, its charm lies in its audacity - a blend of fantasy escapism and a thought-provoking societal lens. For those seeking a bold, brisk adventure with a twist, this audiobook is a journey worth taking - just don’t expect it to linger too long on the scenery.
August 25, 2021
Never read book where a characters development goes straight downhill so fast.
Our MC goes from conflicting-hobbies-almost-badass to I'm-such-a-nice-guy-walk all-over-me, in just a few chapters.
He's apperantly disgusted with all the weak males but then proceeds to act like them and never denies a female anything. What happened?
Pathetic.
Our MC goes from conflicting-hobbies-almost-badass to I'm-such-a-nice-guy-walk all-over-me, in just a few chapters.
He's apperantly disgusted with all the weak males but then proceeds to act like them and never denies a female anything. What happened?
Pathetic.
January 13, 2023
Not bad
This is a standard issue Harem book. Not a single new thing springs to mind when I remember it.
But It wasn't too bad at all.
That first chapter, the before MC gets transported to another world chapter was verging on parody with how super talented and overqualified the MC is. Think of a 20 year old with 40 years of experience.
But it doesn't take long for this book to settle down into a decent retelling of the same old story.
Super talented engineer/gamer/survivalist with a black belt in Krav Maga gets sent to another world to aid the gods in saving that world, and the smoking hot monster girls who are being treated as second class citizens there. (sound familiar?) Oh, did I mention that 90% of all the men on that world have died off and the MC also needs to help repopulate the planet with his superior genetics? yeah. fairly standard stuff.
But not a badly done retelling.
This is a standard issue Harem book. Not a single new thing springs to mind when I remember it.
But It wasn't too bad at all.
That first chapter, the before MC gets transported to another world chapter was verging on parody with how super talented and overqualified the MC is. Think of a 20 year old with 40 years of experience.
But it doesn't take long for this book to settle down into a decent retelling of the same old story.
Super talented engineer/gamer/survivalist with a black belt in Krav Maga gets sent to another world to aid the gods in saving that world, and the smoking hot monster girls who are being treated as second class citizens there. (sound familiar?) Oh, did I mention that 90% of all the men on that world have died off and the MC also needs to help repopulate the planet with his superior genetics? yeah. fairly standard stuff.
But not a badly done retelling.
March 31, 2021
I enjoyed this more that I thought I would based on some reviews I saw. Not that the reviews were wrong or even misleading; it is VERY slice-of-life, not my favourite thing right out of the gate. It was also kinda 1-2-3 for the problem resolution.
At least on the surface. In fact the MC, while superficially OP (reason for his abilities etc. is explained in the book) has some considerable cultural blind spots that could (and fairly early on nearly did) get him killed or worse.
This is where the harem elements come in, and in context they make sense. As it is a female-dominated world, he needs partners with a variety of skills and temperaments to make everything work. He is set up for success by his (unseen) patron god, but there is a bigger picture here than him just carving a farm out of the wilderness.
Not a perfect book by any stretch, but it did catch my interest and I'd like to see where this is going.
At least on the surface. In fact the MC, while superficially OP (reason for his abilities etc. is explained in the book) has some considerable cultural blind spots that could (and fairly early on nearly did) get him killed or worse.
This is where the harem elements come in, and in context they make sense. As it is a female-dominated world, he needs partners with a variety of skills and temperaments to make everything work. He is set up for success by his (unseen) patron god, but there is a bigger picture here than him just carving a farm out of the wilderness.
Not a perfect book by any stretch, but it did catch my interest and I'd like to see where this is going.
March 1, 2021
Potential but needs a bit more
I love the potential for this series. The plot and setting is amazing. The story has the potential to be super interesting and entertaining. My only nitpicks are that the book itself needs a bit more “cooking” as it can definitely use more dialogue and expositions on how scenes play out. Scenes feel a bit rushed or lack much detail. For example the whole kidnapping portion could have easily been longer. Characters could also been more flushed out. Overall this book is good but could be so much better with a bit more writing and detail overall. Still a entertaining book can’t wait for the next one.
I love the potential for this series. The plot and setting is amazing. The story has the potential to be super interesting and entertaining. My only nitpicks are that the book itself needs a bit more “cooking” as it can definitely use more dialogue and expositions on how scenes play out. Scenes feel a bit rushed or lack much detail. For example the whole kidnapping portion could have easily been longer. Characters could also been more flushed out. Overall this book is good but could be so much better with a bit more writing and detail overall. Still a entertaining book can’t wait for the next one.
March 6, 2021
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More of a slice-of-life isekai based in a fantasy world with reversed morality. I mean it was okay and could have had a rating of 4, but towards the end it got abit repetitive. Interesting world building, not so interesting cast.
More of a slice-of-life isekai based in a fantasy world with reversed morality. I mean it was okay and could have had a rating of 4, but towards the end it got abit repetitive. Interesting world building, not so interesting cast.
March 7, 2021
Boring
This guy gets access to magical powers and its barely mentioned throughout the book. The major focus has been about the endless amount of women that want to bang him.
This guy gets access to magical powers and its barely mentioned throughout the book. The major focus has been about the endless amount of women that want to bang him.
March 25, 2023
I had this book in my Audible library from somewhere, and picked it as my occasional, "not too long, not too serious" audiobook. I seldom write reviews for these, as I treat them as such, but I could not hold back this time.
This book is utterly unrealistic (yes, even for a harem fantasy one), and such a mess.
The MC, Dom:
- Is a sit-at-home gamer, but also a veteran outdoorsman, survivalist, and a hiker.
- Is a shy geek, but also an advanced Krav Maga fighter.
- Is 188cm tall and ripe with muscles, yet clumsy around women, and nobody has ever approached him.
- Has two MIT degrees, but learns a lot of things like an 8yo.
Overpowered? That's just the first 2-3 pages. Wait until the first chapters!
He is magically teleported to a new world, that starts out like an MMORPG game. Click here, accept the terms, tutorial.
Which will never show up again in the book.
He ends in a world, that by name, is hinted at being a possible future of Earth. Yet, it's full of fantasy races.
Elves, drows, dwarves, shapeshifters, nephilim etc.
Not surprisingly, the premise is that a virus a couple of centuries earlier (comfortably fitting with the possible Earth future hints), killed most men, resulting in a 1:10 ratio.
This makes men a valued asset that is protected by harems of women fighting for their graces, while men do nothing and turn into useless walking balls.
So, Dom has all the advantages and can act as the only manly-man and sweep up all the women he wants! Every single woman is sexy and gorgeous. Most men are pitiful creatures.
This means that just by not being a dork, he shines as a knight, never seen for centuries.
No. No-no-no! That's not enough. He needs even more advantage...
As a one-off boost, the "game masters", who only show up at the start, also:
- He understands and speaks every language in the world.
- He is the strongest enchanter who has ever lived and knows spells nobody else even heard about.
- He can become immune to magic.
- He gets a huge plot of undisputed land, and a bunch of gold.
He makes good use of them, by concentrating on things like:
- A perfect blade so the ladies can shave... everywhere. Which they all take as natural, despite not being a thing in that world.
- Moisturiser. You know... after shaving.
- Bathroom and fridge. (Indispensable for a sit-at-home geek.)
- Goes on a shopping spree to buy lingerie for every woman, choosing what he likes best.
Almost every woman instantly wants to drag him into bed, either hinting through innuendos or explicitly asking. Yet, Dom, like an innocent boy, doesn't get these for a while.
(Just in case the 12yo boy's fantasy wasn't obvious by now...)
Not surprisingly, he doesn't understand how women work together, and "How they speak just by looking at each other".
When he graciously finally gives in, he turns into a stud, getting into action multiple times a day. Ah, yes... he has that superpower too.
The writing style also shifts during the story, as if the author found out what he wanted to write as he went along. Starts with addressing the reader, in a fourth-wall style. Then turns into a 90% script for the screen or stage. (As if someone was only imagining a series of anime scenes? Hm...)
The only character development in Dom is that he turns from his 12yo boy to a machine stud. And I don't mean it in terms of maturity.
Even the young boy side character shows more progress.
This book is utterly unrealistic (yes, even for a harem fantasy one), and such a mess.
The MC, Dom:
- Is a sit-at-home gamer, but also a veteran outdoorsman, survivalist, and a hiker.
- Is a shy geek, but also an advanced Krav Maga fighter.
- Is 188cm tall and ripe with muscles, yet clumsy around women, and nobody has ever approached him.
- Has two MIT degrees, but learns a lot of things like an 8yo.
Overpowered? That's just the first 2-3 pages. Wait until the first chapters!
He is magically teleported to a new world, that starts out like an MMORPG game. Click here, accept the terms, tutorial.
Which will never show up again in the book.
He ends in a world, that by name, is hinted at being a possible future of Earth. Yet, it's full of fantasy races.
Elves, drows, dwarves, shapeshifters, nephilim etc.
Not surprisingly, the premise is that a virus a couple of centuries earlier (comfortably fitting with the possible Earth future hints), killed most men, resulting in a 1:10 ratio.
This makes men a valued asset that is protected by harems of women fighting for their graces, while men do nothing and turn into useless walking balls.
So, Dom has all the advantages and can act as the only manly-man and sweep up all the women he wants! Every single woman is sexy and gorgeous. Most men are pitiful creatures.
This means that just by not being a dork, he shines as a knight, never seen for centuries.
No. No-no-no! That's not enough. He needs even more advantage...
As a one-off boost, the "game masters", who only show up at the start, also:
- He understands and speaks every language in the world.
- He is the strongest enchanter who has ever lived and knows spells nobody else even heard about.
- He can become immune to magic.
- He gets a huge plot of undisputed land, and a bunch of gold.
He makes good use of them, by concentrating on things like:
- A perfect blade so the ladies can shave... everywhere. Which they all take as natural, despite not being a thing in that world.
- Moisturiser. You know... after shaving.
- Bathroom and fridge. (Indispensable for a sit-at-home geek.)
- Goes on a shopping spree to buy lingerie for every woman, choosing what he likes best.
Almost every woman instantly wants to drag him into bed, either hinting through innuendos or explicitly asking. Yet, Dom, like an innocent boy, doesn't get these for a while.
(Just in case the 12yo boy's fantasy wasn't obvious by now...)
Not surprisingly, he doesn't understand how women work together, and "How they speak just by looking at each other".
When he graciously finally gives in, he turns into a stud, getting into action multiple times a day. Ah, yes... he has that superpower too.
The writing style also shifts during the story, as if the author found out what he wanted to write as he went along. Starts with addressing the reader, in a fourth-wall style. Then turns into a 90% script for the screen or stage. (As if someone was only imagining a series of anime scenes? Hm...)
The only character development in Dom is that he turns from his 12yo boy to a machine stud. And I don't mean it in terms of maturity.
Even the young boy side character shows more progress.
June 30, 2022
The author is delusional in this fantasy-isekai (teleported to another world) novel series. Although this first volume is organized and filled with action, the author has a skewed sense of logic or in all cases, is irrational and nonsensical.
Main character, Dominic, with lightning, is teleported to another world. Dominic invades a home, not his home or his land, and starts using all of the stuff as if it were his. Helps out a Panther and calls him Scar (William).
This is a world that has a plague that kills most of the men. So the ratio between men and women are 1 to 10. The author later states that it is 1 in 5. So obvious editing is required. Then this world is a matriarchy. Although women are dominant here, the author insists on his tunnel vision "machismo". Women who are in a harem are all instantly bi-sexual (as if the author was both gay and into women at the same time whenever somebody is having a threesome or more). Just because women are more alone in this world it does not mean that they will be all gay, much less the erroneous idea that all women that are part of a harem are instantly into the women of the harem. This is irrational, nonsensical and discriminatory.
Women warn Dominic not to tell anyone of his rune powers and inventions because the powerful women of this world would abduct him. The first thing he does, is get abducted, used as a breeding stud, after a month that he went missing, was just barely able to escape.
The second thing he does is go to the patent office and registers all of his "other world artifacts and ideas". This is letting all of the powers that be (especially the magistrates who deal in influence peddling) all of the ideas, projects and artifacts that he is commercializing. The second thing he does, is go to Corinne and creates a joint-venture. So against all common sense, Dominic informs the World, not just that small town, that he is ready to be abducted, enslaved and exploited (until the end of time).
Dominic walks around everywhere, alone, letting everybody know that he can be abducted again and again. Creates idiotic pissing contest fights with some of the powerful locals.
Obviously this is a "wet dream" of most geeks and nerds. To be desired by all women and having a choice of all the women around you in another world. Of course it is something that will never happen. Because one man has enough "sperm" to give birth to the whole population of a world (billions). Whether it be this one, or another one. So Dominic is not really needed, valued or desired (if the story had any logic or sense). The author contradicts science and biology directly.
The author also creates discrimination between the Humans and the Beast-folk people. Humans treat Best-folk like animals. Interesting to note that those humans that bully, not tolerate, seek conflict act more like animals than the actual Beast-folk.
This story has way to much sex, it is all described to the last detail. Dominic has like a six pack, 2 six packs, four six packs, so any sexual liaisons lose value by the end of this first volume.
First volume has close to 200 pages, with 16 chapters. As far as I know, series has 3 volumes, the third volume was first published on April 2022, so this series is on-going and hopefully, the author will invest more time to remove all of the plot holes, all of the sexual prejudice, all of the irrationality and nonsensical-ness.
Main character, Dominic, with lightning, is teleported to another world. Dominic invades a home, not his home or his land, and starts using all of the stuff as if it were his. Helps out a Panther and calls him Scar (William).
This is a world that has a plague that kills most of the men. So the ratio between men and women are 1 to 10. The author later states that it is 1 in 5. So obvious editing is required. Then this world is a matriarchy. Although women are dominant here, the author insists on his tunnel vision "machismo". Women who are in a harem are all instantly bi-sexual (as if the author was both gay and into women at the same time whenever somebody is having a threesome or more). Just because women are more alone in this world it does not mean that they will be all gay, much less the erroneous idea that all women that are part of a harem are instantly into the women of the harem. This is irrational, nonsensical and discriminatory.
Women warn Dominic not to tell anyone of his rune powers and inventions because the powerful women of this world would abduct him. The first thing he does, is get abducted, used as a breeding stud, after a month that he went missing, was just barely able to escape.
The second thing he does is go to the patent office and registers all of his "other world artifacts and ideas". This is letting all of the powers that be (especially the magistrates who deal in influence peddling) all of the ideas, projects and artifacts that he is commercializing. The second thing he does, is go to Corinne and creates a joint-venture. So against all common sense, Dominic informs the World, not just that small town, that he is ready to be abducted, enslaved and exploited (until the end of time).
Dominic walks around everywhere, alone, letting everybody know that he can be abducted again and again. Creates idiotic pissing contest fights with some of the powerful locals.
Obviously this is a "wet dream" of most geeks and nerds. To be desired by all women and having a choice of all the women around you in another world. Of course it is something that will never happen. Because one man has enough "sperm" to give birth to the whole population of a world (billions). Whether it be this one, or another one. So Dominic is not really needed, valued or desired (if the story had any logic or sense). The author contradicts science and biology directly.
The author also creates discrimination between the Humans and the Beast-folk people. Humans treat Best-folk like animals. Interesting to note that those humans that bully, not tolerate, seek conflict act more like animals than the actual Beast-folk.
This story has way to much sex, it is all described to the last detail. Dominic has like a six pack, 2 six packs, four six packs, so any sexual liaisons lose value by the end of this first volume.
First volume has close to 200 pages, with 16 chapters. As far as I know, series has 3 volumes, the third volume was first published on April 2022, so this series is on-going and hopefully, the author will invest more time to remove all of the plot holes, all of the sexual prejudice, all of the irrationality and nonsensical-ness.
January 18, 2022
The story that went no where
As far as they went ,2 books ,the story line was great . you built us up then leave us hanging with no ending just when it was getting interesting. if I didn't know better I would say you wrote yourself into a corner and said to help with it ...its to comp!cited to put a good finish to this story. I figured out a long time ago that many fantasy writers write solely to satisfy themselves and hope like hell it sells. Because of that I would not recommend anyone read the traveler as you will be disappointed ....there is no ending and no discussion of any future books. It is a take it or leave it with the writer who. I just happen to enjoy a story that has closure. If there is a book 3 or 4 out there than please disregard my comments. I cannot find .IF you write a story for money than finish it for the reader or at least have the common custody to let the reader know that there wont be more books on Traveler so we then can understand without having to look around that you might have a tendency to not write an ending to your story's . I suppose in this day and age that might be asking too much with fantasy
As far as they went ,2 books ,the story line was great . you built us up then leave us hanging with no ending just when it was getting interesting. if I didn't know better I would say you wrote yourself into a corner and said to help with it ...its to comp!cited to put a good finish to this story. I figured out a long time ago that many fantasy writers write solely to satisfy themselves and hope like hell it sells. Because of that I would not recommend anyone read the traveler as you will be disappointed ....there is no ending and no discussion of any future books. It is a take it or leave it with the writer who. I just happen to enjoy a story that has closure. If there is a book 3 or 4 out there than please disregard my comments. I cannot find .IF you write a story for money than finish it for the reader or at least have the common custody to let the reader know that there wont be more books on Traveler so we then can understand without having to look around that you might have a tendency to not write an ending to your story's . I suppose in this day and age that might be asking too much with fantasy
September 9, 2021
Way more than I expected
I don’t know what I’m reading into with this book. You read the description and you know it’s going to be a female dominated society where a guy comes from earth and ends up there. The best way to describe the book is it’s a bit of a slice of life with some action pretty good action senses and overpopulated female world yes it’s a harem but it’s not one of those icky harems that are gross in nature. Overall I felt the author kept the six scenes classy for the most part. There were a few times when I said man that’s pushing it but to each their own. What I might think is pushing it could easily be considered classy. It wasn’t over the top oh my goodness how could they say that. Overall it’s a great story I did not expect this I thought it would just be average something to read I finish the book while at work. Can’t wait to get the second book in the series.
I don’t know what I’m reading into with this book. You read the description and you know it’s going to be a female dominated society where a guy comes from earth and ends up there. The best way to describe the book is it’s a bit of a slice of life with some action pretty good action senses and overpopulated female world yes it’s a harem but it’s not one of those icky harems that are gross in nature. Overall I felt the author kept the six scenes classy for the most part. There were a few times when I said man that’s pushing it but to each their own. What I might think is pushing it could easily be considered classy. It wasn’t over the top oh my goodness how could they say that. Overall it’s a great story I did not expect this I thought it would just be average something to read I finish the book while at work. Can’t wait to get the second book in the series.
October 28, 2024
Put it off for the title.
I had avoided it since "the traveler" sounded like a wanderlust harem story. I tend not to like those. So you can imagine my surprise when I caught the word "homestead" in relation to the series. I've read it and enjoyed it. I do find myself wishing it had been called "the Traveler's homestead" or something.
Anyway, a lot to like. The pacing was generally good and the realationships were compelling enough. I enjoyed the slower, more reserved lifestyle.
V**plot gripes. Non-spoiler but need context to be understood**V
I'm not sure how much the cave thing was needed but I can see an arguement for it. If you're going to do it, it was done well.
I think he went too far too soon when he took the trash to the street. He left questions that don't need to be asked. Not to mention the attention. I get not wanting to cower. There's a difference between standing up for youself and yours and asking for trouble you're not ready for.
I had avoided it since "the traveler" sounded like a wanderlust harem story. I tend not to like those. So you can imagine my surprise when I caught the word "homestead" in relation to the series. I've read it and enjoyed it. I do find myself wishing it had been called "the Traveler's homestead" or something.
Anyway, a lot to like. The pacing was generally good and the realationships were compelling enough. I enjoyed the slower, more reserved lifestyle.
V**plot gripes. Non-spoiler but need context to be understood**V
I'm not sure how much the cave thing was needed but I can see an arguement for it. If you're going to do it, it was done well.
I think he went too far too soon when he took the trash to the street. He left questions that don't need to be asked. Not to mention the attention. I get not wanting to cower. There's a difference between standing up for youself and yours and asking for trouble you're not ready for.
January 4, 2025
Gary Stu with a big dick finds himself magically transported to a world where every woman is smoking hot, and the ratio of men to women is 8 to one. (That's eight women for every one man). All the men except our Gary Stu, are coddled, entitled, and weak. The women all find him irresistibly attractive and must have sex with him at any and every opportunity he allows them to.
I know this is a male fantasy, which is fine, I'm male, too. I have fantasies, too. But this is so one-sided and devoid of actual characters, reason, or substance that it's just pathetic.
Maybe it's because I'm not an "Alpha male" type or that I'm ugly, but I just can't relate to this at all.
If the sex scenes were good, I wouldn't mind so much. But they're very brief and unsatisfying. They basically amount to Gary stating that he had sex with the 10/10 beauty and like totally rocked her world, bro!
Boring tripe!
I know this is a male fantasy, which is fine, I'm male, too. I have fantasies, too. But this is so one-sided and devoid of actual characters, reason, or substance that it's just pathetic.
Maybe it's because I'm not an "Alpha male" type or that I'm ugly, but I just can't relate to this at all.
If the sex scenes were good, I wouldn't mind so much. But they're very brief and unsatisfying. They basically amount to Gary stating that he had sex with the 10/10 beauty and like totally rocked her world, bro!
Boring tripe!
March 16, 2021
Warning, adult content, sex, etc.
The writing is a bit primitive but the plot is original and has some interesting features. There are a bunch of standard sub plots and character types we've seen before. The alternate world is where there is some originality. Since women are pretty much running everything, the author works with that to make things interesting. The world is never completely described, so you never have a firm grasp as to what will happen.
The characters themselves are limited in the writing about them. What I mean is that the characters are not the problem, but the writing not really giving us a real glimpse as to their character and motivations is limiting. Think cardboard stereotypes...
The main character is an engineer and a badass. Okay, now what? The plot is never really exploited as well as it could be.
Not a horrible book, not a masterpiece.
The writing is a bit primitive but the plot is original and has some interesting features. There are a bunch of standard sub plots and character types we've seen before. The alternate world is where there is some originality. Since women are pretty much running everything, the author works with that to make things interesting. The world is never completely described, so you never have a firm grasp as to what will happen.
The characters themselves are limited in the writing about them. What I mean is that the characters are not the problem, but the writing not really giving us a real glimpse as to their character and motivations is limiting. Think cardboard stereotypes...
The main character is an engineer and a badass. Okay, now what? The plot is never really exploited as well as it could be.
Not a horrible book, not a masterpiece.
March 27, 2021
This book was generally well written and while the MC was a little over the top (MIT double degree, hunter, camper and Krav Maga video gamer!). The problems with the book were twofold. First, there was no real conflict in the story, any "bad guys" were quickly dispatched before the reader could even worry about the safety of our hero. Secondly, it is only half a book... the story just ends at a random place that has no particular significance to the story.
That said, the story has some interesting takes on gender roles and the characters act in a manner that is logical for the world they are placed into. For that reason I didn't down rate it as much as I normally would for an author selling us half a book.
That said, the story has some interesting takes on gender roles and the characters act in a manner that is logical for the world they are placed into. For that reason I didn't down rate it as much as I normally would for an author selling us half a book.
March 10, 2021
A fun isekai harem story
This story was a whole lot of fun not your typical harem story. The characters are well thought out and the main character is not a little whiny butt. There is a lot of tongue in cheek humor as well as some tough situations that people get into and I like the way the author weaves the story. There are different personalities and what you think is going to happen doesn't always come to fruition the way you think it will. some things do turn out the way you think they are but there's enough that keeps you guessing and keeps me entertained I really enjoyed reading this I hope I can read the next one soon.
This story was a whole lot of fun not your typical harem story. The characters are well thought out and the main character is not a little whiny butt. There is a lot of tongue in cheek humor as well as some tough situations that people get into and I like the way the author weaves the story. There are different personalities and what you think is going to happen doesn't always come to fruition the way you think it will. some things do turn out the way you think they are but there's enough that keeps you guessing and keeps me entertained I really enjoyed reading this I hope I can read the next one soon.
July 27, 2021
A different take on harem fantasy
First off, it begins, much like many "stuck in another world harem fantasy" but then, rapidly, morphs into a very interesting and different take on the trope.
The world building is actually well done, and fairly logical
The main character, Dominic, is a likable individual, who adapts to his new circumstances over several months before venturing out. The women who fall for him, do so over time, and for good reasons.
While he SEEMS over powered, this is actually more a reflection of both his origins and the world he has found himself in.
I highly recommend this book and am anxiously awaiting the next in the series...
First off, it begins, much like many "stuck in another world harem fantasy" but then, rapidly, morphs into a very interesting and different take on the trope.
The world building is actually well done, and fairly logical
The main character, Dominic, is a likable individual, who adapts to his new circumstances over several months before venturing out. The women who fall for him, do so over time, and for good reasons.
While he SEEMS over powered, this is actually more a reflection of both his origins and the world he has found himself in.
I highly recommend this book and am anxiously awaiting the next in the series...
September 18, 2021
Pretty good willing to see what comes next
Overall this was an entertaining read, a lot more world building than I expected but that is a good thing. I am glad the author wasn’t lazy with using sex all the time to move story along as some authors often do. I felt that the action could have been developed more along with the political structure of the world in that I wanted to be introduced to more of the power brokers and political actors but that is what the second book is for I am guessing. All that to say it was an enjoyable read won’t get any awards but enjoyable nonetheless
Overall this was an entertaining read, a lot more world building than I expected but that is a good thing. I am glad the author wasn’t lazy with using sex all the time to move story along as some authors often do. I felt that the action could have been developed more along with the political structure of the world in that I wanted to be introduced to more of the power brokers and political actors but that is what the second book is for I am guessing. All that to say it was an enjoyable read won’t get any awards but enjoyable nonetheless
July 12, 2024
I love this author the story lines and plots are great 👍 👌 😀
The only issue I have is the over use of the word Quim ughh 😑 😒 it's such a cringe 😫 word I grimace 😬 everytime.. Plus his women told all his business which was not cool 😐 😑 then he had tons of people asking 50 thousand questions it pissed me off for him. Don't think the princess should of put him on blast she didn't like the spotlight so she took it off herself and put dom in firing line now he will never have peace 🤔 I think this is going to start alot of trouble. Dom can't do anything without getting asked a bunch of questions it's annoying 😒
The only issue I have is the over use of the word Quim ughh 😑 😒 it's such a cringe 😫 word I grimace 😬 everytime.. Plus his women told all his business which was not cool 😐 😑 then he had tons of people asking 50 thousand questions it pissed me off for him. Don't think the princess should of put him on blast she didn't like the spotlight so she took it off herself and put dom in firing line now he will never have peace 🤔 I think this is going to start alot of trouble. Dom can't do anything without getting asked a bunch of questions it's annoying 😒
March 8, 2021
A great read!
Okay, an honest review. When I first started this novel, I was a little put off by the way that the author glossed over some details as if the reader was supposed to already be familiar with gaming terms and the like. By the time that I got into the 2nd chapter, I had moved on, because the author was hitting his stride. This is a fun, sexy book. I'm looking forward to reading more of this series and seeing where the characters will go. I see a lot of potential in this series.
Okay, an honest review. When I first started this novel, I was a little put off by the way that the author glossed over some details as if the reader was supposed to already be familiar with gaming terms and the like. By the time that I got into the 2nd chapter, I had moved on, because the author was hitting his stride. This is a fun, sexy book. I'm looking forward to reading more of this series and seeing where the characters will go. I see a lot of potential in this series.
April 3, 2021
Solid writing Meh ending
Good story building but the hero is a bit of a Mary Sue capable of great feats that every woman wants because all the other men in the world are pansy’s. The plot hints at reasons why he in particular was brought to this new world to be a catalyst but this isnt really delved into with depth. The ending comes randomly and these are why I took 2 stars off. But the writing is good, the story engaging, and I’ll be picking up the next book in the series. Solid 3 stars. Hoping we get more focus in book 2
Good story building but the hero is a bit of a Mary Sue capable of great feats that every woman wants because all the other men in the world are pansy’s. The plot hints at reasons why he in particular was brought to this new world to be a catalyst but this isnt really delved into with depth. The ending comes randomly and these are why I took 2 stars off. But the writing is good, the story engaging, and I’ll be picking up the next book in the series. Solid 3 stars. Hoping we get more focus in book 2
April 4, 2021
Entertaining Read
Dom is transported to a realm with a female to male ratio of 10 to 1. He is given skills and sets out to survive. I like the incredulity of the people he meets that he has no females to protect and provide for him. He can take care of himself, thank you very much. Well, maybe he sometimes could use a hand. Women and even teen age girls are interested in him. Which are a fit with him? Who can he trust? How does his moral code work in this world? I like the action, humor, and how he deals with being in a reverse situation. I hope for another book.
Dom is transported to a realm with a female to male ratio of 10 to 1. He is given skills and sets out to survive. I like the incredulity of the people he meets that he has no females to protect and provide for him. He can take care of himself, thank you very much. Well, maybe he sometimes could use a hand. Women and even teen age girls are interested in him. Which are a fit with him? Who can he trust? How does his moral code work in this world? I like the action, humor, and how he deals with being in a reverse situation. I hope for another book.
May 19, 2021
Great start to a new series
The MC is transported to a new world (fortunately this takes only a single chapter) where females outnumber males by a wide margin. He starts out with some gods-given gifts and begins his own farm, collects people to help (females, naturally), and begins to create items similar to those found in our world using magic. This first book really sets the scene and creates believable characters to whom the reader can relate. I’m looking forward to the next book in this series.
The MC is transported to a new world (fortunately this takes only a single chapter) where females outnumber males by a wide margin. He starts out with some gods-given gifts and begins his own farm, collects people to help (females, naturally), and begins to create items similar to those found in our world using magic. This first book really sets the scene and creates believable characters to whom the reader can relate. I’m looking forward to the next book in this series.
February 4, 2022
Fantastic Book
This is a fantastic story that I highly recommend and one may ask why did I not give it 5 stars then and the simplest answer is because and here comes some spoilers because because here comes some spoilers again because of the relationship between the 2 women he started courting 1st. I thought Isabella and Felicia were great 1st editions for his heroine and how the relationship soured and how the author wrote it left a bad taste in my mouth..... However despite this hiccup I still recommend the book it was really good.
This is a fantastic story that I highly recommend and one may ask why did I not give it 5 stars then and the simplest answer is because and here comes some spoilers because because here comes some spoilers again because of the relationship between the 2 women he started courting 1st. I thought Isabella and Felicia were great 1st editions for his heroine and how the relationship soured and how the author wrote it left a bad taste in my mouth..... However despite this hiccup I still recommend the book it was really good.
December 17, 2022
male fantasy wish fulfillment
This book offers a juvenile view of sexual relations. In a world where women outnumber men four to one, Sex is transactional and all women want the rare man who is physically strong and has a big and overflowing cock. Women dominate men, some rape men and most are racist.
Meanwhile women all have lesbian relationships to tide them over in the absence of a man.
The protagonist is tall smart gifted and a hard worker, not to mention kind to the under-trodden and a sex machine. Of course women flock to him.
This book offers a juvenile view of sexual relations. In a world where women outnumber men four to one, Sex is transactional and all women want the rare man who is physically strong and has a big and overflowing cock. Women dominate men, some rape men and most are racist.
Meanwhile women all have lesbian relationships to tide them over in the absence of a man.
The protagonist is tall smart gifted and a hard worker, not to mention kind to the under-trodden and a sex machine. Of course women flock to him.
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