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Planet Bound
After spending months on an alien world for work, all John Espinoza just wants to do is get home to his wife and daughter. Unfortunately, the transport ship he chose is attacked by pirates and he ends up stranded on an unknown planet where the very air is toxic to him. Now John has to team up with the ship’s AI and the two have to survive on this hostile alien world and figure out some way to get off the planet or get a message out for help. Can they overcome their dwindling resources, alien life forms, and hostile space forces? Or will they die together, planet bound? This is a sci-fi survival story with augmented reality, a snarky AI, upgrade mechanics, resource gathering, crafting, alien creatures, and space pirates.
- GenresScience Fiction
266 pages, Paperback
First published October 21, 2018
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February 9, 2021
I guess it's personal preference. It's okay but I just don't like how the author just killed off the two crewmates that saved the protagonist. I also don't like idiotic protagonists, which I believe this author likes to write. I know not everyone is Mark Watney, who knows how to survive and tries to. In one minute, the protagonist is like "omg, I need to live. I need to get home to see my wife and my girl." And in another minute, the protagonist is like "omg, there is no hope in life. I need to get drunk to de-stress."
I like giving Mejia second or third chances because Jill Smith is a very nice narrator. I enjoy listening to her. But Mejia loves his idiotic protagonists too much for my taste.
I like giving Mejia second or third chances because Jill Smith is a very nice narrator. I enjoy listening to her. But Mejia loves his idiotic protagonists too much for my taste.
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December 7, 2018
Space adventure
Mistakes: I found four. Things like step being misspelled, wrong word used in a sentence that changes the pov. Things like that toss you from the story.
Plot: ship attacked and crashes on an alien planet. There is very little actual litrpg. No town building and no fighting hostile creatures. There was resource collection and a few upgrades to his spacesuit but that is about it. I did skip the few dreams he had as I found them boring. I wanted more time spent building. Everything towards the end seemed to just happen to fast.
Characters: the MC was kind of boring. I was more interested in the A.I.
6/10 just kind of an average read. I expected better.
Mistakes: I found four. Things like step being misspelled, wrong word used in a sentence that changes the pov. Things like that toss you from the story.
Plot: ship attacked and crashes on an alien planet. There is very little actual litrpg. No town building and no fighting hostile creatures. There was resource collection and a few upgrades to his spacesuit but that is about it. I did skip the few dreams he had as I found them boring. I wanted more time spent building. Everything towards the end seemed to just happen to fast.
Characters: the MC was kind of boring. I was more interested in the A.I.
6/10 just kind of an average read. I expected better.
August 1, 2020
Really Enjoyed This One
Pretty entertaining. Great for a one off or a series if the author decides to. Definitely cool concept. As with other books from this author I’m both left content and wanting more. There wasn’t as much universe/world building as I have grown accustomed to. Well, there was but it didn’t go too deeply into the lore/history. Would definitely grab the next if one is ever released. I liked the little bits of ingenuity from the pair of MCs. Alien creatures, spaceships, exploration and a bit of crafting. Overall a pretty great book.
Pretty entertaining. Great for a one off or a series if the author decides to. Definitely cool concept. As with other books from this author I’m both left content and wanting more. There wasn’t as much universe/world building as I have grown accustomed to. Well, there was but it didn’t go too deeply into the lore/history. Would definitely grab the next if one is ever released. I liked the little bits of ingenuity from the pair of MCs. Alien creatures, spaceships, exploration and a bit of crafting. Overall a pretty great book.
April 19, 2019
What doesn't kill you
Have you ever played a game that you think will start you off in the kiddie pool to learn the ropes but dumps you in the deep end almost immediately? An action filled narrative set in an actively hostile environment where man & AI have to depend on each other to survive. The ending was a bit rushed to tie up loose ends but sets up quite well the possibility of a sequel. If the thought of military-ish scifi/RPG appeals to you, don't pass on this one.
Have you ever played a game that you think will start you off in the kiddie pool to learn the ropes but dumps you in the deep end almost immediately? An action filled narrative set in an actively hostile environment where man & AI have to depend on each other to survive. The ending was a bit rushed to tie up loose ends but sets up quite well the possibility of a sequel. If the thought of military-ish scifi/RPG appeals to you, don't pass on this one.
October 29, 2018
A good read... like usual...
A very well written book with few typos not Ramons typical litrpg fare but he brought enough of it over into the book to keep his fans interested. I personally havent really enjoyed a non gamelit scifi since disney castrated star wars but this took me back to the exploration and wonder the old Lucas arts books had a must read
A very well written book with few typos not Ramons typical litrpg fare but he brought enough of it over into the book to keep his fans interested. I personally havent really enjoyed a non gamelit scifi since disney castrated star wars but this took me back to the exploration and wonder the old Lucas arts books had a must read
November 1, 2018
Really enjoyed this!
This new novel from Ramon Mejia is a departure from his other work. He’s made a smooth transition from his fantasy worlds to space sci-fi. Lots of action, and danger. I especially like the tremendous amount of thought he must have put into resource requirements and element composition of materials. Well done!
This new novel from Ramon Mejia is a departure from his other work. He’s made a smooth transition from his fantasy worlds to space sci-fi. Lots of action, and danger. I especially like the tremendous amount of thought he must have put into resource requirements and element composition of materials. Well done!
December 8, 2018
A worthy addition
This is a tale of survival, determination, and unexpected friendship. While it’s clear that this is a “Low-LitRPG” (small elements of game like mechanics) this does nothing to detract from what is ultimately a worthy addition to the genre.
Give it a read, and see for yourself!
This is a tale of survival, determination, and unexpected friendship. While it’s clear that this is a “Low-LitRPG” (small elements of game like mechanics) this does nothing to detract from what is ultimately a worthy addition to the genre.
Give it a read, and see for yourself!
August 2, 2022
I appreciate the sci-fi take on gamelit in this story. And the upgrade mechanic was unique and interesting... like a motivation for the main character to stay alive by better managing his resources. Other than that, the story had lots of action and a quirky dynamic between John and the AI. Fun read!
October 26, 2018
A great story
Really fun to read. What an interesting and unique way to incorporate game elements into a story about survival. From the gathering of materials to the construction of what was needed to survive this story really hit. Way to go!
Really fun to read. What an interesting and unique way to incorporate game elements into a story about survival. From the gathering of materials to the construction of what was needed to survive this story really hit. Way to go!
November 2, 2018
Great scifi with GameLit aspects
Great sci-fi story with some GameLit influences. I really enjoyed it, it's nice to find a stand alone novel in this era of never ending series. Sometimes you just want a quick, fun read, and this is it.
Great sci-fi story with some GameLit influences. I really enjoyed it, it's nice to find a stand alone novel in this era of never ending series. Sometimes you just want a quick, fun read, and this is it.
November 3, 2018
Good read but short
I really enjoyed this book. The way the author made it like an RPG was unique. The story was fun and very Lively quite the tear-jerker near the end can't wait for more
I really enjoyed this book. The way the author made it like an RPG was unique. The story was fun and very Lively quite the tear-jerker near the end can't wait for more
November 7, 2018
Well executed
Book was well done. This is a single book. Doesn't appear to be a series. Semi short read since it took about 5 hours. Overall very enjoyable and not too over-the-top. As can be expected from Mejia. Great job I enjoyed it a lot
Book was well done. This is a single book. Doesn't appear to be a series. Semi short read since it took about 5 hours. Overall very enjoyable and not too over-the-top. As can be expected from Mejia. Great job I enjoyed it a lot
August 17, 2023
Quick read and entertaining but weak litrpg elements
I enjoyed the story and found the pace good. I felt like the gaming mechanics felt loosely attached, but I guess that was by design. Still a good story from the author. The a.I. character was my favorite part.
I enjoyed the story and found the pace good. I felt like the gaming mechanics felt loosely attached, but I guess that was by design. Still a good story from the author. The a.I. character was my favorite part.
October 26, 2018
Fantastic
I loved it, the sense of dread and longing to survive on a desolate wasteland of a planet leaves you sitting at the edge throughout the book.
I loved it, the sense of dread and longing to survive on a desolate wasteland of a planet leaves you sitting at the edge throughout the book.
October 28, 2018
Great sci-fi book
This book was a great quick read that left you satisfied. It had enough action to be interesting and the character wasn't op. Just a good quick read.
This book was a great quick read that left you satisfied. It had enough action to be interesting and the character wasn't op. Just a good quick read.
November 3, 2018
Like reading a survival video game without any of the fun. It was...fine
December 14, 2018
A good read
Planet Bound is an interesting and fun read. It only took me a few hours to read but was action packed. I loved all the Easter eggs throughout.
Planet Bound is an interesting and fun read. It only took me a few hours to read but was action packed. I loved all the Easter eggs throughout.
February 25, 2019
Great book
An interesting twist on the expected litrpg tropes. Great sci-fi action, adventure, planetary exploration, and survival. Looking forward to the next one.
An interesting twist on the expected litrpg tropes. Great sci-fi action, adventure, planetary exploration, and survival. Looking forward to the next one.
March 7, 2019
A good, short story with lit-rpg elements. Finished in like 3 hours. Ending seemed a bit rushed.
December 23, 2019
Brilliant
Can a man and an AI work together to escape a hostile planet.find out in this awesome story told with litrpg effects
Can a man and an AI work together to escape a hostile planet.find out in this awesome story told with litrpg effects
April 11, 2020
THe A.I was more entertaining than the MC, he was kinda dumb and the killing his rescuers right away was.. how to put it.. dumb? an ok book for what it is.
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