The School. First Circle

The Way #2

by Mike Ignatov, Valeria Kornosenko (Introduction)

The walls of the School have been seen by thousands of students like you. This is a place where you will be taught how to survive in this cruel world. However, bear in mind that here they value only your battle achievements and successful Ascension. And it's exactly this that'll guide you forward despite failure and punishment. Legard has been working hard on becoming the best in order to find a place for his family and himself in their new life. But how far is he willing to change himself? And what is he willing to give up for the sake of his family?

Genres: Fantasy, Audiobook

277 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 5, 2021

Reviews

[William Howe · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like it, but

This is an academy type novel with cultivation elements. Very much a slow burn on the cultivation.

The problem I had is likely a translation issue. Some things just aren’t well explained, and there are a few events that could have been hinted at in early chapters that weren’t. There were also times when character interactions felt opaque, as if details were missing.

Not a whole lot happened. Depending on the next novel, you might be able to skip this one.

I will probably continue the series, but I’m not solid on recommending it.

[James · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty entertaining.

Overall the book was interesting as the MC grows in power and the world building is fleshed out. The characters could be very interesting as the series progressed and evolves.

[Michael Burnett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book

Good book I can't wait to read the next book in the series I would recommend this author to anyone

[Jonathan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Doesn’t compare to the first book

This book was slow. It felt like nothing but a filler book. Yes it did a good job at building the world a little more, but unfortunately that was through boring lectures. Even considering that slice of life books can tend to be slower paced, this book just seemed to be missing something. The writing isn’t bad and the author can tell a good story, but that story just fell short here.
(Spoiler)
Basically all that happens is he gets to school makes a friend or two, makes an enemy, and then done. The book seems to be making a build up towards the graduation test, but we never get there. Which again makes this book feel like filler.

Don’t think I will preorder the next book (like I did this time) and will wait to read the reviews to see if it gets better.

[Jarred Medlock · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good series but needs an editors touch

I like this series, but it needs an editor to help adjust the flow to make it more cohesive and not quite so disjointed. Also there are examples of dialogue which is difficult to read, simply because two characters are talking over each other, but the whispered dialogue should be italicised so it is easily identifiable that it is not part of the conversation and at the same volume. There is also an instance or two where and action is referenced in which one character does something, but the wrong character name is used, for instance during the test duels near the end of the book, the weak girl drops her sword raises her hand to to cast a ranged blade technique, but the next paragraph actually describes the strongest female character actually being the one to cast the technique.

[Tony Hinde · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of the better cultivation school stories. There are the traditional callous teachers and Lord-of-the-Flies student violence but an explanation is foreshadowed. There's something rotten at the heart of the organization.

I like the way the protagonist's special abilities are realistically leveraged and hidden. It feels less like the 'chosen one' and more like someone cleverly multiplying the effect of their starting advantage.

[Hillary Umane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book

Not as great as the first book but it was good. The biggest issues in this book were stilted conversations. One minute I am trying to understand who is speaking in a chapter, and the next thing I know, the storyline seems to have moved on to another scene.

This book could definitely use better editors and translators

[Mike Goodman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic Series

This story of a young man going to school of cultivating and combat was fascinating. He is the second strongest and somehow the leader of the other poor students who war with the rich kids. Great story

[David Wiley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a top notch cultivation novel. The MC is young but does the story proud. Well done

[Michele Tesdall · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars

Wow, great book 2. I am enjoying how the author is slowly exposing the world's back story. Good action mixed with the world building.

[Jason W · Rating 4 out of 5]

Somewhat disappointing

The first book was much better. This book was unsatisfying. The character development needs some work. Honestly all of the MC’s classmates and teachers feel the same. Also more depth is needed when it comes to his cultivar progress

[Mike · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good addition to the series

Another good book to the series, more of an in between book where MC character builds their strength and sets the stage for next conflict.

[Raghu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great continuation

The book felt too short. Lots of action packed sequences and levelling up. Hints of a wider world given. Can’t wait for the next bigger book

[Johnie C · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good read

I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who like progression type of books with lots of action.

[M Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

Good read and we'll made story as well as it made me read from start to finish one go so good

[M · Rating 2 out of 5]

Lost 2 star for not writing a Recap