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The OP Lich is a Returnee #4
Education
Akagawa Kaori, the former Lich Queen and Summoned Heroine, returned to her home world after forty years. In that time, magic had awakened in her old world. It didn't take long for people to start up a new branch of science to study this new phenomenon. This new science was called Thaumaturgy.
In the other world, Kaori learned a great deal about magic. Enough that, without lying, she could claim to be one of that world's premier experts on the subject. And in her old world, where the study was in its infancy? Her knowledge and power was obviously well above that of the local Thaumaturgists. However, Kaori learned magic in a world where the practice was more akin to a martial art or something out of a cultivation novel than a science. A world of Mages, not Thaumaturgists.
But science is all about testing new ideas, and finding out if they change the outcome. Concepts from the other world's Mages could be used to better refine and enhance the knowledge of Thaumaturges. So, who better than the Lich Queen herself to give a series of lectures about the basics of magic in the other world?
In the other world, Kaori learned a great deal about magic. Enough that, without lying, she could claim to be one of that world's premier experts on the subject. And in her old world, where the study was in its infancy? Her knowledge and power was obviously well above that of the local Thaumaturgists. However, Kaori learned magic in a world where the practice was more akin to a martial art or something out of a cultivation novel than a science. A world of Mages, not Thaumaturgists.
But science is all about testing new ideas, and finding out if they change the outcome. Concepts from the other world's Mages could be used to better refine and enhance the knowledge of Thaumaturges. So, who better than the Lich Queen herself to give a series of lectures about the basics of magic in the other world?
- GenresFantasyUrban Fantasy
101 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 15, 2022
About the author
Stuart Grosse
235 books211 followersI'm a rookie author, looking to write stories that I enjoy writing. Not gonna get awards, but honestly, I'm happy with each and every person that reads my work.
Stuart is a sci-fi and anime geek, who dabbles in tabletop and video gaming. He enjoys cosplaying and has gone to DragonCon annually since 2009. Frozen Soul is his first book.
It is a sad, sad day when you finally break down and realize that you will never have the life you wanted, never do the things you wished to do, and never see the things you wanted to see. All because of a stupid lack of lightsabers.
I was a 26 y/o college student at Armstrong Atlantic State University, as a theater major. Went to school for a while before, dropped out, tried to go back, dropped out.. Not much to say other than the fact that I'm a laid back guy, and the only drama I like is the kind that's on the stage.
If I act like an idiot, or do anything to offend you, chances are it is not intentional, and I'm being oblivious. In that case, hit me upside the head, and tell me, because I don't catch subtle hints.
Lives in Athens, Georgia, USA
https://www.facebook.com/Mirikon
mirikon@gmail.com
Stuart is a sci-fi and anime geek, who dabbles in tabletop and video gaming. He enjoys cosplaying and has gone to DragonCon annually since 2009. Frozen Soul is his first book.
It is a sad, sad day when you finally break down and realize that you will never have the life you wanted, never do the things you wished to do, and never see the things you wanted to see. All because of a stupid lack of lightsabers.
I was a 26 y/o college student at Armstrong Atlantic State University, as a theater major. Went to school for a while before, dropped out, tried to go back, dropped out.. Not much to say other than the fact that I'm a laid back guy, and the only drama I like is the kind that's on the stage.
If I act like an idiot, or do anything to offend you, chances are it is not intentional, and I'm being oblivious. In that case, hit me upside the head, and tell me, because I don't catch subtle hints.
Lives in Athens, Georgia, USA
https://www.facebook.com/Mirikon
mirikon@gmail.com
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September 1, 2022
This is where the story lost me. This book was literally just a giant world building lecture and basically nothing else. It's also the longest of the series so far (only by a few pages). The annoying thing is at least 50% of it is rehashing stuff from other books, and another 30% of it is purely academic. So a full 4/5ths of it felt like filler.
I gave the next book a chance but halfway through it's just felt like more worldbuilding. So I'm dropping this series.
I gave the next book a chance but halfway through it's just felt like more worldbuilding. So I'm dropping this series.
January 21, 2022
So this is just what you have come to expect.
A vibrant world with a complex magic state filled with diverse characters. That being said, this one is pretty boring. It is a seventy page dissertation of magic. When it comes out as part of an omnibus, it will be a great part. As one section, it is a bit lacking. But I will take whatever drops of story I can get, so just keep 'em coming.
A vibrant world with a complex magic state filled with diverse characters. That being said, this one is pretty boring. It is a seventy page dissertation of magic. When it comes out as part of an omnibus, it will be a great part. As one section, it is a bit lacking. But I will take whatever drops of story I can get, so just keep 'em coming.
February 14, 2022
The Fourth Novella Of An Isekai Series.
The Lich Queen takes on the role of a teacher for a seminar on the magic of Athelia and its differences from the Thaumaturgical Science of Earth.
This Novella may be of interest to fans of the broader Fantasy genre and to those who enjoy playing RPGs. This works philosophical discussion of how magic could function (does function in the literary universe of the series) may also find this an interesting read.
The Lich Queen takes on the role of a teacher for a seminar on the magic of Athelia and its differences from the Thaumaturgical Science of Earth.
This Novella may be of interest to fans of the broader Fantasy genre and to those who enjoy playing RPGs. This works philosophical discussion of how magic could function (does function in the literary universe of the series) may also find this an interesting read.
August 22, 2024
Dumpster Ritual
While interestingly presented and useful in the long run, the "education" was a neatly disguised infodump of episodic proportion. The actual lectures were unnecessary and seemed to be included as background for what the lights titles are. That part could have been three paragraphs with "reminders" of lecture content not previously and pedantically included.
If not for these problems it would have rated a 4 rounded down from 4.6.
While interestingly presented and useful in the long run, the "education" was a neatly disguised infodump of episodic proportion. The actual lectures were unnecessary and seemed to be included as background for what the lights titles are. That part could have been three paragraphs with "reminders" of lecture content not previously and pedantically included.
If not for these problems it would have rated a 4 rounded down from 4.6.
January 17, 2022
A rising Power
I love this series and understand that Kaori is slowly building her powerbase to become a truly unassailable Power of the world. But, I would really like to see her tear someone a new asshole in such a way as to demonstrate to the world that she is not to be messed with.
I love this series and understand that Kaori is slowly building her powerbase to become a truly unassailable Power of the world. But, I would really like to see her tear someone a new asshole in such a way as to demonstrate to the world that she is not to be messed with.
July 23, 2023
Practical explanations
This book mostly has an overview of magic in the other world. I did enjoy her reactions to potential students. The series is enjoyable, but it does come across as a patient elder directing those around her in positive, negative, and neutral ways. This actually makes the series more interesting, because she is already beyond the awkward fumbling stage.
This book mostly has an overview of magic in the other world. I did enjoy her reactions to potential students. The series is enjoyable, but it does come across as a patient elder directing those around her in positive, negative, and neutral ways. This actually makes the series more interesting, because she is already beyond the awkward fumbling stage.
February 5, 2022
Not much of anything happening
A lot of knowledge building but unfortunately nothing much happens, so the book feels dry and lacking. A more even mix is needed in the future to keep the interese in the series.
A lot of knowledge building but unfortunately nothing much happens, so the book feels dry and lacking. A more even mix is needed in the future to keep the interese in the series.
February 28, 2022
why no action scenes
The book was informative but that was it there was no deep plot-points to dig into are mugh foreshadowing in the last ch has there comments where covered in previous books.
The book was informative but that was it there was no deep plot-points to dig into are mugh foreshadowing in the last ch has there comments where covered in previous books.
November 15, 2023
Well, the OP part is in the title, so no way to complain here. Very fun read. The individual installments are quite short (can be easily read through in a single day), but also cheap - so in total worth my money.
June 9, 2024
Quirky and fun
This book is more comedy about the op returned hero. Its not serious at any point in all I've read and more actions reactions, and the hilarious things people do in stupidity. The fist book was a touching emotional affair for me, but that's probably just me.
This book is more comedy about the op returned hero. Its not serious at any point in all I've read and more actions reactions, and the hilarious things people do in stupidity. The fist book was a touching emotional affair for me, but that's probably just me.
January 11, 2026
not long
These books are too short. I read three of them yesterday so really they are like short stories that are tied together from book to book. I would like for the author to talk about this in an introduction to tell us why they aren’t longer. Thanks
These books are too short. I read three of them yesterday so really they are like short stories that are tied together from book to book. I would like for the author to talk about this in an introduction to tell us why they aren’t longer. Thanks
January 26, 2022
The entire book was a college lecture on the principles of its' magic. There was no character development, no plot, or story.... It felt like I was reading a DnD rule book.
January 27, 2022
Exposition time!!!
Feels like a few exposition heavy web novel chapters that contain some facts and lore, but ultimately don't advance the story.
Feels like a few exposition heavy web novel chapters that contain some facts and lore, but ultimately don't advance the story.
January 14, 2025
Not a fan but I’m still reading aren’t I?
October 8, 2025
Interesting story
A really interesting story in this book series. It discusses the technical aspects of different forms of magic. Some people will call it background knowledge or world building. Overall it was still interesting to read.
A really interesting story in this book series. It discusses the technical aspects of different forms of magic. Some people will call it background knowledge or world building. Overall it was still interesting to read.
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