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Sep 6, 2023
Since no reviews are around, I'll do it myselfđ
The word I would use to describe this series is "Fast-paced." I bought it cause of the synopsis and cause J-Novel's localizations are short but fun reads. It also reminded me of Elrick of Melniboneđ. Basically, Crow is our MC in a post-apocalyptic-Fantasy world where he encounters an enhcanted sword that enables him to gain superhuman strength and speed but also gives him overwhelming bloodlust and rage and can only be sated by the souls of evil beings (nice subversion of Stormbringer!) As a result, he becomes an unwilling hero. The pacing, as I said , is
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quick and the story frequently gets back into the action with some character development and exposition done usually with more of a comedic effect due to the nature of fortunate misunderstandings Crow finds himself in. The supporting characters are largely one-dimensional initially but do end up with more broad, but rather rushed, development but still fun to read and their interactions with Crow do help keep the story going and add stakes to the plot. It's no deep or complex story but it is a fun, action-packed story and I recommend it based on this. Illustrations are so good and well drawn and more than I would expect despite how relatively short the page count seems. I recommend this as a nice fun read for action-comedy and fantasy fans.
Reviewerâs Rating: 7
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Sep 6, 2023
There are a handful of light novels I regularly buy and read immediately. Disciple of the Lich is one of them. I have read up to volume 4 of the books and each time, it just kept me engaged.
Story: It's a typical isekai with summoning rather than reincarnation (thank goodness! I am no huge fan of the deathification stuff). Our MC Kanata is summoned by the gods as an RPG plaything for their amusement. He refuses, gets smacked by them and banished to a dungeon with no chance of survival but by fate and luck, he meets Lunaere, a lich, who helps him out
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of boredom and he grinds to get stronger. It is generic but what really makes it so good is how well it is executed. The power scaling system is well done and when you see OP characters in this, you actually enjoy it because they likely had to work exceptionally hard to reach their level; especially Kanata. The actions is also really fun to read and the plot also holds on to the main premise of Kanata wanting to return home and stop the gods from abusing the world he is in now. Even with small subplots, they all feed into the main plot and never feel like filler. Best thing I enjoy is how the characters get stronger in this. The world building has a bit of eldritch horror mixed with isekai fantasy and it actually works well. One nitpick I have with worldbuilding is in terms of money. I wish these stories actually treated money like a serious part of the lore. Here, gold just starts to feel like copper when rewards for quests start climbing past a million gold but this is small mitpick.
Characters: These are stereotypical in a lot of ways but, as I said earlier, executed so well. Kanata is a plain highschool boy but not devoid of personality. Lunaere is an OP Lich and a tsundere but also such a great FMC that her own chapters and plots are fun to read. Pomera, Rosemonde and Philia a great supporting characters who compliment Kanata by both functioning a foils to his "Straight-man" persona and in-turn being the "Straight-men" to him. A few others are just there for a short time or don't get as much development as the core cast but they are still good additions to the plot.
Art: This may be the only area where I have issues with this series. The illustrations are very good, especially the cover at and colored early pages but for teh rest for the novels, they become sparse and what we do get doesn't usually depict the action or fight scenes too much or teh creatively described monsters and demons or locations. Not a huge deal if you are someone like me with a knack for imagination but it does feel lacking.
Overall, I really enjoy buying and reading this series. It's one of my favorites and it shows how to do an OP character so well.
Reviewerâs Rating: 9
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Oct 24, 2022
I bought this light novel during a book walker J-Novel sale. The synopsis and cover art looked interesting and I decided to get it since it wasn't an isekai (not that I don't enjoy those) I am glad I did. This was a fun read and since no one else has posted a review, I'll obliged.
First-off, the story. The title is pretty self-explanatory. Allen (our talented commoner MC) is given/"coerced" into accepting the job of magic tutor to the Howard Ducal family's second daughter, Tina, and her maid/best-friend, Ellie. The catch being that Tina is unable to use magic despite her family's strong affinity for
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it. So, the main crux of the story involves Allen helping her and Ellie unlock their latent abilities and improve themselves but also solving the deeper mysteries behind his world's magic and his interaction with his supporting cast. Magic system is a good one with structure and proper explanation as to how it works and also how it effects the world building, which is also well done (they use Griffins for expensive courier servicesđ) Narrative style was done well too. It was in a first-person perspective but flowed seamlessly and never felt stunted.
Characters are well done. The main ones (Allen, Tina, and Ellie) have good dynamic with each other with Allen being the cool level-headed, kinda smarmy but helpful, tutor who is not overpowered but is a badass by his own skill and wits. Tina is a mix between a hime-dere and a bit of tsundere with a heart of gold but given her young age, it's understandable and works well with her character growth. Ellie is the slightly older, shy, klutzy but sweet girl due to her background but she too undergoes good development. Other characters are mainly on the side-lines but they do help move the plot (e.g. The Walkers, Duke Walter, and the professor) Even few characters who are hinted at but don't appear or have larger roles in book 1 (e.g. Lydia the albatrossđ) are fun to read.
Art is really good. Not just characters are drawn but even backgrounds to go with them. Facial expressions come off perfect, characters in motion are drawn believably and the few illustrations we do get are enough to help us visualize further scenes.
Overall, a very good first book and I am already excited to read the next volume. I gave it an 8 because I would have liked a few more illustrations but everything else was awesome.
Reviewerâs Rating: 8
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Apr 19, 2022
This will come off as a bit awkward due to it being my first review but here goes:
I really enjoyed this series. From the first time it was announced on Seven Seas website and I read the synopsis, I had a good feeling about it and it is currently the only book series I eagerly anticipate and readily buy upon release, even without coin-boosts or sales. As someone still relatively new to anime, manga and light novels, this one really had me hooked.
First off, the translation is really well done. Language-specific jokes and references are explained and written in ways that still leaves the intended
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delivery intact. The art is also really nice (those mechs are superb!) but I do wish it had a bit more texture to it.
Though it has the basic frame/set-up of a typical isekai, it does enough to both stand out and still be familiar while also being entertaining to read. The world building is also one of the strongest factors in my enjoyment. It basically reminds me of DUNE in many ways (and I love that!) Even the socio-political make-up of the world (eh, the universe) is explained in very good ways that don't bog down the plot progression and feels natural and engaging.
The character writing and development is another strong suit. We have our standard archetypes, along with some unique ones, and they are all written well which is all you need in a good story.
Liam
Liam (both in his past life and present re-incarnated life) is a very fun protagonist who becomes OP but with a twist because it is earned via struggle and actually factors into the plot. He reminds me of a tamer version of Jorg Ancrath from Broken empire and a reverse Paul Atreides (he willingly wants to be a villain but his actions lead to a lot of good)
Amagi
She is Liam's close confidant and his maid. A kuudere (by design) but she becomes the Onee-sama figure in Liam's new life and really helps him grow as a character, while also keeping him in check.
Brian
He is Liam's head butler but comes off as more of a fatherly/motherly figure to him with a helping dose of endearing comic relief.
Another thing I enjoyed about the series, and was surprised by, is how it treats the antagonists (mostly). After learning how many of them become antagonists to Liam (both in his past life and current life) I found myself sympathizing for them and also glad when a few of them (at least in vol. 2) decided to turn over a new leaf.
Overall, I really like this series and I recommend it. Thanks for reading my first review.
Reviewerâs Rating: 10
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