/lit/ - Literature

Title: System Change
Author: SunriseCV
Rating: 5.9/10

Decent writing brought down by tired cliches and lack of originality. Typical case of OP MC from Earth landing in another world, but with a system-apocalypse flavour. I'm unsure whether to admonish or praise the author for starting the story AFTER the main character became powerful.

On one hand there wouldn't be a weird transition from one established world to another (I believe this author tried to avoid mistakes made by others, i.e. Randidly Ghosthound), on the other the story is in a weird place where the plot starts on Earth, the protagonist is from Earth...but he soon lands on another world will all his Character Attributes but without any levels. And yet the story appears to make us care about Earth side of things? Even though the protagonist doesn't even THINK about Earth? It's weird.

As for why the story is ultimately a failure, it's due to being extremely formulaic, unoriginal and uninspired. Overpowered protagonist? Check. Acts like an asshole yet instantly starts helping people and acting like a hero? Check. Bratty Nobles that abuse their position and need to be brought down by the protagonist? Check. Cute pet companion with a gimmick? Check. Lack of any real stakes? Check. Scenes where we see other people reacting to the protagonist being extremely powerful? Check.

You get the picture.

I read both the first and second book in the series, and even though they aren't BAD...there is nothing to look forward to. It's a shame, because the writing is actually good and compelling. Sucks there is nothing to read, though. 5.9/10 for the first book, 5/10 for the series.

I don't recommend it, unless you are extremely new to the genre or aforementioned cliches.