The Dark Realm

A LitRPG/Gamelit Series (Feyland, Book 1)

By: Anthea Sharp

Narrated by: Amy Landon

Length: 9 hrs and 30 mins

Publisher's summary

USA Today best-selling GameLit Fantasy

What if an immersive game was a gateway to the treacherous Faerie Realm?

WHEN A GAME....

Feyland is the most immersive sim-game ever designed, and Jennet Carter is the first to play the prototype. But she doesn't suspect the virtual world is close enough to touch - or that she'll be battling for her life against the Dark Queen of the faeries.

TURNS REAL....

Tam Linn is the perfect hero - in-game. Too bad the rest of his life is seriously flawed. The last thing he needs is rich-girl Jennet prying into his secrets, insisting he's the only one who can help her.

WINNING IS EVERYTHING....

Together, Jennet and Tam enter the Dark Realm of Feyland, only to discover that the entire human world is in danger. Pushed to the limit of their abilities, they must defeat the Dark Queen...before it's too late.

©2013, 2020 Anthea Sharp (P)2020 Aethon Audio

Enjoyable fantasy.

Overall I liked this book and it kept my attention and I finished it very quickly. I think it’s good overall. It wraps up nicely but it primed for starting a series which would likely be a good series. There were a few parts of the story or character traits I wasn’t crazy about but overall it was enjoyable.

Slow Burn, Enjoy the Ride!

Requested a free code in exchange for an honest review.

The author weaves an intriguing tale. I don't want to say too much because I could easily get into spoilers. I recommend you just listen and enjoy the ride. It didn't go the directions I thought it would and that was refreshing. It isn't a young adult romance but has elements of that genre. It was a complete story and had a satisfying ending. The book had a lot of world building and set up the next in the series. I will be interested to return to Feyland and see what the Dark Queen is plotting!

I enjoyed the narrator's interpretation of the characters.

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more than a litrpg

great fantasy book with lit rpg elements. this wasn't a usual pick for me and am really glad I tried it.

My Little Pony meets Bratz Dolls

Written by a 12 year old girl for 12 year old girls. Exceptionally descriptive, overly so, simplistic and pandering to gamer tropes, I found this book trite and shallow. The voice acting is meh.

Excellent Fantasy LitRpg

What starts off as the usual run of the mill rich kid moves to new town scenario soon turns off into a fast paced adventure where the action in their real world is as exciting as their adventure happening in game. Our MC is literally lost in game, well part of her at least and needs to find her knight in shining armour to help her rescue her soul...before the Dark Faerie use it to invade the real world, killing her and doom the world.

Sound quality is good and the narrator is more than up to the task, doing a successful job.

The story contains no swearing or adult situations and is recommended for listeners of all ages. No cliffhangers but the story does continue.

Fun LitRPG.

I really enjoyed this novel. It may have had a little to much Teen romance/drama for my tastes, but I still enjoy some of it. Probably because I have never grown up. I like the way the game tied into an other existing realm and how things done there could affect our world. Kind of reminded me of The Talisman by Steven King. (without the LitRPG aspect)

Exciting Fun!

I went in with no expectations and walked away with an exciting story from a new author for me. I am looking forward to Anthea Sharps next book.

I remember reading this

The book is just as good when done as an Audiobook.

I got a free copy of this audiobook and left the review on my own.

Game that can influence reality

I was given a free copy of the book for an honest review. When I first saw the cover, I was a little worried about what I had agreed to. The story starts out similar to what I was worried about. I have to admit I even stopped and listened to another book. But I wanted to give it a solid amount of time, so I went back to it. After getting through a little more, the book started to pick up and I enjoyed it more. I can still recommend this book but I have to ask for patience at the beginning. After learning about the main characters and some of their background, we learn about a full immersion VR rig that even though it is supposed to go to beta Feyland game, it actually crosses over into the real fairy dimension where they can be influenced, hurt and even killed in that land.

The narrator did a good job with all the different characters. I would definitely check out some of her other books.

Fun Intro where Classic Lit meets Bleeding-Edge VR

The Dark Realm is a wonderfully enjoyable blend of classic literature and near-future VR gaming. The main character names give away a fair bit of the plot for fans of classic literature and Fae lore, but the updated twist on the blending f the Mortal and Fae realms within the gaming world is well done and does not feel trite. The characters are believable for their ages and circumstances and the story flows nicely. The Gamelit elements are extremely light, to the point where this is more Sci-Fantasy than LitRPG/Gamelit, which makes for a nice book to introduce a new listener to the genre without overwhelming them with stat blocks and details of people leveling constantly. The book can be read/listened to as a stand-alone story with a Life Goes On ending but is also a nice set up for the rest of the Feyland books (not yet available on audio at the time of this review, but available as e-books at Amazon). Overall: Recommended.

Disclaimer: I was given this a free review copy audiobook and have voluntarily left this review.