Wayward: Running: An Isekai LitRPG

Wayward, Book 1

A chronically ill teen trades her hospital bed for a world of adventure, intrigue, and magic in the first installment of this imaginative LitRPG series.

For as long as she can remember, Phoenix Fraser has been stuck. Stuck in the wrong body, losing both friends and family, and no future to plan for. So when a mysterious entity known as the Night Witch appears in her room, offering her a new start in a strange land, she can't believe the opportunity to fulfill her ever-elusive potential.

At first, Phoenix is enraptured by the second chance at life into which she's been transported. Equipped with a new body that matches her spirit and, with it, discovering exciting new abilities—like respawning—she's suddenly on the sort of quest she'd only ever read about. But surviving the world of Makera isn't all fun and MMO-style games . . .

True danger lurks in every direction: namely, uncanny monsters, jealous nobles, and other cruel creatures who would destroy everything Phoenix cares about, including her very soul. Now, she'll have to rely on her wit and intuition alone to determine who to trust and befriend—before she finds herself at the mercy of mages, mercenaries, rivals, and even gods.

The first volume of the hit LitRPG fantasy series—with more than a million views on Royal Road—now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook!

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amazing

I really enjoyed the book I can't wait for the next one it was a interesting plot going on and and great world building. I have enjoyed the characters and writing the plot is interesting

Whimsical and enchanting.

Truly a magical ride from start to finish. The story of Phoenix is both whimsical and enchanting, full of interesting characters and locations within the beautifully constructed world the author so lovingly brings to us. Never a dull moment, you will be gripped from start to finish on the heroes journey as she finds herself in a completely foreign world, suddenly able to do things she couldn’t before.

Everything about this story is incredible. From Phoenix finding her new identity, to the eclectic cast of characters, to the wonderful world of McKerra. This is a story you won’t want to stop listening to.

Whimsical. Magical. Enchanting.

A great start!

I love this adventure so far


To those that are giving the book low reviews, this series is following the path of a hero. I am sure the author could get the entire adventure done in 3 books but then the journey would feel rushed. This is a slower series that focuses on the characters and their relationships more then the journey itself.

Fantastic take on Fantasy

I love this story so much. Both a relatable main character to well written and motivated side characters.

Can't wait for the next one!

like "he who fights with monsters"

This world works much the same way as he who fights...to the point that if the author did not base this story off of shirtaloons then I would be beyond flabbergasted. That being said this story is by no means bad. it has the potential , from what I've read so far to be just as good...even if it lacks Jason's legendary banter. I will be reading every book if it maintains its current quality. no mater if it copies some of "he who fights" or not. Thank you for more of a great conceptual world.