Wayward: Running: An Isekai LitRPG

Wayward, Book 1

De: T. A. Star

Narrado por: Hannah Church

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.

Decent entertaining

While it does have a similar magic system to others, that's no different from other litrpgs or wuxia novels using systems or cultivation realms. They all borrow or have similar systems.

Now what the description doesnt say plainly as it tries to be politically correct is that the 'wrong body' isnt about them being bed ridden sick but of being born Male and feeling they are female. This is a trans story where the MC is turned female on their new life. Perhaps for some they can relate and some might hate but that's up to the reader.

For me while I liked the book and was surprised at some dark parts , looking forward to the 2nd. I did hate how trusting simple the MC is. constantly telling people her secrets when they ask. Even answering questions that she apologies for asking back. Like for her its rude to ask but not them.

Then I hated how she instantly trusted meddling gods and became basically their enslaved puppet. Having to do what they ask or else. She didnt even question if what they wanted was good for the people or just the gods schemes.
Instead of standing up to petty divines like in most books , bows to and humbles herself to them.

Personally I hated the gods in this book. She is only 18 and in this series one isnt an adult till 30. So they want a child to do all this hard suffering for them. It was disgusting and unworthy of respect. Just like in another book 'Mark of the fool' any god who would send children to fight their wars isnt a god worth respect.

Still look forward to the next. It is also far enough from the other series reviewer compare it to. Not at all just a change of a few things. Just similar in the way two cultivation books using QI cultivation might be.

This was kind of disappointing

I definitely agree with the review referencing He Who Fights With Monsters. This feel like a spinoff attempt without the dark powers or the combat ability. I really disliked how meek she was throughout the book and how she just spouted off all of her skills/abilities to any random stranger that spoke to her. even blushing at blatant insults.
This feels solidly in the naive light novel protagonist with only a splash of magic and a tiny dash of actual combat... during which she passes out literally 99% of the time. For the entire book... Zero power progression.

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!