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LightningAsura
LightningAsuraAuthor2yr
2022-02-13 01:10

Now that the first volume is finally over, I decided to make this to give an overview about what you should expect. The story follows Leo Lock, a reader that everyone on this app could probably relate to(even if a little), as he slowly uncovers what it means to be a ‘reader’ from the very center of the novel itself. While he isn’t exactly a top of the world genius, Leo falls within the range of smart mcs. He utilizes his knowledge about the novel and common tropes alongside his upgraded ‘reading’ to change his standing within the novel, obtaining certain benefits as he does so. Although this might seem to be an overdone concept at this point, it should have its own unique points. Finally, though you will have to read to understand how it works in this novel, this is an ‘infinity’ novel. Hope you find it enjoyable if you do read, and feel free to ask any(spoiler free) questions in the comments.

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ImmortalFantasy
ImmortalFantasyLv4

Is there harem? Pls don't add it.

FieryCheetah
FieryCheetahLv13

What does infinity novel mean?

LightningAsura
LightningAsuraAuthor

For example like; Terror Infinity, Fantasy Simulator, Custom Demon King. Basically, the main character travels to other worlds for a certain purpose, not staying there forever.

FieryCheetah:What does infinity novel mean?
Lazy_Chicken_God
Lazy_Chicken_GodLv13

Is there any romance/harem?

LightningAsura:For example like; Terror Infinity, Fantasy Simulator, Custom Demon King. Basically, the main character travels to other worlds for a certain purpose, not staying there forever.
LightningAsura
LightningAsuraAuthor

None at the the first volume, but there might be slight romance in the second.

Lazy_Chicken_God:Is there any romance/harem?
Daoisttu8tuz
Daoisttu8tuzLv4

Will this novel have a harem? (please don't harem)

Alvin0001
Alvin0001Lv4

Thank you for adding romance in second volume, author:).

STEP_FATHER
STEP_FATHERLv11

Hello author, i am going to ask 2 questions 1. How many Stories you will add in your novel ? 2. If Leo loves a girl will she will able to go with protagonist or not ? I know it's for future but still if you planned it please tell it will be refreshing for reading next part (2nd question important pleased reply)☺️

LightningAsura
LightningAsuraAuthor

Can't say much, but... There is no NTR planned.(At least not being done to Leo)

STEP_FATHER:Hello author, i am going to ask 2 questions 1. How many Stories you will add in your novel ? 2. If Leo loves a girl will she will able to go with protagonist or not ? I know it's for future but still if you planned it please tell it will be refreshing for reading next part (2nd question important pleased reply)☺️
Hashile
HashileLv14

Hello author, what if the final purpose of leo? I mean, will you just put him in novels without end?

NOMAN
NOMANLv2

hehe

LightningAsura:Can't say much, but... There is no NTR planned.(At least not being done to Leo)
OzzWorld
OzzWorldLv15

Author I will promise 1-2 castles a month if you increase the chapters 🥹 I’m not asking for too much am I 🥹

LightningAsura
LightningAsuraAuthor

Sure, I'm already trying to transition back to daily or double daily release. Of course, the support will help motivate me more with that considering the way life is atm. xD

OzzWorld:Author I will promise 1-2 castles a month if you increase the chapters 🥹 I’m not asking for too much am I 🥹
OzzWorld
OzzWorldLv15

This is why I love u, getting paid tmr watch out lol

LightningAsura:Sure, I'm already trying to transition back to daily or double daily release. Of course, the support will help motivate me more with that considering the way life is atm. xD
LightningAsura
LightningAsuraAuthor

Stable Daily updates are back and the second volume has already ended. Where is the castle? xD

OzzWorld:Author I will promise 1-2 castles a month if you increase the chapters 🥹 I’m not asking for too much am I 🥹
LightningAsura
LightningAsuraAuthor

Third True Reading has already started if you still have plans to read this book.

OzzWorld:Author I will promise 1-2 castles a month if you increase the chapters 🥹 I’m not asking for too much am I 🥹
Other Reviews
Vanaxity
VanaxityLv1

Only I Am a Reader is a story about Leo Lock, a boy born with the ability to read books and obtain some of the skills mentioned in them. One day, he was suddenly transported into one of the books he read, and forced to survive until the ending. Overall, a really refreshing infinity-novel. I can't say too much so far, it's a lot slower than your typical infinity-novel, but that arguably makes it better. Hopefully it doesn't fall into the typical pitfalls. Writing quality is above-average, there are still some minor mistakes but everything is readable. (4/5 stars) Story development is pretty good. Both arcs in the first 300 chapters are pretty good, I'm hoping they focus more on the real world after the second arc though. Both stories seem realistic, even if both of them have rather cliché plots. Although it is interesting to see those "cliché plots" get fleshed out more than they normally would. (5/5 stars) The character design I have somewhat mixed feelings about. The characters are good, and most of them are rather 3d. For the most part, they feel like real people. However, due to the fact that the main character is going into novels, there is this ever-present barrier that the author puts around said characters that prevents them from being too fleshed out. Besides that, the main character still hasn't been properly fleshed out, there is a hint of romance at chapter 300, but it is extremely slow. (4/5 stars) World background is great. Obviously, some things are going to remain somewhat unrealistic considering it always has a third-party view on various protagonist's luck. Aside from that, these worlds are fleshed out and make sense, more-so than most infinity novels. (4/5 stars) Overall, novel is pretty great. Unfortunately there's some disconnect with the other worlds that prevent them from being super-great, but that comes along with the genre I suppose. Aside from that, everything is above-average. I give this novel 4.4 stars out of 5.

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