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2023-02-09 08:17

The way the MC is introduced skips taking us through the clichè experience of your standard protagonist. (I.e. The MC’s life going from bad to worse) This is a fresh approach to introducing an MC, -at least from my experience as I’ve been well too used to the typical scenario of the MC getting beat down, then encountering a situation that would change their life for the better, if not at least give them the opportunity to change their lives. The first few chapters provide enough foreshadowing and teasing as food for the thought, and the author skillfully makes use of the supporting characters to illustrate our charismatic MC! I like the energy and thought invested in the plot as not many would take the time to put some depth into introductory side characters as they would rather give the MC the much needed screen time, allowing the readers to get attached as the plot builds up. However, this is a dangerous ball you’re playing if I may say! You’ll probably understand why later on as the story progresses! Jauzbdla

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