This novel is an excellent choice for women.

This novel is an excellent choice for women looking to try out Litrpg. It’s not too crunchy, and there are no ‘male fantasy’ overtones. I always say that gamelit is just a backdrop to tell a story or a stage for the actors to perform on. You could pluck out the plot of Akilla and drop it into any other genre. It was nice to see the novel focus on an emotionally driven plot instead of just character progression for its own sake. You don’t have to read the entire series to get this book.

Anneliese Rennie did a good job of narrating the novel. She was a good choice for a strong female main character. I did laugh at her AI voice, which was hilariously awkward.

Towards the middle and end of the novel there was a lot of wand waving going on. Like the novel is on rails, driving the character towards the climax. I had a few minor issues, but frankly, they didn’t stop me from enjoying the book. The tutorial was too long with more info dump than strictly necessary.

Give the book a try, you won’t be disappointed.