2021 · Kyle Kirrin · 642 pages · LitRPG
Shadeslinger kicks off The Ripple System with a stat-heavy, cleverly designed VRMMO world and a sarcastic talking axe who steals the show. The pacing demands patience, but the inventive class system and natural humor reward readers who stick with it.
2016 · Justin Miller · LitRPG
World Seed: Game Start is an ambitious LitRPG that puts world-building and game mechanics front and center, sometimes at the expense of a traditional story arc. The premise is notably different from the standard 'player enters game' formula, and the depth of the systems will appeal to readers who enjoy theorycrafting. But the thin narrative in this first volume will test anyone who needs a story to go with their stats. It's setup for a larger series, and it reads like it.