Transcendental Misappropriation

Pentacle Series, Book 1

By: Robert Harper

Narrated by: Michael Goldstrom

Danny's life was going well.

He had a steady job and plans to buy his own place. That was until some rogue junk mail decided he needed a change of scenery.

Now Danny's got a new start in another world, and he needs to make sure he doesn't squander this opportunity at making the most of this new life.

©2018 Robert Harper (P)2018 Podium Audio

Bad Ending!!

The only reason I gave this book 2 stars for the story is because of the terrible ending. Most of the story would be 4 to 5 stars. I just personally hate gimmick ending like this. It’s just a way of saying you won’t read the next book unless I make you read it! It is just sad to see such a good story ending like this, having to rely on gimmicks to sell the next book.

Good MC backstory and and interesting tale

Robert Harper creates an fascinating world with interesting characters and an appealing story. Michael Goldstrom narration performance is also quite good at mimicking the various characters which further works like a listening magnet.

It's hard to get a fix on where this fantasy will fit in terms of a sub-genre. While specified as Contemporary, there are strong elements of litRPG with it's character leveling-up aspects but also hints of a fledgling mini-Harem emerging. Book 1 is mostly a coming-of-age story which, if done right, I'm a sucker for. This book has done it right. The author moves the story along fairly evenly and creates the right mixture of mundane and arcane progression, character interactions along with an ample amount comic interjections to keep the story fun.

Great story but stops short

Wonderful story with great voice acting. Had me from the first chapter till near the end I heard about the ending complaints from reviews and it’s a bit annoying not a fan. However the ride through the story is great and I can’t wait for the next book, albeit with a better ending

I loved this Book and this Audiobook!

While it is rare, it happened here. Both the book *and* the audiobook were fantastic. Well read, well written, cool unique story. Nicely done Mr. Harper. Hoping for Book 2 (and 3) on Audiobook also!

Interesting

If you like isekai you might like this series. I’m on book two. This has exploration of a magic system and exploration of social system where three women are born for every one boy.

Spoilers
Usually I’m more critical of books that replace plot with exploration. But this book kept me interested. A hero plot does open up much later. There are some kind of complicated political dynamics in the second book. It was a bit weird because it popped up quickly and the MC seemed to understand what was going on even though I was confused. However there is still room for this thing to turn into a harem book. I don’t think it will and hope it doesn’t. The oppressiveness of living in a male protected system seems to be a theme. The women being overprotective was a constant irritant.

Over all I hope this turns out well. There are some good laughs.