This isn't one that I read per se, but I did receive a volume I plan on reading this past week. Eminence in Shadow is the only series that I have the physical volumes and I just got Vol. 5 this past week. Not quite sure yet when I will get a chance to read it, but I am looking forward to it.

[–] NineSwords@ani.social 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden Volume 2 - The constant focus on how weak everyone else is and how MC could beat them easily is really grating on me. Yes, you're strong, we get it. There is no need to have that the only thought bouncing around in that head of hers. Honestly, I think I would enjoy the series more with just the Magivision plot. I like series where people build up something from ground and building a fantasy TV network is something fresh.

Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden Volume 3 - Same as above. Had to roll my eyes at the power creep. Really a kick created a shockwave faster than the speed of light? And said shockwave just destroyed some slime eggs while keeping the slime core safe? I somehow think the author should watch one of those science videos that put things like the speed of light into easily understandable perspective.

Making Magic: The Sweet Life of a Witch Who Knows an Infinite MP Loophole Volume 8 - The Witch makes a new friend in this volume. I expected more traveling and adventure shenanigans but a good chunk of the volume is just more comfy lounging around with the new cast member. I'm not sure if I like this or not since I'm not against comfy series, but I would have liked the volume to be more creative with the new environment. In the end, the world-building for the new place only boils down to what type of coffee is served at a cafe.

[–] Deemo 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden

Would you say the book has deep plot intensity like Acendence of a Bookworm or is it more of a quick read? Have had this book on my radar.

Had to roll my eyes at the power creep. Really a kick created a shockwave faster than the speed of light?

Kinda reminds me of Fake Saint of the Year in a sense

[–] NineSwords@ani.social 3 points 4 months ago

Would you say the book has deep plot intensity like Acendence of a Bookworm or is it more of a quick read? Have had this book on my radar.

No, it's nothing like Bookworm. It's somewhat unique in that it's a power fantasy but mixed with a "fish out of water" story. You have your typical OP MC craving fights (you know the type that wants to fight demi-gods for a light workout) but MC is thrust into a situation where all that power doesn't help her (in this cast TV broadcasts). So as far as plot intensity goes you switch from battle -> TV work -> battle -> TV work... while Bookworm's plot is a steady climb that culminates in the grand finale. Charted on a graph Lia Niston is a sine wave while Bookworm is a line.

The quality of the prose itself is also nowhere near Bookworm. I Hope that helps.

[–] Thade780@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago

I have been reading volume seven of I'm the Evil Lord an Intergalactic Empire. It's great, as usual.

Need to start volume (again) seven of The Conqueror from a Dying Kingdom. The previous volume left in tragedy, and with a cliffhanger. I am expecting great things from it.

I also have volumes two of A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even: How I Crushed My Homeland with My Mighty Grimoires and Hello, I am a Witch and my Crush Wants me to Make a Love Potion.

[–] I2jgwh0hYtxrCZQ@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 4 months ago

Didn’t I Say to make my Abilities Average - Volume 3 to 4

I have continued my reread of Average Abilities.