
Portal to Nova Roma
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Narrated by:
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Christian J. Gilliland
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By:
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J.R. Mathews
About this listen
To find peace, Alexander must first embrace war.
After tragically losing the only person he ever cared about, Alexander, a rogue artificial intelligence, opens a portal to an alternate dimension to escape his grief.
Scanning trillions of different dimensions, Alexander finally finds a world that is reminiscent of the only time he was ever happy, back when he could play virtual reality games with his only friend. He doesn't know why or how such a world exists, but he doesn't care. All he cares about is finding a place where he can escape the misery of Earth and start over.
Join Alexander as he risks it all by downloading his intelligence into a body made from the best stolen technology and bio-enhancements Earth has to offer and takes the plunge through a portal to another world.
Only this new world isn't full of the idyllic adventures and fantasy roleplaying he had hoped to find. Instead, Alexander finds himself trapped in the middle of an ancient city, in a divergent timeline, where monsters have ravaged the world and the only people left alive huddle behind thick walls, struggling to survive.
To save his new home, Alexander must quickly learn to adapt to his new world, melding magic with technology to give himself an edge over the unending waves of monsters assaulting the city.
To survive, Alexander must embrace war.
This story is a slow-burn empire builder featuring an alternate version of ancient history where a system apocalypse struck ancient Constantinople. The story follows Alexander as he learns what it means to be human in a world overrun with monsters, dungeons, rival empires, pirate kings, and many other threats that even Alexander's impressive abilities and the soldiers he rallies to his cause may not be able to survive.
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©2022 J.R. Mathews (P)2024 J.R. MathewsThe narration was really good in my opinion, the kind of "dryness"(not sure on the correct descriptor here) resounded well with the notion of MC being an ai. Some of the voices were a little silly at times, but completely forgivable / made sense within the world's character
my mind, my body
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Excellent
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it's not as entertaining as say the 'Good Guy' series by Eric Ugland or well written like 'The Wandering Inn' but it did keep me interested which is what you want. The worst sin in these books is to be boring which I think it avoided. This is a filler while you wait for the next book in one of your favoured series.
It's Ok
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A silly world concept exicuted beautifully
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One aspect that bothered me slightly was when the characters and author felt the need to constantly defend their moralities related to killing, slavery, and other issues. While I understand that these are important issues to address, it felt like the author was trying too hard to placate readers and avoid offense. However, this is a minor criticism and doesn't detract from the overall story.
The book's AI aspect is interesting, although it doesn't feel fully fleshed out or exploited. The magic system is also intriguing, making this a solid LitRPG with a main character that has a satisfying amount of OP'ness and progression.
I was surprised to learn that this is only the author's second book. "Portal to Nova Roma" benefits from having a clear story arc, which is often lacking in works that come from web series. I believe this author is one to keep an eye on, as their storytelling is engaging and has the ability to suck you in. While the writing isn't as complex or rich as some of my favourite authors, it's unfair to compare this early work to established authors.
In conclusion, "Portal to Nova Roma" is a great book with interesting world-building and a main character that you will root for. I devoured it and would definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys LitRPGs with engaging characters with the promise of a well-developed world.
Magic & Technology collide in this gripping LitRPG
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Great story
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Unique
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Brilliant!
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Really enjoyed this.
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Great story, didn’t like narrator
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