Book Reviews

The Vengeful Scribe by E.M. Dash is an immersive, darkly emotional fantasy that blends second-chance with rich worldbuilding, social commentary, and vivid, character-driven drama. Verdict: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5 for dark fantasy readers) At its core, it’s the story of Jack, a man who died trying to take revenge on the sadistic noble who ruined his life. […]

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A Nerubian’s Journey by Fizzicks is a superb example of fanfiction done right, one that stands confidently alongside original epic fantasy thanks to its polished prose, thoughtful plotting, and remarkably human character work despite its monstrous protagonist. Set in Blizzard’s iconic Warcraft universe, the story begins with an irresistible hook: a man is reborn not […]

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Bog Standard Isekai is anything but “standard.” Miles English has delivered a remarkably thoughtful, slow-burn LitRPG that stands out for its careful worldbuilding, grounded character work, and refusal to lean on tired isekai power fantasies. From the first pages, readers are dropped into a grim, dangerous setting: a ruined town in a monster-infested bog, where […]

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Chaotic Craftsman Worships The Cube by Probably A Turnip is an exemplary LitRPG isekai that delivers far more than its premise suggests. While many reincarnation and portal fantasies focus on overpowered warriors, this series shines by putting its heart into crafting, enchanting, and the genuine challenges of carving out a place in an unfamiliar world. […]

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The Butcher of Gadobhra by The Walrus King is a standout example of LitRPG done with genuine care for its premise, its characters, and the broader social context that frames it. While it leans into familiar tropes, dungeons, stats, power progression, and system exploits, it does so with a level of thoughtfulness and humour that […]

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Mother of Learning by Domagoj Kurmaić (nobody103) is a rare example of serial fantasy fiction that delivers both the promise of its high-concept premise and the depth of fully realised storytelling. At over 800,000 words, spread over four arcs, it’s not a casual read, but for those willing to invest, it rewards attention with an […]

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Super Supportive by Sleyca is a carefully constructed, character-driven web serial that stands out among Royal Road’s superhero and sci-fi offerings for its subtlety and depth. While its premise initially appears straightforward, a teenager granted magical powers by an alien-administered “System” on Earth, the execution is far from formulaic. At its centre is Alden Thorn, […]

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Ryan English’s A Land of Broken Roads is one of those rare fantasy gems that feels both classic and entirely its own. Set in a ruined world full of beauty, menace, and mystery, this story stands out thanks to its vivid writing, deeply human (and non-human) characters, and a truly heartfelt exploration of friendship and […]

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One of the most enjoyable reads I’ve found on Royal Road, and for good reason. Beware of Chicken takes the classic Xianxia cultivation genre and turns it on its head with equal parts humour, warmth, and clever self-awareness. Instead of endless arrogant young masters and grimdark sect politics, you get Jin. A protagonist who sees […]

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