Crystal Core

Crystal Core, Book 1

De: David Burke

Narrado por: Daniel Wisniewski, Rebecca Woods

Duración: 14 h y 36 m

Resumen del Editor

Ryan lived his life on Earth trapped in his own body.

The doctors couldn't explain what was happening to him, but slowly, his body was crystallizing.

Then, a portal opened up on the ceiling of his hospital room. He'd seen that one in enough anime to recognize what was happening. It couldn't possibly be worse than the hell that was his life on Earth, not that he was given any choice.

Now, those who summoned him expect some type of hero. That isn't Ryan. Ryan wants freedom. He wants to live his life his way. He'll do the right thing when confronted with it, but he isn't out to be anyone's savior.

Of course, in a world under a brutal siege and surrounded by powerful cultivators, Ryan realizes the only path to freedom is becoming strong enough to make his own path. For once, the mysterious disease will work in his favor as he forms his Crystal Core.

This story features slow-burn romantic interests, world-building, a cultivation system with LitRPG framework, making fun of cultivation tropes, powerful supporting characters who have their own motivations and backgrounds, and an MC who has potential, but is still growing in power. Be warned, there is some mild cussing from some of the characters, and the MC undergoes a great deal of personal growth in this book so that he will be in the place he needs to be for the rest of the series.

©2023 David Burke (P)2024 Podium Audio

Middle School Sexual Tension Ruins It

I really just wanted to enjoy the story that kept getting interrupted by a bunch of middle school sexual fantasy.

If I can finish, I may adjust the rating.

I'm about four hours in and struggling to keep going. The issue I'm having so far is how dumb the MC is in this book. I understand the idea of being ignorant or gullible, but the issue arises when you claim over and over to understand things then completely show the opposite. So far the series just appears to be making a puppet as the MC. Which isn't bad if the other characters can be interesting but so far they have no depth other than being "alpha" and manipulative.

Great stuff

This was just a fun story with what is really a pg-13 rating. It had some elements of romance but no insta-love. It had a hero with power, but not so much that he was overwhelming. He just definitely hits above his weight class.

Great start to a fun world

Enjoyed the world building and characters. The system seems fun and I can’t wait to read the next book

it's a harem novel

when i picked it up i didn't realize that, but yes...harem. not an extremely gross one, but not my thing.

MC is weird, but not terribly so. story is alright, but i won't get the next one because i don't like harem stories personally. if that's your thing, this is a good book for you.

Great story!

The story was awesome and voices were well done. The only drawback was the audio at times was not level

The dialogue and underpinnings of the magic system

I liked everything about the book from the pace to the dialogue and world building.I read the original book and am surprised by how much I liked the audiobook.

excellent story

I loved it! I listened to it as fast as I could! I can't wait for the next book!

Progression Fantasy at its finest!

The author constructed a well conceived story with characters to cheer for and a page turner plot. Five stars across the board!

A great start

Well, I had a whole thing written and managed to lose it. Since I've already read through book 3, I won't go into too many details to avoid spoilers. I will say it was nice to see the love interests were primarily motivated by their upbringing to not disappoint their sect leaders versus just "oh, he's the hero". The MC has his own issues with going from being trapped in a hospital bed to suddenly having 3 wives, one of which isn't exactly mentally stable. Both the MC and wives are trying to learn how to adapt to a new situation and it allows the story to grow much more organically.