I’ve been playing catch-up a bit with all the books that’ve piled up while I’ve been preoccupied with ESO. So rather than drawing these out two at a time I’m just going to stuff them all together.
Tensei Kizoku, Kantei Skill de Nariagaru (As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World) #1–2: This series is basically your standard ‘reincarnated into a world suspiciously identical to a game world’, just set in a fantasy world which happens to include some game-like traits. So the protagonist can take advantage of his gameplay knowledge but does not know anything about the world or people that inhabit it. Aside from some weird expectations in the beginning (no idea why he thinks a 3 year old would/should be an expert at warfare) it’s a perfectly acceptable time-waster.
I Surrendered My Sword for a New Life as a Mage #3: I was greatly worried about the third Moto Saikyou no Kenshi novel’s switch to an academy setting, but it handles it surprisingly well while also revealing exactly why he can’t use magic and appears to have no skills. I ended up enjoying it even despite the inclusion one of my least favorite fantasy isekai tropes (game-like dungeon-delving).
The Mythical Hero’s Otherworld Chronicles #4: Shinwa Densetsu no Eiyuu no Isekaitan‘s fourth entry comes across as a bit rushed. It’s basically an extended rescue mission that feels very much like a highlight reel instead of a proper story.
Chillin’ in Another World with Level 2 SUPER CHEAT POWERS #10: The tenth Lv 2 kara Cheat book looks to be where I’ll have to stop; the queen’s attraction to the elementary schooler with the appearance of an adult takes a rather central place toward the end and it’s just incredibly cringy all-around. Also an issue is that it’s hinted Blossom’s relationship status will travel in a similar direction.