Artem-TailSpin

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Book 2 has been removed for publication Dec 13th 2023 if you wanted to read, DM me, before then if not, you will find them both on amazon!https://www.royalroad.com/amazon/B0CBHG8S3Q

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Status: Ongoing
Year: 2023
Author: kanundra

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Rating: 4.5/ 5.0
Followers: 327
Views: 31,087

Chapters(10 total)

What readers say about Artem-TailSpin

“I'll be honest, this is my first foray into sci-fi litrpg. Take that how you will. Rusty is actually a believable teenaged boy. He has emotions he has no idea how to deal with and problems he doesn't really know how to fix, but he's doing the best he can. I…”
AJ FluffRoyal Road5.0 / 5
“Story: So far, at the time of review (Ch 8) the story had been brilliant. Not only is the worldbuilding eased into the narrative seamlessly, but all the details are well-researched and thought out. The pacing was never too fast or slow, and it for sure kept…”
KleggtRoyal Road5.0 / 5

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Community Reviews(10)

AJ FluffRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I'll be honest, this is my first foray into sci-fi litrpg. Take that how you will.
Rusty is actually a believable teenaged boy. He has emotions he has no idea how to deal with and problems he doesn't really know how to fix, but he's doing the best he can. It's an admirable quality in a main character, which makes rooting for him even easier. He's an underdog in every sense of the word, with a mountain of luck and all of it bad.
The worldbuilding can get a tiny bit exposition-y, but, honestly, I'd read a manual on the system, it's so fascinating. Kanudra does a fantastic job drip feeing info and not over-explaining. I love the hinting of mods and the reveal of what mods Rusty has, particularly in that mods can be given without the barer aware.
It's fascinating that Aug World has to be paid for to access, and how that access also limits or expands human communication, as well. I'm hoping for a deeper dive into the differences between real world and Aug World as I read more. Maybe I'll see that with the training coming up?
Grammar is on point, nothing to complain about there.
Style, I'm super picky about, and there were a few instances where sentence structure got a little repetitive for my taste. But I love the descriptive and structure differences between the real world and Aug World, and I love Rusty's voice. He's jaded and hopeful at the same moment, and it's so cool!
This is an interesting romp through scifi litrpg, and one I'll definitely be checking back with.
KleggtRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Story: So far, at the time of review (Ch 8) the story had been brilliant. Not only is the worldbuilding eased into the narrative seamlessly, but all the details are well-researched and thought out. The pacing was never too fast or slow, and it for sure kept my interest in what was going to happen to Rus next.
Character: Rus himself is a character down on his luck, which although this is a common trope of the genre, the bad hand he and his family are dealt was realistic and weighty without having to be too dark and gritty. He is shown to have resolve and a close attachment to his friends without being too jaded by his circumstances, genuinely just coming off as a likeable person.
Grammar: In terms of grammar, tone, and structure I found no issue that made the story difficult to read.
Style: As an addition to the Story section, the author has blended in the elements of LitRPG and stat blocks really well. Having the blocks of information to decribe the body mods brought up in the narrative works extremely well in the futuristic/cyberpunk kind of setting involved. The style of writing is consistent, which does nothing but help exude the confidence the writer has in their work.
Overall, a very detailed and well put together story, that is both true to the genre whilst being easy to read and authentic. I will definitely be following this story to find out how it progresses!
CalinorNorthfallRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Not far into the story yet, but wanted to stop and leave a review. its very well written, the characters are engaging and the setting is cool. Looking forward to seeing how the story develops. you do a good job of making teh characters feel relatable, and the conversations flow like a real conversation. its made me want to check out the rest of the shared universe, see how they all tie in together.
Anthony and Leisel VolskiRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Full disclosure: While there are those who tend to be more liberal with 5 star reviews for their swaps, I don't subscribe to such nonsense. That said, TailSpin is a gritty, hard-hitting masterwork that works hard to earn a perfect rating from me, all while looking and feeling completely effortless.
Style: I'm slowly learning that, while I thought I hated sci-fi and everything related to it, I actually quite fancy the genre. This is infuriating. I mean, you get to a point in your life where you think you know what you like... ugh. In actuality, I apparently enjoy sci-fi that isn't overly technical or pretentious. Story crafting that knows when to explain, and when to gloss over the details. This is something that is handled extremely well here. It's also very dialogue-driven, which is also something I apparently enjoy when done well. And it is done so well.
Story: Nonstop action, dynamic, realistic dialogue, and slice of life strike a delicate balance in a dark, futuristic setting. There's definitely an undercurrent of mystery and intrigue here as Ruslan is forced to fight for his own survival while trying to figure out the motivations of others. This is a slow build, and the reader will discover layer upon exquisite layer as the plot unfolds. I'm only up to chapter 15 with plans to finish, and I feel like I've barely scratched the surface. Instant gratification is overrated.
Grammar: This is virtually flawless, having gone through multiple stages of editing. Despite my more critical comments across the chapters, these have been made as more of a note for the editors. It is truly upsetting to hear that one of the editors passed away, and I want to extend my personal thanks to the author's friends for stepping up and helping with edits for the RR release. This community is incredible.
Character: The characters are agruably the strongest part of the story for me. While I'll gladly sing my praises for all facets, the characters presented here are robust, each posessing
DuvilRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This was a very nice read! This story's sense of identity and direction feel incredibly strong, and when you realize this is one story in a world expanded upon by multiple authors, that feeling makes complete sense.
Style:
The style is good. First-person pov is used to great effect to immerse oneself into the world through the protagonist Rus 'Rusty' Korolyov's eyes. The classic gamelit boxes are used in a unique way here, providing large amounts of information about the world's level of technology, a system of progression, and relevant information. The paragraphs within these boxes can become a little long, but for a sci-fi novel, such depth of information is mostly expected. A slight gripe I had, which might be something personal but I still believe deserves a second look, is the clarity of the order of moment-to-moment events. I sometimes had to go back and read some sections a second time to comprehend exactly what happened.
Story:
The story is quite exciting. Paradoxically, the story both takes its time to flesh out the world, and feels very fast paced. The turning point in the race was where the anticipation truly began to build. Prior to that, and even for a bit after, the paradoxical feeling is strongest. I think this may be because a large number of events are happening in a short amount of time, and yet because they are mostly setup, it feels like the story takes a lot of time to get started.
Grammar:
Grammar is good! Not much to see here. Sometimes, it feels that some sentences are a little long and unwieldy, but it is not immersion-breaking.
Character:
The characters feel real and grounded. Rusty so far strikes me as a sympathetic individual, out to make the best of his situation despite pretty much everything being terrible for him. The side characters have not really had the opportunity to be given as much depth or uniqueness apart from Rusty. I would say that Tsomak and Pim are the most interesting characters introduced besides Rusty so far. Consider
Brianna StormCloudRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Just finished Tailspin on KU, and I am in awe of Kanundra’s talent! You kept me more than interested in this story, even the technical aspects of helicopters! The storytelling of the grief, pain, injury and rehabilitation the characters experience is written with so much compassion and understanding, and the rest of the story is excellent as well. I’ll definitely be reading more in this series!
JacksonWritesRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
If you don't need a lot of convicing after the stars, the biggest thing to pay attention to here is characters. Kaundra wastes no time at all making a cast and, past that, ensuring that everyone is a little more complicated and human than you usually get from web-series. By chapter 5, the story has well established that we're dealing with a collection of 'people' instead of cutouts, even for characters that seem like they fit into classic archetypes at first glance.
For the story, if you're a fan of Cyberpunk then you are in for a treat, this is a fantastic setup and start for the genre, hitting familiar beats that you expect without feeling like it's running through the motions. You get invested, understand where things are going and are ready for more. It's a great way of handling the genre fiction.
The 'anything' knocked off style points was simply that A) I find the story sparse at points in terms of descriptions, which isn't much, and second it is part of a series with other authors but I'm not 100% sure it's a great entry-point. Some things can be gathered through extrapolation, others caught me a little during reading, feeling like I was missing context that other stories would provide.
Overall, by far my favorite cyberpunk piece I've read on this site. 10/10 so far but I only have 5 stars.
Jez CajiaoRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
The story is interesting and the different view of the world from the main character being a Corpo pilot, rather than a down and out slum dweller all his life is great, I won't spoil anything for anyone, but Cyberpunk is all about the gritty, underside of society, the bad things that happen and the way the corporate scumbags float past, while everyone else flounders and does what they have to, to survive.
This is that story, but taken from a totally different angle, we see the hardships of corporate life, the backstabbing, the lack of trust, and the way that everything falls apart when you've no leverage on your peers.
The dialogue though is where the stroy really shines, the interpersonal relationships, the way that the characters are made to live and breathe, to feel and to suffer is shown over and over as the story develops making you want to root for them.
The sheer number of characters that this story contains makes it clear how much effort was invested, and they each live and breath, with their own lives, their own goals, needs and issues!
Grammer wise I didn't find anything that jumped out, I know that really matters to some people, so I've mentioned it here, but its clearly been checked over well.
All in all I'm really enjoying the story and can't wait to see where it goes from here!
KinAkira1996Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I really enjoyed my time with Artem. The author weaves a believable cast of characters into a world that feels very lived in and established in its rules. The story follows the exploits of Rusty, a teen struggling to survive in a world run by credits. His only respite is the Aug-World, a digital world where people interact, spend money, and most importantly for Rusty, earn money.
Style (4.5/5): The prose is great and the style of writing allows for a seamless read throughout each chapter. Dialogue and tags are written very naturally. The only issue I have is that some aspects of the writing lack a little context and assume you're familiar with the world that this book is set in. A little description at these points would be helpful. Otherwise, the pacing is fantastic and the emotions during scenes are very well conveyed.
Story (5/5): The story is engaging, providing bits of lore and seamlessly having characters interact with the larger world, adhering to its established rules. The credit system for Aug-World allows for some interesting scenarios and makes using the system a conscious decision by Rusty. This makes these scenes all the more important.
Grammar (5/5): I didn't encounter any grammatical errors.
Character (5/5): The characters are well thought out, each having distinct personalities, motivations, and values regarding what is a priority to them. The interactions between Rusty, Bail, and Daisy are well executed and the characters of Pim and Tsomak are equally as fleshed out.
I would highly recommend this story to any fans of futuristic, cyberpunk, and sci-fi stories.
LordB13Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
The cyberpunk genre is dark and gritty and only pain makes progress to the top. I found myself sucked into this story and impressed with how often the uploads of chapters occur. I might have even had to cut some onions at one point. Excellent characters with a fast paced story that drags you from the seedy underbelly of the urban scrawl to flying high in a helo.