Bladed Warrior (Shonen Light Novel)

Information

Status

Hiatus

Year

2022

Author

JaKovian

• Chapter 18
  Aug 31, 2022
• Chapter 17
  Aug 10, 2022
• Chapter 16
  Aug 7, 2022
• Chapter 15
  Aug 4, 2022
• Chapter 14
  Jul 31, 2022
• Chapter 13
  Jul 26, 2022
• Chapter 12
  Jul 22, 2022
• Chapter 11
  Jul 21, 2022
• Chapter 10
  Jul 19, 2022
• Chapter 9
  Jul 14, 2022
• Chapter 8
  Jul 9, 2022
• Chapter 7
  Jul 8, 2022
• Chapter 6
  Jul 3, 2022
• Chapter 5
  Jul 1, 2022
• Chapter 4
  Jun 29, 2022
• Chapter 3
  Jun 22, 2022
• Chapter 2
  Jun 7, 2022
• Chapter 1
  Jun 2, 2022
• Chapter 0
  May 6, 2022
• Chapter Negative 1
  Aug 2, 2022

Reviews

Community Reviews(5)

• Drew RoystonRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  This is simply a wonderful story that is full of warmth. If you like Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree and you like your fictions a little less frothy you'll probably like this (and not just because of the Orcs).
  In some ways that is an odd thing to write.  On the surface, this appears to be a story about a tortured hero, possibly even an antihero. However, you very quickly find out how he percieves, and is percived by, everyone around him. That changes the dynamic entirely. The opening could have very quickly gone in a grimdark direction but very much does not.
  The writer has a clear, distinct voice that shines through from the beginning.  Action scenes are well written as is the dialogue. In addtion characterisation is done through action, and interaction, as well as through conversations
  Oh, by the way, don't be put off by the fact that there are only three chapters so far, the first one is LONG (although like the other ones it is split into several smaller chapters so you don't get overwhelmed).
  The story deserves to do well and get lots of readers.  I hope that it does.
  Detailed Scores
  Style: This is just good. Evocative descriptions, engaging dialogue, varied vocabulary.  The whole things was a joy to read.
  Grammar: There was nothing that jumped out at me or drew me out of the story.  Excellent job.
  Story: While it is still very good I took a little bit off here simply as it take a bit of time before you find out what the goals of the MC are. As at chapter three they haven't yet fully decided what to do. Similarly I'm not yet certain who the main antagonists are. To be clear, in this kind of story where the gentle pacing and the atmosphere is a large part of the pleasure, that is not automatically a problem.
  Character: Extremely well written, and not just the MC.  In fact even minions and sidekicks have distinct personalities of their own.
• PistolWordsRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  This is easily a good story all around.
  From the beginning, you are thrown in a unique and fun setting where our MC is a badass fighter/magic wielder. It awfully reminds me of one piece in the way the characters hold themselves and act. It is goofy in every way and extremely fun to read. The update schedule is a bit meh, but the author might be a busy person, so it's fine.
  The style flows really well, and it focuses a lot on description of events. There are some sentences that read weird, but nothing too jarring.
  First, I just love the titles. They made me crack up, this really reads like an over the top (in a good way) fun light novel.
  There are not enough chapters to judge the story yet, but the author really nailed it with the immersive action scenes. The dialogues were goofy and funny. It is nothing but a lighthearted shonen with some fun tropes.
  The characters are my favorite part. Even with the lack of content, you can already get an idea about the dynamic established between them. I am not saying that I already got attached to all of them, but they still felt real.
  Grammar is fine, there are some typos here and there, but nothing too bad.
  Style:4.5/5
  Story:5/5
  Grammar:4.5/5
  Character:5/5
  Overall, read this novel if you like the synopsis.
• KapowneRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  What a delightful read. I am impressed by the extraordinary vocabulary at play within this story. It comes off very polished and professional in that regard. Each word used is perfect to paint an exact picture in your mind. For me, a great story is when you no longer feel you are 'reading' it, but rather 'watching' it in you mind. This accomplishes that tenfold.
  What a treat this read was! I look forward to more releases so I can keep following along.
• AlrezianRoyal Road

  ★★★★ 4.0

  One of the least talked about in writing, even though it is an integral part of creative works is flow. Flow doesn't necessarily mean story pacing, it means how well would the readers read and capture the information you put in your work. And in the case of this work, I think it has a very excellent flow, especially for a story that aimed for actions such as this. That said, I do think the author could make it better by trimming some stuff that is obvious for the readers, and just directly get to the "good stuffs".
  I have no complain for the characters and plot. You can clearly it's very inspired by works such as anime and manga, and it those inspirations are clearly used very well here. Some polish on the dialogues are needed though.
  Also of note is the worldbuilding is done in a brief but effective manners here, very nice to see.
  In short, I like it.
• L.R. KnightRoyal Road

  ★★★★ 3.5

  The Bladed Warrior is, by the author's description, a Shonen Light Novel. I was unfamiliar with the second term, so I did a bit of research. According to what I read, a light novel is a short novel (surprise surprise), but with action-heavy elements, and with a good deal of similarity to manga or anime. Many include illustrations, or are later adapted to visual media. I am no expert on manga, but having read a few hundred chapters of One Piece, Dragon Ball, My Hero Academia, and the entirety of Full Metal Alchemist, along with disparate attempts at other manga such as Berserk, I'm also not a dummy.
  The structure of The Bladed Warrior strikes me as distinctly anime- or manga-like in creation. I don't intend that as an insult or a denigrating label; I think JaKovian has a clear idea of what he's writing, and what he sees as his style. He has a generally well-expressed vision of the main character, who wields a steak knife version of the eponymous Guts' sword. The final product, however, could use some work.
  What Works
  What stood out to me chiefly was the humor, largely expressed through the worldbuilding. The currency being called "moolah," for example, made me grin all three times I saw it come up. The bits of modern, glib English in descriptions and occasionally dialogue, at  first struck me as "wrong" as someone who in my own turn writes fairly dark, serious fantasy. Once I picked up that there's a strong comedic streak, though, the jokey nature started working for me. It just took a while to understand the intended tone.
  Another thing that I think JaKovian comes near to nailing is the anime protagonist attitude. It's not a subtle thing, but if you're familiar with the animation style, and the heroes that often populate it, that should make sense. Again, this isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it took me a few beats to pick up. Crest, the main character, bears a lot of similarities to other smug heroes in the shonen genre. Personally, I don't enjoy that character t