Boundless Quest: A Saga of Freedom [A Progression Adventure LitRPG]

Information

Status

Hiatus

Year

2023

Author

Bugy

• Chapter 10: The Pillars of Light
  Apr 26, 2023
• Chapter 9: The End Of The Road
  Apr 25, 2023
• Chapter 8: The Maze
  Apr 24, 2023
• Chapter 7: Pushing Forward
  Apr 23, 2023
• Chapter 6: The Lone Wanderer
  Apr 22, 2023
• Chapter 5: A Fork in the Road
  Apr 21, 2023
• Chapter 4: First Encounter
  Apr 20, 2023
• Chapter 3: The First Steps
  Apr 19, 2023
• Chapter 2: A New Beginning
  Apr 18, 2023
• Chapter 1 A World Transformed
  Apr 17, 2023

Reviews

Community Reviews(10)

• JohnNadaRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  Great start,
  The first chapter is a well-written and engaging, I always love when a good twist pops up - twists and turns really keep me going. Made it through the first 5 chapters - Loved the chartacter selection, I gotta say I was drawn to the Pathfinder :)
  I'll be coming back for more.
  Liam and Maria's battle with the creature was great - that Shaow Strike sounded EPIC.
  Keep up the good work!
• keeganashleyliveRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  If you’re into progression LitRPG with a faster pace and a very direct, clean writing style, this is your cup of tea. The writing style is very simple and toned down, but the world that the author builds is anything but. There is a lot of care put into the different options the main character has in this LitRPG world---each one extensively described so that readers can understand. Again, if this is your thing, you’re gonna love that. Additionally, the progression element is very obvious. It seems like nearly every chapter there’s a status step up. It was neat to follow the main character’s journey as they grow.
  There were no glaring grammatical errors that stopped my enjoyment of the read. I would, however, mention that this is a stripped-down style of writing. If you’re into a clearer read, this is all you. The characters were relatable although maybe I would have liked a little more development or emotion from them.
  The monsters? SPOT ON. There are some epic monsters in these metaphorical pages. I thought the author was extremely creative with not only the creation of these monsters, but, also, the creation of the world (as it differs quite a bit from other LitRPGs I’ve read in that it’s more of a survivalist theme---very interesting). I enjoyed this read.
• drifter265Royal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  Overall: I felt the story did great things all around. I'm not experienced with the genre, but this was a nice welcoming. I couldn't find anything wrong with it except that maybe things were a tad too easy for Liam, but that didn't take away any of the excitement and seeing how the characters would get out of their trouble.
  Style: This story uses a lot of nice variation with its writing. The author makes sure to keep things interesting with their immersive vocabulary and differing sentence structure. I say that because a lot of stories I read here just don't have that kind of awareness to keep readers engaged.
  Grammar: I was blown away by the impeccable grammar in this story. Most of the time here on this site when reading something from an amateur, you expect a few errors here and there to take you out of the story and to distract you, but I didn't find that here.
  Story: Liam is thrust into a new world where he must survive in the harsh cold, facing off against creatures from the wild and meeting others like him in the same situation. I found it appealing that each character was given a class and ability that matched with their personalities. I thought that was pretty creative.
  Character: We like Liam right away. He's an adrenaline junky, jumping off cliffs and such, and we get an immediate feel for who he is as a person right at the beginning. Then, he enters this new world where we know he's just going to conquer with his background knowledge from the ordinary world.
  In conclusion, a nice surprise.
• Matt FusionRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  I must say that I am very impressed with this book and how well it is written. I don't normally follow litrpgs but this one is an exception that I highly recommend you give it a try.
  We start with a blood-pumping opener where we are introduced to super thrill-seeking daredevil Liam, who is all about that adrenaline pump. In just the first chapter we can see just who Liam is without too much exposition or backstory and tell what kind of person he is. The story is e
  I love the descriptions that the author uses as it is easy to picture and imagine, especially in the first chapter where we get some killer prose during his fall to the bottom. And if the descriptions themselves weren't enough you get a cool little twist at the end of the story.
  The grammar is not bad. There aren't many errors so I can guarantee you a clean uninterrupted read.
  The style is very descriptive and concise. The sentences are structured very well and flow as it should. Overall it is very easy to read.
  The characters in my opinion are plausible and breathe their own life into the story. I especially love the way how Liam was introduced and I thought it was cool how he chose the survival class over the daredevil class given we know he's a thrill seeker.
  Overall, I really like the idea behind this story and I believe it has a lot of potential to grow. I highly recommend it.
• HoppyCobaltRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  As a fan of the genre, Boundless Quest is an Isekai and progression litRPG that follows the standard tropes of the subgenre. It gets straight to the point, and I must say, it is a fast-paced experience with fantastic monsters and dungeons introduced.
  On the positive side, the world-building and game mechanics were well-thought-out and exciting. The author did an excellent job of creating a vivid world through their use of descriptions with its own rules and challenges. The game mechanics were well-explained and made sense within the story's context. I have no complaints about the grammar, though I am not an expert. The author put a lot of thought into the game mechanics and how they fit into the story.
  Additionally, the characters were likable and had distinct personalities. The main character was relatable (an adrenaline junkie!), and I found myself rooting for them throughout the book. Bonus points that he remained consistent throughout the tale. Although I would have liked for the characters to interact more via dialogue, giving them a voice and showing their personalities rather than telling the readers what they think and feel.
  As for the style, however, the pacing is a little off, especially in the beginning. We immediately dive headfirst into the Isekai part and the litRPG system without delving deeper into how that affected our MC and the other characters he's with. There's a lot of telling but not showing. Additionally, while the game mechanics were well-explained, a lot of exposition felt unnecessary and bogged down the story.
  Overall, if you're a fan of litRPGs and are looking for a new book to read, I would definitely recommend giving this one a try. It's still an enjoyable, fast-paced read with solid world-building. Kudos!
• PenguinsAreScaryRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  First things first:
  This is a LitRPG, but without a lot of the numbers. Which, I assume, some people like, but feels opaque to me. That said, I read it within 2 days.
  Now, to look into things from different vantage points:
  Grammar: I am very immune to bad grammar and not a native speaker. That said, I didn't notice any mistakes.
  Style: Ancient Romans loved the repetition of words so much that they often used different meaning of a word to have more of that sweet, sweet repetition. While this story has not been written by an ancient Roman, I noticed enough repetition of words that I consciously perceived it (as I am not an ancient Roman) unpleasantly.
  In addition, I would prefer to see system messages more distinct in colour instead with brackets.
  Characters: There is only one main character, all others are barely characterised. Sometimes the decisions of said main character are kinda jarring: Liam jumps off a cliff into cold, Alaskan water while getting whisked into the tutorial area of the system only to then choose his classes and skills like a risk-averse accountant without this disparity being acknowledged. Sometimes, the mental model I made of the character screamed at the next decision he made.
  The story: I read this like a drowning person drinks water. But yet, sometimes I wanted to scream: Tell me more! Like about the puzzles in the dungeon. (Talking about them: How come a main character without any visual impairment steps so often onto an incorrect tile? I feel that something must have grabbed Liam's attention and we were not told! Or he did that initial jump without his glasses, but he doesn't seem visually impaired otherwise) Once it mentioned Liam walking for three days in one sentence. That also made me wonder about the logistics of food, sleep, etc. As we don't get a lot of System information, we would need to take that from the story. And there, to me are holes.
  As a final verdict: MOAR!
• EleshisRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  OVERALL: A solid start to a much larger adventure.
  STYLE: This novel is unique (at least among what I read) for how narration heavy it is. A good 99% of the prose is narration with maybe three lines of dialogue in the first ten-thousand words. As a result there's a feeling of detatchment to the story as though we're an outside observer rather than a companion traveling alongside Liam, our main character. To add to this feeling of detatchment, the cast get very little in the way of description or nuance. In fact, a side character that only appears for a short encounter (at least up to where I've read) gets more description than the rest of the preceding cast combined. Lastly, there's a light problem with repetition where the narration repeats the same idea or conveys the same information repeatedly, each time worded a little differently.
  STORY: Without going into spoilers, our main character, Liam, is thrust into a dangerous new world by an unnamed "System" that assigns everyone stats, classes, levels, and traits. Standard litrpg stuff. Right off the bat we're introduced to a diverse group of ally characters, constant peril, conflict, and even some frantic action involving huge monsters. I assume it'll be a constant grind upwards as Liam travels the world leveling, gaining skills, and overcoming trials in his path. I think what really pushes the story along is Liam's dual nature, which I'll explain in the CHARACTER section.
  GRAMMAR: I didn't notice any issues anywhere, so I don't have much to say here. Its obvious that Bugy knows their grammatical rules and squashes any issues before they publish.
  CHARACTER: Earlier I mentioned Liam's dual nature, and I'll get into that here. Liam is a daredevil, always seeking out highs to top his highs. The thing about him though is that he's oddly practical and level-headed about his thrill seeking. He considers issues like his long-term wellbeing, his survial, how his different abilities will scale into the long term, and even me
• rachasuddRoyal Road

  ★★★★ 4.0

  I love the opening scene. It shows the character in their element, and it's a character type I wish I had seen more of in the genre. Liam is someone who will believably embrace all the challenges of the world to come, and that excited me to keep reading. It's fun to see someone who will charge into danger without them being a ruthless murder hobo.
  Story
  The beginning felt a little rushed to get into the meat of the story. Characters are introduced and their dynamic is established in a zoomed-out and glossed-over way. It doesn’t feel unrealistic, but I wish I got to see more of these scenes. The pace continues quite quickly. Something major happens in every chapter. The interactions between groups of survivors are realistic, and the reaction to monsters is as well. Even with litrpg powerups and competence, not everything goes the MC's way and I appreciate that. If you are familiar with the genre, then the story will be familiar to you, but it is enjoyable in the subtle way it does certain things right and zigs when you expect it to zag.
  Character
  The main character is introduced as a daredevil, and it's nice to have someone who isn’t plagued by indecision. The class options they receive are all interesting, and I want to know what happens with the choice made. He continues to be consistent and to struggle through the obstacles presented to him. In the chapters I read, there were only other characters for a brief period before the MC went on a solo adventure. I think the MC shines most when he can be juxtaposed with other characters, his fearless nature makes him more interesting when other people are scared. The characters were easily the best part for me, even while the story rushed along, they felt realistic and realized.
  The characters are all interesting and contrasted with each other. There were only a few interactions in the chapters I read, but every character felt distinct. I love the main character’s attitude toward danger. When he encounters other survivors
• K.C.GillespieRoyal Road

  ★★★★ 4.0

  The premise of the story is really interesting. I like the quest-like nature of the story and the slightly dystopian undertones that run throughout (although I think these could be explored more). There is some really nice imagery and descriptive prose. The writer clearly has talent and potential. The environment is given a lot of attention which helps transport the reader into the writer’s world and provides the opportunity for some really beautifully descriptive scenic passages.
  The “System” is obviously a well thought out creation, multifaceted and with good attention to detail. I enjoy the consistent status updates at the end of each chapter making progression through the challenges clear. I would like to know more about the System OR I would like there to be more build up and mystery surrounding it.
  In terms of the overall narrative things feel a little rushed, especially at the start. Once we get into the challenges and the story fleshes out further this becomes less so, but the pace sometimes feels too quick for the importance of the content and there are some parts that feel repeptitive. There are some really interesting moments that have the potential to be super exciting and draw the reader in, but some feel a little dismissive, almost like an overview of what’s happening rather than an in depth account.
  I’d personally like a little more time spent on the emotions of the characters in response to their situation. To give an early example, Liam’s emotional response to his first moments in the “System” feels a little superficial. The almost complete acceptance of his situation without question seems slightly unrealistic and this follows through the chapters. The character is fearless, adventurous, brave and a thrill-seeker (something the writer does very well to convey) but a thrill often can’t exist without fear. A little more complexity and bravery in creating layered characters with more depth would really help to bring them to life to match the way the w
• Mme. KaliRoyal Road

  ★★★★ 4.0

  This is a yarn, a tale told entirely by someone sitting at the fire and telling you what happened to this Liam fellow. It's a little disorienting at first, but once you settle into that old coybow narrator voice in your head, the story flows much more smoothly.
  The narrator's voice gives the story a sense of style, and it fits with the Alaskan loner survivalist character.
  The grammar fits the story, which is all anyone can ask for.
  The character is a bit bland. He's a loner, he's got important and valuable skills. He doesn't value other people's skills or contributions. He is "self sufficient" from the word go. He does the thing and gets it done. there's nothing inherently wrong with these characteristics but they are all there is to this guy.
  This character needs his assumptions challenged, his weaknesses exposed, the flaws in his philosophy cracked open. Let him struggle, let him see the need for and won't other people. Let us see why he can't ever really stick around.
  The story setup is rich with possibilities and opportunities for progress, and it looks like the author is jumping boots first into it. A vast wilderness in the winter is a challenge to survive even without fell beasts and magic. Food and heat are dire needs, and then to throw in the challenges of a magical realm allows for an extra fun take on survivalist literature, and fantastic chances for Liam to grow.