Courts [Books 1 & 2]

Self-Published

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Description

Don’t you hate it when death gods invade your planet and turn it into their personal game of Risk?

Peter Kroon does—or at least, he would if he weren’t too busy surviving. Enslaved by a cursed ring that drained his life to fuel an undead army, Peter spent years as a hollow shell of himself. But everything changed in the Stalpia city sewers when a dying resistance captain severed the ring, restored Peter’s sentience, and handed him a mysterious armband—the last hope for humanity, with powers no one fully understands.

Now Peter must navigate a broken world, his teenage mind trapped in an eighty-year-old body, as an immortal nine-fingered survivor. With death gods waging war, armies of ghouls marching, and secrets of the armband slowly unraveling, Peter is humanity’s most unlikely weapon.

But can one boy defy the gods and save a world already lost?

Progression, Gothic Gaslight, Power Fantasy, Slayer.

Information

Status: Ongoing
Year: 2024
Author: Silas_Tine

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Rating: 3.8/ 5.0
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Community Reviews(4)

ARC1Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This story has been severely hit by 0.5star trolls and is much much better than its overall rating indicates.
A very satisfying story with great character development and excellent pacing of the plot.
Thank you very much Mr Wordsmith for a very enjoyable read. I am looking forward to the next installment.
Lucian T. EinarRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
The style of Courts is rich and immersive, effectively painting a world of intrigue and tension. The descriptions are compelling, and the dialogue carries weight, though some sentence structures could flow more smoothly. A bit more variation in pacing and transition refinement would enhance readability, making the prose even more engaging.
The story is intriguing, featuring a well-crafted world with a sense of history and depth. The plot moves at a steady pace, keeping the reader interested, though some moments could benefit from additional buildup for greater impact. The political and magical elements blend well, adding layers of complexity to the narrative.
The grammar and syntax need some refinement, with occasional awkward phrasing and structural inconsistencies. These do not obscure the meaning but can slow down readability. With careful editing or a proofreader, the writing will become even stronger and more polished.
The characters are well-developed, particularly the protagonist, whose motivations and struggles feel authentic. Their interactions are engaging, and the supporting cast adds depth to the story. With more nuanced dialogue and emotional exploration, they will become even more compelling.
Courts is a strong fantasy with an immersive world and intriguing characters. With continued refinement, it has the potential to shine even brighter. Keep writing!
RingsofSaturnRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
The story telling characters and lore are all well done, not over explained and leave you wanting more... As for the title of my review, check out a very niche game called conquest of Elysium, with the exception of a few small details the scourge lord class is effectively the courts.
evilfish224Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This is a great story so far, I like the premise, and the magic system. I also like the other story by this author. Anyway, all around great. Posting everyday is a fast way to go through your backlog though, I like it. But feel free to slow down.
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