Do You Ever Get That Feeling of Deja Vu? [LitRPG Time Loop with a Twist]

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Description

(Spinoff-Sequel isout!)

In a world where every adventurer has a unique level cap,Aidanis forever stuck at a mediocre level 50.

When his friend Yana invites him on a once-in-a-lifetime quest to the tomb of the legendary knight Gaelith, he joins - hoping to rekindle their bond and perhaps prove he's more than just average.

But things go horribly wrong, and Aidan finds himself trapped in a time loop, forced to take part in an ancient battle against a force he can't even comprehend. All while reliving the same doomed raid again and again until he defeats the embodiment of Darkness itself.

The problem? He can't remember anything he did in previous runs.

Armed only with a faint sense ofDéjà vuand a new unique system designed to help him piece together fragments of his previous selves - given to him by the God of Time - Aidan must fight to outwit Darkness and solve the mystery of the tomb...or die again, and again...

But things get messier when he learns he’s not the only one aware of the time loop.

What to expect:

- Story is a Mystery first, LitRPG second (numbers are present, but secondary and are not the main deal).

- A Soulsborne-inspired dungeon (where nearly everything can one-shot you, and every boss has at least two phases).

- Realistic character progression (MC doesn't go from zero to hero in one loop).

- Story builds up slowly (especially in the first act where MC really struggles to retain memories), then grows legs and starts running (chapter 26 features the jump in progression everyone is waiting for).

- A time loop story focusing on a unique system with skills that offer creative ways to retain memories between loops and an MC who must use his wits to progress.

- A large mystery to unfold, centered around the backstory of the legendary knight, a mysterious rogue who's stuck in the time loop as well, and a grand battle between Time and Darkness.

- A weak/average to strong to OP character progression.

What NOT to expect:

- A gimmick story. There's a planned plot for the entire thing and the sequel currently coming out.

Information

Status: Completed
Year: 2024
Author: R.Magnus

Royal Road Stats

Rating: 4.6/ 5.0
Followers: 615
Views: 331,460

Chapters(95 total)

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Community Reviews(10)

reader -7Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I originally wanted to read the spin off novel… but I kinda decided I should read this one first…. No regrets, except that I read it in 2 days missing significant sleep, and most of a day of work…. I highly recommend this book. Preferably started on a Friday night.
Ellen TaylorRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This was a great read. I really enjoyed it! I'll break down my reasoning for each category.
Grammar was excellent. I'm not a huge stickler for grammar. As long as it doesn't pull me out of the world, I give it five stars. This story was great.
The style was great. We follow the story through our main character's POV, Aiden. As it is a time loop story, I was able to follow the sequence of events very well. I was never confused, and though I'd only read as far as the first time loop, I was never lost.
The story is good. I found myself intrigued, and that first chapter cliffhanger was seriously great. I loved how layered this story was, and how much tension there was in later chapters knowing what was happening because of the time loop. It was an intriguing idea, and more importantly, it is being executed well by the author.
Character is great. I love that it's not just Aiden and some wooden side characters. The more I read, the more life the side characters had. Aiden was a great relatable guy, and a great person to view the story through.
Overall, a great read!
EndersGamerRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Great take on the time loop genre. Really an inventive twist that helps build the plot in ways other stories can’t. I like how it all comes back to love and the things people will do for it. So excited to see how it will wrap up. Keep up the great work.
KZURoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Mmm, finished it within 30 hours. It was nice read, great concept. I will definitely give 5 stars for the enjoyment.
I am not in the mood to write a critical review right now but there is a lot of polish needed tbh. A bunch of plot holes, well not holes per se but more like plot holes covered with a cloth. They are covered but the explanations aren't satisfactory. I also very highly disliked the characters and their behaviors, I can't explain right now, very low on sleep. But well, it was still well within limits.
Overall I would recommend reading it. It's a great read with a novel concept and lots of fun twists and turns.
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Overall I would recommend reading it. It's a great read with a novel concept and lots of fun twists and turns.
KerryRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I've read up to chapter 17. A great story so far. I highly recommend the story to other readers. The style, story, grammar and character subcategories are well written and also praiseworthy. There are no issues with grammar, as the story is clear and easy to read. The author's style and storytelling take you along, with the main character, to life through the time loops again and again. What the writing does especially well is that it's never boring to read the same day over and over again, because there is always something different that happens.😆
LastEmeraldRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
THIS IS SO COOL!!!!
Read it. Please.
I generally don't know how to describe stories so i'll just say some quick words.
The twists and turns actually make sense, the heartbreaking scenes, the scenes that go up and up, it is really something you should read.
So like i said before: READ IT!
Malefic VIIIRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I just love this story it made me truly realize why I love happy endings definitely leaving 5 stars i can just recommend it.Never forgetting this story.The main characters are just so nice and ... you should just read it yourself. I can just recommend it.I still have to write 5 words before publishing
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Rex SuchemRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
If I were to summarize this book in a word, it would be what I captioned this review, a Gem.
It has been so immersive so far, with a deep plot,
The fact that the plot can be this deep is an impressive feat, and this for a time loop story with just one day looping again and again with the world of entire timelines and universe at stake! How much can you do in a day!
characters that are deep and fleshed out. I'm dropping a review so more people can read and enjoy this too.
RuefulCountenanceRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This story is a real hidden gem - it might not get a lot of buzz, but it’s nonetheless one of the best in the genre, complete with a satisfying ending. A fun spin on a time loop where the protagonist doesn’t fully remember what happened last time. This might sound frustrating to read, but the author does a fantastic job slowly unspooling the mystery in a way that keeps you hooked.
There are well-written side characters who all get meaningful development, great plot twists, and consistent progression that supports the story. An interesting central plot with good pacing that doesn’t rush ahead nor drag it out. And despite concluding with a great ending, there’s a sequel that’s just as good if not better to read next!
I highly recommend it - check this one out.
UpsilionEnlightenedRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Honestly, one of the better stories on royalroad. It is a LitRPG, and it is based around a time loop, but don't be fooled; this isn't a generic wish-fufillment story.
The style is much more serious than much of the LitRPG genre, with a goal and idea for the book clearly in mind when writing. The story isn't directed vaguely in a direction, every part of it seems devoted and improtant to the story as a whole, and it reads with a building excitement as it goes. It does start a little slow, just due to the natural build-up of the story, but it isn't as bad as some books I've read.
This is a well-written, thought out story with a plot, and a good one. There are genuine plot twists, with foreshadowing and chapters devoted to building up the plot. There aren't any real plotholes or generic sections thrown in tk pad out the story; everything has a role and devotes itself to the plot.
The characters develop, and significantly. The cast is admittedly on the smaller side, with perhaps a dozen notable characters, but there aren't really any side characters either; they all get attention at one point or another, and they all have some level of character growth throughout the story.
The grammar is good; there's not much more it needs. I've noticed some fancier words here and there when the situation calls for it, and the book doesn't hesitate to use more formal grammar over more informal grammar if made to choose. I haven't noticed any grammatical errors or typos, and overall it reads smoothly.
Overall, it's a good book, and written in a way that would make it acceptable in a bookstore, much less a website for web serials.