Face of Eternity : The Little Angel

Self-Published

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Description

Demons? Monsters? GODS!?No problem! This little angel’s got you covered!

Yalda is a young synthetic lifeform known as an Exceed. Made in the image of heavenly angels, it is her duty to take up the Spear of Destiny against all demon kind and protect humanity to her last breath. Join along on her journey as she travels to fantastic lands, meets interesting friends, and learns what it means to have faith in a dying world!

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What to expect:

Cuteness ☺️

Action💥🤛

Slice of Life💅

Slow burn✌️

Long term🕑

No numbers LitRPG 🧮

And a little bit of gaming reference & comedy sprinkled in!🎮

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Information

Status: Ongoing
Year: 2024
Author: Taylor The Writer

Royal Road Stats

Rating: 4.2/ 5.0
Followers: 150
Views: 90,865

Chapters(289 total)

Reviews

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Community Reviews(7)

Marshall75Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Love the story. The little angel is utterly adorable and her quest is compelling. I love her Uncle and the friends she makes. Cool setting. Magic and high tech in an apocalyptic world where god is mysteriously missing. The little angel seeks him and grows into a strong, sweet, and adorable heroine. Innocence to experience, but always integral and, of course, always incredibly cute.
shriraa.shaRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
Overview:
To start of in a general sense, this story was a pretty fun read as well as engaging in all the right spots! From characters to plot twists, the author successfully manages to blend a variety of emotions into one atmosphere almost seamlessly. While some parts may have a rapid pacing, this gradually sorts itself out as you read through more chapters- thus, proving not to be much of an issue :)
Style/Story:
I particularly liked the style in which this story was set as it is very easy to navigate and defines which character is saying/doing what, as to not confuse readers. However, this shines even more given that the central character is a child herself. The story walks a tightrope between dark/gritty and optimism whilst describing everything from a child's point of view. Although, whilst being described as such, the story handles the events with maturity and hits when it needs too, without over simplification- clearly conveying that the author knows when to pull their punches- hats off!
Grammar:
A few spots could be in need of tweaking, but they were not glaring errors at all. In fact, in certain areas, the presence of slip-ups reminds readers that despite everything going on, Yalda still remains as a child and is dealing with everything in her own way- making an excellent connection and consistency with characters.
Characters:
From Yalda to her Uncle, the dynamics present in these stories are sure to engage readers and are all heartfelt. Particularly during character interactions, the way the dialogue is depicted as well as their actions clearly shows the author has put time and care into developing them and handles each one to their nature. Overall, I would recommend this novel for all its got, and can't wait to see how it goes further!
Peter_newmanRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
Yes it is cute, yes it is different. I don't know what to say except if you ever want to try something different you should give this a try. I have never read a story like this and that is rare!
- half a star for "booped the snoot". No matter how whimsy this story is, i can never accept this saying in any story. Nobody uses this expression except the most cringe redditors. It's the only negative for this story.
KaliopeDRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
This is a solid and well written story
Taylor the Writer has done a very good job of capturing the main character Yalda's voice. The result is a sweet and cute heroine. It's not to my normal preference, but I recognise it's been done well and it results in a compelling story.
The story does a good job of dropping little hints and discoveries that signal a wider and more complicated world. That makes me want to read more.
christos200Royal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
This is a surprisingly sweet story about a young angel-like girl, Yalda, whose mission
First things first, I really enjoyed the artwork posted by the author (it gives a Manga/anime feel) - and the formatting of the chapters as well. So good work on this front. It's a little thing overall, but one that entices readers to bother to read the story.
The protagonist is cute, sweet, and adorable. The author successfully makes us care immediately about her and be invested in her fate. Other characters I liked were the Uncle and the grandpa goblin. His interaction with Yalda was equally parts cute and funny.
I didn't spot any grammatical or syntactical mistakes. The story has a nice flow, being neither too slow as to bore readers but nor so fast that readers start feeling lost. I especially liked the tension in the battle between the Unlce and Janus. There is some worldbuilding woven into the story, which was interesting for me personally, though some readers may not like as much the exposition of lore. It depends on peoples' taste, personally I didn't mind it.
Overall, I highly recommend this story for anyone who is interested in fantasy with a sweet, innocent MC as protagonist!
cursedclarkeRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
Over the first few chapters presented form the beginning of an ambitious work of sci-fantasy that blends mythic prophecy, whimsical slice-of-life, ecological mystery, and dungeon-crawl spectacle. At its heart is Yalda, a synthetic child chosen to inherit her father’s sacrifice and carry the burden of protecting humanity from a spreading corruption tied to mana, the life force of the world. The prologue establishes the stakes with strong imagery: a father diving into the abyss to push back encroaching darkness, leaving his daughter both blessed and scarred. This mythic tone then collides with Yalda’s daily life, where diagnostic boot-sequences, bee constructs, and playful banter with her pet snake soften the heavy lore. The story deliberately oscillates between light and dark, attempting to ground its cosmic scope in a child’s perspective.
Across Chapters 1–5, the narrative develops through a rhythm of discovery and escalation. Yalda’s birthday scene situates her synthetic nature in domestic routines while also introducing Uncle, the caretaker who acts as guardian, teacher, and exposition machine. The ecological thread emerges in Chapter 2, when the mana drought is revealed through the withering Boni tree, her last gift from her father. This personal loss motivates the quest to Elysium, leading to encounters with strange animals, suspicious hobgoblins, and the oracle Tree who confirms that mana is being stolen through corrupted pylons. By Chapter 5, the stakes rise with the introduction of Janus, a theatrical villain who fuses video-game aesthetics with demonic summoning, culminating in the arrival of a goat-man demon. Structurally, the narrative escalates logically, though the pacing often feels compressed, as though multiple JRPG cutscenes were condensed into single chapters.
Strength lies in the vividness of the imagery and the emotional beats tied to family. The spear dissolving into stardust that fuses with Yalda’s heart, the pulsing of crystal caves in rhythm w
Veressa LloydRoyal Road
★★★★ 4.0
Hi,
I have some overarching inputs on the first 10,000 words as a whole, as well as some chapter specific things that I'll hide as spoilers. Keep in mind that I am making suggestions to help you improve. I don't want you to think for a second that I didn't enjoy the story or that you have to take my advice. I only want to give you honest feedback, and if you decide to review my work, I want the same from you.
Here's what you did well:
Yalda is an excellent example of an Innocent MC. She's wide-eyed, naive, and oblivious to the drawbacks of the mission she's been given. There are a few places where her characterization slips (see below), but overall, I grew very attached to her as I read.
The emotional stakes you built into the story are potent. You made me care about the MC almost immediately, and that kept me in the story even when other elements were lacking.
You built some great tension in Ch 2, and I was ramped up for the payoff.
Here are some things you could improve:
Structurally, your sentences are word heavy. I have an example in the hidden section below. I used to struggle with this a lot. What helped was micro-fiction contests. Working towards a limit rewired my brain so that I could convey meaning more concisely.
You also have a tendency to overexplain on a larger scale. Try looking at your character's train of thought vs. what they say and do. Do they say the same thing they thought? Do their actions also convey what they were thinking/feeling? If so, either the thought, dialogue, or action needs to be removed. If not, you're doing double or even triple duty to communicate a single message.
Your exposition is also creating issues. I'll preface this by saying this is a mistake I have also made. Sometimes I'm so high on the world I'm building and the details, that I nerd gush all over the manuscript. Some exposition is good. It helps contextualize and build the world for the reader. However, there is a big difference between helpful exposition and lore. He