Fenghuolun: Wheels of Wind and Flame [STUB]

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Description

It's the Isekai fantasy epic with MOTORCYCLE RACING you never knew you wanted!

Lotus Shen's life of poverty and danger is flipped on its head when she and her brother Echo find themselves transported to Stormvast, a nation of obsessed bikers where the motorcycles channel the supernatural powers of ancient magical beasts. It doesn't take long for Lotus herself to be thrown head-first into the high-speed high-stakes world of professional Chakram racing, and along with rising stardom comes new friends and powerful enemies. To have any hope of carving out a tenable future for herself and Echo, Lotus must contend, not only against her rivals on asphalt, but also with her own inner demons.

But if there's one thing she could always count on, it's that she never backs down from a good race...

What to expect:

- Sports anime/manga meets Isekai

- Heart-pumping race scenes

- Progression via looting defeated opponents and monster "hunting" (ethical and non-violent)

- Plenty of character-driven drama with a diverse cast

The story in its current form is finished. No more updates on Royal Road.

Book 1 has been stubbed as of June 30th, 2024.

Book 2 has been stubbed as of July 31st, 2024.

Book 3 has been stubbed as of August 31st, 2024.

Information

Status: Ongoing
Year: 2023
Author: Larkspur Wren

Royal Road Stats

Rating: 4.3/ 5.0
Followers: 369
Views: 28,697

Chapters(16 total)

What readers say about Fenghuolun: Wheels of Wind and Flame [STUB]

“Have you ever wanted to ride a motorcycle? You will after reading this. Heck, you might even try to go out and join an illegal racing club a few kilometers away from that old shell station just down the road, only to be turned down because you don't actuall…”
OakFlameRoyal Road5.0 / 5
“Granted it's probably the only one, but I'm sure if there were others it would still be the best! There's something about media based on competitive sports that never fails to get the blood racing, and this novel encapsulates that perfectly! The characters…”
Phat BibbaRoyal Road5.0 / 5

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Community Reviews(10)

OakFlameRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Have you ever wanted to ride a motorcycle?
You will after reading this. Heck, you might even try to go out and join an illegal racing club a few kilometers away from that old shell station just down the road, only to be turned down because you don't actually have a bike, so...
-cough, never mind that.
I would say I've been forced to settle for just reading and not living out my new racing dreams, but reading this definitely isn't settling. The pacing, grammar, character, and developments are all top notch. There is a clear sense of personality in each character, and it isn't just the protagonist who is well-written. Even her competitors have deeper personalities and motivations.
The action scenes are amazingly well written. They suck you in and don't let you go, not even so that you can go work to buy yourself a motorcycle... I think I'm getting side tracked again. Heh. Tracked.
Anyhow, read this. It's easily one of the best works of fiction I've seen here.
Side effects may include: Late to work, late to study, late to sleep, crippling desire to buy a motorcycle, and minor-severe injuries because you don't actually know how to ride the motorcycle you just took out a loan for.
I scraped my knee :(
Phat BibbaRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Granted it's probably the only one, but I'm sure if there were others it would still be the best! There's something about media based on competitive sports that never fails to get the blood racing, and this novel encapsulates that perfectly!
The characters are well crafted, and we see them being fleshed out through actions, rather than lengthy expositions.
The grammar is superb. The author has an excellent grasp of the english language and I didn't find any typos.
I have very high hopes for th- *gets hit by a blue turtle shell*
CoffeeInMyDreamsRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Fenghuolon: Wheels of Wind and Flame is a unique, action-packed isekai that hooks you from the start. There’s something special here, and I’d recommend it based on the novelty of the theme alone. However, there’s more: the quality of the writing, prose, characters, and dialogue are all gold and make this an instant win, in my opinion. If you’re looking for the familiarity of a portal fantasy, yet crave something different from the regular dungeon-delving, monster-slaying fare that we’re used to-, Then Wheels of Wind and Flame is just the story for you.
The style and prose flow well. It grabs the reader’s attention and spirits them away on an adrenaline-fuelled adventure. The action scenes are vividly described with descriptive language that makes you feel like a passenger flying through the streets at 200km p/h. The third-person perspective is the narrative style of choice.
The story is intriguing and definitely piqued my interest. I’m not personally a fan of motorbikes (not that I mind, just never had the opportunity or exposure irl), but the story is doing a good job of making one out of me. The high stakes, thrilling action scenes, and themes of Family (why do I hear Vin Diesel in my head?)/ inter-sibling relationships make this an easy 10/10.
Grammar: I noticed no errors during my read-through (perhaps I was too engrossed in the story). Well done!
The Characters are great! Well-written and given depth via spotlight chapters earlier in the work. During these initial chapters, we’re shown the world from the eyes of the main character -Lotus- and two supporting characters -Echo and Iver-. We’re given clear insights into Lotus’ drive and motivations to race and her close bond with her brother, Echo (a supporting character who I hope gets more shine later on in the story).
All in all, this is an excellent, unique addition to the isekai genre. It feels polished and wonderfully written. Finding Wheels of Wind was definitely a win for me, and it will be for you too. Gre
FirstNexusRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Yeah, fives across the board is the way to go here. Anyone who says less is lying. This is an amazing and unique story
Style: The story starts with an introduction from 3 perspectives, our focus characters for this story. The 3rd person POV is written extremely well and captures each scene in more than sufficient depth. The meshing in the isekai part of the beginning (in terms of Earth language to new world language) is seamless
Story: This story so far is very gripping and very well written. Even though a race in this story might take multiple chapters, it never feels too long. The race, the action and the different powers are so unique and interesting, and the premise is also unique and something I've never seen before
Grammar: Nothing really to say here because I didn't catch anything
Character: Each character in the story so far has a background, a reason and a personality. Each character is fleshed out and has clear goals and the writing style is very good at creating realistic interactions that keep the reader entranced with the story
Overall if you haven't yet, read and follow this story. I can see it becoming part of many top charts in the future!
Genuine55Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Just doing a quick review here. I'm going to make it simple: When was the last time you read something that actually felt original? Something with a core concept that you hadn't really read before? Yeah, I can make comparisons to Speed Racer, or Akira, or other Isekai, or any number of other works. But the way it all boils down is that this one is special, and it is certainly worth your time.
David GilesRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I've never read an isekai based around motorbike racing before and honestly never expected to. It's such a strange concept I have to marvel at the mind that came up with it.
Fenghuolun is a fantastic story even in these early days, the characters are well fleshed out and established very skillfully without resorting to infodumps.
The sole critique is in the plot contrivance of an illegal street racer isekaing straight in front of someone in need of a driver, but if plot contrivance was banned then most stories simply couldn't exist.
I feel like I'm badly underselling this story, it's fantastic and more than worth the time spent reading it.
IndigoSparksRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
When I put five stars in everything, this is not an exaggeration. I might even confidently say that this is one of the best works I have ever read on this site. It is absolutely impeccable.
The story is an isekai, but very specifically one that might be described as a sports anime setting. Complete with our very themed characters with out-of-the-box names and characteristics. Except with magic sports. Because its motorcycles.
Characters are fun, consistent, and most importantly, connect in a way that is very hard for people to do yet was pulled off effortlessly here. Little details like putting a bike's full model in even though the main character posited to 'not care much about those things' was a little odd, but I found that it worked well when the characters in the Other World talk about their own versions of bikes, so it didn't seem as as much of an infodump. These people just like bikes, what can you say?
Grammar is fine, nothing major to point out, which might as well be terrific for my standards, and the action, though a little long-winded I find to be perfectly paced and exciting. Just sucks you in and makes you want to read read read. Prose is really artsy too, not enough to be annoying, but every so often they'd use a word choice, or an explanation that really made you sit down and think. Just... wowww. Best one that comes to mind is "hopeless inertia" from Chapter 3. Sobbing I don't know why it's such a good choice to put there, but its so NICE.
Highly, highly recommend!!!
Conrad StokesRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Disclaimer: I am writing this review as part of a review/comment swap with the author. I have read just over 10k words.
I was going to give this story a 4.5, but then it occurred to me that I really have nothing bad to say about this story. So I think a 5 is warranted.
I did not think I was going to like this story as much as I would, I mean come on, "motorcycle isekai". Yet the author impressed me with a well written sibling relationship and intertwined motorcycle racing with another world quite well.
As far as style goes, I would compare it to the grammar: smooth. I never felt like the dialogue or action scenes were janky nor did I feel like the author was trying to spoon feed me their world building, instead relying on us to intuitively figure it out.
Elaborating a bit more on the brother/sister characters, I found that they did not seem to fall for any of those so often seen tropes like "annoying younger brother" or "overprotective sister". Those elements are there, but they seem natural to the characters rather than being forced. I'm genuinely interested to see how their excursion to the other world will flow and how characters there will interact with them.
Overall: Good story. Recommend.
M.H. KadifichiRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Style – The prose flows well, the pacing is on point and there is the suspense that is built by the writing is great. The sequences are explained well, and the author deploys ‘show not tell’. The Dialogue was also really great with the voice being distinctive between the MC and the other cast.
Story – This was so cool! Its so different from anything I’ve read. This is exactly what RR is here for. It’s a sport anime story, magic motorcycles. I’m really interested to see what will happen with the story! I wonder if it will be kind of like Fast and the Furious and be less about racing and more about action. And if I’m being honest I don’t mind, the story is just too fantastical.
Grammar - I couldn’t spot any errors in the series, it was well edited with great attention to detail.
Character – Lotus is a great MC, they have agency and aren’t simply dragged around by the choices others have made. They are strong and fierce and you couldn’t help but root for them. I found them relatable and I can already start seeing the progression in the MC. I would like to see slightly more depth in the supporting characters but I imagine this will be done later in the series.
R. L. EhrickRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This is quite possibly my favorite story that I've read on Royal Road so far. Admittedly I haven't read too many just yet, but the combination of the unique racing theme, strong characters, a vivid writing style, and supercompetent grammar really wowed me on Fenghuolun. The story played out like an anime in my head.
STYLE: The writing style is perfectly suited to the story being told. Character voices are consistent and vivid. Overall the story is just fun to read, and I breezed through the first 10 chapters in one sitting. There were no speed bumps to slow me down.
GRAMMAR: No complaints here, and I am the queen when it comes to grammar complaints. I'm a very picky reader, and grammatical errors take me out of the story faster than a Flametip Spear can take you out of a race (I'm sorry, I can't help it).
STORY: I debated taking away half a star for a couple places where I had trouble suspending my disbelief--when they discuss the fact that they've been "isekai'd," for example--but I decided against it. The story as a whole is just too strong. It hits its stride once the isekai occurs and doesn't slow down, to go overboard with racing metaphors.
CHARACTER: This is the one place where there may be a teeny tiny bit of weakness. I don't know the characters as well as I want to. But I *want* to get to know them. Lotus, being the protagonist, comes across the most clearly. Iver and Echo still need some development before I can pass judgment on them as characters. But this author has earned my trust with the quality of their writing, so I have faith that I *will* get to know both of them in time, as well as the other racers and auxilliary characters who will doubtless show up as the story continues.
And believe me, I'll be following to find out what happens next.