Heirs to Silence [A Dark Isekai Apocalypse][From Earth to Omicron: A Divine Odyssey of Destiny, Loss, and Redemption]

Information

Status

Hiatus

Year

2022

Author

Icanica

• 18. Simple World Part 1
  Sep 5, 2022
• 17. Adaptation Part 3
  Sep 5, 2022
• 16. Adaptation Part 2
  Sep 4, 2022
• 15. Adaptation Part 1
  Sep 4, 2022
• 14. Awakening Part 3
  Sep 3, 2022
• 13. Awakening Part 2
  Sep 3, 2022
• 12. Awakening Part 1
  Sep 2, 2022
• 11. Destiny Part 3
  Sep 1, 2022
• 10. Destiny Part 2
  Aug 31, 2022
• 9. Destiny Part 1
  Aug 31, 2022
• 8. They Heard Part 2
  Aug 31, 2022
• 7. They Heard Part 1
  Aug 29, 2022
• 6. Future Part 3
  Aug 31, 2022
• 5. Future Part 2
  Aug 31, 2022
• 4. Future Part 1
  Aug 25, 2022
• 3. Origin Part 3
  Aug 31, 2022
• 2. Origin Part 2
  Aug 31, 2022
• 1. Origin Part 1
  Aug 22, 2022
• Prologue Part 2
  Aug 31, 2022
• Prologue Part 1
  Aug 19, 2022

Reviews

Community Reviews(8)

• keeganashleyliveRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  Okay, so I have to start with talking about the beginning. We get this interesting overview of a prologue from an overarching, non-human character. It's epic feeling and vast... I enjoyed that part; however, I was very relieved when the humans come into play shortly after. First, because I was excited to learn about where this story was going and, second, because the author did an awesome job of getting me invested quickly in the characters.
  The writing (after the initial prologue) has this playful vibe about it which is so unique and refreshing that it just made me want to read more and more. I want to emphasize to the author what a unique style this is. It really pulled me into the story and gave me an Anime tv show feel, something I really enjoyed. Immediately, I cared about these characters. I cared about all of their connections and who was important to them. I was immersed.
  That's when all the crazy stuff starts to happen. Don't think that it's all going to be rainbows-and-unicorns because of the first several chapters. Things get strange and twisted and intriguing. The author really pulled all of this off seamlessly.
  If you're here reading this review, I highly recommend that you check the book out. I loved it.
• NPC who wants to liveRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  Where do I start?
  Grammar Score: The author does a good job here. You barely spot any jarring errors that could break immersion. The author is also willing to correct the rare errors spotted in the comments.
  Style Score: I like the author's style, but they do tend to tell rather than show. Sentences are usually short and straightforward, while descriptions are worded interestingly enough to catch the attention of the readers. It does feel as if we are getting some info dumps in the earlier chapters, but it was kinda necessary to establish the story.
  Character Score: I haven't read a whole lot yet, but right now, I'm quite intrigued to see how well our main protagonists develop. Without going into details, the earlier chapters tried to establish our main protagonists, Ajax and Shaula, who are both likable and interesting characters. It's hard to write this part without revealing spoilers, but the novel's protagonists are interesting enough to keep you reading.
  Story Score: I saved this for last because I only stopped at the point where our protagonists transmigrated to their new world (Yes, the author wasn't kidding when they said it's a slow burn). So far, I liked what I have seen. I will update when I read more chapters.
• MizarCaphRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  This one was, interesting to say the least.
  In my view, the prologue was intriguing, offering a fascinating glimpse into a more omniscient perspective which I don't see often. I found the cosmic elements captivating, but the story truly came alive when it delved into the personal experiences and emotions of the characters.
  This pattern persisted throughout the subsequent chapters. Although it falls within the isekai genre, the story shines brightest when exploring the inner lives of its characters, who are well-developed and realistic. I quickly found myself rooting for the main protagonists, which made their abrupt transition to another world all the more horrifying and intriguing.
  I believe that the story offers a fresh take on the isekai concept. It takes the time to introduce and develop these kids, allowing readers to learn about their hopes, dreams, and lives. This makes the moment of their world being snatched away and replaced all the more impactful.
  On a side note, I love the use of eldritch and cosmic beings. I do feel that it adds an otherworldly and incomprehensible dimension to the narrative, and the plot unfolds on a grand scale, spanning galactic timeframes.
  In terms of style, I must admit it is rather weak at first in my personal view. Some of the earlier chapters especially felt rather short for my tastes. However, as the story progresses and the characters become more engaging, the prose shines when conveying their emotions and thoughts. The use of an omniscient viewpoint, is not one I usually prefre, but here: it is executed rather well, especially when including excerpts of exposition to provide readers with a deeper understanding of certain scenes that mystify the characters.
  From a grammar standpoint, I noticed only a few minor issues, such as spelling or grammar errors, none of which significantly detracted from my enjoyment of the story.
  In conclusion, this story to me is a rather well done slow burn. While the initial chapters may be a bit r
• Steve NRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  Having read up to chapter 16 without looking at the synopsis (I usually don't read them, as they generally spoil the story), I found myself quite surprised to see the path the story took.
  It was weird, not quite in a bad way, just different from the usual isekai process that happens instantly through Truck-kun or Train-kun. Being cradled into my isekai habits, I was pleasantly surprised by how it was done in this novel.
  Story: The story starts off with quite a bang, as someone who writes with the habit of having some cosmic entrance, I was hooked from the prologue. Though later, I was slightly taken aback by the few laid-back and somewhat anticlimactic chapters. However, I quickly got over that as the "isekai" part of the story kicked in, and it was something else. I won't comment further, so go read it for yourself.
  Grammar: I really have nothing to say about the grammar. It was flawless to me.
  Characters: There are two of them. Great characters so far.
  A young boy and a young girl sent to a remote place on their own. You might wonder what could possibly go wrong? Well, the warning tags speak for themselves. I'm just really curious about the third one.
  If I were to nitpick about something regarding the characters, it would be that they seemed to swear quite easily, which, I suppose, wouldn't be quite fitting for youngsters their age. However, I somehow feel like it didn't really suit their personality. But well, that's just me being picky.
  Style: Finally, we come to the part I struggled with the most in the story. Written in an omnipresent first tense, the story tends to feel less Royal Road-y, if you know what I mean. Instead, it sometimes feels like an anime episode (I got some Kaguya-sama vibes from the narrator). In the earlier chapters, I even felt like "it" was spoiling the story for me. Additionally, I feel like the story has a tendency to be info-dumpy, more than it should be. But other than that, it's fine.
  Anyway, to wrap this up, what I've read so far is
• wingmanRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  A great read with a lot of ark aspect you don't see outside Warhammer40k but to think of it I can see the similarities between the two with terra/earth and the devastation it occurs.
  Style: the 3 person perspective is quite a good read with all the grim dark and detail it provide. Secondly the amount of character development and Roth we can see in the author writing style is simply impressive and make it easy to read.
  grammar: never been the best judge of this but I try saying that I haven't seen any mistake that should impact the reading experience that badly. But nobody is perfect so I would recommend you put it through a proof reader whether it a person or Ai.
  story score: the world building in this story currently is set on earth to build up the friendships between the characters and it provide the story with amazing amount of info and world building making it a great read for anyone who into world building.
  character score: the character feel real with the range of emotion a human have and it make us be able to immerse our self easily in the story and enjoy the grim dark nature of the story.
  conclusion: great read if you enjoy the nature of grim dark. 10/10 would read again.
• Youngish OldsterRoyal Road

  ★★★★ 4.0

  Really interesting take on a progression/transmigration story.  The writing style sets it apart:  it's omniscient 3rd person past/present/future back-story & world building mixed with dialog-heavy 2nd person perspective for the MCs.
  The 3rd person bits can be a little heavy on the 'info dump' side in the first several chapters, but this perspective isn't used nearly as much once the MC story takes center stage.  I'm still getting used to the overall style, and finding it 'kinda cool' on balance.  Definitely not a cookie-cutter web novel.
  The MC story features Shaula and Ajax, who start their existences as regular humans on an earth-like planet with a Brit-style school system.  They're finishing secondary school exams to finalize their university admission & apprenticeship assignment as the story begins.
  Of course, unbeknownst to them, they're actually godlings, and their god-father entity thingy known as the divine limit has decided it's time to pull them off of Earth & into their ascension journey.  Kinda sucks for them & their families, but apparently that's of no concern to the divine limit.  Dad's a hard-ass, it seems.  Might be some harsh learning coming up in this ascension thing.  😬
  So why even bother setting the stage on Earth?  My guess is the author is using this to develop Shaula & Ajax's characters & friendship for us.  And they're pretty cool.  Smart, sarcastic, open & aware of each other's strengths, weaknesses, goals, interests, etc.  Their dialog seems genuine & well done & is the strongest part of the story so far.  Really enjoying how they keep their smart-ass young adult wits about them as they start to puzzle out what the hell happened to them and problem solve the new world they find themselves thrown into.
  This is a rewrite of an earlier version of the story.  I'm not planning to read that version to avoid spoilers.  If it seems familiar, you probably read the previous version.
  Great characters, interesting plot so far, unique non-cookie-cutter
• rachasuddRoyal Road

  ★★★★ 4.0

  Overview: When I started reading this, I didn't know what to expect. The prologue was interesting, an incredibly zoomed-out omniscient reminiscence of a god. I love the cosmic angle, but it truly shone whenever the personal feelings, and the interiority, were injected. This pattern held true for the coming chapters. This is an isekai story told from an omniscient, god's eye view pov,  but it shines most when showing the inner lives of the characters. They are realized and realistic and I quickly started rooting for the central protagonists. Which makes it all the more horrific when the isekai-ing occurs.
  Story: What I've read so far is a typical isekai/portal fantasy story but with a fresh take. Two kids get whisked away to another world to fulfill their destiny. But we get to meet these kids. We learn about their hopes, their dreams, and their lives. This makes it gutwrenching, as well as exciting when they are robbed of their world and dumped on another. The transportation process is also one of the more unique (and gruesome) that I've read.
  Bonus: There are eldritch/cosmic beings that actually feel inhuman and incomprehensible. There is a plot that feels like it has a galactic timescale.
  Style: For me, this was the weakest part of the story. The prose is simple, and without any distracting flourish, but it can also feel a little flat. This was mainly a problem in the prologue and opening chapters before I started to care enough about the characters. Again, the prose shines most when showing the emotions of the characters. Their inner thoughts are powerful and the dialogue is realistic. The omniscient viewpoint works in the author's favor in that everyone can have their thoughts displayed without having to shift the scene around. Omniscient is not easy, and the author uses it like it is second nature. Especially when little excerpts of exposition are included that let the readers understand a scene that mystifies the characters.
  Grammar: I noticed very few issues,
• David GilesRoyal Road

  ★★★★ 3.5

  I'll be blunt, the chapters up to about Chapter 6 are an absolute slog for reasons I'll get into in the individual scoring, but if you can get past that it's a very enjoyable isekia with a fairly tightly written story and a well-described world
  Grammar
  No problems to speak of with the grammar, the author has a pretty good vocabulary and uses it well.
  Style
  The early chapters fall heavily into 'tell don't show' where the author is striving desperately to establish their setting as fast as possible and the story suffers for this reason.
  Sections with the deities of the setting are stilted and read unnaturally however once the two main characters take focus Heirs to Silence is quite a delightful read with a omniscient POV and good descriptions and characterisation with the writer knowing when to let things linger and when to charge onwards.
  Story
  It's a fairly standard isekai with the only real deviation being the protagonists didn't have to die to get there. If you like the isekai genre you will probably like this, if you don't you won't.
  Character
  Ajax and Shaula are fun and fairly witty, the background characters come across as actual people rather than set dressing. The only weak points in terms of character are those sections related to the setting's overdeity The Divine Limit which are stilted and so matter-of-fact that they're dry.