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Marcus exiled himself to the Wraithlands with a goal: kill the Warden and set everyone free.

He doesn’t expect to win on his first try. He’ll die horribly—he just won’t stay dead, as his mark lets him respawn again and again.

But the Warden won’t stay dead either—and every time she dies, time resets with her.

What to expect:

- Deckbuilder with light LitRPG elements

- Respawn ability vs. time loop ability

- Comedy, action, and a little bit of mystery

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TrollmoreRoyal Road

★★★★★ 5.0

Marcus Vinecelli, professional hero and part-time lover, is here to save the day and have a bit of fun in the process. How to Kill a Time Looper is a light-hearted, low-stakes adventure story about a himbo with a cheat power (he respawns if killed) trying to save the day; hijinks ensue. Looking forward to where this one goes.
Style: structural elements are all well-handled; the third person narration is engaging, and the author shows a refreshing sense of humor through the chapter. The time loop and the main character's immortality means there aren't any serious stakes, just the enthusiasm of the protagonist about trying to do the impossible. It's a nice light read.
Characters: We're too early in to get a deep look at any of the characters, but the author's done a good job of hinting at depth in the ones we've met already: a cheerful girl hiding secrets about her powers, an awkward teenager who's surprisingly competent at martial arts, and the Warden herself, the lady Marcus is here to kill.
Story: The story's a light-hearted romp. Nothing too complicated, but it doesn't need to be: Marcus attempts something stupid, he succeeds (or not), and then people can't believe he would do that. It's great fun.
Grammar: Grammar is user. It's good grammar. No egregious typos. The author knows what an em dash is. We're all good here, not much else needs be said.

benevolentidiotsRoyal Road

★★★★★ 5.0

It is time to praise this story. I am a prophet, and I say that you will enjoy reading it.
Story:
It’s still early into the story, so it’s hard to judge. The short synopsis explains the basics: a guy ends up in the Wraithlands, respawns here and there, and has a quest to defeat the Warden. The premise is very simple and gives a clear purpose. With my very massive, highly-intelligent brain, I can theorize and say with conviction that it isn’t as simple as what’s given on the surface.
The system is based on “marks,” or simply cards that fill up slots. The story takes place in the Wraithlands, a prison-like area of survival that probably has Wraiths—as of now, it’s unknown if the story will go beyond this place (since the whole goal is escaping). But do not fear, for the Warden is here!—She and the Wraithlands are mysterious and interesting, so the claustrophobic and adventurous travel-lovers should settle down and enjoy their vacation at this story. There is a lot to explore the environment, the characters, and the looping of time... As well as the dynamic between a respawner and a time-looper.
Style:
The style is focused more on dialogue and action, always keeping things going, yet it also intersperses vivid descriptions and some of Marcus’s internal dialogue. The third-person narration is viewed through the lens of Marcus, mimicking his experience—due to this, the descriptions are often humorous: the seriousness of a situation gets contrasted with Marcus’s playful, unserious attitude. The goofy way he views himself and others clearly comes across.
For some “critique,” there are a few minor scenes that are short and focus on one short conversation or event, and then break and transition straight into the beginning of the next one. These avoid filler, get the story moving, and emphasize the longer and more important scenes; but I am a firm believer of adding more weight to even the unimportant scenes so the story’s progression doesn’t feel so bouncy-bouncy from one sm

saithorthepyroRoyal Road

★★★★★ 5.0

An interesting premise that so far has lived up to it. This is an interesting story that looks into the idea of a respawning hero vs a villainess who can reset time when she dies, inside a prison area that reminds me a little of Gothic. So far characters are distinct and memorable, the plot has been interesting, the grammar has been good, and there's nothing I can think of with this story that has served to turn me off of it. I would recommend giving it a try for yourself.

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