Library System Reset: Overdue [Book FIVE Stubbed]

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Book 1,2,3, & 4 are now available onAmazon.

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The Library once stood proud as a beacon of magic and power.

For 500 years, it has been broken.

In ages past, Librarians trained their assistants, passed the stewardship on as one retired to the next. A perfect cycle, just like the purification of the mana it recycled through the known universe. Everything within the balance of knowledge and power.Then 500 years ago, the system broke. No potential Librarians could be found.In a last desperate attempt to locate a Librarian, the Library of Everywhere reached out, past the magical worlds it served, to one where magic didn't usually exist. From there, it plucked the sole compatible magical signature it could find and brought her back to the library.Quinn had just been having a quick existential crisis in her college library. Now as the new Librarian, all she has to do is battle some engorged bookworms, sort through and repair all the damaged books, find and unlock all internal mana pathways, figure out why and how all other potential librarians vanished, and reboot the mana filtration system before all of the magic in the universe runs wild.And once that’s done? There are 18,042 overdue magical books on the loose.And people told her Library Science would be a boring career.

What to expect:

- The system is broken. Rebuilding it is a major focus.- A weak to strongerslow burn. The MC will have a lot to learn.- Stats exist but only surface as the system (including its manifestation) rebuilds- There are a lot of books in this transdimensional Library. Some get harmed. (Sorry)- The magic system is vast and can even confuse the Library itself (Not sorry).- This is a very lightly edited draft - so it's pretty rough- Chapters post (2+ times weekly)

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Information

Status: Ongoing
Year: 2023
Author: arithion

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Community Reviews(10)

Striker713Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This is really one of the best series I’ve ever read. Magical libraries are one of my favorite tropes, and this is everything I’ve ever wanted out of a magical library.
Quinn, the main character, is dropped into a magical universe as the librarian of a vast living library full of dangers, long-lost secrets, and challenges around every corner.
I loved it from the first chapter, but it only gets better as Quinn learns new magics, opens the library to the denizens of the magical universe, and makes new allies and enemies.
Can’t recommend this series enough!
ZadiesRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Great book glad I was introduced to it during JordanCon. I am enjoying the library setting and I really like the vibe of the book. I think it has a number of different interesting ideas going on and like the style of the writing. I also like the choice of animals.
Henrik SaetreRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
OVERALL SCORE: 5/5 Stars
This story swept me away to a place (read: Library) brimming...no...devoid of magic, but thats a plot point, and a good thing from the story perspective, even if it is not for the universe. But, the MC and her sidekick Lynx is intriguing and fun to say the least, and the scope of this idea is massive!
In the first five chapters it sets up A LOT of promises, and I perceive that this story has the ability to deliver on it.
STYLE SCORE: 5/5
The writing is simply sublime, bringing the scenes to life. The majority of sentences flows lyrically, immersing me in scenes that felt real.
STORY SCORE: 5/5
The premise hints at an expansive tale filled with creative worldbuilding and plenty of adventure. Makes me fondly think of the unseen university and its library, although this is a completely different tone. But it has something similar to that Terry created. A library with a soul. I'm hooked and can't wait to discover more!
CHARACTER SCORE: 5/5
Quinn feels real. A little slow on the acceptance of being Isekai'ed, but that is always a challenging part. Its done better here than I am able to for sure. The interaction with Lynx has been great so far and I am confident it will continue to get better.
Overall, this is fantastic storytelling. Rich prose, an immersive world, and characters that drew me in. Highly recommended.
Now I'm on to read about the slaying of the bookworms!
Uncharted BloodlinesRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Back in my college days, Library Science wasn’t an option, but I really wish it was! Who wouldn't want to get lost in the magic of libraries? For me reading Library System Reset: Overdue feels like uncovering a hidden treasure. The allure of a magical library, ley lines spanning the universe and beyond, and the wonderful Quinn really drew me in. I’m happy to say I loved reading this story as much as I thought I would. And I know I will continue to do so.
Style: The storytelling in this one is like a comforting embrace. The author effortlessly blends the magical with the ordinary, creating a world where bookworm battles and repairs become a normal part of Quinn’s new life.
Grammar: Overall, the writing is smooth and polished with minor typos that are barely noticeable. The author's attention to detail elevates the prose, make it such enjoyable read.
Story: Rebuilding a broken magical system might sound like a daunting task, but the author effortlessly infuses it with relatable moments. Powerful ley lines, a determined Quinn, and a library in need of fixing—what's not to love? I feel it is worth mentioning again how well this story balances the extraordinary with the everyday. The pacing worked its magic too, allowing me to really feel like I was getting to know Quinn as well as I would a good friend. As the story unfolds the dynamics of her new relationship with Lynx (or Links:) didn’t feel rushed, making it more engaging with a lovely mix of humor and heartfelt moments.
Character: Quinn is the kind of character I can't help but adore. A tough start, a likable demeanor, and a determination that refuses to quit—she's the beating heart of the narrative. And the supporting cast? A shape-shifting avatar, a sassy bench—each character adds layers of charm and surprise. I love Lynx and Dottie.
Reading Library System Reset: Overdue brought me on a journey into a world where magic meets the everyday struggles we all face. The system is well laid out and thoughtfully placed wi
Luccio3Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Love it. I like the concept, new twist on the genre plus libraries are just awesome! Please keep it mostly slice of life with just a tad bit of dealing with a big bad. So many stories devolve into constant crisis mode and become really annoying. Keep up the good work.
SaibinuRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I have read 16 chapters so far and I like it. Your style is something that I personally like very much. And this is the third person singular story writing. The other is the introduction of the characters. It doesn't happen all at once and immediately, as if you were just making a list, but you weave it into the story, bit by bit. I said... I like it. Thanks!
secretlibraryRoyal Road
★★★★ 3.5
My biggest reason for the rating was that I find Lynx and Quinn annoying.
For being 300+ years old, Lynx doesn't act like it. He also doesn't show any consideration for Quinn's situation, constantly rushing her from one thing to the next without giving her the full context or information.
It's ridiculous that despite being a manifestation of a literal, all-knowing library, he doesn't feel the need to spare the time to give Quinn a proper run-down/lesson on what exactly is expected of her. Instead, he is happy to watch her fumble and bumble her way through problems as they appear. Considering his literal existence and the existence of all magic everywhere depends on her doing her job well, this behaviour is baffling and out-of-character, to say the least.
On the one hand, he repeatedly impresses on Quinn the importance of her duties, on the other, he gives her the absolute bare minimum of information necessary to do her job in between moments of empty, silly banter. (I think there's more important conversations they could be having instead of what a dad-joke is, but maybe that's just me.) I know this is a common story device meant to keep the reader guessing, but it is quite frustrating to read. Exhibiting this sort of behaviour in Lynx and Quinn's situation is, quite frankly, silly and unrealistic.
Quinn is childish, sensitive, and overly-trusting. Like, you get transported to another world and confronted with a magical talking cat, and you just... blindly accept everything he tells you about what's going on? Without a shadow of doubt? She doesn't even comment on the description of the Library as the 'World Tree'. I'm not seeing any critical thinking skills on her part, is what I'm saying. Considering she's been dragged to another world, I was hoping she would be a little more wary and a lot more observant.
DittersRoyal Road
★★★ 3.0
But its like the main characters have attention deficit disorder and the inability to retain short-term memories. Considering one of them is supposed to be a repository of knowledge, and the other supposedly got accepted into a university, it's pretty jarring. LIterally 11 chapters of them having the same conversation in a row is getting a little old.
I_Eat_GoldfishRoyal Road
★★★ 2.5
I liked the premise but not so much everything else. The novel includes a slice of life tag but I think it shouldn’t. Not with the story idea presented. I haven’t gotten very far but already I can tell I won’t be within the target audience. I dislike the main actors character. Her short development isn’t appealing to me either. There quickly becomes a thick tone of comedy I didn’t expect to encounter in a story like this. It’s so convenient that the main actor doesn’t have a family and can quickly not care about any other past connections with no remorse for returning. Maybe it’s there but I haven’t seen it within the chapters I’ve read. it’s also not realistic since usually people do have families and friends they care about and there would be a more severe tone thereabout. There’s also cliches littered about which turned me off. I’m sure the novel could lead the great idea the author envisioned it to be, but I don’t think I’ll journey there while accepting these shortcomings.
AnmccartyRoyal Road
★ 1.0
This is such an interesting premise, the world building is amazing, but the main character is just such a bully. She's rude, and is so dumb and forgetful I'm honestly wondering if her being brain damaged is going to be a later plot point.
I'm so engrossed in the story, but it's hard to suffer through Quinn's attitude. There's a chapter where almost every line of dialog is that she "snapped" at someone and they "winked back". Half the actions in this story is snapping and winking.
I feel bad for the other characters. It's made clear that they're totally dependent on the Library to maintain their magic and probably their lives. So when Quinn "snaps" at them when she hasn't bothered to learn stuff on her own, it's depressing. There's no other librarians so they have to suffer her sour attitude. They have no choice but to accommodate her mood swings or demands for things she already knows to be explained 4x. They're practically her hostages.