Lost In The Multiverse

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Description

Asher Gentry is your normal 24-year-old, stuck in a dead-end job and desperately looking for a way out. Until one day when Asher wakes up naked and surrounded by a forest and a massive lake, with a message before him "Welcome to the Multiverse".

[participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge]

What to Expect:

The story is to follow Asher as he travels around gaining strength and while looking for either a way home or a way to live within the world he has woken up to. I am trying to post three chapters a week for this story, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. If you enjoy this piece, please leave a review and a comment about what you enjoyed. I hope you fall in love with "Lost in the Multiverse", I can't wait to see how the story progresses.

Information

Status: Hiatus
Year: 2024
Author: Somepersonofearth

Royal Road Stats

Rating: 4.3/ 5.0
Followers: 277
Views: 40,039

Chapters(19 total)

What readers say about Lost In The Multiverse

“This is what I would call a very normal LitRPG, I'm not saying it's bad just that it has a little bit of everything that the but stories have. I'm sure with more time though that it will become more unique. Until then it's still a good read and the author s…”
AccustomedBeingRoyal Road5.0 / 5
“Overall, from the first three chapters the story isn't bad and it's fairly interesting, I look forward to how it progresses. I recommend you start looking up synonyms because you use a lot of the same terms and phrases. The style is this story is similar to…”
Eldridge horrorRoyal Road5.0 / 5

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Community Reviews(4)

AccustomedBeingRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This is what I would call a very normal LitRPG, I'm not saying it's bad just that it has a little bit of everything that the but stories have. I'm sure with more time though that it will become more unique. Until then it's still a good read and the author seems to be updating it fairly often, as long as they doesn't give up on it they will be fine.
Eldridge horrorRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Overall, from the first three chapters the story isn't bad and it's fairly interesting, I look forward to how it progresses. I recommend you start looking up synonyms because you use a lot of the same terms and phrases.
The style is this story is similar to others that I have read, but that is to be expected from a system book, the idea of a system isn't unique. But as long as the story is interesting, and you keep things fresh it will be good.
As for the main character, he's fine and is interesting but I pray that you add some other characters sooner rather than later, if the whole story is just him it's going to get very boring.
GD_CruzRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
A wayward quest across the multiverse...what could go wrong? Turns out, a lot, but it'll be a fun ride regardless...although you may start your adventure naked. ;P
Lost in the Multiverse isn't really breaking any new territory, but isn't that why we're all here? It's the genre-favorite LitRPG with all the elements that make LitRPG so famous on this website. It's a pretty good read! But don't take my word for it yet. Let's get down to some specifics.
STORY: Nothing wrong here. As I said, though the setting's pretty interesting—the multiverse always is—the standard LitRPG fare and monsters are ever-present in the jaunt across a land far from the shores of Earth! Our 20-something MC gets roped into a brand new life away from his old mundane one, and every moment since is pretty awesome, making me wonder why he's so angsty about it. More on the MC later.
Cores are also pretty interesting, though we've seen a few familiar concepts before. I'm looking forward to finding out which core Asher will choose; as of chapter 10, there are 3. But I'm thinking he'll pick the core that's got a lot of potential that no one else wants, but has connections to blacksmithing, so obviously the right choice. Oops, very minimal spoilers there.
STYLE: Our favorite 3rd person, past-tense perspective looms its adorable head here, and we wouldn't want it any other way. No offense to 1st person perspective folks. If I had one gripe, it's that the chapters are too short. I want a bit of brevity in my web novel chapters.
GRAMMAR: I have one rule. If the story's grammar doesn't ruin my immersion, I can let a misplaced comma or weird word placement go. So, 5 stars for this one.
CHARACTER: Here's where I think the story's weakest. Don't get me wrong, Asher's an interesting MC, but I just don't buy his 'anger' over most things he encounters at the beginning. You get the impression that he wants to go home, but it's mentioned in the very first paragraph of the first chapter that he doesn't have much of
Lucian T. EinarRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Overall: "Lost In The Multiverse" is a captivating blend of fantasy, action, and adventure that keeps readers engaged from the very beginning. The story follows Asher Gentry, a 24-year-old stuck in a dead-end job, who wakes up in a mysterious multiverse with a daunting quest ahead of him. The first three chapters set the stage for an intriguing plot filled with challenges and unexpected twists.
Style: The author's writing style shows promise, with a good balance of action and introspection, with just 4 chapters published it's still too early to judge how successful the story is going to be, but it's promising. While the character development is solid, there are areas for improvement, such as longer (or more) chapters and the introduction of more characters to enhance the narrative. The gradual development of the author's style is evident, and with more chapters, it is likely to evolve into a more engaging and immersive storytelling experience.
Story: The premise of "Lost In The Multiverse" is unique and offers a fresh take on the isekai genre. The progression of Asher's journey through the multiverse, facing challenges and leveling up, adds depth to the story. The introduction of quests and rewards adds an element of gamification that enhances the reader's engagement. However, there is room for further exploration of the multiverse and the mysteries it holds to enrich the overall storytelling experience.
Grammar: The grammar in "Lost In The Multiverse" is generally good, with a few areas that could benefit from smoother transitions and editing. As the story progresses, the author's writing is expected to become more polished, contributing to a more seamless reading experience.
Character: Asher Gentry is a relatable protagonist, grappling with his new reality and the challenges he faces in the multiverse. The development of Asher's character and his interactions with the system showcase the potential for growth and complexity. Introducing more characters to the story