Mana Anxiety

Information

Status

Hiatus

Year

2021

Author

Tatletot

• 18 Wasted Resources
  Jun 4, 2021
• 17 Beady Eyes
  Jun 2, 2021
• 16 (Body)Guards
  May 31, 2021
• 15 It’s Like Triage
  May 28, 2021
• 14 Correlation, Causation, and Psychology GEs
  May 26, 2021
• 13 Purple Blood
  May 24, 2021
• 12 Classes, Skills, and Race
  May 21, 2021
• 11 Scrambled Eggs
  May 19, 2021
• 10 People, They’re Troublesome
  May 17, 2021
• 9 Top Predator
  May 15, 2021
• 8 Mark of the Censured and Censored
  May 14, 2021
• 7 Paperwork: Saving Lives!
  May 12, 2021
• 6 System, Pact, and an Alien
  May 11, 2021
• 5 Tutorial Area
  May 10, 2021
• 4 A Brave New World
  May 7, 2021
• 3 Schizophrenia and Stats
  May 5, 2021
• 2 System Integration
  May 3, 2021
• 1 Dreams
  Apr 30, 2021

Reviews

Community Reviews(10)

• Endless PavingRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  I've read this in a single setting up to the latest chaoter 12.
  A litRPG System apocalypse story with a twist. Unlike most others of it's kind the protagonist of Mana Anxiety isn't the loner wolf solo player type. In fact the story so far has driven her towards other people and the need to depend on others within a survival context, though who knows later on.
  Playin up James' social anxiety is the big unique thing this story has going for it and its done in a compelling way. You have your normal litRPG apocalypse where you get isekai'd at random with the local surroundings into some LitRPG survival "tutorial" world with the usual lack of actual significant aid for the newbie earthlings and the disdain from aliens already part of the System.
  The plot is slow going so far with virtually no progress in terms of the usual leveling and grinding you might expect, which has allowed a slightly better focus in the actual story going in rather than the worldbuilding so far.
  As for what kind of protagonist we get this time in keeping with her personality she seems like the aboidant type so we probably won't be betting a big brawler or any kind of crafter or builder who's all productive and diligint like you get in other such stories so far. Might end up being the sneaky tyoe based on what's happened so far but we'll have to see when System Abilities start actually getting developed.
  If I'm honest I mostly started reading this out of bemusement from the main character being James the girl with the interesting psychological twist, but it's been a good find thus far and it seems like more is coming fast with the update schedule as it is now. I'm eager to see where it will go from here!
• ayalatzRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  The writing is incredible and although there is a slower start, the more you read the more intriguing it gets.
  I am genuinely excited to see where the author decides to go with this character. It is not often when a character is actually unique and not just another copy of the smart but never studies, pretty but doesn't realize she's pretty, kind of girl. So many characters seem like copies but this main character has added depth which is apparent from the very beginning.
• KrimetyRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  The story is really fun and I feel rather invested and interested in where things will go with James.
  There are some grammatical errors, but not enough to distract you from the story as a whole. Usually it is just small things like a word missing here or there. They are truely few and far between however.
  It took a few chapters to get through the initial "weird awkwardness" that is James, but eventually things really start moving and leaving me hungry for more! I can't wait to see her really develop her system and thrive as she wants to.  Although first... she will need breakfast... and a shower. 😂 lol
  If you like LitRPG, women leads, apocalypse tropes, and humor, this may very well be the story for you.
  I really hope the author continues on with the story as I'd really like to experience where these developements will take us.
  Overall, it is a really fun story and I recommend it. It doesn't feel as harsh and overdone as many of the similar tropes stories around as the character contributes so much to putting a different spin on things. Just seeing how differently she interprets different interactions and situations is amusing in and of itself and keeps me coming back.
• yggdrasil_dreamerRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  I only leave a short review for now, as even at chapter 26 I feel I don't know enough to make an advanced review. But this story is in my favorite. I especially enjoyed the realism of the main character.
  I suffer from social anxiety, and a few other things. And I recognized so many things in her world view. Low self esteem, avoidance of anxious triggers, brain suddenly sending strange ideas: "he hate you", "you need to flee or you will die from shame",...
  I found this story in the latest updates back at its third chapter. But I waited to read until there was more, fearing that just reading it would trigger an anxiety attack. I don't regret coming back.
  Without spoiling, I just hope that the discoveries of the main character don't change her too quickly.
• new_galRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  I really liked the character development and the writing style. This is an absolutely, with no doubt, a 5 star piece of fiction! Hope you continue writing more chapters as I'm eager to see how the plot develops, though it does seem from the author's notes that there is already a lot planned:)
• Edge ValmondRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  I believe this is the fairest I can make it. Now then, I went in blind as usual. So, I did not see this was LitRpg, which is a good thing, since it allows me to get a better view. Anyway, we will start with my favorite, and that is exposition. This story has quite a bit, actually, it has enough for me to have a sense of the story itself. How that mind set revolves around getting a job the world is going in. For instance, computer science, a job in programming at least.
  This way to raise enough money to do something else, I found this a nice touch. Now, the story also gave good insights into James I think they were. How she is within that mindset as well. Now, if I have to critique on something, it is that. Even five chapters in, I am not quite sure what the conflict is supposed to be. I assume it is revolving around the expectations of life. Which is nice. I also did not feel the LitRpg element of it was intrusive. One of my largest displeasure in this genre, is how a lot takes no time for exposition. They slap the screen with stats, and I am left barely knowing what is going on.
  I commend the author for giving this a solid balance. Now, there is one suggestion I do have. Nothing about the story, so don't worry about that.
  I recommend separating dialogues from the body text. This way it is easier to identify. Other than this issue, I think I am good. Keep up the great work. ^^
• MrHrulginRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  The degree of negative self-talk is too much for me. The story is well written, the grammar is fine, the world seems interesting, but I can't handle listening to the protagonist continually put herself down. I am really glad that there truly is social anxiety, as opposed to it converting entirely to a benefit once the system kicks in.
• jklmRoyal Road

  ★★★★ 4.0

  The jury's still out on whether I like or dislike the main character. Which I suppose means the author has done a decent job of writing a flawed main character. I love that her name is James (and it plays well with her personality).
  Her anxiety is both interesting and annoying. It gives her some hurdles, but it also seems like she uses it as an excuse for a lot of things. I am hoping this means she will have a lot of character development, but it's still a bit early to tell.
  There are a few places that are a tad Mary Sue, but that's not necessarily bad in a protagonist:
  She wishes she could be a doctor, but because of her anxiety she'll just have to "settle" for being a computer scientist AND and vetranarian.
  In the survival tutorial she is in, somehow she's the only one who think to look in the surrounding apartments for first aid kits for medical supplies. That's like zombie apocalypse 101, so I doubt the others (who have been in the tutorial longer than her and have a military background) wouldn't think of it.
  It's not written badly or anything, I just don't think it's really needed. She's already plenty unique/special without these types of things, and I think the story would actually be a bit stronger if she started off more useless and then developed more strengths.
  The tutorial (system integration) is in its early stages, but it has been interesting so far. I think this is a story with good potential.
• YohaoRoyal Road

  ★★★★ 3.5

  I GOT REALLY REALLY ANXIOUS WHILE READING ! I don't even have anxiety like James but this novel is so well written that I could absolutely feel her levels of anxiety !
  It is actually pretty hard to make people feel the level of anxiety(or any other psychological ailment) your character is actually feeling but Tatletot makes it so well that it almost seems easy.
  This story is not for everyone, it took a lot to me to understand her circumstances and her level of anxiety, low self-esteem and (on my point of view) impulsive behavior at times but damn it's worth it !
  There're some stuff that can get better or be more explained but I think that most of it can still be better explained in the future.
  Keep up the good work and good job !
• Mix33Royal Road

  ★★★★ 3.5

  Genuinely a decent take on system apocalypse/litrpg whatever so far, but the thing is, and disclaimer im not sure if this is just a mobile phone issue and just me, but the formating and the font size of this story make it a challenge to read and actually kind of uncomfortable.