Markets and Multiverses (A Serial Transmigration LitRPG)

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When Isabelle and her new friends are dumped into the world of transmigrators, at first it seems like a blessing. Their new status grants them the ability to visit the myriad worlds of the multiverse, grow stronger, and live practically forever, as long as they don’t make a mistake and permanently die. Every world has its own unique aspects, different magic systems to learn and use, and a myriad of interesting things to explore and discover. Each lifetime is unique, and no two worlds are the same. However, between each life Isabelle and her friends must return to the Market. The place between lives, where transmigrators used to trade Items and Abilities and grow their power. Now, it is ruined. A desiccated shell of the most powerful civilization to exist in the multiverse, with its inhabitants slaughtered by unknown forces. If Isabelle and her friends wish to avoid the same fate, they must grow fast enough to avoid permanent death. Note: this chapter is only posted on Royalroad, Scribblehub, and Patreon. If it is anywhere else, it has been posted there without my permission. What to expect: This is a somewhat slower-paced serial-transmigration story, centered around the adventures of the main character and her friends through various worlds in the multiverse. I want each world to feel like a complete story, so expect the story to take a little longer in each world than some other stories in the serial transmigration genre. Uploads 3 chapters a week. Join my discord! https://discord.gg/5f5EAtSzy7

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Status: Ongoing
Year: 2022
Author: acaswell

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Rating: 4.6/ 5.0
Followers: 3,767
Views: 4,896,214

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What readers say about Markets and Multiverses (A Serial Transmigration LitRPG)

“There are generally two types of reincarnation stories. The first is where someone dies, reincarnates and we follow the story of the new life with some throwbacks to the older one. The other type is where people keep reincarnating. The problem with the form…”
NostrasRoyal Road5.0 / 5
“I admit my bias, I've always loved multiverse stories with soul stats that carry over. Continual itterations of growing up and learning the new rules by which the new world works, this story nicely works nice day to day stories of learning, growing, and fr…”
Jack o' the Wistful FlameRoyal Road5.0 / 5

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Community Reviews(10)

NostrasRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
There are generally two types of reincarnation stories. The first is where someone dies, reincarnates and we follow the story of the new life with some throwbacks to the older one. The other type is where people keep reincarnating.
The problem with the former is that plot armor is typically a big thing, nothing can (often) truly go wrong without the novel itself taking a massive hit.
The problem with the latter is that typically these novels are written especially so because they keep going from high-point to high-point, like an adrenaline rush.
This novels finds the perfect balance between not having plot armor (a life can be over just like that) and having lots and lots of meat around the high-points making every life a joy to read. I especially like the fact that the "gang" keeps together and achieves, or tries at least, greatness.
That said there are also some thing that I feel like I should point out I didn't really like as much. Spoilers of course.
- The market itself feels a bit underdeveloped and I really start to dislike the parts that are not the active reincarnation. Hopefully the author can clue us in a bit more because this is, imo, going too slow.
- Anise immediately joining the group just like that felt like a shoe-in. Since the first hints were dropped I was already convinced that the author was not going to let it be like that and, well, we know what happened. Plot armor.
Keep going acaswell, I'm eagerly awaiting the other chapters and novels.
Jack o' the Wistful FlameRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I admit my bias, I've always loved multiverse stories with soul stats that carry over. Continual itterations of growing up and learning the new rules by which the new world works, this story nicely works nice day to day stories of learning, growing, and friendship into that.
I'd argue that wanton abuse of advertisements and price gauging runs counter to the essence of capitalism and being more akin to cronie capitalism wherein which you can buy more influence or advantages for your company and further diverge from a free market, but that would be a political tangent unrelated to the text at hand.
InterceptorRejuvenationRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This is the first original fiction novel I've finished in years, and It's definitely one of the top 5 pieces of literature I've ever read. It's reignited my desire to read original fiction.
Since reviews need to be at least 50 words long, I'll say that I definitely plan on subscribing to your Patreon to get chapters early.
JeminiRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This is a very compelling series. I have seen a few people rating it down for how it's not rushing through each world. I think these people are just wanting to make this story fit a mold they are used to with serial reincarnation stories and don't understand how brilliant this series really is.
I will admit, the story early on really does repeat points a bit too often. There probably are a few sections that could be cut down a little. However, the amount of time spent on each world is perfect. If this were to be turned into a book series, the amount of time on each world is exactly the right length to be exactly 1 book. That's right where it needs to be.
It is by spending that exact amount of time on each world that the true genius of this series is allowed to shine through and it's able to leverage the one element of a serial reincarnation story that I do not think any other story of the genre has properly capitalized on to my knowledge. Each world our cast is born into has a very unique and compelling magic system and world building, and it's own complex environmental and political issues. The mysteries of the world are also deeply compelling, and honestly I feel like I want to spend more time on each world than we actually get.
The secret here is that this kind of highly unique magic systems and world building just cannot be done in the typical longer form isekai reincarnation stories. The world building for those settings needs to be created with a longer story in mind. It needs to be built for longevity. The elements that allow the world to have all those plot hooks and longevity are such that it starts making all these worlds look somewhat the same as each other. This story, because it's only going to spend around 50 or so chapters in each world, does not have that problem.
It is an amazing and compelling story. But, one of the other things that manages to make it highly compelling is just wondering how our cast is going to survive past their 5th life.
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AdiAdiAdiAdiRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I went in tentatively, I was expecting some kind of fast paced story with ruthless people and I'm glad to say that isn't the case. The characters do kill things and at times even people, but it never felt arbitrary. Despite the topic of the story I'd say it's fairly relaxed and character driven. If you are looking for something to read this probably won't disappoint.
BlenheimRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This has the potential to be a great story, with MCs diving through the multiverse and affecting change, hopefully for the better. In order to do that the MCs will need to grow up and value the lives that are given.As always in these stories, there is a tension between the older minds and the growing bodies. The writer seems to have decided not to detail issues regarding puberty and socialization which limits the depth of the story.Update: The author has addressed these issues in the last few chapters. It is still really strange to see superpowered 4 year olds going on a mission on gang infested streets.
AkikoFoxtailRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This story hits all my buttons just right. There is a huge benefit to having clear short term goals and expectations in a web serial. This author has essentially already written 3 complete Fantasy/Sci-fi stories with clear endings. The fact that the characters have grown between worlds with a greater long term goal is just a bonus for me. The whole story gets high praise from me for making each world memorable and fun self-contained narratives. The overall plot has yet to really develop but does a great job of pushing the characters forward instead of stagnating. It works so well!
The characters have relatively simple designs, but don't let that trick you into thinking they don't have great moments. The execution of character beats creates amazing interactions that make up for the simple designs. Their clever use of magic also makes them very fun to read.
I can't help but feel excited every time I see another chapter! I feel like this story is a great an unique way to explore multiple worlds across a varied and exciting multiverse.
I only say this because it can be a little jarring but the number of autocorrect style typos is a bit frustrating. Doesn't matter too much in the grand scheme of things but can make some sentences confusing.
Daydreaming scribeRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
A really fun read. It's basically the embodiment of what a really good litrpg should be. The system is great and well designed. The characters are brilliantly written. The world, the magic system, the creatures and the story all get top marks. Really just a fantastic, fun story to read.
Ian pinchRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I've loved this story so far. Just found this after listening to the audiobook of the authors other series. I much prefer this series (not that I didn't enjoy the other story but it feels like there is something missing with that one? Not sure). I would like to read this story endlessly hope the author doesn't ever come to a conclusion for it and just keeps it going. Towards the end of their lives they can have their consciousness uploaded then continue to write this story. I suppose I would have to do the same to continue reading but it would be worth it assuming the consciousness uploading thing was handled correctly (I feel like you would have to remain conscious during the process then connect your brain to the computer( or device whatever) and be thinking with both meat and tech brains then end the flesh brain. Otherwise it would just feel like a copy of the original. I have a cute labradooldle named red She will be 9 soon. Also f.u 200 minimum word count I review how I please and can ramble about nonsense endlessly. Comes built in with a lot of autistic brains I feel.
Orangeskull8558Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Genuinely one of my favorite novels. I look forward to every new chapter~! :D I love the world building and the unique magic systems, as well as the litrpg elements~! I think the characters are really well developed, and I enjoy the variety. But I think my favorite thing overall, is the worlds themselves. I love how each really feels like it's own reality, not just an earth with magic, but a world with it's own rules that may be similar, but certainly isn't earth. All in all, it's an amazing novel, and I can't wait for more~!