My Children From Another World

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Description

With souls and issues from a world very unlike his own, Rakta Velbrun must raise his children right, train their strange abilities, and keep the world from swallowing them whole.

A fantasy tale of a ex-adventurer father taking care of his beloved children in the wake of his wife's death. He must tend with noble politics, new enemies, old allies, and the realization that his children come from a world very unlike his own.

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Information

Status: Ongoing
Year: 2022
Author: _Glasses

Royal Road Stats

Rating: 4.7/ 5.0
Followers: 1,164
Views: 129,524

Chapters(16 total)

What readers say about My Children From Another World

“Now THIS, is a story. A journey of growth and loss, of hope and fatherhood, this is a story I highly recommend. The concept itself is an interesting twist on the isekai genre, examining the role of a guide and also, the role of a father. I find the pacing a…”
MusicManRoyal Road5.0 / 5
“First, confession. For some reason I've been believing that I have to read 40 chapters, but when I finished Dawn 29 I went "What? No more chapters?" and checked the forum thread. So it was 40k words and I went past it lol. Nevertheless, moving on. As the re…”
BladeGripRoyal Road5.0 / 5

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Community Reviews(10)

MusicManRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Now THIS, is a story.
A journey of growth and loss, of hope and fatherhood, this is a story I highly recommend. The concept itself is an interesting twist on the isekai genre, examining the role of a guide and also, the role of a father.
I find the pacing and tension to be balanced very well, but that's personal taste.
The characters are human, flawed, believable people. Nobody is perfect, they are all unique and interesting, so fleshed out and deep that I can picture each and every one of them for who they are. The characters are at the core of this story, and that really does it such a service.
Speaking of, the story is incredible. Intricate and interwoven, this is a rich world, with many more stories to tell. I don't want to spoil anything, but the way things naturally develop is extremely satisfying.
The writing style is great, with exciting fights and evocative imagery. The way things are set up and hinted at, payoffs and explanations woven in, it is all incredible. Natural conversation as well, and the character shines through here too.
There are a few typos here and there, but nothing worth docking points over.
5/5 read this.
BladeGripRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
First, confession. For some reason I've been believing that I have to read 40 chapters, but when I finished Dawn 29 I went "What? No more chapters?" and checked the forum thread. So it was 40k words and I went past it lol.
Nevertheless, moving on.
As the review title says, I went in hoping for silver and found gold. The worldbuilding is sufficiently clear without becoming overwhelming infodumps and it was relatively easy to understand what's going on. The story flows fluidly and before I knew it I reached the latest chapter (Dawn 29, as of writing this). Well done.
Style: The story is written in first person view which frankly isn't my favorite, but it still delivers anyway. My only gripe is occasionally it was hard to tell who was speaking. An example is this paragraph from Dawn 27.
“The woman was a hag,” I tensed, “A vile crone from the darkest parts of the forests that promised freedom from illness and death for the people of Alwur. All she asked for in return…was for the Lordess Velbrun to provide her annual tribute.”
I needed to do a double take because it turned out that the lines were spoken by the other person instead of the protagonist. Other than that, the style is fluid and easy to read.
(EDIT) Grammar: I recently had a new personal reviewing policy that grammar score is always full by default unless I notice multiple egregious errors, so now you have a full score in this aspect.
Story & Character: Plot advancement feels a little slow, but I understand that the story as a whole is still in early stages and therefore the focus was more on introductory stuffs. The characters feel unique, each with their own personality, goals, and traits. Heck, even the babies, despite not being able to speak yet, manage to display unique personalities through attitude and actions.
Overall, I say this is a pretty impressive work worth following.
Mr MarketingRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I like the general vide. Particularly like that there's no system and that, while there are isekaied people, they aren't the main character. It's refreshing compared to most and the reactions of the characters are pretty realistic. Hope it keeps the quality all the way through, that the publishing of the first book goes well, and the author writes more in the future.
EssusRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This is a fresh take on the "Destined Heroes" trope. It is engaging without being trite or superficial. The relatability of the main character is done well enough that the setting is secondary and the world building needed for fantasy settings can be skipped.
This is a good example of what I like to call speculative fiction. If this continues as it has, I look forward to more.
Freya StoneRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I like to think I’ve read a good amount of books both on and off RR. This one is up there with one of my favorites, honestly. It’s a glorious story and one I will most definitely be keeping up with. Thank you, Glasses for giving this to us for free!
Style: 5/5 The story is written in 3rd person perspective/past tense. Those remain consistent throughout, making the story flow incredibly well. Time is broken up with page breaks. There is nothing more needed as the new scene is clearly decipherable with context.
Story: 5/5 It’s tragic and beautiful in ways I wasn’t expecting! The MC is tasked with raising three infants alone. The first step, getting settled in a new home, proves difficult in itself. The hints at lore and exactly how special these children are is laid out in little morsels which build intrigue. It’s an emotional tale that makes you read with your heart as much as your eyes.
Dialogue scenes feel natural and effective. Simple slice of life scenes feel like they build the world and characters perfectly. Fight/tense scenes are well paced and exciting. The balance between all variations of scenes is something I, as a wanna-be author, is envious of.
Grammar: 5/5 There was nothing I saw that was out of place or immersion breaking. Glasses has clearly taken the time to polish this story.
Character: 5/5 Rakta, our MC is a strong character. Both mentally and physically. He’s got a great head on his shoulders and an immense sense of duty to his children. He’s brilliantly crafted and in only 5 chapters, I feel like I know exactly who he is.
The children are glorious in their own ways as well. How one makes infants interesting, I don’t know but this is book a master class on it.
Overall: 5/5 It’s brilliant. That is all. Read it. Please, it’s worth it. Fall in love with the family, like I have!
Also - it should be noted that the cover art is stunning.
GrimmcharRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Really great story with a new unique premise. To watch the growth of iseka heroes from the point of view of the parent is great. It does help that said father is a hero in his own right as such story would not be as interisting if the parents were common folk as it is usual in most reincarnation stories.
Arcane_PozharRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I'm honestly shocked that it took me 6+ months to discover the story! Did I miss it when it was a rising star? Was it somehow, cursedly, never arising star? It absolutely should have topped the list for a while!
The story starts with serious drama right from the first chapter, and it keeps things moving. I really think the only negative I have to say about this story is that the author uses the very tried and true method of having there be little things which you're curious about which keep you wanting to read more in order to find answers. Some people don't enjoy being left waiting for answers for too long, and while I feel like the author certainly had some things pay off quickly, there are definitely some questions still on my mind.
But the fact that I care, that I feel a bit of frustration over this, is it testament to the authors skill at weaving a story with interesting characters and interesting events that I've grown invested in. I don't want to say too much about the characters, but the main character is definitely a competent warrior and in my opinion, his overall situation definitely elicits pangs of sympathy from me. I'm eager to see more development with the children, though I understand that this sort of thing is better if it isn't rushed, and several of the supporting characters have also caught my interest. Overall, an excellent cast!
Before I neglect to mention it, the grammar is solid; I have seen a couple very minor typos, but not very frequently. Compared to your average RR work, 5 stars, for sure. Just shy of professional published book level. This is important to me, because poor grammar does take me out of a story. Now, back to the more exciting parts of the review!
This story has hooked me harder than the vast majority of series I have read. It helps that the author has a polished style. They know what to focus on to set the scene, keeping things moving while still giving the reader the right information to picture the scene. It feels like th
ARC1Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Darnitall! I’m all caught up.
Thanks for the binge.
I am looking forward to more
This is easily the best isekai story I’ve read so far.
Very well written, great characterization with well balanced pace and shows rather than tells.
I want this story to go far.
Especially cool with the mc not the transmigrator.
LadyFluffingtonsRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
As a longtime reader on RoyalRoad, I have to say this is one of the best slice-of-life stories I've read.
A grieving father takes to far off-lands to take care of his three newborn babes, forced to contend with local politics, shapeshifters, remnants from a necromantic army, and worse of all, small town racism.
Style; Told from first person, we follow from Rakta Velbrun POV as he settles into his new life. Each aspect is fully explored, with little details sprinkled in to make a realistic world. While occasionally we'll see interludes from other perspectives, Rakta dominates the story.
Story; An interesting twist on the standard Destined Heroes plot, we instead watch from the perspective of the admittedly impressive viewpoint of the father of the Heroes. Instead of skipping over the childhood of the kids, we instead focus on local threats to Rakta's charges, including occult rituals, and mysterious figures from his wartorn past. All while a spectre from a defeated foe looms large over the story.
Grammar; Well edited and lovingly crafted, I noticed few to no issues across the chapters at time of posting.
Character; Not content to let Rakta steal the show, the oddly aware children do a lovely job of showcasing their own talents while still struggling to speak. The occasional visits by old war-buddies let's you imagine how fearsome Rakta once was, and the children's Mother lends itself well to an air of mystery.
Overall, I'd recommend this story to anyone and everyone. It contains enough slice-of-life elements to hold up with RoyalRoad greats, while still showcasing promising magics and combat sequences.
An easy 5/5 stars.
NatarajaRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
An adventurer with magic becoming a dad and a lord. One of the best slice of life I have ever read! The concept is very original and very well executed.
- Style & Grammar
This is well written, no grammar, syntax nor style issues. The layout is good which makes the text pleasant to read. However, English is not my native language, so I may have missed some things...
- Story
I am a father so this family story touched me, and even tore my heart, during the first chapter. We are immediately concerned with the fate of the children as if we wanted to compensate for the absence of the mother, good job. By the way, what are the children fed with? There is no nanny accompanying them! The functioning of the magic seems diversified and interesting, it gives nvie to know more. The World Building is just like that with many magical species, intriguing noble houses, etc.
- Character
The MC is strong, brave, generous, tortured by the death of his wife, rejected by his family in law, so many things that give him personality and make us identify with him. His love for his children and the way he tells them stories makes him very likable.