Path of Jade

Information

Status

Hiatus

Year

2022

Author

Lewis Aldanis

• Chapter Three: Jhong
  Apr 16, 2022
• Chapter Two: Liao
  Apr 16, 2022
• Chapter One: Liao
  Apr 16, 2022
• Prologue: Liao : Thirteen years ago
  May 30, 2022

Reviews

Community Reviews(6)

• Akten DreamsRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  Overall, the story has the potential to reach the top of the trending list, if it reaches enough audience and there are enough chapters stockpiled on the site.
  Style - I am not sure if there exists a draft for it but I have a feeling that it does because the chapters that are posted here are heavily edited, which makes them short and concise in their delivery of the content. There is nothing obsolete and every word counts. The only reason I did not give it five stars is that the damned chapters are so short. The reason why it is not four stars is because of the good editing. The short chapters and a good story made me read up to chapter 14 in a breeze because almost all chapters are 1k long.
  Grammar - This category, basically has nothing to be said about. Five stars say all that needs to be said.
  Story - Multiple lead characters tend to take more attention time from everything that was written already. If you combine that with the short chapters that I breezed through in a jiffy, that only became more apparent. Therefore I can not give it 5 stars, because there is just too little at this point to critic about it. The story itself has the potential to be very good in both storytelling and the interactions between everything that it has and probably will deliver in the future chapters.
  Character - In my opinion, this is the best part of the story so far. Despite the little content delivered so far, there is depth and uniqueness to the characters and their intent and interactions in the story. Sadly, I can't give it 5 stars because there is so little content available right now. I imagine that with the quality written so far, every character will get fleshed out even more in later chapters, but I can't review what is not there.
  I will follow the story and update my review once there is enough content so that I can give the full story its deserved score, but until that point.
  There is one thing that I am curious about though.
  So far almost nothing vital has been said ab
• Banner CaygeonRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  Lewis is top notch. Everything about this story is tight. His rythym and cadence with the prose draws you in and then smacks you with a no-frills jaw dropping line.
  The story is also very engrossing. You start with a a bit of a spoiled rich-kid type character, but soon learn about his gift/curse. In just a few chapters you get his story, meet some family, meet a villian, learn about the world, orders, etc. Despite managing to unveil that much information, it doesn't feel crammed. It's just delightfully fast paced.
  All in all, this is one of the best things I've read in a while and you won't be disappointed.
• IanFlatRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  This starts with a bang. The tonal shift from 'foretell, fate, oracle' to 'well and truly fucked' lands really effectively.
  I love that the protagonist basically has a vision of himself as the villain. Never seen that before. I presume his goal becomes avoiding that fate? That is such a powerful conceit. The early chapters ushered me immediately in a new world, with an sympathetic protagonist facing an obstacle with high and visceral stakes. Which makes me wonder what on earth he's going to do next ...
  And then additional pov characters appear. Both of whom are compelling and well-drawn, and with immediate (or near-immediate) connections to the same plot, so there's no wondering why on earth one character is taking up pages.
  The style is pretty near seamless. It's pitched a little toward the online serial side of things--because this is an online serial! But overall, this is of publication quality.
  The grammar is invisible. Which is perfect.
  The story is clear and compelling, with obvious stakes. It's definitely rooted in the genre ... but has just the right amount of difference and twists. And it's propulsive. Things happen in this story.
  The characters are ... well, clear and compelling, too. They might hew a bit too close to type, so there aren't any surprises in terms of character. But it's early in the story yet, and they're vivid and fun to read. And even more importantly, given powerful motivations.
  I'm struggling to think of a criticism. Maaaaybe I think that the pov shifts happen too early and often. I want to say that that makes it tough for a reader to really ground themself in any individual pov ... except it didn't. It should be a problem! But they're all clear, and switching between them didn't slow the story down.
  Extremely, extremely good.
• KnightravenessRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  I went full stars across the board on this one for several reasons.
  First, that this was not typically among my favorite genre, so I was especially pleasantly surprised. Prematurely, one could assume the martially-inclined "prince" character, flailing against a prophecy to spare his ailing "kingdom" and certain death, might seem played out-- but if you're looking for the comfort of a genre you know you'll love, but with a new telling, this is definitely the one worth your time.
  Style-- I loved how easy it was to slip into the world and let it unfold before me. I easily fell into *experiencing* rather than "reading". This above all else is what, to me anyway, denotes a successful, lurid, style. I fell right into the daydream from which the author plucked this environment and was happy to be an invisible bystander to what unfolded.
  Grammar-- Well edited. In fact, so much so that the chapters are "deceptively small". It only seems that way by word count alone, but every word counts, and the excess is cut away. Futhermore, I suspect the author spends more time with each chapter, polishing it, than some others of the genre, which I believe attributed most to its enchanting delivery.
  Story-- As mentioned before, this storyline, upon first glance, would seem assumed. Prophecy and the threat of a falling Kingdom harkens back to days of Beowulf and Macbeth. But Path of Jade, delivers the fresh take genre-lovers crave. This is aided greatly by:
  Character-- Liao is easily accessible, and doesn't feel like an untouchable/unfalliable hero. The voice in the dialogue comes easy, which evokes a sense of earnestness. Futhermore, the balance of Yvir's character allows for a more rounded world in general, where you feel you gain a broader, and even truer view of the world. Rather than being jarred by the shift, the two still remain part of the same universe, making the world itself more tangible.
  In short, I understand why some might be deterred by the "trope". But I plan to recommend
• LadyFluffingtonsRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  A vision of death and destruction, a young prince faced with his shattered Fate, and the beginnings of the end of an Empire. All of these and more flow naturally as the story progresses, and I'm absolutely pumped to find out more.
  Style - The story begins with a vision, flowing words describing a grim future to be avoided at all costs, only for a tonal shift to make it for real. The style fluctuates between grandoise descriptions and nitty gritty details, all without losing it's sense of cohesion.
  Story - Definitely the standout star, the story is gripping as it unfolds and leaves you wanting more. Each character seems seperate, but contribute to the story in meaningful ways. The one aspect I'm most intrigued about is the subtle depictions of magic, and I'm excited to see how it'll be managed from a first person perspective.
  Grammar - Nothing to say here other then it's a perfectly comprehendable story, A+ grammar all around.
  Character - So far, their appears to be 3 main perspectives we're following, and each is distinct in their own way. The Prince is closest to a stereotypical lead, but is told in an invigorating manner that keeps you involved, whereas Yvir and Jhong are more atypical. I'm hoping that Jhong keeps getting screentime personally, as his viewpoint is the most unique of the three.
  Overall, I'd recommend this story to anyone who loves Chinese themed Light Novels, fans of Fantasy, and pretty much everyone who loves a tight story. An easy 5/5, and a story I'm eager to follow!
• Max AnthonyRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  I've always been told that to give constructive critism, it can't be all good. You have to come up with something bad to say as well, something you didn't like about the story. I can say barely anything bad about this one.
  Although it can be a bit overwhelming to be introduced to many main characters at once, the author has written these characters so well that it's hardly a big deal. Each character is hungry for power in their own way, for their own reasons, and from the very start you begin to wonder who wins the throne in the end.
  (Personally, I'm very invested in Yvir's character and her budding friendship with Tuli.)
  I adore the world the author has built. They really know how to create an atmosphere; when you're reading the story, you feel like you're actually there. In general, the author's writing is immaculate so far.
  The main characters' stories, although just beginning, are already twisting up into what I assume will be an intricate plot that just sweeps the reader up and doesn't let them go.
  If I have to respect my teachers and come up with some critism, it's maybe the length of the first chapters. They're short compared to the rest, and it's a bit hard to keep track when the POVs switch so fast. I understand the author's choice with it, though, and in the end it wasn't a big problem for me as a reader.
  All in all, a phenomenal start to this story! I warmly recommend you to read it, and I'm looking forward to reading more.