Arrival: An Isekai Adventure

Manabound, Book 1

De: Travis Albrecht

Narrado por: Jodie Harris

A mother and daughter are transported to a fantasy realm where they encounter mythical beings—and discover they're capable of wielding magic.

Tech designer Sloane Reinhart and her ten-year-old daughter, Gwyneth, were living ordinary lives outside of Milan, Italy, when an extraordinary event occurred. The sky turned to swirling hues of purplish red and blue, and a thunderclap shook the land. Then there was a blinding flash and a gale force of wind that separated Sloane and Gwyn from each other—and Earth.

Now they're on Eona, a world orbited by two moons and populated by elves, orcs, raithes, and other creatures of legend—but no other humans. In this fantastical medieval society, where royals rule and knights protect those in need, Sloane and Gwyn are strange curiosities to those who, separately, found them. While Sloane finds herself fighting alongside the Knights of Haven's Hope, Gwyn's merchant friends have accepted her innocent claim of being a princess. But despite these exciting adventures with their newfound communities, all mother and daughter want to do is reunite with each other.

And as Sloane and Gwyn confront dangers on their searching quests, both discover an affinity for magic, a talent just as rare in Eona as the humans who conjure it. When word spreads of a woman who crafts magical items and a "princess" who creates fire out of thin air, the noble factions of Eona recognize a threat to the natural order of things—and an opportunity to use the humans to shift the balance of power across the realm.

The first volume of the hit LitRPG fantasy series—with more than 500,000 views on Royal Road—now available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and Audible!

©2024 Travis Albrecht (P)2024 Podium Audio

very YA

if you like YA this story has every thing you want, a bunch of people that have no control over their emotions as if they were little kids acting like adults. and the actual little kid seems barely left immature. slow progressing plot that doesn't really pay off in any significant way. convenient companions. I rated high because I feel like every author should get their book rated high for taking the chance to write something but in all honesty this book was not for me. I enjoy a more mature more adult fantasy I guess. but this one just feels like it's a teenager trying to write adults that has never actually met one

MC is too depresive to follow.

Great first attempt at a book. The world sounds interesting and most of the people seem normal and reasonable. I listened through 4 hours of the book before I gave up. The MC's (Sloan) backstory is of a hard working intelligent woman. Physically fit and in charge of an entire team of people at a high end white collar job. Of the 4 hours I listened, 2 of them were nothing but the MC breaking down and crying, breaking down and being self destructive, or breaking down and being semi-delusional. Any story where the side characters have to carry the MC for the first quarter of the story does not sound like it will end in a different way then it started. I think there is alot of potential for character development and if you can stick with the story maybe it gets less... needlessly over-dramatic?

Building block

There is a lot of set up and world building for the rest of the books to come which makes the story feel a bit slow but I enjoyed the book nonetheless. The narrator did a great job by using multiple accents throughout the book.

Fun but slightly vapid

The story is engaging enough, but with frequent moments where characters shred immersion by ceasing all demonstration of the sensibility they have otherwise in favor of making a show of giving the main characters their unwavering emotional support. It feels like the supporting cast is nothing more than dressed up emotional support animals with a side gig as support characters, for all of the frequent breakdowns that the main characters are (rightly) going through.

Aside from the need for constant affirmation, the story is actually pretty decent as isekai go. There's a bit too much deus ex machina, nearly nonstop, but that doesn't stop story from moving along nicely with a few clever red herrings. Looking forward to learning more about the magic system and the alternative societal structures mentioned throughout.

An excellent introduction to a truly massive world

A lot of the time when I listen to an audio book I just wait for the next audio release. This one, though, I can't wait. Even after a 17 hour audiobook (which is a total steal for 1 audible credit) I want more, and will definitely be looking to read everything that's currently out.

Seriously, if you're on the fence and you like epic fantasy worlds, then I couldn't recommend this one enough.

A good start to a new world.

This is a good start to a New World and a new series.
There are a few pacing issues, but they’re not bad.
Looking forward to seeing more in this series.

Agree with the YA comments

This book isn't bad, so long as you don't mind most males being villains, useless, or rich and willing to throw money at a girl or woman with little to no proof of what they say.

good story

I like the pace and it is slightly different then other isaki books, like the story it self.

Boring

This author made magic and wonder feel like a visit to my accountant. It was a real yawn a minute.