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Rise of the Weakest Summoner #1
Rise of the Weakest Summoner: Volume I
One fateful day, a caravan was passing by the village of Teira, which had been raided and set ablaze by bandits. Within the burning rubble, a young woman found a baby, the sole survivor of the attack, and decided to take it with her and raise it as her own. As she was leaving with the little child in her hands, two falling stars lit up the night sky, and she named the boy Asterios.
Years passed and the boy grew up in a caring and warm home, developing a passion for all magical beasts, choosing the path of a Summoner as his way of life. While his love and knowledge also grew boundless, his practical abilities clearly pointed out his complete lack of compatibility with that school of magic, but he never wavered in his resolution.
Follow Asterios as his life of perpetual failure suddenly takes an unexpected turn, after just seconds short of his death, a powerful summon answers his call and saves his life. Wait... doesn't it look like... A GIRL?! Are those beast ears and tail?!
Years passed and the boy grew up in a caring and warm home, developing a passion for all magical beasts, choosing the path of a Summoner as his way of life. While his love and knowledge also grew boundless, his practical abilities clearly pointed out his complete lack of compatibility with that school of magic, but he never wavered in his resolution.
Follow Asterios as his life of perpetual failure suddenly takes an unexpected turn, after just seconds short of his death, a powerful summon answers his call and saves his life. Wait... doesn't it look like... A GIRL?! Are those beast ears and tail?!
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Published September 3, 2021
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March 9, 2022
Starts out interesting enough, but quickly devolves into badly written sex fantasy garbage.
September 18, 2021
So I was originally going to give this three stars.
I had two issues. The first was the use of numerous situational tropes. Using tropes is fine, they exist for a reason, but they were very obvious and therefore boring. As the story progressed, it got away from the cliches and since this was a introduction to the series I overlooked it. The second issue was character tropes. Several female characters, the overbearing mother, the bullies, even the overly polite MC all felt like they were from an anime about a first year student. Since this is about a nineteen year old adult, There was a bit of a dissonance. Some of this was directly addressed in the story, so I once more figured it was simply character introduction, and they would evolve as the series progressed. All of this was mentioned in the foreword, and by the end of the book you can see it all being addressed so I see no issue with the five star rating.
I had two issues. The first was the use of numerous situational tropes. Using tropes is fine, they exist for a reason, but they were very obvious and therefore boring. As the story progressed, it got away from the cliches and since this was a introduction to the series I overlooked it. The second issue was character tropes. Several female characters, the overbearing mother, the bullies, even the overly polite MC all felt like they were from an anime about a first year student. Since this is about a nineteen year old adult, There was a bit of a dissonance. Some of this was directly addressed in the story, so I once more figured it was simply character introduction, and they would evolve as the series progressed. All of this was mentioned in the foreword, and by the end of the book you can see it all being addressed so I see no issue with the five star rating.
February 8, 2023
Mostly Meh, with some light cringe
Not bad, but not much.
The kawaii is applied with a trowel. They are cute blushing kids and then they f*ck. I don't enjoy books with junior high school vibe + sex scenes.
Yeah this is blatantly Anime inspired, but the addition of hentai elements seem forced and given the characters maturity level a bit creepy.
Other than that, you've read this exact story a hundred times and half of those were better.
-I did like this guys Dungeon Cleaners Inc. book, but by then he'd already written 6 Weakest Summoner books, so lessons were learned.
Not bad, but not much.
The kawaii is applied with a trowel. They are cute blushing kids and then they f*ck. I don't enjoy books with junior high school vibe + sex scenes.
Yeah this is blatantly Anime inspired, but the addition of hentai elements seem forced and given the characters maturity level a bit creepy.
Other than that, you've read this exact story a hundred times and half of those were better.
-I did like this guys Dungeon Cleaners Inc. book, but by then he'd already written 6 Weakest Summoner books, so lessons were learned.
September 11, 2021
worth it
Definitely a good start to a series, I’m excited to see where this goes. Will be waiting for the next book eagerly
Definitely a good start to a series, I’m excited to see where this goes. Will be waiting for the next book eagerly
October 18, 2022
My first book from this Author was a good experience
The premise sounded interesting, and similar to many of the Japanese light novels I often read, so I thought I would give this series a try. It was an enjoyable read, the only distraction I found was the perspective changes that occasionally occur when the Author roughly changed from first to third person in the same paragraph. Other than that it was all good. One sex scene near the end which as the author says can be skipped, but I think skipping it would lower the readers better understanding of the two main characters and the deepening of their relationship, as the drive of the characters and his understanding and acceptance of her racial quirks is displayed. I will definitely read the next book.
The premise sounded interesting, and similar to many of the Japanese light novels I often read, so I thought I would give this series a try. It was an enjoyable read, the only distraction I found was the perspective changes that occasionally occur when the Author roughly changed from first to third person in the same paragraph. Other than that it was all good. One sex scene near the end which as the author says can be skipped, but I think skipping it would lower the readers better understanding of the two main characters and the deepening of their relationship, as the drive of the characters and his understanding and acceptance of her racial quirks is displayed. I will definitely read the next book.
May 23, 2022
Easy and somewhat entertaining read. If that's what you're looking for then go ahead and give it a try. The following will be a bit harsh but it's not meant to say the story isn't entertaining (in a fluffy way).
Overall - it feels like the author should have found a author's group and gotten some feedback to help work through some of the character's traits and motivations as well as finding ways to clean up the plot.
Based on the author's forward and afterward (there are both) this book originated as an online serialization and IMO that negatively impacts the story flow. The nature of story serialization is that each piece needs to be independently entertaining for the audience; some audiences seem to have more patience for character building than others and in this case the author has leaned way towards the limited/rushed character building. This is covered by the heavy use of tropes.
The description seems to allude to a possibly mysterious backstory, yet it's completely missing from the actual text (other than maybe 1 throw away line). Instead the author starts right in the present day and never even mentions that the MC is supposed to be adopted.
The MC is a "young but wise" type, which in the context of this story just feels off. As in he seems to have studied about 10x more than anyone else at his age (and possibly more) which is a certain trope that it really feels grating at times such as when the MC pulls some odd bit of knowledge out of nowhere. Also it doesn't play that well with the MC's initial backstory as "the weakest", one would think he either has some additional feelings about that OR has some reason to think he can make a break through - this may just be an inexperienced author using really dry prose which doesn't convey what he things the MC is feeling. Honestly it feels like he could have been a young professor who never adventured and is detested because he got where is is through study rather than strength or some type of assistant or basically anything other than just another student. Also, while 90% of the time he makes cool and correct judgements the 10% or when he doesn't are super obviously aimed at furthering the plot with little if any attempt by the author to provide suitable in-world justifications.
Miria is the character on the cover and the primary love interest for this volume (yeah check the afterward if the unsubtle "hints" in the story don't clue you in this is going to be a harem). Miria gets transported to a new world and gets a super convenient backstory as to why she's not freaking out, and IMO that's OK but it could have been done better. My main issue is that she's basically is stamped out of pure wish fulfillment with little to no effort establishing any additional context. She comes to a new situation with someone she doesn't know and is instantly getting head pats and ear scratches - this is a missed opportunity IMO as there could be a (somewhat dumb but passable) backstory that her tribe is simply very physically forward or something (this would of course mean the constant blushing might need to be toned down or given some other trigger).
Finally - I'm not a fan of "slice of life", but a few simple scenes to establish context and help world building can go a long way and in this case maybe 10-20% more such content could go a long way to contributing better to the world and character building.
Overall - it feels like the author should have found a author's group and gotten some feedback to help work through some of the character's traits and motivations as well as finding ways to clean up the plot.
Based on the author's forward and afterward (there are both) this book originated as an online serialization and IMO that negatively impacts the story flow. The nature of story serialization is that each piece needs to be independently entertaining for the audience; some audiences seem to have more patience for character building than others and in this case the author has leaned way towards the limited/rushed character building. This is covered by the heavy use of tropes.
The description seems to allude to a possibly mysterious backstory, yet it's completely missing from the actual text (other than maybe 1 throw away line). Instead the author starts right in the present day and never even mentions that the MC is supposed to be adopted.
The MC is a "young but wise" type, which in the context of this story just feels off. As in he seems to have studied about 10x more than anyone else at his age (and possibly more) which is a certain trope that it really feels grating at times such as when the MC pulls some odd bit of knowledge out of nowhere. Also it doesn't play that well with the MC's initial backstory as "the weakest", one would think he either has some additional feelings about that OR has some reason to think he can make a break through - this may just be an inexperienced author using really dry prose which doesn't convey what he things the MC is feeling. Honestly it feels like he could have been a young professor who never adventured and is detested because he got where is is through study rather than strength or some type of assistant or basically anything other than just another student. Also, while 90% of the time he makes cool and correct judgements the 10% or when he doesn't are super obviously aimed at furthering the plot with little if any attempt by the author to provide suitable in-world justifications.
Miria is the character on the cover and the primary love interest for this volume (yeah check the afterward if the unsubtle "hints" in the story don't clue you in this is going to be a harem). Miria gets transported to a new world and gets a super convenient backstory as to why she's not freaking out, and IMO that's OK but it could have been done better. My main issue is that she's basically is stamped out of pure wish fulfillment with little to no effort establishing any additional context. She comes to a new situation with someone she doesn't know and is instantly getting head pats and ear scratches - this is a missed opportunity IMO as there could be a (somewhat dumb but passable) backstory that her tribe is simply very physically forward or something (this would of course mean the constant blushing might need to be toned down or given some other trigger).
Finally - I'm not a fan of "slice of life", but a few simple scenes to establish context and help world building can go a long way and in this case maybe 10-20% more such content could go a long way to contributing better to the world and character building.
October 2, 2021
Light novels are not my favourite thing, but I will try one from time-to-time. While not terrible, this had many of the tropes one associates with this sort of thing and I won't belabour that, but concentrate on what I think the author could improve.
The MC is a nice guy, but not naïve, which is good. He was a bit too preternaturally wise for his years, so that could have been tempered better. The biggest problem I found was that not much seemed to happen despite all that went on. [Minor spoilers follow]
I found myself glazing a bit at all the catgirl "heheheh"and "nyah"s and the main girl's whiplashing between deadly ruthless predator and blushing ingenue. There was a sign that was getting balanced out better by the end of the book.
A harem is heavily indicated/suggested, but the biggest missing element from this first book was a second summon. I think at least one more, even if it wasn't a romantic interest, would have been sensible before the next one kicked off. It was established early on that they need a bigger party, so prioritizing should have happened already. It'd also be nice if all the summons don't conform to "dere" tropes...
The MC is a nice guy, but not naïve, which is good. He was a bit too preternaturally wise for his years, so that could have been tempered better. The biggest problem I found was that not much seemed to happen despite all that went on. [Minor spoilers follow]
I found myself glazing a bit at all the catgirl "heheheh"and "nyah"s and the main girl's whiplashing between deadly ruthless predator and blushing ingenue. There was a sign that was getting balanced out better by the end of the book.
A harem is heavily indicated/suggested, but the biggest missing element from this first book was a second summon. I think at least one more, even if it wasn't a romantic interest, would have been sensible before the next one kicked off. It was established early on that they need a bigger party, so prioritizing should have happened already. It'd also be nice if all the summons don't conform to "dere" tropes...
September 18, 2021
not to my taste
I don’t want to poison anyone else’s enjoyment. This is just too weird for me.
Between the references to how attractive his own mother is (?!?) and the occasional odd or mistaken turn of phrase (“She donned her school uniform”? No, ‘she HAD donned’, otherwise she is putting it on right there in front of the class)…then the awkward school setting.
4 stars because Amazon
DNF
I don’t want to poison anyone else’s enjoyment. This is just too weird for me.
Between the references to how attractive his own mother is (?!?) and the occasional odd or mistaken turn of phrase (“She donned her school uniform”? No, ‘she HAD donned’, otherwise she is putting it on right there in front of the class)…then the awkward school setting.
4 stars because Amazon
DNF
April 22, 2022
Kind of a standard setup where the weakest of something suddenly gets something OP. Mix in some fet and you get this. Not bad but not great either, characters are likable at least.
September 23, 2023
Introduction:
Hailing from the ice-laden world of HowlStrom, I, Kiba Snowpaw, a Furry Ice Wolf with a deep love for literature and ice magic, had the pleasure of immersing myself in the gripping tales of "Rise of the Weakest Summoner". This fantasy tale, infused with harem, romance, and magic, is like an avalanche, once you begin, there's no stopping until the end.
Basic Plot Summary:
The narrative revolves around a young boy named Asterios, discovered amid the debris of his pillaged village. As he matures under the tender care of his rescuer, he embraces the path of a Summoner. His love for magical beasts is insurmountable, though his abilities often seem inadequate. But life has its twists, and following a near-death experience, a formidable summon, in the form of a girl with beastly attributes, rushes to his side. The journey of self-discovery, struggle, and hope begins.
Analysis/Evaluation:
J.R. Saileri’s storytelling prowess captivated me right from the beginning. Each scene, particularly those imbued with magic, sparkled like the icy realms I adore. I could sense the raw emotions Asterios experienced, making his growth throughout the story deeply resonant.
Characters:
Asterios: He is a complex character filled with ambition, love, and an undying spirit. The way he battles his own self-doubt and embraces his unique summoning capabilities shows incredible growth and depth.
Miria: A Werepanther girl with an essence of mystery. Her simultaneous vulnerability and strength are magnetic, and her dynamic with Asterios is tantalizing. It's the balance of her ferocity and tenderness that makes her so enchanting.
Structure:
The narrative follows a linear structure, interspersed with rich backstory. Each chapter transitions smoothly, maintaining the story's flow while intensifying the drama. This clear structure makes the intricate plot details easy to follow and visualize.
Impact:
This book leaves an indelible mark on readers. It's not just about magical abilities but the magic of perseverance and the endless bounds of the human (and beastly) spirit. It teaches that even in the face of adversity, one can rise if they genuinely believe in their cause.
Hook and Thesis:
The powerful imagery of a destroyed village, a lone survivor, and two falling stars not only sets the story’s tone but piques curiosity right from the start. It establishes the theme of overcoming insurmountable odds and finding light in the darkest moments.
Praise and Critique:
Praise: The world-building is immaculate. I could vividly picture each landscape, creature, and magical phenomenon. The character dynamics, particularly between Asterios and Miria, were brilliantly portrayed, creating a deep emotional connection.
Critique: While the story has a lot going for it, there are instances where the usage of certain tropes feels a tad overdone. There’s a fine balance between honoring a genre's traditions and over-relying on them. However, given it's just the first volume, one hopes for more originality in the sequels.
Evaluation:
Having played countless games and read myriad stories in my 36+ years, "Rise of the Weakest Summoner" holds its own as a promising series starter. Though some tropes might feel familiar, the story's heart is undeniable. Asterios's journey from an uncertain boy to a young man discovering his path in magic is both relatable and inspiring.
Comparison:
While the book undeniably shares similarities with some Japanese light novels, particularly in its characterization and tropes, it's the unique blend of Western storytelling and this Eastern influence that gives it its flair. It’s reminiscent of tales like "No Game, No Life" yet manages to carve out its own identity.
Conclusion:
In the vast sea of fantasy novels, "Rise of the Weakest Summoner: Volume I" is a shining gem. J.R. Saileri's commitment to character development, intricate world-building, and raw emotional storytelling ensures that readers, whether furry like me or not, will be eagerly awaiting the next installment. It’s a tale that shows that sometimes, the weakest can indeed rise to be the strongest, given the right circumstances, a little magic, and a lot of heart.
Hailing from the ice-laden world of HowlStrom, I, Kiba Snowpaw, a Furry Ice Wolf with a deep love for literature and ice magic, had the pleasure of immersing myself in the gripping tales of "Rise of the Weakest Summoner". This fantasy tale, infused with harem, romance, and magic, is like an avalanche, once you begin, there's no stopping until the end.
Basic Plot Summary:
The narrative revolves around a young boy named Asterios, discovered amid the debris of his pillaged village. As he matures under the tender care of his rescuer, he embraces the path of a Summoner. His love for magical beasts is insurmountable, though his abilities often seem inadequate. But life has its twists, and following a near-death experience, a formidable summon, in the form of a girl with beastly attributes, rushes to his side. The journey of self-discovery, struggle, and hope begins.
Analysis/Evaluation:
J.R. Saileri’s storytelling prowess captivated me right from the beginning. Each scene, particularly those imbued with magic, sparkled like the icy realms I adore. I could sense the raw emotions Asterios experienced, making his growth throughout the story deeply resonant.
Characters:
Asterios: He is a complex character filled with ambition, love, and an undying spirit. The way he battles his own self-doubt and embraces his unique summoning capabilities shows incredible growth and depth.
Miria: A Werepanther girl with an essence of mystery. Her simultaneous vulnerability and strength are magnetic, and her dynamic with Asterios is tantalizing. It's the balance of her ferocity and tenderness that makes her so enchanting.
Structure:
The narrative follows a linear structure, interspersed with rich backstory. Each chapter transitions smoothly, maintaining the story's flow while intensifying the drama. This clear structure makes the intricate plot details easy to follow and visualize.
Impact:
This book leaves an indelible mark on readers. It's not just about magical abilities but the magic of perseverance and the endless bounds of the human (and beastly) spirit. It teaches that even in the face of adversity, one can rise if they genuinely believe in their cause.
Hook and Thesis:
The powerful imagery of a destroyed village, a lone survivor, and two falling stars not only sets the story’s tone but piques curiosity right from the start. It establishes the theme of overcoming insurmountable odds and finding light in the darkest moments.
Praise and Critique:
Praise: The world-building is immaculate. I could vividly picture each landscape, creature, and magical phenomenon. The character dynamics, particularly between Asterios and Miria, were brilliantly portrayed, creating a deep emotional connection.
Critique: While the story has a lot going for it, there are instances where the usage of certain tropes feels a tad overdone. There’s a fine balance between honoring a genre's traditions and over-relying on them. However, given it's just the first volume, one hopes for more originality in the sequels.
Evaluation:
Having played countless games and read myriad stories in my 36+ years, "Rise of the Weakest Summoner" holds its own as a promising series starter. Though some tropes might feel familiar, the story's heart is undeniable. Asterios's journey from an uncertain boy to a young man discovering his path in magic is both relatable and inspiring.
Comparison:
While the book undeniably shares similarities with some Japanese light novels, particularly in its characterization and tropes, it's the unique blend of Western storytelling and this Eastern influence that gives it its flair. It’s reminiscent of tales like "No Game, No Life" yet manages to carve out its own identity.
Conclusion:
In the vast sea of fantasy novels, "Rise of the Weakest Summoner: Volume I" is a shining gem. J.R. Saileri's commitment to character development, intricate world-building, and raw emotional storytelling ensures that readers, whether furry like me or not, will be eagerly awaiting the next installment. It’s a tale that shows that sometimes, the weakest can indeed rise to be the strongest, given the right circumstances, a little magic, and a lot of heart.
July 7, 2022
Asterios, main character, was expelled from the magic academy and considered by everybody, the weakest summoner. His bunny rabbit summon died, protecting him from a giant wolf attack. Miria, a strong and young Werepanther girl, appears at just the right moment to save Asterios. Because Asterios was expelled from the Academy, he then decides to become an adventurer. The only problem then, is that this story doesn’t really have a main plot arc, or secondary arcs, and is just moving from place to place, like a leaf in the wind.
The first volume has close to 300 pages and 31 chapters which means that each chapter averages a little less than 10 pages. Ten pages a chapter is of mid-size to usually allow an author to create depth both in character and world development and description. This light novel series has 3 volumes so far, the fourth volume was published on June 1st. 2022, and there is already an entry in Goodreads for a 5th Volume to be published on September 1st. 2022.
The author is close to creating a harem-like-retinue for Asterios. In my opinion, the harem in this series is rather forced, because Asterios is not that interested in having relationships, much less amorous ones, and least of all, with several girls at the time. The thing about harems is that there are certain things that are necessary: Powerful main character, Popular main character (with high charisma and charm), Handsome main character, Extremely wealthy main character, so Strength, power, beauty, popularity, are magnets for the opposite sex to want to have a relationship, but to actually lose the possibility of a monogamous and exclusive relationship, the main character needs to give a lot more in exchange…for it so be believable and based on common sense. If the main character is the wealthiest, strongest, and most handsome summoner in this other world, then it would make sense to have a lot of girls giving up their “exclusivity” for a chance to have a love affair with this main character. But the authors, (book-geeks, I call them), that write about harem-stories are barely apt in writing and most do not have any abilities in seduction or ample experience in sensual liaisons. With little or no research done about the harem-theme (in real life), the authors believe that because they write about harems, they actually justify the harem-like stories with absolutely no charm, no charisma, no chivalry, no way in hell that they are going to achieve their “harem-experience” in this world, another world much less in their dreams…
This Western light novel series inspires itself on the Asian light novel series. Especially with things to do with the title of the series. Asian authors, especially Japanese ones, use absolute tunnel vision to create a title like Weakest Summoner, Poor Adventurer, Unluckiest Mage, etc. In this specific case, Weakest Summoner, because of the future rise, will become a title that is no longer true. Asterios might have been a really weak Summoner before he contracted Miria, but the moment he contracted the Werepanther, the title for the series is no longer applicable or true. Thus, these “tunnel vision” authors do not allow for many changes or future growth of their series and main characters.
The first volume has close to 300 pages and 31 chapters which means that each chapter averages a little less than 10 pages. Ten pages a chapter is of mid-size to usually allow an author to create depth both in character and world development and description. This light novel series has 3 volumes so far, the fourth volume was published on June 1st. 2022, and there is already an entry in Goodreads for a 5th Volume to be published on September 1st. 2022.
The author is close to creating a harem-like-retinue for Asterios. In my opinion, the harem in this series is rather forced, because Asterios is not that interested in having relationships, much less amorous ones, and least of all, with several girls at the time. The thing about harems is that there are certain things that are necessary: Powerful main character, Popular main character (with high charisma and charm), Handsome main character, Extremely wealthy main character, so Strength, power, beauty, popularity, are magnets for the opposite sex to want to have a relationship, but to actually lose the possibility of a monogamous and exclusive relationship, the main character needs to give a lot more in exchange…for it so be believable and based on common sense. If the main character is the wealthiest, strongest, and most handsome summoner in this other world, then it would make sense to have a lot of girls giving up their “exclusivity” for a chance to have a love affair with this main character. But the authors, (book-geeks, I call them), that write about harem-stories are barely apt in writing and most do not have any abilities in seduction or ample experience in sensual liaisons. With little or no research done about the harem-theme (in real life), the authors believe that because they write about harems, they actually justify the harem-like stories with absolutely no charm, no charisma, no chivalry, no way in hell that they are going to achieve their “harem-experience” in this world, another world much less in their dreams…
This Western light novel series inspires itself on the Asian light novel series. Especially with things to do with the title of the series. Asian authors, especially Japanese ones, use absolute tunnel vision to create a title like Weakest Summoner, Poor Adventurer, Unluckiest Mage, etc. In this specific case, Weakest Summoner, because of the future rise, will become a title that is no longer true. Asterios might have been a really weak Summoner before he contracted Miria, but the moment he contracted the Werepanther, the title for the series is no longer applicable or true. Thus, these “tunnel vision” authors do not allow for many changes or future growth of their series and main characters.
August 25, 2024
If you're expecting a heroic fantasy this isn't it.
Overall this is above average for harem fiction. Unfortunately there were several things that ruined it for me. A few minor issues (and spoilers) are as follows. the werepanther girl immediately and throughout the story calling the protagonist master, whatever I knew what I was getting into. There was inconsistency in the girls benefit from the bond. At first she was stronger because of it, then to justify their loss in the first encounter, she was actually weaker because of it. The author later fixes this by making her stronger when the mc uses his stronger mana but that wasn't the case at first when it was clearly started she was stronger because of the bond. Major issues are two things. First is that the mc and girl follow a stranger into an obvious trap even commenting that it's suspicious on the way. This is just stupid for no reason as that whole contrived scenario was unnecessary when they could have just gotten ambushed by the wolf pack or something without looking like idiots. Second is the scene where the girl watched the healer of another party (a woman of course) getting brutally killed by a monster when it was clearly stated that she had the ability to prevent it. There was a lot of internal monologue to justify it but up to this point the characters are portrayed as at least empathetic and kind if not heroic. I guess they are clearly anti-heroes now. This would have been a lot more palatable if the mc didn't immediately smile and kiss the girl making a whole romantic thing of it while the rest of the party is either dying or fighting for their lives. I give this story three stars only because I've read much worse. I will not be reading the rest of the series.
Overall this is above average for harem fiction. Unfortunately there were several things that ruined it for me. A few minor issues (and spoilers) are as follows. the werepanther girl immediately and throughout the story calling the protagonist master, whatever I knew what I was getting into. There was inconsistency in the girls benefit from the bond. At first she was stronger because of it, then to justify their loss in the first encounter, she was actually weaker because of it. The author later fixes this by making her stronger when the mc uses his stronger mana but that wasn't the case at first when it was clearly started she was stronger because of the bond. Major issues are two things. First is that the mc and girl follow a stranger into an obvious trap even commenting that it's suspicious on the way. This is just stupid for no reason as that whole contrived scenario was unnecessary when they could have just gotten ambushed by the wolf pack or something without looking like idiots. Second is the scene where the girl watched the healer of another party (a woman of course) getting brutally killed by a monster when it was clearly stated that she had the ability to prevent it. There was a lot of internal monologue to justify it but up to this point the characters are portrayed as at least empathetic and kind if not heroic. I guess they are clearly anti-heroes now. This would have been a lot more palatable if the mc didn't immediately smile and kiss the girl making a whole romantic thing of it while the rest of the party is either dying or fighting for their lives. I give this story three stars only because I've read much worse. I will not be reading the rest of the series.
March 6, 2024
Let's see if we can send a quick message from the Coin Cage of Love. The bosses are definitely running the marathon on us and still expect us to critique as usual. So...first part of the series:
Starts off with a generic anime character and feels like he has been ripped right out In Another World With My Smartphone with a twist of Rising of the Shield Hero tossed in for variation. The main character has all the personality of the former while having the build-yourself-from-the-floor fun of the latter with slave/partner brought in to make sure you can see the similarities.
The characters interact with each other in rather novel ways. We made a chart of it on the five minute break we were given:
Main character and mother = Chris-Chan
Main character and miria = high school anime-obsessed people (I've seen and experienced it).
Main character and everyone else = those scenes from bobobo-bobo-bobo where Don Patch has Yaya.
Now I will say, the high school petting and ownership fantasy does manage to hold the sex stuff at bay for a while. In fact we found a new record on how long it takes for that to happen and it comes off as forced in as it was forgotten that this was supposed to be erotica and not a high school fan-fiction.
Regardless, the second one is playing now and I'm glad it's boring at the moment that I can finish the review. Just don't let the bosses know I'm slacking off.
Starts off with a generic anime character and feels like he has been ripped right out In Another World With My Smartphone with a twist of Rising of the Shield Hero tossed in for variation. The main character has all the personality of the former while having the build-yourself-from-the-floor fun of the latter with slave/partner brought in to make sure you can see the similarities.
The characters interact with each other in rather novel ways. We made a chart of it on the five minute break we were given:
Main character and mother = Chris-Chan
Main character and miria = high school anime-obsessed people (I've seen and experienced it).
Main character and everyone else = those scenes from bobobo-bobo-bobo where Don Patch has Yaya.
Now I will say, the high school petting and ownership fantasy does manage to hold the sex stuff at bay for a while. In fact we found a new record on how long it takes for that to happen and it comes off as forced in as it was forgotten that this was supposed to be erotica and not a high school fan-fiction.
Regardless, the second one is playing now and I'm glad it's boring at the moment that I can finish the review. Just don't let the bosses know I'm slacking off.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 1, 2022
A surprised WOW is in order here
I chose this book because I was between installments of my followed authors. Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much, but after finishing this initial volume, all I can say is an unadulterated “WOW”!
I truly appreciated the thoughtful, even methodical development of the relationship between the MC and his summoned. I really enjoyed the Academy lead-up; it was a wonderful tool to explore further relationship development. The way the author carefully built the burgeoning relationship between MC and summoned was especially gratifying.
Being surprised is accurate, though admittedly unfair. What IS fair, and accurate, is how much I’m looking forward to the next installments. This is a pretty amazing story; much like any other in this genre, but oh-so-different-and-better at the same time.
To the author - WELL done. Well done indeed. You have done something unexpected in this genre, and it doesn’t go unnoticed. There are a LOT of other shining points I could call out, but in the interest of a brief review, I’ll save those for the next installment.
Rise of the Weakest Summoner - HIGHLY recommended! In fact, HIGHEST recommendation! You really should take the plunge into the world of Asterios and Miria. You won’t be disappointed.
I chose this book because I was between installments of my followed authors. Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much, but after finishing this initial volume, all I can say is an unadulterated “WOW”!
I truly appreciated the thoughtful, even methodical development of the relationship between the MC and his summoned. I really enjoyed the Academy lead-up; it was a wonderful tool to explore further relationship development. The way the author carefully built the burgeoning relationship between MC and summoned was especially gratifying.
Being surprised is accurate, though admittedly unfair. What IS fair, and accurate, is how much I’m looking forward to the next installments. This is a pretty amazing story; much like any other in this genre, but oh-so-different-and-better at the same time.
To the author - WELL done. Well done indeed. You have done something unexpected in this genre, and it doesn’t go unnoticed. There are a LOT of other shining points I could call out, but in the interest of a brief review, I’ll save those for the next installment.
Rise of the Weakest Summoner - HIGHLY recommended! In fact, HIGHEST recommendation! You really should take the plunge into the world of Asterios and Miria. You won’t be disappointed.
January 26, 2022
The audiobook was good only because the narrator adds a cuteness to the story that wouldn't, couldn't, be there otherwise. The MC doesn't match his supposed background. He's all super calm and casual about skills, people, girls and everything sexual. He almost dies .... no big deal. He's a 19 year old virgin, but doesn't get excited by a naked willing girl who HE knows likes him. Is he gay? That would explain much in at least one regard.
Supposably the MC was poorly treated at 'the academy,' but he's super nice and calm to everyone. And it's simply amazing how many girls (even his Oedipus like relationship to his own mother), is a tragedy of this authors and others like him. Why? I ALWAYS feel like I'm trapped in the mind of a 13 year old pubescent boy who wants sex, knows enough to talk about it (or write in this case), but has no clue on a real relationship ... and certainly not a sexual one.
Last, the need for anyone going to 'the Academy' is completely lost on me when the MC does practically everything he supposably went to school for purely by accident or 'instinct.' It is no wonder that the book drops the whole school nearly immediately. It was a pathetic and poor vehicle to advance a weak plot line anyway.
Supposably the MC was poorly treated at 'the academy,' but he's super nice and calm to everyone. And it's simply amazing how many girls (even his Oedipus like relationship to his own mother), is a tragedy of this authors and others like him. Why? I ALWAYS feel like I'm trapped in the mind of a 13 year old pubescent boy who wants sex, knows enough to talk about it (or write in this case), but has no clue on a real relationship ... and certainly not a sexual one.
Last, the need for anyone going to 'the Academy' is completely lost on me when the MC does practically everything he supposably went to school for purely by accident or 'instinct.' It is no wonder that the book drops the whole school nearly immediately. It was a pathetic and poor vehicle to advance a weak plot line anyway.
August 6, 2022
Not a bad start but changes are needed to make it better
Summoner class is in just about every fantasy mom and rpg out there. A summoner has to be able to protect themselves even without their pet.
The author did a good job initially showing that in the story even talking about how Asterisk was trained to use swords in combat. What was weird though is that he had Asterios use a dagger after that? Why talk about your character being trained to use swords and then have him use a dagger which is a stabbing weapon? Then he leaves Asterios with no offensive or defensive spells. Every single summoner class needs offensive powers as well as defense so they can survive if the pet dies or if it is not summoned. This character is lacking the basic abilities summoner should have, as well as trained to use swords but decides to use daggers against giant monster in dungeons.
Let's also talk about all the inward reflection and analysing of feelings. It's Too much!!The author need a lot more action and description of the world around them. It draws in the reader into your tale and the world you create. Not a bad start but changes are needed.
Summoner class is in just about every fantasy mom and rpg out there. A summoner has to be able to protect themselves even without their pet.
The author did a good job initially showing that in the story even talking about how Asterisk was trained to use swords in combat. What was weird though is that he had Asterios use a dagger after that? Why talk about your character being trained to use swords and then have him use a dagger which is a stabbing weapon? Then he leaves Asterios with no offensive or defensive spells. Every single summoner class needs offensive powers as well as defense so they can survive if the pet dies or if it is not summoned. This character is lacking the basic abilities summoner should have, as well as trained to use swords but decides to use daggers against giant monster in dungeons.
Let's also talk about all the inward reflection and analysing of feelings. It's Too much!!The author need a lot more action and description of the world around them. It draws in the reader into your tale and the world you create. Not a bad start but changes are needed.
December 3, 2022
really good!
Okay, this was my first time reading anything by Saileri, I have to say wow! I love anime, and I love harem and isekai type animes… for one though, I love the underdog that becomes OP type of animes 😂… I’m so glad though that this turned out well. I think Saileri handled things well with Miria. I really loved the side characters as well, Ellie seems nice and probably a potential harem member, so does his former classmate. Kindra was awesome and hilariously funny. The guild master was very interesting as well. I liked how he had to work on being good and has to explore within himself to find out his powers and to train to make themselves better as a cohesive unit. It’s not just handed to him. Also I like how the romance is progressing, I’m kinda glad he’s seeing her as a real woman instead of like a pet….I was getting a little worried there for a second. What’s super funny is he’s like an old man, even handing out head pats to other women to calm them down like Ellie and the wounded mage as a pick me up 😂. This series looks like it’s going to be superb. I can’t wait to jump into the next book! Onward lads!
Okay, this was my first time reading anything by Saileri, I have to say wow! I love anime, and I love harem and isekai type animes… for one though, I love the underdog that becomes OP type of animes 😂… I’m so glad though that this turned out well. I think Saileri handled things well with Miria. I really loved the side characters as well, Ellie seems nice and probably a potential harem member, so does his former classmate. Kindra was awesome and hilariously funny. The guild master was very interesting as well. I liked how he had to work on being good and has to explore within himself to find out his powers and to train to make themselves better as a cohesive unit. It’s not just handed to him. Also I like how the romance is progressing, I’m kinda glad he’s seeing her as a real woman instead of like a pet….I was getting a little worried there for a second. What’s super funny is he’s like an old man, even handing out head pats to other women to calm them down like Ellie and the wounded mage as a pick me up 😂. This series looks like it’s going to be superb. I can’t wait to jump into the next book! Onward lads!
March 23, 2023
that really was a fun read, an excellent underdog coming of age story
The MC is an interesting characterization of a highly intelligent and competent person, who has a physical disability. In this case an unaccessible mana pool resulting in weak but intensely loyal summons. Until he is in mortal danger and breaks through his barrier. Of course he has arrogant detractors, faces an assassination attempt and a high level monster but manages to pull through. Very creative writing and world building. My only suggestion is that beasts in heat are not satisfied with a single encounter. Not looking for more erotic content, just say they came together multiple times since being in heat is a intense biological need unlikely to be satisfied by one encounter. I would also suggest an updated cover graphic since the current one doesnt grab the attention causing potential readers to miss out on an excellent story. I look forward to reading more of Mr Saileri’s work as l prepare to follow his example and start writing down my own thoughts.
The MC is an interesting characterization of a highly intelligent and competent person, who has a physical disability. In this case an unaccessible mana pool resulting in weak but intensely loyal summons. Until he is in mortal danger and breaks through his barrier. Of course he has arrogant detractors, faces an assassination attempt and a high level monster but manages to pull through. Very creative writing and world building. My only suggestion is that beasts in heat are not satisfied with a single encounter. Not looking for more erotic content, just say they came together multiple times since being in heat is a intense biological need unlikely to be satisfied by one encounter. I would also suggest an updated cover graphic since the current one doesnt grab the attention causing potential readers to miss out on an excellent story. I look forward to reading more of Mr Saileri’s work as l prepare to follow his example and start writing down my own thoughts.
March 4, 2022
starts good, then gets boring and bad
The story starts off interesting, yet light on detail. Next, it introduces more and more queues of shallow and somehow obsessive romantic interest, then the story telling starts getting shoddy by around half way through and focus on one's body is mentioned more than before.
Eventually, the story just gets to be focused on explicit sexual intercourse with a dysfunctional pair of main characters. Every other aspect of the story doesn't get enough attention and the main characters have such hollow representation that it is impossible to feel any kind of connection with them. It leaves a cold unsettling feeling, and to be very honest, I was not aroused by it at all. Whether you seek attempted shamelessness in sex alone, or you seek a fun adventure, I think you will be disappointed in this story.
The narrators were awesome, so that alone went well.
The story starts off interesting, yet light on detail. Next, it introduces more and more queues of shallow and somehow obsessive romantic interest, then the story telling starts getting shoddy by around half way through and focus on one's body is mentioned more than before.
Eventually, the story just gets to be focused on explicit sexual intercourse with a dysfunctional pair of main characters. Every other aspect of the story doesn't get enough attention and the main characters have such hollow representation that it is impossible to feel any kind of connection with them. It leaves a cold unsettling feeling, and to be very honest, I was not aroused by it at all. Whether you seek attempted shamelessness in sex alone, or you seek a fun adventure, I think you will be disappointed in this story.
The narrators were awesome, so that alone went well.
October 14, 2022
A young summoner at a academy gets bullied an targeted are his weak powers an weakest beast .
As Ast an Tina another student at the academy are friends that study together an try to survive the harshness of the place . He's known for his title as the weakest summoner . For his summoned beast is a rabbit . Exams are right around the corner an that is what he excells at taking test . It also includes battle wins to the next year in order to pass test alone isn't enough . He must use his summoned beast to beat his opponent's beast to yield or die in the ring with no interference from the summoner physical contact allowed . He's expelled for saving his beast from death only for his rabbit to save him from a hunted an injured bear in the forest by sacrificing itself the pain he experiences from the tragedy changes the summoner forever he's no longer the weakest summoner .recommend reading excellent series .
As Ast an Tina another student at the academy are friends that study together an try to survive the harshness of the place . He's known for his title as the weakest summoner . For his summoned beast is a rabbit . Exams are right around the corner an that is what he excells at taking test . It also includes battle wins to the next year in order to pass test alone isn't enough . He must use his summoned beast to beat his opponent's beast to yield or die in the ring with no interference from the summoner physical contact allowed . He's expelled for saving his beast from death only for his rabbit to save him from a hunted an injured bear in the forest by sacrificing itself the pain he experiences from the tragedy changes the summoner forever he's no longer the weakest summoner .recommend reading excellent series .
September 23, 2021
An enjoyable read, very amateurish prose
The pacing was off throughout, with a huge info dump of magic and world building in the last 10% of the book, killing the momentum of what was supposed to be the climax.
The prose is very amateurish, with frequent mistakes of grammar or turn of phrase, though not many misspellings. It was quite distracting and kept me from fully enjoying the book. The script needed another full revision for sentence structure, ect.
The story was in general very sweet and tame, up until an out of no where horrific death of an 'npc' at the end that came a bit out of no where. Nothing else that will be challenging to read or anything.
I'm not upset I read this book, though I likely won't be continuing the series due to the pacing and grammar issues. If those change, I'd probably be happy to continue.
The pacing was off throughout, with a huge info dump of magic and world building in the last 10% of the book, killing the momentum of what was supposed to be the climax.
The prose is very amateurish, with frequent mistakes of grammar or turn of phrase, though not many misspellings. It was quite distracting and kept me from fully enjoying the book. The script needed another full revision for sentence structure, ect.
The story was in general very sweet and tame, up until an out of no where horrific death of an 'npc' at the end that came a bit out of no where. Nothing else that will be challenging to read or anything.
I'm not upset I read this book, though I likely won't be continuing the series due to the pacing and grammar issues. If those change, I'd probably be happy to continue.
October 13, 2021
Not a bad story; needs editing
First and foremost, I enjoyed this book. I don't like giving it only three stars. It totally deserves four. I'm going to read the next book in the series. So why did I give it three stars? Not so much mistakes and typos but the fact that it seems like it was written or translated by somebody that is not a native English speaker. There's no shortage of lines that are awkward and you would expect to hear from someone who wasn't born and raised speaking English. If the author is native English speaking then I'm not sure what to say. I'm going to assume that English is not their first language, and there's no problem with that. However, for a book written in English, there was no shortage of awkward lines and weird sentence structure. Most of the book is fine. But again, there's no shortage of lines that are a little off or a tad awkward.
First and foremost, I enjoyed this book. I don't like giving it only three stars. It totally deserves four. I'm going to read the next book in the series. So why did I give it three stars? Not so much mistakes and typos but the fact that it seems like it was written or translated by somebody that is not a native English speaker. There's no shortage of lines that are awkward and you would expect to hear from someone who wasn't born and raised speaking English. If the author is native English speaking then I'm not sure what to say. I'm going to assume that English is not their first language, and there's no problem with that. However, for a book written in English, there was no shortage of awkward lines and weird sentence structure. Most of the book is fine. But again, there's no shortage of lines that are a little off or a tad awkward.
October 25, 2021
A fun read from a new writer.
The start of a new series can be tedious and boring, yeah getting to know the backstory and background of the main character is important, but can be boring. This series is a nice change of pace, it's written as if I wrote it myself. Gone are the three to five page descriptions of the school and the city. You don't get the descriptions of the different colors of the forest, you get the important things, like the story. And it's a great story to begin with, fast paced with interesting characters. I'd compare this book to the trailer to your favorite movie, it tells you all the important stuff without going into all the minute details that you get later in the story. Once you read it, you just can't wait for the next book to come out. It's a great teaser to get you hooked onto the series, I know I am.
The start of a new series can be tedious and boring, yeah getting to know the backstory and background of the main character is important, but can be boring. This series is a nice change of pace, it's written as if I wrote it myself. Gone are the three to five page descriptions of the school and the city. You don't get the descriptions of the different colors of the forest, you get the important things, like the story. And it's a great story to begin with, fast paced with interesting characters. I'd compare this book to the trailer to your favorite movie, it tells you all the important stuff without going into all the minute details that you get later in the story. Once you read it, you just can't wait for the next book to come out. It's a great teaser to get you hooked onto the series, I know I am.
November 6, 2022
great story
Awesome plotline and execution.
If there’s anything to critique its the melding of Japanese style ‘reluctant sexuality’ in explicit harem.
I love harem and anime is awesome… but blending the two can be hard. The author actually solved this far better than most by using her ‘heat’ to explain the seemingly breakneck change in style/personality; big thumbs up for at least finding a way to do this instead of ignoring the rift like a few others.
Nothin worse than a book full of blushing nosebleeds and perpetual virgins that are suddenly voracious wildcats and pornstars during their literal first sexual experience; this authors choice let the MC & support vent a frantic lust for a good reason that allowed for it to be satisfying to both parties despite inexperience.
Awesome plotline and execution.
If there’s anything to critique its the melding of Japanese style ‘reluctant sexuality’ in explicit harem.
I love harem and anime is awesome… but blending the two can be hard. The author actually solved this far better than most by using her ‘heat’ to explain the seemingly breakneck change in style/personality; big thumbs up for at least finding a way to do this instead of ignoring the rift like a few others.
Nothin worse than a book full of blushing nosebleeds and perpetual virgins that are suddenly voracious wildcats and pornstars during their literal first sexual experience; this authors choice let the MC & support vent a frantic lust for a good reason that allowed for it to be satisfying to both parties despite inexperience.
August 3, 2024
I decided to pick up this series after reading the more recent Dungeon Cleaners and I was pleasantly surprised. The story and characters do feel a bit less polished than the more recent work, but I still enjoyed them as a whole.
The world seems interesting and, while a couple of the chapters get bogged down in some unnecessary moments, the story is enticing enough to keep me engaged.
As validly noted by the author, some of the novel are a bit cliche. I feel like I enjoyed it for what it was though and enjoyed my time when reading.
The chapter featuring more intimate relations was clearly forewarned and easy to identify, which I thought was a nice touch. The scenes in that chapter do fall more into the “less than steamy and more good to laugh about” when I think about the chosen descriptions and character POVs.
The world seems interesting and, while a couple of the chapters get bogged down in some unnecessary moments, the story is enticing enough to keep me engaged.
As validly noted by the author, some of the novel are a bit cliche. I feel like I enjoyed it for what it was though and enjoyed my time when reading.
The chapter featuring more intimate relations was clearly forewarned and easy to identify, which I thought was a nice touch. The scenes in that chapter do fall more into the “less than steamy and more good to laugh about” when I think about the chosen descriptions and character POVs.
January 30, 2022
The biggest problem with this book was the poor quality of the prose; sentences and paragraphs simply didn't flow well, and word/phrase choices were frequently exceedingly awkward. Some of this could be mitigated if the author hired an editor, but there's only so much an editor can do.
Other problems included shallow characters and a meandering plot. World-building seems fine if I had to point out a positive, although both the viewpoint character and main love interest seem far too incurious of strange events and things well outside their worldview which quickly halts my suspension of disbelief (which was already having a hard time because of the poor prose).
Other problems included shallow characters and a meandering plot. World-building seems fine if I had to point out a positive, although both the viewpoint character and main love interest seem far too incurious of strange events and things well outside their worldview which quickly halts my suspension of disbelief (which was already having a hard time because of the poor prose).
February 24, 2023
All characters have the same voice. It's weird to think of a mother or a high-status guildmaster talking like a teenager. Only the MC's summon have unique voice but it's only because she's always saying "eheheh~" which I don't think qualifies. The dialog is decent but definitely teenage fantasy. The plot beats are subdued and it got boring a few times but I plowed through because of the reviews saying the second book gets better. The battles are only so-so, with me getting lost at times but there are some great moments too. So overall.. meh, s'ok. I'll try the second book but if it's more of the same then I'll stop.
May 8, 2025
It was....fine. I can't say it blew me away or anything. The story was okay and the writing was weirdly stilted but not awful. It read like a translation that had been run through a program and not one that a human actually translated. Probably an indicator of an AI writing tool. I've never used the things to see what their outputs look like. It had a certain sameness to other books in the genre.
I'd skip it and read Dungeon Cleaners Inc instead. It's not gonna blow your mind but it's a fun story and the writing is much better.
I'd skip it and read Dungeon Cleaners Inc instead. It's not gonna blow your mind but it's a fun story and the writing is much better.
November 5, 2021
A fun entertaining read
I really enjoyed this story about a summoner and him overcoming his obstacles in his. His female summons is very adorable and I like the interaction between the two there was a slow-burn romance involved with an interesting combination on the end. I can't wait to see or read what happens next who they add to their party a healer or maybe another a cleric I guess time will tell.
I really enjoyed this story about a summoner and him overcoming his obstacles in his. His female summons is very adorable and I like the interaction between the two there was a slow-burn romance involved with an interesting combination on the end. I can't wait to see or read what happens next who they add to their party a healer or maybe another a cleric I guess time will tell.
April 1, 2022
Good story
This is a well thought out story with an interesting take on magic. The only thing is it seems that the author is not a native English speaker. There was no misspelling or the standard typos you see in other similar works but some sentences fit wrong in the mouth in a way that reminded me of slightly broken english. Other than the few moments of misplaced words this is a great opening to a fun story!
This is a well thought out story with an interesting take on magic. The only thing is it seems that the author is not a native English speaker. There was no misspelling or the standard typos you see in other similar works but some sentences fit wrong in the mouth in a way that reminded me of slightly broken english. Other than the few moments of misplaced words this is a great opening to a fun story!
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