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I'm the bad guy!? #2
Shadow Over Ziral
Why, oh why couldn’t he have plot armor?
After waking up as a "bad guy" inside his favorite anime, stopping a royal kidnapping, and headbutting one of his character's bullies, Aren was finally ready to begin his academy arc... but then the plot screwed him over.
Something is stirring in the mountains and it’s driving the native monsters wild, forcing them to migrate toward the academy. And not even the academy, with all its enchantments and defensive barriers, could survive unscathed if they decided to attack.
To make matters worse, the students of the academy are acting strange. They're treating Aren like he's the villain he was written to be, and he can't imagine why. Only Kami has remained by his side through it all. If they somehow manage to survive the horde of monsters heading their way, Aren and his fellow students will soon be forced onto an entirely different battlefield.
But, hey, at least Aren is the only one who knows the truth of a far-off future and can act to prevent the worst from coming to pass… Right?
After waking up as a "bad guy" inside his favorite anime, stopping a royal kidnapping, and headbutting one of his character's bullies, Aren was finally ready to begin his academy arc... but then the plot screwed him over.
Something is stirring in the mountains and it’s driving the native monsters wild, forcing them to migrate toward the academy. And not even the academy, with all its enchantments and defensive barriers, could survive unscathed if they decided to attack.
To make matters worse, the students of the academy are acting strange. They're treating Aren like he's the villain he was written to be, and he can't imagine why. Only Kami has remained by his side through it all. If they somehow manage to survive the horde of monsters heading their way, Aren and his fellow students will soon be forced onto an entirely different battlefield.
But, hey, at least Aren is the only one who knows the truth of a far-off future and can act to prevent the worst from coming to pass… Right?
278 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 8, 2022
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March 8, 2022
Poor Aren as though finding himself waking to a life inside his favourite anime series was not enough of a nightmare, he had to be cast as the bad guy too, however he knew the script and was adamant he would change his life this time around. He was about to start his scholastic career at the academy and was looking forward to his 1st year, but it seems fate had other things in store for him. Ziral was under threat of monsters and for some reason the students were treating him as the bad guy he was supposed to be so he ended up with only Kami by his side, so could he divert the danger they were all facing since he was the only one to know the outcome? or was it fated and not to be changed? Aren was a summoner and not an arcanist so could not follow in his father's footsteps which was just as well as in the series Aren was a total wreck trying for magic he did not possess he ended up damaging his core. But this Aren was powerful, he had opened a shadow gate and had power over creatures who did his bidding. He had a family to save, a country to help fix, an academy to re-build and a girl waiting for him. All in a day's work huh! but why did he feel as though the script was being written in real time? I love the character of Aren as well as his sense of humour, I also like Kami and Gesshin and the way Aren addresses Gesshin, the Emperor who wanted him as his son-in-law, but I hated the cliffhanger ending which came about so abruptly and I cannot wait to read book 3 in this very exciting series.
April 13, 2022
This was a fun read and improvement on first one as details was fully inserted when seemed be lot missing in 1st book.
Looking forward to next book and hope he maybe use and learn his offer magics he scored high in especially force magic and maybe little bit in divination but mainly force.
Also can't wait and really looking forward to what haches out of the mysterious egg, as well was kinda hoping he would choose the familiar cthulu thing would just have been interesting... (possibly uncontrollable disaster but fun nonetheless. )
Looking forward to next book and hope he maybe use and learn his offer magics he scored high in especially force magic and maybe little bit in divination but mainly force.
Also can't wait and really looking forward to what haches out of the mysterious egg, as well was kinda hoping he would choose the familiar cthulu thing would just have been interesting... (possibly uncontrollable disaster but fun nonetheless. )
February 1, 2023
Downward it goes
It went from an interesting story in the first book to one of those weird tv shows when you know one of your favorite shows is ending after this season. The book was already skating weird with taking place in a tv show but it pushed weird a little to much, a game system that does absolutely nothing, a guy that rewrite the script and other nefarious earth transplants. When moving forward, just keep it about Aren and upheaval in the kingdom and the book would golden.
It went from an interesting story in the first book to one of those weird tv shows when you know one of your favorite shows is ending after this season. The book was already skating weird with taking place in a tv show but it pushed weird a little to much, a game system that does absolutely nothing, a guy that rewrite the script and other nefarious earth transplants. When moving forward, just keep it about Aren and upheaval in the kingdom and the book would golden.
March 9, 2022
Forced
The story was okay. However it did not feel organic. In my opinion the author had an idea for a story and scenes however the interconnect was lacking. That being said the story was okay the scenes were okay. Also there were several points in the story that I went I swear I've read this before. The plot points that were revealed to the end of the main story were intriguing. I would pick up the second book to see where it goes.
The story was okay. However it did not feel organic. In my opinion the author had an idea for a story and scenes however the interconnect was lacking. That being said the story was okay the scenes were okay. Also there were several points in the story that I went I swear I've read this before. The plot points that were revealed to the end of the main story were intriguing. I would pick up the second book to see where it goes.
November 8, 2022
Awesome fun again
Love this series. The book's are a bit short but very to the point and exceedingly humorous. It seems the author he is taking the secondary characters That we're supposed to be 2 dimensional in the original series and making them 3 dimensional in the MCS version. The free will is spreading. But not without resistance. Interesting twist on the Last 3rd of the book. Does open more Events for future books. A lot of fun. I look forward to the next book hopefully it is soon.
Love this series. The book's are a bit short but very to the point and exceedingly humorous. It seems the author he is taking the secondary characters That we're supposed to be 2 dimensional in the original series and making them 3 dimensional in the MCS version. The free will is spreading. But not without resistance. Interesting twist on the Last 3rd of the book. Does open more Events for future books. A lot of fun. I look forward to the next book hopefully it is soon.
March 10, 2022
One of My Favorite Story Arcs
This story is hilarious and every time I read a book in this series I can’t wait for the next one. So very happily surprised when this book came out. The MC is relatable, great sense of humor, and uses his brain to solve problems. I hope he can rewrite his story to end up super OP. When is the next book coming out?!
This story is hilarious and every time I read a book in this series I can’t wait for the next one. So very happily surprised when this book came out. The MC is relatable, great sense of humor, and uses his brain to solve problems. I hope he can rewrite his story to end up super OP. When is the next book coming out?!
March 11, 2022
Fun
Funny and very interesting read.
Aren meets a very annoying enemy in a weirdly mutated isekai trope.
Overall, the writing is good, story and MC are a bit more serious than in last book, and characters are as good as before.
Only problem is that it went by too quickly and I need to wait for next book. Again.
Funny and very interesting read.
Aren meets a very annoying enemy in a weirdly mutated isekai trope.
Overall, the writing is good, story and MC are a bit more serious than in last book, and characters are as good as before.
Only problem is that it went by too quickly and I need to wait for next book. Again.
March 17, 2022
Book two
Mistakes: Very well written and edited. I didn’t find anything wrong and just got to enjoy the story.
Plot: First year of school and our hero is trying to change his fate. Few people willingly want to be the bad guy.
Characters: I just really enjoy the characters. Look forward to more!
10/10 Just a light fun read.
Mistakes: Very well written and edited. I didn’t find anything wrong and just got to enjoy the story.
Plot: First year of school and our hero is trying to change his fate. Few people willingly want to be the bad guy.
Characters: I just really enjoy the characters. Look forward to more!
10/10 Just a light fun read.
March 17, 2022
3.5 rounded to a 4.
I was digging this when I thought it was an alternate reality "like" an anime. This volume confirms that it is an actual fictional world. Meaning there are methods of changing reality to suit an authors whims.
I may check out the next volume, but I'm not sure if I'll continue the series or not.
I was digging this when I thought it was an alternate reality "like" an anime. This volume confirms that it is an actual fictional world. Meaning there are methods of changing reality to suit an authors whims.
I may check out the next volume, but I'm not sure if I'll continue the series or not.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 14, 2025
Nice!
I love those way this story was woven together. It wasn't constant unreasoning overwhelming endless evil organization and fight after fight after fight.
There was a plot. A real storyline. Granted, a lot of that didn't cone together till the last second, but...
Just like an old fashioned who-dunnit mystery.
I love those way this story was woven together. It wasn't constant unreasoning overwhelming endless evil organization and fight after fight after fight.
There was a plot. A real storyline. Granted, a lot of that didn't cone together till the last second, but...
Just like an old fashioned who-dunnit mystery.
March 8, 2022
Driven character, great story
This one didn't quite match the pacing of the first book, despite that, it was still so good that I read it all in one sitting on the day it came out. I think that says it all.
This one didn't quite match the pacing of the first book, despite that, it was still so good that I read it all in one sitting on the day it came out. I think that says it all.
March 31, 2022
chuckles
Weird this is listed as book 1, when there is clearly…hmm, maybe that other book is 0.5?
When a 19 yr old has to re-live his early teens, it makes him more aware of how awkward teenagers are. And that is funny.
Next please?
Weird this is listed as book 1, when there is clearly…hmm, maybe that other book is 0.5?
When a 19 yr old has to re-live his early teens, it makes him more aware of how awkward teenagers are. And that is funny.
Next please?
April 16, 2022
Great sequel, looking forward to the next book.
Looking forward to meeting the other earth reincarnated along with when the "actual" protagonist arrives. Good plot and still going strong.
Looking forward to meeting the other earth reincarnated along with when the "actual" protagonist arrives. Good plot and still going strong.
May 11, 2022
Humourus and fun
Made me laugh.... Not sure if that's my weird humor or not....but it was a really fun read.
I'm hoping the author is consuming epic levels of caffeine in order to finish part 2. And is a little less dense than the MC.....#2 is necessary. Make it so! (Please)
Made me laugh.... Not sure if that's my weird humor or not....but it was a really fun read.
I'm hoping the author is consuming epic levels of caffeine in order to finish part 2. And is a little less dense than the MC.....#2 is necessary. Make it so! (Please)
June 14, 2022
💙💛💜💚
Wow I'm in love with this series!! Our MC is coming into his own and our FMC is all for protecting her love, no matter how violent she has to be. I cannot wait to see what happens next because I need more!!
Wow I'm in love with this series!! Our MC is coming into his own and our FMC is all for protecting her love, no matter how violent she has to be. I cannot wait to see what happens next because I need more!!
February 14, 2023
I hope I don't regret reading this. Book one was so short, and this cover makes me feel like it will be some school arc.
I finished it. I didn't like all of it, but I finished it and I don't see a problem with picking up a sequel.
I just hope it doesn't get too cringey.
3/5 Stars
I finished it. I didn't like all of it, but I finished it and I don't see a problem with picking up a sequel.
I just hope it doesn't get too cringey.
3/5 Stars
July 3, 2023
Great book
This story just keeps getting better. The magic is explained clearly and the action is exciting. I can't wait to read the rest of the series.
I would recommend this book.
This story just keeps getting better. The magic is explained clearly and the action is exciting. I can't wait to read the rest of the series.
I would recommend this book.
March 9, 2022
Loved book 2
I'm really happy the story continued. It was a great read and seemed longernthen the first. I truly hope this becomes a long series.
I'm really happy the story continued. It was a great read and seemed longernthen the first. I truly hope this becomes a long series.
March 9, 2022
This is just fun.
It is very trope heavy, it really leans into its stereotypes and slaps 'em in the back of the head. This is just fun to read.
It is very trope heavy, it really leans into its stereotypes and slaps 'em in the back of the head. This is just fun to read.
March 9, 2022
good start
Have to say that this a very good start to the series. Looking forward to seeing what comes in the future
Have to say that this a very good start to the series. Looking forward to seeing what comes in the future
March 9, 2022
Yup
I love this series. Its fast oaced, and well written. The characters have surprising depth, and the plot just gets better and better.
I love this series. Its fast oaced, and well written. The characters have surprising depth, and the plot just gets better and better.
March 10, 2022
Great book
Great book I can't wait to read the next book in the series I would recommend this author to anyone
Great book I can't wait to read the next book in the series I would recommend this author to anyone
March 10, 2022
Another great book
I absolutely loved the book and can't wait tell the 3rd hopefully it's a bit longer than 200 pages, thats me sad because I binged the whole book in one day.
I absolutely loved the book and can't wait tell the 3rd hopefully it's a bit longer than 200 pages, thats me sad because I binged the whole book in one day.
March 10, 2022
Good but took a turn
Been waiting for this book for years. It was a good read, great character development and world building, but the story just took a weird turn.
Been waiting for this book for years. It was a good read, great character development and world building, but the story just took a weird turn.
March 10, 2022
Brilliant.
A funny and smart MC who makes the most of every little advantage. An excellent cast of characters and a riveting storyline. Read it you won’t be disappointed.
A funny and smart MC who makes the most of every little advantage. An excellent cast of characters and a riveting storyline. Read it you won’t be disappointed.
March 11, 2022
great fun
The adventure continues. Fun characters, plot keeps moving, and things get more mysterious. Likable characters, age appropriate relationships (young teenager).
The adventure continues. Fun characters, plot keeps moving, and things get more mysterious. Likable characters, age appropriate relationships (young teenager).
March 14, 2022
loved this book
Honestly, this series is one of my favourites. I can’t wait to see how the story develops going forward. :)
Honestly, this series is one of my favourites. I can’t wait to see how the story develops going forward. :)
March 15, 2022
Good
A good entry into the book series, I am looking forward to seeing what happens in the next book released.
A good entry into the book series, I am looking forward to seeing what happens in the next book released.
March 18, 2022
Really great
This book was great. I really enjoyed it and can't wait for book 3. Aren is becoming such a bad ass, it'll be exciting to see him grow even more.
This book was great. I really enjoyed it and can't wait for book 3. Aren is becoming such a bad ass, it'll be exciting to see him grow even more.
March 19, 2022
Amazing
Well thought out and refreshingly bright easy to follow story line. Couldn't stop reading for even a second! 10/10 amazing
Well thought out and refreshingly bright easy to follow story line. Couldn't stop reading for even a second! 10/10 amazing
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