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System School #2
The Accidental Education
Melvin and Kalli are off to a magic school called The Academy.
Hidden in the basement of the Los Angeles Times, there Melvin will learn wonderful things like interdimensional astronomy, mana fencing, and how to get a girlfriend.
Dragons, Gods, and bullies thrive in the Magical World hidden right beneath our eyes. Does Melvin have what it takes to pass?
Book 2 of this lighthearted and often hilarious LitRPG Series about how two kids from different worlds grow into their own while surviving things like classes, bullies, vampires, and worse.
Hidden in the basement of the Los Angeles Times, there Melvin will learn wonderful things like interdimensional astronomy, mana fencing, and how to get a girlfriend.
Dragons, Gods, and bullies thrive in the Magical World hidden right beneath our eyes. Does Melvin have what it takes to pass?
Book 2 of this lighthearted and often hilarious LitRPG Series about how two kids from different worlds grow into their own while surviving things like classes, bullies, vampires, and worse.
466 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 7, 2023
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September 12, 2023
This is a solid younger skewing YA LitRPG. Some of the humour can skew a tad juvenile at times but on the whole this is a fun enough series with likeable enough characters.
This instalment had Melvin and Kalli going to a magic school. It was a fun enough read and we met some new magical creatures as Melvin learned more about his magic.
Rating: 3 stars.
Audio Note: I feel like Nathan Agin did a decent job with the audio.
This instalment had Melvin and Kalli going to a magic school. It was a fun enough read and we met some new magical creatures as Melvin learned more about his magic.
Rating: 3 stars.
Audio Note: I feel like Nathan Agin did a decent job with the audio.
March 20, 2023
fun book
The first was a bit rocky. Too much relationship drama with all the jealousy and insecurity. I know it was necessary, but the way it was done the story came to a complete halt.
Other than that I loved it! Between all the summoning, crafting, and mana manipulation I was enthralled. Can’t wait for the next book!
The first was a bit rocky. Too much relationship drama with all the jealousy and insecurity. I know it was necessary, but the way it was done the story came to a complete halt.
Other than that I loved it! Between all the summoning, crafting, and mana manipulation I was enthralled. Can’t wait for the next book!
March 19, 2023
Entertaining Read
Mel gains more control and refinement of his mana. He is trying to find a way to deal with Kali's magical contract. Battle, work, and cuddling ensue. I like the action, humor, intrigue, and romance. I look forward to the next book.
Mel gains more control and refinement of his mana. He is trying to find a way to deal with Kali's magical contract. Battle, work, and cuddling ensue. I like the action, humor, intrigue, and romance. I look forward to the next book.
March 19, 2023
Fun
Delightful delicious story that I quickly devoured in a day, with many tasty twists and turns. A very fun read.
Delightful delicious story that I quickly devoured in a day, with many tasty twists and turns. A very fun read.
March 17, 2023
Great book
The world in the weries is great and I am enjoying learning more about it. Like how the characters learn more about the world and is not just using a special skill all the time.
The world in the weries is great and I am enjoying learning more about it. Like how the characters learn more about the world and is not just using a special skill all the time.
March 17, 2023
Great
It was a Great book, I am looking forward to seeing what happens in the next book of the series.
It was a Great book, I am looking forward to seeing what happens in the next book of the series.
March 19, 2023
Melvin is not really quite smart when it comes to money or negotiations, especially when they are desperately trying to raise money.
October 26, 2023
Interesting read
Not sure I agree with the magic framework but its consistent. Love the character interactions. The book appears to be edited well only a couple of typos.
Not sure I agree with the magic framework but its consistent. Love the character interactions. The book appears to be edited well only a couple of typos.
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March 28, 2023Let me start by saying the underlying story is interesting but the execution is weird . I have a few issues with this book firstly the potty “humor” .
I can laugh at a good poop joke but come on the gag is not something you should use over and over again in my opinion. Secondly, my major issue with a book is it’s creepy , these children which I believe are around 11 yr old are constantly sexualized I mean to an uncomfortable degree and I can’t understand why if the author wanted a story with sexual undertones made preteen characters .
I can laugh at a good poop joke but come on the gag is not something you should use over and over again in my opinion. Secondly, my major issue with a book is it’s creepy , these children which I believe are around 11 yr old are constantly sexualized I mean to an uncomfortable degree and I can’t understand why if the author wanted a story with sexual undertones made preteen characters .
June 3, 2023
Instead of sticking to what worked in book 1, this has turned into a social drama - I DNFed about 30% of the way through. YMMV even if you liked book 1.
July 28, 2023
Found this a frustrating read.
Few minor spoiler only below.
#. Litrpg element exciting idea but under used in every way so maybe better didn't add as way is its just frustrating & annoying.
#. Romance stop please stop it's completely ruining any offer story elements as its all about that & little else unfortunately. (Is much better read if just friends.)
#. Progress wear are you? His stats still exactly same as start & not even working on improving them what a let down.
#. Way too much about toilet to say mildly. (Thankfully heard next bk it's cut out hopefully)
#. Do not like whole sharing of skills or traits. (This a mild pet peve of mine in story.)
#. Even somehow managed to make most of the dungeon dive boring somehow.
#. Seemed be a few strange errors & mistakes.
#. Stats seem to do nothing & be pointless unfortunately.
#. Melvin and kalli are too attached to each offer its unhealthy and honestly felt disturbing especially on mc part.
#. Hole way mana eating was done could been interesting but just came across as creepy & little cannibalistic unfortunately.
Will read bk2 as already got it but if still this way will be last of these books read as lack Progress on anything fun or interesting (other then romance don't like) leads to boring read and shame as couldn't been great.
Finally.
Did like read wear not lovey-dovey or petty jealousy, pts wear worked on skills little as was wear good and would love see more on increasing of stats and abilitys or even hanging with friends and exploring more of worlds and powers/abilitys.
Also like Kiki so hope she ok & maybe hear more of her,
Also that cliffhanger ending was well written and evil for people who had wait for next book to find out what happened haha.
Few minor spoiler only below.
#. Litrpg element exciting idea but under used in every way so maybe better didn't add as way is its just frustrating & annoying.
#. Romance stop please stop it's completely ruining any offer story elements as its all about that & little else unfortunately. (Is much better read if just friends.)
#. Progress wear are you? His stats still exactly same as start & not even working on improving them what a let down.
#. Way too much about toilet to say mildly. (Thankfully heard next bk it's cut out hopefully)
#. Do not like whole sharing of skills or traits. (This a mild pet peve of mine in story.)
#. Even somehow managed to make most of the dungeon dive boring somehow.
#. Seemed be a few strange errors & mistakes.
#. Stats seem to do nothing & be pointless unfortunately.
#. Melvin and kalli are too attached to each offer its unhealthy and honestly felt disturbing especially on mc part.
#. Hole way mana eating was done could been interesting but just came across as creepy & little cannibalistic unfortunately.
Will read bk2 as already got it but if still this way will be last of these books read as lack Progress on anything fun or interesting (other then romance don't like) leads to boring read and shame as couldn't been great.
Finally.
Did like read wear not lovey-dovey or petty jealousy, pts wear worked on skills little as was wear good and would love see more on increasing of stats and abilitys or even hanging with friends and exploring more of worlds and powers/abilitys.
Also like Kiki so hope she ok & maybe hear more of her,
Also that cliffhanger ending was well written and evil for people who had wait for next book to find out what happened haha.
March 21, 2023
Holy gods Kos Play's second book in this series is just so much fun to listen to, and Nathan Agin's narration makes me happy.
The book starts out in Disneyland where Kali is mistaken for a Disney princess and the mad exploits go from there.
The teachers really want to help Mel and the other students learn/improve their magical skills, and it doesn't hurt that Mel has a never-ending thirst for knowledge plus an boundless need to share that information with well basically everyone, especially his school chums, and an ability to teach it. Because of his need to save Kali from her fate he throws his heart into the situation. Even into some deals that may be impossible to fill!
So grab the books to find what happens.
I love farreting out quotes like this:
"I walked right into three very guilty looking teens trying desperately to hide something, unfortunately for my new roommates I had the God Eye trait, item kammagicasutra: 101 magical positions with illustrations."
"Miss Hemicos core turned out to be made up of ramen broth I could've sworn that her channel's felt like noodles. When I threaded the broth from her core through noodles I was pushed back by an explosion of flavor."
The book starts out in Disneyland where Kali is mistaken for a Disney princess and the mad exploits go from there.
The teachers really want to help Mel and the other students learn/improve their magical skills, and it doesn't hurt that Mel has a never-ending thirst for knowledge plus an boundless need to share that information with well basically everyone, especially his school chums, and an ability to teach it. Because of his need to save Kali from her fate he throws his heart into the situation. Even into some deals that may be impossible to fill!
So grab the books to find what happens.
I love farreting out quotes like this:
"I walked right into three very guilty looking teens trying desperately to hide something, unfortunately for my new roommates I had the God Eye trait, item kammagicasutra: 101 magical positions with illustrations."
"Miss Hemicos core turned out to be made up of ramen broth I could've sworn that her channel's felt like noodles. When I threaded the broth from her core through noodles I was pushed back by an explosion of flavor."
May 26, 2023
A Solid, Not Accidental Continuation
Part two of Kelli and Melvin's journey picks up right where the first left off, and continues their growth both individually and together. The whole isekai feel mentioned in my previous review also picks up, as main protagonist Melvin shows every evidence of being the all-powerful prodigy most every isekai hero exhibits. It works reasonably well, here, and I look forward to seeing where it takes him. Some of the destinations are obvious ... but no spoilers!
Technically and structurally, the story provides a good and well-paced read, cutting reasonable compromises between action and more mundane activity, between dialog and exposition. The multiple types of dialog (from physical to several online sorts) is reasonably well-handled and provides interesting dynamics between characters. There were a few unfortunate issues with formatting of the text in on some pages (unlike book one, which was remarkably clean) but thankfully those were quite limited.
A solid 4.5, and I look forward to the next installment!
Part two of Kelli and Melvin's journey picks up right where the first left off, and continues their growth both individually and together. The whole isekai feel mentioned in my previous review also picks up, as main protagonist Melvin shows every evidence of being the all-powerful prodigy most every isekai hero exhibits. It works reasonably well, here, and I look forward to seeing where it takes him. Some of the destinations are obvious ... but no spoilers!
Technically and structurally, the story provides a good and well-paced read, cutting reasonable compromises between action and more mundane activity, between dialog and exposition. The multiple types of dialog (from physical to several online sorts) is reasonably well-handled and provides interesting dynamics between characters. There were a few unfortunate issues with formatting of the text in on some pages (unlike book one, which was remarkably clean) but thankfully those were quite limited.
A solid 4.5, and I look forward to the next installment!
December 31, 2025
This was a very childish story. More time was spent on awkward teen romance than magic or other plot points. The characters had very simplistic motivations and were easily swayed. And the magic abilities of the main character grew so ridiculously but the people around him were like, "oh, cool" when they should have been responding with big reactions, in both good and bad ways.
So, there are a lot of fun moments in isolation, but the story didn't feel like there was any real danger or that the characters were maturing or that the plot would go anywhere. He'll just pull brand new magic out that no one else can do and save the day every time. And in the end, I realized I was bored and didn't really care what happened next.
So, there are a lot of fun moments in isolation, but the story didn't feel like there was any real danger or that the characters were maturing or that the plot would go anywhere. He'll just pull brand new magic out that no one else can do and save the day every time. And in the end, I realized I was bored and didn't really care what happened next.
June 6, 2023
What a fun read, unexpected things keep on occurring
Lots of adventure, new friends as well as betrayal. Old nemeses become allies as the MC and his allies learn to cultivate. It was really interesting going through the Shaw and Hellquist dreams. Hopefully we will see the Shaw legacy incorporated into the story again as Carmela's disposition is unclear and she and her daughter are now in "the old country." Dragons, giant tiger familiars, mystic turtles and woah, Quetzalcoatl the feathered serpent, a demi-god.
I am really loving this coming-of-age series.
Lots of adventure, new friends as well as betrayal. Old nemeses become allies as the MC and his allies learn to cultivate. It was really interesting going through the Shaw and Hellquist dreams. Hopefully we will see the Shaw legacy incorporated into the story again as Carmela's disposition is unclear and she and her daughter are now in "the old country." Dragons, giant tiger familiars, mystic turtles and woah, Quetzalcoatl the feathered serpent, a demi-god.
I am really loving this coming-of-age series.
October 12, 2023
Melvin and Kali have been enrolled in "The Academy". So they travel to Los Angeles and discover the School is located in a basement of the LA Times. I mean were else would they put it. The magical world is just next to the ordinary one but its so well hidden that regulars can't see the awakened. Melvin discovers his traits or powers can help him save Kali if he manages everything correctly. For their part they keep growing together. But it seems things around them are trying to break them apart.
Fun book its hard not comparing to you know who. But in the end its fun to see differences.
Fun book its hard not comparing to you know who. But in the end its fun to see differences.
November 14, 2023
Book two
This one has problems.
You have kids teaching classes at a magic school. I wouldn't trust teenagers to shower much less teach magic.
A bunch of teenagers with levels in the teens killed a level 100 dragon. None of them died.
This tells me that levels mean nothing. Also nobody loots the dragon.
The dungeon run with no loot was just put there as a plot device. We want loots!
Why is the first book off Royalroad normally edited really well, but follow up books are so sloppy? A bunch have been listed on Goodreads.
4/10 so many plot holes.
This one has problems.
You have kids teaching classes at a magic school. I wouldn't trust teenagers to shower much less teach magic.
A bunch of teenagers with levels in the teens killed a level 100 dragon. None of them died.
This tells me that levels mean nothing. Also nobody loots the dragon.
The dungeon run with no loot was just put there as a plot device. We want loots!
Why is the first book off Royalroad normally edited really well, but follow up books are so sloppy? A bunch have been listed on Goodreads.
4/10 so many plot holes.
March 30, 2023
While there seem to be lots of continuity errors that seemingly ignore all of the edited items left behind, I still find this series to be addictive. Melvin's special nature now seems more about his abilities with mana than his world editing skills. That is more fertile ground for experimentation and upskilling. I like it.
I can't work out if the school principal is a good guy or not. He's certainly exploiting his student, but it's doing a lot of good... so???
I can't work out if the school principal is a good guy or not. He's certainly exploiting his student, but it's doing a lot of good... so???
May 27, 2023
Melvin an Kalli are forced to go to the Academy a magical school in Los Angeles .
Melvin an Kalli are sponsored by the enchanter to attend the Academy a magical school in Los Angeles . There they learn about their skills and leveling up an questing on the weekends .An earn enough money to pay Kalli's contract off . recommend reading excellent series .
Melvin an Kalli are sponsored by the enchanter to attend the Academy a magical school in Los Angeles . There they learn about their skills and leveling up an questing on the weekends .An earn enough money to pay Kalli's contract off . recommend reading excellent series .
June 30, 2023
I quite enjoyed the previous book but I couldn’t help thinking that the author hadn’t really thought through the ‘world’ they had created.
This book carries on in the same vein and at times it felt like the author was just making things up on the spur of the moment or maybe they had so many ideas that they couldn’t resist randomly throwing them in.
This book carries on in the same vein and at times it felt like the author was just making things up on the spur of the moment or maybe they had so many ideas that they couldn’t resist randomly throwing them in.
February 3, 2025
4 stars - I can't help but feel disappointed with this series. It has so much potential and could easily be a 5 star read if it wasn't for the immaturity in the writing. There are so many points in this book that make me want to cringe and that pulls me out of the immersion of the story. That being said, it's still fun hence the 4 stars.
March 21, 2023
So many editing errors
I wanted to drop this to 3 stars just for all the editing errors, but it was a fun story that I enjoyed reading, so I kept it at four.
Seriously though, edit your books please!
I wanted to drop this to 3 stars just for all the editing errors, but it was a fun story that I enjoyed reading, so I kept it at four.
Seriously though, edit your books please!
March 27, 2023
Very good one sitting read
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who like LitRPG and progression type of books with magic,dragons and lots of action.
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who like LitRPG and progression type of books with magic,dragons and lots of action.
March 29, 2023
Really good
Simply put, if you liked the first one, you'll love this one. All the characters were likeable, well except Alex. Screw Alex.
I hope the next book brings Kiki back.
Highly recommended.
Simply put, if you liked the first one, you'll love this one. All the characters were likeable, well except Alex. Screw Alex.
I hope the next book brings Kiki back.
Highly recommended.
May 5, 2023
Fun adolescent fantasy reas
Just a fun little quick fantasy read about a couple of teens growing up in a fantasy society and figuring out who they are. Nice LitRPG elements too. No award winner, but I still enjoy these simple reads.
Just a fun little quick fantasy read about a couple of teens growing up in a fantasy society and figuring out who they are. Nice LitRPG elements too. No award winner, but I still enjoy these simple reads.
July 23, 2023
School was never this fun!
I would probably still be in school if it was this much fun. Adventuring 101 sounds like how I spent my weekends playing D&D but with getting paid to do it. Mate chat seems a little too dangerous. My wife wouldn’t like half of what I am thinking.
I would probably still be in school if it was this much fun. Adventuring 101 sounds like how I spent my weekends playing D&D but with getting paid to do it. Mate chat seems a little too dangerous. My wife wouldn’t like half of what I am thinking.
August 25, 2023
Glad I picked this back up...
So I read the first book a while back, and thought it was aimed at a younger audience. I picked this one up, and thought it was a much better book. A few typos throughout but overall good.
So I read the first book a while back, and thought it was aimed at a younger audience. I picked this one up, and thought it was a much better book. A few typos throughout but overall good.
March 16, 2023
meh
Lots of room for improvement. Much of the worlds’ societies don’t make sense given the world presented. If food, it’d be fast food.
Lots of room for improvement. Much of the worlds’ societies don’t make sense given the world presented. If food, it’d be fast food.
April 18, 2023
Story real drew me in
Very well done. I felt involved and loved the characters. The world ofLitRPG has been improved. Really nice merger of Fantasy and RPG.
Very well done. I felt involved and loved the characters. The world ofLitRPG has been improved. Really nice merger of Fantasy and RPG.
July 9, 2023
intriguing
A very good second book in the series that included magic, adventure, action, suspense, intrigue, drama, and romance. Eager to read the next book in series.
A very good second book in the series that included magic, adventure, action, suspense, intrigue, drama, and romance. Eager to read the next book in series.
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