Reviewer: FreemanCD Signed
Date: August 20 2016
Title: Chapter 1: Prologue
For the longest time my favorite story on this website was Jacksmith's magnum opus, Julia. It still might be my favorite. Jack's use of character work and emotion allows me to view it as a real story, despite the more porn-y parts, like the self-insert protagonist and the unnecessary sex parts. It is a porn story, I had to keep telling myself, this is the best it gets.
I've just finished Chapter 6 (AKA Chapter 5), and it seems like the end of a TV season of sorts, so I figure I might as well write about your story and my thoughts on it so far.
So far, the first six/five chapters are the best story I've ever read on this site, because there are a lot of moments where it doesn't feel too porn-y. Ultimately the only part that kinda has that feel to it is when Laura asks for all the girls, but even then that was kind of just the one part. And for anyone not caught up reading this, spoilers until the final paragraph.
You broke major GiantessWorld.net rules by killing Marvin off. Not literally, where you have like, I don't know, done something against the site regulations. But doing that showed me this was a different story. Being the only true "narrator" of the story, you really felt for him, and I know I inserted myself into his shoes. After surviving being pissed on, and the sacrifice, to see him die gives you major props.
By the way, being a GoT and ASoIaF fan, I can tell you're one too. You killed off the main character to shock audiences. You use the terms "little lord", "usurper", "sellsword" and "bastard." But it's not too in your face, don't get me wrong. It actually kind of fits. Having these modern girls stuck in a fantasy type world, it makes sense to evoke, reference and even come close on parodying one of the most successful fantasy series out there.
All in all, I can't wait to read more. And at the next end that feels like a proper season, I'll post an update, say how my thoughts might have changed, or congratulate you on how thy haven't. I have high hopes, George R. R-oops-I mean squashed123. I make that mistake all the time. *wink*
Author's Response:
Thank you. And yes, the influences are many. When I played Tony Hawk's Pro Skater as a kid, I bought a skateboard and went out, skating for real. Now, when I listen to the GoT audiobooks I get the itch to write a story for myself. But GoT is by far not the only influence, there are at least two other that should be easy to point out. Let's see if you can do.
I hated Marvin from the fucking get-go. He survived this and survived that and wouldn't die, the stupid fucker. I was so releaved when he was dead.
If you are up to chapter five now, I dare say there is a lot you can look forward to, even though it gets a bit porny at times. Please take your time and let me know what you think. I would especially like to know if there is visible improvement in my writing and how you like the dialogues. Thanks again, and enjoy.