- #1
The best novel of this genre I've read in a while, maybe ever. It has its flaws, but the good is so, so good and refreshingly so compared to a lot of garbage with "OP" MCs.MC suddenly appears in the game world that becomes reality, a classic premise. Or is it really? And is everything really as it seems? The "game world" appears to be too real and not exactly like what she remembers; she feels a little bit too calm about becoming her OP LVL 110 in-game priestess character, and the new line in her status window (Race: Divine) doesn't disturb her strangely serene state of mind. And most importantly... why the heck does it feel natural for him (now her) to be in this body??? Together with her pet dragon, she embarks on the journey to find out the true nature of herself and the unfamiliar and, strangely, a little bit familiar world around her... The world is super interesting, and its lore is directly connected to the MC's appearance in it; it's not just background without a purpose.The exploration is written with just enough details; they matter in the story and are brought up later. The commentary from the MC about the world, the meaning of her arrival, and her philosophical thoughts about some events are also done just right. The "bosses" that fight against the MC also have very neat backstories that are interesting to read. They can even be likable at times or turn into friends. The companions that follow her aren't just mindless background characters. All of them are beautifully written, with their struggles, distinct personalities, quirks, and backstories.Now, the MC, Violet, is honestly such a breath of fresh air. She's not a boring "OP" protagonist who is self-righteous or needlessly cruel. You can actually feel that she is a real person. She can be harsh with those who threaten the world, but she respects those who work hard for their power and position (as long as they are not mu*derers or tyrants, of course).Yes, she is powerful, but her struggles are very real. Sometimes she has doubts about what to do in particular situations and how to use her power best to avoid hurting others. She struggles to communicate with others due to significant differences in their power levels and something that changed her personality.Her powerful status is also well-implemented here. There are consequences when she uses too much force or acts recklessly. She acknowledges that she is not all-knowing and that her occasional mistakes are significant, and she should know better. What is also very good is that she often defeats her enemies, makes friends, and gets what she wants without using brute force.When she does fight, it's written in good taste, given that she's overpowered. Yes, she can end most threats with just one move, but she chooses not to. One time, she even struggles a little against a new, decent enemy (by her standards) because she doesn't know what to do—an excellent decision by the author that makes the novel more interesting.Overall, she's very interesting and likable. She learns and grows from her mistakes, becoming a better friend, leader, and even goddess as the story progresses. If you can look past occasional long descriptions of unimportant events, annoying multiple POVs, and a slow build-up at times (though Violet's "god-mind" kinda justifies her overanalyzing everything), it's easily 5/5.
