Jade, the main character MC, wakes up in a fantasy RPG world with a special ability called Siphon, which allows her to grow physically and magically at the cost of a major appetite and physical pain. The story follows Jade as she explores the new fantasy city, makes friends, learns about magic, and applies for school. Despite some early entitlement issues, Jade's character evolves into a charming and determined individual who prefers using her magic skills for art and improving the world rather than engaging in combat.

The book features a light game mechanic, focusing on profiles and stats, with detailed character sheets for the MC and other characters. The story is described as a cute, non-action focused, slice of life narrative that follows Jade on her rambunctious adventures, showcasing her spunky attitude, huge appetite, and tendency to find trouble in unexpected places.

Characters:

The characters, especially Jade, are relatable and develop over the narrative, fostering a sense of community and support.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is accessible and engaging, though some may find pop culture references excessive.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot follows a sickly girl who becomes empowered in a fantasy world through her unique ability to siphon skills from others, exploring friendships, magic, and her place within the new society.

Setting:

The setting is a well-crafted fantasy world enriched with RPG features that evolves as the story progresses.

Pacing:

Pacing is notably slow, focusing on character development and interactions over quick plot progression.

Jade stared blankly at the floating blue box in front of her, trying to make sense of it. The room was eerily quiet, and she glanced around, startled. Gone was the constant hum of machines that were k...

Notes:

The main character, Jade, is a sickly girl from Earth who gets transported to a fantasy RPG world.

Jade has a special ability called Siphon, which allows her to absorb skills and stats from others by touching them.

The story is described as slow-paced and slice-of-life rather than action-heavy, focusing on Jade's adventures and growth.

Readers appreciate the female protagonist and that she does not fall into typical romance tropes like love triangles.

The magic system in the story is somewhat undefined, lacking strict rules and costs beyond fatigue for the main character.

Characters in the book are well-developed with names and descriptions, necessitating a Google Docs appendix to keep track of them.

The narrative includes comedic elements, with Jade often challenging nobility and charming the royal family.

There's a significant focus on character progression and personal growth throughout the series, despite criticism of Jade's initial entitled behavior.

Many readers enjoyed the book's emphasis on creativity and innovation, as Jade attempts to bring Earth concepts into her new world.

The audiobook version is praised for its performance, providing an enjoyable listening experience.

The series features a lot of pop culture references and songs, making it relatable to readers from modern times.

From The Publisher:

Jade has spent her life fighting boredom in the terminally ill ward. Surfing the net or reading, she always envied the ability of others to go out and experience the world. She knew her wish to live a normal life was far beyond her reach, but after waking up one morning without the sounds of her life support, she opens her eyes and finds herself with a weak but healthy body in a magical world. As blue game-like system notifications fill her vision, she knows that she'll have to adapt quickly in order to survive... but this is all she ever dreamed of, so Jade is up to the challenge. She will soon realize that you need to be careful what you wish for. This is Andara, where her true adventure finally begins.

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Siphon

Jay Boyce

Book 1 in the series:A Touch of Power