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'Wild Wastes' by Randi Darren is a harem fantasy adventure story that follows the main character as he navigates a world filled with multiple species and erotic encounters. The plot revolves around the main character's journey of survival and growth, as he builds relationships with a diverse cast of characters, faces challenges, and eventually starts building a community. The writing style is described as engaging, with a good balance of action, character development, and world-building, creating a story that keeps readers intrigued and eager to see what happens next.

"Fostering Faust" by Randi Darren is a dark harem tale that follows the protagonist, Alex, who finds himself making deals to avoid going to hell after his soul is claimed by a goddess. The story explores themes of corruption, power, and loyalty as Alex navigates his new life as a Count in a medieval world, using his experience as a CEO to excel in making unfair trades. The plot is filled with twists, political intrigue, and intricate deals that lead to the development of complex characters and relationships over time, all set in a medieval setting with elements of LitRPG and mild eroticism.

The writing style of the book is described as clever and exceptional, with a focus on intricate storytelling and well-thought-out characters. Despite the dark and twisted themes of dealing with a goddess and making binding vows, the book offers a mix of dark areas, strategic thinking, and character development that keeps readers engaged. While the story may involve rough elements like violence and sexual situations, it also delves into the dynamics of dom-sub relationships and the evolution of the protagonist, Alex, from a callous individual to someone who learns to care for others.

'Saving Supervillains' by Bruce Sentar is a compelling harem story that defies the typical genre norms by featuring a well-thought-out plot that intricately weaves in harem elements. The protagonist, an OP MC with godlike powers, is introduced as a former villain grappling with emotional trauma, setting the stage for a narrative that explores complex relationships and superpowers in a society that actively encourages harems. The story unfolds organically, offering a diverse and interesting harem with characters like Stella and Melody standing out, while the world-building and character dynamics keep readers engaged and eager to explore more in the trilogy.

'Otherlife Dreams' by William D. Arand is a LitRPG novel that follows the protagonist, Runner Norwood, as he finds himself trapped in a virtual reality game with no memories of his past. The story unfolds as Runner navigates this new world, facing challenges, forming relationships, and uncovering the mysteries of the game. The writing style combines elements of fantasy, gaming, and adventure, with a focus on character development and immersive storytelling that keeps readers engaged from start to finish.

Gus, a paranormal detective known as the Boogieman, is tasked with preventing a paranormal terrorist group from exposing the supernatural world to humans. The story unfolds with a mix of action, magic, and intriguing characters, leading to a global conspiracy involving various supernatural beings and a high-stakes showdown. The writing style is described as dynamic, detailed, and refreshing, with well-developed female characters, a grounded plot, and a protagonist who is not all-powerful.

'Gamer for Life' in the series 'Alpha World' by author Daniel Schinhofen follows the story of a convicted criminal who agrees to become a test subject for a Full Immersion Virtual Reality game. The protagonist enters a fantasy game world where he will spend the rest of his life as his game character, navigating through relationships, game mechanics, and combat while uncovering hints of his past. The writing style is described as well-paced, focusing on character development, world-building, and game mechanics, with a balance of combat and relationships within the narrative.

'The Rules of Supervillainy' by C.T. Phipps follows the story of Gary, a man who unexpectedly becomes a supervillain after acquiring a magical cape previously owned by a deceased superhero. The plot involves Gary navigating through the challenges of his newfound villainous identity, his evolving relationship with his wife who aspires to be a superhero, and the quirky characters he encounters in a world where superheroes and supervillains coexist. The writing style is described as fast-paced, humorous, and engaging, with unpredictable plot twists that keep the readers entertained and eager to explore the subsequent books in the series.

'Inspiration' in the series 'Fight Town' by Hondo Jinx follows the story of Johnny Rockledge, a boxer who is given a second chance by becoming a participant in a virtual game of the future. The plot threads twist together in a fascinating way as Johnny navigates the competitive world of boxing, with detailed immersion into the sport and engaging characters. The writing style is described as full of excellent dialogue, wonderful relationship building, and a slow burn romance that keeps readers captivated from beginning to end.

"Crystal Core" by David Burke follows the story of a former cripple named Ryan who gets transported to another world to become a hero against a horde of monsters. The plot revolves around Ryan's realization that his disease on Earth is a strength in this new realm, as he navigates through the cultivation system and forms bonds with the daughters of sect heads. is praised for its engaging plot, well-developed characters, and unique take on the cultivation genre, avoiding common tropes and providing a refreshing storyline.

Daniel Schinhofen has created an interesting and intriguing fantasy world based around the Fae and their bargains, with magic, mystery, intrigue and conspiracy mixed with love and adventure. The storyline is excellent and the character development is nice. A book that has been on my list for a while and I decided to give it a go. The main character is likable, the magic system is unique, and I enjoyed the pace the story took at first.