Alpha: Chaos Awakens

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars | 739 ratings

Price: 21.83

Last update: 07-16-2024


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Jonathan Clarke
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2024
Ok the apocalypse starts on future Earth. Fin the main character is a doctor and loses the love of his life in a car crash. Secret societies start gaining power and one decides to target Fin because the son of their leader died in the same crash. Meanwhile Fin is growing by leaps and bounds learning the new System. The people of Earth know something happened, but only the secret societies suspect what’s coming. The baddies come for Fin in the hospital and by luck he escapes while dealing massive damage to them. Unfortunately it leaves him a deadly trial in an alternate dimension as the book ends.

It is a fast read and has wuxia fantasy elements. It takes place after The Land but before Gods Eye. This is also a third magic system. There is some editing needed mostly because of missed edits leaving extra words. And one early continuity error, the Wave is said to have struck the Pacific and hit Atlanta from the West, but is later said to have hit the Atlantic. All in all it is a fun fast read that added to the universe.
Please enjoy.
Amazon Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of promps,which is very satisfying for me. Very interesting world building. Needs more editing.
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2024
I really like all of the books by Aleron Kong, and this one is very good as well. This one is pretty dark and has new aspects that aren't in either of the other series he has written.

My only complaint, and why I only gave 4 stars, is that the editing of this book was not as thorough as his other books. There are inconsistencies between the end of some chapters and the start of the following chapters. There are a few math errors, i believe, and a lot of distracting phrasing errors or missing words. For some books I've read, I wouldn't let this affect my rating, but I expect more consistency based on previous books, so I took off a star.
ciofki
5.0 out of 5 stars Love your evolution!
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2024
If I may call you Aleron, I have read each of your books, some more than once. I think I see a strong autobiographical connection between you and the main character in this particular book. :) Your writing style has shifted, and your voice seems to represent you more clearly with this offering. That is not a bad thing. In fact, it is a great thing in my opinion. But, what do I know, I'm just some shmuck of a reader without any formal training... The book is solid and engaging. I enjoy the grittiness, and even the use of a few words not meant for prime time. Thank you for a great read, and keep it up! -ciofki
John W.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Start
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2024
Great start to a series. You have a Highly Trained Main Character. Trained in the ways of Death, and Life. To start the Main character is expected to be highly motivated to Take John Wick Levels of action, with Bryan Mills level of decisiveness with the actions at the beginning of the book.

I'm ready to see his progression and the actions he will take to avenge. I'm hoping that the Main Character has a couple friends that The families couldn't find because of his restricted background and a couple of those friends can progress with him on his journey.

The Op just being a person of Color is just the icing on the cake for me. I like the little cultural tropes thrown in as well. This isn't the first LitRPG leveling book I've read with an OP that looks like me, but there aren't a ton so this was a nice added touch.

Can't wait for the next one 2025 can't come quick enough.
Jackie Lea
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing! But...
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2024
This book, is not surprisingly, is great.
However. There are a LOT of grammar/typos errors throughout.
The main character Fin is unlike the mains in his other 2 series. More gritty, meaner, and yet still quite funny at times.
The plot isn't really fleshed out yet, as it's the 1st in a series. Knowing the Lands stories though, closes a lot of those holes and gaps.
All in all? It was a darkly fun book.
It just wasn't the book (9!!!!) I was hoping for lol
Andrew Rumpel
3.0 out of 5 stars Good book but Caution
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2024
Alpha was a nice addition to the The Land universe. Interesting story line and a new approach to the character progression (from Land and Godseye). Torture scenes were a bit excessive for me personally but easy enough to skip over.

My main problem is that this is the 3rd arc the author has going. Godseye is stalled at book 1 and the land has been without addition for years. It’s obviously up to mr Kong how he delivers material but be prepared for long waits and potential dead ends in the story line.
PorterPan
4.0 out of 5 stars Good, dark, kind of childish...
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2024
I read the whole book. It dragged a little bit from the beginning/was just a lot of self-reflection, which I get, but it also just continuously got derailed with child-like humor. It wasn't really great humor. Definitely felt like you make the joke and then you stand there with your hand raised, waiting for someone to high-five you for how clever you are. I'm interested to see where the second book goes as there was a lot of development at the end.

The thing I disliked the most is that it kind of felt too edgy, or like it was forced edginess. But, there were some great ways of making everyone seem evil instead of just generic. All of the racist commentary was a little off-putting, but I also understand the reasoning for it. And I will give props that there was not a single time I recognized the same racial slur being used when referring to the different groups.

Biggest upset for me though, is that the system didn't feel quite the same as the other books, but I'll chalk that up to needing to create a whole new character.
Dr. R. B James
5.0 out of 5 stars Gnomus Imperare!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2024
WOW! Dr. Kong does it again! There are so many golden threads in Alpha that are so absolutely amazing that I don't know where to begin! I will be re-reading this, and soon!

"It was said in the Labyrinth that 'Many are the Paths of Potential.'"

Aleron has masterfully crafted a journey that is nothing short of spectacular. The numerous breathtaking twists and turns are a testament to his storytelling prowess. The protagonist, Fin, guides us through a maze of possibilities that often made me stop in wonder, pausing to marvel at the intricate tapestry of "What Ifs". This is a narrative that dances with imagination and leaves you yearning for more. A truly remarkable read!

Any fan of LitRPG, especially those who enjoy World Building, Character Development, and sheer Grit will LOVE this series! And I can't wait to read the next book!!!
Gnomus Imperare!!!

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